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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro, Milwaukee, WI

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

4.7
4.7
5534 Reviews
$50 and over
French
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is honoring history’s French chefs and cuisine while elevating the approach to ‘Haute Bistro’ cooking, bringing both classic recipes as well as signature dishes. Our team is excited to take guests on a culinary journey to France, either through our four-course or a la carte dining experience.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 962-6300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Amanda Langler
  • Private party facilities
    Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is home to award-winning cuisine, charming private rooms, and spectacular views. We delight in this gorgeous property and are ready to make sure every detail of your event is just right. Our loyal and knowledgeable staff will help make your experience at Lake Park Bistro comfortable, enjoyable and memorable.
  • Private party contact
    Whitney Sleiter: (414) 962-6300
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Lake Drive
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our lot.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

5,533 Reviews
  1. CarltonS

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful all around experience. Definitely will return.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Heaven & Faith were wonderful!! We enjoyed every moment of our dining experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We decided to go to Our Favorite Pl., Lake Park bistro on Saturday night, December 2nd. We asked to sit away from the window, but in the main room, because my wife thought the window seats would be cold or drafty. We had a very nice server And he had a glass of wine and some wonderful mushroom soup. My wife ordered the Dover Sole, and I had the beef tenderloin medallions. Both were cooked to perfection, and we had no room for dessert. It was a little noisy to our taste, but understandable on a Saturday night with a fairly full house. We love going here and we will be back again. 

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  4. ThomasS

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nothing more perfect than an evening dinner at Lake Park Bistro. All you could possibly hope for food, service and ambience in a dining experience. We have been dining here since they opened up. Dine here and you will return again and again.

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  5. dlg1

    Milwaukee

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    only complaint is the noise ..people just talk too loud

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  6. JullaneJ

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved the tasting menu and the service was great

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  7. LeannB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Amazing service. I went with high expectations and they were met! Only criticism I have is there was some sort of pop music playing which added unnecessarily to the volume of noise. Something softer would have been more appropriate to the setting. Food was terrific. It's an expensive meal but worth it.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Sadly not the same quality anymore. We were excited to return to Lake Park Bistro, formerly one of our absolute favorite restaurants in Milwaukee. Our starters of escargot and the cheese wheel were solid and as expected as was our salad. Unfortunately our entrees did not live up. My sea scallops were so salty they were tough to get down, and I am one who adds salt to everything! And then the steaks…none was cooked to the proper temperature. The one ordered rare had no visible pink in half of the small portion provided! The service was also substandard. Our one waitress was polite and solicitous while the “head” waitress, Heaven. was sarcastic and uncouth from the beginning. She made flippant comments left and right which made the whole table uncomfortable the few times she came around. For much of our dinner neither server was anywhere to be seen so overall, not the service we had come to expect. Unfortunately we will not be returning.

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  9. DougF

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We Celebrated our anniversary at Lake Park Bistro last night. The food, service and ambience were outstanding. Truly wonderful! Can’t wait to visit again. Great for any occasion or just a night out.

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  10. Jason

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was outstanding!!

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  11. Nukins

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    With guests from Washington, DC and celebrating a birthday, we wanted something special. And we were not disappointed. Service was excellent although bread should be served immediately with drinks and it should be offered more often. And while the various steaks were delicious, not all were cooked as requested. Escargot were wonderful, as were the desserts. Think having a few more moderately priced wines would be a good idea — we did not see any bottles on the wine list for under $50. It was very busy and a bit too noisy but we still really enjoyed ourselves.

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  12. GregC

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    We had a reservation for our party of 4 at 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday. After being seated right at 7, service was generally slow. The lethargy of the service was only unacceptable when we noticed four other tables, of groups ranging from two to eight, order, receive, and finish their first and second courses before we were served anything more than drinks. What made the situation more frustrating was the fact that our waitress completely ignored the apparent delay in our order. In general, the food was good, but not exceptional. If we decide to go back, we will certainly avoid busy times.

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  13. NigelSteck

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Treated us like royalty for our anniversary. French cooking at its finest. Staff was nothing short of excellent. Maybe our favorite dining experience ever. Can’t recommend them enough.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday dinner with family. Our server, Heaven, was friendly and attentive throughout. Everything we ordered was delicious. Highly recommend Lake Park Bistró.

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  15. WalterB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Bartolotta is a great place to enjoy dinner or lunch. Best restaurant group in Milwaukee. Would definitely come again

    Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023

    We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time, thank you for dining with us!

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  16. Traveler

    Milwaukee

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent evening at Lake Park Bistro. Service was perfect and food was fantastic . May be one of the best meals we have had there. The pace of the service was spot on. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Milwaukee.

    Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023

    Thank you for your review! we hope you'll join us again as we begin highlighting the flavors of Fall/Winter!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary last night and you just come to know what to expect at a Bartolotta restaurant. The service is always unmatched, the food is always 10/10, and the ambiance overlooking the lake can't be beat. Kudos as always LPB and happy 30 years!

    Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023

    That's amazing to hear! Thank you for choosing to celebrate with us!

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  18. PattyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delightful time and a tasty meal. We were transported to France.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience every time! Food and drinks were both excellent

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  20. ThomasK

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    For the second time in two months, the food was fantastic. Thanks.

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  21. Healthyeater

    Milwaukee

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for the lovely evening! Our servers were superb!

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  22. ZLChen

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place and very good atmosphere. Delicious food and good service.

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  23. Nick

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The food was ok, but overpriced. Service was slow and servers seemed overwhelmed and disorganized. The biggest problem was the noise. You can barely hear yourself think. Not a great place to go to enjoy a nice conversation over a meal.

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  24. Nessi

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    Food (foie gras, duck confit, ribeye, chicken liver mousse, creme brûlée, clafoutis) was okay, not great (pretty greasy, "Americanized"/not really authentically French, not very creative). Service: unreliable, waitress forgot several things, was unfriendly, and yelled. The room was crammed, many people, very loud. The worst: the AC. Every ten minutes or so, AC turned on, and a terribly cold wind kept blowing for about 10-15 minutes to cool down the room. It got way too cold in there, and the cold wind was very unpleasant. We were not able to enjoy our night. We are not going there again.

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  25. ToddB

    Milwaukee

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife loved her sole served tableside. I enjoyed my duck.

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  26. Gene

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We measure against our own onion soup (from the Julia Child recipe). You win

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  27. KimZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I enjoyed the entire experience while celebrating my daughter's birthday. We will definitely return in the future.

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  28. DanielM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and the meals were amazing. Green beans were so good!

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  29. SeasonalSkier

    Miami

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service. Exceptional food. Great ambiance and beaitiful location.

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  30. KevinS

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant with great food, excellent service and beautiful location

    Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023

    Thank you for dining with us!

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  31. CIG1

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always Fantastic. Beautiful ambience and wonderful foo!

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  32. DavidF

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about the evening was great! Our table-food-service was excellent! Thank you for a wonderful time.

    Bartolotta's Lake Park BistroResponded on November 8, 2023

    That's greta to hear; thank you for dining with us!

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  33. TimothyG

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    Quality of service was excellent. Three people ordered steaks, all of us requested medium rare. All of these servings came out as medium. The quality of food was not even close to the price charged. Very noisy, could not converse with person next to me without shouting. Sad! The place was like eating inside a garlic processing plant!! Remember what I look like because you will never see me again.

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  34. BillB

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always spectacular! The food, the service, the ambience. Had the Dover Sole for the first time here - exceptional

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  35. RaRa

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Relaxing atmosphere. Plan on 90-minute table time.

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  36. BeckyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I both enjoyed our meals immensely, the entrees came very quickly, and the staff were very friendly and attentive.

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  37. MauryM

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    Terrible service. I was ignored because my tab wasn’t as much as my server would have liked. I have had countless meals with family, friends and business associates at this restaurant over the years. I have always enjoyed the meals and the staff. Tonight was an exception. I was humiliated. I felt ignored by my server. She pushed all the expensive items on the menu. As I said I probably have eaten here a hundred times. I know the menu backwards and forwards, but she never asked if I had dined there before. Only having a cocktail , the Ouef Mollett salad, Mussels, a glass of expensive wine and an espresso wasn’t enough of a tab for her. I dined alone because my wife was ill and my tab only came to $79.00. Again not enough for her to treat me like a paying customer. She never came and asked how I was enjoying any of my meal. She didn’t fit with all the servers I had in the past. Her style is better suited to a bar atmosphere. I will dine at Lake Park Bistro, butI will not have this server wait on me again.

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  38. TierneyF

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent customer service….very attentive to needs. Food and ambiance is top notch!

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  39. SegundoR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was surprised that the free bread they served yesterday was neither hot nor warm. And was not the usual french bread !!! I will expect better next time

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  40. RickH

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was Michelin worthy Nicely presented and delectably delicious

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 5534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

3133 E. Newberry Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lake Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Amanda Langler
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 962-6300
  • Private party facilities
    Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro is home to award-winning cuisine, charming private rooms, and spectacular views. We delight in this gorgeous property and are ready to make sure every detail of your event is just right. Our loyal and knowledgeable staff will help make your experience at Lake Park Bistro comfortable, enjoyable and memorable.
  • Private party contact
    Whitney Sleiter: (414) 962-6300
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