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    Lisa's Pizzeria

    4.0 (195 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Daniel P.

    I can't give them a five and don't want to give them a three, so I am compromising. We no longer live in the area where Lisa's , in the east side university neighborhood of Milwaukee, but remember it fondly from our younger days, so we called in a pickup order. It's probably true that our memories exceeded reality, but it just wasn't the same. Not as cheesy, not as bountiful, but some of the old flavors still remained, especially the sausage, with several spices. We learned that they still have many loyal customers who live in the area, patrons who have been regulars for over 60 years, so maybe next time we'll give it another try, perhaps eating in rather than reheating at home.

    Detroit Pizza
    Emily L.

    It's a cute little space with AMAZING pizza. I had the regular crust and the Detroit, and both were wonderful. Service was great initially, but unfortunately I went on a Friday night, and they were just understaffed. They have a huge volume of takeout orders, and a lot of people coming in as well. I hope they can hire some additional help soon to be running with maximized efficiency!

    Deluxe pizza
    Helen S.

    First, I think the food is a 5, but they forgot to send my beverage with my order....sadness. But on to the good stuff. The cheese breadsticks were not what I was expecting. They were thick and airy in the middle with an excellent outer crunch. And the clearly use very good mozzarella. I could have used just a touch more marinara, but very delicious. I ordered a deluxe pizza. This had an amazing amount of toppings. The crust was delightfully thin and crispy, even after a delivery. I think I enjoyed the sausage the most. Excellent flavor. I would order again.

    The Detroit pizza is amazing.
    Chris B.

    Amazing people and great service. Had the Detroit pizza and it was the best I've ever had. Tremendously good sausage and crispy sides and bottom. 5 stars. The staff is friendly and engaging. Give it a shot!

    Hannah's Favorite
    William R.

    Tried Lisa's for the first time and went on a Tuesday to take advantage of their specials, 1/2 off pitcher of beer and buy one get one half off pizza. Really enjoyed the pizzas, two different styles made pretty well with quality ingredients. The build your own Detroit style with Wisconsin Brick Cheese and pepperoni was slightly over done but that didn't detract from the flavor. The slight umami hit from the dough balances out the touch of sweet from the sauce and the fattieness of the pepperoni. The pub style had a strong crust with pepperoni and a dollap of ricotta cheese on each slice with a drizzle of hot honey. I didn't get the heat of the honey but overall felt it was a great pairing. If you've been wanting to go, do it.

    Celeste L.

    My friend ordered a mushroom artichoke veggie pizza delivery and it was so tasty! No issues! I wanna go back an try their other flavors!

    Melissa B.

    Whenever a restaurant comes under new ownership, there is always a question of what will happen with the recipes that made it noteworthy. Lucky for us, the new owners (Hannah and Dean) kept what worked and added their own amazing additions, backed by their own developing culinary backgrounds and experiences. For example, along with the traditional sauce that made Lisa's pizza so delicious, there is also Hannah's own dessert recipes, an espresso martini made with Dean's own cold brew coffee recipe and the garlic bread, also created by Dean. While small changes have been made to the interior, with more slowly on the way, you will still find the dining room dimly lit and intimate. Although service was a little slow to start, our girl who seemed to be running the whole show did the best she could. Then Dean arrived, and he did an excellent job engaging and assisting us. He was kind enough to answer all our questions and make recommendations. The large cheese, sausage, mushroom and onion pizza we shared was fantastic and made with a generous amount of toppings. The combo plate veggies had a crispy coating, which kept their texture tender but not soft. The cheesy garlic bread was to die for. One of, if not THE best, I've ever had. DO NOT go here without ordering some! Then there's the Tiramisu. WOW. You could taste the coffee, although not overwhelmingly so, and the cream was fluffy and not overly sweet. Lisa's has been a Milwaukee staple, and it was wonderful to experience the classic flavors that brought us back, as well as new flavors that will keep us coming back for more!

    Cheese pizza
    Genesis B.

    The ordering process was very easy and smooth one quick phone call. The lady on the phone was very nice, but I ordered from their late night menu and I was told when I asked for extra sauce that it was a generous amount of sauce but when I got my pizza, there was no sauce on it, except around the edges of the crust very disappointing And when I called the lady back on the phone while she was understanding which I hundred percent, give her credit for there was no mention of talking with the morning staff who make the pizza about correcting the issue I did come back two days after to get a refund and the process took less than two seconds she took the pizza and gave me my money back I just wanted this to be a warning for whoever orders here don't order off the late night menu. The photo is from 20 minutes after I got my order.

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    Very picky pizza eater here ... best pizza in mke. On par with better Chicago pub pizzas

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    The new owners have greatly improved the service. The pizza was the perfect cracker crust and the tops were fresh and well blended.

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    6 months ago

    Amazing atmosphere! Great pizza, and great service through everyone in the building. Favorite pizza on the east hands down.

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    8 months ago

    The MEATZZAA pizza is to die for! Full of meats, not greasy, juicy thin crust. Great menu and selections of wines.

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    Pizza and Salad were awesome. Old school Milwaukee pizzeria. Definitely will be back.

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    Great service! Good pizza. Manager was really kind and gave good recommendations. It's a small place but really good food.

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    I love this pizza I'll always come here when in milwaukee! I'm a pizza snob and it's pretty damn good

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    Ask the Community - Lisa's Pizzeria

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    First time coming here…read more Food: The menu has a lot of excellent choices. The drink menu features plenty of specialty cocktails, and I took our server's recommendation and ordered the Whisky Paloma, which was an excellent choice. I loved the chili dust along the rim. If you like pizza, they have an interesting selection featuring ingredients such as peaches, figs, and bacon. It was hard to decide, but I ended up ordering the Burrata pizza with grilled peaches, arugula, and honey. It was very good and would have been even better with a few more grilled peaches. I also ordered the grilled octopus because, if it's on the menu, I just have to try it. It was very good, along with the accompanying roasted potatoes. I prefer my octopus well grilled and firm, and this preparation was a bit softer than I would have liked. We finished with the tiramisu, which was a little disappointing. It was both very cold, as though it had just been thawed, and a bit soggy. Service: The service was very good throughout the evening. We were seated right away, and our server did a nice job of getting us settled in. The drinks and food arrived surprisingly quickly, and we felt well attended to throughout the meal. Thanks, Robert! Atmosphere: The building is a gem, with old brick on the outside and a modern, relaxing design on the inside. There is a foyer where guests are greeted and can wait for their tables. The wood wall treatments and lighting are inventive and upbeat. The many hard surfaces make the acoustics a bit loud, but we were still able to have a conversation comfortably. Overall, it was a very good experience. With a bit more attention to some of the final touches on the food, this could have been an even better experience. We would enjoy coming back again.

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