This past Saturday night I planned on taking my sister out to a special dinner. As a past guest both here and at Il Ritrovo (at least once every couple weeks) I know the food is amazing and worth every dollar. Unfortunately this past Saturday I was embarrassed to have taken my sister there. We walked in and sat at the bar that only had about 6 other people sitting there. We sat and sat and sat. No one acknowledged us, offered us any drinks or drink menus. We sat for over 10 minutes waiting for any acknowledgment and nothing. Another woman walked in the door, up to the bar and they immediately acknowledged her and got her a glass of wine. My sister and I were very hurt and didn’t feel like we were wanted there. We ended up just walking out and no one said anything to us at that point. I know the 3 bartenders that were there that evening are newer, but an acknowledgment goes a long way.
Service: 1
Casey Adams
I never mind paying for a meal but the stars and price let me down. You can’t charge top price and not have good product. I want fresh this was not it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Dana Parr
If I could rate this more than 5 stars, I would! Had the best dining experience for our anniversary celebration! August was an incredible server- so personable and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jorge FAC
Absolutely a fine dining experience with great service and knowledgeable staff. Very welcoming a Sheboygan must when visiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cori Jauregui
so happy to have visited! the ingredients were so unique and tasted SO high quality. after browsing the menu i felt like i could choose anything and it would blow me away. the cocktails were well crafted and the meals were very well done. our highlight was the smokin barb cocktail and their chicken dish - so tender & juicy accompanied by the best prepared potatoes. also our server had a lot of character and passion and totally added to our experience. loved ending the night with quality espresso.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Carollo
We ate at the bar and had Ashley as our bartender/server. She was amazing!! Very knowledgeable about the menu (food and drink), gave us great recommendations and exceptional service.
Started with the bruschetta, pasta for dinner (I enjoyed the Casarecce Della Nonna) and finished with an incredible banana gelato. Amazing Italian food and great service, we will be back!
Parking: Parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays is free, along with weekends. Before 5 it is metered parking.
I parked in the back lot and walked through the alley to the front.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ragu Pasta, Bruschetta
Doug Longfellow
Great food and service, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephan Zajac
This restaurant is a hidden gem in the Midwest. We discovered it during a birthday weekend celebration while camping at Harrington Beach State Park, and it exceeded our expectations for a "nice" dining experience to culminate the birthday. This establishment stands out as one of the finest Italian restaurants I have encountered. Dining here evokes the comforting sensation of being welcomed to a grandma’s / nonna’s kitchen, where every dish is a testament to home-cooked, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine.
The food is exceptional, complemented by a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. It is evident that the staff take genuine pleasure in their work, as reflected in their demeanor and extensive knowledge of the menu and its ingredients—a notable asset. The ossobuco was superb, and the Trenne Donna pasta, with its rich array of flavors, was nothing short of extraordinary.
Though I am not of Italian heritage, the experience transported me to the warmth of my Armenian grandmother’s kitchen, blending the charm of home cooking with the sophistication of fine dining. Each bite evoked nostalgic memories of cherished meals, leaving me profoundly satisfied.
