Met friends at Zaffiro's for dinner, a place they consider one of their favorites. They have always…read moreraved about how incredible the pizza is, and I have to agree. This old school, family owned restaurant is very much a neighborhood classic that has stood the test of time. The thin crust is the perfect base for the amazingly tangy Italian sauce. The toppings are generously portioned, and the pizza (available in 12" & 14") is cut into squares, which make it all too easy to eat more! We started with the fried mushrooms and eggplant, which were very generously sized. Our table of four barely made a dent. The breading on both was great, trapping in the heat, flavors and firmness of the veggies. The eggplant especially, which in my experience can be mushy, was excellent. I loved how it was served with lemon wedges. The tartness of the lemon mixed with the zest of the marinara sauce made the eggplant something I could have eaten just by itself. The restaurant has a bar area first, then a dining room adjacent. The tables here are packed in pretty tight. We ended up at a corner table, and could bump elbows with the people sitting next to us. Still, everyone was respectful of each other's space and no issues were had. Our servers maneuvered through effortlessly and quickly.

Ok my first mistake when moving to the Milwaukee area and knowing nothing about this place was…read moregetting a beef sandwich. Knowing more about this restaurant today I ordered a small sausage pizza. The place it self is dated and divy so it's not a good date place. It's small with a small bar as you walk in and a dinner room on the other side. I called in a small sausage pizza and I was told 30 minutes while I was parked in front of the place with no visible traffic which I thought was a long time. 25 minutes later I go and get it. I ate it one minute after walking out and you could tell it was sitting around for awhile because the cheese had no pull and it was solidifying. It did look good with that thin cracker crust and reminded me of when I lived in Chicago we would order this style of pizza to the bar. The pizza had a nice thin cracker crust. The sauce was on the sweet side. The Italian sausage was the star because it was the quintessential perfect pizza sausage and seasoned nicely like a good Italian sausage. The pizza was still good and delicious but fresh out of the oven would the way to go. Overall if the pizza was fresh out of the oven and you sat in the restaurant is the way to go in my opinion.

Great ambiance inside and outside. We loved the pizzas and pasta for sharing. Service was fast but…read morewe didn't feel rushed.

What a fabulous meal and experience atTaurp Cocina! 3 of us…read morewent last Sunday, Aug 23rd, to celebrate a birthday. Actually 2 of the 3 of us had a birthday in the last 4 weeks. 1 of us had been to Tauro Cocina before. The food was excellent! We shared a house salad which was very good. The 3 entries ordered were: Linguine al Poblano, (house-made linguine tossed in our specialty poblano pesto with grilled chicken) Cilantro Risotto (cilantro cream risotto, served with spicy grilled shrimp, topped with shaved parmesan) And Grilled Salmon (served with your choice of risotto & sauteed seasonal. Each one was unique, so flavorful & freshly prepared. Excellent! The service was top notch. I had called earlier to see if they did anything for birthdays. The reply was yes. When arriving the host asked if we were celebrating any special event, confirming my call. Through the entire meal service was attentive without being obtrusive. When our plates were cleaned (with leftovers for each of us) the server brought out plates for both birthday friends. The plates had 3 churros, a small dish of warm chocolate sauce, were decorated with Happy Birthday & a candle. All with finesse. An overall great meal and great experience. Definitely worth visiting & I will be returning.

Food and service was great!! Date night approved! We will be back for the pasta flights.read more

I've been here a few times and it's always great. The last time we got the eggplant chips and…read morepiccante pasta. I absolutely love the fact that you can order a half potion of any pasta dish! The service was great-the staff was super friendly and accommodating. The inside was very nice and has an elegant vibe. The eggplant chips tasted great, super thin and well seasoned. I wanted to taste and feel a little more eggplant, but they were chips and followed through with the assignment! The piccante pasta is one of my favorites, and not just because chicken is included vs. an add on. The shape of the pasta is super fun and holds the sauce perfectly. The sauce is phenomenal, I normally ask for all the salt, Parmesan, red pepper, etc. up front because I'm so used to things being under-seasoned but not with this dish! It had the perfect amount of salt and spice in addition to the pasta having the ideal al dente cook to it. I highly recommend and cannot wait to go back for more!

