Trattoria di Carlo(TDC): Just south of Milwaukee, TDC opened in Oak Creek, WI nearly 25 years ago…read morein 2002. Founder Carlo Pedone utilized his grandmother's recipes that she brought from Sicily. 2021 saw the restaurant close, but after a brief hiatus, it was revived by new owner Frank Carini in 2023. Carini still uses all of Carlo's original recipes. My experiences with the restaurant go all the way back to high school as my parents are fans of TDC's pizza. I'm going to get it right out there, I am not. Not as a teen, nor on second chances as an adult, which is why I'm reviewing their gourmet lasagna instead. Carlo's recipe fills the lasagna with ricotta cheese and tops it with a beef meat sauce. All of this is also smothered in mozzarella cheese. Two observations (not necessarily complaints), the first is that the lasagna was not as "tall" or stacked as what I typically experience, being flatter instead. Second, I thought it was interesting that a large amount of the toppings were not actually on the lasagna but instead trailed it. I know this does not sound appetizing, but it reminded me of a snail and its trail of mucus (with the lasagna representing the snail and the trail of cheese/toppings being the mucus). Anyways, before you scold me for that unappetizing simile, the gourmet lasagna at TDC was tasty and is Doughboy approved . Only I would order a dessert drink to kick off the meal I had there with my family, but let's be real, it's better than an appetizer. TDC's version of a chocolate martini is made with Five Farms Irish Cream, Chocolate Liqueur, and vodka. There was also obviously a little chocolate sauce, which the menu description omitted (along with the brand of vodka). You could taste the alcohol, but I wouldn't say it was overly boozy. It was just about right for a martini (which is still a lot for a lightweight like me). With a sweet tooth like mine, it still beats any standard martini, even if it's not the best chocolate martini I've ever experienced. Shaken or stirred, this dessert martini is Doughboy approved . Additionally, I included pictures of the fried Mozzarella Sticks and Ricotta-cheese filled ravioli we had for appetizers. The Mozzarella sticks were crispy on the outside and stuffed with melty cheese on the inside (you should have seen the cheese pull, and I wasn't even trying), doughboy approved . The ravioli was just okay . For dessert, I did try a little of my dinning companions' massive chocolate cake slice. There's a creamy chocolate buttercream on top of the slice along with alternating layers throughout the slice. The cake itself was rich and moist, while the frosting was chocolatey and sweet. Chocolate shavings also decorate the top of the slice, which in addition to the visual appeal, add a pleasant crunch that contrasts nicely with the soft and creamy cake. Dessert was easily Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

A coworker suggested this place for pizza saying it's pretty good and most co workers suggestions…read morefall flat for me but I'm making the 20 mile round trip. The menu states a Chicago stuffed pizza and since I'm from Chicago I thought I would try it even though I'm a thin crust cracker fan tavern style pizza from Chicago. Most people people not from Chicago have this misconception that it's a thick crust and they are turned off and say it's pan pizza that has too much crust and I'm tired of correcting them. Yes it's cooked in a pan with a thin crust and high walls like a pie cooked upside down with the cheese and toppings on the bottom and topped with a thin crust or not but the pizza sauce/tomato purée on top. I ordered takeout with a friendly young woman and the restaurant was very nice as I walked around and probably the nicest in the area. My pizza was ready in about 30 minutes and it smelled amazing. I ordered a 12 in stuffed Chicago style pizza with sausage which could feed 4 regular people because it's packed with cheese and toppings/sauce like a pie vs a flat pizza. Halfway into two slices I was full with the meat sweats. The cheese pull was absolutely perfect just out of the oven. The sauce was tasty with a garlic flavor and not sweet which I prefer as an Italian American. The sausage was top quality with some zing. Overall as a chicogan who likes thin over stuffed pizza it was fuc%ing delicious. This is a really tasty pizza with quality ingredients so they hit this pizza out of the park today.

Wow - the food here is great! We sat at the bar and it was…read morevery quaint and a good place to dine. We could have a conversation and hear each other which can be rare at a bar. The service was very good - Prompt service and the food came in a timely manner.

Santino's delivered from start to finish. We grabbed seats at the bar and enjoyed a couple of…read moregorgeous craft cocktails before diving into the house cut eggplant strips, a silky carbonara to share, and a pizza that disappeared way too fast. We wrapped it up with tiramisu and limoncello shots, which was the perfect ending. Incredible service, fantastic food, and an all around great experience. Highly recommend.

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

Brute is a solid 3.5…read more I was craving a doughy, bready crust instead of the usual Milwaukee cracker crust. Don't get me wrong, I love Milwaukee style pizza, but sometimes it's good to mix it up. The edges were indeed very bubbly and bready and then the pizza innards were a New York pizza style with a thin, bready cheesy texture. Everything was very tasty. I will definitely be coming back.

Best eggplant fries I ever had! Pizza was amazing too.. highly recommend!…read more We had to wait 15 mins for a table.

Lunch at Fixture Pizza Pub was outstanding! Even though it was busy, the service was excellent…read more We started with the wings, and I completely forgot to take a picture because we ate them so fast. They were fall-off-the-bone tender with the perfect crispy finish. The stuffed green pepper soup was the soup of the day and absolutely delicious. We also shared the Great Lakes Distillery pizza, and wow....the crust was perfection. I honestly can't imagine a better pizza crust. We'll definitely be back!

The pizza pies (EBA) have been great while the service has always made sure they arrived hot out of…read morethe oven! Our "go to place" in Oak Creek!

