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    Il Mito Trattoria e Enoteca

    4.0 (286 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM
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    Spaghetti Bolognese
    Natalie R.

    I've been to Il Mito a couple of time and it has yet to disappoint! Because we were taking advantage of the 3 for $35 special, we made a reservation and upon arrival, were greeted and seated promptly. During the summer months, the outdoor patio is lovely and my favorite! The dining room during the winter months is nice but the patio vibe is unmatched with the lighting, greenery, flowers and sounds of the summer night. Everything I've tried here was delectable but my favorites are the lasagna and the espresso gelato (if you can get it). I did try something new this last time with the carpaccio and found it to be very tasty but I think larger shavings of parmesan would take this to the next level. The Feker wines (generously poured) are both affordable and in line with some of the more impressive California wines I've tasted. Overall, the dining experience at Il Mito is always an enjoyable one and I look forward to another delightful dinner in the near future. Il Mito should be on your list as a place to visit soon too!

    Pumpkin Ravioli  |  Ravioli di Zucca
    Jenna K.

    Quaint Italian restaurant! The staff was great! The server helped select wine and even brought a sample before choosing a glass. The rest of the staff was attentive, refilling water and clearing table. Most of us did the 3 for $35 which was great. The bruschetta was delicious, probably the favorite! I had the lasagna which was decent, the pumpkin ravioli was a favorite, very flavorful and seasonal! For dessert the crème brûlée was average. The group favorite was the maple gelato.

    Creme brulee
    Lisa E.

    We went for 3-for-$35 which is available on certain days. You get an appetizer, main, and dessert for $35. Ive never been here before, so i can't compare, but I'm wondering if the portions are smaller for this deal (guessing they are on many items). Apps were good (giant meatball, bruscetta, Caesar salad). I had chicken parm for main. It was good, but quite small. Dining companion really liked the pumpkin ravioli. Service was ok- not engaging at all. Nice, cozy atmosphere. Would be good date night spot.

    Chicken marsala
    Nabila M.

    We came here for our anniversary dinner. I can't believe we never heard of this restaurant! Wow what a pleasant surprise. We went as soon as they opened at 5pm. We were seated right away. We ordered the bruschetta for our appetizer along with a brandy old fashioned. The bruschetta was delicious, I enjoyed the Parmesan cheese on top. The old fashioned was delicious of course. We received complimentary bread with olive oil and garlic which was so good! I really liked that instead of just plain olive oil. For our main entrees i ordered the pumpkin ravioli and my bf ordered the chicken marsala which was one of the specials. The pumpkin ravioli was outstanding! Pasta was fresh and bursting with fall spices! I ate the whole thing. Perfect portion. I will be thinking of these raviolis! I need to have this again. My bf enjoyed his dish very much. So much flavor and the mashed potatoes had so much flavor. We both cleaned up our plates. We also had the crème brulee for our dessert and of course ate the whole thing. Our server was fantastic. Very friendly and on point. We had the chance to enjoy our meal with no rush. We would definitely be back and recommending this restaurant. Thank you for such a lovely experience!

    Ravioli di Zucca.
    Tim R.

    Let me preface this review with the fact that I'm an Italian cuisine snob. If you've read my other reviews of Italian fare in MKE you'll notice the trend to be rather underwhelmed. So, I thought I would table my attitude and try some other recommended spots to see if they were at least close to Chicago level (only three places in my life were up to actual Italy level, outside of Italia). When we first entered we were greeted by Omar. He told us his grandmother was Sicilian. Great start. Then, I ordered some bruschetta (pronounced "brew-skay-tuh"). Sorry, but that is a pet peeve when the waiters in an Italian restaurant don't know how to pronounce the dishes. But, back to the food. It was splendid. The tomatoes were ripe, the olive oil was tasty and the bread perfectly toasted. For my main course I had the Ravioli di Zucca. This was the litmus test for me. I've dined often in Mantova, Italy where their pride rests in pumpkin dishes. Yeah, this was outstanding. In fact, it may have been the best Italian pasta dish I've eaten in MKE. Bravi. My father wasn't as happy with his ribeye Bistecca di Manzo Fiorentina. He felt the cut was a little tough and therefore didn't finish it. This is a rare occurrence for him as he is a Missouri steak lover. But, all in all, I felt really good about Il Mito Trattoria and hope you give it a try yourselves. Italy is a long flight away and when in Milwaukee, this is as good as it gets.

    Eggplant appetizer - very much like an eggplant lasagna. Delish!!
    Denise M.

