41 Best Italian Restaurants near Fox Point

“Calderone pizza is the best! I first had their pizza back in the 1960’s and it’s still the best pizza! . So glad it’s in Fox Point,“

“Have ordered their pizza- sandwiches and wings- always done to perfection. Pizza is a wonderful thin crust, baked thoroughly- never soggy- toppings are plentiful and fresh! Their Italian beef is one a person can enjoy time and again. If you love meatball sandwiches? Nice LARGE meatballs- sauce is great and the side of fries? More than enough to satisfy anyone.“

“Excellent food excellent service Nice change to have a professional serve us and a professional cooked food highly recommended this restaurant“

“Everything was excellent. We were seated promptly in the upper level, and the atmosphere was very nice - not too loud and very cozy. We were a party of 8 and ordered a variety of entrees. Everyone was very happy with what they selected. The service was great, and our waitress went above and beyond by going outside in the cold to take our picture on the front steps. Would definitely go back.“

“My food was absolutely delicious. I went for brunch and ordered the El Mexicano Bowl. I highly recommend this place. It’s nice to see a great restaurant finally take over the old Trocadero building.“

“Our third time and the anniversary couple's first time (55 years!) and we were all thoroughly impressed! The food is so authentic - better than any dish we had when we visited Italy! Made with love and fresh ingredients, served by staff who care, and presentation and waitstaff well worth the price. This is not inexpensive, but for any meal with ambiance, and never disappointing, I recommend it highly. Five star everything. We cannot say enough. Thank you for contributing a wonderful Italian option in Tosa area.“

“Just ate here with my girlfriend's and it was very good. service was excellent and food was delicious! Adding some pics“

“Cannot say enough about the food, the staff and the ambiance. Whether it is pregame, post-game, special night out, day drinking and dining or late night cocktails and dinner after a late flight this place never, ever disappoints. Its been that way for years and hope it never changes.“

“the.everything but anchovies thin crust, I have eaten it here fo'r all 48 years, Mike“

“Staff was very attentive. Food was fantastic. My only complaint is the price, but you certainly get plenty of food for what you pay.“

“The best chicken parm I've ever had.“

“Nadi plates is incredible!! Nadia, Zachary and their team did a fantastic job with our wedding at Mercantile Hall. We had 116 guests and everything was cooked perfectly! Our guests were raving about how good the food was. We had filets and steak for our entree. They are a family run business and are so passionate about what they do. We could not have picked a more perfect caterer to do our wedding. I highly recommend them!! Thank you so much for everything!!

-Cayla & Brian

*photos from Corrina Nicole Photography“

“Great discovery of a great pizza place!“

“Extremely good pizza! I’ve been eating Mama Mia’s since I was a kid, and even though I no longer live in Milwaukee, it’s still a rare and special treat whenever I get the chance to enjoy what I consider to easily be the best pizza in the Midwest. The garlic bread is exceptional as well. Sadly, the original Antipasto salad is no more. Highly recommended!“

“I had heard great things and had never been. Was heading to see a show at the Marcus Center last night and we opted for dinner here. Being a foodie, I had asked for recommendations in some of my foodie groups. I heard the meatball appetizer was a must have. It wasn’t on the menu for some reason, and I’m glad I asked as Frank, our awesome bartender/server who is in the family didn’t realize it wasn’t. I have zero idea how you get meatballs light, fluffy, not dense, but these were them. And the sauce! Beyond fresh, light, and delicious. Eggplant Parmesan fries were also super light and served with the same delicious sauce. And then the pasta… Capellini alla Caprese (which was Frank’s recommendation). From their menu: “Handmade angel hair pasta tossed with sweet Roma tomatoes, genuine Prosciutto di Parma ham and an Italian soffritto (olive oil, onion and garlic), finished in a light chardonnay-cream sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.” This was also super clean, light, and just delectable. The bruschetta appetizer we did not order, but the people next to us did, and I asked to take a pic. It looked amazing, and the girls eating it absolutely raved. The tiramisu - not much to say other than chefs kiss! I literally want to go back and try everything on their menu. This was for sure one of my favorite new (to me) places and I will be back for sure! Also a shoutout to the other bartender Shea… she was an absolute gem. All of the staff we met were super friendly and helpful. Love places like this!“

“Absolutely fantastic. I ordered on a whim , en route home from work. I never heard of the place before , but it slapped harder than nonna with a hot spoon. The food was ready before the pick up time. And it was phenomenal. Would smash again. Definitely. 🤌🏻🤌🏻“

“This restaurant serves up authentic Italian food and reasonably priced. My favorite is meatballs with red sauce and angel hair pasta which combine to make a great dinner. This restaurant is family friendly. I highly recommend reservations.“

“Centro Cafe has been our favorite date night spot for years - the food is always fresh and delicious, the atmosphere is lovely and quaint, and the drinks are amazing too! They have the best Negroni in Milwaukee and we love their rocket salad so much we started making a version of it ourselves at home. Great gluten-free options as well. Truly such a gem!“

