30 Best Italian Restaurants near Hales Corners

“I absolutely love Ann’s! Pizza, fettuccine, lasagna are all delicious. Last night I had Ann’s penne with chicken and it’s my new favorite! Our waiter, Logan, was amazing also! Definitely a must check out!“

“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!“

“Fried zucchini and steaks are very good so is the spaghetti very friendly people“

“Haeleigh provided Excellent service, went the extra mile, food was delicious, wine tasting was nice extra, brought us a dessert since it was our anniversary, nice touch!! Would highly recommend this place. We've been coming here for about 15 years“

“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.“

“I’ve been meaning to try Santino’s for years. We picked up two pizzas, the giant meatball, and tiramisu. Everything was perfect! So delicious!“

“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“

“everyone there is always very friendly. we love eating there“

“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.“

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

“Wonderful bartender, drinks were on point. Great waitress, attentive and helpful. Food was excellent! Highly recommend.“

“Classic Italian done right!“

“Worked at Armelis many many years ago. Had a craving for it tonight and it’s exactly how I remember it from 15+ years ago! My husband had it for the first time and said “WHY HAVENT WE ORDERED FROM HERE BEFORE?!” So we will definitely be ordering again!“

“This was my first time there with friends. The food was great. We'll be back again.“

“Fantastic food and great service. Brenda is the best!“

“Went here for the 1st time tonight and is was beyond wonderful. Service was fantastic and the food was soooo good. Can not wait to eat here again ❤️“

“Very good food and great service lasagna is superb and the pizza is top notch“

“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.“

“I love the pizza but it seems like the sauce was different. did they change the sauce?“

“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.“

“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! ❤️“

“Very good service from relatively young wait staff. This is encouraging. Atmosphere would have been better except the family next to us was louder than we usually prefer. But that is not the restaurants fault. Note to other patrons: if you're gonna talk loud enough for the entire dining room to hear, please be interesting.“

“Had a great dinner with friends. I’ve visited this restaurant multiple times and anything I’ve ordered from the menu from appetizers to drinks has exceeded my expectations. The red pepper soup is a must try! Service was a little slow, but we were there to enjoy our time and company so I was glad for it. They were very busy and the staff were fantastic. If you are looking for an enjoyable evening with fantastic food give this place a try!“

“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“

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

“Service is amazing, pizza outstanding and I have been searching for a place that actually knows how to make not a decent meatball but an AWESOME meatball ♥️♥️♥️“

“Delicious Italian American cuisine!!!!!“

“OG is what it is....reliable comfort food that leaves you full and satisfied. Our server was excellent and helpful pointing out options for our dietary restricted folks. It's my guilty pleasure and I'm not gonna feel bad about it.“