Went for the New Year's Eve menu. Excellent food, wonderful staff and service, beautiful interior and seating. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Duck Dumplings - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See all

I picked this restaurant to be special occasion. It was everything but. The only upscale feel it had was the bill. First we walked in and the majority of the tables were empty on a Saturday night. Should have been my first hint. They sit four of us waiting for two others and we are given two menus one for food one for drinks. We were introduced to our two waitresses now I had very high hopes. We got water for all and ordered drinks. The others came. Our drinks had the ball ice cube the other two got the exact same drinks but not a ball ice cube like us. I thought wierd but no biggie. The waitress takes the order for our appetizers, leaves us with two menus leaves. Apps come drinks are done empty glasses sit never asked if we wanted another drink. I said when she came by for a rare visit we are ready to order, she gets her pad and goes round the table. I have to give to menus to her. Apps were okay nothing special. Main course was fair, except the short ribs which had no flavor and were sent back when the rare occasion happened and we were seeing either of our waitresses. Dessert was wanted by only two people, even thou I paid for 3 on a special menu since it was all below par. The two did enjoy their lava cake. The short ribs were partially taken off the bill, my $700 bill ( I thought before getting there it would over $1000) made me feel ripped off by $500. Empty drink glasses were left until after the bill. We were never checked on. Plates sat to the end. Crumbs were left in the table the entire meal. I usually get better service at TGI Fridays!! It was a first and definitely a last time ever going. By the way when we were leaving there only 3 other tables when we arrived maybe 10 tables were filled. I stupidly ignored all the signs read more

Haven't been here in years. Wanted a nice meal that was close to the Milwaukee Art Museum- this was it. Solid food ( BartolottaStandard), service friendly, but a bit slow. Nice feel. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

For all the 5 star reviews my expectations were very high for this place. And unfortunately it really fell flat. Tried the braised short rib, chocolate tart, cream puff. Short rib was a little overcooked, carrots undercooked, and overall just not very flavorful or had any depth of flavor. Felt like it could have been had at a $15 price especially for the size. Desserts are good, just nothing to right home about. Chocolate tart was rich and dense. Cream puff is also what you can expect. But again it just doesn't justify the price. read more

See all

At my recent experience at Bacchus, it was very pleasant. Our waitresses were very polite and attentive, and we were sat prior to our reservation time after arriving early. The restaurant itself is very appealing. I ordered the 3 courses, with the veal ravioli, short rib, and molten hazelnut lava cake. All were good; I especially enjoyed the desert. The ravioli I felt was a bit heavy for my liking, but was still flavorful, and I thought the pine nuts were a very interesting but good flavor combination. Additionally, I really love the location of this restaurant, and the greenhouse looking roof windows are especially beautiful to look at. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Beef Short Rib - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See all

I came here for a work event with 30+ people, and it was a fantastic experience. Parking wasn't too difficult to find--typical for Milwaukee. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, regularly coming around with hors d'oeuvres on trays and keeping our drinks filled throughout the night. The appetizers were absolutely delicious--the meatballs were my favorite! For dinner, I ordered a steak, and it was cooked to perfection--honestly, the best steak I've ever had. It was incredibly juicy, and the temperature was spot on. I typically go for medium or medium rare, and they nailed it. The dessert was just as impressive--flavorful and the perfect portion size after a filling meal. I also loved the overall atmosphere--it had a great vibe, and I appreciated the convenience of their coat check. Plus, their bourbon selection was excellent--a nice bonus! read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Molten Hazelnut Cake - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See all

Bacchus is celebrating 20 years in business this year, and I enjoyed their six course signature tasting menu a few weeks ago, as well as their Foie Gras appetizer! The tasting menu included an Amuse Bouche, Apple Salad, Guajillo-glazed Octopus with pork belly, Seared Sea Scallops over fried black rice, Pork Bolognese, a palate-cleansing intermezzo, Australian Wagyu Striploin with potato rosti, and a Kiwi Sorbet over lavender meringue, followed by decadent Petit Fours to send us home beyond satisfied! Service and food was amazing, and the tasting menu was a great value! We didn't need the foie gras app, but my guest never had foie gras, so I felt it was time she did. Bacchus also offers a three course prix fixe dinner option and also brought back their a la carte menu, so go there soon and choose your dining adventure! read more

