An airport restaurant with tasty food and quality (drinks) Bloody Mary's. Yes it's overpriced like any airport restaurant, but both the atmosphere and food quality were (surprisingly) good. While it was not very busy in the dining area, we did notice several tables that were empty with dirty dishes still on them (rather worrisome...) so we headed up to the bar. The bartender was friendly, helpful and responsive. The salad freshness passed my wife's critique - which is nice! The salad dressing was a bit heavy and overpowering (thankfully we ordered it "on the side"). The pizza and sandwiches meet expectations - they were... solid. While not amazing, the food is much better than we expected at an airport. We'll be back. read more

Breakfast options are limited. Overpriced (go next door to the deli). The Mountain Dew was the best part of my breakfast. The potatoes were cold. The sandwich bread I had was hard as a rock. The eggs were borderline acceptable. The atmosphere is cozy. Go for the morning mimosa. Waiter didn't offer condiments. Had to venture to the bar for my ketchup. read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The garlic/sriracha fried chkn sandwich with slaw and fries. (13.99$) DELISH! I feel for the workers here, 1000% They are busting their tushies off with little to NO staff. ***Past reviews ..... its an airport!!Nonna is not going to be in the back hand breading your chkn cutlets and making fresh Sunday Gravy. And yes you will over pay for drinks.... Its an airport. They do close early and have odd times. They are severely short staffed. Please, Tip well& give a little grace to them. read more

I typically don't stop for breakfast but on this day I was pretty hungry. Instead of going to my mainstay I came here. I ordered the steak and eggs and for the price was a tad disappointed in the steak but hey, it's an airport and they don't need to compete with a ton of places. The service was lacking as I never got a refill for my coffee and sat at the restaurant longer than I needed to . The most awkward moment came when the server asked how much I wanted to leave for the tip... It was bad service so I said 10%. He looked at me and asked... so how much is that again? Either way, whenever I fly out there is no way I come back here. Even if its the only place open, I will just go get something from the vending machine. read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Probably the worst paid for meal I have had. Ever. In my lifetime. The bread was soggy, the tomatoes were unripened, the black spots on my sandwich smell/wreak balsamic vinaigrette. Seriously bad food here. I enjoy all kinds of food even the kind you have to get in seedy areas or a food truck BUT this place takes the cake in crappy food. I am glad though, the employees had a chance to catch up on all of their complaining about a new drink added to the menu. Anyways, if you can avoid this place, then please do so, you'll thank me. read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Gross! - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

They were slow this early in the morning but service and speed were still prompt and courteous but, I write this sitting, waiting for my check as the staff (which doubled the customers) hangs out so maybe not so much... "Smoking is not allowed in the terminal" but the Tito's smoked bloody was tasty if you're down with campfire flavor. The breakfast skillet wheat toast was nice, as was the large helping of bacon and delicious rosemary potatoes but it could use cheese or sausage gravy or something to lube it up. Tasty but high in price, or average for an airport, I suppose... read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Bruschetta - great toast, decent toppings. - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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When you order a drink at an airport, and the place is near empty you'd think you'd get the drink in under 10 minutes. This place isn't cheap, service should be a lot better. Waiter/bartender seemed like she didn't want to be there. I ordered a cup of soup and it took 15-20 minutes. After asking she said it was made to order... Typically a cup of soup is quick, would've loved to know that before hand. 22$ for a drink and a cup of soup. Worth it? Having soup now, nothing special. Also I have no napkin and no water. read more

Well, as per usual I've had airport food at airport prices with airport quality. That quality being low. Though up front I will commend the lovely service in here on a Sunday afternoon. Attentive and smiling. Now, as for the food and drink, that's another story. I started with a Bloody Mary and it was all Mary, no bloody. I couldn't finish it. This town has spoiled me on really good ones. I had the pork bucatini which looked and smelled great. The noodles were well done and tasty but the pork was ground up yesterday meat that was drowning in herbs and spices. I'd rather just go get some chorizo. The bread sticks that are very literally sticks were a big help in soaking up some of the yikes. I love the Bartollatas restaurants in town and would go back. This however is not up to snuff with those places. It's better airport food, but still just that. read more

