Huge portions, delicious options, and excellent service. We will be back. I thought the tortolini…read morewas the best I've ever eaten. The wine pairing suggestions were spot on, too. We are outside on a lovely late summer evening.

Everyone enjoy the food they ordered Waiter was on game…read moregame with all of uus. We were allow to stay after closing which was noce for our gathering.

This is one of our regular stops when we want Italian. The pizza is the best and has never failed…read moreus. We decided to deviate from our normal order of pizza and order pasta. We went Friday evening and split cheese garlic bread and one special menu pasta dish. It was Lobster, shrimp stuffed manicotti. The idea was there but in the description it states pieces of lobster etc. But...the filling was similar to a pate/minced filling. It was also very dark in color and extremely fishy flavored. We both didn't finish it and decided to stick with pizza from now on. The pasta wasn't cheap either. After this happened I remembered another time the mushroom ravioli had similar filling. No thanks. Come for pizza and just order pizza!

The atmosphere and service were great, but the food was not. The calamari appetizer seemed to be…read morefrozen, the breading was soggy, did not adhere to the food, it was extremely chewy, and had to cut with a knife. The mushroom pasta special dish was terrible. The dish had around 10 bland noodles in it, and what seemed like two large cans of awful mushrooms in it. The mushroom portion of the dish was so salty that it was hard to eat, and made my guest gag while trying to eat the $25 dish out of respect. The lobster pasta special allegedly had lobster, shrimp, and scallops in the dish. But the result was a grey colored mush with bad texture and even worse flavor. The only food that was on par with the price was the garlic bread, cheese sticks, and the lasagna. This was definitely not worth a $200 dinner. I would recommend making spaghetti at home.

Building when you walk in is beautiful you wouldn't think that by just a plain building. Had the…read moreFrench onion soup very cheesy and good amount of bread in the soup. Main meal I had spaghetti and meatballs again excellent one of the better ones in the area. Better than That's Amore and all the other ones by South Ridge and down 76th Street Service was good they always are pleasant staff. Th lasagne has ricotta cheese in it. No ricotta cheese in that's Amore or Ann's it's not a true Italian lasagne if it doesn't have ricotta cheese in it. Just go to this place a true Italian restaurant. Sicilian Steak looked great. Just try it you'll be saying That's some great Italian food.

Delightful. We had a reservation but didn't need one. On a weeknight evening it was not too busy…read more Many were at the bar watching the World Cup, only 1 tv there at the bar. Enough space in restaurant for parties large and small. So gorgeously decorated, very authentic and romantically dark. Our server Debbie was so sweet and attentive. I ordered the chicken piccata which was so delicious they used the perfect amount of lemon that really tied the dish together. The pasta was cooked well and the chicken was juicy. My friend had the capellini pomodoro which was also delicious. To end the visit we had to get an authentic Italian dessert of course. We had the tartufo which was so delicious and rich, a chocolate ice cream type of dessert with cocoa powder and hazelnut pieces. Absolutely loved the experience, very quick and easy to get seated, the food came quickly and tastes so amazing. I'll have to come back and try their pizza and other dishes, there were so many amazing options on the menu.

We usually go there for their pizza and garlic bread. Great bread, mama Mia style. This time I…read morethought I'd try something else. I got the lasagna. What a great choice I made. It was wonderful!!!!

This place used to have great food - not any more! This review is about the third time we had an…read moreerror in our order and bad food. Mosticioli with cheese was dry because they over cooked it. The cheese on top was dark brown and crusty. Ordered sausage sandwich on garlic bread with cheese and onions- no cheese no butter on the bread and they sautéed the onions so they were greasy and limp. You might expect those onions on a greasy burger. Extra garlic bread ordered was the color of dark toast and wad very hard. . The last two times we did not have good food and the order was wrong. ​

I have been here twice in the last 2 weeks. I can with friends for cocktails and pizza- we each…read moreordered a different one and had enough left to swap leftovers and take a bunch home! The burrata appetizer was good. The atmosphere at night is wonderful-- airy, buzzing with a good energy that you can tell people are enjoying themselves. The decor is modern and a touch European? Then I went with my husband for late lunch and cocktails. We split the meatball appetizer with the Vodka sauce and it was delicious as well as a pizza! We were big fans. The cocktails were also fantastic and refreshingly unique. Overall, I could see myself coming here for a lot of reasons. And Juan, my server both times was 5/5 as well. Highly recommend!

Ok hidden gem for sure but also not because like this place was packed! How is it that folks aren't…read moretalking about ZA in the Wauwatosa/Milwaukee area for weeknight bites/happy hour/pizza. First off Tuesdays = $10 martinis so gather your girls and spill some tea. Recommend a reservation because like I said even on a Tuesday it was a full house! Order the mozzarella bites and Brussel sprouts - you're welcome! The peach prosciutto pizza was good ask for a side of balsamic glaze so you can drizzle that on until your heart is content - you can thank me later!

I love the pesto bucatini with the crispy chicken. Their Cesar salad is to die for. Indoor and…read moreoutdoor dining without servers as the food runner just runs the food out to you but everything needs to be purchased at the counter. The food is so flavorful and fresh. It's clean and the service is quick!

