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Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, Wauwatosa, WI

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

4.6
4.6
3086 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 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
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 serves authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate venue. Rely on our expertise to create a flawless family gathering, special event, or unforgettable wedding day. From authentic, delicious cuisine, to family photos adorning the walls, Ristorante Bartolotta embodies the soul of Italian cooking and graciousness.
  • 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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What 3,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Good for special occasions

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

3,086 Reviews

  1. Kryptonian

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular pasta flavors (had the ravioli dish) and variety meat Secondi dish was one of the most savory dining experience I’ve had .

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding. We had 7pm reservations but waiting until 745 to be seated. It then took a while for a server to come to our table to greet us. The bartender just said "Well, we have people camping out tonight, that's why your not seated" but didn't offer us a drink or anything. We ended up ordering a drink by happenstance about 3 minutes before being seated while we were being seated we were casually told, your first rounds on us. We just felt it could have been handled differently, more upfront, more communicative.

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  3. BetteM

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good —but not like it used to be before it became a Prix Fix menu. My chicken was dry, the duck papperdelle was not as good as it used to be. The budino was very good.

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  4. KarriS

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite date night spot every month for the changing Tour of Italy menus. The food is always fantastic, and the service is amazing.

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  5. PhilipK

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fails to make me happy! Atmosphere, food,rinks, service excellent

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  6. David

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great, authentic Italian food with fine service. We came with one $100 gift card and one $20 gift card, both from pre-covid days (we don't make it to Milwaukee that often). The $100 card was honored, the $20, purchased simultaneously with the other, was not. The waitress showed us the card and said that their system did not recognize it. This was disappointing, as their policy says that gift cards never expire.

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  7. savvydiner

    Milwaukee

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service. In addition to the wonderful regional dishes, they specialize in fresh truffles in season - truly special.

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  8. DavidK

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Way overpriced. Plastic glassware. Crowded, tightly seated area. Bland and uninspired courses. Will not be back. A true disappointment.

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  9. JMMS

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner focused on Florence cuisine and was fabulous! We had a group and tried several items. The Chicken-ricotta meatballs, Pappardelle Al Ragu, beef shin braised in Sangiovese and the Chilled sea salt caramel pudding are not to be missed! The service was good until the restaurant got more crowded. It was difficult to get the attention of staff to order a bottle of wine and more drinks.

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  10. DiningOutDiva

    Milwaukee

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the wait staff attentive and helpful.

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  11. Visitante

    Mexico City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar, comida y ambiente! Vale al pena comer ahí!

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  12. SusanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! The food was delicious. The staff warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very much enjoy the easy set menu, and each course was absolutely delicious. Service was spectacular and the ambiance is always extremely enjoyable. Wish we could have been on the patio but Wisconsin weather prevented that.

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  14. KathrynH

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We eat here several times a year and enjoy the tour of Italy. Last nights dinner was the best so far. Our waiter had excellent recommendations and we will be back in future. Best restaurant in Milwaukee area.

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  15. RaylanGivens

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time I have been there, everything was excellent, the ambiance, the service and the food! I highly recommend!

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  16. ChicagoDoc

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was unfortunately a disappointment. The food was just average and not what we have experienced in the past. We sure hope to find the special menus/wines more authentic in the future. The service was very good.

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  17. ScottP

    Milwaukee

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great cocktails, great ambiance. Our favorite Italian restaurant. Enjoy tasting the specialities of the different Italian regions.

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  18. Cooker

    Milwaukee

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Less impressive than dining experiences before this one. While we asked our server to give us some time before ordering we didn't intend to be ignored. Food was ok but not that special, especially for fix pris at $75-80. Zuppe rather boring, pasta dishes were good but lacked any punch or great flavor, same with veal and dessert. With many good Italian restaurants in the area I found this trip to Bartolatta's disappointing.

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  19. JohnM

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was perfect. We were seated on time. Drinks were good. Food and service were both excellent

    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on September 25, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your review with others. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time dining with us!

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  20. ToddL

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this Restaurant and the "Tours of Italy" that they do. The food and service are always excellent.

    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on September 25, 2023

    And we love being tour guides! Thank you for sharing your experience and dining with us!

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  21. JaimeK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, although we didn’t realize that they were doing a special menu for Sicily. But it was good. Service was highly mediocre. We had team servers as usual, but both seemed incredibly disinterested and distracted the entire time. We had to ask for bread, we had to ask for more water, they didn’t clear plates, and we were seated at a two person table, which has little room for additional plates are cutlery.

    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on September 19, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback! We explore a new Italian region every six-weeks or so. If you'd like to give our service another chance, we'd love for you to come back and try Bologna.

