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    Il Cervo

    4.0 (199 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Gluten-Friendly Polenta Fried Mozzarelja
    Ally S.

    Highlights 1) Gluten-Friendly Options 2) Cool Ambiance 3) Great Views It's been well over a year since I last visited Il Cervo and I'm so glad we picked this spot for Saturday night dinner! I easily made a reservation online a little over a week in advance. I'm glad I had the reservation as it was quite busy. The fun ambiance and great views of the city are noticed immediately. I would love to come back and enjoy the rooftop patio when the weather gets nicer! Service was great start to finish. The menu is modern Italian and quite big! Our server was well versed in gluten-friendly options and I was excited to hear they had gluten-friendly pizza and pasta. We did the gluten-friendly, polenta fried mozzarella, dates, a pizza and the salmon. All of our food was flavorful and delicious. We will be back!

    Anthony R.

    What a view! Il Cervo is on the 9th floor of the trade hotel! I came in for brunch and had a great time! Just need some warmer weather I'll I'll be back for the patio! I was greeted by George, the General manager, when I arrived.He was very hospitable and made sure I had everything I needed. Thanks again!

    Spinach Bianca
    Jenna K.

    Great restaurant! Our server was fantastic, giving us recommendations and constantly refilling water and checking on us. We started with the Roasted Garlic Focaccia which was amazing. The focaccia had a nice crisp to it and the mascarpone fontina fonduta was very tasty. I ordered the Mafaldi which was delicious. As described by our server as a deconstructed lasagna. Noodles were perfect, lots of meat and flavor. Overall we enjoyed the food however cocktails were a bit overpriced. I ordered a seasonal Toasted Pear Martini and it was nothing special.

    View from inside
    Jack D.

    This place may have the coolest rooftop view in the city! Right across from Fiserv forum and overlooking downtown Milwaukee, the vibes could not be better. The food was incredible. I got the vodka sauce shrimp pasta. We were celebrating my graduation and the manager came out with two free deserts as well. Can't recommend this place enough!

    Milwaukee Brewing Louis' Demise
    Brian D.

    Top floor restaurant at The Trade. I arrived at the hotel late but needed to get some dinner. I was glad that this restaurant is open late Up to the 8th floor and headed to the bar. Service was good. Very attentive to my needs. My entree arrived pretty quickly. Nice and hot and fresh. It was pretty tasty. Add a couple of drinks and it was a great meal. The bar also has an outside area with heaters and fire pits. Definitely a great place to hang out until midnight.

    Pizza
    Emily C.

    Great ambiance, delicious + unique menu, and stellar service. Highly recommend if you're looking for fine Italian dining with a view in Milwaukee!

    Cheesy roasted garlic focaccia
    Liz A.

    Had the most amazing meal here last night! I definitely recommend reservations and give yourself extra time for parking. This place is on the 9th floor of the Trade Hotel and across the street from Fiserv. Our server was so knowledgeable and gave a great overview of the menu. We started with their cheesy roasted garlic focaccia, a must try for sure. We had their artichoke hearts which were lightly breaded and delicious. We split the lemon rotola pasta, incredibly filling, even splitting the meal. We tacked on their roasted carrots. I'm a sucker for a roasted carrot side and these did not disappoint. We ended our meal sharing the tiramisu, which was also fantastic. This can be a pricey place but definitely worth it!

    Broccolini Side
    Madeleine G.

    Went for Valentines Dinner, loved the ambiance (good view of the city) and wasn't too loud or crowded that made it a perfect venue for a date night. It felt extra fancy taking the hotel elevator to the top floor. Pasta was delicious, creamy, shrimp well cooked, surprised it did have a nice spicy and lemony kick. Pizza was tasty. Broccolini was good - the sauce tasted like Alfredo (wish there was a little less sauce). Overall amazing dinner and experience!

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    Maddy K.

    I cannot recommend Il Cervo enough!! I've tried many restaurants in the downtown Milwaukee area and it is still my top recommendation for a modern, Italian dinner located at the top of The Trade. My top fave features include the beautiful MKE skyline views, outdoor seating options, fresh pasta and cheeses, and versatility in the menu. The Mafaldi pasta and chicken parm are my top two favorites dishes. I also recommend getting the tomato basil mozzarella with garlic focaccia for a starter, it is to die for! The service is also top tier as the staff is very knowledgeable about the inside outs of the menu. They have delicious cocktails (and na drinks) available as well- one of my favorite original espresso martinis in the city (and I've tried many)! Overall a must try if you are near the deer district and love Italian inspired food!