First time here and won't be our last. We were told to stop and have pizza per some friends. It is…read morenow a top choice when we crave pizza. Cracker crust, great fresh toppings and very flavorful. We enjoyed a tap beer as well.

As a long time Vinchi's fan, I haven't had it since it moved from The Sandcastle to The Bubbler. We…read morewalked in to a PACKED bar (Brewers were playing), so we decided to sit in the back restaurant area. We were greeted & seated immediately. We decided on a large Vinchi's special-just as delicious as I remember! The one & only server handled the food orders very well. I complimented her hard work & she informed me this was her first server job! The pizza is perfectly thin with a savory sauce-not sweet at all. Toppings were plentiful & served tavern style. The 2 of us polished off about half-while we could have ordered smaller pie, the leftovers were just as tasty! If you're looking for a relaxing space to enjoy a pizza, this is your spot!

Update: Owner called me back and said the next time I ordered it was on the house. Louise was very…read moresweet and I really appreciated her doing that. Got to try the Vinchi's Special, Sausage, Mushroom, and Onion. It was delicious and the sausage was very good. Will definitely be back! __________ I called and ordered takeout. This place is inside The Bubbler bar, which is not advertised outside, nor was I told on the phone. Don't stop at the bar; just go straight to the back to get your pizza, and again, it's not obvious. Oh, and cash only! I waited an hour for it to be ready, drove there, went home, and my order was wrong. Didn't notice until I opened the stapled pizza sleeve when I got home. Ordered a medium peperoni and a large sausage, mushroom, and onion. My picture shows the order receipt. But what I got was two peperoni pizzas. So not only did I overpay, but I tried calling them, and it went straight to a recorded message they that don't accept messages. Needless to say, I was annoyed. The pizza was good, though.

Marco's Pizza is one of our favorite pizza places in all of Milwaukee. When we moved to the south…read moreside 10 years ago we asked our landlord where was a good place to get pizza delivered from and she said hands down the best place is Marco's. Boy was she right and now this place has a permanent spot in my contacts list. Marco's has good meal deals and delivers not only quality pizzas but also a variety of other good food as well. If you haven't yet, try the rollo, it's the same thing as a calzone but it's like a personal sized pocket of pizza deliciousness. Sometimes on the weekends if you want a pizza delivered at a certain time you'll have to call a few hours early, but they just have that many deliveries to make that the drivers get backed up. But they're always available to arrange for pick up orders if you're able to go there and get your pizza. This isn't a restaurant where you dine in. This is a get your food and go somewhere else to enjoy it. There's one window inside the building for you to pick up your food from. The guys who work there have an old school pizzeria mentality, they're very nice but they're fast. They could come off as gruff but really they just have a lot going on. Like I said, I've been ordering from here for 10 years. They have some of the best pizza in all of Milwaukee. If you haven't tried it yet I don't know what you're waiting for!

Not bad. I liked the toppings and the crust, didn't have any issues with service like others have…read more My problem stems from the sauce - wow was it sweet, almost to the point where it was overly sweet. Honestly, it made me kind of nauseous. They also put A LOT on the pizza so it can be overwhelming- especially if you're not used to sweet pizza sauce. Also the "jumbo" mozzarella sticks are not jumbo, in fact they're actually the opposite so please change the name lol. I might come back but I'd ask for light sauce.

Ordered take out of "fish complete" bucket-which includes 12 pieces of fish, Italian bread, fries…read more(or mashed potatoes), Cole slaw, lemon wedges and tartar sauce for $30.change total with tax. The fish was delicious. Loved it. The tartar sauce is a nice compliment. The fries are thicker cut and good. The slaw could use a little pick me up - somewhat bland but overall we enjoyed this meal and have leftovers. Service was kind and prompt. A nice little place to frequent.

The margherita pizza looked NOTHING like the picture on their website and was not very good (they…read moreused stock photos instead of photos of their actual pizza). The chicken parmigiana was good though, plenty of chicken for the price.

The Greenfield location for Mountain Mike's Pizza is the first in the Midwest (the closest…read morelocations previously were in Texas and Colorado). Continued expansion may be inevitable, so I figured I'd give their food a try see where it stacks up against other chain pizza stores. For Pi Day (March 14th) they had a special of a 6" mini pizza for free with the purchase of a 20oz soda. I got extra cheese and linguisa (a type of sausage) on the pizza. I also ordered six garlic not-knots for an appetizer. The garlic not-knots were very good. I didn't read the item description before ordering since I assumed they were just garlicky dough, so I was pleasantly surprised that they had cheese on/in them and a little crunch from the baked cheese. The pizza was ok. The linguista didn't stand out like I hoped it would and the amount of cheese on the pizza is what I would have expected it normally have, so I don't know if they added extra or not. That said, I'd rather have their pizza than Domino's, Pizza Hut, Toppers, or Little Caesars. Papa John's is still my preferred chain pizza store though. Two things that may hurt this Mountain Mike's chances of succeeding: price and location. Their pizzas are pretty expensive (for example, a 14" cheese pizza is $25). I definitely recommend signing up for their rewards to get discounts rather than paying full price. As for location, this particular strip mall is always packed, making parking very difficult. Being in a busy area not far from Southridge Mall is fine if you want a lot of potential customers, but that location might be a turn off once people try to visit.

Just tried Mountain Mike's for the first time tonight and it's a solid new pizza joint! We picked…read moreup our food so got to look around. The restaurant was clean, service was friendly, and the pizza was good. The salad bar looked very fresh. Prices are a little steep, but most things are these days. Minus 1 star because the wings were just ok. Lots of parking in the strip mall parking lot. Pepperoni was a stand-out. We will return!