Oh my goodness--I truly felt like I was back in Italy while dining at Mike's! My husband and I first met Mike when he was part owner of Mama Mia's on the square in Baraboo, and now he's opened his own restaurant as the sole owner. Mike immigrated here legally from Albania and became a U.S. citizen, and you can taste the pride he puts into every dish--everything is homemade, even the pasta. I had the spicy chicken arrabbiata with Alfredo sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The homemade garlic knots were mouthwatering, and the salads were fresh and crisp. My friend ordered the shrimp pasta and loved it. I also brought home two pizzas for my family, and they said it was the best pizza they've ever had! The service was excellent, and the restaurant itself is spacious with a great bar area. From now on, Mike's Italian Restaurant will be our go-to spot whenever we're in Baraboo. If you're in the area, give Mike a try--you won't be disappointed! read more

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I was a little skeptical at first being attached to a hotel!! But to my surprise it was absolutely delicious!! I ordered the bacon ranch pizza and was beyond impressed The service was fantastic and even the chef walked out to talk to all the customers impressive definitely will be back next month read more

Mike's Italian Restaurant - Bacon ranch pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

This was our favorite restaurant we visited during our vacation! The food was amazing and the service was above and beyond. We had delicious garlic bread and I got the spaghetti limon special which was great. Everything tasted homemade and fresh and it was a very kid friendly place. Our server Cody was so kind to our daughter. read more

The food was good my steak was great I really like our bartender he was really nice and gave me good recommendations

I've been to a lot of italian restaurants over my many years and travels but this place is awesome!! Brusheta was the best I've ever ever had and pizza was incredible! Waitress was wonderful...attentive, answered any questions we had, and very pleasant. Definitely recommend. read more

What a pleasant surprise. I read all the reviews and came in with expectations. Mike's was much bigger than I imagined and had a nice decor. We sat in a booth in the bar area and had Cody as our server. Started with the Antipasto salad. We split it which was a good idea. Lettuce was fresh and topped with some olives. Pin wheels of cold cuts and cheese were added as a garnish. We thought that was an interesting approach. We continued with a cup of Italian Wedding soup and bread donuts dripping with garlic butter. Wifey had spaghetti and meatballs. Harty serving with about 5 nicely cooked meatballs. Sauce, gravy, was on the sweet side. Meatballs were tender and appeared to be homemade. I went with linguine dressed with olive oil and garlic, and added shrimp and mushrooms for additional flavor. Shrimp were a good size and cooked perfectly. Serving size was very good, but garlic and oil were a little light for my taste. Will definitely order this dish again. It did not disappoint. Mike actually greeted us as we departed. Highly recommend without any reservations. Will definitely return. read more

Mikes is an authentic Italian restaurant. The food is fantastic. The atmosphere is pleasant and Mike the owner personally comes out and checks on you. I highly recommend this fabulous restaurant. The prices are also very reasonable. read more

I am staying at the attached hotel while Mike's is hosting a party. I am on the 3rd floor on the opposite side of the building and the music is thumping so loudly it is rattling my windows. It started at 4pm and is still going at 10pm. Zero consideration for the hotel guests. read more

The staff were very friendly and the dining room was spacious. The menu listed good vegetarian options. Food was great. read more

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We love Mike's Italian! Highly recommend! Now they have more excellent new appetizers on the menu too. Definitely enjoy a meal or just pop in to their beautiful bar and have a few drinks and appetizers. They recently added calamari, italian meatballs and bruschetta to their menu. We tried them all and love them all. The service is amazing too! read more

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I will add this up to "it was my wife's pick!!" One of our repairmen recommended this . . . hopefully, he loved the fish-fry or something, because the fare, the Italian, and the cocktails were all lacking. It was pretty busy, with locals, but I'm not sure why. My first guess should have been that it was connected to a hotel ... and not a five-star hotel. From there, it went down hill. If you are staying at the hotel, of have small kids needing food, it will fill the bellies. read more

The food and service was great. The atmosphere was nice. We will definitely go back.