    Whole Milk Mozzarella pizza
    Selena F.

    Loved the service once again! I was so excited to go back for a birthday dinner (they greatly accommodated 7 people) and our server was amazingly patient when a few friends were late. Finally got to try a pizza and I plainly got the whole milk mozzarella pizza which did not disappointed! I'm usually not a fan of thin pizza but the crust was delicious and buttery. I will say The creste de gallo was the real star. I was wowed by this dish, everything paired together so well. I especially loved the truffles and the cream. Honestly one of the best dishes I've tasted in awhile.

    Rooftop Dining
    Lexi L.

    This rooftop bar has all the class, swank, and decorum one could want. Across the street from where the Bucks play, you are in the center of all the action. The food was tasty, and left us wanting try other parts of the menu. If I'm ever back Milwaukee , I will definitely take my people here.

    Focaccia
    Michele V.

    This restaurant has it all. I love the views outside on the rooftop balcony on a beautiful evening. Their food is overly delicious with their fresh pasta. My absolute favorite is their focaccia appetizer with cheese. Servers. Always know how to discuss different options on the menu based on how you're feeling. I love this place.

    David P.

    Il Cervo located in the Trade Autograph Hotel is an exceptional restaurant. When you stay at the hotel, you know you're at a great place to relax and enjoy some food and drink. Depending upon the time of day, all can be achieved at Cervo. In the lobby area I enjoyed sitting at the bar watching people checking in in the lobby. There were games on the TVs. The staff is very friendly and helpful with choosing both cocktails and food. I enjoyed some flatbread and a beer. They had a good selection both on tap as well as in the bottle or can. Wine and mixed drinks were also available. The bartender was also able to help my friend with a special blended cocktail. She enjoyed his creation. The White Flatbread we ordered was very good. Prices were reasonable considering we were in a downtown hotel. The crowd ranged from young to old both dressed up and in flip-flops. The bartender indicated that there were a number of special events that weekend. This hotel is near the convention center. Just as an FYI, Cervo is the name of 3 food venues, all within Trade Hotel. Breakfast is served at the lobby location early in the day. The lobby bar menu is served all day. And the Italian restaurant is a high-end Italian white tablecloth restaurant that is open for the dinner crowd. All have the name Cervo on the menu but are all very different menus with the exception of some crossover foods. I enjoyed the food in all three restaurants. The staff in all of the restaurants are exceptional. Clearly they care about good service to their customers!

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    Wow! This may be the best cocktail bar in the city. It is a full vibe that must be experienced…read more Craft cocktails in a charming, warm, inviting space similar to a Victorian era home back in the 1900s. Service is impeccable. They do a tremendous job of explaining the menu and food options in detail, and ensure you have a great experience from start to finish. The drinks? Nothing short of amazing. They vary the featured cocktails menu every 8 weeks, so most likely you'll get a different experience every time you go. However you can always get your classic cocktails like Margaritas, French 75 and Martinis. They also can do any drink NA which is the first of its kind in the US. They have an option called dealers choice, where you can pick the spirit and flavor profile of the drink you want: spicy, sour, floral, smoky etc. no limits! You write down on a card what you want and they craft you a cocktail based on your selections. They also offer a variety of food pairings to go along with the select, featured drink you order. We got spring rolls, a braised, pork infused doughnut, and an incredible bone broth that still has me in a tizzy. Fair warning: it's small and difficult to get a reservation - don't try your luck walking in, this place is a hot ticket and you won't be able to get in without a resy, which could be weeks or months out. This is a true gem of a cocktail bar, and is as good as anything you would find in New York or Chicago.

    Liked the vibe - reminds me of shakers cigar bar but without all the smoke (like, a bit spooky,…read moreold, maybe haunted but also very cool). We stopped here after dinner, so we stuck mostly with the cocktails. Unfortunately, nothing on the seasonal menu really stuck out to me. I stuck with the "traditional" cocktails (spicy watermelon bubblegum, and then banana daiquiri). Hubs went for the halo halo food (which was so cute! All the typical ingredients but served in cubist fashion), and the paired drink. The paired drink was supposed to have different layers of flavor, but they all mixed together quite a bit. Tasty, just not the "layered" experience we thought. I think they almost do themselves a disservice comparing themselves to the aviary - that is a crazy high bar to meet. Granted, maybe we would have been more impressed if we had more of the seasonal cocktails despite them not seeming interesting? Probably wouldnt go out of my way to go here again, but it is a cool vibe and the cocktails were good.

