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Downtown Dining Week
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41 restaurants offering special prix-fixe menus.
Milwaukee foodies, your favorite celebration is here! That's right--Downtown Dining Week is back and better than ever, with 40+ participating restaurants. From $10 three-course lunches to $20 or $30 three-course dinners, there's not better time to explore new dining experiences. With the completion of a Downtown Dining Week survey at the end of each meal, you'll have the chance to win $500 in dining certificates (4 winners will be chosen). Have fun!
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Japanese Hibachi And Sushi
Westown, Downtown
At Benihana our food is not only cooked it's choreographed. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table. Come in today to witness first hand what has become the longest running dinner show in the world.
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Small Plates
East Town, Downtown
One part lounge, one part foodie heaven, all parts incredible – and like nothing else in Milwaukee.
Beta by Sabor is our new, comfortably upscale small plate dining experience. Come experiment with mind-blowing flavors you wouldn’t have considered. Our menus are continually changing so the opportunities for never-before-seen combinations are endless, you’ll want to try them all. Pair your small plates with our handcrafted cocktails and delicious desserts. Did we mention our incredible ice cream is whipped up tableside in an impressive cloud of liquid nitrogen?
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New Casual American
Westown, Downtown
Bistro 333 is truly a restaurant to call home, situated conveniently in the newly renovated Hyatt Regency in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Bistro 333 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with each menu specially hand crafted by our chefs to offer the finest cuisine of the state and region while combining the best of urban chic and casual comfort. Bistro 333’s warm decor invites you to experience top quality and unassuming fare that you might find in the home kitchens of Wisconsinites everywhere. Whether it is cozying up to Bar 333 and enjoying one of our many freshly prepared cocktails, sitting in the spacious lobby area and enjoying a bottle of wine from our hand-picked selection, or enjoying a nice quiet dinner in our private dining area, the staff at Bistro/Bar 333 is eager to accommodate every need. Come in today for the hottest dining experience in Milwaukee!
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American Comfort Food
Lower East Side
Enjoy the Pfister Hotel's casual elegance in the Café Pfister. Features a business Express lunch with a 30 minute guarantee. Get a three course meal in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for the busy downtown executive. Enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch on the Veranda while watching the bustle of the downtown city life off of Jefferson Street. Whether you are off to a business meeting, catching an airplane, or enjoying a lazy vacation day - the Cafe at the Pfister has something for everyone. So stop on in today, and let us show you the quality and service our reputation was built upon. Join us on the Lobby Level of Milwaukee’s only Preferred Hotel.
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Steak House
Westown, Downtown
Milwaukee has come into its own. With world-class architecture, a buoyant lakefront, superb art museum and ever-growing fine dining scene. Which is about to become even finer.
Enjoy our legendary dry aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. 5,000 or so award winning wines. And, sublime desserts. All in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. All just steps from the vibrant RiverWalk, Midwest Airlines Center and U.S. Cellular Arena. The Capital Grille Milwaukee. Because one unforgettable experience deserves another.
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Good Mood Food, Steak
East Town, Downtown
Milwaukee's premier steakhouse, Carnevor is one of Wisconsin’s most acclaimed fine dining destinations. A restaurant consistently topping year-end “Best Of” lists, Carnevor has been lauded for its variety of culinary tastes – from our luscious barrel-cut beef to mouthwatering New York Strips and bone-in fillets. Our steak menu offers exquisite wet- and dry-aged USDA prime beef – a distinction afforded to less than two percent of all American beef – as well as daily selections of the coveted Kobe, imported from Japan to guarantee the most succulent and tender waygu. And with a wine list featuring more than 400 selections, you’ll always find the perfect bottle to uncork with your meal. But it’s not merely the “meal” you’ll enjoy at Carnevor. It’s the entire experience: service, music, menu, and more. To top it all, herbivores are always welcome. Please call restaurant to arrange large party reservations.
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American
East Town, Downtown
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American Cuisine, Grill
Historic Third Ward
Located on Menomonee Street, close to MIAD, this Third Ward neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere and promotes socializing.
Be sure to ask how to become a "Charlie."
