THE BEST restaurant in whitewater. Seriously all the benefits of fine Italian dining with reasonable prices, homemade breadsticks, soup, salad, and delicious desserts!! If you haven't stopped here, then you haven't lived read more

Maybe for a small town, Fanatico deserves the high rating that it is receiving but if you weigh it against truly great Italian restaurants, it is just ok. Menu wise, they feature dishes that you would expect for any run of the mill Italian place-mozzarella sticks, fettucine alfredo, rigatoni arrabiata, chicken piccata. But then there is head scratchers. On the Friday we were there, they were serving a catfish special. Now I know they are trying to embrace the Friday fish fry crowd but why catfish vs a more traditional fish served in Italian dishes. Seemed out of place. Service was friendly and the food comes out incredibly fast. Almost too fast. Before we were finished with our appetizers, our salad/soup option was already at the table and our entrees quickly thereafter. My soup was not good (Cream of Mushroom which tasted eerily similar of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom) and the arrabiata pasta which was oversauced. Perhaps people enjoy the large portions and the value element of the options, I don't. Yes, there aren't many options in Whitewater but I find the ratings of this particular restaurant misleading. I expected more. read more

This was our first visit, and definitely not our last. The food was served at perfect intervals and our server, Lauren, was attentive and efficient. We had mozzarella sticks, salad, ravioli and primavera. Delicious!! read more

Very solid meal after dropping off our freshman at college. The Alfredo pasta was delicious and Chicken Marsala was very tasty. Jacob, our waiter was very attentive and friendly. We will be coming back for sure! read more

I've never had a bad meal here. They have a select of stuff that's "iffy", but I've been coming here for years and have never had a bad meal. All staff is beyond friendly and helpful read more

Fabulous! We had a brief stay in Whitewater and stopped in for lunch. Amazing food and service!

This place is amazing. The food was delicious, the drinks were good. The chef, whom I presume is the owner even came out to talk to the diners. In the mood for Italian? Take a trip here. read more

Great food, wine and atmosphere. Went on Sunday for late lunch early dinner. Took most home, but so good. We both had meals with vodka sauce and both great. Prices similar to Black Sheep in town; just a different experience but equal. read more

FANATICO - Inside cozy yet enough room between tables. - Italian Near Me - Whitewater, Wisconsin

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My family enjoyed a great meal here. The service was excellent, the restaurant was very clean and felt very comfortable. We had the bruschetta, chicken parmesan, sangria, wine, and the steak special. All food was 8.5-9.5/10 on a scale. The only downside was that we either should have asked what the price for the steak special was, or we would have appreciated if there would have been a pricing listed next to the special somewhere- it was $45. We assumed it would have been $20-35 range. I also felt that my sangria was pricey for it being a small size and it was also listed as a special. However we had a wonderful experience and we will be back for sure. We would give it 4.5/5 stars. read more

We stopped in for dinner while in town based on the 5 star Yelp review. We were not disappointed! Fantastic food accompanied by delightful, excellent service makes me wish we lived closer! Run, don't walk to make this your next dinner destination!!! read more

I can't believe I have not reviewed this gem earlier. Absolutely amazing food, and always impeccable service. You can see and feel the Love the owners put into the restaurant itself, and into every dish. They truly treat you like family. Awesome! read more

Great food I liked it I'm also thinking of hosting my Birthday celebration there. I like the ravioli slot and the soups are very tasty. Will come back. read more

Visited FANATICO with my two brothers on Tues. Aug. 11, 2020. VERY charming Family Owned Restaurant in downtown Whitewater, WI. Ashley our server was knowledgeable and helpful recommending several appetizers and entrees. We ordered the fried calamari. Excellent! Lightly breaded and cooked to perfection. I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana and a side order of Linguine with red sauce. OUTSTANDING!!! Eggplant lightly breaded and slightly thin cut. House "gravy" was Great! Did not have dessert, but coffee was brewed fresh for us. Benny "The Owner" stopped by a couple of times to chat and check on our food and service. I've been to a lot of Italian Restaurants in a number of different cities in my life. A Surprising GEM!!! read more

Is similar to Bel Air, really great food/service & has great options for vegetarians!

