Happy Tap

Met friends at Zaffiro's for dinner, a place they consider one of their favorites. They have always…read moreraved about how incredible the pizza is, and I have to agree. This old school, family owned restaurant is very much a neighborhood classic that has stood the test of time. The thin crust is the perfect base for the amazingly tangy Italian sauce. The toppings are generously portioned, and the pizza (available in 12" & 14") is cut into squares, which make it all too easy to eat more! We started with the fried mushrooms and eggplant, which were very generously sized. Our table of four barely made a dent. The breading on both was great, trapping in the heat, flavors and firmness of the veggies. The eggplant especially, which in my experience can be mushy, was excellent. I loved how it was served with lemon wedges. The tartness of the lemon mixed with the zest of the marinara sauce made the eggplant something I could have eaten just by itself. The restaurant has a bar area first, then a dining room adjacent. The tables here are packed in pretty tight. We ended up at a corner table, and could bump elbows with the people sitting next to us. Still, everyone was respectful of each other's space and no issues were had. Our servers maneuvered through effortlessly and quickly.

I love Zaffiro's: so many of my friends think only of pizza but the menu is so much more!…read more There are options for dining (room or by and at the bar) and a full bar. Every time I go, I always think, "They come to take orders or simply check on us the perfect amount"--I know they want to ensure I've got everything I need but they don't feel overbearing (this is regarding servers or the bartender). Finally, I order the same thing each time: garden salad with house Italian dressing and the special pizza (sausage, mushroom, onion). Salad is crisp and the pizza is consistent--the best.

Restaurant seating

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This is the bar near the entry - very comfortable

Tauro Cocina

4.6(199 reviews)

6.0 mi•Lower East Side

Great ambiance inside and outside. We loved the pizzas and pasta for sharing. Service was fast but…read morewe didn't feel rushed.

What a fabulous meal and experience atTaurp Cocina! 3 of us…read morewent last Sunday, Aug 23rd, to celebrate a birthday. Actually 2 of the 3 of us had a birthday in the last 4 weeks. 1 of us had been to Tauro Cocina before. The food was excellent! We shared a house salad which was very good. The 3 entries ordered were: Linguine al Poblano, (house-made linguine tossed in our specialty poblano pesto with grilled chicken) Cilantro Risotto (cilantro cream risotto, served with spicy grilled shrimp, topped with shaved parmesan) And Grilled Salmon (served with your choice of risotto & sauteed seasonal. Each one was unique, so flavorful & freshly prepared. Excellent! The service was top notch. I had called earlier to see if they did anything for birthdays. The reply was yes. When arriving the host asked if we were celebrating any special event, confirming my call. Through the entire meal service was attentive without being obtrusive. When our plates were cleaned (with leftovers for each of us) the server brought out plates for both birthday friends. The plates had 3 churros, a small dish of warm chocolate sauce, were decorated with Happy Birthday & a candle. All with finesse. An overall great meal and great experience. Definitely worth visiting & I will be returning.

Back room and bar

Mejillones

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Dorsia

4.1(657 reviews)

6.2 mi•Lower East Side

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I've been here a few times and it's always great. The last time we got the eggplant chips and…read morepiccante pasta. I absolutely love the fact that you can order a half potion of any pasta dish! The service was great-the staff was super friendly and accommodating. The inside was very nice and has an elegant vibe. The eggplant chips tasted great, super thin and well seasoned. I wanted to taste and feel a little more eggplant, but they were chips and followed through with the assignment! The piccante pasta is one of my favorites, and not just because chicken is included vs. an add on. The shape of the pasta is super fun and holds the sauce perfectly. The sauce is phenomenal, I normally ask for all the salt, Parmesan, red pepper, etc. up front because I'm so used to things being under-seasoned but not with this dish! It had the perfect amount of salt and spice in addition to the pasta having the ideal al dente cook to it. I highly recommend and cannot wait to go back for more!

