Tonight's visit was maybe my 4th or 5th (with every time leaving me wondering "why don't I come…read morehere more,") and it is tonight that I've decided that Egg & Flour is quintessential Milwaukee. This may be the extra helping of wine (I sat at the bar, and the gentleman politely asked "would you like some more wine?" and politely topped me off, because - quintessential Milwaukee), but in short: we have incredibly delicious pasta at reasonable prices in a fast-casual type setting. There's a world-class chef at the helm, but with any sort of air of being pretentious crowded out by video games, kitschy homey decor, and Midwest friendliness (and I'm not just talking about from the generous wine distributor, but his colleague also was very kind in making sure I had a good experience and welcoming me back soon). Tastes good and feels good. What's not to love?

Not what I expected but Solid choice!…read more I have always seen this place in bay view and wanted to give it a try especially since I found out the chef was previously on food network. This place is a no frills pasta with a more takeout feel. I think the food is solid past place. They will help you work through the menu if you have never been which I appreciate but wish they had a few more options as it seemed limited and not 100% as creative as I would have loved.

LOVE Santinos in Bay View. Right away the inside of the restaurant fills you with all of the…read moreItalian culture and class! Quickly seated for our reservation and had prompt service throughout our dining. The extensive wine/cocktail/mocktail list was well crafted and refreshing. And last but not least, the food was phenomenal. Splitting pizzas and pasta dishes amongst the table was a perfect way to sample multiple items. Pizza crust and ingredients were very fresh and happy sitting in the palette! Thank you Santino's!!

First time here. Came with another couple. It was a Thursday night, and we had 6:30 reservations…read more The place is a small, friendly looking standalone building on the corner. When you arrive, there is a bar with a seating area. There is also another seating area with a separate bar, which is where we sat. What I noticed first is that there are TVs set up throughout the restaurant playing Moonstruck, the 1987 movie with Cher and Nicolas Cage. It runs continuously, and I think without sound. I didn't have a direct line of sight, but I did notice it a few times throughout the evening. It's a quirky thing, and I like it. The inside is dimly lit, but bright enough to read menus and make out all the essentials. The lighting on the bars is a rich red, and it really sets off those areas. The walls are adorned with photos of iconic Italian female movie stars like Sophia Loren. I liked the classic vibe. The place was very loud. We were seated right away and settled in with waters, drinks, and menus. Our server did a nice job walking us through the menu details. It's mostly specialty pizzas, with a few appetizers, salads, and a couple of entrees. For drinks, there were a couple of Santino Sangrias, which were unique in that they included gin, a nice touch. There was also a Paper Plane Martini, which was very good too. I mentioned before that it was loud, and it was especially loud with a large group behind us. It got much better when they cleared out. I noticed that they have sound absorbing materials on some of the walls, which probably helps, just not enough. For dinner, we started off with a couple of Caesar salads. They were a good portion and easily shared by two. The dressing was fresh and the right amount. It was a great start to the meal. I would have liked to try the calamari, but nobody else was interested, maybe next time. There were three pizzas at the table, Margherita, Paisan, and a make your own with cheese, sausage, mushroom, and onion. I decided to be different and tried the Gigante Meatball Plate. The pizzas are Neapolitan, with bubbly, charred edges. All of them had excellent presentation and flavor. Neapolitans are not known for their sturdy centers, so you have to hold on tight to keep everything from sliding off. As expected, the meatball was very large. It's served with penne pasta, which was okay, though I would have preferred spaghetti. The sauce and cheese had good flavor. A solid entree, though not amazing. We were celebrating a birthday, so we saved room for a few shared desserts. We tried the flourless cake, tiramisu, and the chocolate hazelnut gelato. They were all good choices, satisfying, but again, not amazing. Lots to like about this place. Nice atmosphere, great service (thanks Tommy), and an excellent selection of pizzas. Would come back again, and this time order one of the specialty pizzas (Da Vinci).

Always a great spot for date night. Excellent food and great service for a very busy restaurant…read more Definitely make a reservation beforehand if you don't want to eat at the bar.

Always the best service and food options!…read more Bar is first come first serve but a great option especially if you haven't made a reservation. Open tables are hit or miss. If you're planning to come definitely call for a reservation first, sometimes there is even same day resy available.

Last week we thoroughly and completely enjoyed a meal at Mother's. They blend flavors, spices,…read moresweet, savory in super tasty and inventive ways. Pureed edamame, delicately crunchy rosti, sesame paste, tender beef on curry, orange wine mango with trout, jasmine with chiffon sponge...just some of their outstanding items! Small plates so trying multiple things is easy. The staff were exemplary - attentive, helpful, informative... all while being fun and nice ! Chef Vanessa spoke with us about her path to Mother's. Her story is inspirational. We are so happy to find this amazing cuisine in a restaurant that supports diversity and community. We have our next reservation already ! Thanks Vanessa and team for touching our souls thru food !

The food is absolutely fabulous!!! Wait staff is attentive…read moreand knowledgeable regarding the menu. Bar is the best ever!

We returned to Milwaukee for a visit and went back to Sorella. The kitchen has improved…read moreimmeasurably. I almost felt like I was back in Italy. The dishes served at Sorella reminded me of the food I devoured on the Jersey Shore in towns like Point Pleasant Beach, Brielle, and Toms River. My Chicken Parm was fantastic, with a crispy breading and lots of cheese. Like on the shore, it was too much to finish. My wife's pasta was cooked al dente, with just the right amount of sauce. Most Italian restaurants in Milwaukee serve pasta swimming in sauce, burying the pasta's flavor. Sorella got it right. The service was friendly. We sat at the bar eating late and had fun. Sorella has become one of Milwaukee's best Italian restaurants.

