Wisconsin European Restaurants

Lake Park Bistro is located in an historic renovated park pavilion that sits on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The Parisian-style bistro serves authentic rustic French cuisine and is regularly voted Milwaukee's most romantic restaurant. The kitchen is led by Chef Adam Siegel, who won the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest in 2008. The stellar food, gorgeous views and unparalleled service make Lake Park Bistro a most desirable destination for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch as well as an ideal location for corporate and social events.

Zarletti's specializes in Italian fine dining.

Welcome to Maggiano’s first restaurant in Wisconsin! We are located at 2500 N. Mayfair Road, at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa (just outside of Milwaukee). Our 250-seat dining room is ideal for group meals, festive gatherings and romantic lunches or dinners for two.
Maggiano’s specializes in serving lavish portions of authentic Italian-American cuisine served family style. Our menu is large and varied, offering a great selection of homemade pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish & memorable desserts.
Come visit us and allow Maggiano's the opportunity to serve you some of the best Italian-American food you have ever tasted.

"IL MITO Enoteca was born from my passion for a local restaurant comparable to those I frequented in Italy - a comfortable home away from home, where you can sip a great glass of wine, complemented by an incredible, rustic Italian cuisine.

The Cuisine of an Enoteca is the simplest of Italian cuisines, made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients that create amazing, complex rustic flavor combinations. Our Enoteca Style menu features homemade pastas, insalati (salads) Piatti Piccoli (small plates), Formaggi (cheeses), Bruschetta, Pizza and Secondi Rustica. It was created so that you may have a big meal with friends and family, or a light snack with your wine.

We at IL MITO Enoteca are grateful for your interest in our passion for food, friends, and life. We look forward to serving you soon and getting you addicted to an unforgettable experience!"
-Chef Michael Feker

Celebrity chef Michael Feker’s IL MITO East is an infusion of rustic Italian tapas with Feker's unique twist on fine dining — its about dining fine whether you are casual or on a romantic date! Located in the historic Knickerbocker on the Lake, at 1028 E Juneau Ave downtown Milwaukee, IL MITO East offers healthy Italian/Mediterranean-inspired flavors at an amazing value.

Full gluten free menus available including homemade GF bread, pasta, pizza and more.

Sunday - Thursday create your own 3-course dinner for $30 or less : no menu restrictions : any combination of courses you choose

All night Happy Hour {mix and match appetizers and cocktail/beer/wine from 5 pm to close : bar our lounge dining}

Sunday Brunch with Feker's build-your-own Bloody Mar Bar.

The Francesca’s family of restaurants brings simple, rustic Italian cuisine and a causal trattoria dining experience to Madison, Wisconsin. The original location, Mia Francesca in Chicago, which was once just a dream for owner and chef, Scott Harris, has now grown to include twenty locations across Chicagoland with Madison’s Francesca’s al Lago as the first out of state venture for the group. Steps away from the Madison Capital building on the Capital Square, the Madison community can now experience the energetic, community-centered atmosphere and delicious, rustic Italian dishes of Francesca’s al Lago.

Tutto Pasta State Street is a family owned Italian Cafe style restaurant in the heart of Madison"s famous State Street area. We are located in a charming old building on the corner of Johnson & State Street. Come in and enjoy a wide variety of authentic Italian dishes & a happy, friendly staff. Our Tutto Pasta on State Street has been voted Best of Madison Top Three Italian every year since 2006! We have Healthy Pasta options along with GLUTEN FREE options that have become very popular. We also like to help people with allergies enjoy a nice meal out feeling safe! If you have an allergy, please let us know so we can plan for your meal. We have rooms we can use for groups of 30 or less and we are happy to work with you to make your event or meeting special! We create our pasta dishes individually with incredible sauces and fresh ingredients. We have a good selection of wines too and everything is reasonably priced!

The flagship of the Bartolotta Restaurants, Ristorante Bartolotta opened in Wauwatosa in 1993 and has been a local favorite ever since. Regularly voted the best Italian in Milwaukee, the charming Ristorante Bartolotta features handmade pastas and rustic Northern Italian cooking, with a chef's tasting menu that changes ever so often by the season.

Enjoy an amazing dining experience at Zaffiro’s Pizzeria. Zaffiro’s is famous for Thincredible pizza – a crispy, thin-crust topped with sliced (never grated) cheese, ladled with zesty sauce then layered with the freshest traditional toppings then baked to perfection. But that’s only the beginning. You can also chose from a delicious selection of pastas, salads, soups, grilled panini sandwiches and appetizers, as well as wine, beer and other drinks. Zaffiro’s Pizzeria is a comfortable and enjoyable spot for a night out with friends and family, a date with that someone special or for a quick lunch during your workday. Conveniently located at the Marcus North Shore Cinema, Zaffiro’s Pizzeria is a complete restaurant experience you can enjoy on its own, or as part of attending a movie.

