Ristorante Bartolotta

03/10/09

Ristorante - Piccola

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

Ristorante Bartolotta is a great place if you want gourmet Italian not so much a spaghetti and meatballs place but a cedar planked salmon on a bed of spinach, an olive tapinade and wonderful little roasted potatoes. Unfortunate that Citysearch wants to classify this as a pizzeria.. however, Pizzeria Piccola (also run by the Bartolatta's) serves wonderful wood fired oven pizzas just two doors down... yum!

04/10/07

Wonderful atmosphere, great service, wonderful Italian food - Comfortable yet upscale

by lisamalm at Citysearch

This is one of my favorite restaurants particularly on the west side - where options for great dining thin out. I love this historic space - it feels urban somehow but is cozy and warm. In the summer it's fun to sit right on the street and dine at a linen covered table. I've never had a meal I didn't love from grilled lamb to black truffle infused pasta dishes. And don't DON'T miss the tiramisu. Our last visit was for a friend's birthday (they asked when I made the reservation if it was a special occasion). No one mentioned it at the restaurant when we arrived, but the bartender picked up on it and said, "Oh, happy birthday - your drink is my treat'. And our server brought a complementary dessert to my friend - she just figured it out. Great service and unexpected. A real gem! Try it.

• Pros: Food, service, atmophere
• Cons: Not centrally located

A high-profile chef sets the standard for Italian food in Milwaukee at this charming trattoria.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
Chef Paul Bartolotta helped his family open the first of a string of highly successful restaurants. This busy trattoria is bustling and full of life--just like those in Italy. Simple recipes made from high-quality imported ingredients include fried artichoke hearts and homemade pasta served with Italian sausage and roasted red peppers in mascarpone cream. The polletto a la Tuscany, a crisp-roasted, rosemary-infused Cornish hen served with caramelized Brussels sprouts and rosemary-scented roasted potatoes is delectable.