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French Bistro
Historic Third Ward
Nestled in the Landmark Building in The Historic Third Ward, Coquette Cafe serves up authentic bistro fare in warm, casual surroundings. Coquette is the kind of place where guests can pop in any time of day for everything from French Onion Soup and Flatbread Pizza to Crisp Provincal Roast Chicken. Whether it's cozying up to the bar for a glass of provincial French wine or exclusively brewed French ale, or having dinner or a small banquet in one of its three bustling dining areas, Chefs and Co- Owners Nick Burki and Chris Hatleli and their wonderful staff are eager to accommodate one's every need. Although brand new in February of 1999, Coquette's informal decor blends well with its vintage surroundings. The dark wood, mirrored back bar and glowing gold walls invite you in to experience top quality and unassuming fare that you might find in the home kitchens of French grandmothers.
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World Artisan
East Town, Downtown
Distil is inspired by the artisan chefs that discover, create and bring new flavors together. Upon entering Distil, you're senses are transformed from everyday to extraordinary. Distil features a menu of fine cheeses, wine, cured and dry aged meats, classic and craft cocktails that create an entire experience unlike any other venue in Milwaukee. Each menu option has been specifically selected and prepared by Distil's expert chefs. From the variety of Wisconsin cheeses to International wines, each item is unique to the palate and introduces a world of new flavors. Whether you're a novice or connoisseur, it is our privilege to introduce you to the world of Distil. Our expert chefs will be more than happy to answer any questions or make suggestions to ensure your experience is the very best. Every item on the menu is prepared and stored at Distil to guarantee the very best quality.
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Contemporary American
Historic Third Ward
Hinterland…a new hub for contemporary American cuisine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Executive Chef Dan Van Rite and Sous Chef Adam Schierl, explore a multicultural approach to cooking and eating. Their journey to create bold flavors and uncommon pairings is a daily mission at Hinterland.
In order to accomplish this sojourn, we've partnered with fisherman in Honolulu, Seattle and Portland, Maine. These partnerships allow our chefs to procure fresh fish as often as two times a day. Other relationships with small, local growers and ranchers allow us to provide our customers with extraordinary game as well as hand foraged mushrooms and heirloom produce. The result is a menu that evolves with every season and changes everyday.
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Global, International, Wine, Chocolate, Cheese, Charcuterie
East Town, Downtown
Indulge is a sleek and very stylish urban wine room. With more than 300 different wines, 60 available by the glass, Indulge features artisan cheeses, decadent chocolates, hand-made truffles and charcuterie such as prosciutto and pates. Indulge also has an anniversary edition Sirman meat slicer from Italy. It's only the third of its kind to be shipped to the United States. It shaves the prosciutto with outstanding slicing precision.
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Italian
East Town
Everyday at Joey Buona's, we serve up the kind of feasts our families always had.
See, we wouldn't just have a friend or two over. No, we would have their whole family. Single portions, come on! We don't even know how.
At Joey Buona's Restaurant in Milwaukee, our classic old world Italian menu features a variety of meat, chicken and seafood dishes, pastas and salads--all prepared from the Buona family recipes. And our family style dining lets you sample a variety of dishes.
Joey Buona's banquet facilities are perfect for corporate functions or social events. We are renowned in the Milwaukee area for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and bridal showers. Or, if you prefer, Joey Buona's can cater to your home or office.
At Joey Buona's, our motto is "Laugh. Love. Eat With a Vengeance."
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German American
East Town, Downtown
This grand restaurant has been justly famous since 1904 for its German food, served by a staff of dirndl-skirted professionals in an extremely atmospheric dining room. The old world menu includes such stalwart classics as liver-dumpling soup, roast goose, beef rouladen, and sauerbraten with ginger-snap gravy.
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Japanese Sushi
Westown, Downtown
Kiku has been awarded The Best Of Milwaukee by the Shepperd Express for the Second year in a row! Kiku is ranked within the top 100 Asian Resturants in the United States! Kiku is located in the heart of Milwaukee's Downtown right across from the Grand Avenue Mall and near the famous Pabst Theater! We are also within walking distance from the Howard Johnson Inn, Best Western Inn Towne Hotel, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee and the Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown.
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New American
East Town, Downtown
Kil@wat is Milwaukee's premier dining destination offering illuminating cuisine in a unique atmosphere. The flexible menu allows for traditional dining as well as tapas-style items that are good for sharing. Located in the InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel, the restaurant is convenient for pre and post theatre dining.
