Amilinda

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

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   Darryl

   Milwaukee2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always delicious, the menu is never the same. It’s our favorite
   

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   Michael

   Milwaukee3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I visited Amalinda for her birthday celebration. We wanted to try Spanish cuisine before our trip to Spain later this year. Upon entering the restaurant, we were immediately greeted by the man himself; Chef Gregory Leon; a twice nominated James Beard Award and twice Beard Award semifinalist. The restaurant is a small intimate restaurant with the remnants of 100-year-old Milwaukee’s famous Cream City brick forming the wall where the tables are located. The aroma of dishes being prepared within view of the dining area teased our taste buds as we enjoyed a birthday celebratory glass of sparkling Cava wine while studying the menu. Our servers John and Alexander were attentive and informative, answering our questions regarding appetizers and entrées on the menu. The menu at Amalinda changes weekly to feature seasonal and the freshest ingredients at the time. Tonight the menu offered 4 appetizer choices and 4 entrée choices consisting of beef, chicken, vegetable or fish entrée. I discovered quality not quantity is the emphasis at Amalinda! We ordered the Piri Piri Shrimp and Escalivada as appetizers. These are served cold. Each of the appetizers delighted us and provided a symphony of flavors. My wife chose a curried chicken entrée, and I selected the Monkfish for my main course. The dishes were served in a bowl. Both entrees were outstanding. My wife raved about the mingling of curry and chili spiced chunks of chicken in her dish. The Monkfish was some of the best I’ve ever had. It tasted like a tender lobster in a light sauce with hints of Almond. Alexander assisted us in choosing a Spanish wine which complimented each entrée. His choices were spot on. If you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to sample what Spanish cuisine prepared by a James Beard caliber chef is like, Amalinda is your place to dine.
   

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   Jessica

   Chicago3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Underwhelmed by the menu offerings. I don’t mind a small menu, but the dishes seemed kind of lackluster. There wasn’t anything I was excited to order. Cocktails and service were fantastic.
   

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   Roz

   Milwaukee3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was way overpriced for what you get, service was excellent.
   

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   AmilindaResponded on May 7, 2025

   Thank you for your feedback—we’re truly glad to hear you had an excellent experience with our service. We're sorry to hear that the value of the food didn’t meet expectations. We want to share some context: every dish we serve is the result of careful planning, skilled labor, and a commitment to using high-quality ingredients. Our team works hard to source the best raw materials—many of which have increased significantly in cost due to inflation, tariffs on imported goods, and ongoing supply chain challenges. On top of that, we pay our team fairly for their time and talent, both in the kitchen and on the floor. We understand that dining out is a choice, and we’re grateful you chose to spend your time with us. We hope you’ll consider visiting again.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every time I dine here, the menu is new and the food is amazing.
   

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   Mariah

   Milwaukee3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Impeccable service from Yare! The rainbow trout will be a dish that I never forget- SO delicious.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is absolutely incredible! Don’t be put off by the small menu. Everything we tried was top-notch!
   

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   Ava Jean

   Milwaukee14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amilinda's staff are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We've eaten here many times and the food is always outstanding. Love the ever-changing menu with seasonal ingredients and options for wine pairings. Last night we requested counter seating for a casual post-theater early dinner. Two shared appetizers and the featured salad were all presented beautifully and absolutely delicious. Amilinda never disappoints!
   

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   Adam

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chicken was Devine, and the cherry old fashioned was to die for
   

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    Margaret

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a great experience with a party of 6. It may have been unavoidable, but it was VERY warm at our table at the back of the restaurant. It was a warm spring day, so maybe that was thei ssue?
    

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