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    Milton's American Trattoria

    4.6 (111 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MILTON'S AMERICAN TRATTORIA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed

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    TIRAMISU
    Isabella M.

    CHEF'S KISS I can't even begin to THINK of a word that describes the feeling(s) we have experienced. EUPHORIC. Our taste buds have exploded--and from someone who has had his fair share of Italian food, my boyfriend has rated this in the top 3. The tiramisu was heavenly. I loved how much Marsala was soaked into the lady finger sponge cake. And the white cream around it was the cherry ** on top! ... the food, the service, the decor was all-so-spitz-ing. Chico was a fabulous and attentive waiter who also respected our time. PSA there's a speakeasy with a ¡POST-IT! wall and photo both to share memories ... SHHH!

    Garlic bread
    Maggie J.

    We have been many times now since they first opened and the food has been consistently delicious. I appreciate that the menu rotates enough to keep things interesting but my favorites remain in rotation. Service is always friendly and the ambiance in the dining room is such a great vibe. We enjoy going for drinks at Lee's next door before coming for dinner. I love trying new dishes but I can never leave dinner without having the caffe noncoretto.

    Rigatoni and two sauce lasagna
    Katya S.

    Gosh, our dinner here was PERFECT. It is such a cool restaurant with a laid back, relaxing atmosphere. We went to Lee's next door for a drink which is down the hall, and loved it there too. Our server was very attentive, and when we were indecisive on food options, he gave honest and truthful feedback! He even got us the onion rings on the house because we were indecisive about appetizers. I wouldn't have normally ordered those, but they were SO good!! The food was worth the price, and I am looking forward to eventually coming back!!

    Grilled Branzino-$36! Delicious! Would've loved some lemon. Beware--FULL of bones!
    Mikhael W.

    What a delight to be given the opportunity to hang out with Milton and his crew! The space is small--very cozy and imitate, dim lighting. Please request the bread omg the best part of the meal. The breadsticks would most certainly be a last meal request from yours truly. The charred cabbage was satisfying...could've used a little salt. I appreciate the "small bones" warning from our waitress as I ordered the branzino but boy what an understatement!!! If I hadn't grown up in Louisiana picking bones since I was in diapers a choking incident or hospitalization would have been my wild card for the evening! The fish was delicate and fresh- could've used a little more salt. My rum based cocktail was divine, wish there was more of it. I'm grateful for the dining experience at Milton's! Grab bae and head over to Lee's for a smooth nightcap!

    Chicken parm
    Meghana J.

    Epic date night spot! Unfortunately a bit hard to get a reservation at so would recommend planning ahead, but really delicious Italian food! The chicken parm is a great classic no ruffles parm. The scampi was incredible. Can always stop by their connecting bar Lee's before or after.

    Shveta A.

    I started my evening at Milton's ascending a small yet imposing staircase to reach the dining area. I will say that the anticipation paid off. The place is impressive and elegant. The staff were also pleasant and attentive, checking in on us and making sure we knew what dishes were new and popular. Based on recommendations, I got the lasagna, which was designed based on the Italian flag and was stunning-both in appearance and taste. Each bite was balanced and flavorful, going well with both of the sauces. The chicken parm was also elevated in flavor, giving a home-like and rich feeling to each bite. For dessert I got the chocolate mousse and it was rich heavenly bliss. The meringue and mousse went perfectly together in both flavors and textures. A wonderful experience!

    Alexcia P.

    What an amazing experience! Each pasta has a delicious twist on how you know the original dish to be. Our waitress, who I missed the name of, was absolutely so incredible and honestly made the entire experience beyond exceptional. The restaurant feels like you're entering an old time Chicago Italian restaurant, it's a perfect date night or girls night spot.

    Chicken Parm
    Tara O.

    What can I say?!!! From the service to the food to the drinks, everything was amazing. We went to Lee's first for a drink because our reservation time had not yet come. Both space were small but not cramped and the decor was nice. I had the chicken parm and also tasted the lasagna. The portions sizes were great and the everything was flavorful. I ordered a glass of wine as recommended by my waiter and was not disappointed. I'll be going back. I have so much to try.

