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Onesto, Milwaukee, WI

Onesto

4.7 (2705)
$30 and under
Italian
221 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Corinne Kaehler
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the second floor loft, our multifaceted, private event space is able to seat 70 guests or 150 guests for standing receptions. Contact us at events@bensonsrestaurants.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Nickie Rouleau: (414) 585-8934
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Chicago
  • Parking details
    PARKING: We've partnered with Secure-a-Spot Parking for $5 lot parking in the Third Ward! Applicable at the 330 Broadway Lot OR Freeway Lot.Broadway Lot: https://parking.secureaspot.com/hourly/zones/1212, use code HDRG for $5 offFreeway Lot: https://parking.secureaspot.com/hourly/zones/1258, use code HDRG for $5 off
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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What 2,705 people are saying

Onesto 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Wisconsin

    Most Booked

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Onesto offers a "milwaukee staple" dining experience with consistently "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy the "perfect ambiance," diverse menu options, and outstanding pasta dishes, such as the "delicious fusilli" and "bolognese with meatballs." Known for its warm atmosphere, Onesto is ideal for "pre-theatre" meals and special occasions.

2,705 Reviews
  1. Fabio

    Kansas City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was great our waitress was a pleasure. Overall the food was not what was expected based on reviews. Our party of 8 ordered lots of drinks, appetizers and in general food but the reviews were all for the most part underwhelming. As far as appetizers go we ordered the cheese board, olives, calamari, crab cakes and bruschetta. Of the appetizers the best was the calamari in a tomato sauce which went well with the bread option. The cheese board was very plain with the cheese being completely unremarkable, the meats uncomplementary and the only highlight on the board being the pickled onions. The olives I could have done without. The crab cakes were good but nothing note worthy. The calamari was the only appetizer we ate in it's entirety. The entrees for most lacked flavor and those who choose to take food home took nearly completely unconsumed dishes, as the food was simply lacking. I personally chose to leave what was not consumed. I won't take time to describe my wife entree of bolognese as it simply doesn't merit a review. The entree I initially ordered was the wagyu beef which unfortunately our waitress informed me was no avaliable. This was an absolute damper to the meal as it was the one dish stood out on the menu and also what I was looking forward to trying. The substitute was a flat iron steak with mushrooms and risotto. In my humble opinion my dish lacked execution. The risotto did not seem to be arborial rice and lacked my favorite component of the dishes naturally creamy mouth feel. What I received was more of a mushy short grain rice that simply was off putting. The flat iron steak was cooked well but was sinewy, chewy and coated with what felt like crunchy coffee grinds or pepper chunks that did not taste like much of anything. That being said the mushrooms were spectacular and the one thing I truly enjoyed.

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  2. Vincent VIP

    Milwaukee12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined here many times. The experience was good, so I will be back. Thanks Yas!!
    OnestoResponded 2 days ago
    Vincent, Thank you so much for your 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at Onesto. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  3. Rick

    Cleveland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I would have rated them higher but a group of 4 people one order was wrong. One person had to wait for food. Other three had their dinner just about finished when the last dinner was delivered. There was no mention of a discount or future discount for the mixup and our disappointed dining experience. 🙁
    OnestoResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. Please see our private message that we sent to address your concerns.

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  4. Holly

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the chicken pesto sandwich and the vodka pasta. Both were outstanding! Our server, John, was very attentive.
    OnestoResponded 7 days ago
    Holly, Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the chicken pesto sandwich and vodka pasta. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to John for his attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Melisa

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment! Good was delicious and THE heaven of gluten friendly food
    OnestoResponded 7 days ago
    Melisa, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We’re especially happy to hear you found our gluten-friendly options to be a hit! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Andrew

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a relaxing, Easter lunch with our son (attends MIAD) Staff was great, food was delicious, and ambiance was perfect.
    OnestoResponded on April 21, 2025
    Andrew, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you had a relaxing Easter lunch with your son. It’s great to know that the food, service, and ambiance made your experience special. We’re also proud to have team members who are part of the MIAD community! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    Milwaukee24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service this evening. Bruschetta was a very tasty appetizer. Enjoyed scallops, meatballs, bolognese and as always food delicious
    OnestoResponded on April 21, 2025
    Jennifer, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that both the service and food made your experience enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal!

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  8. Isabella VIP

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Milwaukee staple! Perfect ambiance meets delicious food🤩
    OnestoResponded on April 21, 2025
    Isabella, You’re making us blush! Thank you for the kind words. We’re so happy to be a Milwaukee staple and thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and food. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Jessie VIP

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience carb-loading before the Brew City Half Marathon. We even returned after the race to enjoy cocktails we had our eye on!
    OnestoResponded on April 22, 2025
    Jessie, Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad we could help fuel you up before the Brew City Half Marathon and that you came back to enjoy those cocktails afterward. We hope to see you again soon for more delicious food and drinks.

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  10. Thomas

    Milwaukee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a pre-theatre choice which turned out to be excellent
    OnestoResponded on April 19, 2025
    Thomas, Thank you for choosing us before your theatre outing! We’re so happy to hear that your experience was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great meal!

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FAQs

Onesto offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Onesto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 308-1600.

Onesto is rated 4.7 stars by 2705 OpenTable diners.

Onesto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 64 times today
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221 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chicago
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    PARKING: We've partnered with Secure-a-Spot Parking for $5 lot parking in the Third Ward! Applicable at the 330 Broadway Lot OR Freeway Lot.Broadway Lot: https://parking.secureaspot.com/hourly/zones/1212, use code HDRG for $5 offFreeway Lot: https://parking.secureaspot.com/hourly/zones/1258, use code HDRG for $5 off
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Corinne Kaehler
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the second floor loft, our multifaceted, private event space is able to seat 70 guests or 150 guests for standing receptions. Contact us at events@bensonsrestaurants.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Nickie Rouleau: (414) 585-8934
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