Unfortunately, we were hoodwinked by TikTok; my friends and I were in town for a girls trip and this was the first reservation we booked. It was fine, but definitely not what we were anticipating. First, the flights are MASSIVE; they say they are half portions and...if that is a half portion, I don't want to see a full portion. So we definitely over-ordered (definitely on us!). However, I wouldn't say the pasta is particularly great? Some of it came lukewarm, instead of hot. The menu mentioned different pasta types/shapes, but they all came the same (with the exception of the ravioli, obviously). My favorite, of the ones I tried, was the duck pasta. read more

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I am a pasta fan so I truly enjoyed the pasta flight option. We got two pasta flights with two choices each. It was enough for four ladies plus two appetizers. The pastas were all really good. The burrata bruschetta was amazing! Best bruschetta I've had locally. Our waitress was great. My only complaint was the bathroom. For a nice place the bathroom was very dirty. Could have definitely been a bad night for bathroom cleanliness but would not detour me from going back. read more

Dorsia - Pesto Pasta - pasta flight - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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All in all, Dorsia's food is very good. It is a bit expensive for what you get though. I have been there many times, and a few times have had relatively big issues with the pastas being undercooked or flavor issues, but they are always quick to make it right. The flights are what make the restaurant truly unique, but that does come at a cost. I usually do two pastas and have enough for leftovers the next day. The burrata appetizer and brussels sprouts are also very good. Definitely a good place to go and great for out of town guests to show off the uniqueness of the flights. read more

Cool spot on the Brady Street! One of many we visited! Good pizza! Good drinks! Crust held it all together... tons of pepperoni to devour and not too spicy! The garlic cheese sticks was delicious! Garlic, cheese and marinara just right portions! Spanish punch did just that... packed a flavoring punch! Taylor was plenty on top of introducing the menu and their signature which are pasta flights! Tempted to try but our tastebuds were at on pizza! We weren't disappointed! read more

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It pains me to write a bad review. There were some redeeming qualities (spinach artichoke dip for one), but the food and atmosphere were both bad. The vibe is nightclub (very dark, deep purple lighting, loud EDM) but it's supposed to be an Italian restaurant. The pasta pomodoro was flatly terrible (sauce reminiscent of bad grocery store sauce from a jar) and overcooked by about 10 minutes. Pizza (supremo) lacked everything that makes pizza great (tasteless toppings, forgettable crust). Bathrooms were gross. The pasta flights are just a bad idea (you can't really transition from one sauce type to another) and the portions were actually too big to feel like tastings. They tried something different, I'll give them that, but this isn't good food, the ambiance is just wrong, and it was pretty disappointing. Also, $200 pre-tip for 4 people (4 drinks, 1 app, 2 pastas, 2 pizzas, 2 desserts) was a lot IMO. read more

The service is always great at Dorsia! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious!!! You can get 2-5 different pastas for the flight. It's always so hard to choose which ones to get. We also got cheese bread and artichoke dip for apps. 10/10 read more

Dorsia - Pasta flight - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Our first restaurant in 2024 and Dorsia did not disappoint! A great date night, trendy restaurant with upbeat music and AMAZING FOOD!! What more can you ask for? We ordered the pasta flight and I highly recommend the Duck Carbonara and Lobster Mac. Both dishes were rich and full of robust flavor! The thin crust Carmazatto Pizza is a must try too! I'm usually not a fan of goat cheese but it paired nicely with the toppings. Dorsia also offers a variety of fun drinks like Toxic Masculinity! Parking can be hard to find so get there early! Staff were very friendly and our waiter, Tyler was awesome! We had a wonderful Saturday date night and will be back again. I do recommend to make reservations! read more

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It's difficult to describe perfection, but I'll try. Dorsia is not just a restaurant; it's an atmosphere -- a symphony of exclusivity, design, and taste. The lighting is warm but deliberate, bouncing off the lacquered mahogany like the reflection of a $600 haircut. The maître d' didn't so much greet me as evaluate me, which I appreciate. I respect a gatekeeper who knows his worth. My table -- corner, as requested -- was exactly centered beneath a low pendant light that framed my Valentino suit flawlessly. The other diners? Tasteless. You can spot the ones who got in on a cancellation. The sea urchin ceviche was transcendent: subtle, icy, and confidently minimalist. My companion had the halibut, which looked appropriately frightened when served. The wine list reads like scripture; the sommelier recited it with priestly conviction. I ordered a 1987 Côte-Rôtie, and it was decanted with surgical precision. Service was cold, efficient, beautiful -- like a mirrored scalpel. My server anticipated every need, even the ones I hadn't decided to have yet. In short: * Ambience: 10/10 * Food: 10/10 * Service: clinically immaculate * Guests: 4/10 (too many people wearing off-the-rack suits) Would I return? Of course. But not with you. You wouldn't get a reservation. read more