See all

Swung by Bacchus after work because I heard their burger was among the best gourmet burgers in Milwaukee and it didn't disappoint. It's a Waygu patty with the option to choose from three cheeses. The one I chose was a bit buttery and complemented the patty perfectly. The egg was supposed to be over easy but came over hard. The patty itself was cooked medium and has to be the best and most accurate medium I've had in a burger. Usually I have to box or leave unfinished, but I finished this despite being pretty full. Fries were just okay. Got the goat cheese curds for the appetizer and they were good, but far too overpriced. The bartender was very friendly and explained in detail and accommodating. Its a fine dining restaurant so it may require reservations during normal hours but there was plenty of seating at the end of the day. Ambiance was quiet and proper. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Waygu cheese burger - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We had a great experience at Bacchus, starting from the phone call to make the reservation. They were very polite and talked us through the structure of their menu, where to park, etc. We went on a Monday, so it was not too crowded. It's a pretty large space and could definitely accommodate a group. We had a team of two taking care of us. They were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We opted for the 3 course meal instead of the 5 course. I had the chicken as my main course and my fiance had the duck. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and arrived warm and in a timely manner. I would absolutely recommend stopping by, especially for a special occasion like a birthday or an anniversary! read more

See all

Sponsored by my sis, hubby and I were able to enjoy Bacchus in celebration of our wedding anniversary. We had the 3 course meal. Me: duck dumplings, salmon, chocolate truffle Hub: pasta bolognese, scallops, strawberry & sunflower With a bottle of Pinot Noir from OR. Everything was really delicious and decadent. Servers were very attentive. Timing was spot on. And added anniversary touches - card, champagne split, little treat bag - were definitely a bonus. Thank you for a special night! Ps. The table bases are a bit cumbersome, getting in the way of a place to comfortably put down your feet. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Surprise champagne split with dessert - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See all

We had a wonderful dinner her a couple of weeks ago. Waitress, service were great. Food delicious. Great selection of cheeses if that's your thing. Excellent place for a special, or just really nice, dinner out. Wine list is fantastic. One small suggestion: get an aerator. We were all set to order a very nice bottle, but knew it needed 4-5 hours to open, as we are winos that do our homework on the really good stuff. We would have gone along if we had an aerator option, but passed because we didn't. Got some perfectly good by the glass options, but that 96pt 2016 Staglin would have been great also. I would absolutely go again. Food was fantastic, setting is great. Put it on the dining bucket list. read more

This restaurant is upscale and a great place to celebrate a special occasion. The staff are attentive and kind. The only issue we had was in having a later reservation, we felt slightly rushed to eat quickly and I felt we didn't get to savor our food as much. They have a fun cocktail menu with some delicious options and fun twists on classic cocktails. We ordered from the three course menu, which I felt was the perfect amount of food. My favorite dishes included the duck dumplings and the cheesecake. Both were creatively made and had amazing flavors. I felt the mains were good but not as memorable. Overall, I liked the restaurant but was hoping for more! read more

See all

tl;dr - a place you should go when you need to feel special, have impeccable service or a reason to celebrate! My husband has just gotten a promotion at work, so we decided to splurge for a very amazing experience at Bacchus. It was our first time there and the place was incredibly fancy. We had decided to get dressed up (and were so glad we did) as there was the valet and coat check before we entered in. We had a little bit of imposter syndrome (oh jeeze, should we really be here!?! Apparently my husband said there's a Simpsons episode where Homer walks into a VERY beautiful restaurant and he says "WOW, fancy" and the maître d' walks up to him and goes, "Would you please leave without a fuss, right now?" Hilarious and a little bit how we felt, until we got inside!) An extremely friendly and warm dining experience. We were seated promptly and immediately were greeted by our servers. The pair was SO nice and explained the menu and special very clearly. They also asked if we were celebrating anything and we mentioned his promotion. We both grabbed a cocktail and our amazing dining experience was off to the races. We got freshly cooked bread for the table and and small bite-sized appetizer to start. There is a 3 and 5 course tasting menu here, so there's not ala carte type options which is completely fine, just different than what you may expect if you've never been there before. We did the 3 course and went with: - Duck dumplings (simply incredible, it was one of the big highlights of the meal) - Yellowfin Tuna crudo (amazing flavor combos and so fresh feeling) - Blue ridge rabbit loin (I ventured out of my comfort zone on this one to try something new and it did not disappoint!) - Rack of venison (so incredibly tender and just on another level of how you could venison could prepared) - Cheesecake mousse (the hubby loved) - Chocolate truffle (so incredibly rich and decadent, some light-hearted folks might not be able to finish it, but I SURE DID. Simply fantastic!) At the end along with our selected desserts, they even brought our a super cute "congratulations" treat for Ben. They really went above and beyond to make sure we felt special and that this was an elevated dining experience through and through. This is definitely a place to share a super romantic or important night with someone you care about! read more