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California-Italian
East Town
Come enjoy an upbeat, contemporary dining experience at one of Milwaukee's favorite restaurants. The Knick offers an exciting menu and great nightly specials. A big city feel with friendly service, we offer an unique specialty drink menu and feature over 60 different vodkas from around the world. Enjoy our homemade desserts or a "Great Maltini" as a nightcap after a night on the town. End your weekend with our fabulous brunch and indulge with our signature "Queen Mary".
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California-Italian
East Town, Downtown
Located on Cathedral Square in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee, Louise's offers hand-tossed pizzas, homemade pastas, seafood, foccacia breads and a variety of vegetarian dishes.
Sit on our patio and enjoy an appetizer in the sunshine. Stop by after Jazz in the Park and sip on a delicious house sangria. Louise's also features a private dining room perfect for your next corporate or family event. Don't forget, we offer corporate accounts for business dinners.
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Contemporary American
East Town, Downtown
Welcome to Mason Street Grill, where our world-renown steaks, warm ambiance and gracious staff are waiting to make your ordinary day extraordinary! Whether entertaining colleagues or dining with special friends Mason Street Grill’s lunch and dinner menus are sure to please every appetite. Enjoy happy-hour in our Lounge while listening to Milwaukee’s best live jazz, Monday-Saturday. Our private dining rooms are perfect for business meetings, social gatherings, and feature our culinary team’s outstanding customized menus. Come on in and make yourself comfortable, and let us take care of the rest!
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Hip American
East Town, Downtown
Classic dining with a hip twist awaits you at Milwaukee"s favorite urban oasis, Hotel Metro. The fabulous breakfasts, very popular weekend brunches, weekday lunches and spectacular nightly dining options allow for an unlimited number of visits to this charming center city location. Sidewalk dining and people watching on one of downtown Milwaukee's hippest streets is a must when weather permits. This romantic location offers the backdrop for a special and memorable dining adventure.
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Steaks, Seafood
Westown, Downtown
Milwaukee Chophouse is a traditional steakhouse that specializes in tender steaks and fresh seafood dishes. Its dinner menu includes shrimp cocktail, lump crab cakes, calamari, creamed spinach, grilled asparagus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, meat, fish, soups and salads. Milwaukee Chophouse offers riesling, zinfandel, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, Shiraz and Champagne varieties of wine. The restaurant encourages advance reservations. It also maintains a private dining room that can accommodate up to 45 guests and serves as a venue for various events, such as business meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthday gatherings, and wedding and anniversary parties. Additionally, the restaurant provides a variety of bakery products, including New York cheesecake, bread puddings, chocolate layer cake and vanilla bean ice cream. Milwaukee Chophouse is located in Milwaukee.
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Comfort Foods, American
East Town, Downtown
Whether seeking an upscale dining experience or on the prowl for an upbeat night on the town, Mi•Key’s is one of Milwaukee’s preferred hotspots. Its dual nature – polished-casual dining by day, hip cocktail lounge by night – is what gives Mi•Key’s its distinctive flare. The all-American establishment pays homage to Milwaukee’s blue-collar roots with an emblematic atmosphere of cream city brick, brushed steel, and cool blue neon lighting. And with a lunch and dinner menu that pairs affordable comfort food with a twist (as in the Three-cheese Macaroni and Four-meat Meatloaf) with outright sophisticated fare (á la Eggplant Napoleon and Chicken Saltimbocca), Mi•Key’s cuisine is as eclectic and diverse as its clientele.
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Irish American
Westown, Downtown
Situated in the heart of historic downtown Milwaukee, Mo's Irish Pub provides an authentic atmosphere to enjoy the Emerald Isle's renowned spirits, favorite foods and live musical entertainment.
Food, Spirits and Live Music
Lively and festive anytime of the day, Mo's Irish Pub is the perfect place to gather with friends or meet new people. A variety of menu items and a perfect pint of your favorite Irish beer await; all of which can be enjoyed alongside 21+ BIG SCREEN TV's spread throughout the Pub to keep you up to date on live news and sporting events.
While you are there, you may want to experience what Irish natives fondly call "The Water of Life", one of the many selections of Irish Whiskey offered - or enjoy a Guinness along with our items from our mouth watering menu.