I enjoy their food and size. I don't wait along time for delivery. I love their fresh crispy…read morechicken and gravy and mash potatoes

This is our go to for Take out...pizzas are great, haven't tried the Irish or Gyro ones but the…read moreZayna's Works is always good. Great fried chicken and seafood, subs, onion rings and custard. Delivery people always friendly and usually fast...

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more The food is fantastic and the ambiance was great. Seems to be a unique go to spot for me. Service was well. Watch the video attached.

Always a great time at the uptown. So many fun things to do and when you come and it's actually…read morenice out they have the patio open. Today is buy one get one tokens until 9 PM so we got a bunch and are gonna stay for a while Great staff lots of fun and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon

Yum! 10/10 converted to sourdough pizza…read more Super delicious and worth the visit Recommended

Great pizza! Crust was to die for & toppings were fresh! Also get the seasonal cookies!read more

Unfortunately this was the worst experience I've ever had in 22 years of being a customer…read more I purchased half a pound of boneless wings and received the TINIEST wings I've ever seen, and the chive wedges were undercooked without any seasoning or chives. The 16 inch thin crust pizza was excellent as usual, but based on the wings and chives I don't think I'll return anytime soon. Hopefully improvements will follow.

I ordered a 12-in sausage pan pizza today. Two slices didn't…read morehave any meat, one had one meatball in the entire pizza was just bad. Very little cheese and less sausage but a lot of dough! I paid $19 for a $2 Pizza. Live and learn.

This is a must try if you're in Milwaukee!…read more Watching the pizzas being made right in front of you is an experience in itself. The open kitchen lets you see the craftsmanship that goes into every order, and the team is friendly, welcoming, and happy to interact with guests. Their passion for what they do really stands out. I definitely ordered more than I could finish, but it was worth it! I recommend enjoying the pizza at the restaurant since it's best fresh from the oven. Since this is an authentic Italian restaurant, they don't serve ranch with their pizza, which I completely understand. I personally love a good ranch with my pizza, but that's just my preference. The Caprese salad was fresh and flavorful, and the pasta ball appetizer was delicious. Between the quality of the food, the welcoming atmosphere, and getting to watch everything come together, this was one of my favorite dining experiences in Milwaukee. I will definitely be back.

12/10 Absolutely a must go!…read more One of the only places willing to accommodate a larger reservation for my graduation dinner which was a huge plus. I was also excited to try this place because we have had Calderone club (same ownership) and we love it. This place exceeded expectations with a specialty of neopolitan pizza from a brick oven it truly is great! I would also recommend their cocktails which are just as good as the food. We also enjoyed their special pasta and the eggplant fries. Everyone was silent during dinner as they were busy enjoying. We also enjoyed our server who engaged with us entered great conversations and made tremendous recommendations. We loved the Friday night atmosphere as well make sure to grab a reservation.

I cannot recommend this place enough. We showed up about 20 minutes after opening and was seated…read moreright away. The service here is incredible and super friendly, food is very good and does not take a long time to reach your table after ordering. Such a fun environment. If you are visiting Milwaukee and have a chance to stop in I highly recommend it. Also, remove the "Greek Freak" salad, he left, its time to move on...

This is truly our favorite pizza place in MKE. We have been multiple times and our favorite is the…read moreClub Banger, but you honestly can't go wrong with anything on their menu, including the wings. The coolest experience we had here was when we went here the night before our wedding. The manager poured us complementary champagne and it was so nice and thoughtful. Made our night! Delicious food, great service, highly recommend!

A solid choice for a Neapolitan-style pizza. The ingredients taste fresh and the pizzas are cooked…read moreto perfection. The staff is extremely friendly and the pizzas come out fairly quick. The only downside is that the seating is shared with that of the hotel so if you try to dine-in the same time an event is being hosted, you will more than likely find yourself awkwardly standing with a plate in your hand.

Super fresh ingredients, and a build your own pizza option, made this brick oven-style pizza a…read morerestaurant I would visit on the regular! What made this extra special, is you can eat in the adjacent Saint Kate Hotel lounge, while people watching and listening to live music! After your meal, enjoy a stroll the art gallery (free of charge). Takeout is also available and parking spots are located directly in front of the restaurant.