Onesto

Name: Onesto
Address: 221 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53202
Telephone: (414) 308-1600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1863 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 24, 2022

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8:30 PM

Booked 35 times today

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(414) 308-1600

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–2:00 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 308-1600
Website
http://www.onestomke.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alex Sazama
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@hospitalitydemocracy for more information.
Private party contact
Nickie Rouleau: (855) 821-0979

Location
221 N Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202
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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Popular dishes

Burrata** ^$13.00
delicata squash, pickled apples, hazelnut, apricot conserva, pink peppercorns, micro basil
Sautéed Calamari* ^$13.00
shallot, garlic, tomato, lemon, basil, fennel seed, grilled ciabatta
Honey Roasted Bruschetta$9.00
roma tomato, basil, housemade ricotta
Mussels*$18.00
pancetta, fresh herbs, butter, white wine, nduja, san marzano tomatoes
Meat & Cheese Board$19.00
chef's selection of premium artisan cheese and cured italian meats, seasonal accoutrements

Salads

House**$5.00
spring mix, red onion, castelvetrano olives, red wine vinaigrette
Caesar*$5.00
romaine, pecorino cheese, anchovy fillets, croutons
Beet** ^$11.00
golden beet, gorgonzola, walnuts, spring mix, lemon shallot dressing
Warm Mushroom** ^$11.00
pine nuts, goat cheese, dried cherries, arugula, fresh herbs, caramelized onion vinaigrette

Pasta

Bolognese$14.00
housemade pasta, brisket
Lobster Ravioli*$20.00
cracked pepper ricotta, mascarpone cream, marinara
Spinach Gnocchetti$14.00
prosciutto cream, sun dried tomato, lemon
Torchetti$16.00
nduja sugo, pancetta, stracciatella
Cappelletti$16.00
cremini mushroom duxelles, brown butter, black garlic
Tortellini$16.00
butternut squash farce, ndjua brodo, parsley oil
Meatballs & Pasta* ^$14.00
berkshire pork sausage, grass-fed beef, sage marinara

Sandwiches

served with house salad

Pesto Chicken* ^$12.00
sun dried tomato, walnut pesto, arugula, provolone, housemade croissant
The Italian$12.00
salami, fontina, nduja butter, basil aioli, romaine, roma tomato, pickled red onion, housemade croissant
Meatball Sliders* ^$13.00
berkshire pork, grass-fed beef, marinara, provolone, brioche
Grilled Mushroom$13.00
marinated portabella, roasted tomato, arugula, fontina, basil aioli, housemade croissant

Additions

Seasonal Soup
- Cup$6.00
Salmon* **$12.00
Scallops (2)* **$14.00
Chicken Breast* **$6.00
Meatballs (2)* ** ^$6.00
Caramelized Cauliflower**$6.00
Fingerling Potatoes**$6.00
Seasonal Vegetable**$6.00

Desserts

Tiramisu$9.00
cocoa, grand marnier, mascarpone
Ricotta Cheesecake$7.00
lemon, cardamom, shortbread
Affogato$7.00
espresso, gelato
Gelato & Sorbet
- Single$5.00
- Double$7.00

Wine

Bubbles

Joios, Cava, Valencia, Spain
- 5oz$10.00
- Bottle$39.00
BiancaVigna, Rose Brut DOCG
- 5oz$14.00
- Bottle$51.00
Indigenous, Prosecco Brut DOC, Trevisio, Italy
- 5oz$12.00
- Bottle$45.00

White

Elegantly Fruity

Hybrid, Pinot Grigio, Lodi, California
- 5oz$8.00
- 8oz$12.00
- Bottle (Ltr)$42.00
Sarracco, Moscato, Piedmont, Italy
- 5oz$11.00
- 8oz$15.00
- Bottle$42.00
Poggio Anima, Rosé, Sicily, Italy
- 5oz$8.00
- 8oz$12.00
- Bottle (Ltr)$42.00

Lively & Crisp

Nessa, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
- 5oz$11.00
- 8oz$15.00
- Bottle$42.00
Faultline, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
- 5oz$9.00
- 8oz$13.00
- Bottle$36.00
Dr. Heyden, Riesling Kabinett, Rheinhessen, Germany
- 5oz$10.00
- 8oz$14.00
- Bottle$39.00
Hoopla, Chardonnay, Yountville / Napa Valley, California
- 5oz$12.00
- 8oz$16.00
- Bottle$45.00

Lush & Complex

Tavignano, Verdicchio di Jesi Classico Superiore, Marche, Italy
- 5oz$9.00
- 8oz$13.00
- Bottle$36.00
False Bay, Chenin Blanc, Coast Region, South Africa
- 5oz$10.00
- 8oz$14.00
- Bottle$39.00
Long Meadow Ranch, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
- 5oz$14.00
- 8oz$18.00
- Bottle$51.00

