Upscale restaurant in a suburban business park. Fine food; interesting choices, like chicken…read moreravioli. Very good salads, eggplant parmigiana. Good fried calamari but the sauce was Way too spicy for that dish. A moderate cocktail sauce would be better. Extensive wine list. Big, airy but warm space. Check the prices on the menu before you go. It's worth what you pay but not for someone on a budget.

I've been wanting to stop at Zarletti Mequon for quite a while and finally made it a priority on a…read morenight solo from the family. The weather was gorgeous so I chose to sit outside on their patio. For an appetizer I couldn't decide between the wood fired breadsticks or the veal & beef meatballs, so I got both, and went with the bianca pizza for my entree, adding mild Italian sausage to it. The wood fired breadsticks were meh. Unfortunately, I didn't taste any of the herb mix that they were supposed to be brushed with. The meatballs, on the other hand, were flavorful and delicate. If I were to do an appetizer next time I visit I would consider the meatballs and pass on the breadsticks. The bianca pizza was outstanding. The sauce was initially a little runny, so I had to let it firm up a bit before picking up a slice, but it was worth the wait. The crust had fantastic chew and was a stark contrast to the harder breadsticks. This is something I would gladly get again.

Five stars and more! A beautiful restaurant. A very enjoyable dinner. August is probably one of the…read morebest servers we have ever had. The espresso martini is the best. Yum! The sourdough bread is amazing. All the food we ordered was delicious!! I highly recommend dining here. So nice to have authentic Italian food in WI.

This is a good spot for special occasions, just don't order the pasta…read more The service is impeccable, much better than at Il Ritrovo or Field to Fork. The dining room is tastefully decorated. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny here. I didn't think my pasta was anything to write home about, I wouldn't even say it was al dente. It felt over cooked. I typically don't have high expectations with pasta, but for the price point, I would expect the pasta to be perfectly cooked at the very least. Their nicer entrees that don't center around pasta are likely a better bet.

Honestly, what is it with these Foxtown Restaurant? We had a horrible experience (both food And…read moreservice) at the Foxtown Brewery where we left with a handful of gift certificates from the new manager who was hired to make things better. We thought Renards would be better, as friends had good experiences. We arrived before our friends and were seated. Once the waitress found her pad and dug out her pen, she took our drink order. The hostess that greeted our friends, could not get the door open to let them into the restaurant, but called for help to do so. The waitress stopped to take their drink order. She returned a few minutes later to take the drink menus out of his hand and that was the last we saw of her. There wasn't a server to be seen, just two hard working cooks talking to the people at the bar. After twenty minutes, someone walked by and we asked about our drinks, she offered to find someone. A few minutes later bread was dropped at our table, that woman said she had no idea about our drinks. At that time we decided to cut our losses. On the phone with a restaurant that could seat us, a man came to us and said he heard there was a delay in receiving our drinks. We said yes but since no one seemed to be able to serve us, we're leaving. He just shook his head and walked away. A very unfortunate and disappointing experience.

Amazing place for dinner. A quiet restaurant with great service from host to server. We started…read morewith Housemade sea salt and rosemary Focaccia bread which comes with a garlic confit and olive oil and Fried Zucchini. For our main course, we had the lobster ravioli, mushroom ravioli with salmon, roasted chicken, and the wild striped bass. Dessert was ice cream, an olive oil cake, which the server said was underrated but very delicious, and she was so very right. When we were there it wasn't too busy, so you were able to have a conversation at your table without shouting to be heard. I'm not sure how it would be when they start to get very busy. They do take reservation which I think will be needed when it gets popular!!

