Every thing was very good One of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee. The people are always friendly and food selection is great. If you can sit in front window view. People watching is fun read more

It's a delightful place. I tried the Fusilli, the pasta is good but would definitely get the Rigate alla Vodka next time!

Unfortunately the food was underwhelming. I had the spare ribs with no flavor I even asked for salt to be brought to the table. The calamari app wasn't good. I was bummed. Won't be back. read more

Onesto was fantastic! Was a little hesitant with the lobster ravioli being changed to this new dish, but was pleasantly surprised with just how good it was. Service is always amazing and their drinks no matter what season are great. Would highly recommend:) read more

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One of the best Italian restaurants in the MKE area. The bread w/ butter and sea salt is soo good and a great way to start the meal! They give you good portions with different varieties of pasta and other mains. Located in downtown Milwaukee too which allows you to see the beauty of the city! read more

The scallops were the best I've had in 10 years. Soft, buttery and melted in my mouth. Our server was attentive and friendly! We sat outside and it was great. Cool air and lots of nightlife. Would definitely return!! read more

Had a lunch reservation here for 3 for a friend's birthday. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather as it was very nice out. We ordered the honey roasted bruschetta appetizer which tasted fresh and was pretty sweet. They also brought out bread and butter for us to enjoy. I ordered the fusilli which was a very creamy mushroom pasta with strong truffle aroma. I enjoyed my dish and the portion was also very large. The service was okay. Our waitress was nice in the beginning but seemed annoyed toward the end when we asked if we could get separate checks. She said she could only split it equally in 3 ways which is understandable but we felt that the interaction was a little rude. Otherwise, we had a good experience! read more

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Had the most amazing dinner last night at Onesto in the Third Ward! My boyfriend and I knew this would be the perfect place for a date night and the food definitely lived up to our standards! The restaurant is is elegant and the seating area is very spacious. Perfect ambiance for a special night! We went a little earlier, around 5:15, and it wasn't too crowded for a Friday night! I loved that we were able to get a table right by the windows looking out to the beautiful Third Ward scenery! My drink was delicious and the hand stuffed blue cheese olives were to die for! I opted for the riggate alla vodka and was blown away! I added chicken to my dish and it was so crispy and seasoned perfectly! The sauce was rich and creamy and the noodles were perfectly Al dente! My boyfriend had the bolognese and it was surprisingly delicious! I was skeptical about a brisket bolognese at first but the deep flavor of the meat really made this dish stand out among a classic bolognese. Lastly, the tiramisu blew our minds! It was sweet and bitter and just melted in your mouth- so yummy! Aside from the amazing dishes- the apps looked amazing and even the bread that came before the meal was wonderful! Our server was amazing as well- always clearing plates, making sure we were doing okay and giving us the run down of the specials with confidence! Love this place and will be definitely be back! (Keep this place in mind for Valentine's Day!) read more

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Onesto is one of my favorite places to eat in Milwaukee! The ambiance is calming and romantic, and I always receive excellent service. I've been there twice now and I always order the Fusilli! It is incredibly flavorful, with a rich, savory sauce and perfectly cooked pasta that keeps me coming back for more. I also ordered the calamari twice because of how good it was! The sauce was creamy and the taste was delightfully tangy. If you are a fan of seafood, I highly recommend you give this a try! This is an amazing place to dine with friends, family, or take someone on a date. The consistent high quality of both food and service speaks volumes about their commitment to customer satisfaction. Additionally, Onesto has received numerous positive reviews from other patrons, further solidifying its reputation as a top dining spot in the area. read more

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Surprisingly inventive & delicious Italian food. Three dishes + an appetizer were enjoyed. All patrons loved their mains. We were sat at the bar, which was odd in a generally empty dining room. The hostess insisted they were full of reservations, so we left it alone. The bar tender was friendly & accommodating which rounded out a casual, quick dining experience. I would definitely return, but make a reservation! read more

I really enjoy going to Onesto for their vodka sauce and chicken masala pasta! I also love the location right in the third ward, but parking can be a bit tricky. Typically you might want a reservation but it's not always needed. read more

