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    Papa Luigi's

    3.7 (164 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    PAPA LUIGI'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Spaghetti and giant meatballs
    Marcie A.

    Last night we ate at Papa Luigi's for the first time. I've been meaning to go there for a while now and boy, am glad I did. F irst of all, there is a city lot in the rear with ample parking. The restaurant opens at 4, and we got there around 4:30 and there were plenty of open tables but it really started to fill up fast. We also saw that this place does tons of carry out (mostly pizzas). Service was really quick. We had a server named Autumn and she was excellent. I asked her if the pasta was freshly made in house and she said yes. Portions were huge, literally enough for three meals. I got the spaghetti and meatballs, and my friend got the chicken parmesan. Both dinners came with soup or salad and two pieces of garlic bread. Both were great choices. My meatballs (2) were humongous but my friends chicken parm looked delicious. I thought the prices were reasonable, especially considering the amount of food you get. This restaurant is a solid 4 stars.

    Megan L.

    Was craving pizzas and decided to try a place I hadn't yet. This brought me to Papa Luigi's. I ordered a 14" pepperoni and sausage with some extra cheese. I also ordered a Cookie Butter Banana Cream Pie. Yes, you read that right; heaven on a plate. And yes, you also read that right, it was most certainly heavenly. My tastebuds were singing hallelujah. Was the food worth it?! Absolutely not! This small slice of pie cost me $14!!! It was still delicious. Do I regret it? Yes! But I was doing a happy dance. Hands down, not worth it at all. Should you try it? Yes. But it's not worth it. So delicious though. Like for real. So good. The pizza and the pie were so yum. Not worth it. But definitely give it a try! Also, this was technically through DoorDash. I had no qualms with either. Will I come back/reorder? Yes. But it will not be worth it! But I'll hope it'll still be as delicious as this time. TBC...

    Tiramisu
    Travis B.

    Papa Luigi's Tiramisu: Papa Luigi's opened in 1982 by founder Sal Purpora. He's since passed running the business on to one of his sons, but they still use Sal's mom's Sicilian recipes. The restaurant has plenty of menu options, but I'm skipping to dessert. I'm told tiramisu translates to "pick me up" or "cheer me up" and it certainly did. Its origins are disputed to be from the Italian regions of Veneto or Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It is a coffee flavored dessert made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee or espresso, layered with a sweet, whipped mascarpone cream, and flavored with cocoa. As it is made with coffee there is caffeine in it, but it is a miniscule amount as typically only a half cup of coffee is used for an entire cake (and this is just one piece). I've never had a dessert with a texture quite like tiramisu. It's difficult to describe, but it is rather interesting. It has some cake-like properties to it, but it's "spongier" and there are the layers of whipped cream. I say spongy, but soggy might be more accurate as it's dipped in coffee/espresso. The whipped cream is my favorite part as it's sweet, rich, and pairs perfectly with the more bitter flavor of coffee. If you love coffee and dessert than tiramisu is a must try. Doughboy approved. Doughboy_Food_Reviews

    Pizza party catering deal
    Liz A.

    Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place! This is our go to pizza place. The pepperoni pizza is my favorite. Not only is the pizza delicious but they also have great pasta dishes! The servings are quite large. Our family recently used them for catering our Christmas celebration for 18 people. I worked with Janet and she was great. We did the pizza party package which included garlic bread, salad, pizza and mostacholli pasta. If you pay with card, there is a service charge, so if you can, pay with cash.

    Jack W.

    I recently placed an online order and selected fresh mushrooms. Immediately after, I realized it mistakenly said canned mushrooms. I called within 30 seconds to correct the order, but the person on the phone said they couldn't change it because it was already made. There's no way it was prepared in just 30 seconds. We order from here regularly, spending $50-$100 every week during summer pool parties. It's disappointing to lose a customer due to such inflexibility. The timestamp shows I called less than 30 seconds after the order was confirmed. Are you seriously telling me you made the entire pizza in 25 seconds and couldn't make the adjustment?

    Angel Hair Pasta w/ Chicken.
    Guy K.

    In A Nutshell: -Papa Luigi's was a god-send for a pre-carb up meal prior to my triathlon. -It was near the bike shop I rented a bike in Cudahy. -I really enjoyed this no-frills Italian restaurant that appears to have a rich history serving up delicious eats. -I sat down & ordered a delicious Angel Hair Garlic Chicken Pasta meal. -It came w/ two big pieces of buttery garlic bread too. - I really enjoyed the amount of food that I got, it really was tasty, the chicken was so tender & the flavor of the garlic sauce was amazing. -The thin angel hair noodles were piping hot & cooked al dente. Overall, the service here is also very good, I would definitely recommend grabbing some food here.

    Hand tossed 12" sausage mushroom pepperoni
    Ron S.