Ordered kalimari as an appetizer. First time trying it for one of us, and it was above…read moreexpectations! We got chicken alfredo and spaghetti and meatballs, respectively. They were both very good. (This review gets a bonus star for being our first date )

Pizza is pretty sad crust is like cracker hardly any cheese. Service person tried but it took way…read moretoo long to get out pizzas

I cannot recommend this place enough! Some of the best pasta I have had in the Milwaukee area and…read moreeverything we had here was so delicious and authentic, pairing so well with a nice glass of red. No wonder it was kind of hard to get a reservation! They have a rotating menu of dishes and cannot wait to go back and try something new. For our mains, we ordered the strozzapretti with beef shoulder ragu with fresh parmesan on top that was absolutely perfect. My friend ordered the rigatoni with stewed peppers and pork shoulder confit and it was a hit, too! For apps, we ordered the focaccia (duh), shishito peppers with onion and tomatoes topped with pesto, and the cutest little deviled egg I've ever seen (topped with chorizo). I highly recommend them all! Finally, there is always room for dessert and we shared a panna cotta with blueberry compote and golden brown crumbles. We loved the intimate dining space and the server gave us great recs. I can't wait to go back!

Oh, where do I start?!? My friends & I had the most perfect dinner at Ca'Lucchenzo. We had a…read morereservation for 7:30pm & we're seated right away. We were quickly greeted by the most wonderful server whose knowledge & love of the menu was quickly evident. He helped us choose a great bottle of red to share which we had to get a second of & provided the best recs for apps & mains. Our appetizers included the focaccia which was buttery & warm with the perfect amount of flavor, the goat cheese crostone with a great crunch & loved the honey, the deviled eggs were amazing & the insalata with tomatoes & peaches were so fresh that you could tell it was sourced locally. For our main meal, we decided to try four different pastas & they were all incredible in their own way. The fresh pasta was so well made & the flavors were mouthwatering. My favorite was either the trofie with sweet corn or the ricotta filled girasole. Every single one was perfect & I wish I could eat there every night! The service was incredible & the love that fills the restaurant is so evident. We are all proud dog moms & each member of the staff came by our table to greet us with a loving photo of their dog/cat. We felt like we were eating a family cooked meal with our closest loved ones with the vibes of the place & the care the staff showed us. We ended our night with a delicious dessert & full bellies. Can't wait to be back!! My new favorite Italian in Milwaukee!

Good food, great service. I have liked this restaurant for 27 years. I am glad this East Side…read morestaple is still around.

This is an authentic Italian restaurant that feels like I'm having Sunday dinner at my papa's home…read more First and foremost the customer service is stellar. The waitstaff was lovely and owner Pietro told my son and I the story of their beautiful pizza oven that came all the way from Italy and visited our table to welcome my parents and tell us about the resturant and their family. This place is owned and operated by an incredibly talented and caring family that has opened their recipes and hearts to the community. The food was perfectly executed. From the seasoned and crips calamari to the margarita pizza that was flavorful with a thin crisp crust, our appetizers were loved. And then the pasta; just perfect. It's hard to find legitimate Italian pasta and this is it. The pasta was al dente with delectable homemade sauces. We enjoyed the chicken Marsala, chicken parmesan, a la vodka pasta, and pasta Alfredo-which my kids said was better than mine! All of these dishes were perfectly seasoned, fresh, piping hot, well sauced, and just delectable. The portions are perfect leaving just enough for lunch the next day if you can keep yourself from eating the whole plate! It was easy to get a reservation for a larger party, which I appreciate! The dining room and bathrooms were accessible for my mother who uses a wheelchair and she felt extremely comfortable dining. My two younger kids also enjoyed themselves and the atmosphere was versatile; perfect for kids, dinner with the grandparents, or a date night out. All in all we are excited to come back for another fantastic meal. Thank you to the owners and family for building this gem in Milwaukee.

I really liked Zaffiro's pizza. We ordered a cheese pizza and it was really good. That crust is…read moresuper thin and crispy! We also ordered the fried eggplant appetizer and it was excellent too. Service was friendly and they kept our drinks full.

