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Calderone Club

4.0 (470 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian
Open • 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Gnocchi San Marzano
Jessica S.

When planning my friend's bachelorette party in Milwaukee, we wanted an Italian restaurant that was highly rated and close to the rest of our plans. We chose this spot and were glad we made a reservation for our group of four because the place was absolutely packed on a Saturday night. The energy inside was lively and fun, although we were seated in the very back corner of the restaurant, which felt a bit cramped. At least we had a window seat, which helped make the space feel a little more open. Our server was an older gentleman, and at first he came off a bit rude. He spoke to us in a way that felt dismissive, almost like we were young and clueless. However, as the evening went on he warmed up significantly and ended up being very kind and attentive. It seemed like most of the staff were actually Italian, and our waiter had a deep Italian accent that added to the authenticity. He had a very traditional vibe, and by the end of the meal we really appreciated him. The food was the highlight of the night. Everything we ordered was delicious, and we were all happy with our dishes. I chose the Gnocchi San Marzano ($24.95). It had a perfect balance of gnocchi, tomatoes, and sauce. The dish was a little more saucy than others I have had, but since I love sauce, it was perfect for me. Overall, despite the tight seating and the rocky start with service, we left full, happy, and impressed. It was a great choice for a celebratory night out.

Chicken fettuccine alfredo
Kade B.

Frank is the best bartender! He's so friendly. Tonight was my first time trying this place, but he made me feel like I was a regular. I sat at the bar since all of the tables were reserved. I got the chicken fettuccine alfredo and an amaretto sour with grenadine, both of which are a staple for me when I go out for Italian food. The food came out so fast, especially with how busy it was around 5:30pm. I was shocked! The sauce was rich and creamy, maybe a little runny for my liking, but the flavor was so good! I want to come back and try some of the appetizers and desserts next time.

Torrie B.

Now this place knows how to do NYE! We had reservations and were promptly seated at a cute little table with a window view. Service was fast, warm, and inviting. Every part of our meal was spectacular. Drinks, salad, bread, pasta, and steak were all perfectly cooked and delicious. I highly recommend the seafood pasta. Thank you for a great experience. We'll be back - as soon as we can!

Lobster Ravioli
Rick R.

Last review was 7 years ago, so an update is needed. The thin crust pizza is still arguably the best in town, as are their meatballs and fried eggplant strips! Other favorite dishes I've ordered here are the Penne con Salsiccia with a spicy sauce, Cappellini alla Primavera with chicken or shrimp added, the Cowboy Cut Pork Chop, Veal Piccata, Lasagna, and a recently upgraded pasta with bolognese!

Paige G.

Food is okay. This place is hyped locally, but not really deserving. The real thing keeping it down is the atmosphere. It is SO loud in here, you can't hear someone sitting right next to you. And you're packed in here like sardines. You have to turn to the side to walk between tables.

Daniela K.

Last night's dinner at Calderone Club in Milwaukee was nothing short of amazing! We started with the most incredible meatballs--seriously, life-changing. Then came the fried burrata, creamy and dreamy in every bite, paired perfectly with a stunning antipasto platter loaded with all the good stuff. For mains, we couldn't resist their classic Margherita pizza, with that perfectly thin crispy crust. And of course, we had to balance things out with a fresh, crisp salad. To top it all off? Their house limoncello. Sweet, zesty, and the perfect way to end such a perfect meal. This is a must visit for Italian in Milwaukee!

Turtle cheesecake
Warren D.

Date of visit: October 3, 2024 We hadn't been here in years as we just don't eat downtown all that often, but we met up with some friends and had a wonderful time. First, the service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and we wanted for nothing the entire meal: waters were filled frequently, fresh plates delivered at the perfect time, and empty plates cleared quickly. The food was a bit of a mixed bag, leaning towards good; the cheese garlic bread and the pizza were both overcooked just a tad. The fried ravioli appetizer was perfect. My husband felt that it was odd that the shrimp alfredo was served with the tails on still and that it wasn't super flavorful, but he still cleaned the plate. And he had no qualms with the turtle cheesecake. The main event however, was the tiramisu. It was perfection! I would definitely come back and perhaps try a pasta dish.

lemon sorbet
Alano V.

Came here on a Friday night by myself and still regret sitting inside and not asking for outdoor! It was incredibly loud cause of it being packed. I got to try their Kitty Cocktail soda and it was sooo good, from Steven's Point with 100% cane sugar!! I got their eggplant frittes for an appetizer and they were delicious!! Nice and crunchy with a marinara dipping sauce, yum! My main entree was a popular dish of theirs but for some reason I wasn't a fan of. It had a very pungent cheese that was really overpowering. I am a fam of mozz but maybe it was the parm?? Completely my own preference that made me not finish it. Then I had the Lemon Sorbet for an appetizer and was not expecting it to look like this at all!! It was really good, I ended up mixing it in my drink cause I'm a big fan of lemon. Service was great! No complaints there. Maybe I'll come back to try something different but not exactly in a rush to!

Penne con Salsiccia

5 bites in and can't believe how good the Penne con Salsiccia is. Every bite I shake my head in disbelief about how good it is. Yummy! I love the spicy cream sauce!

Pene with spicy sausage
Lewis H.

The owner is a friend of a friend, I was in town for business so had to try it I Gino the owner and he Rocks The food was amazing priced right and service was top rate I had an old fashioned drink it was delicious It was full when we got there, it took about 20 for a table. While waiting we sat at the bar with some locals who had dinner there. They raved about the food. We had Calamari it was perfectly made. They claim the world's best meatballs, so we had to have those they were very tasty. I had Penne with spicy sausage and it was amazing. Im looking forward to coming back.

Spumoni
Liz A.

Great location for dinner before a show at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. I recommend a reservation, which we did have. This place fills up fast. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We had an order of garlic bread, the gnocchi, tortellini, and the rigatoni followed by spumoni for dessert. My gnocchi was fine but I really liked my sister's tortellini. Our mom really enjoyed the bolognese sauce with her rigatoni. The spumoni was delicious and I highly recommend ordering it. The tables are fairly close together so this place gets loud. It also felt like I did a lot zigzagging to get to the bathroom.

I barely leaves 5 stars review, but Calderone def deserves one! The food was one of the best Italian tastes we've ever had. Pizza was baked to the perfect crust. Everything in the pasta was homemade, as well as all the toppings on the pizza. Chicken Alfredo and raspberry walnut salad were awesome too. The most basic dishes usually shows the best of one restaurant. Although we dined at the bar cuz tables were all reserved, but the service was great, felt like eating at a friend's place!

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Loved It! Kelsey was awesome! Meatballs are best in the biz! Everyone was very friendly!

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Al Ray was our waiter and his suggestion to try the Penne pasta with sausage was life changing! Wonderful evening

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