Joey Buona's Restaurant
Joey Buona's specialties are family style dining and pizza, Neapolitan-style thin crust or Chicago-style deep dish made to your specifications. The lunch menu features gourmet sandwiches like the Roast Beef and Provolone on rustic Italian bread or the Prosciutto Caprese Pannini. Dinner selections include from the grill entrees and hand-tossed salads that can be ordered for one or in larger portions to serve up to three. They also serve pastas that include "The World's Best" Lasagna---described as the biggest and best there is---and a small assortment of other basic pastas from Spaghetti Marinara, Mushroom Ravioli and Fettuccini Alfredo. If you're going with a group, be sure to order a "Big Ass" Cannoli Martini, a unique treat that you have to see to believe.
Joey Buona's is open daily for lunch and dinner. They offer catering and have a banquet facility with four private dining rooms that can accommodate groups of 10--250.
Joey Buona's Restaurant
500 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 272-8662
joeybuonas.com
Osteria Del Mondo
Located in the Knickerbocker Hotel downtown Milwaukee, Osteria Del Mondo is a truly delightful dining experience. Diners may be surprised to find a small menu with three or four choices per course, but don't be fooled, as the delectable menu created by the chefs at Osteria will likely make your choice difficult. Can't decide between Black Truffle Ravioli or Cioppino? Go for an authentic Italian experience and select one of their three, four, or five course menus. Priced at $25-50 they will leave your palate and wallet satisfied.
Osteria Del Mondo is open for dinner Monday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is available for private events seven days a week.
Osteria Del Mondo
1028 East Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 291-3770
getosteria.com
Pasta Tree
A short walk from Lake Park, Pasta Tree is a date night favorite in Milwaukee. As the name implies, their specialty is pasta. Complimented by a small assortment of salads, appetizers and desserts, Pasta Tree cooks up a wide variety of pasta dishes sure to please. Selections include the basics like Carbonara, a summery, fresh Shrimp Pesto Linguini, a rich Gorgonzola Alfredo, a spicy and salty Aglio Olio and vegetarian-friendly dishes like Tomato Vegetable or Artichoke Cream. All sauces are served on your choice of egg, spinach, or whole wheat pasta.
Pasta Tree is open daily for lunch, dinner and take out. Banquet facilities, private parties and catering are available.
Pasta Tree
1503 North Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-8867
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