This is related to my other post. I have another reservation for this place already. The food is amazing! Incredibly romantic for a celebration. read more

Lupi & Iris - Praline - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We were excited to try this new establishment. James Beard award winning chef? Yes, please. We arrived early, so we grabbed a cocktail. Great vibe in the bar area. When we sat for dinner, it took a bit for our server to come to us. Overall, the service was mediocre. Sometimes we felt rushed, at the end it seemed like we were forgotten. Perhaps they are still working out the kinks? The food was good. Was is revolutionary? No- but it was good. Not a lot of options like this in Mil-town, so glad they're here! read more

Lupi & Iris - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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A great addition to the Milwaukee food scene. Finally, another restaurant that provides quality food and an enjoyable dining experience. Service was top notch. We didn't feel rushed. And yes, we didn't get asked if we need a to go box 5 minutes into our meal! read more

Lupi & Iris - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Best restaurant in Milwaukee hands down! Very modern French style restaurant and great atmosphere for date night. Great customer services and clean place. It's bit expensive but it's worth to try. read more

Lupi & Iris - Nougat Semifreddo. Best desert in this restaurant! - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I rarely yelp but I have to this time. This was one of the best meals I've ever had. We started off with the short rib ravioli, one of the best pastas I've ever had. Then we had the lobster risotto, and then the branzino. The drinks were delicious and the bar staff was so awesome. If I didn't live in chicago I would be coming here at least once a week. Again I can't say how awesome the bartenders were, very attentive, comfortable and funny. Love this place read more

Lupi & Iris - Olive oil cake, espresso martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Not being rude but how often does Milwaukee get a James Beard finalist? Yep! So I was skeptical and made a reservation for this place. 2 words - blown away! From the appetizers to the desserts this meal was outstanding. The proof is in that I was so busy enjoying my food, I forgot to take photos of some of the dishes we had. Don't skip the pastas - they are appetizer size but a nice taster. We had the Spanish octopus for another starter - firm but not too chewy. So good. But the showstopper was the main course - veal and the seafood soup. Thoughtfully plated and absolutely delicious. I am never one to gush about side dishes but please don't forget to order the brocollini side they have. They have a special way of preparing the anchovy seasoning - out of this world. Service was exceptional. Make sure you ask the sommelier for his recommendations from their extensive wine collection. This place deserves its James Beard nomination. read more

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Great experience, super service and amazing food - would give 4.5 if I could. Great cocktails At the bar.

Great food and service, I took some friends from Mequon, we don't see each other often so this was a great fun evening and I will come here again when I'm in Milwaukee. read more

Love this place, although quite expensive. Not for kids. Great food, amazing service, excellent ambiance. Would recommend.

What a truly wonderful dining experience. My wife brought me here as a surprise for my birthday; we had a table by the kitchen and got a full, immersive, and interactive meal. I enjoyed watching all of the chefs work like a well oiled machine and all so effortlessly. It was truly amazing to watch our meal being made from beginning to end. Excellent and superb service by everyone we interacted with and they really made us feel like we were their top priority, even with a full dining room with people that probably felt the same exact same. This is a dining experience, so you will be there for more than an hour. They make sure to space out your appetizers from your dinner so that the food is always fresh, giving you plenty of time to enjoy each bite and not feel rushed. They are all really good at what they do and I could not recommend them enough. I look forward to our next visit. read more

Lupi & Iris - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My boyfriend brought me here for our anniversary and they did NOT disappoint! Firstly, they greeted us with a hand written card congratulating us and thanking us for choosing their restaurant to celebrate the day. Secondly, every person who stopped by our table also wished us a happy anniversary which made it that much more special! The food was delicious, we ordered a couple cocktails, a bottle of wine (great recommendation for their sommelier!) and the chefs dinner for two with an added pasta dish on the side. It was all so delicious!! The food, service and vibe were all wonderful, but I'd say for us the service was probably the best experience and the reason we will be going back to Lupi and Iris! Please keep up the great training with your staff, there is no other place in Milwaukee that I've ever experienced that level of service read more

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This place was amazing! The ambiance was fabulous and service was outstanding! We ordered the linguine, snapper, New York strip (not pictured ), asparagus & egg salad, nougat semifreddo and chocolat fondant. Most were recommended by our server and were top notch. read more

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Stopped by for lunch after a friend's suggestion and hearing about the James Beard nomination. Was not disappointed! The ambiance was great, the interior was stunning and modern. Service was good, although the restaurant was not busy at all, being that we came in for a late lunch on a rainy Tuesday. We got mocktails which were tasty but felt overpriced for what they were. I would not order a mocktail again. After placing our order, the waitress brought over a bread basket that had what looked to be focaccia and sourdough. The focaccia was so good and was one of the best bread baskets I've had. For our dishes, we ended up getting two apps and two pastas as apps which was a cool option they had. This was the perfect amount of food for me and my friend and it was all delicious! They were well seasoned, very balanced, and fresh with the added greens. It is on the pricey side so I wouldn't be able to dine here regularly but this would be a great spot for special occasions. I will definitely be back to try their dinner and dessert! read more