Surprisingly calm and relaxed for a Sunday. Very approachable staff, and despite the price point, I…read morefound the pasta to be really good! I always hesitate paying a bunch for pasta, but this fettuccine was the perfect balance that didn't make me feel too bloated or sickly after from the amount of cheese. I don't think I'd do the breaded chicken again with this, but I already knew it would hit on some of their other dishes. Overall very nice, and I'd love to try their pasta flight next time I'm in town

Happy hour Specials!

Pizza on the Patio!

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Pasta Flights and Wine!

Zayna's Pizza

2.9(93 reviews)

5.9 mi•Lower East Side

I enjoy their food and size. I don't wait along time for delivery. I love their fresh crispy…read morechicken and gravy and mash potatoes

i wish i could leave 0 stars. i ordered a pizza in the store today. i looked at their…read morecoupon book and it had a 14 inch 1 topping for 15.99 i ordered it with mushrooms. the counter girl says its 16.99 and t he booklet is out dated. i say well its your coupon ,why do you have out dated ones on the counter, and she says well that it needs to be updated. i mean if its old get it off the counter, or give me the adverized price ......!!! what place does that ? so the pizza. the crust is white, no color,no flavor, the cheese is white and looks like it was just steamed , no color, no flavor , if it WAS real cheese, its the worst. then the mushrooms, they are canned, no pizzeria uses canned mushrooms unlesss you ask for them in the few places that still have them. the pizza sauce???? all that can be said is that it was red,other than that it wasnt pizza sauce, at least not like any pizzeria makes it.under cooked , canned mushrooms, sauce that should not be called pizza sauce,cheese??? that ,well i dont know what , but it didnt taste like any cheese i ever had at a real pizzeria. just shy of 19 dollars and it went in the garbage can. its been decades since i ate thiers and i; never will again . if you want pizza go to lisas, balistreris, calderone, zaffiros ,fillippo's and enjoy it. they are almost the same price ( WOW) and great pie, dont make a mistake like this

Seafood Sampler

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Pastrami Sandwich

Up-Down Milwaukee

4.2(141 reviews)

5.9 mi•Lower East Side

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The food is fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

Always a great time at the uptown. So many fun things to do and when you come and it's actually…read morenice out they have the patio open. Today is buy one get one tokens until 9 PM so we got a bunch and are gonna stay for a while Great staff lots of fun and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon

5.1 mi•Historic Third Ward

Pizza slice

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Brute Pizza

4.4(50 reviews)

Yum! 10/10 converted to sourdough pizza…read more Super delicious and worth the visit Recommended

Great pizza! Crust was to die for & toppings were fresh! Also get the seasonal cookies!read more

PPPP & parm bites

Pepperoni pizza.

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Veggie pizza. Half cheese, half pepperoni pizza. We asked for them well done so we didn't mind the black parts. The taste was great overall.

Pizza Shuttle

3.1(414 reviews)

6.5 mi•Lower East Side

Nothing too fancy, just a good pizza spot to come after a friendly schrimage., My family enjoyed…read morethe food and I loved it. Coming from Chicago, this is some good pizza.

Unfortunately this was the worst experience I've ever had in 22 years of being a customer…read more I purchased half a pound of boneless wings and received the TINIEST wings I've ever seen, and the chive wedges were undercooked without any seasoning or chives. The 16 inch thin crust pizza was excellent as usual, but based on the wings and chives I don't think I'll return anytime soon. Hopefully improvements will follow.

Have

Got home and cut the edges off. The rest I had thrown away.