We ate dinner here and the food was fantastic. The owner came to our table to talk and ask how everything was. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Wow, an absolute gem! Far and away the best meal we had on our family trip to the Dells. Generous portions, delicious recipes, and fresh desserts. Chicken and veal parm entrees were cooked to perfection. Linguine as well as spaghetti and meatballs were also enjoyed by others at our table. Each meal came with homemade bread and a generous side salad or cup of soup. Kids meals were generous portions as well. Complimentary ice cream sandwiches for kids. The tiramisu was rich and creamy, and my Italian dad couldn't stop raving about the "outstanding" cannolis (and believe me when I tell you that he's eaten his share of cannolis in his life!). We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate my parents' 42nd anniversary! We are from the Chicago suburbs, so we were pleasantly surprised to find this place. It is a family restaurant; service was excellent, and you could tell they cared about making everything perfect. We will definitely be back! Pro tip: Pay with cash. Like many places, there is a credit card fee (4%). read more

Had an early dinner after some nice antique thrift shopping in downtown Baraboo. We sat at a nice booth and on the walk there, you can take in the generous space. There is a large dining area, bar, and a nice open kitchen to view the lovely brick pizza oven. Our service was attentative, polite, and overall great. They were flexible and checked on us without being intrusive. Food-wise, their presentation is lovely. My wife really had the shrimp florentine and we also shared a medium (16") margheritta pizza with sausage added on. My wife complimented the quality of the shrimp, great texture, fresh flavor, nice preparation. The quantity seemed a little small for the pasta itself. The pasta does include a crisp and fresh side salad and a warm garlic glazed roll. Our pizza was OK. It looks impressive and you quantity-wise was good. The sausage and mozzarella was tasty, but the sauce was very sweet. I get that sugar is added to cut acidic flavor, but the sweet flavor was very pronounced. The crust was also a bit heavier than expected. It does hold the generous ingredients well, but it gets dry and tough at the end, not chewy or doughy. We were so full. read more

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We've eaten here many times and we are always happy with our experience. Finally leaving a review because they really deserve to know what a great restaurant they run! We walked in on a busy Friday night. Got seated at the last open table. Servers were kind and helpful. Ordered the baked ravioli for appetizer. The sauce was fantastic! I ordered the steak and substituted broccoli instead of noodles. Flavor was excellent and cooked perfectly, medium. My husband had a pepperoni and pineapple calzone. I know, very strange combo, but that's what he likes. It had ricotta and mozzarella. I had to try it, and wow it delicious! With marinara on the side. It was a lovely meal and the service was great! The owner came to our table, he is so nice and the hostess is always happy and friendly! read more

We were seated quickly and were served by the nicest waiter, Cody. He made recommendations and checked on us frequently. The food was delicious and priced appropriately. We ordered two of the specials. We will definitely return!! read more

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Super tasty pizzas with fresh ingredients, quality sauce & great crust. It's a relatively large intimately-lit lovely restaurant with a smaller bar in the center, as well as a very bright room available for rental. Booths & tables available for seating. Prices reflect a nicer sit-down restaurant & had a large menu with plenty of options, but the pizza is my definite recommendation. The wait & bar staff have been really fun to talk to and know what they're doing. I've never seen a restaurant be so on top of splitting bills for a large group no-questions-asked. My sister had rented the bright, airy party room multiple times & it has been a great experience. There's a pretty fireplace & a buffet along the wall to line up all of your pizzas/order & the staff is pretty attentive despite being in a closed off area. She was able to bring & hang her own decorations without any issues. It's attached to one of the larger hotels so there is great parking. We live in Baraboo & while we're not very frequent to this location as a date night, it definitely worth popping in to try it out with family & friends! We'll definitely return for larger groups. Stop in for pizza & friendly service! read more