See all

An extremely friendly and warm dining experience. Servers were nice and explained the menu clearly. There is a 3 course tasting and a 5 course tasting menu. One recommendation id make is not making any reservations at 8:30 or after. Their kitchen closes at 9 and I called to make sure 8:30 was ok. They did tell me we would have to put in all the food orders by 9 but in general we felt extremely rushed. All the dishes came out super fast and we could tell they were in a hurry. I'm usually very very cognizant about closing times which is why I called ahead to double check. I feel if they are truly trying to close early they should not have offered reservations at that time in the first place. Regarding the food, overall it was tasty, some dishes were incredible and some were okay. The cocktails were phenomenal and would recommend getting those. I'd certainly be intrigued at trying this place again and reassess their food! read more

See all

Went with spouse for a date on a Friday evening. Ambiance and decor inside was clean, modern and classy but not pretentious. Seated with space between other parties, which we appreciated. No feeling cramped or too close by. Not loud inside, and we enjoyed that we could talk and hear each other. Service was great. We did a 3 course menu each, so we could try 6 items. Duck dumplings, good but not out of this world. Pork bolognese, pleasantly surprised by big portion first course, we liked this better. Lamb loins, meat was tender and the dish as a whole was so flavorful with the morel sauce. Thoughtful and well composed. Scallops with red curry sauce was a more interesting take, scallop sear was excellent but not overcooked. We both loved the second courses, best of the 3. Sorbets were refreshing and sweet but not overly sweet. Citrus one was a little more tart than we preferred. Chocolate truffle had candied kumquats and toasted meringue to add texture and other flavors. Would recommend and would come again. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. read more

See all

I thought that the food was excellent and beautifully crafted, but some of the portions were really small. The atmosphere seemed kind of bland for a place that fancy. It was definitely a place to be seen but I left wanting to go somewhere else. read more

See all

We went ther for our 15 yr anniversary. We did the tasting menu. Everything was great! Wait staff was super and chef is accommodating if you have any issues/concerns with the menu. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Tasting Menu - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Why have I waited for 5 years here in MKE to try this? Tonight, I took my father out to dinner. He is nearly 87 and pretty much loves steak. I'm vegetarian. Therefore, finding a place that has quality food for both of us is a chore. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with kindness. The staff was exceptional. Our waitress, Mayah was as thoughtful, intuitive and fantastic as the best customer service goals could envision. But, the big thing, besides the beautiful, elegant space right across from Lake Michigan, was the meal. Bacchus offers several options for a fixed price meal. And, at $70, it is a serious deal. I found the vegetarian options inspired. I had the LACLARE GOAT CHEESE CURDS: blueberry compote, arugula, smoked walnuts, macerated blueberry, vanilla, and Tellicherry peppercorn. For my main course I had the butternut squash risotto. And, for afters, the pear and sunflower. My father went straight for the filet mignon. So, the result was a big thumbs up, 5 stars. Kudos also for actually having a vegetarian menu, being super accommodating to my father in his mobility scooter (holding the doors open, etc.) and lastly, thank you to the valet parking attendant for being so speedy and gracious. Go. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See all

Still dreaming about this flavorful and wonderful experience at Bacchus last night! One of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee! An unforgettable dining experience every time. I love the calm, bright, and beautiful ambience and the service is always impeccable! I also like that they offer valet service and coat check. The bar has great drinks as well! read more