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Dining area

San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

4.5(373 reviews)

5.0 mi•Downtown, Westown

This is a must try if you're in Milwaukee!…read more Watching the pizzas being made right in front of you is an experience in itself. The open kitchen lets you see the craftsmanship that goes into every order, and the team is friendly, welcoming, and happy to interact with guests. Their passion for what they do really stands out. I definitely ordered more than I could finish, but it was worth it! I recommend enjoying the pizza at the restaurant since it's best fresh from the oven. Since this is an authentic Italian restaurant, they don't serve ranch with their pizza, which I completely understand. I personally love a good ranch with my pizza, but that's just my preference. The Caprese salad was fresh and flavorful, and the pasta ball appetizer was delicious. Between the quality of the food, the welcoming atmosphere, and getting to watch everything come together, this was one of my favorite dining experiences in Milwaukee. I will definitely be back.

12/10 Absolutely a must go!…read more One of the only places willing to accommodate a larger reservation for my graduation dinner which was a huge plus. I was also excited to try this place because we have had Calderone club (same ownership) and we love it. This place exceeded expectations with a specialty of neopolitan pizza from a brick oven it truly is great! I would also recommend their cocktails which are just as good as the food. We also enjoyed their special pasta and the eggplant fries. Everyone was silent during dinner as they were busy enjoying. We also enjoyed our server who engaged with us entered great conversations and made tremendous recommendations. We loved the Friday night atmosphere as well make sure to grab a reservation.

5.3 mi•Downtown, East Town

The wine display

Cannoli

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Cannoli

Flourchild Pizza

4.2(100 reviews)

I cannot recommend this place enough. We showed up about 20 minutes after opening and was seated…read moreright away. The service here is incredible and super friendly, food is very good and does not take a long time to reach your table after ordering. Such a fun environment. If you are visiting Milwaukee and have a chance to stop in I highly recommend it. Also, remove the "Greek Freak" salad, he left, its time to move on...

This is truly our favorite pizza place in MKE. We have been multiple times and our favorite is the…read moreClub Banger, but you honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu, including the wings. The coolest experience we had here was when we went here the night before our wedding. The manager poured us complementary champagne and it was so nice and thoughtful. Made our night! Delicious food, great service, highly recommend!

5.2 mi•Downtown, East Town

The restaurant

New Tavern Style pizza!

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The restaurant

Proof Pizza

4.0(100 reviews)

A solid choice for a Neapolitan-style pizza. The ingredients taste fresh and the pizzas are cooked…read moreto perfection. The staff is extremely friendly and the pizzas come out fairly quick. The only downside is that the seating is shared with that of the hotel so if you try to dine-in the same time an event is being hosted, you will more than likely find yourself awkwardly standing with a plate in your hand.

Super fresh ingredients, and a build your own pizza option, made this brick oven-style pizza a…read morerestaurant I would visit on the regular! What made this extra special, is you can eat in the adjacent Saint Kate Hotel lounge, while people watching and listening to live music! After your meal, enjoy a stroll the art gallery (free of charge). Takeout is also available and parking spots are located directly in front of the restaurant.

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Genoa pizza

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Alyssa ..

1 year ago

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. The pizza is outstanding--perfectly crisp crust, fresh toppings, and so much flavor. The garlic bread? Truly unforgettable--buttery, garlicky, and addictively good. On top of that, the service is warm and attentive, making you feel right at home. And don't sleep on the drinks--they're just as impressive as the food: creative, well-balanced, and delicious. A cozy spot that delivers big on every front! read more

Mike K.

12 years ago

Stopped in Sat.evening. Place was packed. All the food looked so good, our party went with a large pizza. It was by far the best pizza we have ever had! With the place packed our food came out super fast. For a new place they have it together. Thank You!! read more

Kenn B.

14 years ago

I have been going to this bar for years. Cheap drinks, great pizza, Bartenders are always nice...........Have a pizza, you won't be sorry... read more

Jeffrey K.

4 years ago

Good pizza,Good sandwiches,friendly service,fair prices. Nice atmosphere what else do you need?

Kimberly J.

6 years ago

Whether dining in or getting take out, always good service and food.

Jeff W.

3 years ago

Some of the best pizza you'll ever eat.

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