Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

Name: Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
Address: 7616 W. State Street, Wauwatosa, WI, United States, 53213
Telephone: (414) 771-7910
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2855 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 has been a local favorite and is regularly voted the best Italian in Milwaukee. The charming Ristorante Bartolotta features handmade pasta and Northern Italian cooking. Guests’ spirits and palates will be taken on a culinary journey through regional Italy.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late. Reservations are for our main dining room and upstairs dining room. Specific location requests will be accommodated as available or as necessary for accessibility.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 771-7910
Website
http://www.ristorantebartolotta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Juan Urbieta
Private party facilities
Semi-private dining room will accommodate 55-60 people.
Private party contact
Jeremy Hietpas: (414) 771-7910

Location
7616 W. State Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Neighborhood
Wauwatosa
Cross street
Harwood Avenue
Parking details
Street parking & 3 Public lots within 1 block of restaurant.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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A Tour of Italy - Special Regional Menu
$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The team at Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 invites you to take a culinary journey through regional Italy! The four-course meal highlights the cuisine from the featured region in Italy and is fully customizable. Choose from several selections for your appetizer, pasta, entree, and dessert, and enjoy an authentic Italian meal! Sparkling or still bottled water is included. You are in control of your culinary journey through regional Italy.

Insalata Mista
Field greens with fresh vegetables, olive oil, red wine vinegar
Patata Ripiena alla Laurenzanese
Potato gratin with pezzente salami, egg, pecorino
Involtino di Melanzana con Salsa alle Acciughe
Ricotta-filled eggplant roll with a savory anchovy sauce
Rafanata
Baked egg, horseradish, potato frittata
Pecorino Canestrato di Moliterno IGP alla Piastra con Crema di Cime di Rapa
Grilled Lucanian pecorino with broccoli raab purée. Canestrato di Moliterno is an ancient cheese made in the town of Moliterno since the Middle Ages. The hand-made curd is pressed inside of baskets (canestre), hence the name "canestrato". ($4 supplemental)
Acquasale dei Pastori
Grilled bread topped with egg, IGP cruschi peppers, leeks, grated ricotta. Acquasale is a peasant food prepared by fishermen and farmers to eat while at work. While the more common version is made with bread, olive oil, tomato, and oregano, the shepherd's version is made with egg and dried peppers

Primi

Lagane e Ceci (Laane Cu li Miccule)
Ancient wide ribbon pasta with braised chickpeas, garlic, chili, Parmigiano-Reggiano. Lagane is almost certainly the first version of pasta in Italy as it is known today. The first official recipe to mention it is found in "De Re Coquinaria" (On the Subject of Cooking) of Apicius, the oldest known cookbook dating back to the 1st century AD
Trittico Lucano con Crema di Zucchine e Ricotta
Trio of pasta shapes (strascinati, orecchiette, fusilli) with zucchini and ricotta pesto
Schiaffoni al Sughetto di Gallinella
Tube pasta with Mediterranean red gurnard ragu. ($5 supplemental)
Strascinati alla Lucana
Hand-made pasta with pezzente salami ragu, pork rind, horseradish, tomato, basil, pecorino. According to a 15th-century chronicle, in 1494, captains Paolo and Camillo Vitelli invaded the area of Monteleone to aid the French king Charles VIII to conquer the Kingdom of Naples. One day, at the castle of Vetranola, the brothers were tired and hungry, so they ordered the women to set the table and serve them. Resentment induced the women of the castle to prepare a miserable plate of "poorly seasoned noodles." The brothers were enraged by this carelessness, and they ordered the male prisoners to be bound and dragged to death by a horse. Initially, the pleading of the women was to no avail; only the daring proposal of a young girl had an effect when she offered to change the despised noodles into a substantial meal. She concocted a dish with pancetta, fresh sausages, eggs, and pecorino cheese, skillfully transforming those noodles into a prestigious dish that the brothers enjoyed immensely. The happy improvisation of a charming maid spared the men of the castle and the one she loved from death. ($4 supplemental)
Tagliatelle Mollicate con Alici e Noci "Tumacë Me Tulë"
Traditional thin ribbon pasta with anchovy-walnut sauce and breadcrumbs. The origins of this dish date back to the end of the 15th century, when an Albanian colony of the Byzantine rite moved to the town of Barile to escape the invasion of the Balkans by the Ottomans. Their influence is reflected in the local cuisine