See all

Delicious food and great service! We came here to celebrate a birthday and had a wonderful experience. We ordered off the 3 course menu and all of the food was so good. To start I got the pasta bolognese. It was a really good portion size for a starter and the noodles and sauce were very flavorful. For my second course I got the sea bass, and this was super tasty as well. The piece of fish I got was pretty big, the skin had a nice crispy texture, and that sauce was so buttery and indulgent! This was my favorite dish of the night. And for dessert I got the carmelized honey crisp apple, which was good, but I wasn't too impressed by it. However, I also got to try bites of the chocolate mousse and orange creme brûlée and both of those were so good! Since we were celebrating a birthday, they also brought out extra treats including a slice of chocolate cake and mini pumpkin pie and cheesecake bites. This was a nice surprise to get these extras and we all got to enjoy some! Overall the food here is amazing and we had a great experience. I'd recommend skipping the caramelized apple dessert, but otherwise all the food was amazing!! read more

See all

The food was unlike any other restaurant I have had, it was delicious and exotic. I did the 6 course option and it was an experience more than just a meal. The wait staff was very attentive and nice. The ambiance was excellent. It was a perfect place to take my wife on a date . It's definitely worth taking your other half to show them a dining experience unlike any other. It was definitely a very eclectic and romantic experience.. read more

Came here with my partner for their Valentine's Day prix fix menu, and we were both pleasantly surprised! It was our first time at Bacchus, and after having frequented other Bartolotta restaurants, we just had to knock this one off our list. The prix fix included amuse bouche with three courses for $100pp. The amuse bouche were ok, nothing special or memorable in my opinion. For the first course, my partner and I both got the lobster Mac and cheese and oh lord, it was phenomenal. I'm pretty sure they included a whole lobster tail per dish because I had so many bites of the juicy and sweet lobster along with the delicious macaroni. There was just the right amount of lemon cooked into the fish with crunchy breadcrumbs on the top. It was phenomenal. For the second course, we both got the same thing again, the surf and turf, which was an additional $10. The surf was 2 scallops and the turf was an 8oz filet. Accompaniments included mashed potatoes and broccolini. I ordered my filet medium rare and my partner, medium. When we got the steaks, both of them were medium rare, which was t bad because I believe that a steak is only good when I can still hear it moo. The filet and scallop were absolutely fantastic. I have to say that the filet was probably the best steak I've had in Milwaukee. It was better than what I usually get at Harbor House and the Five o'Clock Steakhouse. I'm definitely coming back here for the steak (and the lobster Mac and cheese). For our last course, the dessert, I got the Mexican chocolate cheesecake and my partner got the carrot cake. The carrot cake was good, but it was a bit too heavy on the spice. The chutney and pistachio crème were fantastic though. I think if there were more walnuts, it'd taste even better. As for the Mexican chocolate cheesecake, it should've been named a mousse instead, as it was nothing close to a cheesecake. It was spiced, which I enjoyed, but the mousse could be a bit looser/less dense to make it easier to eat. Additionally, we got a cappuccino to share, and it was mostly just frothed milk with no hint of espresso :(, it was also way to hot to drink, I ended up burning my mouth a bit lol. Call me an amateur, but the steamed milk was steamed a bit too long. Overall: 4/5 -Amuse Bouche: 2/5 -First course: 5/5 -Second course: 5/5 -Third course: 3/5 -Cappuccino: 2/5 -Value: 3/5 (the prix fix was a bit pricey for 3 courses, it would've been more worth it had it been $75pp as a base, instead of $100pp). read more

