We had a great first dining experience at Tauro Cocina! I kept hearing about how great of a spot it…read moreis, but haven't been to this building since it was Trocadero back in the day. I love the location of this restaurant, a cozy little nook set apart from the business of downtown but still so accessible! With events happening at the fiserv and new music venue in the deer district, it was a welcome reprieve from the action. The restaurant itself is lively but chill - is there a word for that!? lol very laid back, friendly and informed staff. We were able to snag a seat at the bar which was great - it's probably got 12-15 seats. Full dinner service too! My husband got a mezcal old fashioned (not on the menu) and I got a spicy margarita. Both were great! As for food, the menu is eclectic, but everything looks and tasted great! We got 2 appetizers, the bruschetta and stuff pepper - both were delish!! And then we shared the braised beef risotto topped off the night with a spirit free strawberry Fresca & churros (SO GOOD). Great experience for deciding last minute and getting a walk in spot.

First time coming here…read more Food: The menu has a lot of excellent choices. The drink menu features plenty of specialty cocktails, and I took our server's recommendation and ordered the Whisky Paloma, which was an excellent choice. I loved the chili dust along the rim. If you like pizza, they have an interesting selection featuring ingredients such as peaches, figs, and bacon. It was hard to decide, but I ended up ordering the Burrata pizza with grilled peaches, arugula, and honey. It was very good and would have been even better with a few more grilled peaches. I also ordered the grilled octopus because, if it's on the menu, I just have to try it. It was very good, along with the accompanying roasted potatoes. I prefer my octopus well grilled and firm, and this preparation was a bit softer than I would have liked. We finished with the tiramisu, which was a little disappointing. It was both very cold, as though it had just been thawed, and a bit soggy. Service: The service was very good throughout the evening. We were seated right away, and our server did a nice job of getting us settled in. The drinks and food arrived surprisingly quickly, and we felt well attended to throughout the meal. Thanks, Robert! Atmosphere: The building is a gem, with old brick on the outside and a modern, relaxing design on the inside. There is a foyer where guests are greeted and can wait for their tables. The wood wall treatments and lighting are inventive and upbeat. The many hard surfaces make the acoustics a bit loud, but we were still able to have a conversation comfortably. Overall, it was a very good experience. With a bit more attention to some of the final touches on the food, this could have been an even better experience. We would enjoy coming back again.

probably once a month I eat here, never am I let down. as someone who's mother was born in Sicily I…read moretend to be skeptical eating out for Italian. never have to worry about that here, and the service is excellent every time. the bar always has friendly faces and music that meshes perfectly with the ambiance. perfect for family or a date!

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!

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

This is our go to for Take out...pizzas are great, haven't tried the Irish or Gyro ones but the…read moreZayna's Works is always good. Great fried chicken and seafood, subs, onion rings and custard. Delivery people always friendly and usually fast...

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

Brute is a solid 3.5…read more I was craving a doughy, bready crust instead of the usual Milwaukee cracker crust. Don't get me wrong, I love Milwaukee style pizza, but sometimes it's good to mix it up. The edges were indeed very bubbly and bready and then the pizza innards were a New York pizza style with a thin, bready cheesy texture. Everything was very tasty. I will definitely be coming back.

Honestly really disappointed with the service we received today. We ordered a cheese pizza and…read moregarlic knots. We have ordered garlic knots, cheese pizza and the margherita pizza multiples times- summer of 2025 however, now we can clearly conclude that they have downgraded their service and food. Previously we had fluffy garlic knots, smothered in sauce and parmesan however now they are serving burnt pizza crust with a sprinkle of parmesan in place of what they are advertising on their website. The pizza dough was still raw and not edible. Perhaps management has changed, as their phone number and location within the building also have and the previous menu is no longer offered which supports this theory. We did order close to closing time and inquired whether it was too late to place an order however they proceeded to take our order regardless. We would have been more satisfied if they had let us know it was too late and they would not be able to provide the quality service we had been given before. Upset to say that we will no longer be ordering from brute, they have officially lost their game.

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.

I ordered a 12-in sausage pan pizza today. Two slices didn't…read morehave any meat, one had one meatball in the entire pizza was just bad. Very little cheese and less sausage but a lot of dough! I paid $19 for a $2 Pizza. Live and learn.

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.

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!

Came into flourchild for the second time the other week and both times it was decent. The first…read moretime we got the banger, the one with sausage, bosco breadsticks and spinach dip. Last time got the banger again and a miso rice crispy, and a Greek salad. The appetizers here are on point. The sauce is delicious as was the salad and dips. The pizza however was good but definitely not my favorite in the city. The thicker crust wasn't my favorite so I would definitely opt for the thin next time, and the toppings were crispy and plentiful. Overall the food is solid. The service can be a bit slow so just keep that in mind.