Love this place. Such a fun spot. If you're looking for a classic milwuakee spot, this is your place! read more

Dorsia - Love this place - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Great pizza. Pasta is okay but the pizza is great. Recommend making reservations as it does get busy

Dorsia is always the best time! We tried the calamari for the first time and it was delicious! I would recommend for anyone who likes that. I normally always get the lobster Mac but today I switched it up with the pesto and vodka pasta add meatball. The pesto was a little salty for me. However the meatball was the star of the show! I loved it. I was bummed I didn't get the lobster Mac, so now I know to always at least get one flight of that. David loves the duck carbonara (and so do I)!! We recommend dorsia to anyone who likes good food. read more

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Dorsia far exceeded my expectations on all accounts! This is a new, trendy spot on Brady St in Milwaukee. Walking in, the aesthetic is more modern and elevated but young feeling with the colored lights and techno music playing. I highly recommend making a reservation through Yelp ahead of dining here. I had no issues but my friends said it normally is booked a month out for prime days of the week! We started with a round of drinks and the calamari to start. I got the Toxic Masculinity which was a house, strawberry infused bourbon with ginger ale.. YUM! My fiancé got the Spritz Me Down which was on the sweeter side than bitter like a normal aperol spritz. My cousin and her boyfriend shared a bottle of red which they both enjoyed. The calamari was a good size to share and I loves that it came with both marinara and a pesto cream sauce to dip in. For entrees, they got the Pomodoro pasta (can choose to get the flight sized individual portion or the full dinner sized portions) and the supremo pizza. Both looked delicious and left them with many leftovers!! We decides to stick to what they are known for, the pasta flight! My fiancé and I shared the flight of Duck Carbonara, Saint Brady Speziata (their spicy vodka opt), and Pesto adding a meatball as well. All three were delicious! We were surprised to see the duck shredded for the Carbonara which made it also come across more salty than needed. I loved the Pesto with fresh burrata chunks on it and the vodka definitely had a kick to it for me! What our table found interesting was the meats must be cooked in a sauce because our meatball, although in the vodka sauce, still had marinara on it; and my cousin's chicken in the Pomodoro had Alfredo sauce on it. Either way, we left full and happy! The last piece of our experience was our server Jaden. He made our entire night with his bubbly and fun personality. He took care of us by checking in, making great recommendations, and making sure we had everything we needed at all points of dining. It was a pleasure to have great food but also a great server experience. I would come back and request to sit in his section. read more

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Overall a great restaurant! The food was amazing. Never had better Mac and cheese or pizza. Service was okay, my waitress didn't check up on us for what felt like forever after someone else gave us our food. Usually I wouldn't mind but I wanted a glass of wine with my pasta ha. The food came out very fast. Little disappointed we didn't get any bread in this higher end place. Atmosphere was nice, dark, quiet. Would say it's a nice date restaurant. Wouldn't wear a dress, it wasn't that nice. Hostess let us get our table early which was nice. read more

Dorsia - Lobster Mac N' Cheese Pasta, Pesto Pasta W/ meat ball, Biancellino pizza - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went to Dorsia in Milwaukee over the weekend. They specialize in "Pasta Flights" where you can choose been 2-5 pasta dishes and they bring them out on a serving board, they have multiple protein options including lobster and duck too. Our server was attentive and the pasta was delicious, the meatball needed a little more flavor though, salt, pepper and oregano would have stepped it up! Ambiance was really cool too, dark, moody but a little campy as well. I loved all the "eye" paintings. I immediately noticed Prince looking around the room. Absolutely worth another visit. read more

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Love the pasta flight idea as always wanting to try different kinds and flavors. Started with the arancini and bruschetta. Bruschetta was amazing and arancini ok, much smaller than I thought they'd be given pics. We tried 5 different pastas for the two of us based on recommendation and we would have had enough with just 2-3 as pasta serving sizes much larger than we anticipated. Our favorites were the pesto and Roma Fresca and duck carbonara. Pasta in all the dishes was cooked perfectly. The long noodles were very long and hard to eat, wondering why they weren't served with a spoon, our server brought us tongs to help instead...? A minor thing, but a spoon seems like a given when serving long pasta. Server was friendly, atmosphere was confusing; but maybe I'm getting old - Brady street bar vibes, trying to be upscale with modern grunge is best I can describe it. But if you like pasta, check it out, go with a group and share a bunch! read more

