9 Best Italian Restaurants in Wauwatosa

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Classic Italian done right!“

“Great discovery of a great pizza place!“

“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.“

“Alioto’s was my Dad’s favorite restaurant when I grew up and we went there often, certainly most Fridays. It was always excellent. When my Dad died, we had his funeral lunch there and it was well organized and great. We continue to go back often. We just went with my extended family (30 people) for a fish fry on Good Friday. They treated us with excellence, great service, awesome fish fry, tartar sauce and Cole slaw were excellent. Great Italian bread. And outstanding Old Fashioneds. Is it a 5 star restaurant? Of course not. It is what it is. An icon for simple dining and wonderful fish fries in Milwaukee. I have been enjoying this restaurant for over 40 years. Many fish fries, events and funeral lunches. Simply a well run place that has special meaning to me and my family.“

“We were in Wauwatosa to avoid the craziness of Milwaukee and stopped by this little bar - Club Tap. Our neighbors at the bar counter ordered the CHEESIEST pizza that I’ve ever seen in my entire life (I’ve seen a lot of pizza) from you guys and we HAD to go next door and get some of our own. The small town vibes of this pizza place are wonderful. It’s so cute, authentic, DELICIOUS, and worth every penny. Thank you Lalli’s for your service. I don’t know who Lalli is but I’m sure he/she is/was great.“

“Chris the bartender is awesome and food was great!“