I ordered take out for two pasta dishes and it was ready in 10 minutes of me calling, super quick!…read more I ordered a more hearty dish, pappardelle and a lighter, fresh dish, campanelle signature. Both were so good, flavorful and filling! Everything was really smooth with pick up and the food was delicious!

Wow, this was a true Italian culinary experience conveniently placed in a walkable downtown…read moreWauwatosa. For our anniversary, we were interested in trying out a new, romantic, fancy restaurant and that's exactly what we experienced at Ristorante Bartolotta. From the dining area decor, to the dining arrangements, table setup, and handwritten anniversary card, dining here was an experience we'll cherish. Also, we got to enjoy the remainder of the Christmas/holiday decor felt like a winter wonderland. As for the food, it's difficult to pick a favorite dish because they were all delicious and unique. One of the interesting parts of dining here is that the menu will rotate monthly inspired by dishes from various parts of Italy. While I considered myself a dear lover of Italian food before, I quickly learned that my previous experience was limited and there are so many more authentic Italian dishes that I have not experienced but am eager to after trying dishes from the Trentino-Alto Adige region. I also appreciated the brief food history lesson provided by one of our waitresses about the dishes from this region. We learned that the dishes could be described as an Italian-Austrian fusion based on the location. Before ordering, we got a warm basket of bread with butter. Then, we enjoyed a four course meal - Antipasti, Primi, Secondi, Dolci with cocktails. We also received complimentary champagne to celebrate our anniversary. We truly appreciate all the attention to detail and extraordinary service throughout our dining experience. We even got to tell the waiter the abridged version of how we met. Some other highlights are how easy their online reservation system is - we were able to book this amazing dining experience in minutes. They also have a rewards program that's free to join. And you can bet we signed up as soon as we got home. Another thing I appreciated how they warmed or chilled the plates. And it seemed like they thoughtfully planned out the delivery of our courses because there was minimal wait time between each course - just enough time to savor and talk about how delicious the last dish was. Needless to say, I can't wait to come back and try the dishes from the next region of Italy for my birthday!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our anniversary at Ristorante Batolotta dal 1993. When…read morewe were there the chef was featuring dishes from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Our Lyft from downtown Milwaukee got us to the restaurant a bit before our reservation so we enjoyed a cocktail at the bar -- a delicious Negroni for me and a Veneziano Spritz for her. As we finished up our aperitifs our table was ready precisely at the time of our reservation. We wanted enjoy a bottle of wine with our meal, but despite being a fairly knowledgeable consumer of wine, I found the wine list overwhelmingly long -- especially because I am not well versed in Italian varieties and regions. Our waiter was very helpful in pointing out that there were several selections from the Abruzzo region that fit the profile we were looking for -- a flavorful, dry, red. The one I selected complimented the meal perfectly (Illuminati Ilico Riserva Montepulciano d' Abruzzo). Over all, the food was an excellent, four course Italian dinner, with several options to choose from for each course. The antipasto course for me was bruschetta -- bright and fresh on a nicely toasted crostini, topped with a thin shred of Parmigiano Reggiano. For my primi I chose the house made pasta with lamb meatballs -- probably the best spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had. My wife chose a rich, earthy cavatappi with wild mushrooms. For our secondi course my wife opted for roasted chicken with Mediterranean vegetables and I went with pan seared snapper. The chicken was perfectly roasted and properly sauced on the plate -- presented like one would expect at a family meal. On the other hand, the snapper was plated more like an upscale restaurant, but not as neat and fancy as I would have preferred. I did find the snapper to be the weakest of my four courses -- the flavors did't wow and the vegetable under the fish were eminently forgettable. I neglected to take a photo of our dolce course -- after my Negroni, a glass of prosecco to celebrate our anniversary, the bottle of wine, and a grappa as a digestif, I was feeling pretty relaxed. I do remember that the dessert was pretty damn good -- and I'm glad we took a Lyft back to our hotel.

We have been disappointed during our last few visits, and today left us with mixed feelings. The…read morepizza tasted great, and the extra cheese was satisfying, although there was not much meat. The beef ravioli, however, was more disappointing. As shown in the photo, there was very little meat and far too much thin, watery marinara sauce, leaving the dish without much substance. We did appreciate the fresh Italian bread basket. Our server, Antonio, came across as arrogant and was not particularly friendly. We chose to sit outside because the restaurant was very cold inside, but the outdoor seating area had so many flowers that we were constantly bothered by bugs and flies. It was also difficult to enjoy our meal with the smoking area located so close to the outdoor tables. One definite positive was the Brewers shuttle to American Family Field. Our driver was friendly, professional, and very safe. We truly appreciated that service. Unfortunately, we have also noticed that takeout pizza orders seem to be made with fewer ingredients. During our previous visit, we ordered extra cheese on our takeout pizza but clearly did not receive it. We are not sure when we will return, as the food quality and overall experience have become too inconsistent and not what we have been used to in past years.

Stopped here prior to a Brewer game to take the shuttle. Great place, lots of seating, stupendous…read morepizza! Delicious, authentic and huge! Service was awesome, very attentive and friendly. Our new shuttle for the games!