Dorsia - Our pasta flight - bigger portions than anticipated. - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint! We ordered drinks and an appetizer to start. Our server mentioned that the appetizer might come out first as the bartender was pretty busy. Not an issue for us, I was actually quite hungry so was ready for the appetizer. The burrata bruschetta was delicious. So good! Our cocktails arrived shortly after and were also quite good. I had heard mixed reviews on the pasta flights, mainly that they off quickly. I ordered two pastas and did not find that to be the case. The pesto was my favorite. The name of the second one escapes me but it had a bit of heat to it. The place was bigger than I expected but I still recommend reservations. read more

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First time. Arrived early. Doors locked until exact time despite having a bar inside. Made reservations because it was advised due to being a busy restaurant. Forced to sit at the bar although I explicitly requested a table. People arrived without reservations and were allowed to choose their seating. For the time that I was there the restaurant never got busy enough for me to be denied a table. Sitting at the bar made my first time dining there a bit hectic. Clearly the person working the bar area is busier than waitstaff. Food: I ordered the spinach artichoke dip as the appetizer. It was freshly made and bubbling. The bread it was served with was burned a bit. I was able to get an explanation of how the flights worked. I chose two, pesto and alfredo with salmon. Taste: The spinach artichoke dip lacked the flavor that I expected. As did the alfredo sauce. When I added the salmon to the dish I assumed it would have alfredo sauce but it was placed on top. The salmon was very good. If I was ever to return I would again First time. Arrived early. Doors locked until exact time despite having a bar inside. Made reservations because it was advised due to being a busy restaurant. Forced to sit at the bar although I explicitly requested a table. People arrived without reservations and were allowed to choose their seating. For the time that I was there the restaurant never got busy enough for me to be denied a table. Sitting at the bar made my first time dining there a bit hectic. Clearly the person working the bar area is busier than waitstaff. Food: I ordered the spinach artichoke dip as the appetizer. It was freshly made and bubbling. The bread it was served with was burned a bit. I was able to get an explanation of how the flights worked. I chose two, pesto and alfredo with salmon. Taste: The spinach artichoke dip lacked the flavor that I expected. As did the alfredo sauce. When I added the salmon to the dish I assumed it would have alfredo sauce but it was placed on top. The salmon was very good. Neither item of the flight came out hot, freshly cooked like the artichoke dip. If I was ever to return I would again get the flight to try other dishes. Definitely a different appetizer. For my taste buds I would go back for if I am craving pesto and salmon. get the flight to try other dishes. Definitely a different appetizer. For my taste buds I would go back for if I am craving pesto and salmon. read more

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I really enjoyed Dorsia! The food was delicious. We started with eggplant, which could've been slightly crispier, but still good. All of the pasta was awesome. My favorite was the Saint Brady Speziata. Highly recommend adding a meatball with it! Our service was fine, nothing extraordinary. The ambiance was nice, I love Brady Street and it was a fun, busy spot even on a Monday night! read more

Dorsia - Pasta flight - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

When my family walked in (me, husband, two kids), we were greeted warmly and then sat in a (pretty dark) corner. I assume it was to give my kids space to be kids and not interrupt everyone else, but it's always so odd to be given leftover seats when the restaurant is mostly empty. (Side note- as we were doing a casual google search, many people said Dorsia was not family/kid friendly. I did call and ask if they had a high chair, and they confirmed that they did and have families often, so I took that as enough of a sign that they were accepting of kids.) We had multiple servers because apparently it was an extremely slow night for them so they kept sending servers home. The food was pretty good! My husband and kids shared the pasta flight ($15/portion and ALLLLLLL over TT) and I ordered a simple flatbread. They all enjoyed and had leftovers for days, and I thought my pizza was decent as well! The overall experience was good, but we just expected a little more. If a friend suggested returning in the future, I wouldn't mind, but it wouldn't be an immediate return for me! read more

Yum! I love some good pasta and Dorsia always hits. We stopped in on a Friday night and surprisingly it wasn't too busy. I don't know if this is a recent trend, but I remember in the past a long wait on a Friday night and you would need a reservation. The menu is full of pasta and pizza, and some delicious appetizers. I love the bruschetta, the buttata is so good! I ordered the lobster Mac and it was a great balance of lobster and cheese. I think we were able to get a glimpse at all of the pastas. There are options for gluten free as well. The service was great and our waitress was on top of getting drinks and check-ins. The dark lighting and music make this a place for a younger crowd, but everyone can enjoy. We had fun guessing who owned the eyes on the canvases throughout. read more