See all

My family and I went to Bacchus and had the three course tasting menu (as of right now they do not have an a la cart menu as they used to - it's only the 3 or 5 course menus to choose from and if you choose 5 course, the entire table must participate). I am not much of a drinker, but I had two cocktails tonight because of how delicious they were. I recommend the Door County Sour for anyone who likes a tart, fruity drink that does not taste of liquor. It was just delicious. We brought our own bottle of wine (they have a $35 corking fee). Our waitress told us that if we were to purchase a bottle or half bottle from them, the corking fee would be waived. That was a no brainer for me, so I looked through their wine list and found a lovely Sauternes for a dessert wine ($55 bottle). It was delicious. For my first course I had foie gras which was an extra $8 more than the set menu price for the 3 course meal which was $65. The piece of foie gras was bigger than I was expecting and it was obviously delicious (it is foie gras after all). My companions had the octopus, the beef carpaccio, and the shrimp salad. I think my first course was the best. The beef carpaccio had too much egg yolk which overpowered the very thinly sliced, delicate beef. There were pickled mustard seeds on that dish that were very nice, however. The shrimp salad was underwhelming. The shrimps on the salad were tiny and the salad itself was waaay over dressed. For the second/main course, I had the scallops. My companions had the filet and the short rib. The scallops were good but they did not especially impress me. The short ribs were nice and rich. They were flavorful and tender. I think the best second course was the filet. They had nice sauces accompanying the pieces of meat and the potatoes on the dish were tasty as well. The third course was dessert. I had the butterscotch pudding and a couple of my companions tried the "deconstructed" German chocolate cake. The German chocolate dessert was a let down. The description doesn't adequately prepare you for the deconstructed form/presentation that the dessert comes in. It was not anything special. On the other hand, the butterscotch pudding was absolutely to die for. The pudding was quite large as well, and I still finished it all. I was so delighted with that dessert. As far as extras go, they did give us an amuse-bouche (one bite, chefs complimentary hors d'œuvre). We had a potato leek soup with some fish roe. It was fine but nothing special. After our meal they also gave us some complimentary mini coffee merengues and mini mint marshmallows. The merengues were quite nice and light. The service was pretty good although we did sometimes have to flag down our waitress when we wanted something - she could have been around a bit more so as to be a bit more easily accessible. All in all, we had a very pleasant evening, and I would consider Bacchus in the future for any fine dining needs; I recommend you do the same! read more

See all

Bacchus has been on my list and our anniversary was the perfect day to try this dining establishment. It is located on the corner of Prospect and Wells and you can't miss the beautiful windows and patio seating. Street parking is recommended. At Bacchus we had two servers attending our table and they were on top of everything. Our servers really knew the menu and offered suggestions based on courses we chose. The service is amazing. We started off with cocktails and the house bread. I normally ignore the bread to save room for the meal but the bread was so darn good we got an extra basket. My husband and I went with the 3 course option ($65pp) because it was customizable. I wish the 5 course was customizable. Currently there are no ala carte menu items but with the 3 course you are able to add any additional first ($15), second ($40), or third course ($15). We ended up adding an additional first course. Foie Gras ($8 supplemental) - heavenly tasting, they did an excellent job with the flavoring because the foie gras was not overpowered by the rest of the plate. I recommend using some house bread to soak up all the sweet corn pudding. Citrus Cured Hamachi - very refreshing, I am surprised how much the puffed quinoa brought this dish together. Red Angus Beef-Carpaccio - The texture of this course was melt in your mouth but agree with another yelper that the egg yolk overpowered the beef. Grilled Prime Flat Iron Steak - this entrée was so bright and savory. A very appreciated flavor bomb Grilled Marinated Swordfish - Very hearty and buttery rich. I was debating on this and the Seared Sea Scallops and wish I went with the scallops. Now for the desserts! We got the carrot cake and berries & cream panna cotta. Both came in the perfect size and not too sweet. I really enjoyed my time at Bacchus. If you are looking to treat yourself or celebrate any occasion, I would highly recommend doing it here. From the amuse bouche to our pre dessert, Bacchus makes the experience special. read more

See all

1st timer here. And I'm glad that I stopped in. I'd see the restaurant from the outside and have always been curious to know and see how it looked from the inside. The service was decent. I know it must've just been because Valentines is right around the corner and the staff must've just been overwhelmed. But that's okay, it's normal. The food was a solid 5 out of 5 for me. I don't remember much of what was on the menu. But I do remember the Pan seared scallops. All of the food that I chose, had a lot of flavor and kick to it. I will definitely be back again. read more

