We stayed at St Kate ( excellent hotel stay ) for a Friday night hoping for a good breakfast before we went home. I ordered something with yogurt and a side of waffles . My husband ordered a type of oatmeal . Plus I had coffee and cappuccino. The food took a long time , good half hour. When food arrived I honestly believe I was served 2 boxed sugar crusted waffle that was cold topped with whipped cream to make it pretty for $8. The yogurt was okay . My husband’s oatmeal was dry and very dense and was barely warm . We had to ask for milk to get it to loosen up. It was not served w the oatmeal on the side. It was however dry and tasty . The long awaited cappuccino was so milky I couldn’t drink it . It was a latte, not cappuccino. The restaurant doesn’t know how to make a proper cappuccino.
B701IKkathyh
We had the wild boar ragu with polenta. It was quite tasty and atypically mild. The goat cheese appetizer was a bit shocking -- very strong cheese with a concentrated tomato jam, but it you ate in spread over the bread it was enjoyable. The dumplings in the chicken and dumpling soup were injected with some strong weird flavor I could not place; they were not good. However the soup itself was delicious. The chocolate dessert came covered in salted caramel crumbs and pistachio ice cream. If you ate the dessert together it was interesting, but the chocolate base was the star of the show. And the cocktails... All the flavors were strong; most of them were good.
604megs
This restaurant is attractive and the seating comfortable. The food is terrific. I had their roasted chicken with green beans last night and couldn’t believe how good it was. Unfortunately, they served half a chicken (cut into 3 pieces) so I couldn’t finish it all. Tonight I had their vegetarian gnocchi, also available with salmon, and it was delicious. The waitress both nights was cheerful and efficient.
Genevieve K
If attending the Marcus Performing Performing Arts, Milwaukee Rep or the Pabst, Aria's is convenient and the food is good. It has the feel of coming to eat in a dining room and a limited menu but interesting choices. The only thumbs down I'd give it is the Wedge Salad - it was two small "wedges" of Romaine and about half of it was just the core. And it was topped with a large piece of room temperature 1" slab of bacon that was mostly fat -maybe someone likes a slice of fat but if I'm going to eat that, I at least want it crispy! Otherwise, our dining experience was most enjoyable. And before or after dinner, there is also some very interesting art exhibit to enjoy on the 1st floor. Reservations recommended.
995lorie
Just arrived in town and didn't want to search for food, but low and behold it was right at the hotel - out of a couple dishes but at no fault of their own - food was delish, service was great.
647mikaylan
Went to this restaurant for a date night/birthday dinner for my husband. The real reason we chose this place was after a recommendation from some good friends. The food was wonderful from start to finish - when you are told to get the brussel sprouts and pork chop… make sure you actually get those! So amazing. The cocktails were great as well. Don’t get me started in the dessert flight - the pistachio ice cream was to die for. Besides the food and the cocktails… Our service was some of the best we have ever had. Shout out to Todd! He was amazing and made the best recommendations. He truly topped off the entire experience.
mdiaz874667
If you like spice and taste in your food bring it Cafe Aria does not meet spice or taste expectations. I’ve stayed here twice both times I feel like there is a major lack of urgency, and that they don’t do a good job of making guests feel fully welcomed after check in.
aaloisio98
All menu items were a combination I have never had before but every single thing was delicious. I recommend the Pastrami if it is still on the menu.
202heathert
The food was all unique and freshly prepared. Flavorful, filling, perfect combinations of feels like home and high end splurging. Staff was extremely professional and friendly. Great atmosphere for a date night or to catch up with family and friends.
Flash back to those high school or dorm life days - but with much better food! Great value. Complete salad bar. Toasty and gooey grilled cheese. Fabulous fries. Big fan of MGIC.
Great prices and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stayed at St Kate ( excellent hotel stay ) for a Friday night hoping for a good breakfast before we went home. I ordered something with yogurt and a side of waffles . My husband ordered a type of oatmeal . Plus I had coffee and cappuccino. The food took a long time , good half hour. When food arrived I honestly believe I was served 2 boxed sugar crusted waffle that was cold topped with whipped cream to make it pretty for $8. The yogurt was okay . My husband’s oatmeal was dry and very dense and was barely warm . We had to ask for milk to get it to loosen up. It was not served w the oatmeal on the side. It was however dry and tasty . The long awaited cappuccino was so milky I couldn’t drink it . It was a latte, not cappuccino. The restaurant doesn’t know how to make a proper cappuccino.
We had the wild boar ragu with polenta. It was quite tasty and atypically mild. The goat cheese appetizer was a bit shocking -- very strong cheese with a concentrated tomato jam, but it you ate in spread over the bread it was enjoyable. The dumplings in the chicken and dumpling soup were injected with some strong weird flavor I could not place; they were not good. However the soup itself was delicious. The chocolate dessert came covered in salted caramel crumbs and pistachio ice cream. If you ate the dessert together it was interesting, but the chocolate base was the star of the show. And the cocktails... All the flavors were strong; most of them were good.
This restaurant is attractive and the seating comfortable. The food is terrific. I had their roasted chicken with green beans last night and couldn’t believe how good it was. Unfortunately, they served half a chicken (cut into 3 pieces) so I couldn’t finish it all. Tonight I had their vegetarian gnocchi, also available with salmon, and it was delicious. The waitress both nights was cheerful and efficient.
If attending the Marcus Performing Performing Arts, Milwaukee Rep or the Pabst, Aria's is convenient and the food is good. It has the feel of coming to eat in a dining room and a limited menu but interesting choices. The only thumbs down I'd give it is the Wedge Salad - it was two small "wedges" of Romaine and about half of it was just the core. And it was topped with a large piece of room temperature 1" slab of bacon that was mostly fat -maybe someone likes a slice of fat but if I'm going to eat that, I at least want it crispy! Otherwise, our dining experience was most enjoyable. And before or after dinner, there is also some very interesting art exhibit to enjoy on the 1st floor. Reservations recommended.
Just arrived in town and didn't want to search for food, but low and behold it was right at the hotel - out of a couple dishes but at no fault of their own - food was delish, service was great.
Went to this restaurant for a date night/birthday dinner for my husband. The real reason we chose this place was after a recommendation from some good friends. The food was wonderful from start to finish - when you are told to get the brussel sprouts and pork chop… make sure you actually get those! So amazing. The cocktails were great as well. Don’t get me started in the dessert flight - the pistachio ice cream was to die for. Besides the food and the cocktails… Our service was some of the best we have ever had. Shout out to Todd! He was amazing and made the best recommendations. He truly topped off the entire experience.
If you like spice and taste in your food bring it Cafe Aria does not meet spice or taste expectations. I’ve stayed here twice both times I feel like there is a major lack of urgency, and that they don’t do a good job of making guests feel fully welcomed after check in.
All menu items were a combination I have never had before but every single thing was delicious. I recommend the Pastrami if it is still on the menu.
The food was all unique and freshly prepared. Flavorful, filling, perfect combinations of feels like home and high end splurging. Staff was extremely professional and friendly. Great atmosphere for a date night or to catch up with family and friends.
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Good Food convenient walking distance
Great prices. Good food. Changing menu weekly.
I plead the fifth. Great breakfast.
Jenny is awesome. Great lunch deals!
Flash back to those high school or dorm life days - but with much better food! Great value. Complete salad bar. Toasty and gooey grilled cheese. Fabulous fries. Big fan of MGIC.