This is a quintessential Italian restaurant. The decor and feel are perfect and we didn't even…read morerealize they had wood fired pizza- so I guess we're heading back since it was a shrimp day for us all! Reservations online were really easy, and they made sure we got to our show on time.

I took 10 of my family members out for a birthday here last night and loved the ambiance. I've had…read moregreat pizza, and great Italian food before, so I had high expectations for this place. I am pretty adventurous with my food choices, so I got one of the more non traditional foods on the menu - the Quattro gusti (4 flavors, literally) - it was pizza that was mushrooms, prosciutto, olives and artichokes. I didn't find the combination necessarily poor, but not exceptional. The pizza was standard for the Neapolitan style in that it gooey cheesy thin crust and I thought quality was alright. My wife got the Quattro formaggi and thought the olive oil base upset her fragile stomach - so take that as it is. Other than that, the family swore by the food they had - noting favorites like any of the pasta and particularly the chicken Parmesan and spumoni for dessert. Santo, our server was exceptional with our service. Very attentive and informative when need be.

Today, April 16, for our 43rd Anniversary dinner, we chose our neighborhood-ish Italian fave…read moreCalderone Club, where we have always felt as one of the family! Take away to home, 2 minutes by car, the deep--fried Eggplant was dropped to cook once I walked in the door. As well, Chicken Marsala with creamy sauce/gravy, unctuous mushrooms and penne. All food was perfect, fantastic uber hot tasty marinara for lemon juiced-salted eggplant "fries". Unbelievably delish! The Marsala. Wow. Truly great food, great folks..thx to long-time owners/hosts/emcees Carmelo and Frank. Would loved to have stayed and enjoyed the operatic styled Bel Canto singing, yet, no loss in quality, temperature or bang for your buck. Grazie Calderone family.

We came here with another couple while we were in town visiting friends. The other couple knew the…read moreowner of the place and boy that is a bonus, but it does not give you extra points for flavor, service, wine selection for proper pairing or just ambiance and all around great feeling when you are leaving. This place does need more parking to hold the number of patrons wanting great food and flavorful Italian food and drink. The deep fried mushrooms we had for an appetizer with marinara sauce were spot on. My chicken Marsala had ample mushrooms and a flavorful sauce with a side of pasta. My spouses veal Marsala was even better than my chicken. Bread and oil or butter early on was warm and went well with the short wait for food. It is a bit crowded inside, but that is a sign of spectacular food and service.

Dorma is an amazing neighborhood staple with friendly staff and excellent food. So cozy and…read morewelcoming. I am always left with good vibes after a visit. Highly recommend. (Alliexander, who left a 1-star review below, must be mistaking this restaurant for another. The owners have never owned another restaurant and I can't ever imagine them treating someone like this.)

Cute neighborhood spot serving up tasty food and cocktails/drinks. We came for brunch and sat…read moreoutside on a beautiful June day. The server had a sandwich special she mentioned that had aioli and was fantasticccccc. I am still dreaming about it haha. My friends ordered some other items and they liked theirs as well. All-in-all, everything was good, but I do feel like the bill was pretty pricey. Would still return and maybe take advantage of their happy hour!

Dorsia's - Milwaukee…read more Dorsia's did not disappoint. I tried the pasta flight and it was absolutely the bomb--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Each pasta had its own personality, perfectly cooked, and the sauces were indulgent without being overwhelming. You can tell everything is made with intention and love. The presentation was beautiful, the portions were generous, and every bite had me wanting more. If you're a pasta lover, the flight is a must-order. Dorsia's is definitely a spot I'd return to again and again. Milwaukee, this one's a gem.

Parking on Brady St can be a nightmare, so be prepared to walk, especially on busy nights! The…read moreinterior is quite small and our four top table barely fit everything we ordered. Our server was very nice. We didn't realize the pasta flights came in separate bowls now instead of a flight on a board, but regardless, the portion sizes were quite nice. The mac n cheese was definitely our favorite!