Good food. Good service. I thought that the price was a little on the high side. My sausage…read moremushroom pizza and out hot and crispy. Quite tasty and loaded with great flavor. The wife ordered the gluten free crust, chicken, mushroom, and hot honey on the side. She loves the way that the hot honey augmented the flavor of her pizza. Zaffiro's is one of my favorite Pizza places, especially the Lower East Side Farwell location. (5 stars)

Safina was recommended by a friend of mine and holy cow it did not disappoint. My wife and I went…read morehere for our 2nd anniversary as we love Italian food and decided to come in for the special occasion. We were seated promptly and were served with the house prosecco due to our occasion which was a generous gesture by the staff. Our selection this evening were the Fusilloni Al Pistachio and the Penne Alla Vodka. From the first bite of the pesto pasta was an explosion of flavor; the strong, decadent flavor of the basil mixed with the subtle pistachio notes was something I wouldn't forget. The consistency of the sauce made the dish creamy which is sometimes hard to do with pesto. The Vodka pasta was amazing as well; it was paired with mushrooms and spinach. The ambiance was very cozy; the cream city walls, Italian playlist, table decor and energy felt like I was transported to Sicily. Safina captured that essence flawlessly and we enjoyed our experience. Overall, we loved our dining experience at Safina and will definitely be back/recommend to friends and family for a quality dining experience.

This is a small place, but the food and service are amazing. From the time we were seated we were…read moretalking care of quickly.Friendly service with a smile.Food was amazing bursting with flavors. This place is a game changer for me. Nice laid-back atmosphere..Great place to hang out with a few friends. This is going to be one of my favorite places for i Italian food..... Try this place, you will definitely come back for more

Very friendly service even though the place was packed, and the food was a good value for what we…read moregot. The Sicilian breaded tenderloin had plenty of seasoning and was much bigger than I expected, tons of food even for my giant appetite. The bar area is first come first served, so if you try to walk in, check there and avoid the wait. It's a cool supper club feel and was very welcoming; we'll be back!

We recently ventured to Galioto's for dinner. We had two birthdays in a party of four, a fact that…read morewas confirmed when I made the reservation. We entered on an early Friday evening and the place was already quite packed. I was somewhat surprised at how small the bar and dining room actually were, but the somewhat eclectic décor made the place feel warm and cozy, even though we were not seated by the fireplace table. Our server, Jane, was nice enough and the service was fairly good, but despite seeing a table next to ours getting a birthday song serenade, nothing was ever said about my groups occasions. Even at the end, when my mom ordered a to-go dessert and I commented on it being a birthday treat, it was never acknowledged. I find that odd and a little irritating. The eggplant sticks appetizer was good, as was the bread and whipped butter. My cod dinner was adequate, with the star being the potato pancake. Mom's Ditka chop was good, but the other two were mixed in their opinions about the Sausage Pepper Vodka Penne. I left the place feeling fairly underwhelmed, I'm afraid. Meh.

Had a delicious lunch at Il Ritrovo today. We opted to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather,…read moreand were able to be seated immediately. Our server Dylan was excellent, and the rest of the staff kept our waters filled and dishes cleared. We tried the Vegetariano panini (fantastic) and the Lombardia pizza Bianca (also fantastic). Everything is clearly prepared with intention - the greens on top of the salad were perfectly dressed, and the veggies on the panini were chopped into small, uniform pieces so every bite was perfect. It was hard to decide what to order, so we will be back to work our way through the menu!

Cute place but SUPER TINY. the place was super busy and cramp. I think if you get a booth you're…read moreokay, but because it was just us 2, we got seated right by the door, in the middle aisle. It was IMPOSSIBLE to talk to each other. It was so loud, we were basically yelling at each other, the waiter too. Our table was so tiny, it barely had room for our food. What if we had ordered more? Our waiter was super nice and very knowledgeable. However, when he was telling us about the pasta special, we both heard him talking about adding berries to it. But when it came it, we were confused what he was even talking about. The pizza was great BUT only when you eat it fresh. After it got to room temp/cold, all you could taste was the burnt crust. Unfortunately, now that it's off my list of place to try, I probably would not go back. Also, we had to wait 30mins which was fine but a party of 2 who came AFTER us, got seated before us.