Named after "the wine of the Saints", Vin Santo features authentic dishes from the Italian country side.

Nestled in the Landmark Building in The Historic Third Ward, Coquette Cafe serves up authentic bistro fare in warm, casual surroundings. Coquette is the kind of place where guests can pop in any time of day for everything from French Onion Soup and Flatbread Pizza to Crisp Provincal Roast Chicken. Whether it's cozying up to the bar for a glass of provincial French wine or exclusively brewed French ale, or having dinner or a small banquet in one of its three bustling dining areas, Chefs and Co- Owners Nick Burki and Chris Hatleli and their wonderful staff are eager to accommodate one's every need. Although brand new in February of 1999, Coquette's informal decor blends well with its vintage surroundings. The dark wood, mirrored back bar and glowing gold walls invite you in to experience top quality and unassuming fare that you might find in the home kitchens of French grandmothers.

Nostrano is owned by former Chicago Chefs Tim and Elizabeth Dahl, who have honed their skills in some of Chicago’s finest restaurants, such as Blackbird, Boka, Naha, Charlie Trotters and NoMi. Nostrano offers seasonal, Italian-influenced small plates, entrees and desserts created in-house from local ingredients. Nostrano’s wine list features selections from small producers throughout the Mediterranean region, and its unique cocktail list highlights classic cocktails from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Since 1989, Mimmas Cafe has been a Milwaukee destination for delicious Italian cuisine and an authentic Italian dining experience . Mimma's menu is a celebration of food from all regions of Italy; from Sicily to Tuscany, taking diners on a romantic journey through some of it's most flavorful culinary traditions.

Lombardino"s Restaurant, a staple in Madison, WI since 1952, features a chef driven menu that changes with the seasons. With the 1950's Italian American kitschy decor, one will find excellent, simply made Italian food of the utmost quality in a comfortable neighborhood restaurant setting.

At Mader's German Restaurant, you'll get the best ethnic German cuisine that Wisconsin has to offer. Our menus are filled with ethnic dishes that raise the standards of fine dining in Milwaukee. Not many restaurants in the Milwaukee area have as much history as Mader’s. You’ll dine amid a stunning $3 million dollar collection of art, suits of medieval armour and antiques dating back to the 14th century. Browse through our menus, and you will be inclined to make a reservation to experience why Mader's Restaurant continues to be ranked among the top restaurants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin throughout the years.

Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Premier Pizza and Italian Cuisine Destination! Available For Delivery, Dine-In, Or Carry Out.

Enjoy an amazing dining experience at Zaffiro's Pizzeria. Zaffiro's is famous for Thincredible pizza – a crispy, thin-crust topped with sliced (never grated) cheese, ladled with zesty sauce then layered with the freshest traditional toppings then baked to perfection. But that's only the beginning. You can also chose from a delicious selection of pastas, salads, soups, grilled panini sandwiches and appetizers, as well as wine, beer and other drinks. Zaffiro's Pizzeria is a comfortable and enjoyable spot for a night out with friends and family, a date with that someone special or for a quick lunch during your workday. Conveniently located at the Marcus Ridge Cinema, Zaffiro's Pizzeria is a complete restaurant experience you can enjoy on its own, or as part of attending a movie.

At Carini's you cannot get any more authentic than being in Sicily. In fact Peter, owner/chef, comes from Sicily and takes pride in all that he prepares. Many of the dishes are prepared the same way his mother cooked them. He uses the freshest ingredients and can customize any dish to your liking. His expanse menu offers 5 kinds of spiedini, seafood, pasta, chicken, veal, vegetarian, appetizers including calamari, octopus salad, antipasto plates and much more. He has many imported desserts plus his homemade tiramisu, cannolis and casatta, a yellow cake infused with rum and filled with cannoli filling and glazed. Peter also sells his spaghetti and marinara sauce, garlic olive oil and seasoned salt from the restaurant as well as gift baskets. All of the products can be shipped anywhere in the US. The restaurant can accomodate parties of any size up to 140 people.

Whether you are having a family event or just a dinner with friends, we can prepare and deliver a delicious meal with a choice of French wines. Enjoy Crêpes, galettes Bretonnes (gluten free) quiches, croque-monsieur,soups, salads and desserts...Try our Lavender Crème Brûlée, and also the day's special - Boeuf Bourguignon, Poulet Basquaise, Tartiflette, Pot-au-Feu, etc...