No prices listed on the beverages. So, the $18 cocktail was a surprise. The food was mediocre. Frozen pizzas warmed in the oven. Got the job done and the lone waitress running the bar and the room all day by herself was awesome. But one person can only do so much. read more

What a nice little surprise for an airport to have. I first of all love that it looks like a cute little Italian Hole in the Wall with the decor. The windows look like one but you can sit and watch the planes while you wait on your flight. I ordered the Steak and Eggs. Wow! Super delicious and unexpected. I expected lack of flavor and so on but nope. The perfect breakfast and it was complimented by rosemary potatoes. My mom ordered the French toast. Another wow! The bread used was super thick and fluffy and it packed a lot of good flavor and butter I'm sure. I was very pleased that this place was a good breakfast option. Another reason to stop here while waiting on your next flight is for their extensive pizza, drink and wine menu. My server was helpful and didn't rush us at all. I will be back during my next trip. read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Steak & Eggs with Rosemary Potatoes - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The only saving grace for an 8 hour delay! I am writing this review after a couple of hours after eating and I have time to write it. Our flight to Denver that was supposed to leave at 5 AM but now it's not leaving till 1:30 pm. The airline gave us a $10 voucher for breakfast so I opted this place and hubby went somewhere else. I sat down on a table that had window views of the airport so while waiting for my coffee I could see the world go by. Not much of a view but better then staring at the gate.s The place is quaint & it has a full bar Along with the coffee I ordered the Nona's breakfast skillet which has two eggs any style, crispy bacon and roasted rosemary potatoes. I ordered my usual - easy medium. As it was early in the morning mine dish came out less than 10 minutes which was great as I was famished. The Server warned me that the skillet was very hot. Indeed she was right. I could still hear the sizzle when it was placed on the table. Eggs were cooked perfect. Crispy on the edges and right amount of liquid on the yolk. Bacon was crispy but could of used a little more flavor but still good. The potatoes was a hit. The chef cooked the way I liked it. It was very extra crispy! Some of the potatoes were charred which I loved. Yummy. It had right amount of rosemary so it was not overpowering! The dish also came with toast. Toast was toast. However it did not come with butter & did not bother to ask as I'm trying to eat healthier. Overall I had god experience here. read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Nonna 's breakfast skillet- eggs your way with crispy bacon & roasted rosemary potatoes - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Ok so it's in an airport terminal and you're immediate thinking "3 stars" tops. So the bar is low...and Nonna's doesn't disappoint. The Caesar salad was ordinary and not bad. Just ordinary. The Grey Goose was great, however buyer beware, it's $18 a pour. All that said, 3 stars! Service though...not good and borderline angry. It's an airport, I get it, and still it cost a Star. Caio, Nonna! read more

Stopped for breakfast while awaiting boarding. Two folks standing at counter and I ordered a yogurt parfait. They asked if I wanted it to go and I said no, I would sit down. A server approached and said she would bring me a menu. 5 minutes later, when she returned I said I would have a yogurt parfait and coffee. The place was not at all busy, so I thought this was a little troublesome. The atmosphere is very nice with good jazz music playing softly. The booths are comfortable leather. My yogurt parfait was good with fresh strawberries and granola. It came served in a tall water glass on a plate with a doily which was a nice presentation. Unfortunately, this made it impossible to eat without spilling granola all over the place. I requested a bowl to scoop it into. My waitress quickly fulfilled my request. She also checked back on coffee refills and brought me coffee to go upon request. It is nice to have another Bartolotta's in the airport. NorthPoint is outside the secured gate area. read more

There are a few good things that surprised me about this restaurant. First off, being airport food, I didn't have high expectations whatsoever, yet, the food tasted pretty good. We ordered a Breakfast Sandwich and a Breakfast Pizza. Instead of having pre-cooked food, the entrees were made to order, which was nice. I really liked the Breakfast Sandwich, which consisted of a fried egg and bacon. It also came with a side of roasted potatoes, which were pretty good. I didn't enjoy the Breakfast Pizza as much, which may be due to the pancetta. The pizza didn't have much flavor to it, even though there was so much on it. For an airport restaurant, I would recommend this place for anyone with enough time to sit down and enjoy waiter service. I only wish the food was less greasy. read more