Well shit, no wonder this place is nominated for a James Beard Award. I'm literally still thinking…read moreabout all the good food 24 hours later. It's actually shocking I've only just made it here because Ca'Lucchenzo has been on my to-go list for years. Lucky for me, my girlfriends planned a dinner to catch up and one of them chose this spot. Hot tip: make the reservation. Those go fassst! We went on the Tuesday night and it was full, with repeated table turnover. Delightful atmosphere. Very cozy, with warm tones, dimer lighting, and thoughtfully curated Italian'esque decor. Loved that there is a whole area where you can look onto the from-scratch pasta being made. However, that's over in the dining room and we actually sat on the bar side. There's maybe a dozen seats wrapped around their full-service bar, and then a small high-top tucked behind, where we sat. Our server, Malichai, new allllll of his stuff. When I tell you this menu is so clearly planned with immense detail, and changes pretty much daily, but this man knew every thing there was to know. We found that to be so helpful because as first timers it's hard to know what - and how many dishes - to choose. In the end, we landed on a handful of picks from the antipasti section, which we're all great shareable sizes. And then of course we needed pasta, so selected two of those to share as well. Can I recall what each dish was? No. Can I recall everything being extremely flavorful and enjoyable? Absolutely! From goat cheese and white asparagus, to creamy potato ravioli and the most insane/delicious focaccia of my life... we all noted how great every bite was. Oh and the drinks + dessert selection lived up to the hype too. I had a citrusy gin cocktail, and we finished with some sort of hazelnut chocolate cake. 10/10. Super duper excited to bring my husband here. He appreciates the craft of good food and boy that is what this place is alllll about.

I enjoyed dinner at Ca'Lucchenzo, and found the seafood pasta and deviled eggs delicious but just a…read morebit lacking for the price. Enjoyable ambiance and evening and my friends liked their dishes they ordered as well!

Wow, the Cantaloupe with Burrata is probably one of the best things I've eaten in a long time!!!…read moreYou wouldn't think something so simple would be so amazing, but it is. They drizzle olive oil, pink peppercorns and pink sea salt flakes with fennel fronds. The Burrata was buttery tasting and complimented the cantaloupe so well.

Mina is *the* spot for a taste of a meal abroad with that home-cooked feel. Bringing European…read moreflavors to Milwaukee in all forms of small bites, plates, and drinks. Their rotating menu is full of fresh and local food like no other! It doesn't matter if you can't pronounce what you're ordering; Patrice and Ryan bring flavors together that you've never thought of but now never want to live without! Don't worry if you're Veg, GF, or DF, they've got it all (and it's all delicious).

Food Fam and I came here for a Filipino Food Pop Up by Bad English. Filipino food is popular on the…read moreEast and West Coasts, plus Chicago. We were excited to have representation in MKE! First of all, I can't believe I have never set foot in this restaurant. I like the overall vibe of the place. Diving into the food, we ordered the lumpia Shanghai (egg rolls) to start. Crunchy and yummy! For my main dish, I ordered the Ulam with longganisa (Filipino chorizo) and a fried egg. My cousins ordered the Ulam with Chicken Adobo. Basically, Ulam is garlic fried rice with a pickled slaw on the side. Vinegar was served on the side for extra flavor. We were impressed at how the dishes were elevated, yet maintained the traditional flavor. If we were at home, we would have had two platefuls of everything! For dessert, we split some Turon (plantains with mango & jackfruit wrapped in egg roll wrapper and fried). Definitely wanted more - but forced myself to say no! Our server was super nice and very attentive. She made sure our waters were full (we are on a hydration kick). Overall, I was happy we made it out on a Monday night and satisfied my craving for Filipino food! I will definitely be back to try their normal offerings.

This is a review of the "Kamayan Feast Popup" (held at Love Café), which was based on the same…read moredishes in "The Bad English Filipino Popup" at L'Incontro every Monday and Thursday. The feast included Fried Whole Snapper, Adobo (Grilled Chicken Skewers), Lumpia Shanghai (Fried Spring Roll), Kare-Kare (Pork Belly), Longanisa (Pork Sausage), Pancit Canton (Stir-fried Noodles), and Garlic Frid Rice. Of all dishes, we found the Fried Spring Roll and the Pork Sausage to be the tastiest. The Fried Red Snapper was also very good. Even though we did not find the Chicken Skewers to be particularly flavorful during the feast, we really liked them when we had them as leftovers a couple of days later. The Pork Belly had shrimp paste that gave the dish a strong flavor, which one of us enjoyed. The stir-fried noodles and garlic fried rice were good but not as distinguished. Overall, we really enjoyed the feast and would like to go to "The Bad English Filipino Popup" at L'Incontro in the future.

