Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Wisconsin

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Wisconsin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cafe Manna

4.9

4.9 (880)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Brookfield

About the restaurant

Café Manna is one of the first 100% vegetarian restaurants in Southeastern Wisconsin. We are committed to bringing you fresh, “made from scratch” delicious food. We have produce delivered daily to ensure our dishes are fresh and full flavored. Many of our ingredients are locally grown and chosen for seasonality. Additionally, we use a reverse osmosis water purification system. Café Manna was the first restaurant in Wisconsin to reach the 3-star Green Restaurant Certification level. We have been the Open Table "Diners' Choice" award winner, and also the "Best of Milwaukee" winner for best vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free restaurant. Our fresh menu features many vegan, gluten-free and raw dishes and our specials change up every 2 weeks. Visit us during the summer to enjoy patio dining, or indoors for a more intimate experience. Our friendly staff is ready to serve you!

Top review

Diane

Dined 2 days ago

This place never fails to impress. There’s always something new on the menu and we have never been disappointed. The service is outstanding, even at the most busiest times.

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Thai Peanut Cauliflower

Santino's Little Italy

4.9

4.9 (80)

$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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Todd

Dined 2 days ago

This place is hands down great. I mean, where can you find a better margherita pizza? Italy? Hmm.. maybe but this pizza is phenomenal and better than what I personally experienced in my short stay in Rome a year ago. The ambiance here is perfect. It's exactly what I want anywhere I go for upscale dining. I mean, it's comfortable, the lighting is perfect ..no harsh lights or someone on one side of the table sitting under Menards-like fluorescent lighting while the other side of the table sits under soft light. This happens so often and drives me crazy..yes I'm a bit particular about ambiance. The movies they show are weirdly entertaining and work perfectly. Pasta dish was awesome, pizza awesome, calamari appetizer awesome. Oh the bourbon old fashioned sweet was perfect. This place knows what's up. They really do. We go back 4-5 times per year. It's a bit of a drive but worth it every time.

Safina

4.8

4.8 (295)

$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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Geoffrey

Dined 5 days ago

Atmosphere was very cozy. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. And of course the food and cocktails were amazing. Factoring in price point, best restaurant in Milwaukee!

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Opus at The Belfry House

4.9

4.9 (221)

$50 and over

French American

Lake Geneva

About the restaurant

Indulge in an exquisite dining experience at Opus, where the art of culinary finesse takes center stage. Immerse yourself in a world of gastronomic delight with our meticulously crafted 5-course or 7-course tasting menu.

At Opus, each plate is a canvas, expertly painted with a harmonious fusion of flavors, textures, and colors that dance on your palate. The culinary journey is a celebration of creativity and innovation, elevating your dining experience to new heights.

Primarily a dining venue, Opus is also a destination amongst many wine enthusiasts. An optional wine pairing featuring innovative and world-class wines from our award-winning wine menu is also available for each course.

Our intimate limited-seating dining room and the culinary delight it serves will surely leave you feeling transported to a small European town.

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David

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

World class elevated dining! We did the wine pairing which truly added to the experience of new flavors and unique presentation and literal dining perfection. Thank you Chef!

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Experience

5-Course Tasting Menu

Experience

7-Course Tasting Menu

Rye Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (555)

$31 to $50

American

Appleton

About the restaurant

RYE was established in 2014. RYE offers a refined dining experience in a stylish urban / rustic setting. Located in the heart of Downtown Appleton next to the CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel. RYE serves lunch and dinner; Monday through Saturday.

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Michael

Dined 6 days ago

Our new favorite restaurant. Food, service and atmosphere were amazing. Can’t wait to come back!

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4.8

4.8 (456)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Eau Claire

About the restaurant

With classic American chophouses in mind, Wissota Chophouse features Certified Angus Beef , an excellent variety of the freshest seafood and creative sides. Our steaks start with the best cuts of meat, seasoned simply and cooked to perfection, delivered to your table perfectly seared and bursting with flavor. Compliment your meal with a drink from over 20 wines by the glass, 20 beers on tap and a variety of choices of bottled beer and spirits.

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Gene

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

A great dining experience. Variety of food choices. Excellent and tasty food. Wonderful, warm and welcoming service, eager to please. We will come again.

The Capital Grille - Milwaukee

4.9

4.9 (2779)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Leovip

Dined 1 day ago

excellent as always in both food and service and ambience

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Popular dish

Coconut Cream Pie

Popular dish

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

Experience

Wagyu & Wine Fall Lounge Event

Van Acre

4.9

4.9 (427)

$31 to $50

American

Wausau

About the restaurant

Van Acre, A Wausau Experience.

A community with deep roots and a story to tell, Wausau is the kind of place to discover and make your own. This goes for anyone who wanders these parts from near or far. Whether you’re from here or took a road that led here. Whether you’re here for the moment or for a lifetime. Van Acre is a restaurant and bar that echoes this spirit.

Located within the one of a kind Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, our heart for homegrown hospitality comes to life with authentic food and drink, a captivating space and passionate team. Our menu is inspired by the region with seasonal rustic fare served alongside classic and creative cocktails, craft brews and a curated wine list.

No matter what your journey, we invite you to savor all that is put on your table and enjoy each other’s company along the way.

Top review

Mark

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Outstanding world class food!! The service was the best too!!!

Mo's A Place for Steaks - Milwaukee

4.9

4.9 (2447)

$31 to $50

Steak

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Mo’s...A Place for Steaks has an ambience others strive for. A sexy yet sophisticated feel, combined with great food & unmatched service create a customized dining experience. It’s not just the wet-aged steaks that arrive beautifully cut, cooked & plated, or the extensive wine list: Mo’s is a luxury that feels luxurious. Settle deep into a leather chair, listen to tunes playing on the baby grand or relax while sipping a martini & think just how good it feels to be you! Culinary delights don’t end with the steaks – you’ll find a wide selection of delicious entrées, appetizers, sides & desserts.

Top review

Melissa

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was wonderful. William was very attentive to our needs. Excellent timing between the courses. Usually, with large party sizes , someone's order is not correct, but not one mistake was made in the preparation of our entrée. Kudos to the chef! Mo's never disappoints! Our family had a wonderful birthday celebration with your establishment. Thank you.

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Popular dish

Shrimp Cocktail

Muse at Sentry

4.8

4.8 (447)

$50 and over

American

Stevens Point

About the restaurant

Muse at Sentry sets the tone for a unique dining experience for Stevens Point and central Wisconsin. We’ve created a sensory experience through our modern look, extensive gallery of art, and our precise culinary presentation and service. You’ll enjoy the best handmade pastas, fresh seafood, wet- and dry-aged steaks, and seasonal dishes made with the finest locally grown ingredients. Complement your meal with a selection from our unparalleled collection of wines or one of our craft-made cocktails. Savor it all while enjoying the beautiful views from the outdoor terrace or through our large picture windows. Muse is an artistic dining showcase unlike any you’ve experienced before.

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kaitlyn

Dined 2 days ago

One of the best experiences we have had at a restaurant. We don’t go out to fancy restaurants often. We went out for our 2 year wedding anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful. My husband and I had such a wonderful time and never felt rushed or like we were waiting forever. It was a great date night and we are hoping to make this a tradition. Thank you Muse for the wonderful experience!

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