Our evolving menu takes advantage of the great variety of local and organic ingredients raised by this region's farmers. Named by Organic Style magazine as one of the top 20 restaurants in America, and most recently named one of America's top Farm-to-Table restaurants by Gourmet Magazine. Harvest takes seriously its obligation to our customers of providing the best each season has to offer.

40 seat Mediterranean restaurant serving full entrees and small plates. featuring live entertainment on Friday's and Saturday's

Warm and inviting with an air of subtle sophistication, Ristoranté Brissago takes the dining experience to a new level with fresh ingredients flown in weekly from Italy. Enjoy regionally made pastas, cheeses, olive oils and desserts, as well as a wonderful selection of Italian wines. Authenticity is apparent in every aspect, our name, Ristoranté Brissago, is taken from a small town in northern Italy on Lake Maggiori. Truly authentic Italian cuisine served in a romantic setting, amid spectacular views of the Wisconsin countryside. It's the culmination of 10 years of planning, says Executive Chef Michael Sawin . Our Bufala Mozzarella contains 100-percent Buffalo milk and arrives weekly from Campania, where they've been making the cheese for centuries. The menu invites you to sample, share and delight in something from every course. The choices - incredible. The experience - simply amazing...

Twin Oaks Country Inn is a charming, casual restaurant and Banquet facility located in Wilmot, Wisconsin in a 123 Year old Victorian House. With foodstuffs and locally grown products in addition to meats, fish and vegetables brought fresh from the markets in Chicago, the menu is an ever evolving list of decades of tried and true recipes as well as innovative new flavors. An award winning wine list and well rounded variety of spirits certainly appeals to all. Attention to detail is a priority with an emphasis on personal attention. It truly is Kenosha Counties Best Kept Secret.

Metro Milwaukee's finest German restaurant. Authentic European recipes for over 30 years plus modern American cuisine, excellent beer & wine selections.

A locally-owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood and charbroiled Certified Angus Beef steaks. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck during the summer. From fall through spring a mid-week $25 three-course Chef's Tasting Menu is offered. Otto's is not recommended for parties with children under the age of 7.

Note: Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only. Bar and deck table reservations must be made via telephone.

L'Etoile is a fine dining restaurant on the Capitol Square that focuses on local and sustainably sourced ingredients. Our menu is influenced by numerous culinary traditions and seasonality. Inquire about our monthly wine dinners and tasting menus. Full bar service available.

Offering delicious American and European cuisine, rbg is a modern, energetic and casual dining facility where guests can unwind throughout the day. A relaxed lounge bar is also open in the evenings.

Benvenuto's Middleton is locally owned and operated. Our Italian Grill and diverse menu appeals to almost everyone. We have the philosophy of offering great food for a good value! All our sauces and soups are made daily from scratch, as well as our famous meatballs! We are a casual dining restaurant that is great for a business lunch or a family dinner. Stop in today and come, eat and enjoy!

Please join us on an exciting journey. A journey that bestows the opportunity to savor a unique union of exquisite flavors from South and Southeast Asia infused with the familiarity of western European cuisines. Prepare to be taken away from that which is familiar. Immerse yourself in our distinctive culinary creations. Our journey is an experience that we hope will leave you with fond memories that will not soon be forgotten and will create a longing to return for more.

A charming cafe serving farm to table style cuisine, with inventive twists on classic dishes. Located in historic downtown Wausau since 1991.

Sustainable, regional cooking at its best in a causal yet elegant environment with full bar and multiple wines by the glass. Open for Dinner

Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our dishes are served family-style, meant to be shared by everyone at the table. Two sizes are available: BUCA SMALL feeds two or more and BUCA LARGE feeds four or more. At Buca, guests delight in our lively atmosphere, enjoy the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and admire our decor, including family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons, such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Our energetic atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff make Buca di Beppo the perfect place for great Italian food and fun.

Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our dishes are served family-style, meant to be shared by everyone at the table. Two sizes are available: BUCA SMALL feeds two or more and BUCA LARGE feeds four or more. At Buca, guests delight in our lively atmosphere, enjoy the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and admire our decor, including family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons, such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Our energetic atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff make Buca di Beppo the perfect place for great Italian food and fun.

Settle in, relax and feel the warmth and comfort of being surrounded by friends and family, all while enjoying the familiar flavors of Italy, or try something a little different, maybe even slightly wild.

At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, located on the third floor right off the sky walk, Wild Earth Cucina Italiana offers guests a polished yet casual dining experience featuring a menu of traditional Italian favorites, as well as re-invented classics with bold new flavors, all inspired by the many regions of Italy.