Bacchus will not disappoint. From the moment we walked in we knew we were in for a beautiful, romantic evening. We started in the bar while we waited for our table and the drinks were carefully crafted and truly works of art. Then we proceeded to our table and opted for the 5 course tasting menu (set menu). Everything was phenomenal. We will be returning and will do the 3 course next time (options to pick in each course). See you soon Bacchus read more

We spent Easter brunch here and we had an incredible time! The service was amazing, the food was even better. It was a set menu for Easter brunch and it was so difficult to decide! Everything we had was great. We would love to try more of the menu soon! Overall experience: 9.2/10 Food: 9.2/10 Would we return? YES! read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have to say the food is delicious and incredible The service is top notch and I will be coming back read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Venison - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See all

A lovely dining experience with well coordinated dinner service. Dishes on the tasting menu were really well balanced, cooked to perfection and interesting. I'd definitely return! read more

See all

I was always passing by this place and assumed that it is a fancy upscale place, which it is, and didn't consider it for a quick dinner. Finally after a year, decided to treat myself to a fancy meal and went in to try their menu. I was not disappointed. The service was very courteous and the servers were very pleasant. They have explained all the options that are available and made recommendations. They have been very courteous. Everything I ordered turned out to be delicious. Their complimentary bread is worth mentioning. read more

I amazed by how good everything tasted! My family and I came here to celebrate a birthday, so it was nice being able to get a taste off of multiple dishes on the menu. We all ordered off the three course menu. Food: First course - Our server recommended the pork bolognese or the roasted heirloom beets. I saw some photos on Yelp of some pasta dishes from here so I knew I wanted to try the pasta bolognese. Two others at the table also ordered this and loved it. It was so so good, I would definitely get this again. It came with a good portion, the pasta was the perfect texture, and the sauce was full of pork flavor. Second course - Seared sea scallops were by far my favorite dish of the night. Everything about the dish was so perfect. The scallops were nice and tender that had a good crust on the outside while still staying soft and buttery-like on the inside. The butternut squash was so smooth and sweet, this paired with the scallops made for the perfect bite. The cauliflower added a good contrast for texture and was flavored well without overpowering the natural taste of the cauliflower. This is a must try! I also tried some of the Mediterranean Sea bass and Arctic char. Both came with a generous portion of fish. My favorite of the two was the Arctic char since the crispy skin was so delicious. Our server recommended the sea scallops and the pork loin for the second course. Third course - I was considering getting the orange creme brûlée or chocolate mousse trio for dessert, but because our server recommended the caramelized honeycrisp apple, I ended up choosing it. I also realized creme brûlée and chocolate mousse are pretty common at other restaurants, but the caramelized honeycrisp apple seemed more unique. I was honestly pretty underwhelmed by this dessert, and this course was the only one of the night that I wished I had chosen something else. The apple was pretty mediocre, it tasted like an apple pie filling, and the pecan crumble wasn't anything impressive. I had a taste of the creme brûlée and chocolate mousse and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the mousse was. It was creamy and airy, and seemed like the perfect end to a very filling three course meal. The creme brûlée was also pretty tasty, but I honestly prefer creme brûlée without the orange sugar topping. Additional food: They started us off with a potato and tzatziki starter which was yummy. We were celebrating a birthday, so they came out with a chocolate cake that was nothing too special, but they also added in some cute little pumpkin pie and cheesecake bites. The pumpkin pie bites were honestly probably one of my favorite desserts! Service: Our server was so kind and everything came out pretty quickly. She had some good recommendations, and overall, we had a 10/10 dining experience. read more

See all

Bacchus, what happened to you? We recently had dinner to celebrate my birthday. I'm used to superb service from Bartolotta restaurants. Friendly and knowledgeable servers who go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and have a great dinning experience. Neither was happening there last night. The Blue Fin Tuna first course was a let down. The goat cheese curds, duck dumplings, and morel agnolotti were the highlights. The scallop dish was very good. The filet was cold per my sister. But no one came by to check to see how our meals were. The desserts also missed the mark. The honey cake was awful. The cheese platter was a disappointment. The highlight of desserts was the mango semifreddo. I'd say the best part of dinner were the cocktails. At least the mixologist hasn't slipped! Come on Bartolattas! Get this place back together. read more

Excellent food with good vegetarian options. Brought my entire office staff for Holiday Party and everyone enjoyed it.