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The culinary excellence of Lupi and Iris is not exaggerated! It is a whole experience, with a gorgeous setting and a delicious variety of flavors. We were greeted immediately upon arrival, and passed along through 4 different staff members, all of whom were very friendly and inviting. We made a reservation at the chef's table for our anniversary, and we loved watching the beautiful kitchen "ballet". As for the food: We enjoyed everything we tried, but our favorite was the swordfish! The squash appetizer was absolutely delightful. Light, but with the bread, heavy enough to start to calm down the hanger if you arrive starving. The pasta was mildly disappointing. While the menu warns you that it is an appetizer portion of pasta, the price point for literally noodles with no protein seems excessive. Also, the linguine fell a bit flat, in my opinion. (To be fair, we went against the server's recommendations, so I guess we got what we deserved). I was pleasantly surprised at the entree portions. I think the price to portion ratio for entrees for a high-end restaurant are generally fair. I had to swap meals with my husband because the lamb chops that I ordered medium looked VERY rare, and my server didn't come to ask how our main course was for a good long while. The olive oil cake was good, not great. We were frustrated that we were told dessert was on the house for our anniversary-which was the only reason we decided to try it - and yet it was on our bill. And by the time our disappearing server arrived to take the bill, we were ready to leave so we didn't bother mentioning it. My criticism: other reviewers have mentioned this as well. I feel like if you don't spend a ton of money (let's be clear: you WILL spend a ton of money. We had an appetizer, one pasta, two entrees, a dessert, and two glasses of wine each-four total- and spent close to $300 including over 20% tip) staff quickly loses interest and the service suffers. I was able to witness the juxtaposition of this, because the couple next to us ordered two bottles of wine and had much prompter and attentive service than we did. Overall, this restaurant is a beautiful place with excellent food. You feel like you're in a fancy restaurant in New York, right here in Milwaukee. As someone who has worked in the service industry for a large portion of my life, I think they are ironically OVERstaffed, and if they cut that significantly, could therefore cut their prices a bit (or at least increase the pasta portion), and attract more patrons. I would absolutely recommend for a special occasion, but go in planning to spend around $300 on a meal for two. read more

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This is an amazing restaurant! Great food, attentive service and fun ambiance . Try it for a special occasion.

We can't rave enough about this restaurant. Cozy feel, delicious food, wonderful staff read more

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We had a terrific time here for my birthday. My pregnant vegan wife was happy to enjoy dry bar cocktails (N/A) and the vegan menus item. I had a glass of Elijah Craig 18 for dinner and tulip of port with my olive oil cake for dessert. She had the house made sorbet (also vegan) and the service was lovely. Pricing is a bit all over the place with some things being reasonable and some a bit over the top. However, if you want wine this is your place. Massive wine list and by the glass options. Looking for a 30 buck to 600 smackers bottle and you'll be set. The ambiance is very lively with the decor and lighting making for a romantic night. Highly recommend this place for a long dinner with clients or a loved one. read more

Some delicious vegetarian food on the menu. The asparagus and fried egg salad was a great combination of vinegar and egg yolk. The coin pasta was super flavorful. But the mashed potatoes were bland and needed salt. With a cocktail my bill was $60 and that's a lot for three small (but good) plates of food. read more

Lupi & Iris - Asparagus and fried egg salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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After reading about Lupi & Iris as a James Beard finalist for best new restaurant in the US, we had to try it. We were not disappointed. It starts with the fantastic setting. I thought it might be loud but it wasn't at all. It has great ambiance. The restaurant is literally a block long, but broken into sections so as not to feel cavernous. We had chef's counter seats and it was great being in all the action. It also made for good conversation with various staff members who were all great. They have a great wine list and we got to spend 5-6 minutes with the sommelier which was great. We explained the kinds of wine we like and he made a few recos at various price points. We selected one based on the conversation and it was fantastic. Our waiter was super helpful and we decided to split the mussels and clam app. It was so good - with the best part being the broth with bits of salami and some white beans. Perfect to soak up with bread - of which the focaccia was the highlight! Only nit would be to add a couple more clams. For dinner I had the veal chop and my wife had the diver sole. The chop was so so good - perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful. The caramelized anchovy and garlic drizzled on the plate was perfect and a little dab went a long way. The sole was good, a bit plain on its own but the persillade sauce (like a chinichurri) really kicked it up. For dessert we split the Espresso Semifreddo and holy moly was that tasty. It was a perfect ending to the meal. Kudos to the pastry chef for sure. What a great addition to what is an already highly underrated restaurant city. We will be back. read more

