Pasta Tree
Milwaukee, WI 53202-2328
Phone: (414) 276-8867
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Sun-Mon 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Pasta Tree – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
The wine bar was a natural expansion for this East Side spot, which previously had a no-reservations policy and no waiting area. The main room is narrow, frequently causing diners to be jostled. A quieter rear room or the intimate outdoor patio are nice alternatives.
The Food
Diners can choose whole-wheat, egg or spinach noodles, all made on-site, as well as ravioli and tortellini, each available with an assortment of sauces. Pesto cream and artichoke cream, both rich with garlic, pine nuts and olive oil, are the best of the heavier sauces. Walnut sauce served over chicken is a hearty variation of a northern Italian favorite. For lighter fare, try the thin vegetarian tomato sauce or heartier tomato-vegetable sauce. But don't skip dessert. Try the tiramisu, the chocolate mousse or the pumpkin cheesecake, a seasonal favorite.
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Insider Tips
ParkingWith no valet service, plan on a few minutes spent prowling the crowded Lower East Side neighborhood for a spot.
User Reviews for Pasta Tree
02/07/2008 Posted by EricAndAlexsMom
After years of hearing about this place, my husband and I finally went to check it out. We went on my birthday, and were planning to see a movie afterword. Big mistake! We were seated promptly, but then the waiter didn't come to help us for nearly half an hour. When we finally flagged him down, he said that he thought another waitress was helping us. There was no other waitress in the entire section! They were out of everything that I wanted on the menu. I finally settled for some bland, tasteless ravioli. It took another half hour for us to get our food. The waiter was rude and couldn't have cared less that we were unhappy. We missed our movie, even though we were so anxious to get out of there we scarfed our food down. I was very disappointed because I've lived on the East Side for 10 years and always heard good things about it. We will never go there again!!!
01/09/2008 Posted by dorisah
Enjoyed a lovely supper on a Tuesday evening. The food was fresh and well prepared. The Cioppino (House Specialty) was so large it could have fed two people. The prices compare to chain restaurants but not in quality. Pasta Tree's freshly prepared to order meals were super. The bread was the best we've had in a very long time. I ordered a scallop dinner and was in heaven. They melted in your mouth. My husband had the Cioppino and I have to admit the homemade pasta warms up very well as a leftover. There is also a very nice wine bar as you enter. The servers, Andrea and Mike, were great and very welcoming. Thanks for a great experience and hope to return soon. So if you read this - stop in, sit back and relax. You will have a great time.
Pros: top notch food cooked to order.
Cons: parking, but worth looking for a spot!
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