Dorsia - Pasta flight - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My friend and I stopped in for brunch to check out the bottomless deal. We went on a Sunday morning right at 11am and were the first ones there for about 15 minutes. There was a DJ in the corner playing music which created an interesting ambiance but it wasn't so loud that I couldn't hear my friend. The server informed us the chef was a bit late and the food would take about 20 minutes which was fine with us and nice to be informed of up front. I did the $20 bottomless drink deal which includes mimosas, bloodies, and sangrias. I did not try a bloody but both the mimosa and sangria were tasty and plenty boozy. For food I ordered 2 eggs and breakfast potatoes which came out to be about $9. Both came in large portions (the eggs in my picture are only half of what was on the plate) and were seasoned nicely. I had plenty left over to take home after. Overall a solid brunch option if you are looking for a bottomless brunch. read more

Dorsia - Eggs and breakfast potatoes - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Recently went for an anniversary dinner and we had a great time! The Happy Hour menu from 4-6pm (extended at the bar on Wed) M-F is a great selection of deals. We are still dreaming about the Burrata Bruschetta and Eggplant chips. The pasta flight of 3 choices we ordered was more than enough food for the 2 of us. All their pastas are homemade and all equally delicious. The Piccante and Duck Carbonara were the table favorites. We will definetely be back for another round of Happy Hour Apps and drinks and to try more pastas on the menu! read more

Dorsia - Pasta flight! - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Appetizers (bruschetta & Brussel sprouts) were innovative and very delicious. Pastas (carbonara & vodka sauce) were fine 6/10. Restaurant interior was freezing, dark & uncomfortable. Service was fine... 6/10. I loved the idea of pasta flights, but chose to get & share 2 entree sized portions since it seemed much more economical. read more

Food, service, ambience 100% amazing experience and a wonderful menu. Parking was easy also! read more

Dorsia - Pasta flights! - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Depends on the day, some days it hits better than others. The way the pasta is cooked mostly.

First of all, service was outstanding! Drinks were all super tasty and came out quickly. We got the calamari (good breading but a little chewy) and a pasta board! Our favorites were the pomodoro with chicken and duck. The lobster Mac was way over salted. Our server offered getting us a different pasta or refunding, but we just wanted to let them know. It was nice of her to offer. It was my friend's birthday, so she got a dessert on the house. Pretty intimate and dark, makes for a great date night location. Their tiramisu was to die for! We'll be back! read more

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Homemade flight of pasta! Yes and OMG!! Best I have had!! Carbonara, pesto, Mac n cheese and some amazing meatball! read more

Dorsia - Pesto with duck, fettuccine Alfredo and the Mac n cheese, mmmmmmm! - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honestly- way overrated and overpriced. Pasta is cheap to make but this flight was expensive. You're definitely paying for the novelty of it. Our waitress was quick and attentive so no complaints there. The pesto was a bit strong, the Alfredo was decent and the Mac and cheese was interesting, I don't know that I would call it that. The breaded chicken cutlet though- amazing. Definitely worth an add to a dish if you're coming here. The restaurant was on the smaller side but it was a good volume and lots of natural light read more

Dorsia - Pasta flight - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Who has heard of a pasta flight? I know right, how innovative is that! The pasta was amazing! My only let down is that they were having difficulties in the back of the house so we were only able to get it with one kind of noodles. I would have loved to see these with their proper pairings. The ravioli was delicious. Our server was not too over bearing at let us enjoy the moment. It is definitely set up for a cute date night. There was a birthday party dining so groups are welcomed as well. It sits on a busy street full of other restaurants and bars so make a date night out of it. read more

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we started with the 3 chicken breast with 3 different' toppings and it was tasty. but we also ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and was very disappointed. We sent back the pasta because it wasn't cooked. we asked for it to be cooked and we showed how the pasta was completely undercooked. the waiter agreed and then returned it again not any better. And the meatball was unfortunately more of a bread ball- meat was a low percentage of the ball. wish i would have complained more at the time but didn't want to be that guy. but it bothered me enough to write this review. read more

Dorsal a Brady street staple with unique offerings, in house vodka, beautiful setting, and great service! read more

Dorsia - Garlic Cheese Bread - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Y'all better get here - the food, the people, the vibe, this is it parking wasnt great but the cocktails make up for that read more

