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Safina Restaurant  - Safina, Milwaukee, WI

Safina

4.9
4.9
395 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
785 N Jefferson St. , Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
It’s been over four years since guests last tasted the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant Giovanni’s. But all of that changes with Safina: a new casual Italian concept that comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.

Focusing on comforting dishes with roots in Sicily and the southern regions of Italy, Safina's goal is to keep the menu familiar and accessible. The restaurant also features a full bar and second-level seating, complete with wood and marble finishes that highlight the rustic, modern Italian ambiance.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 395 people are saying

Safina 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Safina offers a delightful dining experience with "incredible meal and restaurant," featuring "wonderful food and fantastic service." The cozy ambiance complements the "best Italian food in the city," with standout dishes like veal parmigiana and fresh seafood. Friendly staff and attentive owners ensure a memorable visit.

395 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance of this restaurant was so nice. Will definitely visit again!

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  2. KatieG

    Milwaukee23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful dining experience from the bar to dining on the second level. Food and drinks were delicious. We sampled the entire appetizer and dessert menu, and each ordered an entree. We thoroughly enjoyed every single dish with one person in our group, saying she could eat the chicken parm every day for the rest of her life! Marissa, our waitress, was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable on the menu, which made our experience even more enjoyable. The manager came to check on our dining experience as well, which was a nice touch. Our group is looking forward to going back to Safina in the future!

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  3. renata VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Definitely coming back!

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  4. Paige

    Milwaukee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third visit and it was even better than the first two. Can’t wait to come back

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  5. Michele VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely date night. Started with a glass of wine at the bar then moved to a charming table in the dining room next to the window. We had their seafood salad, pistachio pesto pasta and chocolate panna cotta. Sweet waitress, owner came and checked in with us, and the whole evening was perfect.

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  6. Chris

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian dinner was outstanding. Small bar with great atmosphere. Waitress was very knowledgeable. Food was great. Recommend for date night!

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  7. MK

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My FAVE place in Milwaukee! The food was delicious... service was amazing... best wine in town! Can't wait until our next visit.

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  8. Neil

    Milwaukee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect. We look forward to returning

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  9. Sharon VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and fantastic service! Had the special and was blown away!

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  10. Nathaniel

    Milwaukee1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, vibes were great, but service was slow and the place was slightly cramped.

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Safina is rated 4.9 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
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785 N Jefferson St. , Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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