Red

Bright, Fresh & Refined

Annabella, Pinot Noir, Carneros, California
- 5oz$14.00
- 8oz$18.00
- Bottle (Ltr)$60.00
Fattoria di Lucignano, Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- 5oz$9.00
- 8oz$13.00
- Bottle$36.00
Rios de Tinta, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- 5oz$12.00
- 8oz$16.00
- Bottle$45.00
Indigenous, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, Roero, Italy
- 5oz$17.00
- 8oz$21.00
- Bottle$60.00
Domaine Piaugier Cotes du Rhone
- 5oz$10.00
- 8oz$14.00
- Bottle$49.00

Ripe, Juicy & Vibrant

Poggio Anima, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Italy
- 5oz$10.00
- 8oz$14.00
- Bottle$39.00
Le Croci Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG, Italy
- 5oz$11.00
- 8oz$15.00
- Bottle$52.00
12 e Mezzo, Primitivo del Salento, Puglia, Italy
- 5oz$8.00
- 8oz$12.00
- Bottle$33.00
Le Monde, Cabernet Franc, Friuli, Italy
- 5oz$13.00
- 8oz$17.00
- Bottle$48.00
Omen, Red Blend, Sierra Foothills, California
- 5oz$8.00
- 8oz$12.00
- Bottle (Ltr)$42.00

Opulent, Powerful & Structured

La Spinetta, Sangiovese DOC, Tuscany, Italy
- 5oz$15.00
- 8oz$19.00
- Bottle$54.00
Graziano, Petite Sirah, Mendocino, CA
- 5oz$13.00
- 8oz$17.00
- Bottle$48.00
Nicolis, Valpolicella Classico DOCG, San Pietro, Italy
- 5oz$12.00
- 8oz$16.00
- Bottle$45.00
Ciacci Piccolomini Toscana Rosso "Super Tuscan", Piedmont, Italy
- 5oz$11.00
- 8oz$15.00
- Bottle$52.00
Proletariat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla, Washington
- 5oz$16.00
- 8oz$20.00
- Bottle (Ltr)$69.00
Dandelion Vineyards, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia
- 5oz$15.00
- 8oz$19.00
- Bottle$54.00

Bottled Beers

Miller Brewing Company

High Life, American Lager
Lite, American Lager

New Glarus Brewing Company

Spotted Cow, Farmhouse Ale

Lakefront Brewery

IPA India Pale Ale
Riverwest Stein, American Amber

Birra Morretti

La Rossa Birra Doppio Malto, Italian Dopplebock

Birra Peroni Industriale S.P.A.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italian Pale Lager

Tap Beers

Rotating Selection of Local, Seasonal Beer

Milwaukee Brewing Company

Outboard Cream, Ale

Third Space Brewing

Happy Place, Midwest Pale Ale

N/A Beer

Clausthaler
Sprecher Root Beer

Cocktails

Seasonal Sangria$12.00
featured daily, handcrafted, seasonal ingredients
Melegrano Mule$12.00
ketel one, pama liqueur, ginger beer, lime, honey
Pear au Pair$13.00
grey goose vodka, ginger, pear, fresh lime
Basil Smash$12.00
hendricks gin, st. germaine, basil, simple syrup, lemon juice
Italian Margarita$12.00
altos reposado, disaronno, triple sec, lime juice
Wisconsin Cider II$12.00
korbel brandy, pear, ginger, cider, cranberry
II Stiletto$13.00
woodford reserve bourbon, rothmann & winter apricot, lazzaronni maraschino
Broadway Sour$12.00
bulleit bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, red wine float
Midnight Manhattan$13.00
templeton 3 yr rye, averna amaro, agnostura
Montenegro Nights$13.00
amaro montenegro, yzaguirre reserva dry, fresh lemon