Questo pasto è stato favoloso! (This meal was fabulous!) I had always heard rave reviews about Onesto but never had an opportunity to try their food until today. I just completed a whole decade of living in the US and to celebrate this momentous occasion we went to Onesto to eat our weights worth in pasta. And what a scrumptious meal it was! The cocktails have a very surprising twist to them ( their mule had pomegranate liquor and the Italian marg definitely was delicious and uncommon). We ordered sautéed calamari for appetizers and it definitely was different from friedn calamari. The brothy sauce with the calamari complimented the flavors of the spongy, chewy octopus tentacles. For entrees, we got the lobster ravioli and bolognese spaghetti. The microgreens that garnished the bolognese spaghetti also had a burst of flavor (like what!). The crescendo of the meal was the tiramisu dessert It was truly a meal I will remember and am so glad I visited Onesto to mark this special occasion read more

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Not sure why so many people complain about parking. I went on a Saturday during prime lunch hour. There are several parking garages just steps away, and street parking if you're lucky. Booked a high top reservation on our drive in from Minneapolis, was seated in the restaurant portion instead. Our server, however, was very pleasant. We ordered the Spinach Gnocchetti, and Torchetti. The spinach dish was perfect ~ tangy sun-dried tomatoes, delicious cream sauce. Not a massive portion size, which was perfect for doing the riverwalk afterwards. The Torchetti had a delicious red sauce ~ mildly spicy, bright. Paired with the bread and some wine, this was a solid meal before our adventures for the day! Note: very tasty herbed olive oil. Fairly priced, a wide variety of customers inside so don't feel like you need to be extra dressy. read more

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Food was excellent and service was even better! Great relaxing environment. Out waitress "Precious" was amazing. From start to finish she made our anniversary feel special. Thank you again! We will definitely be back in the near future! (I ordered the vodka pasta with meatballs which was amazing!) read more

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Five-star date night last night! It's been awhile since we've enjoyed a night out, so this experience was just extra lovely. We booked ahead online, just to be safe since indoor seating is currently limited (re: covid). Upon arrival we were brought to our two-person hightop that was lined against the bar area. Honest the atmosphere here is just so relaxing. Lower lighting and cream city brick giving it a modern industrial feel. Our server doubled as the bar tender and was sweet and attentive. He brought my husband his delicious glass of cabernet that he choose from their extensive wine list. We put in an app right away as well. If you haven't had a "jar" from Onesto, get a "jar" from Onesto. Just as you'd assume, they're these small glass jars and filled with different delicious options. Our was the fig, gorgonzola, toasted walnut which came accompanied with warm and fresh baguette slices. For our mains, we got two dishes to split. The spinach gnocchetti pasta was wonderful and super creamy. It was a thick gnocchi-like pasta with flavors of prosciutto and lemon, and had some sun dried tomatoes mixed in. Our other dish was the eggplant cannelloni. If I could compare it to something, I'd say it had similar flavor and texture to crispy ravioli. I absolutely loved it. Especially the marinara and pesto combo. It wouldn't be date night without finishing off with dessert. My husband truly cannot resist tiramisu, so we ordered one to share (and savor). Prompt service, and inviting ambience, and tasty Italian food. What more could you need? Peep Onesto's new little cafe! I'm all about this - the more places to sit outside in the Third Ward, the merrier.  Generally Onesto is known for their incredible Italian fare, like homemade pastas and artisan breads that go along with their olive tapenade jars. Don't get me wrong, all of those dishes are fantastic and I will certainly return for a date night again in the future, but for now I'm loving the new outdoor cafe that opens up at 7am with a morning menu.  A few weeks ago, my husband and I stopped by to grab the highly anticipated dalgona coffee. He thoroughly enjoyed the creamy and sweet beverage! We also took a few biscotti's to go because who doesn't love those. More recently though, I stopped by for an iced chai tea and it lived up to my positive expectations!  Check out the new window serving espresso (by Valentine coffee!), tea, bakery items (by Holey MoleyH and breakfast and lunch. read more

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As an Italian cuisine lover, Onesto has been on my list for quite a while. I finally got the chance to dine there and it was a great experience! I went in for lunch with a couple of friends. Even though it was 15 degrees, the Third Ward was quite lively. Onesto was decently busy as well. We were sat at a table next to the coffee bar. The inside is clean & charming with constant espresso aroma filling the air. I started with the freshly made sangria of the day which our waiter recommended. It was a mixture of orange and mango, quite refreshing. We all split an order of the bruschetta. We all agreed the cheese on it was tasty, but other than that, it doesn't stand out from most bruschetta appetizers. I ordered the lobster ravioli, while my two friends got the pasta and meatballs. They both enjoyed their dish. I stole a noodle and thought the sauce was really good. My ravioli had a mixture of marinara and a white cream sauce. It's perfect if you can't choose which pasta sauce you're in the mood for! The ravioli was cooked perfectly and the sauces combined well. It could use a bit more lobster, but tasty nonetheless. We finished off our meal with some espresso. I wanted dessert but had no room... next time! read more

