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Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, Wauwatosa, WI

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

4.8
4.8
3307 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Nestled in an historic brewery building in the Village of Wauwatosa, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is the flagship restaurant in The Bartolotta Restaurants portfolio. Conceived by The Bartolotta Restaurants co-founders, restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, Chef Paul Bartolotta, it is acclaimed for its handmade pasta and authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting. Executive Chef Juan Urbieta presents the popular “Un Viaggio in Italia” menu series, highlighting a different city or region of Italy with a four-course, customizable menu that takes guests on a journey of Italy and changes monthly.The restaurant was recently awarded the coveted Marchio Ospitalità Italiana certification of excellence by the Italian Union of Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award honors a restaurant for its commitment to “Made in Italy” quality and authenticity. Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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

What 3,307 people are saying

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for fine wines

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 offers an "interesting and innovative menu" that takes diners on a "tour of Italy." Guests praise the "outstanding food and service" and the "gorgeous patio." While some found the prices high, the "attentive staff" and "delicious meals" make it a top choice for special occasions.

3,307 Reviews
  1. karolinap

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For me personally the food was to salty. The rest was very nice
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded 2 days ago
    Hi, Karolinap. We appreciate you taking the time to rate and review your visit with us. Your feedback is highly appreciated.

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  2. Sarah

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was knowledgeable and attentive. Food was fantastic. Love the thought and care that goes into their menu and dining experience.
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded 5 days ago
    Thanks for sharing your experience, Sarah. We genuinely appreciate your positive feedback on our staff, food, and dining experience.

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  3. Jack

    Fayetteville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The original Bartolatta's location, Ristorante remains impeccable while being totally comfortable and unpretentious. By focusing on the cuisine from a single region of Italy for a few weeks, you get to experience the focus and integrity of the kitchen. The service staff will/can guide you through the menu. It is a quaint room. Loved it. This is not a heaping pile of pasta Italian restaurant--it is an authentic and superb place to spend an evening.
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Jack, for all the praise. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over hyped, pretentious and food fair at best. Some items bland, others so salty we couldn’t finish. The service was efficient and attentive, but the “journey” story for the prix fixe was eye rolling and the food was in no way authentic to the region. The restaurant was much better before it decided to go to a prix fixe format. It’s trying to be something it’s not. I’m sure it won’t change as it was busy and the hype is working for them. But if you know good food, don’t bother.
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on March 3, 2025
    We appreciate you taking the time to share the details about your recent visit to our restaurant. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations, especially regarding the food quality and presentation. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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  5. Haley VIP

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Wait staff amazing and made my daughter and friends feel special on her 13th Birthday!!

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  6. MikeM

    Northern MI2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were phenomenal! Each of the four courses has such a great blend of flavor. I love that they really focus on creating a unique menu.
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Richard

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Was there a month ago, atmosphere was great as was the food again, however service was off this time - multiple choppy points best exemplified by the after dinner drink being off and despite raising the concern, no consideration was made, barely an acknowledgment, business as usual
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on February 26, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit to our restaurant. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and food. We take pride in providing excellent service, and we're sorry we fell short of expectations this time. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  8. Anna

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    🔥a must especially the dessert great service as always -
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on February 25, 2025
    Hi, Anna. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!

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  9. Cathy VIP

    Milwaukee42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only complete was our chicken was tough and dry. Otherwise the courses were awesome. The manager was ready comp the chicken or offer us after dinner drink. That was very nice.
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on February 24, 2025
    Hi, Cathy. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you so much for the review!

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  10. Donato

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience from start to finish. The food was amazing and the service and staff were unbelievable. We will be back for sure for other Regions!! Carissa and Nicole took care of us and were great. Nicole’s explanation and pronunciation of the dishes were perfect!! And the wine director (so sorry, don’t remember her name) was amazing as well. From the recommendation as well as the conversation, so friendly!!
    Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993Responded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon.

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Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 is rated 4.8 stars by 3307 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993

7616 W. State Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
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