    This is a place I frequent because it's that good! There's no parking lot, but street parking has never been an issue. No need to post the menu because it's up to date online. I especially like the 3 for $35 option. Many things from the menu are included. Unfortunately if it's not a special or listed as an option, you can't switch it out. I wanted the tomato soup in place of a starter and I couldn't get it. But I did order it extra and it was really good with the bread and garlic olive oil they bring to your table. This is a great place for a family dinner, a nice date, a girls evening out, whatever you want. The food is made fresh and comes out hot. The drinks are tasty - plenty of options or just get wine. I was there last night and it was the first time I ordered one of the specials (which can be added to the 3/$35 deal for $9). The dish was fettuccine with a white wine lemon caper sauce, chicken & shrimp. It was delish, but I feel like the fettuccine was too big and chunky for such a delicate sauce. It prob should have been angel hair. Also, the chicken was tiny pieces and not really present. I did order the tomato soup which I highly recommend and wish they'd add that to the special. The Caesar salad was super fresh, but lacked enough dressing to really taste the Caesar zip. And for dessert I had the chocolate hazelnut torte which was a small individual cake - it was a little over baked but still delicious. I took it home and heated and added vanilla ice cream. A week ago we went for a family dinner and I ordered straight off the menu - the eggplant, lasagna and pistachio gelato. Everything was perfect!!! Both visits we had the same waiter. The waitstaff and the hostess were both super attentive both times. That's one thing you don't need to worry about - you never have to wonder where the waiter is, they check in on you! Two thumbs up for that!! If you like Italian food, you must try this place!!

    Fekerized Lasagna
    Mike V.

    Nice Italian restaurant in downtown Tosa. We were able to grab a reservation to ensure we had our table on time and were seated right away. The staff was fast and efficient and took great care of us. I got the lasagna which was very very cheese forward. Unfortunately I did not care for this. I like lasagna where the meat flavor is more prominent and the cheese is baked. My wife got the short ribs with mashed potatoes which were better in my opinion. I'd definitely come back to try something else though.

    David W.

    My wife and I decided to give Il Mito a try for Valentine's dinner this year. We'd never been here before but had heard the food was very good. We have two young children at home, so had to utilize takeout versus dine in. We ordered Fettucine Carbonara which was pretty decent, Chicken Parm which was also fairly decent and finally stuffed mushrooms. When we got the food home, we opened the mushrooms and found that only 3 were in the container. This is half the amount shown on the picture when you order online (screenshot attached to review). I did call and was told that 3 is the standard order and not 6. So that was rather disappointing to get 1/2 the amount we were expecting. Would have certainly never ordered 3 small stuffed mushrooms for $10. All in all - food was OK but certainly turned off by the misleading menu/pictures.

    Meatball appetizer!

    Fantastic experience at Il Mito! Service. Ambience. And the food! All were outstanding!

    Negroni
    Hannah W.

    The bottom line of this place: it's decent for pasta, wouldn't recommend the other things. The dessert is great. More attention to detail needed. Let's dive in. First drinks. I got the Mythtini which was a fruity martini with passion fruit and cherry. It was good. For a $12 drink it's a little disappointing to see those cheap maraschino cherries rather than the deeply colored and way more delicious ones that are better quality. My dad said the Negroni was good, but would've been better with one large ice cube rather than several small ice cubes. My mom ordered the Wisconsin martini which was shockingly bad. It tasted like a bottle of cherry cough syrup. I'm not usually very picky with drinks but it was such a strong and off putting taste. We asked our waitress (who was great) what her suggestions were. She highly recommended the mushroom tortellini, so we ordered a plate of that as our shared appetizer. Great choice, the pasta was very good. It was al dente and flavorful. The one thing I would've liked to see/taste is a better variety of mushrooms. It seemed to be all portobello mushrooms, and it would've been nice to have a variety of oyster or shiitake mushrooms in addition to the portobello mushrooms. I had some mixed feelings about the entrees. Let's start with bad news first. The bistecca did not seem like a good quality piece of meat. The flavor was not great & the steak was over cooked and dry (although we ordered it medium). It had some char on it which normally would be a good thing, but the parts that got charred were over-charred which lead some pieces to have a bitter taste. Lastly, there was a lot of fat on the piece of meat. The menu said it came with carbonara pasta, but it came with pesto. And finally the sautéed spinach was really just a throw away on the dish - no point at all. The pasta dishes we tried as appetizers were good. The bolognese & the lasagna. Their lasagna is made with short ribs instead of ground meat so that was interesting and good. The sauce on the lasagna was on the acidic side, but it was good. The bolognese had good flavor and texture. I wish it had a couple pieces of pancetta and more of a robust wine flavor like a more traditional bolognese. The desserts were a hit - especially the tiramisu. It was fantastic. Nice and soft but not too sweet. The chocolate hazelnut torte was also nice and warm. This place is decent for Italian food as long as you stick to the pasta. Maybe skip drinks, but definitely not dessert!