Mike was awesome and the food was top notch!! We had the lasagna, chicken parm and Alfredo read more

Mike's Italian Restaurant - Got to meet Mike - Pizza Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

We stopped at Mike's for a late dinner while we were in town. Mike, the owner, greeted us with a hearty "Hello!" as we passed by him. I ordered the baked ravioli while my husband ordered the chicken piccata. Both dishes came out in a reasonable amount of time and were piping hot and absolutely delicious! Mike came over to see if we were pleased with our food. He clearly takes great pride in his food and service. On the way out, he thanked us for coming in! I would highly recommend Mike's Italian restaurant if you are ever in the area. read more

Food and service at this establishment was first class. You might be a little apprehensive of a restaurant in a no name hotel but don't let that scare you away. The food was fresh with ample portion sizes. The only disappointment was the lemon drop martini...... stick with the bet or a 2 ingredient cocktail. read more

Found this gem thanks to Yelp! Mike greeted us from the kitchen with fist bumps ;) The service was decent and the food was delicious! The pizzas are HUGE! Several commented on the red sauce being sweet, which I would not agree with it. There was something different that I haven't figured out yet, but not in a bad way. The crust was pan style, not thick, perfect IMO. The sausage pieces were huge and the star of the pizza. I opted for the tomato florentine soup which was stellar, with a lot of flavor depth, as if it had been cooking all day! I also ordered the Greek pasta which was a thick spicy lemon & feta sauce. I was surprised when the wait staff asked mild, medium or hot. When in doubt, go medium. It was just a hint of hot, not much, but I think hot would be odd with lemon, feta and shrimp. I was excited about the dinner roll based on pictures. Sadly I was disappointed... it was very fresh and had good flavor but it was very dense, like pizza crust that didn't rise. Plus I expected it to be loaded with butter and garlic and it was neither. Overall, we enjoyed it and will definitely go back! read more

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Ambiance is five stars. Super cute diner with cozy booths and tables. Service is also five stars. Very friendly, locally owned business. The pizza sauce was quite sweet, which confused the heck out of me. It looked so delicious that my brain could not compute why my tastebuds are not happy. Crust was good and chewy, though a tad bit thicker than the NY style I'm used to. Cheese and sausage were great, but again that sweet tomato sauce was not doing it for me. The shrimp florentine was good. Shrimps were large and juicy. Pasta was good. Nothing really brings me back to try it again, though. I think it's a great local option as others have mentioned. As someone who is traveling from a few hours away, though, I would drive farther for other options next time. read more

Mike's Italian Restaurant - Shrimp florentine - Pizza Near Me - Baraboo, Wisconsin

My family and I were in for the weekend. We came here right after water park. Our hostess was very friendly. We wanted to try their cod but it was not available on Sunday, however Mike(The Chef) recommended salmon with lemon sauce. It was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. We also tries Shrimp Diavolo and Shrimp florentine. We will definitely be back. read more

No, seriously.. I wanted to impress my friend. I told her I would take her out for 'traditional American Food' Folks.. not gonna lie... I took her out for PIZZA. Any dad in America will tell you @Dad I want pizza." Well, Mexican food is food. But is hi want Italian? Seriously this is the place. Yelp Steve-O means it. I ordered a pizza also known as Za: priced. Wow! The pics says it all. Oh and yes we will def come back to this place and hi will being hit family and friends. I met the owner. Mike. A respectable man that does a fest job. The place is roomy. CLEAN. And to food is made with love. Enjoy the pics. I would say the best food around. I will post more of our visits. The best ever. And yes I will 'keep coming back'! You will too. Prices are the best. Check this place out. You will need a nap after. He is doing a reception for right with 300 guests that he is serving food to for a wedding... Check him out, thank me later. Until the next review.. Yelp Steve--O, out! read more