I highly recommend this restaurant; it certainly merits far more recognition than it currently receives.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunmin Park
Taste better than the Wisconsin,,, Great food at a more than a reasonable price..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Julie DELEEUW
This was the best FINE DINING EXPERIENCE!! The food, the service, the drinks all were over the top!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Griglia, Ossobuco Alla Milanese
The food was absolutely incredible. I'm upset I paid 153$ and our server forgot our old fashioned , after waiting so long we stopped another server to grab us something else. Didn't bring any bread to our table till after I asked well after our appetizer came out. I had one small glass of water and he didn't ever come to refill it again or my boyfriends. Ordered a tiramsu at the end and he forgot to bring us it and we had to go ask someone to get us one to go because we were just ready to leave at that point . He barely came to the table , we wanted more stuff but he was just never around . For 153 I kind of expect better service then that. That was my first time here and it makes me not want to come back even though the food was great. My experience was ruined by being annoyed majority of the dinner waiting around this guy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Maverick Birch
Sat at the bar for a few drinks. Wasn’t greeted pleasantly whatsoever. Finished my drink (it was amazing) and went 10 minutes without being asked for another. The bar or restaurant wasn’t even busy. Settled my tab and got asked for more money on the tip by the new bartender. Can’t even make that up.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Philip Gissen
My review of Trattoria Stefano: Often, when you return to a place cloaked in fond memories of nostalgia, it lets you down. It's like seeing an old flame thirty years later, and you question the original infatuation. Well, Stefano's stirred my passions as if 15 years meant not a thing. After strolling Sheboygan's beautiful revitalized waterfront, we drove to Stefano's, parking in their rear lot. The restaurant looked the same, and we found two empty seats at the large front room bar. Ashley, behind the bar, was gracious and helpful, and we ordered wine from Stefano's eclectic offerings. While not as groundbreaking as 20 years ago, the wine list is still interesting and has reasonable pricing. We ordered Caesar salad, two pastas, the stuffed veal chop, a sausage dish, and the Tiramisu. The Caesar was fantastic and unique, with a sublime crunchy taste. That alone was worth the price of admission, but the veal chop was a stunning crescendo, maybe the best I ever had. Pastas were as good as I remembered. The ragu was simply delicious. My spouse thought her sausage dish was okay but nothing special. Tiramisu was ordered to go back with us to Milwaukee. Later, the restaurant was so packed on a Tuesday night that Ashley left to help out in the kitchen. Greg aptly took over, and the service did not miss a beat. The one discordant note was when I asked to tip the kitchen staff. Ashley led me to the kitchen, and I passed over a $20.00 and received nary a smile or thank you. Perhaps they were too exhausted. However, it was a wonderful evening, and hopefully, it will be repeated soon. Oh, the pricing was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bren Cueni
1st time visiting, but I will definitely be back when in the area again. I had the fish of the day, halibut, and it was delicious. The cuttlefish appetizer was delightful. Bartender made excellent drinks. Definitely check this restaurant out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Bruschetta
Dick Satan
Terrific service provided by Michael and others. My delicious halibut dish didn’t quite “work” as the sauce and other accoutrements would be better adorning a different protein. I’m of the opinion fine fresh fish shouldn’t be smothered so much.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seppie Alla Plancha, Ossobuco Alla Milanese
This past Saturday night I planned on taking my sister out to a special dinner. As a past guest both here and at Il Ritrovo (at least once every couple weeks) I know the food is amazing and worth every dollar. Unfortunately this past Saturday I was embarrassed to have taken my sister there. We walked in and sat at the bar that only had about 6 other people sitting there. We sat and sat and sat. No one acknowledged us, offered us any drinks or drink menus. We sat for over 10 minutes waiting for any acknowledgment and nothing. Another woman walked in the door, up to the bar and they immediately acknowledged her and got her a glass of wine. My sister and I were very hurt and didn’t feel like we were wanted there. We ended up just walking out and no one said anything to us at that point. I know the 3 bartenders that were there that evening are newer, but an acknowledgment goes a long way.
Service: 1
I never mind paying for a meal but the stars and price let me down. You can’t charge top price and not have good product. I want fresh this was not it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
If I could rate this more than 5 stars, I would! Had the best dining experience for our anniversary celebration! August was an incredible server- so personable and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely a fine dining experience with great service and knowledgeable staff. Very welcoming a Sheboygan must when visiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
so happy to have visited! the ingredients were so unique and tasted SO high quality. after browsing the menu i felt like i could choose anything and it would blow me away. the cocktails were well crafted and the meals were very well done. our highlight was the smokin barb cocktail and their chicken dish - so tender & juicy accompanied by the best prepared potatoes. also our server had a lot of character and passion and totally added to our experience. loved ending the night with quality espresso.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ate at the bar and had Ashley as our bartender/server. She was amazing!! Very knowledgeable about the menu (food and drink), gave us great recommendations and exceptional service.
Started with the bruschetta, pasta for dinner (I enjoyed the Casarecce Della Nonna) and finished with an incredible banana gelato. Amazing Italian food and great service, we will be back!
Parking: Parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays is free, along with weekends. Before 5 it is metered parking.
