One of the nicest restaurants in the Whitewater area! The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is so pretty. The servers are also great! On our last visit, we enjoyed their tomato soup, as well as penne Ala vodka with chicken and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. They also have great salads and desserts. We reviewed their lunch menu after the meal, and may try one of their sandwiches on our next visit. This is great place to stop if visiting a student at UW-Whitewater or for a special occasion. A step above other restaurants in the area. read more

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Food is very good! Fanatico feels very nice inside but is inexpensive for the quality and atmosphere it provides! I went here for a retreat with 8 other guys and once else with my girlfriend for Valentines Day! Service both times was very good too! Would recommend read more

"Wait to be seated" oh you'll wait to even be acknowledged. I had nearly every employee walk past me as I stood waiting by the host stand. Waited 15 mins just to be finally acknowledged, they had the audacity to say "they were busy" but multiple staff members just looked at me from the bar just hanging out. I recommend avoiding this "experience" read more

First time here. We came to town to see a show at the UWW Young Theatre. Food: The menu offers a great selection of beverages and classic Italian dishes. With Valentine's Day approaching, they also had some special drinks. I ordered the "Italian Connection," a simple cocktail made with brandy, amaretto, and Bordeaux cherries. It both smelled and tasted wonderful. Complimentary breadsticks were brought out along with plates of olive oil and parmesan. They arrived nice and warm, and more were brought out during the meal. Knowing the entrées were generously sized and that we wanted dessert, we skipped appetizers. Our entrées also came with salads. The four of us ordered Chicken Piccata, Puttanesca with Meatballs, Portobello Ravioli, and Chicken Francese. The salads were good, though not exceptional. My Puttanesca was a bit spicier than expected, but it was excellent. The meatball was firm, the sauce slightly chunky, everything was served hot, and the portions were generous. I also sampled the Chicken Piccata and Chicken Francese, both of which were extremely tender and very flavorful. Since we saved room for dessert, we ordered the Peanut Butter Cheesecake and the Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake. Both were very good and a nice way to finish the meal. Service: From the time we arrived until we left, we were well taken care of. We had reservations and were seated right away. Our server, Anna, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive, with lots of genuine smiles and conversation. There was always someone checking on water refills and bringing extra breadsticks. My one complaint was the pacing of the meal. We were in no hurry and specifically mentioned at the beginning that we wanted a relaxed experience. That was going well until our entrées arrived while we were still in the middle of our salads. Our server apologized, but there was simply too much food to fit on the table. Some of us quickly finished our salads to make room, which was exactly what we were hoping to avoid. Atmosphere: The restaurant is located in a small indoor mall in the "downtown" area, alongside other restaurants and businesses. You enter through the mall, where there are some dining tables, and then into the restaurant itself, where we were seated. Inside, the restaurant is set up with tables that have views of the street and offers a nice, relaxing ambiance. While we were there, the restaurant became quite busy. It was noisy, but we were still able to have conversations. The temperature inside the restaurant was comfortable, though the mall area felt a bit cool for diners seated there. Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have appreciated the pacing of the food to better match the relaxed atmosphere, especially since I had mentioned that preference at the start of the meal. Nice people, excellent food, inventive drinks, and a comfortable environment. I would definitely stop again. read more

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Fantastic restaurant. Food was excellent. Staff was beyond friendly. The owner came and spoke to me at my table. We had a very nice conversation as I was visiting on business. I will be back. read more

Went to Fanatico due to their ability to accommodate vegan foods. Both vegans and nonvegans in our party appreciated the food and service. The oil for the bread dipping could've been spicier, but the bread itself was warm and well-textured and the dinners were delicious and just the perfect amount of food: not too much, not too little. We were pleasantly satiated. Would recommend. read more

Exc llent food staff, exceptional menu. Great waitstaff. But it's the food that shines

One of my favorite Italian spots ! Hidden in downtown whitewater, you walk into beautiful ceiling flowers and beautiful atmospher! Owners are Italian. Tabby was our service she was super sweet, and playful with me my sister and mom on our girls night out! Took great care of us... Cant wait to get back there again! lasagna was delicious, the bruschetta is to die for! Bread and olive oil served right away. Good wine good dessert. 5 stars! read more

