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Carinis la conca d'oro

4.8
4.8
639 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (414) 963-9623

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Peter Carini

  • Catering

    We cater up to 100 people. We supply food and serving equipment and remove when dinner is done. Menu customized to your liking and pricing negotiable. You deal directly with owner so there is less room for confusion.

  • Private party facilities

    We have 2 private patios that seat up to 14 people. We also have a banquet room that seats up to 85 people. If you have more than the banquet room can accommodate, we can offer the entire restaurant exclusively up to 140 people. You are allowed to bring in your own entertainment with the banquet room only. Patios do not allow room for entertainment. We offer buffet dining. family style dining and sit down. Our banquet menus offer a variety of options with flexible pricing. Call owners Peter or Jan with inquiries and to set up the details.

  • Private party contact

    Peter Or Jan Carini: (414) 963-9623

  • Neighborhood

    Milwaukee

  • Cross street

    Edgewood

  • Parking details

    Meter and non-meter parking. Parking lot on corner of Edgewood and Oakland 1/2 block north of restaurant.

  • Public transit

    On corner of Edgewood and Oakland 1/2 block north of restaurant

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

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  1. JoanneT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I sent my son who has autism for his first time being out on his own. He was with his date for Prom and were having dinner first. It was a great experience and he loved it! Our relatives are close friends with the owners and I'm happy to still see the restaurant thriving and doing well. #RIPJOHNCARINI
  2. Paul

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The calamari appetizer was excellent, lightly breaded and served hot with a side of marinara sauce. The shrimp tortellini was delightful with the light cream sauce, plenty of shrimp and Cremini mushrooms. The spinach salad was also amazing with a very large piece of salmon on top. Will definitely be going back!
  3. TaraA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Vodka sauce I’ve ever had! Our server, Emily was absolutely fantastic!
  4. KimK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Place was great. Service was excellent. I didn’t care for the meatballs but the appetizer and friend’s meal were delicious!
  5. GoBucky

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem of a restaurant- we had a fabulous meal at Carina la vinca d’oro! So authentic (it helped that a huge group of Italians were having a get together in the Porticello there) and homey. Two of our party had the wood fired pizza- fantastic crust and flavors (the homemade Italian sausage is YUM. The pasta ( I had the puttanesca) was YUM with a perfect savory blend of garlic, tomatoes, and white wine sauce - I’m hungry just writing about it. The Arancini appetizer was delicious. Be sure to leave room for the homemade cheesecake. It’s limoncello on the menu but our night it was a light citrus and blood orange glaze. It was probably one of the best cheesecakes we have ever had. We enjoyed great service from Lisa “Chardonnay”- what a great server! She was friendly, efficient, attentive, and personable- we felt like we made a friend. We kept mentioning all night about what a great meal we had. We will definitely be back!
  6. PhilR

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service. Forget her name but our server was a professional. Food is ALWAYS great. Peter cooked chicken speidini for us. Was not on the menu! He also came out to see how everything was. Have never had a bad meal there. Highly recommend. Tell your friends too.
  7. MathewW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent eggplant parm and chicken parm. Bruschetta app was great too. Did not try the pizza this time, next time for sure.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Excellent food. Very friendly staff. Plan to come again.
  9. SavannahD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food made with high quality ingredients. Everyone is always so nice & the service is always perfect. One of my favorite spots to eat in the Milwaukee area!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Attentive waiter named Easton. Good wine. Good food. Were able to order one course at a time and have a leisurely dinner. Complimentary dessert for our Anniversary.
  11. ChrisH

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family run. Consistently good. You have to eat here!
  12. Wolfgang

    Milwaukee

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carini's is our favorite Italian restaurant! We love the family ownership and atmosphere. Denise is the best server! So pleasant and kind. See you soon!
  13. Patricia

    Milwaukee

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and delicious food. Will be back. Isabella was a fantastic server!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellente very good food. Owner is awesome friendly! Very authentic
  15. Debbie

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful waitress. Food was very good. Been here before and will come again.
  16. EdD52

    Milwaukee

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was good, yet not as fine as in the past. The menu still remains small and some of our favorite dishes have not returned. We still enjoy coming to this neighborhood spot.
  17. DaniVork

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great service and meal. We didn't like the first table we were at (made reservations earlier in the day), and it was no problem. The chef came out to check on our food - it was excellent quality and taste. Will definitely return!
  18. williamv

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Seafood pasta was excellent. Santo was a great server
  19. JamesB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think this is one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee regardless of cuisine or price.
  20. DanielK

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!!
  21. floydster

    Milwaukee

    111 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Comfy neighborhood restaurant with good food. Server was nice but inexperienced.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The veal was good, try the veal. The cheese was yes
  23. DanielE