Awesome place. Great service. Great food. Great vibe. Place has a few different dining options: front bar area, main dining room, chef's counter, and outdoor patio. We sat at the Chef's Counter and enjoyed watching all the action and interacting with staff in the area. read more

Lupi & Iris - Cavatelli con Ragù di Maiale - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Best meal I have had in a very long time. I could literally eat the lamb chops every day. Service was impeccable. A beautiful space with private party dining rooms that are beautiful. I highly recommend!! read more

Lupi & Iris - Lamp chops, mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. Yum. - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It's fine dining but I'm the type of man who like to dress casual and have a good time. There have been other "fine dining" places that were quite rude because I was dressed in a tee shirt , pants and some balenciagas, this place was nothing like that, I ate, I drank and was treated in a very polite and respectful manner. Try this place out if you haven't already, I'd love to go back some time soon. read more

Service was phenomenal, hence the 4 stars. Ann did a great job and was super attentive! Food was not as great as I had hoped. Octopus was too charred. Beet salad was unbelievably Tiny. Soup did not have developed flavors. Sea bass was good but portion was tiny. Overall, it was a good experience because of Ann. I might come back but maybe not read more

My wife and I were visiting Milwaukee. We heard Lupi and Iris were a James Beard Award nominee so we wanted to check it out. We had dinner with a friend that lives in Milwaukee. My wife and I got there early and hung out at the bar having a few cocktails. The bartender was fantastic. She was friendly and we talked to her for a little bit. Our food at dinner was excellent. We got an appetizer and each of us got a small pasta dish. We each had our own dessert, my was a delicious apple tart. The service and the atmosphere were excellent. We all had a great experience up until we were leaving. My wife and I checked in our umbrellas given it was a rainy Sunday night and this was a service the hostess offered to us. Our umbrellas were hung on a coat rack and they gave us a ticket. We handed our ticket in at the end of the evening. We got back two umbrellas that we noticed right away were not the right ones to our shock and amazement. The hostess told us those were the only umbrellas left. Since they gave away our actual umbrellas, we took the two umbrellas the hostess gave us. I'm thinking they gave us a ticket. The numbers are supposed to match up, that's how these things work. Apparently people at the front desk were not paying attention. Great food but definitely don't check in your umbrella or your coat even. The whole concept of matching tickets is beyond some of the staff at this restaurant. read more

I have eaten here twice-once for lunch and once for dinner. Both times I left happy. For dinner we had a reservation and were seated right on time. Lunch we were able to walk right in and be seated. The atmosphere is cool and upscale. The restaurant is classy and trendy. I love the wine display behind the bar. Service was attentive without being overbearing both times, and most important-timely. Drinks, apps, food all arrived with great timing. I had the branzino for dinner. I've never had branzino cooked in parchment paper, and thought it was delicious-especially with the side sauce that comes with it. I love that the sauce is served on the side so that I can control how much to use. For lunch I had the soupe au pistou, which tasted very similar to the soupe au pistou I've had in the Mediterranean. I also found the portion sizes to be ideal-I wasn't stuffed, but adequately satiated. Overall, I'd highly recommend Lupi and Iris if you're looking for a French Mediterranean meal. The food is traditional Mediterranean. One suggestion is to offer Cafe Gourmand as a dessert option. read more

Food was really good and the ambience was good too. Smallish portions, but tasty and worth the trip.

2nd time I've dined at Lupi and Iris and it maintained the same quality and ambiance as my first experience. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided recommendations for appetizers and drinks. We were not rushed through our meal and had a wonderful time. Definitely a place to check out! read more

It was my birthday dinner with friends. Everything was great. Our server Kathy was friendly and accommodating. The food was magnificent. Everyone in my party was pleased. They made a special fuss over me as it was my birthday. Great service. The restaurant is beautiful as well as the restrooms. I feasted on the Sole and it was tasty. I will definitely return. read more

Lupi and Iris is an incredible new restaurant in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. I've had the opportunity to eat at both a table and the chefs counter - both incredible experiences! Everything on the menu is fantastic, light, and filled with flavor and the wine list is unmatched in the area. I'd highly recommend any of the pastas. When we are at the chefs counter the interaction between us and the staff was something I've never quite experienced anywhere else and added a whole new dimension to the experience. All of the waitstaff and bartenders are of the highest caliber and truly understand 5-star service. The service is also complimented by the incredibly thoughtful design of the restaurant, high end but not stuffy. I'd highly recommend at least one visit, and guarantee you will want to go back. read more