A modern Italian cafe in the heart of downtown historic Middleton. With a contemporary vibe this fusion Italian gem features unique topping gourmet pizzas, handmade pasta and famous Gelato.

Continuing a 90 year tradition serving the Madison area, the Schiavo family, owners of the Cafe Continental on King Street and Antonio's to name a few have opened Veranda Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar. Stop in to enjoy a great people, food and a place to relax.

Welcome to Verduras Tea House & Cafe located in the historic Third Ward. We are a tea house that serves loose leaf, specialty tea predominately from Rishi by a Level 3 certified tea specialist (Specialty Tea Institute). We also have a vegetarian menu with soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items and desserts. Sit by the windows and look at the lovely view while enjoying a leisurely meal with friends or grab a quick bite between your busy schedule.

Locally known Chef Ted Buetow of Theo's Cream City Chophouse in Fond du lac says, "Let the food speak for itself." And what the food says is that Trinity delivers the comfort-food, Americana experience while offering an ideal place to drink, dine and gather.

Trinity holds high expectations to become the social hub of downtown - from an extraordinary menu, a gentleman's aura that is palpable upon arrival, to the hands-down best outdoor patio in Fond du lac; it already has surpassed many other local eateries in such a short time.

Trinity functions as a unique banquet facility but also as an upcoming entertainment venue for live music - naturally as it's located in the heart of the developing Arts and Entertainment District downtown.

Tulip aspires to introduce Turkish cuisine to the Milwaukee area.

It is housed in the old Gas Light Building in the historic Third Ward. The warm cream city brick walls, coupled with the red hues of the onyx bar make for an inviting and panache atmosphere. The menu entices you to indulge on Turkish delights, such as eggplant puree, fried cheese roll, lamb chops and shish kebabs. Freshly made pita bread and baklava are awaiting you. Accent your dining with an excellent choice of wines, Turkish beer and martinis. No meal can go unfinished without sampling the famous Turkish coffee or Tea.

TUTTO, (pronounced too-toe) meaning everything in Italian, is now open, and helmed by Giovanni Safina, his three sons Sal, David, and Joe, along with Donato Salvo. Tutto is an inter-mixture of a vintage New York City-style, Italian sports bar, but with a modern twist. The menu is an American Continental cuisine with a fusion of classic Italian, creating recipes with new and old- Perfect for any appetite! Tutto"s sexy, sporty atmosphere is a great place to entertain guests, meet up with friends, or grab a quick bite before or after your main event... But don't leave just yet, Tutto transforms into the perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail and your favorite music videos playing on all of the TV screens, once the games are done! With nightly drink specials and a fabulous happy hour, you'll never have a reason to leave.

Divino Wine & Dine is conveniently located on Milwaukee's East Side. Our welcoming atmosphere can accommodate a variety of occasions from date night to rehearsal party, graduation to retirement. Our menu is filled with many family favorites as well as specialty items, not easy to compare. The pizza recipe has been perfected over 35 years, hand-tossed, home-made and mouth-watering. It doesn't stop there! The wine list has something for everyone. Whether your palate prefers Italian wines or West Coast vines, we've got what your looking for. Lots to choose from by the glass or bottle, house selections starting at $5/glass and $25/bottle. Tuesdays are half price bottles of wine. Come in and try something from the top shelf without hurting your wallet. Maybe beer is more up your alley? Choose from over 50 beers in our selection that span the globe. On Wednesdays all the beer is half off. Think of us before the game, or after the show.

Joey Buona's brings the taste of the Old Neighborhood to the dining room table every day. Located in a historical downtown building, Joey's specializes in Traditional Family Style Dining. Large platters of Appetizers, Salads, Pastas, Entrees and Desserts keep coming until everyone in your party says "That's Enough!" Our Banquet and Catering service offers the perfect solution to your Wedding Reception or the company holiday party needs. At Joey's, we like to say "Laugh, Love and Eat with a Vengeance"!

The Kennedy Manor Dining Room & Bar is a fine dining establishment in the heart of downtown Madison. The restaurant is just 3 blocks north of the Capital and a few minutes' walk from the University of Wisconsin. Please join us starting at 5:00 for cocktails at the bar. The dining room opens Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm, reservations are always recommended.

Located on the lower level of the historic Kennedy Manor Apartments and Hotel building, the restaurant has been a downtown fixture since opening in 1931. The dining room is decorated in an Art Deco style with twelve-foot ceilings and a row of ground floor windows. As you enter the establishment, you may think you are stepping into a restaurant reminiscent of a 1940's New York or Paris bistro.

Thank You Dawn and Mike Theisen