What 1,863 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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PeterM
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A birthday celebration. We ate outside on a beautiful day. Everyone and everything was great. Thanks!
JT
JasonT
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Always delivers.
MM
MikeM
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was amazing. The food was very flavorful and delicious. Our server, Anthony, was excellent. We will go back in a heartbeat when we return to Milwaukee.
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marie
New England
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
All the food was very good and was not over salted. My salmon was not medium rare, as requested, but delicious anyway. Our server was friendly and informative, but forgot to place a drink order. The restaurant felt a bit understaffed, but overall, we had a good time and will go back.
EG
EvanG
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice environment. Staff was friendly and the food was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ramon was excellent as usual!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent suggestions by the server. We loved our food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. Relaxed and fun menu. Servers were very kind.
MN
MaryN
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
All 3 of us ordered different pasta dishes and all were very good. I grabbed a larger wine pour which only added $2 to the price. Service was great. Most tables filled but with large opening to outside it was airy and relatively quiet. Did a side of cauliflower for the table. Not a big cauliflower fan, but this was tasty. Too full for dessert:(
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Laura
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Onesto has been one of out favorites. Nice pasta dishes a lot of flavor, and we love the burrata.
AR
AmandaR
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, fabulous food!!!
AO
AlejandraO
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience3
Food was salty like there is no tomorrow! And the waitress was literally kicking us out!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service!! Excellent wine selection. My new favorite in the 3rd Ward!
C
Ceeng
Milwaukee
170 reviews
vip
4.0
170 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were seated immediately after arrival even tho we arrived early. The restaurant downstairs was very busy. It was a little difficult to hear for our hearing impaired diner. The red wine was ok, a little dry but the Caesar salad was delicious. The bolognese pasta was flavorful. One diner needed gluten free pasta and her fusilli pasta with chicken was very good. The big winner was the lobster ravioli. All were pleased with the meal and our server was terrific! We will be back soon.
JS
JohnS
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My date and I were seated at a hi top table, definitely recommend the hi top if you can get it.
GI
GINAP
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fabulous. Dined Al Fresco. Highly recommend for authentic Italian.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great homemade pasta!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner! With our son who is a Marquette student. We sat outside on a glorious summer evening and enjoyed the atmosphere so much. Service was unintrusive, prompt, and helpful. Lobster ravioli was exceptional. We had a meat and cheese board as an appetizer and it was the perfect amount for 3 of us without spoiling our dinner! Dessert was blueberry cheesecake—-wonderful! And our son loved his tiramisu. Great evening, great food, great service! We’ll be back!
RM
RichardM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food, relaxed environment, would definitely go back.
LS
LoraS
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The meatballs were a little tough in one of the meals. We ordered a bottle of wine and it came in a carafe which was a little strange. We didn’t see the bottle or have it opened in front of us.
RS
RebeccaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant far exceeded our expectations in every way. We will be back soon.
TO
TonyO
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Onesto has a great setting for a nice dinner. The food and service were both spectacular!
DC
DavidC
Milwaukee
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Onesto is a very pleasant, friendly, and gourmet place to dine. The service is excellent. Staff is always ready to make suggestions and answer questions. The ambience is warm and romantic. A perfect place for great dining and enjoyment.
GV
GinaV
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phalanx was extraordinarily personable as was your hostess, Morgan… Both very pleasant! Very lovely setting! Food was great! Angelina at The Spice House suggested Onesto and she was so spot on! Thank you! ♥️
DH
DanH
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, ambiance was cool. Overall a great evening out.
j
jsteinbr
Milwaukee
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was just OK. Nothing I would go out of my way to go back for. Service was great! Value was moderate.
CZ
ChrisZ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great service n food was excellent!! Lobster ravioli n Scallop Risotto. The bread was good n sea salt butter was excellent. Bruschetta was different with roasted tomatoes n honey.
ME
MarieE
Milwaukee
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely awesome!!!! Phelan was just fantastic!
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Timoteo
Milwaukee
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Overall not wowed or impressed. Honey roasted bruschetta appetizer very one note all sweet, not at all balanced, mushy tomatoes and somewhat stale bread. Four dishes two under seasoned one over seasoned. Risotto was more like plain rice with some scallops thrown on top. Lobster ravioli filling was very grainy and we did not detect any lobster inside that we could identify or taste. Nice atmosphere, location and service. But based on food and very high cost I would not recommend.
SB
SueB
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A little pricey but the good was excellent... will return again!
TR
ThomasR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I had the pasta dish with vodka cream sauce. It was quite good...could have used a bit more sauce.
PI
PickyItalian
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything on the table was exquisite. Great service, fresh ingredients and flavors, and I would go back in a heartbeat. Order the rigate pasta in a light creamy vodka sauce and the lemon-blueberry cheesecake.
SV
SeanV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, everything came in a timely, but not rushed fashion. Server was polite, friendly, but not looking to be my best friend (a peev of mine). Food was fantastic! Will definitely come back. A great experience!
LN
LinneaN
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always
SD
ShawnD
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent drinks, food and service as always. Can especially recommend the scallop risotto.
DM
DawnM
Seattle
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warm mushroom salad was so rich and satisfying, I couldn’t believe it! Followed that up with their unique carbonara, which I highly recommend. Waiter had an unoaked Chardonnay on special that was spot on as well. Would definitely go back!
LD
LindseyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
bigger portions next time please. was very delicious flavors though!
LS
LoraS
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pasta dishes we had were outstanding! Great service by the host and our server!!!
WG
WhitneyG
Milwaukee
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience- per usual!
SM
SueM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Meal was bad, dry meatballs, it seemed like they just wanted to close up and leave

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Onesto using the Order Online button. Onesto also 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 1863 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.