22 Best Italian Restaurants in Milwaukee

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

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. The wine selection was fantastic, and every dish we ordered exceeded our expectations. The eggplant appetizer was absolutely fabulous, and my stuffed filet was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. What impressed me most was that the kitchen customized my entrée on a busy Saturday night—something you rarely see, even at high-end restaurants. My best friend ordered the Frutti di Mare, and it was outstanding as well. The portion sizes were very generous, and we both left completely satisfied. What truly sets Safina apart is the ownership and service. Both owners came to our table multiple times throughout the evening to make sure everything was perfect. They were even helping bus tables and assisting the staff. That level of hands-on hospitality is something you simply don't see very often, even at many five-star restaurants. The food, service, atmosphere, and attention to detail were all top-notch. Safina has earned loyal customers in us, and we can't wait to come back! Bonus: Sal is awesome!!!!“

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

“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.“

“Very good food, great service. Drove 45 mins out of my way to try this place, will be back!“

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

“We had the best service with Lisa this past Wednesday late evening! She was excellent and recommended the best Swordfish Special and pizza for the picky! Go and see her and eat something special!“

“delicious food, large portions, friendly staff“

“One of Milwaukee’s better pizzas but the coldest dining room of all! I give the pizza an 8. Pizza flops, crust could be stiffer.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Delicious pizza with great service! Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely great Italian market. I definitely love all their sandwiches and their pastries are phenomenal. I only wish it was closer to my house.“

“I was here today & had a fantastic Milwaukee pizza, garlic bread & a glass of wine! I was shocked to see how big it was inside! It’s also very nice & I can’t wait to use the outdoor patio when warmer! Rob was so accommodating & helped me to my car with my food as I’m disabled! Can’t say enough about this place!! The whole area has been revitalized & is really beautiful!! Thank you for an enjoyable dinner!!“

“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. 🤌🏻🤌🏻“

“I grew up eating Pietro’s Pizza. It was the only place my family would eat pizza from. 30 years later I got to enjoy a delicious pizza. It was like taking a step back into my childhood. Love, love the pizza.“

“10/10 WILL GO AGAIN & AGAIN ‼️“

“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 went to Stella Van Buren for a date night and had such a wonderful evening! ❤️
First, a little tip if you’re visiting: the restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of The Westin Hotel, so we recommend using the valet parking. It’s only $10, which makes things much easier.
We started with an Old Fashioned, which was amazing! I also had their version of a Cosmopolitan, and it was absolutely delicious. 🍸
For appetizers, we had the meatballs and spicy tuna—both were fantastic! Then we finished the night with tiramisu and chocolate tart, and they were so, so good. 🍰
Everything from the drinks and food to the service made our date night really special. Thank you, Stella Van Buren, for a great evening! We truly enjoyed it and will definitely be back. ❤️“