“My best friend and I have been visiting for 8+ years, since we were 14/15 years old! The fusilli is our absolute favorite, and we never go without a cheeseboard or the flourless chocolate cake. We have always had great service and it has made every celebration worth visiting Onestos! ❤️“

“One of the BEST restaurants in the entire city! The food was worth traveling for alone. Some of the freshest and most flavorful food there is to offer. Caleb, the General Manager, greeted us upon arrival and made sure we were well taken care of. The atmosphere of the place was warm and cozy, yet had a modern and lively feel. It made it so hard to leave after enjoying such a lovely meal and time with friends. We will be coming back many times in the near future.“

“Food was phenomenal!! The atmosphere is lacking. A day of touching up paint, stain, chair nicks and deep cleaning would go a long way for minimal cost and effort. You would have thought it would have been done during the COVID-19 shutdown.“

“We were in Wauwatosa to avoid the craziness of Milwaukee and stopped by this little bar - Club Tap. Our neighbors at the bar counter ordered the CHEESIEST pizza that I’ve ever seen in my entire life (I’ve seen a lot of pizza) from you guys and we HAD to go next door and get some of our own. The small town vibes of this pizza place are wonderful. It’s so cute, authentic, DELICIOUS, and worth every penny. Thank you Lalli’s for your service. I don’t know who Lalli is but I’m sure he/she is/was great.“

“Delicious food, great selection!!“

“The overall experience is amazing. The waitstaff, chefs, owners, and sommeliers all make you feel welcome. Each make sure you have an experience to remember. We love sitting at the chef’s counter. Each visit is different and always a great time.“

“Tony's has always been top notch plaxe for BBQ it can get a little pricey but if you want good food it's worth it❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🫡“

“Very romantic spot next to a candle lit fireplace. I like this Italian restaurant“

“I tried the Piccante pasta and it was fantastic! The sauce had just the right amount of spice, the chicken was tender, and everything was full of flavor. The portion was generous, and the service was excellent. I’ll definitely be coming back for this dish again!“

“January 16, 2026. Just had a wonderful experience at Balistreri’s. There were 4 of us having the BEST PIZZA EVER! This is our go to pizza joint…all the way from North Carolina🤣🤣 (a joke). But my review is mainly regarding our awesome waiter, Ricardo! He was so pleasant and fun and played along with our joke! He showed that he truly enjoyed his job….what a joy!“

“Came here on the weekend to celebrate my sister’s white coat ceremony at Marquette. The team at Pizza Man made it really special. They were able to accommodate a large group of 17 people with very late notice and made sure we were well taken care of with delicious food (the spicy rigatoni a la vodka was a hit) and attentive service. We were also pleasantly surprised to be treated with a free dessert and a card and gift card from the staff! Truly exceptional customer service and the very definition of going above and beyond to take care of your guests. We will certainly be back!“

“I once owned an award-winning take & bake company on Hilton Head Island, so I am a self-admitted pizza snob. The take & bake pizza at Scardina Specialties is the only pizza I’ve found that is as good as the ones we made. Definitely give this one a try!“

“amazing lasagna and friendly atmosphere and people“

“We had a lunch function at work with a total of 6 attending. Everything was great with the exception of the food quality. The food was great, I guess what I was envisioning wasn't reality. The meatballs just tasted like regular meatballs. The Baked Penne I ordered was very greasy. Grease was floating in it when it was brought to the table. One of my coworkers ordered the Steak Frites which turner out great. Overall, I would recommend going. But I would suggest the restaurant work on their lunch menu options and broaden them some.“

“Absolutely love Lisa’s Pizza! Their food is really good! Would highly recommend trying it out if you haven’t already!“

“Great bar and restaurant in Riverwest! Dim lighting, unique atmosphere, and good food and drinks! It was fun to try a seasonal cocktail. The menu is full of great sandwiches, meat or vegetarian! There's often an off menu food special. The salmon was perfect. Would definitely recommend stopping in for dinner! There's indoor, outdoor, and bar seating.“

“Fantastic pizza - always - hot, delicious, done the way you like it - near the 'hood' and on-time - small place - but thin crust is on FIRE!!!!!! Awesome - recommended highly by those that tried it - many times.“

“We went there on Valentine's Day at 4pm for their tasting menu and both of us were blown away. Great service. Great views. Great Vibes. and beyond great food. The "friend, lover" cocktail was THE best cocktail I've ever tasted. Every course in the tasting menu was excellent but the Beef Tenderloin was BLISS. I don't think it's possible to cook it more perfectly than they did. Really amazing. The desserts are really impressive too. Which says a lot because I'm generally not much of a dessert person.“

“Always hot and delicious flavorful I love it“

“They food is really great and the fast delivery service. I send a way to go to the diver Jeremy friendly service thanks“

“I went in person to order my pizza because i was near by. Pizza only took like 15min to be ready. But their entrance, floor and carpet and ordering area is dirty. Filled with grease and flour. Young boys at the front are very nice and polite.“