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    Sala Modern Sicilian Dining

    4.0 (177 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Bars
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Breaded eggplant appetizer
    Rick R.

    I can't believe I've never reviewed this restaurant! I've dined here at least half a dozen times over the years, and I've always had a great experience! Some favorites include their Bolognese, risotto specials and a pepperoni and Boursin cheese pizza which has since had the Bourin replaced with goat cheese. This past weekend I went in for dinner before a show, and we ordered the Breaded Eggplant appetizer, Gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce, and the Verde pasta dish with penne pasta, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and spicy olive oil, with options to add chicken or Italian sausage crumbles, and I added the sausage. All three dishes were excellent. The Verde is a nice lighter option, even with the sausage added, and the gnocchi is a much richer dish, if you're looking for more of a comforting hug for dinner. Sala is one of the best places in town for Italian food, and it should be on your radar.

    Garlic Bread
    Michelle E.

    I've been to dinner at Sala multiple times and the food has always been amazing! Keep reading to find out why I only gave two stars for the overall experience... My favorite appetizer on the menu is the garlic bread with cheese and marinara- it's absolutely amazing! Cheesy, garlicky, soft, flavorful, and I love dipping it into their marinara sauce. I think their sauce has a great balance between sweet and savory! My favorite entree is the Sugo. It tastes very traditional, it's full of flavor, I enjoy the angel hair pasta, and this dish never makes me feel overly stuffed after I clear my plate. To end the evening, I order the Tiramisu. It's moist and has a strong espresso flavor, which I enjoy. The reason I gave two stars on this review is because while the food is always amazing, the service is usually terrible. Last night, it felt like our waitress ignored us most of the evening and at one point we wondered if she had gone home because she disappeared for quite awhile. It was some of the worst service I've ever experienced at a restaurant. Also, to note: I highly suggest having a reservation and to give yourself time to find parking. It's street parking near UWM and it can be tough to find a parking spot nearby, so you may be walking a couple of blocks to the restaurant.

    Breaded Eggplant
    Faith B.

    My BF brought me to Sala for a celebratory dinner recently. We sat outside because it was quite loud inside, so I can't speak to the environment. The service we had was good. Our waitress was attentive even though we were her only table outside. We started with the breaded eggplant. The sauce was good and clearly fresh and house made, but the eggplant was under cooked and quite firm. BF had the minestrone and quite enjoyed it. I had the mushroom soup and it was excellent - full of umami. We also shared a lovely bottle of wine - a second choice after the first choice was sold out. I had the Verde pasta, which was full of flavor, with a little spicy kick. BF had the Arrabbiata and fully enjoyed it. Although we were quite full and happy, we had to split some tiramisu. Their version is light and lovely, but I could live without the caramel drizzle. This is certainly a place a to visit more than once, as Sicilian style Italian isn't extremely common and everything was solid.

    Great art on the walls
    Julie G.

    What a classic find in a neighborhood in Milwaukee! My mom and I went to Sala tonight. We loved the nice, cozy atmosphere and saw several dates in the dining room. All our food was top notch and delicious. We had the eggplant appetizer-yum. Also the caesar salad, the chicken parmesan, and a margarita pizza. We had the chianti wine and even enjoyed a lemon tart. I would order the sam, identical meal again on another visit, because it was all so delicious. And our waitress, Barb, was prompt and knowledgeable in all our inquiries about the restaurant and the food. Love this place. We will be back!

    Eggplant appetizer, and Arrabiata sausage pasta
    Lori G.

    I really wanted to like this place. The restaurant is on a quiet side street with what appears to be a very pretty patio once it's open. When you walk in, there's a quaint bar and then two adjacent dining rooms. The walls are covered with Pictures which make the restaurant seem like a very old-school Italian vibe. We ordered a glass of wine, a dirty martini and two paper airplanes. The drinks were good not great. I would've preferred that the paper airplane be chilled and not room temperature. The food was where it was really a miss. On the upside the bread which comes out with Oil and butter was delicious. We also ordered an order of cheesy garlic bread, which came with a beautiful tomato marinara for dipping. This was where the positivity stopped. The eggplant started out being very good, but there were two pieces where the eggplant was rubbery and inedible. The Arrabiata pasta with sausage was OK. The the ravioli had a very odd chicken soup tasting sauce with many many chopped carrots. The service was not existent and really disappointing how long our food took with very little attentiveness by our wait staff. All in all I would skip Sala.

    a plate of salad
    Daniela K.

    We had a 10/10 dinner at SALA Modern-Sicilian last night. I love the intimate dining space and the warm vibes. We started off with some cocktails that were wonderful....I ordered two of the cucumber/ginger drinks because they were THAT good and owner was nice enough to give me the recipe when I asked. For food we had: -Sicilian New Years soup (with lentils) -tomato and goat cheese with crostini -side salads with housemade Italian vinaigrette and tableside parmigiano reggiano shaving -rack of lamb (THIS WAS SO FREAKING Amazing....top 3 of my life) served w angel hair pasta and a walnut pesto -linguine w shrimp, tomato, in a white wine butter sauce (generous with the big juicy shrimp) -gorgeous cappuccino made w Valentine coffee beans -lemon tart that was so perfectly flaky and a great balance of sweet and tart -tiramisu Service was and they are still accepting reservations for NYE if anyone is looking! -- at SALA Modern-Sicilian.

    Prasanta A.

    I met a friend here for dinner one weekday evening recently. This was a charming little dinner spot. It looked like a lovely place to eat outdoors, weather permitting (it was too rainy the day I was there). We had a little table tucked in a corner, and the place really filled up. Nice, cozy ambience. I ordered the Salmon entree with a salad. The salad ingredients were fresh, but the balsamic dressing was too sour for me to finish; I couldn't manage to eat my whole salad. We also bread with olive oil for dipping and butter on the side. The salmon dish was average. I think I had my expectations a little high based on the menu and reading about the handmade sauces seasoned with fresh herbs. But this is a charming little place and I'd love to try it again and order something else off the menu, perhaps the pizza or another entree to truly get a sense of the Italian cooking heritage.

    Spinach salad
    Melissa B.

    Although a bit pricey, Sala offers good food and great service. A small bar offers a nice spot to have a drink and wait for your table, and two inside dining areas (as well as an outdoor patio for the warmer months) offer plenty of seating options. The spinach salad was delicious, loaded with fresh strawberries. However, I would have loved a little more goat cheese. My husband ordered the split pea and ham soup, which was a bit thick in consistency yet very good. There was plenty of ham and fresh vegetables, making this hearty side a nice dish on its own. We went on a Thursday night with friends when Sala was also having their trivia night. Although we did not participate, the questions were great, and it sounded like a lot of fun!

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    Always a great meal, incredible atmosphere. Casual, great staff, nice bar. Teresa does a great job.

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    Darling restaurant on the East side. Food & service was excellent. Small & intimate. Only drawback is lack of parking.

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    Amazing food and service! We loved Barb and the owner Teresa. Sugo and Chicken Parmi is delicious. Manga Manga!

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    The food was amazing especially the bolognese. The ambiance is nice because the mostly Italian artwork sets off the red walls.

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    Sala has the perfect cozy ambience with terrific food to spend time with friends and family! Never had a bad meal or a bad time.

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