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Steakhouse
Westown, Downtown
Mo’s...A Place for Steaks has an ambience others strive for. A sexy yet sophisticated feel, combined with great food & unmatched service create a customized dining experience. It’s not just the wet-aged steaks that arrive beautifully cut, cooked & plated, or the extensive wine list: Mo’s is a luxury that feels luxurious. Settle deep into a leather chair, listen to tunes playing on the baby grand or relax while sipping a martini & think just how good it feels to be you! Culinary delights don’t end with the steaks – you’ll find a wide selection of delicious entrées, appetizers, sides & desserts.
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Seafood
Westown
Molly Cool's Seafood Tavern is a fun, casual approach to fresh seafood and offers a variety of freshly caught seafood.
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Global Fusion
Historic Third Ward
Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, Palms Bistro & Bar has
integrated modern nuances among the distinctive Cream City brick walls to provide a
new, yet comfortable and familiar feel. With such notable features as beautiful sky lighting, antique finish fire places and unique local artwork, Palms has a stylish yet preserved look that, on the inside, only offers a glimmer of what the building was initially designed for. Originally in 1895, architect Carl Itzel designed the Queen Anne style building to house
the Hambach family on the second floor while leaving the first floor to be rented as retail space. Most recently before Palms inception in the fall of 2002, the first floor belonged to The Broadway Bar & Grill, a popular neighborhood hang-out. Today, the space has changed dramatically and the entire building is now used exclusively for restaurant patronage. Our second floor is available for special functions both private and public,
while our first floor is always open to the general public. At Palms, it is our goal to
provide great food and drinks in an upscale, yet comfortable and casual setting.
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American Bistro
Westown, Downtown
Enjoy Rustic Bistro food that is fresh daily and made from scratch with staples such as Fresh Fish, Brat Patty Sliders and house ground burgers.
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American
Westown, Downtown
Riverwalk Boat Tours offers public tours down the Milwaukee River on the weekends. The four-hour tour takes passengers to three famous breweries: The Milwaukee Ale House, the Lakefront Brewery and the Rock Bottom brewery. Passengers ride "The Brew City Queen II" that can accommodate for up to 40 people, or the "Milwaukee Maiden" that can accommodate for up to 30 people. The tour includes microwbrew tastings and a narrated tour of the sites along the river.
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Upscale Casual
Westown, Downtown
Welcome to Milwaukee's premiere Brewpub located on the scenic Downtown Riverwalk. Join us for our Ponzu Salmon, Texas Fire Steak, Bourbonzola Burger, or Jambalaya along with some of our fresh handcrafted brews made by our own Brewmaster, David Bass. Rock Bottom Brewery serves up an ever changing menu with something for everyone. Whether you want to enjoy the day on our scenic patio, visit before a show at one of the local theaters, or simply catch a game ... Rock Bottom Brewery is simply the best choice for enjoying all that is "Brew City".
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Gastropub Food
East Town
Rumpus Room is the smashing together of two great places. A great bar with a huge beer selection, craft cocktails, and a incredible whiskey selection and a Bartolotta restaurant serving traditional comfort food with an atypical twist.
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Scratch Italian
Historic Third Ward
We do things a little differently at Graffito... We are very committed to doing fresh, locally sourced cooking, from scratch. We make all of our pastas in house. We bake all of our own breads and buns. Chef Dominic Zumpano even makes his own mozzarella and Italian sausage! At Graffito we take seriously the tagline: Scratch Italian Cooking! Our menu is built to allow you to plan your meal in a number of different ways: The “Graffito Experience” means lots of courses to share, small plates for the table and great food friendly wines. It is Cibo Con Amici, food among friends. It is great Milwaukee dining with a real Italian sensibility. Whether it is dinner with friends in our dining room, a corporate dinner in our private dining room, small plates and drinks on our patio or a burger and our special Lakefront Brewery Ale # 8 after a ballgame, we have created a restaurant experience that allows you to eat what you want, how you want....all made from scratch!
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Brazilian Steakhouse
East Town, Downtown
Balance the flavors of your meal with an exquisite selection from our wine list. Sabor’s distinctive and eye-catching 2400+ bottle wine room stores each selection at a cellarable temperature and humidity. Our knowledgeable and highly trained staff will guide you in pairing great wine that will enhance the many flavors our menu has to offer.
