31 Best Italian Restaurants near Saint Francis

“Absolutely love this place. Great people and great food“

“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“

“Can't say enough about Safina. We started with cocktails at the bar. The lemon martinis reminded me of the ones I enjoyed in Positano. The food was delicious. The restaurant has a great vibe and it's a great spot for date night. Make sure you add extra time because parking is a little tricky on weekends downtown. It's great to see restaurants busy. Can't wait to return and try more dishes.“

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

“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“

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

“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.“

“I've been going here with my family since childhood. This place will always have a special place in my heart. They serve a savory garlic bread that is PHENOMENAL. The staff is very friendly, and they have a cute little upper level area that's PERFECT for dates, family gatherings, and privacy. If you're new to Milwaukee, this is DEFINITELY a place to check out. They have a lot of history“

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

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

“😀Always great food and awesome service.“

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

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

“I had Nadi Plates at a wedding in October. This was by far some of the best wedding food I've ever had! Their Alfredo sauce was spectacular, as was their romesco sauce! My date and I both got Filet which was cooked perfectly. The Bride and Groom also told us how professional the team was to work with. I can't wait for their restaurant spot to open to have their food more often!“

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

“Great place to dine with family. Always a good meal when I come here“

“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 ❤️“

“Food was very good. My chicken parm was perfectly done and juicy. The sauce full of flavor. Josie was amazing and went out of her way to make our evening perfect. It was my girlfriend's son's graduation from College and she did great! I believe it was the owner but possibly the manager but a lovely lady was walking around making sure everything was done well.“

“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.“

“Great discovery of a great pizza place!“

“I accidentally ordered pepperchini instead of pepperoni for online order. Within minutes of placing my order the owner called me to see if I meant pepperoni and corrected my order for me! Pizza is amazing and the service is even better!!!!“

“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 have been to Brick Pizzeria 5 times and I absolutely loved the braised short ribs. The last time I went i got the lobster mac and cheese. Sadly it wasn’t real lobster. it was fake or as the waitress said a mix of lobster with other seafood. The other people in my party tasted it as well and all said it was fake crab meat. I was very disappointed. I would have appreciated the menu listing what was actually in the dish. Lobster has a distinct texture and flavor. I have really enjoyed Brick so this was very sad Michelle L“

“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.“

“A must go restaurant! Food was amazing and you can even watch the chef make the food in the main area. Drinks were incredible and would love to come back. Service was a little slow but its a small joint so its expected. Highly recommend!“

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

“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. 🤌🏻🤌🏻“