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La Merenda, Milwaukee, WI

La Merenda

4.8 (2790)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
125 E. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
La Merenda is a bar and grill located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that specializes in serving globally inspired cuisine, local beers and wine. The restaurant offers a casual dining with upscale flavors.



La Merenda has an emphasis on using locally sourced ingredients as much as possible, so the menu is constantly being updated with new dishes based on available ingredients. The main menu at La Merenda offers a selection of snacks, seafood and meat entr�es. Menu selections include such dishes as Wisconsin farmers� salad, seasonal gnocchi, veal stracotto, Sambal Goreng Udang with Gulf shrimp and pork and shrimp tostadas.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Peter Sandroni
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer private parties but we can accommodate large parties, please call the restaurant or email info@lamerenda125.com for more information. (414) 389-0125Reservations for 6 or fewer can be made through OpenTable (please call to reserve for parties of 7 or more).
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Between 1st and Barclay
  • Parking details
    Street Parking Available. In Response To The Covid-19 We Are Asking Guest To Drive Up To The Loading Zone In Front Of The Restaurant To Be Greeted By Host Before Entering The Restaurant. Thank You For Your Patience During These Difficult Times.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,790 people are saying

La Merenda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Healthy

  • Wisconsin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Healthy

  • Milwaukee

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Merenda boasts "amazing food and service," offering a vibrant tapas experience with "creative flavors" from around the world. The menu is a "cornucopia of selections," featuring locally sourced ingredients. Diners appreciate the "fantastic" patio and attentive staff. A favorite for many, La Merenda promises a "wonderful experience" with "top tier cooking."
2,790 Reviews
  1. Christine VIP

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely DELICIOUS meal! We shared several small plates and had a hard time deciding on our favorite. Our server, Brandon, suggested a ginger flavored cocktail that was outstanding. The Indonesian shrimp, Japanese trout, and Moroccan goat are all calling us for a return visit soon again! The rhubarb cheesecake was a perfect final touch to the meal.

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  2. Peter

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great mix of tapas and other culture’s shared plates. Service was great. Noise level (on a fairly crowded Monday evening was loud but tolerable. A very good experience for our table of 4.

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  3. Clint

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and a very diverse menu. Unfortunately every dish was over salted and hard to enjoy if not for the salt everything would've been great!

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  4. Colleen

    Wisconsin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Merenda delivered on all accounts. Our server was charming and offered the perfect recommendations. The food was amazing, with the beautiful garden atmosphere on their back patio. I can’t wait to go back!!!

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  5. Bill VIP

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was wonderful so inviting that we allowed Inge, the waitress, to order the final course for us

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  6. Sharon

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent we enjoyed everything we ordered. The service was good and they staged the tapas so we did not receive everything at once.

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  7. Anne

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding - a cornucopia of selections! Fresh and delicious!

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  8. Laurie

    Wisconsin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Friendly service and top-notch food and drinks!

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  9. Joe

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Server was great. Went for our anniversary and will be back.

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  10. Jeffrey

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit. Good food, nice people. Get a reservation - you will need it!

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FAQs

La Merenda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 389-0125.

La Merenda is rated 4.8 stars by 2790 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for La Merenda

125 E. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 1st and Barclay
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking Available. In Response To The Covid-19 We Are Asking Guest To Drive Up To The Loading Zone In Front Of The Restaurant To Be Greeted By Host Before Entering The Restaurant. Thank You For Your Patience During These Difficult Times.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Peter Sandroni
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer private parties but we can accommodate large parties, please call the restaurant or email info@lamerenda125.com for more information. (414) 389-0125Reservations for 6 or fewer can be made through OpenTable (please call to reserve for parties of 7 or more).
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