Dorsia - Y'all better get here - the food, the people, the vibe, this is it - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We came here after a couple drinks at Fink's on a weekday evening when Happy Hour (M-F 4-6 with extended hours on Wednesday at the bar until 8pm) was still going! How have I been sleeping on their happy hour deals for SO LONG??? My friends and I put our name down on the list for a table and the wait was about an hour. While waiting we got to the bar started with a Spanish punch. It was a delicious sangria and it hit the spot just right! It was tasty and refreshing and I could've drank a whole jug of it myself. We also got a happy hour bruschetta, mozzarella sticks, fried Brussels, and eggplant chips. It was all so very good. The only disappointment personally were the mozzarella sticks - they weren't very crispy and the cheese didn't seem fully melted. It kind of seemed like they had been sitting out of fryer too long. But we absolutely devoured the other apps. The eggplant chips in particular were crispy and somehow also just melted in your mouth. The bruschetta was perfection and the Brussels were very masterfully prepared. All the happy hour apps and drinks were very reasonably priced! When we got a table, we ordered a pasta flight of the pesto, ravioli, and vodka. The pesto was okay, but the vodka and ravioli were very good! The sauce on the ravioli was a little sweet, but the actual pasta was full of veggies! The vodka sauce was delectable. We did also get another drink - the Toxic Masculinity - which looked dainty and pretty (forgot to take a picture!), but packed a deliciously fruity boozy punch! Overall 10/10 would recommend for happy hour or a regular meal! read more

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Cool interior, sat by windows, food was amazing. My fav was the Piccante pasta. Fireeeee. Will come again for sure. read more

Dorsia - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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If you are in Milwaukee, go here for a special treat. They accommodated my party of six people and are known for their "home made pastas". Even better they pride themselves that this is the best pasta place in Milwaukee. Flight pastas are the same concept as if you ordered a flight of drinks. Decent price for $16-17 per pasta if you do the flight as opposed to ordering a whole entree of a singular pasta. Even with the flights the portion sizes are huge so you will have leftovers. My favorite to least: 1) lobster Mac and cheese 2) pesto 2) duck pasta read more

Dorsia - Lobster Mac and cheese, Pesto Pasta, Duck Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My daughter and I did a little getaway to Milwaukee for a night. I used Yelp to find some restaurants that a tween would love. As soon as she saw that Dorsia had homemade pasta flights she was sold. Unfortunately, you can't make a res ahead of time so I was hoping to sign up for their waitlist via Yelp. They didn't turn it on ahead of time so we ubered over around 5:30pm and hoped for the best. It was about a 20-30 min wait for a table, but they said they could seat us at the bar right away. We grabbed the last 2 seats and were greeted by a lovely bartender/waitress who chatted us up (everyone is so friendly in Milwaukee) and took our order. A glass of rose for me, a sprite for the tween....and as for food: - Our waitress warned us that the flights were a generous portion and 2 would be plenty. She ordered the fettucine alfredo and lobster mac and cheese and barely put a dent in either (and i gave her plenty of help w/ the lobster mac and cheese). Both were delicious, although definitely on the rich side. She also had a small ceasar salad so got some greens to go with all that rich pasta. - I ordered the italian chicken- grilled and light on the cheese. It was absolutely delicious and I opted for a house salad instead of the eggplant chips, which I bet are really good too. It was a delicious, fun dinner and I'd definitely come back if in the area again, although Milwaukee seems to have an awesome food scene with plenty of amazing restaurants to explore. read more

Dorsia - Pasta flights. Lobster Mac and cheese and Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honestly, we used to love this place. When we lived downtown, it was in our normal rotation of restaurants. It's been a year since we've been back, due to the difficulty of getting a reservation. We started with the egg plant chips and they were not as good as we remembered. We got 5 different pastas, which were fine...but there's much better Italian in MKE. The bar was not properly staffed, taking over 20 mins to get our first drink after we sat down. Also, the ambiance is like a hotel lobby bar at the W or a mix between pub club (for my MKE locals) and a club. Not really the environment for an expensive meal. read more

The service is great. I had the garlic bread with pepperoni,the eggplant fries were amazing. The bottomless mimosas were top of the line. Can't wait to go back. read more

One of my favorite places in Milwaukee! If you're visiting it's a must-try! Best pasta in town! If you go in a group order the pasta flight!! You won't be disappointed! Love the ambiance! Service is always great, love their servers! read more

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I was so excited to try Dorsia with my family, but unfortunately, my experience didn't meet expectations. I booked a reservation about two weeks in advance to celebrate a special occasion. We ordered the flight with three pastas and a pizza to share among four people. However, all three pastas were incredibly salty and difficult to eat, while the pizza was bland and lacked any unique qualities. I really wanted to like this place and was excited to bring my family, but I ended up feeling bad seeing everyone struggle to finish their servings. To make matters worse, I had severe stomach pain the entire night after returning home. The servers were incredibly nice and very engaging with our party. I've heard many great things about this restaurant from other friends, so maybe we just got unlucky with the timing. I hope to give Dorsia another try. read more

Dorsia - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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