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Service was awful. Had to wait over an hour for our entrees and asked to have them packed up to go. We won’t be back
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here. Pizza was excellent and bruschetta was fresh. Great portions. Will be back with friends.
  25. PaulaB

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Went there with some girlfriends for a girls weekend Birthday dinner. Everything was very fresh and cooked to perfection, but we just felt pricing was a little off for what we received. The owner is friendly and welcoming. He welcomed us in and made suggestions for appetizers and entrees and we followed his suggestions. The eggplant parmigiana was delicious and perfectly prepared. Some of the best we ever had! The shrimp Scallopini was creamy and rich and so good! While the food was very good, we felt portions were skimpy and we felt the food was overpriced for what was served. They charged $19 for a scant serving appetizer of calamari. Not enough for the table to share and really expensive. $10 for a salad plate of lettuce with a couple of croutons (no veggies) was equally exorbitant. While the Entrée serving amount was just enough, there was in no way enough to take any home for leftovers. Overall, while we had a delicious meal, the cost vs neighborhood/distance from downtown Milwaukee and overall value was just ok.
  26. AOE34

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Went for an early Valentine's dinner. The place was packed, but not too noisy. We ordered a pasta dish, and a pizza which we shared. Both were delicious. It was a white pizza that had a cheese flavor I can't recall ever having before - very good! For dessert we split the lava cake which was fantastic. The meal was more on the pricey side but again, the food was awesome and it was an enjoyable experience. Worth it and will be going back.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience. The arancini was light and full of flavor. Even though they were busy, the chef made veal parmesan, which isn'ton the menu. Shrimp tortellini was the perfect portion and had an amazing cream sauce. We split a chocolate cannoli and a piece of cassata to end our great meal.
  28. Hamilton

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and excellent service by Santo.
  29. Debra

    Chicago

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had another amazing dining experience! Santos provided excellent service, he was kind and very professional. The pasta was delicious, the wine selection was great, and the family atmosphere made it warm and cozy!
  30. BillStocks

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We had the melenzane fritte and the diavola pizza and they were both excellent! For dessert the limoncello cheesecake was also very good!
  31. Missy41002

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat in the front of the house as it was well lite. Only 3 small tables so it was cozy. Food was great!! Flavors were exceptional! The owner came to our table which was so nice as it was my mom’s 88th birthday, both full blooded Sicilians! Our server Abbey was very tentative to what we needed and made the experience great!! Will return
  32. JamesB

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The portions shrunk but otherwise was good
  33. AndrewC

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great local place. Food and service were great and the homemade canolis were an outstanding finish
  34. AmyB

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful experience. The lobster ravioli specials was outstanding!
  35. Lucy

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Actually ate there twice in one week! Great service and food.
  36. MaryC

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We were looking forward to pizza but found out they weren’t serving on New Years Eve. The pasta was flavorful and overall good but way overpriced. $30 for a pasta dish with some chicken?? Service was good.
  37. Heather

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful place to dine and this visit lived up to our expectations. Our server was excellent, and the pasta dish was creative and delicious. It could not have been a better experience!
  38. schaef34

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We had a very enjoyable dining experience. Table in front dining section is quaint. Service from Easton was top notch. Food very good.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently delicious food served by people who care.
  40. Lhotse

    Milwaukee

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Eaton provided great service and helpful advice. We like the cozy ambience and plenty of variety on the menu. Nice touch that the chef came out to check on us and other tables. We have enjoyed Carini’s for many years and will definitely return.

FAQs

Carinis la conca d'oro is rated 4.8 stars by 639 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 1 time today
Google Map for Carinis la conca d'oro

3468 N. Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Edgewood

  • Neighborhood

    Milwaukee

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Meter and non-meter parking. Parking lot on corner of Edgewood and Oakland 1/2 block north of restaurant.

  • Public transit

    On corner of Edgewood and Oakland 1/2 block north of restaurant

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Peter Carini

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (414) 963-9623

  • Catering

    We cater up to 100 people. We supply food and serving equipment and remove when dinner is done. Menu customized to your liking and pricing negotiable. You deal directly with owner so there is less room for confusion.

  • Private party facilities

    We have 2 private patios that seat up to 14 people. We also have a banquet room that seats up to 85 people. If you have more than the banquet room can accommodate, we can offer the entire restaurant exclusively up to 140 people. You are allowed to bring in your own entertainment with the banquet room only. Patios do not allow room for entertainment. We offer buffet dining. family style dining and sit down. Our banquet menus offer a variety of options with flexible pricing. Call owners Peter or Jan with inquiries and to set up the details.

  • Private party contact

    Peter Or Jan Carini: (414) 963-9623

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