I'm very impressed! I suppose I'm that rare customer that's never eaten at a Bartolotta restaurant before, but you gotta start somewhere. A famous restauranteer shouldn't have any weak links, and I'm pleased to report that Nonna is most certainly not a weak link! I started with a delightful bowl of their soup , which changes daily but was Tomato Basil today. Their basic pasta with marinara was next , and it was just perfect. The noodles had that wonderful airy lightness that spaghetti is supposed to have, and the sauce was clearly made fresh. I savored every bite. The service was wonderful, my server was friendly and attentive throughout. I love feeling like a guest and not a check. Bravo Mr Bartolotta! Can't wait to try another of your restaurants! read more

If you're flying out of Terminal D and aren't in the mood for yet another Usinger's brat, you'll probably find yourself at Nonna Bartolotta's. They've got quite a bit of comfortable seating, too, so it's a good place to stop if you've got a while to wait until you take off. The menu has decent variety - pasta, entrees, and a couple sandwiches. I went for the pesto pasta which wasn't outstanding, but wasn't bad at all. The service was great - attentive and polite, and I wasn't rushed out. I certainly wouldn't mind stopping here again. read more

Stopped here before my flight. Service excellent, however, food is mediocre I specialized a personal pizza with chicken and pineapple. The chicken was dry, the pineapples were not sweet at all and the marinara sauce had a weird taste to it. My Bloody Mary was just tomato sauce with some pepper and adopt of vodka in it... I will say that I will it have another pizza there again... read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Magheritta pizza w/ added chicken and pineapple - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The Nonna breakfast was awful! The scrambled eggs were burnt the toast was burnt the bacon was paper thin and greasy. I'd stick to waiting until the bar opens. You can't screw up a Bud light read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Burnt every and wasn't burned as greasy - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nonna's is far better than the Great American Bagel Company. BUT, $16 for an egg sandwich. That got me speaking Italian again. I had the Ham, Egg, Cheese sandwich. Pretty good ... read more

Sterling, our waiter was great. Food was average. Not bad - not great. For an airport, it's a repeat due to choices. Service made it better. read more

Waited 47 minutes for a to go order that I never received. You would think an airport restaurant would understand that people have flights but not this one. The staff seemed unbothered when I repeatedly checked on my order. As I was getting ready to walk away they said my pizza was coming out...only problem is I ordered a sandwich. I want my $17 back. read more

I have to start by saying I have only had the gelato and wine at this restaurant but enjoyed my quick stop while stranded at the Milwaukee airport today. I asked about gelato because a sign out front said they have it (among other Italian things) and I didn't see it on the menu (been staring at standby lists too long). The bartender listed their flavors of the day and I was sold immediately when she described the "biscotti" flavor as "creamy peanut butter"! She swirled it with chocolate Oreo crunch for me and the result was light and yummy! I also tried a Chardonnay from the north coast of California and received a hefty 5 (closer to 8) ounce pour for $8. Not bad at all for airport prices! I enjoyed my experience enough that I'd come back and try the pasta or pizza next time! read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Biscotti and Chocolate Oreo Crunch gelato - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Terrible! Made the mistake of going here. Not too many options in the airport. Bartolottas definitely taking advantage of that at the airport. Very sad will never go to any of their restaurants again. Quality has gone down so much read more

Good food for airport, but definitely expensive for what you get. You expect food to be more than usual, but this place is definitely super expensive relative to portion sizes. Pasta runs about $20, and the bowl is almost the size of a cereal bowl. Definitely don't plan on sharing a pasta because you both will not be full! Wait staff frequently stopped in to check on refills. Staff seemed a bit irritated at being at work, but they should be happy they're serving customers with such high priced tabs. Despite the food being expensive, it was definitely enjoyable. The garlic knots are something I would skip, they're rather uncooked in the inside. Definitely somewhere I wouldn't come back to on purpose, but a good sit down restaurant compared to what's available in the rest of the airport because there's slim options all around. On the company dollar, it's a good place to come and get a good meal. As a regular tourist, wouldn't be on the top of my list. Stop for somewhere quick service instead. Don't like how you have to pay at the table either. They bring you a little machine and the receipt isn't super detailed. read more