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  22. DavidP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Quite loud in the corner nearest the door.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, never had a bad experience here. Food and service are next level.

    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on September 19, 2023

    Thank you and we hope to see you back for our next menu of the Bologna region!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food (Palermo), yummy cocktails and wine, fabulous waitstaff and lovely outdoor seating. Enjoyed every minute!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food had me in a state of ecstasy, best Italian food I’ve had by far. Nothing compares.

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  26. BrianC

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A simply wonderful overall dining experience. Starting with great cocktails crafted by a true bartender (Scott) who had so much to offer followed by fantastic service from Tony and outstanding food quality. This experience sets the bar very high for any other restaurant to meet.

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  27. FavreisGOD

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ristorante consistently provides the best restaurant experience in the SE WI region. The food is great. Plenty of choice. Great wine pairings. Reasonably priced.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much appreciate touring Italian regions through your dining experience. Keep up the great food, education, and lovely service. (Shout out to Tony)!

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  29. JandK

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ristorante never disappoints! Every course was beautifully presented, represented the featured region, and absolutely delicious. Our waiter, Brodie, was knowledgeable, attentive, and displayed a great sense of humor. Milwaukee has many fabulous restaurants but we will always return to Ristorante Bartolotta!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very flexible with our young kids had to join an anniversary dinner after child care fell through last minute. Great food, great staff, we’ll be back!

    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on September 5, 2023

    Hello! That's wonderful to hear. Thank you for your continued support and sharing your experience. We look forward to seeing you, again!

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  31. KimG

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The spinach was too salty. Desserts were fabulous.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Each table is only about a foot away from another table. The host actually had to PULL OUT the table so one of us could get into the other seat because there isn’t enough room in between tables. My appetizer of octopus was inedible….soo hard and chewy. My husband actually spit his piece out after numerous times trying to chew and swallow it. The pasta course tasted like a microwaveable beef stroganoff. My sea bream had no flavor and my husbands beef was just okay. I got the cannoli and he got the tiramisu and we both didn’t finish our desserts and it certainly wasn’t because we weren’t hungry. High prices. Poor food, atmosphere. Total money grab!

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  33. JasonL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service. The best Italian food in the Milwaukee area in my opinion!

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  34. christinam

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was extremely salty. We’ve never had a green salad that was salty before, so that was very odd. The ragu pasta was the best on the menu, but that was over salted as well. The beef fillet was extremely tough and I could barely cut it with a steak knife. The caramel pudding had no caramel flavor. The wine was the best thing we ordered. Spent almost $300 on one of the worst meals we’ve ever eaten.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was “only” our 30th anniversary, but I told them in advance and I thought they could have done better than a wobbly table, a little close to another couple in a pretty empty restaurant (at that time - it filled up). The service was solid, food was good but not *exceptional*. I will go back but perhaps not for a special event.

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  36. JOHNR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous food. Helpful, friendly, attentive staff. LOVE the outdoor dining space.

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  37. TeaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu tour of Naples was incredible. We highly recommend the city menu experience. So many options to individualize your meal. My husband and I chose different menu options so we could taste as much as possible. Everything was incredible from start to finish. The wait staff was appropriately attentive and able to assist with choices and pronunciation. The ambiance was beautiful and it was a wonderfully peaceful dining experience. Highly recommend this location!

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  38. RileS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu is creative and the food is fresh and delicious. Service is top-notch. Craft cocktails are also creative. The decor is warm/welcoming and comfortable.

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  39. LoriRNcatLady

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful & lovely! I gave it a 3 on service due to major lack of attention to drinks, which is stunning because we had TWO waitresses! That said, we only saw the initial waitress maybe twice, opportunity for improvement. We were not asked what we wanted for cocktails, we had to ask. We were not offered a wine list, we had to ask for it not once, but TWICE! Then when my husbands cocktail was empty for 10 minutes, we had to ask for another. Finally, our sparkling water was empty and we were never offered another bottle. Sad considering we had TWO waitresses assigned to us. That said, we’ll come back time & time again because overall the rest of service was fabulous, our “main waitress/food waitress” was efficient & great, food amazing, everyone was kind & thoughtful, atmosphere perfect, quiet, relaxing. Our new goal is to come monthly :-)

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and incredibly authentic cuisine with their tour of Italy

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is rated 4.6 stars by 3086 OpenTable diners.

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
Booked 26 times today
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 Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 serves authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate venue. Rely on our expertise to create a flawless family gathering, special event, or unforgettable wedding day. From authentic, delicious cuisine, to family photos adorning the walls, Ristorante Bartolotta embodies the soul of Italian cooking and graciousness.
  • Private party contact
    Jeremy Hietpas: (414) 771-7910

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