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    Such a great little bar situated inside of the Crossroads Collective! Surrounded by a bunch of food…read morevendors, it's the one spot you can wet your whistle. Here you'll find plenty of brews on tap, wines, and a solid line up of canned drinks/seltzers. Most notable though, their house cocktails. I opted for the cocorita and was definitely a fan! If you like coconut flavor and margs, then you're in for a treat with this one. So refreshing and even comes with shaved coconut on the side of the glass. If tequila isn't your thing, they've got ya covered with all the other concoctions -- from a sunshine martini to a Gillian's island rum mixer. And even if you prefer NA, there's drinks cleverly called "placebo effects" for ya! Love the sprawling bar, with plenty of seats, that's right in front of the big open doors letting the fresh air in. Friendly faces behind the bar too. Look forward to returning!

    The Pharmacy Bar is located inside the Crossroads Collective Food Hall. Accidentally ended up here…read moreas a place inside we were looking for wasn't open. The bartender was super friendly and we had a nice chat about this place and how a lot of the restaurants in the building use this as a test kitchen before they get their own place. Back to the bar, it's such a cool concept because it shows recognization to how the building use to be Oreintal Drugs. They have a wide variety of drinks to choose from from coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, non alcoholic drinks. Literally, whatever you imagine they have you covered. You can get food from any of the local businesses inside so the combinations are endless for pairings.

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    Seems like a quintessential Wisconsin place to be, a cheese bar paired with your favorite wine or…read morecocktail. This place is pretty neat! It'll turn you into a cheese connoisseur if you're not already one. I fell in love with Gouda cheese as soon as I took a bite. We tried a classic cheese flight board and red wine only flight to pair with the different types of cheese. They made it into a gluten free spread so we had four types of cheese in lieu of the seasoned dried meat and gluten free crackers. The place is inviting, has nice decorations, great for going on a date or a casual catch up with your bestie. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. They knew so much about wine and cheese, I would want a whole Documentary on cheese. You can also purchase cheese and other goodies to go! Come on Thursdays, they have a discount on cheese boards!

    Date of visit: March 28, 2026…read more This was our second stop on a birthday date night and was a lovely little find! While the menu is limited and not cheap, staff were very friendly and walked us through everything before we selected a couple of things to try. Pretty much all of the cheeses and accoutrements were fantastic! One of the cheese on our plate was the espresso version of Bellavitano, which happens to be one of my favorites, so that was a nice little bonus for me. In addition to the board, we also went with the ricotta bites, which featured one sweet and one savory option, both of which we also really liked. The shop is cozy and if this was somewhere that I lived walking distance from, I could totally see myself coming here fairly regularly and having a little cheese and ambiance. During our time there we saw both couples on dates and old friends gathering for a drink and a nosh, all of which I found just wonderful. Really the only thing keeping this from a five star review was that the side items, such as the crackers were not plentiful enough for the cheese. I know that ratio can be hard to nail but it was not quite on the mark here, unfortunately. However, that would not be enough to prevent me from returning!

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    Best cheese curds in town!…read more Oh my gosh, this place has the best cheese curds. They were super tasty, had a perfect crunch, and were oh so cheesy. The pork chop was also very good. Full of flavor. Cooked just right. The Brussels sprouts were charred which I like. We enjoyed their whiskey tasting. Of course they have miller on tap which is good. So many drink options to choose from! If you do a tasting, you get a whiskey glass to take home (at least May 2026). I ordered a Wisconsin old fashioned, and they made it taste so good! They offer it sweet (sprite), sour (squirt), or press (not so sweet, I'd say in the middle)? If nothing else, stop in for some cheese curds! This place has so much more to offer than the public market across the way. Don't skip out on this place! Im still dreaming of the Wisconsin old fashioned and those curds!! Most of their ingredients are from local vendors! Even better! That's why everything tastes fresh and good. Oh they have happy hour from 3:20-6:20.

    My wife and I enjoyed our recent visit here on a Friday evening. Drinks at the bar were a good…read morestart, with a friendly team assisting us (Sami). The variety of crafted cocktails was good for pretty much all tastes, and the different Old Fashioned's (Wisconsin Bourbon best the top) hit. Charcuterie and cheese board was a great appetizer-with crostini and tasty mustard and jam. The crab cake appetizer was tasty as well.

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