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There are only 2 or 3 restaurants at this airport. if you don't want a hamburger or a cold sandwich, nonnas is your only choice. But be prepared to wait... sometimes it feels like you've been waiting so long that you wonder if they had to grow wheat to make flour for the pizza. Also, bring your hair dryer, You'll need it to dry out the soggy pizza crust. At least that was the experience we had this time. See the picture below, because that's all you need to know (slow.. and soggy)..... read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Had a drink and some soup before catching an evening flight. I hate to bag on these places and all. I get it it's an airport. But a 15 dollar short old fashioned please. I settled on a Coors light instead. Bout half the price. Soup was good tomatoe basil with some parmesan cheese on top. Cup price 5 dollars. They do have tasty pizzas here that you can take on a flight with you but you get hammered on the price. Not really worth it if you ask me. read more

We all know dining options are limited in an airport. We also know that the food tends to be low quality and overpriced. Noona Bartolotta's filled all of these expectations. The nice thing is you have a place to sit down and relax before your flight. You'll pay for it though, and the food was the previously frozen, low quality variety, despite the prices. The beers were $11 each. Yikes. Typical though I guess. I was hoping that if I ordered off the special menu the food may be fresher but nope. The garlic knots were surprisingly tiny and bland (mass produced, probably frozen). I'd save the money and grab a quick serve bite next time. read more

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Milwaukee airport has very few dining choices so I end up eating here most times I travel to Milwaukee. Today I ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. I also ordered a glass of wine & a glass of water with a lemon slice. I had to ask for the water twice & the lemon never arrived. The salad was ok, except the lettuce was not chilled & it was served on a small plate...so lettuce tended to fall off the plate. For $15.99 I think you could serve the salad on a bigger dish... Last trip I got the eggplant Parmesan and it was a soggy mess, & I could hardly find the eggplant - totally over-cooked. Next trip I'm going to remember to eat before I get to the airport. read more

I've been here more times and longer than I'd like to admit. I'm on a first name basis with the bartender. For real. That said, of course I like it. I don't have high expectations for a bar in an airport... so we'll start with that admission. This place has pretty decent food, decent drinks and it is expensive, but so is any bar at the airport. They have little outlets along the bar so you can charge your stuff. TV screens post departures so you can track your flight. And the people are generally pleasant if not super nice. Not the worst place you can visit... read more

Very surprised by the generally positive reviews of this place. Prices are high, even for airport standards. Food portions are small and the quality is low. The seating area is clean and the service was friendly, but unless you are desperately in need of something to eat, I would avoid this place. read more

Tiffany was the ONLY staff serving/bar tending tonight. She KILLED IT. Stayed positive and worked hard to meet the demands of the entire Friday night Vegas flight. Nonna's is lucky to have her on their team. The food was good but her service was MOST impressive! Thanks Tiffany!!! read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My server Cindi made this experience worthwhile. Not only was she attentive (my water glass was always full, and she made sure that all of my requests were fulfilled promptly), but she was also quite pleasant and friendly. I ordered the veggie pizza per my fellow Yelpers recommendations, and it was definitely delicious. Sadly, the wine menu didn't include a sauvignon blanc, so I opted for a less-than-awesome Malbec (something "colores") instead. I really can't rave about Cindi enough.whatever they are paying her isn't enough. She made my entire airport dining experience enjoyable! read more

I sat at the bar thinking it would be more speedy service. I had an hour before my flight left. It took the guy next to me to flag down the bartender so that I could order. At this rate I figured it would take some time so I only ordered one drink and bruschetta. It took half an hour to toast some bread and slop a pile of old garlicky tomatoes on a plate. Luckily I had cash because I left my card out so the server could run it right away, but she never came back so I just left cash and left. Being from Milwaukee and having been to Bartolotta restaurants before I expected a level of service and food quality that just wasn't there. Very disappointing. read more