What can't I say about this place. From the food, to the setting, to the atomposhere, to the service, it is a 10/10! I went there to treat myself and I was not disappointed. The menu has two different options, the three course menu where you chose each course or the tasting menu. This was a 5 course amazing experience and the route I went. Every single course somehow got better and better. Each course was beautifully presented and the servers were knowledgeable about each dish. I also opted for the wine pairing. Each wine paired beautifully and was worth it. My servers were efficient, friendly and prompt. I cannot wait to go back again! read more

See all

Attended a work dinner here and had a lovely experience. We were seated in a private room with a three course menu. The waiters were attentive and friendly. Made a point to ask about any allergies or dietary restrictions. The service was timely. Started with mushroom tartlets which were served warm and delicious bite sized starters! Moved onto the farm salad which was disappointing-dry and bland. For the main course I thoroughly enjoyed my squash risotto, and my colleague raved about her filet. The dessert, molten hazelnut cake, was amazing. Very rich chocolate cake but balanced well with the coconut ice cream. It was a great place to host a meeting/event. read more

If I could give 6 stars to this establishment.. I would, without second thoughts! One of my best experiences in restaurants ever! We went here for our anniversary dinner and did the Chefs tasting menu and everything was spectacular. Bacchus clearly lives up to its reputation. We had made reservations earlier and got seated right away as we arrived. Our host gave us excellent recommendations for wine based on our taste and we absolutely loved it. Our host was accompanied by multiple servers that evening as they got our courses out one after another giving perfect amount of time in between. I requested a substitute for veal and they got me seafood without any issue. The flavors were beautifully blended with each course and everything was unique and delicious. We loved all the different courses we tried with the perfect recommendation of wine. Our hosts occasionally checked on us which was great! I am so glad we did the tasting menu and had a chance to try out the different specialities of the chef! I look forward to coming back again as well as sitting outdoors over the summer. read more

See all

Great. Great. Everything was so great! From the hostess escorting my mother to the restroom when asked its location to the server assistant helping decide a mocktail idea (no set menu) so the bartender could concoct educationally--lovely results. Our party of 4 did the smaller individual choice menu. Easy, beyond elevated, and an overall v pleasant experience. Parking available (even crappy location for that, esp 2024, NML ext construction galore). Most ppl were business-y type dinners as many were professionally dressed. Not so surprised to see street casual attire, it is MKE and it was a weekday. Made me feel comfy as I'm forced to wear very loose fitting clothing due to health rn. And who has $ for fashion when you wanna eat like this ;) jk, kinda. read more

Oh my- there isn't a single thing on this menu that won't have your mouth watering. Excellent service, delicious food and a great atmosphere- this restaurant is a must go to for a nice dinner. The booths were very comfortable and the vibe inside was so classic and elegant. Will definitely be back. read more

See all

Food was good. Peter was a great server. We had an excellent burgundy that he recommended. Great value. we had the regular prefix. Housemaid ice cream was delicious. I had the Kampachi and packing duck which were prepared perfectly. Overall a great experience. They were also very accommodating to my almost 2 year old daughter. read more

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant - Homemade pasta Bolognese - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See all

Stopped into Bacchus for a celebratory anniversary dinner and we had a great night. We started off with a couple of drinks, handily made by the talented bartender. Then we got out amuse bouche - a delectable mini goat cheese tart bite. It was honestly my favorite part of the meal and I could eat like 10 more. We wanted to do the five course tasting menu but the items were prix fixe, and I cannot eat beef so we opted for the three course with an a la carte app. We tried the scallops, bolognese, pulled mozzarella, pork tenderloin, Salmon, and blueberry pavlova. Everything was delicious. The scallops were amazing and the pasta was a healthy portion. I personally wouldn't do the pavlova again as it was a bit too sugary for me, but it was still delicious. We finished off with some cappuccino and petit fours (yum!). All in all a delightful evening. We did read some reviews that mentioned a free dessert for celebrations, we didn't receive that (maybe it was a pre Covid thing) but we were greeted with a wonderful card. And tbh we certainly didn't need another dessert anyways. read more

See all