42 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.“

“A beautiful evening from the pear martini that was like a bite out of a freshly picked pear, to the wine recommendations, and the meal was superb. The wait staff, especially Jackie was knowledgeable, friendly and on point to make this a truly memorable dining experience.“

“Great food, great service, and reasonable prices. Nice selection of mocktails. Burrata salad with blood oranges and regular oranges was wonderful and fed 3 of us for an appetizer course. My husband raved about his veal done in the Cotoletta style. Chocolate panna cotta dessert was delicious. We will absolutely return.“

“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!“

“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! ❤️“

“Stopped in after State Fair closed early due to flooding. We arrived right before closing. They still fed us. Had a delicious pizza, garlic bread and lasagna. The waitress Linda was very accommodating and kind to us. Will definitely be back!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“My husband and I have dined at Lupi & Iris several times, including last evening for our anniversary. The service, cuisine, and cocktails are impeccable, while the atmosphere is buzzing with energy, yet cozy and intimate. Our favorite Milwaukee restaurant! 💜“

“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 🥰“

“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❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🫡“

“great customer service and the food was amazing“

“Last night me and my girls was hanging out and one of my friends wanted pasta I’m not a big pasta person but let me tell you this was the best pasta ever omg and the cheese bread was amazing. Sorry no photos but it’s definitely worth it and the Lemon drops was great. The bartender even sent us over a drink because we waited for away 10 out of a 10 … I will definitely be back to this place…“

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

“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!“

“Great pizza! Great atmosphere, great employees“

“amazing lasagna and friendly atmosphere and people“

“We had an amazing meal! My boyfriend had the barrel steak and I had the halibut. Sooooo good!! Don't leave without getting dessert because the chocolate crumble may be the best dessert I've had in quite some time. Maigann took care of us, she is a top notch server and won't steer you wrong! Overall this was a great experience!!!“

“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“

“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.“

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