    Coconut gelato
    Andrea F.

    We've been here a few times and the food is incredible. We recently stopped in on a Friday night and we're able to get seats at the bar because they had so many reservations. The bartender took great care of us and was very attentive despite being incredibly busy. I had the tortellini ai finghi which was a perfect portion of pasta and stuffed full of deliciously seasoned mushrooms. The sauce was creamy but not too thick, it was so good I forgot to snap a pic! I had an espresso martini which was almost a dessert itself and the bartender definitely knew how to make a good drink. The space is smaller so you get a more intimate feel of the restaurant but don't feel crowded.

    Duck, roasted veggie risotto cake, sauteed spinach with a Michigan blueberry reduction
    Nicole L.

    I came here for Tosa restaurant week, and even though it was falsely advertised as participating March 3-13, when I came in on Friday with reservations, I was informed they didn't provide this deal on the weekends. While I was not happy about this, I was hungry, we got lucky with close street parking, and we were already there so we decided to stay. The ambiance is definitely intimate, low light, older building, and Italian vibes. The staff was dressed nicely and very polite. You do get complimentary warm bread with olive oil and garlic to dip it in, but this didn't come with our wine when we sat down - it came AFTER our calamari came out (weird, not ideal, not the end of the world.) The reason this is 4 stars - BEST DUCK I'VE EVER HAD. The slow roasted cage-free Wisconsin grown duck was melt-in-your-mouth, rich, moist, and just delectable. The roasted veggie risotto cake had an explosion of flavor between the herbs and cheesy goodness. The sauteed spinach had a spicy taste to it which was surprising and wonderful. I was expecting more from the Michigan blueberry reduction (there were whole berries and I had no blueberry flavor) but the rest of the fish made up for that. My boyfriend got the black Angus beef short ribs that are slow braised with Barolo, fresh celery, carrots, and onion - good but mediocre and a small serving size. It came with Farmeson mashed potatoes and I've never seen a smaller portion of mashed potatoes. For a $20+ plate - I expect more. Overall, would return.

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    Charles E Fromage

    Charles E Fromage

    4.9
    (37 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    What a gem of a spot in Washington Heights! This cute and tiny wine bar serves up a limited menu of…read moresnacks, wine, solid beers on tap and some killer cocktails. They have an amazing patio and live music on the rooftop on Thursdays. When I say the interior is tiny, I mean tiny! There are a few small tables and a couple of chairs at the bar. No reservations taken, so it can be difficult to find a spot on weekends. If you're in the area, check this spot out! Perfect for date night, or a nightcap in a cozy and cute space.

    Great spot for a date, to have pleasant conversation over a charcuterie board and a cocktail or…read moreglass of wine. But go on a slow night. They don't accept reservations, and there is nowhere to stand and wait for a table. You can't even put your name on a wait list and come back because they don't have one. If you leave, you lose your spot in line. It took us three visits before we landed on a night with no line. It is a very small place with only a few tables in the seating area and bar seating. The service was attentive and polite. The cocktails are fantastic and flavorful, including their N/A offerings. The menu is basically just choosing how much cheese and charcuterie you desire. There aren't many choices for variation because the offerings change depending what is curated that week. The prices might be a bit high for what is served, but the quality of every ingredient is superb. The two of us were satiated with the largest board ($40) and an extra order of toasts. Glad to have tried Charles From age, but our curiosity is satisfied.

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    Story Hill BKC

    4.6
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    I really love Story Hill, the only reason I knock it down a star is that despite being good food -…read moreI still feel like it's a bit over priced. It's a great environment with a lot of good drink options. I always opt for the Parker rolls which are tasty but again expensive for the amount you get, I typically order the trout (which until coming here I didn't realize was essentially the same as salmon). It's very good and the potato pancake is a nice touch. Over my visits I've also enjoyed trying the short rib gnocchi, butter chicken, and brussels. They also have a small party room which I have attended an event in before which is always a nice touch. It's secluded and of course much quieter than their main dining area which can get pretty loud!