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Asian Fusion
East Town, Downtown
Milwaukee's pre-eminent contemporary Japanese and Korean Restaurant. Located at 714 North Milwaukee Street–downtown in the trendy Milwaukee Street area, Sake Tumi has introduced an exciting new dining concept for Milwaukee–Traditional Asian, Korean BBQ and Fusion Cuisine along with a full Sushi Bar in a traditional yet contemporary setting.
The culinary team at Sake Tumi has created an exciting menu to deliver a unique dining experience for everyone from the less adventurous to bona fide sushi enthusiasts. We have banquet rooms available for special occasions or meetings.
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Barbeque
Historic Third Ward
Whether it’s grilled or smoked, sauced or rubbed, pork or beef; everyone has a favorite. With this in mind, we are excited to share our style of BBQ. Certified humanely raised meats are dry rubbed, slow smoked and sauced by you. Whatever your preference, we think you’ll agree: Good is Good.
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Contemporary American
Historic Third Ward
Swig's earthy tones offer a warm and cozy environment that makes for the perfect place to spend your evening and experience a unique, big-city atmosphere.
In 2005 Swig became Milwaukee's first and only small plate dining restaurant, and our menu now includes lunch, entrees, salads, sandwiches, fireside dining, and a large outdoor patio. It's meant to be a fun, shared experience where guests can choose from a variety of flavors and sample several menu items each visit. We also proudly feature more than 20 martinis, an eclectic array of wines and champagnes as well as award-winning desserts. We'd love to serve you soon.
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Regional Italian
Historic Third Ward
Third Ward Caffe - an authentic Italian experience in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward district.
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Irish American
East Town
Traditional Irish Fare. Weekend Irish Breakfast. Live Entertainment
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Turkish-Mediterranean
Historic Third Ward
It is housed in the old Gas Light Building in the historic Third Ward. The warm cream city brick walls, coupled with the red hues of the onyx bar and concrete floor make for an inviting and panache atmoshpere. The menu entices you to indulge on Turkish delights, such as eggplant puree, deep fried mussels, lamb chops and shish kebabs. Freshly made pita bread and baklava are awaiting you. Accent your dining with an excellent choice of wines, Turkish beer and martinis. No meal can go unfinished without sampling the famous Turkish coffee or Tea.
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Asian Fusion
East Town, Downtown
Umami Moto embodies Far East elegance infused with modern French nuances that exemplify the best of western world culture. Its name is derived from a Japanese word meaning “savory,” which is precisely what diners can expect at Umami Moto: delectable Asian fusion cuisine destined to deliver satisfaction with every dish. We serve nightly beef selections and the freshest high-grade sushi, sashimi, and fine fish, prepared and served within 24 hours of being caught off Hawaiian shores. Put simply, Umami Moto marries class with culinary sophistication, which means you’ll savor every minute spent at this trendsetting, fine dining destination.
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American
Historic Third Ward
One of the best views in the city; perfect for outdoor riverfront seating or in one of our two dynamic, highly designed spaces. The varied casual menu is priced for everyday dining and a variety of tastes. Plenty of parking via weekend valet service, or surface lots. This may be the most unique Riverfront restaurant and bar in Milwaukee. Voted Milwaukee's Best New Restaurant 2007.
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Northern Italian
East Town, Downtown
MILWAUKEE'S PREMIER MODERN ITALIAN RESTAURANT.
Zarletti serves traditional Italian fare inspired by the country cooking of northern regions such as Piemonte, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Les Marches. Open since 2004, we have been rated by former Milwaukee food critic Dennis Getto as “the best Italian food being served in Milwaukee these days.” Rustic pasta dishes are abundant and highlighted by an ever changing ravioli, hand made daily. Classic northern Italian entrees feature fresh seafood, veal, lamb and our signature Osso Bucco is an owner favorite and not to be missed. The lunch menu includes pressed panini, pastas and hearty salads including Maryland style crab cakes and herbed salmon filet. Desserts include decadent tiramisu, dense cheesecake and creamy panna cotta, all hand made by our chefs. Our wine list features 78 different reds, whites and spumante with an emphasis on small Italian grower-producers. Several options in each category are available by the glass and our knowledgeable service staff will be happy to assist you in choosing the right wine for you. Please call today to make your reservation and enjoy a little piece of Italy right here on Milwaukee Street. Mangia!
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