I attended with my cousin and his wife who I had not seen in years. It was an excellent meal and a perfect atmosphere to talk. It wasn't too loud and it was quite full. A fantastic evening at Fanatico. read more

Great food! Has the vodka pasta, my husband had whatever their seafood pasta special was & great options for kids! Zucchini stick appetizer was good too! Nice atmosphere , was kid friendly & Service was good too! Will definitely go back and recommend! read more

Once my parents tried Fanatico's, they now go on a weekly basis. So I had to try them out myself. This is the best Italian food I have ever had! The service is beyond excellent. Kaylee took very good care of us, and honestly, was one of the best waiters we have had. I would have never known that this little gem in downtown Whitewater had this much quality. GO TRY THEM OUT! read more

I've never written a Yelp review, but the excellence that is Fanatico prompted me to break my silence in praise of the experience I had there last night. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting. Even though the house was nearly full, the atmosphere stayed quiet and didn't feel crowded in the least. The staff was warm, attentive, and accommodating to all of our needs. The Wine Wednesday selections are a good value and paired nicely with our food. Now for the food: I will start off by saying that I have very high standards for food, and probably haven't given any reviews because I don't find many restaurants to be worthy of praise. This is exactly the opposite of Fanatico. The chicken breast was actually cooked to perfection (165F and not a degree over!) It was moist and tender, and served with the perfect amount of sauce. Everything tasted balanced and fresh. The penne a la vodka served on the side was a good companion to the chicken, fresh breadsticks, and small salad that came with the meal. The portions were generous but not overwhelming, and for under 15 bucks it was an amazing deal. My only regret was not having room for dessert. As I'm just travelling through I doubt I'll have a chance to return, but maybe someday I'll go back and try the tiramisu. I recommend anyone looking for a good meal stop by Fanatico and see for yourself. read more

I was so pleasantly surprised when we ate here tonight. We had a large party and the staff was so accommodating and wonderful. They checked in often without being overbearing. The food was amazing. I always get nervous going to get Italian because its never likes Dad makes. However this place blew my mind. I highly recommend and will be coming back! read more

Sunday evening is tough for a date night. Some good places are closed but we were lucky to find this gem in downtown Whitewater. On a cold blustery Sunday evening we were greeted with a warm welcome and seated in comfortable booth near the front windows that was decorated for the holiday season. The menu wasn't huge but had quite a variety of Italian dishes. I had a dish off the day's special menu. A delicious leg of lamb with a tomato purée and potato wedges. My wife had a delicious plate of Pasta Puttanesca that was properly spicy and flavorful with two large meatballs that would make mama proud. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. The atmosphere was comfortable and cozy. Especially having the place to ourselves for part of the evening, it made for a romantic diner. The restaurant filled up as the evening went on and the waitstaff was keeping up very well. One thing that was a key discovery was the bruschetta appetizer with fresh mozzarella slices. It was a smash hit and will always be on my order next time we're there. read more

Awesome Italian! Fabulous food provided by a first generation Italian. The passion he puts forth in the food, atmosphere and service is stupendous. Lauren was our server and was extremely attentive, courteous and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic flavors, delicious choices and great service. Number one choice in Whitewater dining.

Randomly stopped here as was on a biz trip in the area.. WOW! Highly highly recommend! The service was phenomenal, the food exceptional! All very reasonably priced too! Who knew that a Chicagoan could find such stellar Italian in a smaller Wisconsin town!! Kiki and her husband (the owners) were so kind and personable! Loved chatting with them! This place far exceeded my expectations for a random drive by "I'm hungry" place! Wish there was one in Chicago!! GO HERE! You will NOT be disappointed !! Will def be back if up this way again!! read more

We stopped after a long day on the road on Sunday evening and were very hungry. Comfortable dining space, with friendly staff. We ordered chicken piccata and bucatini. Both dishes were tasty and portions were plentiful. Infused olive oil was delicate, but would've preferred crusty bread to the doughy breadsticks. read more

The food is wonderful and the owners are awesome! They have awesome lasagna! Come check them out and ask for the lasagna!

I have dined at this restaurant many times over the years. It was so nice to be back in a restaurant after not being able to dine out for months. Fanaticos has a fresh new look and they did a great job with the new decor. We chose to have the gnocchi, which was the special for the evening. Many days the owner will cook up a little gnocchi and keep it in the back for customers who ask for it as it is not on the regular menu. His gnocchi has always been nice and light and fluffy. Perfectly prepared! Unfortunately last night the gnocchi was very inconsistent. Many of the gnocchi were hard and rubbery. It was disappointing. I'm guessing that the owner did not prepare the gnocchi. read more