Centro cafe is a great little hidden gem in Riverwest. The prices are a little higher than other…read morevenues in the area, but the food is well worth it. The flavors, the layers, the searing, the fresh ingredients, all fantastic. And with an exposed hot kitchen in the dining area, you can watch it all come together. The ambiance is nice, making it a great date spot. And the service is attentive without being too much. The craft cocktails and NA spritzes are fantastic, with unique and well balanced flavors. And the attached speakeasy (Bar Centro) makes for a perfect after dinner stop for another cocktail and live music 3 nights a week.

A hidden gem in River West. Probably one of those places I love going if I had more time. Next…read moredoor they have a waiting area which by the way have live band on some nights Food is always good never disappoints. Love the open kitchen concept Loved the home made pepperoni pizza the sauce was not overwhelming to much love the fact that it had a lot of cheese. The bolognese in every bite you can taste that braise beef You can never go wrong with share the Caesar

I had my bridal shower in their event space on 04/11/26. It was the most magical day with all my…read moreloved ones! The staff were great - they were attentive, friendly, and overall wonderful to work with. We were able to customize our floor plan with different tables and chairs that fit our vision. The decorations and colors matched perfectly with my theme (Love is in Bloom)! They also provided a projector and screen that we used for the games. My sister made a Spotify playlist specifically for this day that they played as well! My sister and I toured the venue about a year in advance and immediately booked it; I'm so glad we did because there were multiple inquiries later on which goes to show how many people truly want their special event held here. The owner, Ahidé, was such a dream to work with during the process. She was informative, kind, and always made sure we got what we needed throughout. We ordered the brunch menu which included eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, lemon ricotta french toast, pastries, and a small parfait bar. The food was seriously 10000/10! My guests gave so many compliments on the food, the drinks, the decor, and everything in between. Ahidé even went the extra mile to customize the bar and brunch signs that matched my theme! She made sure to check on us right after the food was served and was available if we needed anything at all. Every little detail was perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you SO much Tauro Cocina for making my bridal shower a dream come true

We had a great first dining experience at Tauro Cocina! I kept hearing about how great of a spot it…read moreis, but haven't been to this building since it was Trocadero back in the day. I love the location of this restaurant, a cozy little nook set apart from the business of downtown but still so accessible! With events happening at the fiserv and new music venue in the deer district, it was a welcome reprieve from the action. The restaurant itself is lively but chill - is there a word for that!? lol very laid back, friendly and informed staff. We were able to snag a seat at the bar which was great - it's probably got 12-15 seats. Full dinner service too! My husband got a mezcal old fashioned (not on the menu) and I got a spicy margarita. Both were great! As for food, the menu is eclectic, but everything looks and tasted great! We got 2 appetizers, the bruschetta and stuff pepper - both were delish!! And then we shared the braised beef risotto topped off the night with a spirit free strawberry Fresca & churros (SO GOOD). Great experience for deciding last minute and getting a walk in spot.

This place has good authentic Italian food. Our server Anna was very attentive and answered all of…read moreour questions. She gave us some history of the restaurant, told us about the food, and packed up our leftovers once we were done. I loved the professionalism, but it didn't feel forced.. this is what fine dining should be. It looks like a hidden gem... the inside is calm and homey but gives subtle hints that you are about to get some fantastic food. A smaller menu is always a green flag for me. Kitchens can only do so much and when the menu is short and concise you just know they are putting effort into the food. I ordered the bolognese and I absolutely loved the bolognese. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

We love the ambiance at this restaurant. The family recipe, red sauce is one of the best. We've…read moreoverlooked the inconsistency in the size of the drinks. $5 up charge for a child-size side Cesar salad, the amount of time it takes to get acknowledged by wait staff and to get drinks however not after our last visit. We had reservations on a Friday night and were greeted by a friendly host and seated immediately. Thank you! We sat for a long time before a waitress approached us. No friendliness or smile. Ordered drinks and as always it took a very long time to receive them. Our group ordered 4 meatballs and angel hair pasta dishes and two of the dishes had very little angel hair pasta, even for small eaters. Both of the Shrimp linguini dishes had very little shrimp for $32 each. After our food was brought to the table we did not see our waitress fora very long time. There was no check in to see how the food was tasting or if we needed more drinks. We finally were able to order wine to drink with our dinners which were mostly gone. Another long wait for drinks. There was a long wait to get the check and to process the credit card. Sadly all of this equated to a poor dining experience for our group of 7. We won't be back.