Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Wisconsin

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Wisconsin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Safina

4.9

4.9 (418)

$31 to $50

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

It’s been over four years since guests last tasted the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant Giovanni’s. But all of that changes with Safina: a new casual Italian concept that comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.

Focusing on comforting dishes with roots in Sicily and the southern regions of Italy, Safina's goal is to keep the menu familiar and accessible. The restaurant also features a full bar and second-level seating, complete with wood and marble finishes that highlight the rustic, modern Italian ambiance.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food! The pistachio pasta and the frutta de mare pasta were incredible!!

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4.9

4.9 (656)

$30 and under

Italian

Middleton

About the restaurant

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.

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Aubree

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Amazing food, great service. A little noisy for a business dinner but would come back again and again!

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Meat Lovers

Santino's Little Italy

4.9

4.9 (234)

$30 and under

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Santino's Little Italy, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with rich history echoing years gone by in the City of Milwaukee. The building housing the restaurant is over 130 years old and has been beautifully remodeled by talented designers and carpenters. The vibe has an old school Brooklyn New York feeling and is the perfect place to make wonderful memories with friends and family.

The menu features delicious gourmet pizzas / house-made pastas / salads / appetizers / deserts along with delicious Italian wine / cocktails and are professionally served to you by our attentive staff. Our amazing Neapolitan Style Pizza is hand made with the finest and freshest ingredients and cooked in a 6,000-pound Italian woodfired oven. With humility and gratitude our pizza was ranked nationally as the 46th best pizza in North America and we are very proud to serve many happy diners here in Milwaukee.

Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. We look forward to serving you.

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Jeffrey

Dined 3 days ago

Top notch! From the service to the setting and the amazing quality of scratch Italian food. It was a visit that was well worth it. Looking forward to returning!

Zarletti - Downtown

4.9

4.9 (2986)

$31 to $50

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

DINE IN & CURB SIDE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE!

CURBSIDE FOOD AND RETAIL WINE SERVICE
MONDAY-SATURDAY 1:00PM-8:00PM

DINE IN FOR DINNER ONLY
MONDAY-THURSDAY 4PM-8PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 4PM-9PM

PLEASE CALL 414-225-0000

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Zarletti is a fine dining northern Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. Executive chef and owner Brian C. Zarletti focuses on creating regional Italian cuisine inspired by lessons learned in his grandmother’s kitchen and on his extensive travels in Italy.

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Bill

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent! Service was great! It's our favorite date night, pre-symphony choice in Milwaukee!

Onesto

4.8

4.8 (2725)

$31 to $50

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Onesto, which means “honest” in Italian, serves a modern twist on Italian fare with an emphasis on fresh, handmade, flavorful cuisine. We also feature an approachable wine list and a craft cocktail menu. When you visit, be sure to check out our dramatic event space.

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kevin

Dined 3 days ago

I absolutely love this place! Service was amazing! Food was amazing!

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Maggiano's - Milwaukee

4.6

4.6 (2816)

$30 and under

Italian

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Mayfair Mall and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Sit and enjoy a delicious Italian meal at our two-story location, which offers 3 banquet rooms, a beautiful patio and an award winning landscape giving guests a memorable experience. Visit us at 2500 N Mayfair Rd. and book your reservation today!

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Kathi

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Excellent food and our server, Jackson, was excellent

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

4.7

4.7 (3333)

$50 and over

Italian

Wauwatosa

About the restaurant

Nestled in an historic brewery building in the Village of Wauwatosa, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is the flagship restaurant in The Bartolotta Restaurants portfolio. Conceived by The Bartolotta Restaurants co-founders, restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, Chef Paul Bartolotta, it is acclaimed for its handmade pasta and authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting. Executive Chef Juan Urbieta presents the popular “Un Viaggio in Italia” menu series, highlighting a different city or region of Italy with a four-course, customizable menu that takes guests on a journey of Italy and changes monthly.The restaurant was recently awarded the coveted Marchio Ospitalità Italiana certification of excellence by the Italian Union of Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award honors a restaurant for its commitment to “Made in Italy” quality and authenticity. Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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cathy

Dined 7 days ago

The four course offerings were just ok but service and location are great. Outside patio was wonderful.

Brick Pizzeria & Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (67)

$30 and under

Italian

Franklin

About the restaurant

Brick Pizzeria & Ristorante brings an authentic brick oven Italian experience to Franklin. By way of Steamboat, CO. Partner and Pizzaiolo Leopoldo Demusis spent every summer among the hills of Sant'Angelo all'Esca, in the Campania region of Italy, where he found his love of food. In 2016, he realized his dream of bringing Neapolitan-style pizza from Napoli to Steamboat where he is a wildly successful restaurateur. Brick is our hometown connection to a little taste of Italy from the hand built, 100% brick oven to imported tomatoes and flour, we will do our best to maintain the integrity and vibe of southern Italy.

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JeanVIP

Dined on May 2, 2025

Excellent service. Loved some of the new items. Especially the burratta. Had to get the tiramisu too.

Mangiare

4.7

4.7 (380)

$31 to $50

Italian

Green Bay

About the restaurant

The Mangiare Story
We trace our roots to Republic Chophouse, Green Bay area’s premier steakhouse and standard bearer of fine dining in northeast Wisconsin. Located just down the street from each other and under the same local ownership, Mangiare and Republic are sister restaurants that offer the best dining experiences north of Chicago.

We use only the freshest and most authentic ingredients for the offerings on our Mangiare menu. Featuring balsamic and oils sourced directly from Italy and breads from specialty bakeries, our chefs create intensely satisfying dishes that match the level of service which sets us apart.

Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence holds true regardless of whether your taste for the evening is classic Italian fare in a family-friendly atmosphere at Mangiare or steak in the unpretentious, yet fine dining environment of Republic.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Samantha

Dined 4 days ago

The food was excellent! Our service was impeccable.

Crafted Italia

4.5

4.5 (729)

$30 and under

Italian

Lake Geneva

About the restaurant

At Crafted Italia we’re passionate about more than just our Italian inspired menu and crave-worthy pizzas.
We’ve taken an artisan approach to every aspect of our offerings by sourcing premium ingredients from sustainable local farms to put a modern touch on your favorite Italian classics. Every day there is a delicious new
seasonal favorite, made from scratch, waiting to be discovered and devoured. A tempting assortment of wine, hand-selected brews, and crafted libations give you endless ways to treat yourself. When you walk through our doors you’ll know you’re in for something special. We invite you to sit back and savor every bite, sip, and moment.

Savor Handcrafted Moments.

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Mark

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful wine tasting with perfect food choices, prepared to perfection.

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