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We passed through the area and saw the good reviews for this place. It was before the dinner rush, but the place filled up quickly. Our waiter, Devin, was friendly, courteous and attentive. My mother raved over the Brandy Alexander and the real whipped cream. I had the eggplant parm and the others all had the ravioli that they liked. The tiramisu I had for dessert was one of the best I've had. If I lived locally, I would totally frequent this place. read more

FANATICO - eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

Hands down the best Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. Service by Kelsey was exceptional. The atmosphere is perfect Italian flare. The food was amazingly delicious. Chicken parm and Chicken Frances's oh my goodness out of this world. Chef gets a 200% positive from us. Just overall excellent. read more

FANATICO - Italian Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

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Amazing Italian food in a small college town! The dishes are way better than Olive Garden!! read more

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Food, especially the quality of the olive oil is superb . Ty He food can be a bit pricey, but worth it. read more

By far the best restaurant at which we've eaten in Whitewater. Food was delicious and the perfect portions. Kelsey was an amazing server, completely understands hospitality and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the menu. She can tailor everything to your dietary needs on the fly. read more

We had the pleasure of dining at Fanatico on July 19. The food was excellent as always. Blake was our server and he was wonderful and attentive. We had a very enjoyable evening. Highly recommend Fanatico. read more

We have eaten here in person twice and both times had excellent service and amazing food. The ambiance is lovely for a date night. More recently we have ordered take out two different times and both times the food was fresh and hot and ready as promised. We personally love the Alfredo with added grilled chicken. The chicken parm is really good as well! read more

We celebrated a wedding anniversary with our family at Fanatico yesterday. The food was great. Devon and Kailee gave us exceptional service. We ate in the courtyard and the atmosphere was delightful. The Cowserts read more

Service was great Our waiter Conner was top notch I ordered Lasagna, great tasting, but the portion I received was really small Noodle was about 1.5"inches wide, by maybe 4"long. Was not even what I was expecting, let alone what it costed. I'll give Fanatico another chance, hopefully it was just a mistake. Puntanescia was very good. Bruschetta was great !! Hoping for a better experience next time. read more

Great experience/meal after traveling from NC via ORD for family event. Server Jay welcomed us and service was excellent as was the tomatoe basil soup and two pasta meals expertly prepared and presented. Whitewater highlight. read more

Great lasagna the sauce is perfection we have loved everything we have tried there. Cute dining room have not tried the pizza I think you can only buy by the slice. read more

Amazing food and great service! The ambience is very warm and cozy and would definitely recommend this place. read more

FANATICO - Italian Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

Special drinks for Christmas. Always great Italian food. Entertain special requests. I wanted marinara instead of pesto on the tortellini. They were happy to oblige. read more

FANATICO - Tortellini with marinara - Italian Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

Holy cow, food is fantastic. Very cute ambiance, nice spacing between tables, wines were inexpensive, fried zucchini was amazing and everyone (6 of us) were very happy with everything. Our server, Blake, made the experience even more enjoyable. He was pleasant, explained the dishes, was always stopping by to check on us - all with a smile or a joke. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back! read more

We loved this restaurant. Friends introduced us to this excellent place. It's more than 5 star in my opinion. A very classy, gourmet restaurant. excellent food. We had lasagna, spaghetti puttanesca with meatballs chicken piccata, and tilapia piccata among the four of us. Homemade breadsticks with dipping oil & parmesan cheese. Dessert shared, a delicious lemon mascarpone cake. Mmm, wonderful! Have eaten here 2 more times. read more

On a recent visit to see Mom and Dad in Fort Atkinson, we decided to give this place a try. This has got to be one of the best Italian restaurants that I have ever eaten at. I can't believe this gem is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. For appetizers, we had the Bruscheta and the Calamari. For entrees, Mom had the Chicken Parmesan. Dad had the Chicken Frances. My wife had the Fettuccine Alfredo. I had the Portabello Ravioli. For dessert, we had Cannoli and Tiramisu. Every dish was EXCELLENT and was on par with what you would find in major cities like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles. The service staff were also excellent and very attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