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Used the upstairs for a private event and it was spectacular. Emme coordinated a flawless dining experience with cocktail hour, menu, timing, seating, wine, and phenomenal meals (okay, the chef did that!). Benta was delightful and hands-on as both bartender and server and able to meet all needs ... juggling balls int he air, while spinning plates . . . and kept all diners well satisfied and happy! read more

A fantastic dinner choice. We were nearby getting drinks and found ourselves underwhelmed by their food menu. To Yelp we went to find something close by, open, and serving food so we could sate our appetites. Onesto intrigued us and, BONUS, was just across the street and up half a block. We were out and about at a bit of an off-peak time (not exactly lunch time, not exactly dinner time) and ready to chow. Since it was a strange time, it did not require us having a reservation and we were seated immediately. The weather was spectacular and we were able to select some prime outdoor seating. Our server was great, super friendly but allowing us to have space to chat with each other and enjoy our food. We started with another round of drinks and, because I will order anything with elderflower in it, I got the Baccio cocktail. It was really tasty! And, because after a week in Wisconsin enjoying my body weight in cheese curds I felt like I needed to put something resembling a plant in my body, I opted for a salad for dinner. The Warm Mushroom with pine nuts, goat cheese, dried cherries and a vinaigrette was supremely delicious. I felt like the price for my drink was a little high, but the price of our food seemed pretty reasonable, so I guess it balanced out in the end. Everything tasted great and we enjoyed our impromptu early dinner at senior citizen o'clock. I would gladly eat here again and you should definitely consider it if you are in the area. read more

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I had a very lovely lunch experience today! I had dinners here in 2017 and 2018 before I moved to the other side of the city. My impression used to be like "it's good but not great". Our server was very nice. The dining environment was clean & cozy & warm. Just took us a bit long to find parking spots which was absolutely normal in third ward. Food was delicious! My lobster raviolis were yummy & perfectly seasoned. Not heavy but flavorful enough. I thought it's reasonably priced for a lobster dish (seafood dishes are usually on the pricey side) and I was happy with the quality of the dish. Our group also ordered the fig & toasted walnut jar, chicken pesto croissant sandwich, squash tortellini and meatball & pasta. Everyone was very pleased. They offer outdoor seating area too! read more

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I went to this place and was like oh this place is fancy .. then I sat down and was like ohhh thiss place isss fannnnceyyyy Pesto - yum Fun cocktail the bar tender made - YUM read more

Food 3.8/5 Service 4/10 Ambiance 6.7/10 The lack of service, competence, and professionalism of the manager on duty was embarrassing to experience and witness. The staff at the host stand was able to amend the situation. read more

I've been wanting to try Onesto for a long time and finally got to come visit with the excuse of a date night! The experience absolutely upheld my expectations. My plate was clean by the time I was done eating, the Salmon was perfectly cooked with a crispiness that put it over the edge. Each piece of this meal was wonderfully crafted to be extremely satisfying on its own or with every flavor at once. I look forward to another chance to return and try something new! read more

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Daughter was craving for a good italian food when we drove to see her and search yelp. Good choice since everything we ordered was so yummy. My husband is not a pasta person but he love the pasta we ordered. read more

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Came here without a reservation on a busy night and we were able to get seated at a high top table near the bar. The ambiance is cozy and upscale, loved it! The complimentary bread was delicious. I ordered the fusilli which came with asparagus, mushrooms, and truffle cream sauce. It was the perfect balance of flavors and texture, I loved it! The service was great. I need to come back to try their other delicious looking dishes! read more