I parked in the back lot and walked through the alley to the front.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ragu Pasta, Bruschetta
Great food and service, highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is a hidden gem in the Midwest. We discovered it during a birthday weekend celebration while camping at Harrington Beach State Park, and it exceeded our expectations for a "nice" dining experience to culminate the birthday. This establishment stands out as one of the finest Italian restaurants I have encountered. Dining here evokes the comforting sensation of being welcomed to a grandma’s / nonna’s kitchen, where every dish is a testament to home-cooked, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine.
The food is exceptional, complemented by a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. It is evident that the staff take genuine pleasure in their work, as reflected in their demeanor and extensive knowledge of the menu and its ingredients—a notable asset. The ossobuco was superb, and the Trenne Donna pasta, with its rich array of flavors, was nothing short of extraordinary.
Though I am not of Italian heritage, the experience transported me to the warmth of my Armenian grandmother’s kitchen, blending the charm of home cooking with the sophistication of fine dining. Each bite evoked nostalgic memories of cherished meals, leaving me profoundly satisfied.
I highly recommend this restaurant; it certainly merits far more recognition than it currently receives.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taste better than the Wisconsin,,,
Great food at a more than a reasonable price..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This was the best FINE DINING EXPERIENCE!! The food, the service, the drinks all were over the top!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Griglia, Ossobuco Alla Milanese
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was absolutely incredible. I'm upset I paid 153$ and our server forgot our old fashioned , after waiting so long we stopped another server to grab us something else. Didn't bring any bread to our table till after I asked well after our appetizer came out. I had one small glass of water and he didn't ever come to refill it again or my boyfriends. Ordered a tiramsu at the end and he forgot to bring us it and we had to go ask someone to get us one to go because we were just ready to leave at that point . He barely came to the table , we wanted more stuff but he was just never around . For 153 I kind of expect better service then that. That was my first time here and it makes me not want to come back even though the food was great. My experience was ruined by being annoyed majority of the dinner waiting around this guy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Sat at the bar for a few drinks. Wasn’t greeted pleasantly whatsoever. Finished my drink (it was amazing) and went 10 minutes without being asked for another. The bar or restaurant wasn’t even busy. Settled my tab and got asked for more money on the tip by the new bartender. Can’t even make that up.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
My review of Trattoria Stefano: Often, when you return to a place cloaked in fond memories of nostalgia, it lets you down. It's like seeing an old flame thirty years later, and you question the original infatuation. Well, Stefano's stirred my passions as if 15 years meant not a thing. After strolling Sheboygan's beautiful revitalized waterfront, we drove to Stefano's, parking in their rear lot. The restaurant looked the same, and we found two empty seats at the large front room bar. Ashley, behind the bar, was gracious and helpful, and we ordered wine from Stefano's eclectic offerings. While not as groundbreaking as 20 years ago, the wine list is still interesting and has reasonable pricing. We ordered Caesar salad, two pastas, the stuffed veal chop, a sausage dish, and the Tiramisu. The Caesar was fantastic and unique, with a sublime crunchy taste. That alone was worth the price of admission, but the veal chop was a stunning crescendo, maybe the best I ever had. Pastas were as good as I remembered. The ragu was simply delicious. My spouse thought her sausage dish was okay but nothing special. Tiramisu was ordered to go back with us to Milwaukee. Later, the restaurant was so packed on a Tuesday night that Ashley left to help out in the kitchen. Greg aptly took over, and the service did not miss a beat. The one discordant note was when I asked to tip the kitchen staff. Ashley led me to the kitchen, and I passed over a $20.00 and received nary a smile or thank you. Perhaps they were too exhausted. However, it was a wonderful evening, and hopefully, it will be repeated soon. Oh, the pricing was very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time visiting, but I will definitely be back when in the area again. I had the fish of the day, halibut, and it was delicious. The cuttlefish appetizer was delightful. Bartender made excellent drinks. Definitely check this restaurant out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Bruschetta
Terrific service provided by Michael and others.
My delicious halibut dish didn’t quite “work” as the sauce and other accoutrements would be better adorning a different protein.
I’m of the opinion fine fresh fish shouldn’t be smothered so much.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seppie Alla Plancha, Ossobuco Alla Milanese
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