We were coming in from out of town and needed a place to host a wrap dinner for our client and crew after a week-long photoshoot. We also wanted to have Italian food catering for a few nights while in Whitewater at UWW. This was probably the best dinner catering we've ever had, and everything Fanatico prepared for us (including the incredible cakes for dessert) was top notch, some of the best food we've had, period. Eating at the actual restaurant is next-level. Great ambiance and perfect for date night, or family gathering (both big or small). Service was amazing, and I would like to call out especially Estella's service in particular. From the moment I first called the restaurant from long distance, she took the time and then some to answer every single one of my questions. It became clear to me that this wasn't just one of the best Italian restaurants in Whitewater, it is one of THE best restaurants in the entire Midwest! You cannot go wrong with Fanatico, whether you're dining in or catering. Incredible experience and I would highly recommend even going out of your way to dine here. It's that good! Reminded me of being in Italy. Five stars. Thank you! read more

This place was a gem! The food, drinks and service was top notch. Atmosphere was so cozy and the staff were so welcoming. Kailee was our waitress and she was a peach! She was welcoming from the moment we walked in and was able to answer all our questions. This young lady made the experience 10 times more enjoyable! This woman needs a raise! Would absolutely go back for both the food and experience. read more

Absolutely perfect! Deliciousness from start to finish and the service was amazing! Best bruschetta I have ever tasted. Pesto tortellini was fantastic. Definitely a must stop when in Whitewater!! read more

FANATICO - Pesto Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

Came here for the first time tonight and I was very impressed! It's a cute place, well lit and made you feel welcomed. The food was plated neatly and inviting. The pesto was delicious, right consistency. The chicken Parmesan was great as well. Lovely tomato sauce. The martini which our server told us was one of their most popular was perfect. I love the red sugar around the rim. Grasshopper was a great after dinner desert! Our server Maeve was amazing. We never felt rush and she was very nice. We would come back just for her even if the food wasn't great but it is! We definitely will come back. Thank you for a fantastic dinner. read more

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Excellent food, friendly people, terrific service. Dining out doesn't get any better than this.

Their food is always amazing, and their staff are so nice. I stopped in tonight for a pickup order, and they were so friendly, even trying to engage my baby and waving at her. Made my whole night! read more

The food is consistently good at Fanatico's and tonight's dinner was no exception. Thanks Max, for the great service as well. Lovely spot.

I've been a customer since they opened and owners Benny and Kiki had time to walk around and meet and greet their customers. I've seen their business grow, as they purchased the building where the restaurant is located and opened a pizzeria next door and another restaurant in Milton. Our daughter had her wedding rehearsal dinner at Fanatico banquet room. I came back from a long work assignment and saw the restaurant seating expanded to sitting out in the hallway. No ambiance there. I asked to be seated in the original restaurant. We waited 1/2 an hour for our appetizer and the server had the nerve to say it's coming. Can't you see we're busy. Over an hour passed and no entree, no server check in. Server came over after an hour and said sorry for the wait. But still no food. She told us we'd be waiting longer. We asked for her to check on our food and advised if it's not coming in short order, we'd pass on our dinner. She came back a few minutes later and said it wasn't ready and asked us to wait longer. We asked for our check. She asked if we wanted our food to go? Why wait at a restaurant to eat there, and then agree to wait longer to take our food home and eat it there? We declined. We had ordered one beer and calamari. $27.00 and over an hour wait. I'm so disappointed in my experience. We think of the owners as friends, but this server and this experience hurt. I'm happy for your success but disappointed in the lack of emotional intelligence from your staff. I'll take another long break before I go back. I'm sure I won't be missed. To owner Kiki and her angry response to my review. Your response is unbelievable. We've been with you since day 1 and have visited your restaurant more than 4 times. Spending thousands of dollars over the years watching your business grow, seeing your kids grow up We chose your restaurant for our daughter's rehearsal dinner. We did receive good service but why you think it was above and beyond; we paid for everything we received As for your allegations. 1. We did make a reservation. 2. We demanded nothing. The hostess asked if we preferred a booth or a table. She checked with you and found told us she needed the tables for another group. No problem with us. No demands made. We accepted the booth. 3. Recording your customers. Kind of creepy. But we arrived early for our reservation and we're in your restaurant for over an hour. Fact. 4. I'm shocked at your temper and your response. I'm glad you're so successful and wish you well. After all of our conversations over the years, and your knowing us as customers, I'm hurt at your response. read more

The best experience I've ever had. Amazing food, service, and ambiance. In addition to the welcoming courtyard and Italian esthetic, the banquet room is very accommodating and private for our party. The Italian-inspired menu was plentifu. A great selection of drinks as well. Everything was fresh and prepared to perfection. read more