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Onesto is a wonderful spot if you're looking to treat yourself or have a nice night out. (During COVID times they do curbside pick-up and have outdoor seating). Their pasta is handmade and you can taste the difference! I am someone who believes red sauce is always the way to go, however Onesto's fusilli with asparagus and truffle cream sauce has converted me. It is rich and flavorful and something I crave on the regular! The ragu and Bolognese sauces are also incredible, but seriously try the truffle cream sauce, you won't regret it! You cannot go wrong with the boards or salads they are fresh, lovely, and an excellent starter. Bonus - Onesto has a lovely staff that strikes the right balance between attentive but not overbearing and exceedingly friendly & engaging. If you are into cooking, Onesto also offers classes to make your own pasta. If you haven't had the pleasure of an Onesto dinner, give yourself a treat and check it out. read more

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A lovely experience throughout our time at Onesto tonight. The food was fabulous, we both the lobster ravioli, started with the sautéed calamari, and the artichoke soup, and they could not have been better. Lexi, our waitress, was fantastic. Very friendly, attentive, and kind. We will definitely be back. This is without question my favorite place in the Third Ward! read more

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One of my favorite spots in MKE for date night. Some of the best cocktails, food and desserts. Great location as well! read more

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went here as a party of 5 & the vibes were great. quick & attentive service. we started with the whipped cheese board w/bread & YUM!!! cocktails were great. i highly recommend the blood orange mule. the fusilli was good but it needed salt tbh i should've asked for it, but i didn't (???) so that's on me. also the spicy rigenette wasn't all that spicy, so don't let the waiter scare you out of ordering. :) read more

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We went here for the first time and overall this was a great pick for a date night. We started off with the Grilled Octopus which was like never i've had before. it was cooked really well and we really enjoyed it. We then moved on to Raviolo, Red Prawn, and Meatballs & Pasta. The Raviolo came with a ton of duck and one huge Raviolo. Definitely interesting and new. The Red Prawn was on the fishy side and needed some lime to balance it out. The Meatballs & Pasta was good and really hit the spot. We finished the meal with a nutella cheesecake and that was actually a bit of a disappointment. The cream was all the flavor and we liked it but the cake itself was more fudgy than cheesecake. The atmosphere was good. I think the outside is probably better during the summer but the inside is ok as well. Our server was nice and helpful but really hard to get hold off when we needed her. It was not a busy night either so i am not sure what was happening there. Overall, not sad that we went but not sure when we will be back! read more

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First time here, and though I only ordered to go, I could see myself coming back here again. Ordered at the host stand so no need to go to the bar to order. Host himself was nice and friendly, there wasn't much of a line, so i was able to get in place my order and went out for a walk till my order got ready. Ordered the Lobster Ravioli and the Carbonara. Though there was nothing wrong with the food themselves, they were quite delicious. My complaints about them would be more on my expectations rather than the resturant doing something wrong. Portion sizes, leaves much to be desired. I'm a big eater and I'll easily admit that. I felt the Lobster Ravioli could've definitely come with more, it kinda felt like a kid portion. As for the Carbonara, I personally like my carbonara to be drench in carbonara sauce, if i come back maybe i'll ask for more carbonara sauce. It could also be that I'm just not use to fine dining and the small portions that usually accompanies fine dining. Or i could just be more use to family style italian places. But like i said above, regardless of my personal hangups, I still really enjoyed the food. I can't say much about the ambiance since i didn't stay here too long, but everyone dining in and outside seems to be having a great time. So if you're looking for a nice date night spot, or just somewhere to get good italian food in the 3rd ward. Onesto would be one of my recommendation. read more

Onesto is taking serious precautions for COVID and I really appreciate it. They ask that you wear your mask whenever your server comes to table as well as when you get up. With plenty of outdoor seating as well, they're doing their best to operate under the current conditions. For an appetizer, we ordered the bruschetta. I'm not a big tomato guy, but my girlfriend loves bruschetta. She really enjoyed it. I also got the chicken andouille soup, which was the soup of the day. It was not as spicy as I was expecting but still good. For dinner, I got the brisket bolognese. It was sweeter than a traditional bolognese, but with the brisket worked well. The meat was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed it. Overall, Onesto was a great choice for our first night in Milwaukee. read more

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We went here from a suggestion from a local and this was definitely some of the best pasta I have had. The dishes has really soft, tasty noodles and the flavor was excellent. The duck carbonara had a really strong duck broth flavor and was really light and tasty. The menu might be small but everything we had was delicious and amazing read more