    I've been here before, but I don't know that I've ever ordered as well. The special was a giant…read moreburger that my new friends at the bar were splitting, but most of the menu is set up more family style - divided by plate size. The waitstaff will walk you through how that works your first time. We started with some of the taste & share plates - showing off WI cheese to the out of towners - and then a few people shared some gnocchi and beef tartare while a couple people got burgers. We had maybe 4 bites leftover, and no room for dessert, it was a personal victory. I'm sad I didn't get photos because I love the feel of each unique area that's here. The restaurant is bigger than you think because it's subdivided into smaller rooms. We had a group of 7 for a work event (which meant I kept my phone put away) and were in a cozy little nook in the back by ourselves, I'd never even noticed this little spot. What a fantastic time we had!

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    Ca'Lucchenzo

    Ca'Lucchenzo

    4.6
    (161 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Well shit, no wonder this place is nominated for a James Beard Award. I'm literally still thinking…read moreabout all the good food 24 hours later. It's actually shocking I've only just made it here because Ca'Lucchenzo has been on my to-go list for years. Lucky for me, my girlfriends planned a dinner to catch up and one of them chose this spot. Hot tip: make the reservation. Those go fassst! We went on the Tuesday night and it was full, with repeated table turnover. Delightful atmosphere. Very cozy, with warm tones, dimer lighting, and thoughtfully curated Italian'esque decor. Loved that there is a whole area where you can look onto the from-scratch pasta being made. However, that's over in the dining room and we actually sat on the bar side. There's maybe a dozen seats wrapped around their full-service bar, and then a small high-top tucked behind, where we sat. Our server, Malichai, new allllll of his stuff. When I tell you this menu is so clearly planned with immense detail, and changes pretty much daily, but this man knew every thing there was to know. We found that to be so helpful because as first timers it's hard to know what - and how many dishes - to choose. In the end, we landed on a handful of picks from the antipasti section, which we're all great shareable sizes. And then of course we needed pasta, so selected two of those to share as well. Can I recall what each dish was? No. Can I recall everything being extremely flavorful and enjoyable? Absolutely! From goat cheese and white asparagus, to creamy potato ravioli and the most insane/delicious focaccia of my life... we all noted how great every bite was. Oh and the drinks + dessert selection lived up to the hype too. I had a citrusy gin cocktail, and we finished with some sort of hazelnut chocolate cake. 10/10. Super duper excited to bring my husband here. He appreciates the craft of good food and boy that is what this place is alllll about.

    Overall a decent experience, but unfortunately it didn't quite hit the mark that I'd like it to…read more First off the service was great: I went in as a solo diner and was seated quickly without fuss, although the spot where they sat me in was a bit small and along this wide countertop shared with other guests. That was fine ( I don't mind being near people) but the chairs were a bit too close and made me feel like I had to shrink myself and hold my arms in. The server was pleasant as well. Soft-spoken, polite man, which fit the overall relaxed but friendly atmosphere. The only thing I noticed was that he spoke in a bit of a rush, but it was a busy night so I'm more lenient. For food, I started off with the goat cheese crostone, which was fantastic. 5/5 warm, soft, fluffy bread with a great goat cheese and Calabrian honey spread that had both a nice complexity of flavors while not being too overpowering despite the sweetness of the honey and the savoryiness of the goat cheese. Everything balanced out wonderfully. Unfortunately, the main pasta dish I ordered, the Herb Maccaronara, was very bland and one dimensional, which was a shame because I was really looking forward to a bright and refreshing flavor considering how the restaurant seemed to pride itself in the localness of its vegetables. Whatever they used, it was blended and pureed with the sauce, and I couldn't really discern anything except for a faint earthiness. Not much pepper. Not much salt. I normally appreciate it when restaurants want to let the ingredients and naturalness speak for itself, yet I found myself regrettably disappointed by the combinations they chose for this dish, as it didn't highlight or elevated their respective elements. The maccaronara pasta itself was fine, a chewier version compared to other types, but would've benefitted from having something more crisp as an accompaniment to pair with the chewy texture. The dish did have peas in it but sadly it must've been softened by the sauce or noddles because it tasted mushy. Overall the main highlight was the sausage which added a brief touch of well-needed savoriness. The final dish I ordered was an affogato that came with chocolate ice cream and a shot of espresso. A nice cool way to end the meal, although I wish I'd the choice for vanilla instead. All this to say that I believe three stars is a fair scoring for my visit. I really would like to visit again, and Ca'Lucchenzo does rotate their menu often so perhaps their next batch will be better than the current one.

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