    Craving some pizza before I fly home, an easy drive close to the MKE airport. Sat at the bar, service was great and the atmosphere was really nice - a newer brick place and was pretty clean. I was a bit confused on the pizza choosing between original thin; thick; or hand tossed as it seemed like there wasn't much difference. Went hand tossed, and the bottom still had a nice texture without being too crispy. It's a no brainer to come back as the pizza was great

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    The food was outstanding and so was the staff. I had the pizza and they put lots of toppings on it and it was delicious.

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    Always satisfying. Local vibe, large menu, delicious food, reasonable prices. What more do you need?

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    Love the pizza! Picking up is easy and efficient. Friendly staff. Lasagne and Garlic Bread are excellent too! Our favorite pizza place!

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    Excellent food service was great. A perfect evening I would recommend the pizza good value for your money

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    We did a pick up order. Took it all the way home to Southwest Michigan delicious pizza.!!

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    The food and service are great love giving back to small family business! Thank you and keep up the good work!

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    Overwhelming Love & Joy by their staff, and Food Selections are priced family friendly.

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    4.7
    (21 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This was our first time here, we ordered online which was very streamline. We picked our pizza up…read moreinside and the staff were very attentive and kind. It was nice inside, there was plenty of bar seating and a handful of tables inside with a large outdoor space. The wood fire pizza looked good but tasted phenomenal! The garlic butter crust had a satisfying crunch and the combo of flavors on both pizzas had me speechless. I will definitely be back!

    I saw their Milly Cheesesteak on Instagram and had to come try it. This was my first time here and…read moreI am now wondering why. The staff and Chef Terrell Turner were so welcoming. The space is nice and while it took me a second to figure out what I was doing, I got the hang of it. This sandwich was so amazing. The flavors were bursting with that goat cheese bread and the cheesy steak. It was definitely messy but thankfully I had fries to go with my sandwich. I let the filling for the sandwich that fell out go right on those fries and BOOM! a second meal of smothered fries. Chef suggested some finely sliced pepperoncini and wow.. that really brought a different dimension to the sandwich. I will be coming back to get this again before it leaves the menu. The Garlic Butter wings were also so amazing. The flavors really melded well together with the smoked wings and the garlic butter. I could eat a dozen of these easily. I need to get back and try their pizza now. I will be keeping an eye on where their food truck lands this summer as well!

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    Sorella

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    3.4 mi
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    We returned to Milwaukee for a visit and went back to Sorella. The kitchen has improved…read moreimmeasurably. I almost felt like I was back in Italy. The dishes served at Sorella reminded me of the food I devoured on the Jersey Shore in towns like Point Pleasant Beach, Brielle, and Toms River. My Chicken Parm was fantastic, with a crispy breading and lots of cheese. Like on the shore, it was too much to finish. My wife's pasta was cooked al dente, with just the right amount of sauce. Most Italian restaurants in Milwaukee serve pasta swimming in sauce, burying the pasta's flavor. Sorella got it right. The service was friendly. We sat at the bar eating late and had fun. Sorella has become one of Milwaukee's best Italian restaurants.

    I've been reading a lot of sites that say Sorella has Milwaukee's best pizza so I decided to order…read morea couple to find out. We ordered a sausage pizza and a Margherita with artichokes and extra cheese. The pizzas were delivered while they were still technically warm. The crust on both was vaguely burnt, but good, traditional hand-style. The char added to the flavor profile. BF enjoyed the sausage and said it had actual fennel seed, a good sign. We both thought the sauce was good and not overly sweet - seemed not to be generic from a big can. My Marg was very good, although the extra cheese was not overly evident. We liked it very much overall and we want to try it again on site. They do not have my vote for best pizza in Milwaukee, however. Jury is out on that one...

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    Vinchi's Pizza

    Vinchi's Pizza

    4.3
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    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.

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    Classic Slice

    4.2
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    When looking for a good pizza in the bay view neighborhood.... Look no further!! Classic slice has…read moredelicious pizza by the slice. They have a rotating slice of the week that is always a great combination of flavor. Service is quick and friendly. And the vibe inside is super cool. Arcade games, and good music fill the space and make for a top tier pizza experience!

    I freaking LOVE the Pesto Pie. I want it all the time. But don't order from them anymore. Every…read moretime I call, I am put immediately on hold, so today, I tried the online ordering and the site wasn't accepting online orders. So I call, on hold, the person answering the phone says delivery will take around 2 hours. Several times, I have said "Yes, I will wait for this delicious pizza!" That's only when they say it will take an hour. Never fails, it takes MUCH longer. Sometimes I have wondered if they have forgotten about me. I call them to make sure they are still coming. Oh yeah. They are coming. When they finally get to my house, I am so happy. But then I am disappointed. The pizza is always cold. Then I have to wrestle with whether I am going to tip the driver. As far as I know, the other guys suck and he's doing a great job. But who really knows what's going on over there. Why don't I just pick it up? Because I don't want to leave my house, that's why. I just call the Bay View Toppers now. It's super fast, super hot, very delicious.

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