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Onesto, Milwaukee, WI
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Onesto

4.7 (2723)
$31 to $50
Italian
221 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
7:00 PM

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
  • 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 2,723 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 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 enchants diners with its "wonderful service" and "excellent bartender," creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "amazing" food and drinks, with standout dishes like the "tender short rib" and "scrumptious" desserts. The restaurant's Italian-inspired menu and attentive staff make it a Milwaukee favorite.
2,723 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    While everything else was good, the food was OK, not bad but certainly just OK. The crab cake starter was good, but the fusilli pasta dish I could have made at home. There was just nothing special about it.

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  2. Dana

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, beautiful decor. The truffle cream sauce is so yummy! We were the clean plate club at our table.
    OnestoResponded 2 days ago
    Dana, Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the service, decor, and especially the truffle cream sauce. Being part of the clean plate club is always a welcome compliment—we’re thrilled you loved everything!

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  3. Denise VIP

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at Onesto was outstanding! Our server (John) was very attentive and gave some excellent food suggestions!
    OnestoResponded 5 days ago
    Denise, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that your dinner at Onesto was outstanding and that Jon provided excellent service. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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  4. Richard J

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really had a great meal on our first visit to Onesto. Mild disappointmentin the Brushetta, whcih tasted great but the toast was a bit overdone, making it a challenge. EVerything else was outstatnign. The olive appetizer was unique and very plentiful - enough to share with a couple people. Some of the most tender and flavorful short ribs I've ever eaten. The sausage and pasta was also great. FInished it off with a flourless chocolate cake that was sinfully rich! We will definitely return to Onesto!

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  5. kendall

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service! Excellent bartender. Great food!!
    OnestoResponded 5 days ago
    Kendall, Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had wonderful service, enjoyed the drinks, and loved the food. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to our bartender! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Paul

    Wisconsin72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding entrees and desserts. The bread and coffee was also great.
    OnestoResponded 5 days ago
    Paul, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the entrees, desserts, bread, and coffee. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to having you back for another great meal soon!

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  7. Jamere

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the vibe and the atmosphere. The food and drinks were amazing!
    OnestoResponded 5 days ago
    Jamere, Thank you for the amazing feedback! We’re so glad you loved the vibe, atmosphere, food, and drinks. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to your server—she’ll be thrilled to hear her recommendations hit the mark! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Susan

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for Downtown Dining Week 5/31/25, and it was fantastic. Seated on time on a busy Saturday night, generous portions on the special menu, top notch food and very pleasant service. The golden beet and the arugula salad was delicious!
    OnestoResponded on June 2, 2025
    Susan, Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit during Downtown Dining Week. It’s great to know that you were seated promptly, enjoyed the generous portions, and had a wonderful experience with the food and service. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments about the golden beet and arugula salad. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal!

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  9. Rebecca

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and service was great!
    OnestoResponded on June 2, 2025
    Rebecca, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience!

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  10. David

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We liked Onesto and will likely return. Nice buzzy atmosphere in a cool part of town. The food has some hits and misses which is why 4 stars instead of 5. Will provide some comments in order. The bread service was delicious. Nice crusty bread with creamy butter that had been sprinkled with sea salt. For appetizers we got the bruschetta and the marinated olives. The bruschetta was unique and grew on me while the olives were delicious (and included a huge portion). We got a warm mushroom salad which has a lot of potential. It would have benefited from more mushrooms and fewer cranberries. Our entrees were the campanelle pasta and the short rib. The ragu was well made with delicious hints of fennel. The short rib was fall apart tender. We couldn't help feeling that both dishes could have been a touch "bolder". The flavors were too muted for our unsophiticated palates! The flourless chocolate cake and creme brulee cheesecake were scrumptious.
    OnestoResponded on June 1, 2025
    David, Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, bread service, and the flourless chocolate cake and crème brûlée cheesecake. We truly appreciate your detailed comments, as they help us continue to improve. We can’t wait to welcome you back and provide a 5-star experience next time. Thank you again for your valuable feedback!

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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 2723 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
7:00 PM
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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
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
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