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    Il Ritrovo

    4.3 (402 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    IL RITROVO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Daniela K.

    Lunch at Il Ritrovo in Sheboygan was outstanding from start to finish. The house made bread alone is worth the visit ... warm, fresh, and absolutely spectacular. We ordered everything that was on special today, and every dish impressed. The smoked trout salad with arugula was bright, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. The four cheese pizza ... featuring Taleggio, ricotta, mozzarella, and one other cheese I can't remember ... topped with speck ... was truly to die for. We also tried the mortadella ravioli in a rich brown butter sauce, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. Service was absolutely incredible ... attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Highly recommend Il Ritrovo ... a must visit in Sheboygan! And, one of three certified Neapolitan pizza places in the whole state of Wisconsin!

    Ashley S.

    The restaurant location is perfect! We liked the atmosphere, and our service. The drinks were soooo yummy! And well crafted! The bruschetta bread was far too overcooked for our taste- however, the rest of our meal was delightful! We look forward to visiting again

    Prosciutto Crudo E Ruchetta
    Timothy H.

    My wife and I started coming here 22 years ago when we were first married. Il Ritrovo has never disappointed us. We've been away for a few years, so we looked for the spots we could always count on. Il Ritrovo did not fail. The soups, salads, pizzas and even their wine list and espresso selection are all amazing. I've spent a bit of time in Napoli, Italia, so I love the classic Margherita pizza...but I always love when places will do the Diavola or just simply add some prosciutto after it comes out of the oven. Seriously...this place is one of a kind. Worth every penny!

    Veggie pizza (front), sausage (back)
    Jaime R.

    Cute place for a family friendly meal, service was great but pizza was just okay. It looked great but was not super flavorful. The salad to start was good. Overall, had a nice experience but would not rush back.

    Veggie pizza

    Excellent wood fire pizza and excellent service from staff. Interior atmosphere was cool! Will definitely eat there again and again!

    Italian bread
    Taylor C.

    As other reviewers have commented, the quality of food at this restaurant was top notch before the pandemic but apparently declined when it first reopened after the pandemic. We dined at Il Ritrovo for the 4th time recently and had a memorable experience that far exceeded the previous visits. The two dishes that we shared for lunch were Con Tono (tuna sandwich) and Pesce del Giorno - Seabass Special. The tuna sandwich had a wide spectrum of flavorful ingredients (tuna, pickled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and spicy mayonnaise) that made each bite a delightful party in my mouth. The Seabass Special was cooked perfectly with the skin on both sides crispy and the meat inside moist and flavorful, and the tomato sauce on top adds some sweet and sour tastes that further enhanced the flavor of the fish. The dish also came with sauteed spinach and cannellini beans on the side. The spinach was tender and fresh and probably cooked in high heat for a very short time, as it was crispy but not mushy or chewy. The cannellini beans were cooked just right in a flavorful sauce with tomatoes and flavorings. The Italian bread that we were served was clearly freshly baked round lunch time that day and tasted very good. There were a lot of customers that day, and the servers were very busy but still attentive. Our server gave us the tuna sandwich first to make sure that we could start enjoying it fresh and told us that the fish would be ready in a couple of minutes, even updating us about it 30 seconds before it was ready. The restaurant had evidently made other improvements since our last visit in May 2023. The menu seemed substantially different, adding multiple panini and pasta dishes and also serving main course dishes that were not available for lunch in the past. I now feel no hesitation in calling it one of the best restaurants in Wisconsin.

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    Long N.

    Was impressed. Food quality delicious and cooked perfectly. Service was quick and efficient. Server knew his menu well. Seating indoor and outdoor. Multiple booths. Not modern, but classic. Street parking so might be hard to find parking when busy. Again, impressed with this place and we will be back to try more foods. Pasta was cooked well. Pizza oven baked! Happy eating!

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    Overpriced, family of 4 was almost $250 with tip. Food was fine but not for that price.

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    Best pizza ever! Tastes like pizza we had when we were in Milan. When we go to Sheboygan this is always on our place to eat.

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