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Was looking for a local Italian restaurant and decided on Mikes. We went on a Monday evening and it wasn't very busy. I almost ordered pizza as they had a fire brick over. Atmosphere was very laid back. We had the cheese bread, fettuccine, spaghetti, and ravioli as entrees in our party. EVERYTHING was delicious! Our kids usually don't eat much but they really went to town. You can't go wrong if you're looking for a good meal. read more

Appetizers, drinks, and dinner for 41 people in private room. Wendy (the coordinator) was excellent to work with. My guests had choice of 4 entrees (which I selected) served seated. Appetizers (fresh bruschetta, stuffed mushrooms, and wings) were delicious! All meals were served in less than 10 minutes - one table at a time. Food was wonderful! Service during the meal was attentive and prompt. Wendy constructed a dessert table that was gorgeous and the hit of the party. Appreciated that Chef Mike came out to greet my guests - super nice touch! Thank you for a memorable 80th birthday. read more

Food: Excellent. Fresh, quality and just like grandma used to make. Service: Excellent. Friendly, attentive, informative staff. Ambiance: Excellent. It feels like a mix of modern and cozy. read more

food 5 stars! service 5stars! Absolutely the best Italian food just outside of the Dells. It was totally worth the 10 minute drive and we will absolutely be coming back. read more

Fantastic food! Fantastic service! Definitely recommend. We will be returning when we are in town.

Got carry out for a big group... it was very good, something for everyone. The Chicken Alfredo & Greek pasta special were a hit!

Food was yummy and staff very friendly, price was very reasonable. It was a nice authentic Italian restaurant

Absolutely delicious! Authentic Italian food at it's best! Great staff too! Beautiful decor once you're in the door! YUM! YUM!

Nice place, clean and welcoming, our server Tim was spot on with everything we needed and the Stromboli we had was out of this world. We have been back 3 times and everything we have had was delicious. I recommend the Stromboli and ask for Tim to be your server. You can thank me later. Definitely five stars! read more

Our waiter tim was wonderful! Very helpful. We met both the husband and wife owners, Mike actually does the cooking and he came out and talked to us to ask how everything tasted. Highly recommend... the food was great! read more

Food was hot and delicious, It wasnt very busy, service was great. They have the best marinara.

We just were in Venice last month..... the food at this restaurant was better than anything we had to eat in Italy. The service was also first rate, I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves good food. read more

This is a very simple review. We ate there we enjoyed it. The food was good. We had the eggplant Parmesan and a bowl of pasta. Their homemade sauce is delicious and the house barefoot wine Pinot Grigio was surprisingly good by the glass. We split a dish between three of us and they generously split salad . The kitchen is open to viewing the owner. Met us and said hi. The outside of the restaurant isn't terribly attractive, but don't let it scare you away. They've done the inside. Nicely it's warm comfy. They have some Wisconsin specials on the menu. Will return when we're in the area again. I typically reserve five stars for only the foodie places, but we really don't want to suggest anything was wrong. This is well executed standard American Italian faire with a quality menu. Baraboo Wisconsin is a lovely launchpad for regional tourist attractions, including the Dells the international crane foundation North freedom rail, museum, the local zoo, the circus museum, Aldo Leopold center and Devils Lake. read more

Service was great when we stopped in on a Wednesday evening! I had the Eggplant Parm. It was the best Eggplant Parm that I have ever tasted. The red sauce was to die for. Others at my table also tried the Chicken Marsala and the Fettuccine Alfredo. Everyone loved their food. The bread they serve with the meal was also very tasty. Would 100% go again when in the area! read more

Service was fun and fabulous! We were seated promptly, and the menu has a great selection of all the Italian favorites. The tomato basil soup was a hit with my unadventurous eater! We had a cheese pizza, baked ziti, and spaghetti with meatballs. I think my ziti might still be steaming when I open my take home box tomorrow. Our waiter gave my teenagers ice cream sandwiches for dessert! You leave with a full belly--and plenty for your next meal. Grazie infinite!! read more