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Started with bruschetta which was extra sweet from the honey but a fun twist from the more typical balsamic. Loved the spicy shrimp special however would have preferred a thinner noodle with the dish. The truffle pasta was very flavorful and extra filling from the creaminess. Service was prompt and friendly. We were sat quickly. The dining area we sat in was small but it appeared to have ample seating upstairs and at the bar as well. read more

It's a charming rustic, elegant Italian feel. I love the Milwaukee brick restaurants which is like most of them. Parking: next to the restaurant there is a private parking for the establishment that is $3 an hour I believe. We got a spot easily and didn't have spend time finding one. We had reservations via "open table" and it was the high top table next to window which I loved. Bourbon selection: top notch. I had Russell's 13 which was $26 for a double. The staff was attentive and our waiter was so nice. She made us felt welcome and positioned all options and specials. - my one knock, they didn't have someone coming around with water consistently. I had their special which was hot and needed water and had to wait. The food was amazing. Really really good. The bar tender took a challenge and created two mock tails for my girls 7 and 9. They loved them and a surprise not on the menu. Try this place. It's really good. read more

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Beautiful spot downtown. Delicious Italian food and great service! We are from Oklahoma and can't wait to go back. The cocktails are on point also! read more

Stopped in for dinner with my parents on a Saturday night as a last dinner in town before heading back home. I was excited when looking at the menu - I don't eat tomatoes and it's rare when a restaurant has a tomato free ravioli dish, so the ravioli in limone sauce was something I was looking forward to. My party of three got to Onesto at about 6:40 for our 7:15 reservation and decided to have a drink at the bar first to kill time. 7:15 came and we hadn't been texted for our table, so I asked the hostess if there was a table ready or if we should stay at the bar. Turned out they'd given our table away to a different person with the same name as me. Hostess was apologetic and sat us. From the time we ordered, it took about thirty minutes to get bread in the table and nearly an hour to get our meals. When my ravioli limone did come out, the lemon cream sauce was broken and the homemade pasta was under filled and definitely not homemade. Both my parents had a campanelle pasta dish and that pasta was not homemade either, despite the menu saying it was. My mother had the pasta and meatballs and thought the meatballs were overworked. It also took about ten minutes for our waitress to bring cheese to the table after we asked. She was busy and I totally get it, however it was a night of very long waiting even though the restaurant was not packed. Overall disappointing, but the white sangria was pretty tasty. I will not return. read more

This was our first time at Onesto. First, the atmosphere is fantastic! We really enjoyed physically being there and the hostess was very friendly! However, the waitress didn't actually write down our order. It took awhile for our drinks to be served and she forgot about our appetizer all together. When we asked about it as she brought the main dishes she clearly didn't remember we'd ever ordered one. It would have been more understandable if it had been busy but it was mid afternoon without too many ppl there. The meatballs with spaghetti were tasty but they were sausage balls and small for a $6 meatball. Pasta was very nice but the red sauce was sweet and scarily reminiscent of chef-boyardee. My carbonara was ok. I missed the brightness of peas in it. The waitress only checked back with us when we were done so I didn't have the opportunity to get a second glass of wine. Overall, not a great experience and I don't think we'll give it a second chance. read more

Dinner with some dear friends on a Saturday night. Lovely little place. Cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Everything was delicious! All five of us very much enjoyed our meals and trying each other's. I got the special for the day, the beef short ribs with parsnips and butternut squash. The short ribs were fork tender and the veggies were wonderfully delicious. I also tried the cacío e Pepe, we missed getting a pic unfortunately but it was everything a good cacio e Pepe should be. Creamy and peppery. The mushrooms were great with it too. The fusili with the truffle creme sauce was so good too! Loved the truffle flavor with the rich and creamy sauce. The bolognese is it's brisket was pretty tasty too! I didn't try the scallop dish as I don't eat seafood, but my friend said it was amazing and ate every little bit. We also very much enjoyed the bread they brought out with butter and the garlicky olive oil. Service was wonderful as well. We ended the meal with five clean plates and full bellies, as everything was so darn good! Wish we had saved room for dessert, but hopefully next time. Definitely will be back! read more

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The food, the service, the ambience, it's all top notch! The bolognese was tasty but lighter than most bolognese. The bread was excellent but the burrata! The burrata was definitely something I'll come back for! read more

service was good! Food tasted amazing! Ambiance was okay could be better. Tables are very close together. read more

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