    Chaplin Swizzle
    Tiffany J.

    Milton's is one of the restaurant concepts from the Local Foods Group. It's located in the former Benjy's and reservations are recommended. We sat at a two top booth. It was a bit small as we had jackets and purses, but we managed. Our server was Kara and she was great. My friend read reviews prior to our visit so she was aware of the complimentary bread basket. The bread basket is by request only and is not on the menu. It was really good and I'm glad we ordered it! The bread is baked fresh daily and they only bake enough for the day. I started with the Chaplin Swizzle. It was sweet and bubbly. The drink was very pretty and had a gradient effect. I also tried the Turin Horse which was similar to a Negroni. It had a completely different flavor profile, but I really enjoyed it. For my entrée I had the Roast Chicken. It was so juicy and flavorful. The portion was large and I had plenty for leftovers. I also enjoyed the bed of greens that accompanied the chicken. For dessert, I had the Olive Oil Cake. It came with vanilla ice cream and it was really good! I'm not sure if the chocolate cake is still on the menu, but we were told that it's the same recipe from Benjy's. Great food and great service! I'm really happy I had the opportunity to dine at Milton's!

    Kathy V.

    After getting back from our Dallas trip, my friend and I were craving something comforting--so pasta it was (her favorite). We ended up here and honestly, it did not disappoint. We ordered the scallop special, chicken parm, and the sourdough tagliatelle, and everything was so good. You can really taste the difference--everything felt fresh, like it was made from scratch with quality ingredients. Service was also a highlight. The staff were super welcoming, attentive, and just genuinely nice, which made the whole experience even better. The ambiance was really cute and cozy--perfect for a date night or even a chill small group hang. Overall, a solid spot if you're in the mood for good pasta and a comfortable vibe

    Sourdough pasta
    Daisy P.

    Milton's is a great spot if you're looking for Italian cuisine. Beautiful indoor decor, great for a date night, specially occasion or event. Bar area is very nice and great customer service. As it was our first time there the server gave us a complimentary mushroom appetizer it had great flavor although it is not on the menu. What I ordered : Appetizer Tuna N'duja (very fresh not too much flavor or spice) Sourdough Tagliatelle (10/10) Ruby Royale (fresh not too sweet) Pinot Noir One thing to note is Milton's has a speakeasy connected inside called Lee's. This makes it an even more fun time out because you can start at Lees and then go eat at Milton's or vice versa. There is also a photobooth at Lee's!

    Bolognese
    Jacob C.

    I think I owe Milton and an apology. Milton's was our backup restaurant on a busy Friday night, but it should've been our first choice. I'm sorry Milton. Having to walk up the steps into the restaurant and enter the art deco-esque atmosphere was a shocking and well received suprise upon entry. I have never been more impressed by a restaurants interior. And as a music lover, you could tell the playlist was personally curated to perfect the atmosphere. lover and I greatly appreciated this. The Ruby Royale cocktail was to our liking, as was the Arnold Palmer which was made with some kind of lemon soda. The bolognese was delicious with an abundant amount of bread crumbs that were to my liking. The chicken Parmesan was solid and well made. Not necessarily standout if I must point out however. I find chicken Parmesan to be only as good as it's sauce, and sauce there was little. Together with the polished luxe atmosphere, the service was outstanding and friendly. The friendly service leveled out the nerves of being in such a visually stunning environment.

    Downstairs entry
    Susan P.

    Headed here for a birthday celebration and after we located the entrance and scaled the stairs, found a charming dining room with subtle lighting. Consider elsewhere if any of your party has mobility issues. The effort is worth it. Wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Answered questions and were quite knowledgeable about the menu. Started out with beef carpaccio and it was a lovely rendition that for my taste needed more caper presence and less of the flash fried greens but that's preference. Our mains were the hundred layer lasagna that rotates its composition with our version leaning deeply towards the traditional and the cresta de gallo which was rich and filling. They comped a birthday tiramisu which was huge and definitely after downing pasta, more than enough for two.

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