18 Best Italian Restaurants in Milwaukee

“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“

“Great spot, great food and wonderful staff!! Recommend sitting at the main bar!!“

“Service is A++, very attentive, knowledgeable and personal. Food is outstanding… we usually start with Bruschetta and it’s one of the best I’ve had. Soups are full of flavor - Tomato Basil was the special, Im a basil freak and had to have a cup, it was phenomenal.

The entrees we chose were Ossobuco and Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi with sautéed shrimp….and explosion of flavor in every bite.

We will return again soon!“

“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.“

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

“Great stuffed pizza. One of our favorite restaurants for many years.“

“an amazing dining experience! food and wine list on point, and the atmosphere is amazing! 10 out of 10 would recommend!“

“Amazing staff amazing owner and above all amazing food. It is my favorite place to be in Milwaukee and should be yours too. You will never leave here feeling like you missed out it’s always a great experience 😄“

“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!“

“I ordered a cheese and pepperoni for delivery. not only did they delivery quickly, but the pizzas was hot, tasty and delicious. I will definitely order again and again and again.“

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

“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! ❤️“

“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.“

“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!“

“amazing food .my husband from New York and food tasted just like it did from new York. get a good amount of food worth the money we spent. brought him back memories from Brooklyn NY. Will is an excellent cook. like they say in NY forget about it the other restaurant's this is the place.“

“Pizza was decent but average in the sense that it definitely wasn’t bad but it also wasn’t amazing or anything. I thought it was a twinge salty and could’ve used just a little more flavor, the owner was really nice though.

There didn’t appear to be any kind of eating area so don’t expect that.

This place isn’t bad, I recommend checking it out if you’re at the nearby beach and hankering for some pizza.“