We came in due to the reviews. We're all foodies. The restaurant had a nice ambiance. Inside or…read moreoutside seating available. The server was kind. We ordered the spaghetti, calamari, rigatoni, chicken meatballs, gnocchi genovese, and bread. The flavor profile was decent however, the noodles on all dishes seemed undercooked. The sauces were not very tasty compared to other similar restaurants. The bread and calamari were our favorite dishes of all that we ordered.

What a place. The server (also the Owners daughter) was the highest energy best server we recall…read morehaving. Maybe ever. Just a delight. We had some cocktails and they were on point. The star of the show for our first visit of many to come was the pizza. How did it take us this long to come here? You should too.

I hate to say this, because I've enjoyed their pizza in the past. Tonight we ordered a large…read moresausage pizza to take home. Honestly it was one of the worst pizza I ever ever had. Under done,pale looking, no flavor. It seemed they changed their sausage recipe. Anyway the worst. Sorry for the 1 star, but....really bad.

Way to much salt. Need to boil it to remove the extra salt…read more Just like ham products, way to much salt.

No one has reviewed Klements yet?!?!?!? I love this place! MEAT, MEAT, MEAT, I seriously have meat…read moresweats thinking about it. What kind of meat are you looking for? Brats, yup. Sausages, yeep. Hamburgers, yep. Head cheese, yeeep. Beef sticks, yuppppers. Ring bologna, oh yeah. hot dogs, the same ones they serve at Miller Park, haaaaayeah. Seriously, they have all of those meats. And more. But guess what? They are all super cheap, because it is their factory store. Like, literally, you jump over pig heads and limbs to get there. Kidding, but maybe not :) If you are having a cookout, go here and stock up. Five pound bags of brats and hot dogs for like five bucks! Great deals, supporting your local meatery, and quality for it being minced up animals!!

I needed to buy potato salad for a group potluck and one of my friends recommended this place. I…read moredidn't realize it, but I've had their 'Gramma's Potato Salad' previously and it was very good. Their website shows everything they have, and they have a Facebook page that shows their daily lunch specials. If you want to try this place you need to make sure to plan your visit when they're open, because they're only open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. I actually went on my lunch to make sure I got what I needed! I will consider this place in the future for their prepared items and even for some of their daily lunch options (to go, of course, there really isn't seating inside). I also will consider their platter items, they're very reasonably priced. My service was excellent. I called a day before to place my order and they had it ready for my when I told them I'd be there.

I'm about to share a secret place that has some of the best salads for less than what it would cost…read moreto make them from scratch. They private label for many companies so this is the stuff you will be paying 10x for at the grocery store. They have limited hours and are only open during the week. If you are having a party this is the place to get your salads and dips for a fraction of the price.

I was excited to be in Milwaukee today, given the many restaurants that have earned recognition…read morefrom the James Beard Awards. Most of those spots only open for dinner, so I was thrilled to find that Bavette La Boucherie now serves lunch. My friend, a local, told me the restaurant originally began as a butcher shop. While that's no longer the case, the space still pays tribute to its roots -- shelves lined with kitchen knick-knacks, butcher-block counters, and a display of local provisions that hint at its past. Chef-owner Karen Bell leads the way here, and you can feel her touch throughout -- from the creative menu to the casual-elegant vibe. The décor blends exposed brick and warm wood with soft light and a friendly hum from the open kitchen. Our server, Matthew R., had only been with Bavette a couple of weeks, but his background in restaurant management showed. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and offered great suggestions. Before our sandwiches arrived, we shared a cup of pork and tomatillo pozole topped with cabbage slaw and a dollop of sour cream. It was piping hot, bright, and deeply flavorful -- the kind of starter that makes you stop talking for a minute just to enjoy the next spoonful. Having read rave reviews of the Korean steak au jus, I nearly ordered it, but Matthew suggested the roast-beef with cheddar since I'm not a big lunch eater. Excellent call. The sandwich was divine -- tender, flavorful beef layered with melted cheddar on a crisp, perfectly toasted roll. The beef-fat fries had great depth of flavor, though I'd love them even more if they were twice-cooked for that extra crunch. Being more of a gin or vodka drinker, I couldn't resist the Gin Old Fashioned on the cocktail list. It was delicious -- smooth, aromatic, and balanced enough that I happily ordered a second. Great food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Bavette La Boucherie is a gem I can't wait to revisit.

Was in town for the weekend and TikTok said the only things I should do in Milwaukee were Discourse…read moreCoffee and Bavette. LISTEN... The only crime here is that this place isn't a chain and it's miles away from me. Our waitress was amazing, the vibes were perfect, everything felt intentional in the best way. The heirloom tomato salad was so fresh and delightful. A full 5 out of 5. And those beef tallow fries were unreal. I am still thinking about them and genuinely wish I could figure out how to recreate them at home. TikTok actually delivered on this one. Very happy we ended up going.

So happy to have this company around. They always have great information and their no bull-honky…read moreapproach is perfect for allowing you to challenge yourself. They went above and behind to make me feel comfortable. Gina, the Detroit Queen, is such a good person.

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