39 Best Italian Restaurants near Fox Point

“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!“

“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.“

“Such a cute spot with very friendly staff and AMAZING food! I love that it’s family owned them having the Safina family as the executive chef was a very cute touch lol. Family photos on the wall when you walk in is also such a cute detail.

We got the bruschetta (with Brussels sprouts which was a fun seasonal spin), pistachio pasta which was so unexpected and delicious, and the shrimp diavolo pasta which is a classic but was done very well and used the top tier bucatini.

As an Italian who lives in Chicago I know good Italian food and this is truly amazing. Definitely worth a visit, we’ll definitely be coming back next time we’re in town!“

“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.“

“I forgot to tell you, they change their menu once a month - but if you like something you might still find it later on - but this is a great idea since it's a local favorite foodie place so customers nearby that frequent don't have all the same food choices!!!! Loved everything about this cute, quaint, delicious spot.“

“Zarletti cant be beat. We have never had a bad experience. We love the location, the personnel, the quaintness and the food is tremendous. Brian always makes it a very personal experience for us. That is why we always sit at the bar. Its where we want to be. Thank you.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Clearly this is a fixture of West Allis. Took the family to Mama Mia's for a celebration dinner. Five of us waited about 15 minutes to be seated on a Monday night. First time visit we had garlic bread and a garlic bread, meatball sandwich and chicken tenders and fries and the salad and potato soup. And manicotti. Inflation has raised prices everywhere, but the prices here for the portions was quite reasonable.“

“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.“

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

“Came during a packers game, place was empty, got scared but then quickly found out that food was excellent, service great and will be coming back! Focaccia, Calamari, Chicken Picante. Everything is clearly made as it is ordered, great overall experience.“

“I came in on Tuesday for dinner with my friend to celebrate her birthday, and it was the nicest night. I love coming to Centro, but Shannon was by far the best server I have ever had. She made us feel like she was delighted that we were there. She checked in on us the perfect amount and made wonderful recommendations. Shannon, I hope you see this :) Thank you for making the night even more special.“

“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! ❤️“

“Amazing food! The portions are huge and we always leave with leftovers.“

“We hadn’t been to Sala in over 10 years, since we moved from the area. We were regulars for a long time, beginning when Teresa and Tony opened the restaurant as Sala da Pranzo. How lovely to return and find it as wonderful as before. Still the best — thank you!“

“Stoped here on a Sunday night after golfing at Currie. We ordered a drink or two at the Cub Tap. Even though Lalli's was closing.. they happily took our order and cooked us two delicious pizzas to go. HIghly recommended they were very good.“

“Finally ended my search for Mortadella!!!“

“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!“

“We celebrated my husband‘s birthday there last night and the food and atmosphere were awesome. And our server Lairs was wonderful.“

“I've been dining here for over 30 years. I recommend 🤔everything 🥰 every single time has been pure epicurean bliss.. Bon Appetite to 🫵and thanks again 🥰“

“I absolutely love the pasta flights! So delicious and so filling for a group to share! - service is typically very slow so go expecting to chat with your friends for a while before even being greeted. Atmosphere is so cute, very loud, but very cute! Great spot for date night or girls night out!“

“Two of our steaks were a little over cooked. They made us new steaks and were very apologetic. They did not make us feel bad or guilty for letting them know and they took our steaks off of our bill because we waiting a long time for the new steaks. The food was incredible and the customer service is even better: The manager Henry sure knows how to run a happy restaurant. 10 out of 10.“

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

“Great pizza! Great atmosphere, great employees“

“Delicious meals at a great price and great service every-time. Thank you for taking care of your customers.“

“amazing lasagna and friendly atmosphere and people“

“Such a nice place to have in our neighborhood. Food is always spot on and I've been going here for 20 years. Never had a bad server - quirky is normal. This is a pub with food and not a fine dining experience. I highly recommend this establishment.“

“I stopped in to grab a few drinks with some friends and had an amazing time. The bartender Matt was friendly and funny. He made a very delicious espresso martini. If you happen to come here please try one! Everyone here seemed really happy and bubbly. The vibe was great and i had an awesome sunday funday!“

“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.“

“Always hot and delicious flavorful I love it“

“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.“

“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.“