Nonna's has been the best dining experience in an airport that I've had. While the service has been at a level no higher than my expectations of an airport (diner quality), the food level has been its saving grace. He isn't falling prey to a Wolfgang Puck level of branding, at least. The menu is legit Italian, for one. They're not doing an Olive Garden express, and they aren't a Sysco frozen special. I've seen the kitchen (which is better than most full service restaurants) and I'm impressed by the ends to which Joe would go for an airport eatery. Scratch production is a nice standard to see. The pizza is solid quality, decently proportioned and fairly priced. Same would go for the pasta dishes. The skillet looks to be pretty decent, but I have this thing about consuming that much of anything fried before flying. I'd prefer never to be "that guy" on the plane... The wine and beer menu is also pretty quality, as I'd expect from this restaurant group. They didn't go the way of letting one distributor hold their hand and make the lists, so you'll find a little more than your typical well-advertised standards. The one drawback is the french toast. I'm a bottomless pit when it comes to pancakes and french toast. A slightly larger order option would be awesome. read more

The pizza is cooked in brick oven. Had a pepperoni and sausage pizza and it was great.

I have to admit this was some pretty good yummy Italian goodness. I feel like most airport food is really not the good - so I was surprised to find something I'd actually come back for or choose again while at the Milwaukee airport. For airport food this was pretty dang good. I had the plain spaghetti marinara and I don't know if it was just what I was craving or if it was just that good. Either way it really hit the spot and was a good way to pass the time before catching our flight. The service was excellent - seated right away, attentive and friendly server. And most importantly - quick! I'd definitely come back here flying out of MKE again. If you are flying out of concourse D at MKE and you have the time I'd recommend eating here. Good portion kept my full and was a tasty treat for my long journey back home to Honolulu. read more

Ummm....eww.... I ordered a chicken caesar salad here...umm...this crap was terrible. Honestly, the highlight of my dinner was the packaged breadsticks and iced tea. Otherwise, the food was absolutely grade F and needs a tune up. The menu lacks any variety and has just a few panini, pizza, pasta, and salad staples. Blah. I should have gone to Uno's. read more

Pleasant environment with great food options and good service. It was easy to work from the restaurant prior to boarding my flight. read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Chicken Caesar salad. - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pizza tasted great. Quick service. Very affordable for airport food. Plenty of seating and they also have a to go counter for quick service. read more

Nonna Bartolotta's - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Let's get serious, here. You're eating in an airport. This isn't a question of how Nonna ranks against its sister (second cousin?) restaurants across the city, because it's not even close. In terms of airport food, however, it beats the hell out of most everything else in Mitchell International, and is as representative of fine dining in Milwaukee as Rick Bayless' Torta Frontera in ORD or Todd English's Bonfire in BOS. I can guarantee you're not going to see the famous chefs anywhere near these kitchens, but with the amount of participation the Bartolottas put into the creation of Nonna, including menu inputs and staff training, I was willing to put up with the hassle of having my privates fondled a second time by TSA to visit Concourse D and grab a table. I don't know if other airports are contractually prevented from serving nothing but the most generic brands of beer and wine, but it was nice to see Spotted Cow on the menu as well as several selections of wine by the glass. I was disappointed by the Caprese salad because the small balls of mozza, cherry tomatoes, and basil chiffonade were dumped on top of iceberg lettuce and served in a bowl. I was also disappointed by the concept of pork bucatini - any serious Italian restaurant should know the heavy red sauces are not traditionally served with long, extruded pastas - but the flavor was nice, with a large amount of ground pork and bits of a kinda-spicy pork sausage. The noodles were a nice al dente, too. The Bartolotta boys have done a lot for fine dining in this city, and Nonna is doing something similar for a quickly-expanding airport. As someone who has had way too many Quiznos subs and - God forbid - Chilis Too in his traveling lifetime, I welcome this attempt at upscale airport dining. read more