Italian Restaurants in West Allis, WI

Italian Restaurants in West Allis, WI
West Allis, Wisconsin, a city of approximately 60,000 residents, is a vibrant Milwaukee suburb located near the shores of Lake Michigan. Although West Allis is in an urban area, Havenwoods State Forest in only eight miles north. Havenwoods is a 237-acre preserve that visitors can hike, run and bike on over six miles of trails. After spending a day exploring Havenwoods, relax and enjoy a meal at one of the Italian restaurants in West Allis.

Caterina's Ristorante

Caterina's, located just off I-94, is a cozy, casual and romantic restaurant that has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1982. Known locally for friendly service, Caterina's dining area is quaint and decorated with plants, several small tables and booths. The extensive menu offers many Italian favorites like lasagna and other pasta dishes, as well as seafood, chicken, steak and veal. House specialties include New Zealand cold-water lobster tail, pork calabrese, fettuccine alfredo and Sicilian whitefish. The wine list offers many premium Argentinian, Chilean and Italian selections by the glass or the bottle. Caterina's is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and Sunday for dinner only.

Caterina's Ristorante
9104 West Oklahoma Ave.
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 541-4200
caterinasrestaurant.com

Johnny V's Classic Cafe

Johnny V's is a vibrant 24-hour family-friendly cafe that offers Italian specialties as well as standard American fare. The atmosphere is casual and dominated by a Coca-Cola theme, but the food is served in large portions at reasonable prices. Available Italian dishes include lasagna, ravioli, fettuccine alfredo and chicken parmigiana. Johnny V's is also a respectable pizzeria offering every kind of pie from regular cheese to chicken enchilada. Homemade soups, salads and a wide variety of sandwiches are also available, and there is a private banquet room for large groups.

Johnny V's Classic Cafe
1650 South 84th St.
West Allis, WI 53214
(414) 771-9660
johnnyvsclassiccafe.com/index.html

Balistreri's Italian American Ristorante

Only six minutes from downtown West Allis, Balistreri's is an elegant yet inexpensive place to enjoy an authentic Italian meal. The dining room decor is ornate and the walls are filled with oil paintings of flowers and Italian scenes. Create your own combination of pasta and sauce from the extensive menu options, or select an entree like veal parmesan, chicken cacciatore, baked manicotti or ravioli with beef or cheese. Balistreri's pizza is a local favorite. Choose a pizza from the menu or customize your own pie. Soups, salads and sandwiches are also available. For dessert, sample the tiramisu or a cannoli. Balistreri's is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and Sunday for dinner only.

Balistreri's Italian American Ristorante
812 North 68th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 475-1414
balistreris.com

Article Written By Patricia Rose Lynn

Patricia Rose Lynn completed her Ph.D. in Spanish language and literature in 2009 and holds several information-technology and teaching certifications. In addition to her teaching and work in academic technology, Lynn works as a freelance writer and has authored many articles on such topics as the college selection process and animal rights.

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