If I had to sum up my dinner experience in one word, it would be: disappointment. I have heard a lot about this restaurant since its opening and I was excited to finally try it. Lupi & Iris brands itself as a fine dining establishment, but I would agree with that characterization only with regards to its decor and prices. Honestly, the prices were not outrageous... $15 - 20 for an appetizer and $30 - 60 for an entree. There are definitely upscale restaurants that charge much, much more. But if I am paying $20 for a mussels / clams appetizer, I would expect more than 2 mussels and 3 clams bathed in tomato sauce... And that is literally what we got to share between 4 people (see picture). The other appetizer that we got was flatbread - it was quite tasty but nothing mind-blowing. For the main course, I ordered the roasted chicken which was fine but slightly dry. My friend ordered the ravioli and we were shocked when it arrived... it was about 8 pieces of small ravioli! When the check came we wondered whether that might have been mistakenly ordered as the appetizer size - but no... it was an entree. I was secretly glad I didn't opt for the pasta because I was hungry :P Dessert was the only course that I was somewhat satisfied with. I ordered the nougat pistachio dessert which was delicious. My friend ordered the chocolate fondant dessert and he was pleased with it too. But overall, we were all pretty disappointed with the disconnect between prices / positioning and delivery / value proposition. Imagine walking away with a $90/pp check but still somehow hungry? I would have given 2 stars if not for the decent service and friendly front of house staff. read more

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Our server was very good. We loved the atmosphere. Wonderful! Things were slow but we weren't in a hurry. I didn't care for eating fish and veggies out of parchment paper and the flavor was lacking. Wouldn't get it again. Swordfish was wonderful. As someone who doesn't like olives the menu was hard to navigate. The lemon dessert was by far the highlight of our meal. It was good but for over $100 for two people with no alcohol, no appetizers and one dessert I felt it was over the top. read more

Lupi & Iris - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Everything we ate, from many appetizers, second and third corse pasta and steak was wonderful. Best meal I have eaten out in years. Very expensive read more

This was the nicest dining experience I've had all year. The restaurant is cozy and elegant. The service was perfect. All of the food was delicious. There was so much attention to detail. The plates looked beautiful and tasted even better than they looked. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Thank you for such a lovely experience! read more

Excellent food, top notch service, great ambiance! We ate at the Chef's Counter and our experience was wonderful from start to finish. The branzino had just the right amazing of seasoning, the grilled lobster had a light char and was cooked just right (you'd think this was an easy feat, but it not many restaurants manage to get it right). Desserts were light- just enough to top off a plentiful meal. The atmosphere is upscale without being stuffy- 'laid-back class', would be a good way to describe it. It's definitely on my go-to list of favorite places to eat! read more

Went to their special Easter dinner and was blown away. The service was truly amazing, we even got a consult with a sommelier to help us choose the right bottle. Every dish was delicious. Gorgeous open concept kitchen and wine cellar. Cannot wait to come back read more

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We have wanted to try this place for a while and the fact that Top Chef filmed there was super fun. We got seats at the counter and got to watch all the action. The staff were amazing - especially our server CJ. I am vegan and they could for sure up their game there. But, my husband loved the ravioli special app and his steak was perfect. The olives were amazing as was the sorbet. And the bread, I could eat all day. Great wine list! read more

We enjoyed it all - the atmosphere, service and food. Marinated olives, grilled calamari and Daube De Ravioli were great but just a warmup to main dishes. Grilled lamb chops and the veal chop were outstanding. Might be the best we have ever had. Cooked perfectly- medium rare and well seasoned. Ratatouille was very flavorful. Trying to figure out how to make the chickpea cake that was part of the dish. After a pause we decided on desserts - olive oil cake and pine nut tart. Both desserts were not overly sweet with layers of flavors. Olive oil cake was like being back in Tuscany. Great high end dining experience - Treat yourself. read more

Lupi & Iris - Veal chop! - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We stopped by here on our way home from dinner for a cocktail and dessert. The space is huge! Really beautiful restaurant with an elevated and sophisticated vibe. There's a high top seating area in the front with a welcoming bar, huge glass wine cellar, and seating in the back. We opted for bar seats. The service was prompt and we asked for recommendations. She offered us a tasting of a late harvest wine -- sauternes which neither of us had ever heard of or tried. It was excellent. She also suggested the featured dessert which was an amaro sundae with citrus. I was initially skeptical but the flavor profile was perfect. The ice cream was truly decadent yet light and paired spectacularly with the dessert wine. It was an excellent way to end the evening and we will be making our way back for a full dinner soon! read more

Lupi & Iris - Amaro sundae with two glasses of the sauternes recommended by the bartender. Really excellent! - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went for jazz brunch. Great coffee and best French toast I've ever had! My husband enjoyed the Spanish frittata. read more

Lupi & Iris - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The atmosphere is amazing- elegant- understated-classic. The service is attentive but not intrusive. Wine list expansive-something for all tastes and price points. The food well thought out, fresh-each bite leaves you wanting more. A great place to take someone if you are looking to impress! read more