Secondi

Grigliata Mista di Carne
Mixed grill: beef strip loin, pork ribs, lamb chop, Italian sausage, garlic-rosemary roasted potatoes. ($8 supplemental)
Petto di Pollo alla Potentina
Pan-seared chicken breast with stewed tomatoes, parsley, potatoes, chili, garlic
Baccalà all'Aviglianese
Baked cod with potatoes and IGP Senise peppers. Salt cod was essential for the populations of the Lucanian inland, a hilly area far from the sea. Easy to store and transport, it was a popular alternative to meat dishes in the early 1900s.
Gran Ragu Lucano
Lucanian-style ragu of veal, pork sausage, and lamb braised in tomato
Maiale e Peperoni Sott'Aceto
Grilled Mediterranean acorn-fed pork shoulder with pickled sweet peppers and mushrooms ($7 supplemental)

Dolci

Bocconotto Lucano di Limone
Baked pastry filled with lemon cream
Paparotta Lucana al Semolino (Bbašcanèšchë)
Chilled grape custard scented with cinnamon, toasted meringue. Chilled grape custard scented with cinnamon, toasted meringue
Mousse di Pecorino Moliterno con Frutta Secca e Miele di Castagno
Savory pecorino mousse with candied walnuts and chestnut honey
Panna Cotta
Chilled milk custard with fresh berries
Classico Tiramisu' del Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993
Our signature version of this classic dessert of layered mascarpone mousse, savoiardi cookies, espresso, cocoa

Traditional Lucanian Dinner

$65. Customize Your Dinner. Please select one of each:

Un Antipasto
your small starter appetizer
Un Primo
your small pasta course
Un Secondo
your main course
Un Dolce
your small dessert or fruit

What 2,855 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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MarkJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
While the food was good, it was not exceptional. I do not mind spending $250 for 2 at dinner but I expect something above normal dining for that price. I also did not like the new menu situation either. I would prefer to have a standard menu that I can chose from. The staff was professional and attentive and we appreciated their efforts. We will not be going back until the menu changes to a standard menu.
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Holly
Milwaukee
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Was a nice dinner but could have been great with a few extra touches. Some of the items to pick from are rather strange. We came for the islands surrounding Venice menu, thinking it would be lots of seafood. While it was, is leg of rabbit really something most people will want? When we were in Murano, we had a memorable meal of Branzino, which was not on the menu. Instead Mallard duck was. My husband likes duck, but not after it was described as a Mallard duck, seen in the lagoons, etc. We are aware that chefs like to salt their food, but my fish and my husbands meat platter were overly salty. Salt should enhance the flavor of the food, not just make it taste salty. Also supplemental fees are applied to certain dishes, like Caprese salad. Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil needs to cost more? We did enjoy the tiramisu, but It may be awhile before we venture back.
JT
JoseT
Milwaukee
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Terraza is a great ambiance! a bit of a walk away from their kitchen…
a
annthebrave
Milwaukee
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
A lovely prix fixe meal! Everything was delicious and tasted very distinct from other dishes. The highlight of the experience was the very lovely and spacious outdoor seating. Bellissima!
AR
AnnaR
Milwaukee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. The service, the food, the whole experience.
PN
PatronNumberOne
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food was ok. Had much better for much less money..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great a different experience I liked it
E
Erik
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for my girlfriends birthday to do the “Tour of Italy” and had an amazing time! The staff were beyond wonderful and very helpful and the food was spectacular! Felt like we were in Italy. Ten out of ten recommend!
MM
MeaganM
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Other than the couple of outdoor noises we heard to remind us that we were in Wisconsin, we felt whisked away to a little bistro in Italy. The food was quite good.
CS
CathyS
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outside dining was great but those cars’ need some speaker etiquette lessons. Our servers were wonderful, funny, and very responsive.
AB
AnneB
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and the outdoor seating was beautiful
LH
LisaH
Milwaukee
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The food was just average. For what you pay and the food received do not match up. The ambiance and service were great, really wish the food was better! Tasted salty too.
CI
CreativeItalianFood
Chicago
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a gem for downtown Wauwautosa - perfect for anniversaries and romantic nights! Great job with thoughtfully crafted food and an amazing wine list!!
MW
MichelleW
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Only having the option of buying the 4 course dinner is offputting. It is very expensive for what you get.
MR
MarthaR
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Basilicata menu is EXCELLENT!! I highly recommend dining there. Always great service. Indoors is awesome. And the Terazza is totally charming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s been about 5 years since we last dined at Ristorante Bartolotta. We make a point to visit anytime we are in Milwaukee. We missed having our Duck Ragu, but the tasting menu was outstanding and they were very accommodating making a couple a la cart items for our kids. The Hugo cocktail was a great way to start the evening off! Can’t wait till our next trip back!
JM
JoelM
Milwaukee
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
I would prefer the menu which was ala cart. I felt the option/food was better. Some of the courses were very small. For the cost, the value was not there.
HA
HarryA
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lots of really interesting selections, and everything we ordered was delicious. Service was very attentive and prompt without our feeling rushed. A really enjoyable evening.
TK
TomK
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our party of four all enjoyed the 4-course dinner menu. The second course, all pasta small plates, was especially good.
F
Faircritic
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a 6:00pm reservation on a Wednesday evening. Indoor seating was about 50% occupied. Loved the Tour of Italy selections in the 4 course regional menu being offered. In my opinion this is a great approach to experiencing an authentic Italian dinner. Service was excellent and wait staff was helpful in answering all our questions regarding menu and wine selections. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will return soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside - wonderful meal and service. Terrific evening.
KS
KimS
Milwaukee
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
We should have eaten outside as the tables on the patio were spaced out better as inside the restaurant we felt like we were on top one another. The panna cotta and tiramisu were the highlights of the four courses. The starters were good but the pastas had too much oil for our liking and the cod was way undercooked.
EG
EvanG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the changing menu! Always a great experience.
RO
RonnyO
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Business celebration
NP
NylaP
Milwaukee
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
Once a favorite, now just ok. The service was mediocre. Asked for wine suggestions and the server said “I don’t know.” The pre-fixe menu is based on 4 courses of the region they are featuring- which we were all looking forward to. There was no discussion with the wait staff about the region, things try or wines to accompany the dishes. Two of the four courses were good (1st & 2nd) the other two were average at best. We realize staffing in the fine dining world is difficult, but just we’re expecting more from this experience.
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carlandcarl
Chicago
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we had a wonderful evening. food was very interesting and delicious. service was great.
A
Anthony
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The food was very good, the service was excellent. However, the food was a bit overpriced for being a four course meal. The ambiance was lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the new menu!
j
jacque
Milwaukee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
a tasting menu is offered and there were choices that we were happy with. Unfortunately, the smaller plate and portions were a surprise for 65 per person. Mainly because one course is pasta and the appetizer is under 2 oz of cheese. Each dish tasted great and the service was top notch. i miss the paperdelle and olive oil/bread.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Excellent as always. We had not been to Bartolotta since last fall and are sorry it had been so long. Everything was outstanding and we love the prize fixe menu. We like being able to try different dishes. Will be back soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tony was amazing and the food was exceptional.
d
dover
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
The service level was very good, the food presentation was average, food itself was served barely warm and given the price, I was disappointed.
DB
DuaneB
Milwaukee
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food. Outdoor hostess needs a chair.
DD
DanaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was really impressed by the experience and the food! Made me feel like I was in Italy again.
b
barbara
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been dining here for nearly 30 years/ Always come back. Always unique and delicious with penomenal service.
SS
StevenS
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We highly recommend this restaurant! It’s was a great experience. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
f
foodlover
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
a tremendous dining experience. The themed menu gives a tour of Italian food in regions not always experienced. Four courses with distinct regional flavors, and outstanding and attentive wait staff. Not inexpensive but a great experience.
AI
AndrewI
Milwaukee
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best if not the best Italian food I’ve had. Wonderful experience.
BS
BrianS
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very relaxed pace, great service, great wines, lovely meal.
BM
BetteM
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
We have been dining at Restaurante Bartolotta for decades and always loved everything about it. Because of Covid we have not been there for a couple of years. We prefer ala cart dining and the old menu. The food on this new “price fixed “ menu was good but not outstanding—especially for the price. We probably won’t be back unless there is a change.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is rated 4.7 stars by 2855 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