Food quality has not been good. The last 2 times we visited food were not great. Also, the college kids make your cocktails. Good luck getting consistency. read more

Love this place. Stopped here on the way back from Madison. Had a hankering for Italian food. Our server was very cordial and knowledgeable about the menu. He made several recommendations. Started out with the calamari and bruschetta appetizers. Each of us had a glass of Pinot noir. Our salads were delicious. For the main course I had the Ravioli Italiano (consisting of cheese ravioli, and homemade sauce, topped with homemade Italian sausages). Topped the dinner off with a cup of cappuccino and a cannoli. Plenty of street parking. Definitely a return trip. read more

Super awesome place to grab a meal in Whitewater. Super well- located on main street. Always busy (the 2 times I've been DT Whitewater) but plenty of seating. Excellent service! Large menu with lots of options. Went with friends and everyone enjoyed their food. Shout out to Kiki, the manager/owner who is super sweet and professional and present the night we dined Easy parking nearby. read more

We were in town for an event at UWW, and stopped here for dinner early on a Saturday night. There is street parking out front, but if you turn around the corner, there is a good size public parking lot behind the restaurant. Much easier to park there! From the breadsticks to the tiramisu, one recurring comment that was said during our meal was, "wow, this is much better than Olive Garden". So glad we stopped in. I would recommend making reservations for dinner, as the seating is a little limited. We ordered the bruschetta, soup, wedge salads, ravioli, and rigatoni. Everything was fabulous, and we greatly appreciated the reasonable serving sizes. Too many Italian restaurants give ridiculously mammoth serving sizes, but this place provided just the right amount. The highlight for me was the rigatoni w/sausage and the accompanying marinara. I could eat a serving of the marinara by itself! Spicy and flavorful! The service was the tops. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and helpful. Keep in mind that this is a fancy Italian restaurant, and a bit pricey compared to other restaurants in the area, and may warrant $$$ instead of $$ if you decide to order wine and dessert. There's a decent wine list, too. I would not hesitate to return next time we're in town! read more

FANATICO - Italian Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

We were in town and saw the good reviews and decided to try this place out. It was a nice dinner for us. The service was great. The food was tasty. If you want a nice Italian place with a nice setting come here. read more

We loved Fanatico. The service was excellent (Haley and Kailee). The Thursday dinner special was great. We also had a night where we had a short amount of time to dine, they were incredibly helpful and served us in a timely manner. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Cute place, but our first visit was not good. Saturday night and the place was busy but there were at least three tables available and no line of people waiting. We were greeted right away and taken to a table in the main dining room. A few minutes later the server told us someone else was supposed to have that table, so we were moved to a table out in the hallway (an extension of the restaurant that is made to look like a charming sidewalk cafe). No big deal, though the hallway was far from the main dining room and very cold especially whenever anyone walked in the door. We just kept our jackets on. We ordered as soon as the server arrived and got drinks, salads and breadsticks after about twenty minutes. Breadsticks were slightly burnt but still good enough, and the salads were simple and fresh with a variety of spring greens. Twenty minutes after that, the server returned to say they were out of the vegetable of the day but would substitute another one (fine with us, we like all veggies!). An hour passed and when the server came back to the table, it became clear that the order hadn't been put in after the question about the veggies. I would assume shepherding the orders is the server's responsibility, and she was very apologetic but said it would be another 20 minutes for our food. By that time we were ravenous, and the food was OK -- hot and tasty enough but nothing special. I assume the kitchen had to rush to prepare it for us before they closed for the night. Fanatico offered to comp our meals, so I give them credit for stepping up that way. (This would have been a one or two star rating otherwise.) We left some $$$ on the table anyway since we did eat (eventually). Manager stopped over to apologize but said she had no idea why the timing was so messed up, which was very odd . . . I would have thought the staff would have clued her in before she came over to us. If I was managing the place, I'd try to resolve some communication gaps -- never should an order get sidelined the way ours did, and the managers should be fully aware of what is happening (or at least make it their business to find out before they approach a customer). In any case, a bad first experience with the restaurant but they recognized there was an issue even without us complaining and then they did what they could to make up for it. I "might" give them another try since it looks like one of the better options in the area, but only on a night that was not very busy. read more