Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

​It has been about seven years since my last visit to Ristorante Bartolotta, and the evolution of their concept is impressive. They now feature a rotating regional menu that changes a few times a year, focusing on the authentic flavors of a specific Italian province. ​The current format is a four-course prix-fixe ($75) consisting of an appetizer, entrée, main, and dessert, with a few premium upgrades available. As expected from the Bartolotta group, the execution was flawless. Every dish served at our table was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. It’s wonderful to see them maintaining such high standards after all these years.

Authentic Italian food. Every five weeks or so they switch the menu to feature a different region of Italy. We went for our anniversary, for our first visit. Service was excellent and they were helpful in sharing the menu. The meal is four courses and well paced. Although the servings are smaller, we left satisfied. They were featuring white truffles during our visit, and although we did not add them to our meal, they popped by our table to show us a large truffle, which was a nice touch. The dining area is pretty tight, with tables very close which takes away from an intimate feel. Overall the area is charming. We each had a cocktail and meals, which totalled $210 before tip. We will return in the future.

Tucked inside a historic brick relic from Milwaukee’s brewing past, Ristorante Bartolotta doesn’t just serve dinner. It tells a story. From the warm greeting at the door to the final, foamy sip of cappuccino, the experience feels carefully orchestrated yet completely relaxed. The evening unfolds through a four-course tasting menu. Tonight’s narrative, Un Viaggio in Emilia-Romagna, is inspired by the chef’s travels through the northern Italian region. The dishes echo the flavors and warmth of countryside kitchens with the precision of fine dining. To begin, a Fiore di Cecilia mocktail sets the tone. A playful, non-alcoholic aperitivo where blood orange and pineapple meet a floral Italian spritz. Light, vibrant, and honestly, kind of addictive. Fresh focaccia and ciabatta from a local bake

What an amazing dinner at Bartolotta! The tour of Sicily is absolutely incredible. The dishes are simple, but so flavorful. Our servers Sarah and Tony were so knowledgeable about the dishes and helpful when trying to choose an option. They took such great care of us. This restaurant has incredible service and the most delicious food! It’s worth the trip to Wauwatosa.

We were sitting outside and it is beautiful there. The service is great. We had high hope but were bit disappointed with the food. Some of my pasta were overcooked and some were undercooked. The risotto was tasty, we loved the dried fig, it was a great combination but too bad the risotto was overcooked. The pork collar is cooked right but not much to it. The best dish was the lamb. The soggy tiramisu was a huge letdown. Overall the food didn’t live up to the hype.