7616 W. State Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Additional information

Cross street
Harwood Avenue
Neighborhood
Wauwatosa
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking & 3 Public lots within 1 block of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Urbieta
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ristorantebartolotta.com/
Phone number
(414) 771-7910
Private party facilities
Semi-private dining room will accommodate 55-60 people.
Private party contact
Jeremy Hietpas: (414) 771-7910

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

Make a reservation

Additional information

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A Tour of Italy - Special Regional Menu

Antipasti

Insalata Mista

Patata Ripiena alla Laurenzanese

Involtino di Melanzana con Salsa alle Acciughe

Rafanata

Pecorino Canestrato di Moliterno IGP alla Piastra con Crema di Cime di Rapa

Acquasale dei Pastori

Primi

Lagane e Ceci (Laane Cu li Miccule)

Trittico Lucano con Crema di Zucchine e Ricotta

Schiaffoni al Sughetto di Gallinella

Strascinati alla Lucana

Tagliatelle Mollicate con Alici e Noci "Tumacë Me Tulë"

Secondi

Grigliata Mista di Carne

Petto di Pollo alla Potentina

Baccalà all'Aviglianese

Gran Ragu Lucano

Maiale e Peperoni Sott'Aceto

Dolci

Bocconotto Lucano di Limone

Paparotta Lucana al Semolino (Bbašcanèšchë)

Mousse di Pecorino Moliterno con Frutta Secca e Miele di Castagno

Panna Cotta

Classico Tiramisu' del Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

Traditional Lucanian Dinner

Un Antipasto

Un Primo

Un Secondo

Un Dolce

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