We were visiting for our daughter's graduation and when it comes to Italian I am pretty critical. Grew up in NJ in an Italian family and understand what makes "good" in an Italian kitchen. The service was great, the food selection was well put together. Everyone really enjoyed the meal, from the bread, through the salad, to the main course. I live in Central PA now and would love to have a place like this around. I have to drive a few hours to get it. Thanks again Fanatico, if we get to Whitewater again, we'll be stopping by. If you haven't been, it's well worth the trip. read more

Great place. We where pleasantly surprised. Went here when we came up for a football game. The service is very friendly and the owner came over to say hello and check in with is. The pasta was delicious. You can't go wrong with anything. read more

Came across this place on New Year's Eve with the hubby. Pretty sure they were closing soon, but when we called the owner told us to come on in! The waitstaff and owner are of the most kind people I have ever met. Every meal I've had here (many meals) have been as tasty as the first time. Might be the best Italian place I've ever ate at. The atmosphere is cozy! read more

Amazing!! LOVE THE FOOD. Definitely recommend for families and an intimate night out. Pasta sauces were flavorful and the ambiance was nice. Will be coming back in the future. Looks like we found our new local Italian Restaurant. read more

Best restaurant ever! Service is outstanding, the chef comes out to talk to you if it's not too busy. Duncan was our waiter and he deserved a 2000% tip to be honest. Also, BEST ALFREDO EVER. We have tried the alfredo, tomato vodka sauce, calamari, bruschetta, and breadsticks-everything is phenomenal. Reasonable prices too. Attire could be formal or casual. I highly recommend. read more

My favorite place in Whitewater!! Amazing food for amazing prices - would recommend to anyone looking for some classy Italian food.

Horrible experience with dry chicken and a waitress who was not very good. I put a review on trip advisor and the owner yelled at me saying it was "my mistake." We came here initially and loved it. Thought we found a gem. Had a bad meal and reviewed it and the owner flipped out. Super unprofessional for a small town place. It's a shame - part of growing your business is accepting that issues with staff and food will arise. Avoid this place - horrible customer care! read more

First and foremost I LOVE FOOD adventure. Having said that, if I list food cuisine, Italian is not my top 5 food cravings. But if locals highly recommends a good restaurant, I'm always up for it. The breadstick was to die for, due to diet restriction, I only ate one. The entree was not to be outdone, I was heaven on a plate. They also servo cappucino! Needless to say, I ordered another one to-go. read more

Best pasta in Whitewater and best spot for a nice date by far. Pretty well hidden and kind of a well kept secret. Their Fanatico Alfredo is the best I've had in a long time. All with a very reasonable price and pretty fast service. read more

Great food, nice atmosphere , small town gem. Authentic Italian food, good service, ample quantities, perfect for dinner with friends, family or date night. Can substitute any dish with a number of sauces and meats or shrimp. Looking forward to having dinner there again. read more

BRAVO!! Our new favorite restraunt! Truly a great dining experience. Wonderful food, great service and comfortable atmosphere. There was not one thing I didn't like~From the soft tasty breadsticks served with olive oil and Parmesan on the side, salad and Chicken Alfredo. Absolutely delicious! The Chicken Marsalla was equally as good, very tender chicken you didn't need a knife for! I appreciated how the cook came over and asked how everything was. We will frequently visit as we live close by...lucky us! read more

I absolutely enjoyed my visit there. I purposely visited off hours ( 430pm ) for lunch/dinner. It was handled expertly. My hostess and waitstaff were prepared. I ordered fried calamari and a drink. Both were excellent. I spoke with the floor manager , Kiki, and I was impressed. She is very well versed , while being very Folksy. I felt very comfortable. After my cocktail, I had some wine. The wine list is very versatile. From $150 to $8. I had a great bottle of Barolo with my Lasagne. The entree was a bit cheesy, but that was essential. The idea here is to present classic Italian cuisine and Fanatico excels at doing that. The staff is friendly and helpful. When the dining room is crowded , service can be a bit stretched but what can you expect? During my solo visit, my dining neighbor was a family of four who was having great fun. This was especially noted because 2 guests were under the age of 5. The staff is hard working and attentive. They remembered our dining party from months prior and duplicated the great prior service. If I was hungry now, then I would go again. Have a great time at this little gem. read more

Came in 20 minutes before closing and everyone was very accommodating. Had some great bruschetta and our entrees were delicious as well. Thank you so much! :) read more

This is hands down the best Italian restaurant around! We go at least twice a month with different friends and have never been disappointed! My food has always been delicious and served pipping hot! We recently had a party of twelve in a separate room there and everyone's food was served at the same time and all hot and delicious! The service was excellent! Everyone enjoyed the evening! Thank you! read more