Onesto

Name: Onesto
Address: 221 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53202
Telephone: (414) 308-1600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1817 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Onesto, which means “honest” in Italian, serves a modern twist on Italian fare with an emphasis on fresh, handmade, flavorful cuisine. We also feature an approachable wine list and a craft cocktail menu. When you visit, be sure to check out our dramatic event space.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

18 May 2022

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8:30 pm

Booked 44 times today

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(414) 308-1600

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 308-1600
Website
http://www.onestomke.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alex Sazama
Private party facilities
Located in the second floor loft, our multifaceted, private event space is able to seat 70 guests or 150 guests for standing receptions. Contact us at events@hospitalitydemocracy for more information.
Private party contact
Nickie Rouleau: (855) 821-0979

Location
221 N Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202
Area
Milwaukee
Cross Street
Chicago
Parking Details
PARKING: We've partnered with Secure-a-Spot Parking for $5 lot parking in the Third Ward! Applicable at the 330 Broadway Lot OR Freeway Lot.Broadway Lot: https://parking.secureaspot.com/hourly/zones/1212, use code HDRG for $5 offFreeway Lot: https://parking.secureaspot.com/hourly/zones/1258, use code HDRG for $5 off
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

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Popular dishes

Burrata** ^USD 13.00
delicata squash, pickled apples, hazelnut, apricot conserva, pink peppercorns, micro basil
Sautéed Calamari* ^USD 13.00
shallot, garlic, tomato, lemon, basil, fennel seed, grilled ciabatta
Honey Roasted BruschettaUSD 9.00
roma tomato, basil, housemade ricotta
Mussels*USD 18.00
pancetta, fresh herbs, butter, white wine, nduja, san marzano tomatoes
Meat & Cheese BoardUSD 19.00
chef's selection of premium artisan cheese and cured italian meats, seasonal accoutrements

Salads

House**USD 5.00
spring mix, red onion, castelvetrano olives, red wine vinaigrette
Caesar*USD 5.00
romaine, pecorino cheese, anchovy fillets, croutons
Beet** ^USD 11.00
golden beet, gorgonzola, walnuts, spring mix, lemon shallot dressing
Warm Mushroom** ^USD 11.00
pine nuts, goat cheese, dried cherries, arugula, fresh herbs, caramelized onion vinaigrette

Pasta

BologneseUSD 14.00
housemade pasta, brisket
Lobster Ravioli*USD 20.00
cracked pepper ricotta, mascarpone cream, marinara
Spinach GnocchettiUSD 14.00
prosciutto cream, sun dried tomato, lemon
TorchettiUSD 16.00
nduja sugo, pancetta, stracciatella
CappellettiUSD 16.00
cremini mushroom duxelles, brown butter, black garlic
TortelliniUSD 16.00
butternut squash farce, ndjua brodo, parsley oil
Meatballs & Pasta* ^USD 14.00
berkshire pork sausage, grass-fed beef, sage marinara

Sandwiches

served with house salad

Pesto Chicken* ^USD 12.00
sun dried tomato, walnut pesto, arugula, provolone, housemade croissant
The ItalianUSD 12.00
salami, fontina, nduja butter, basil aioli, romaine, roma tomato, pickled red onion, housemade croissant
Meatball Sliders* ^USD 13.00
berkshire pork, grass-fed beef, marinara, provolone, brioche
Grilled MushroomUSD 13.00
marinated portabella, roasted tomato, arugula, fontina, basil aioli, housemade croissant

Additions

Seasonal Soup
- CupUSD 6.00
Salmon* **USD 12.00
Scallops (2)* **USD 14.00
Chicken Breast* **USD 6.00
Meatballs (2)* ** ^USD 6.00
Caramelized Cauliflower**USD 6.00
Fingerling Potatoes**USD 6.00
Seasonal Vegetable**USD 6.00

Desserts

TiramisuUSD 9.00
cocoa, grand marnier, mascarpone
Ricotta CheesecakeUSD 7.00
lemon, cardamom, shortbread
AffogatoUSD 7.00
espresso, gelato
Gelato & Sorbet
- SingleUSD 5.00
- DoubleUSD 7.00

Wine

Bubbles

Joios, Cava, Valencia, Spain
- 5ozUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 39.00
BiancaVigna, Rose Brut DOCG
- 5ozUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 51.00
Indigenous, Prosecco Brut DOC, Trevisio, Italy
- 5ozUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00

White

Elegantly Fruity

Hybrid, Pinot Grigio, Lodi, California
- 5ozUSD 8.00
- 8ozUSD 12.00
- Bottle (Ltr)USD 42.00
Sarracco, Moscato, Piedmont, Italy
- 5ozUSD 11.00
- 8ozUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Poggio Anima, Rosé, Sicily, Italy
- 5ozUSD 8.00
- 8ozUSD 12.00
- Bottle (Ltr)USD 42.00

Lively & Crisp

Nessa, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
- 5ozUSD 11.00
- 8ozUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Faultline, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
- 5ozUSD 9.00
- 8ozUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
Dr. Heyden, Riesling Kabinett, Rheinhessen, Germany
- 5ozUSD 10.00
- 8ozUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 39.00
Hoopla, Chardonnay, Yountville / Napa Valley, California
- 5ozUSD 12.00
- 8ozUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 45.00

Lush & Complex

Tavignano, Verdicchio di Jesi Classico Superiore, Marche, Italy
- 5ozUSD 9.00
- 8ozUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
False Bay, Chenin Blanc, Coast Region, South Africa
- 5ozUSD 10.00
- 8ozUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 39.00
Long Meadow Ranch, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
- 5ozUSD 14.00
- 8ozUSD 18.00
- BottleUSD 51.00

Red

Bright, Fresh & Refined

Annabella, Pinot Noir, Carneros, California
- 5ozUSD 14.00
- 8ozUSD 18.00
- Bottle (Ltr)USD 60.00
Fattoria di Lucignano, Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- 5ozUSD 9.00
- 8ozUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
Rios de Tinta, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain
- 5ozUSD 12.00
- 8ozUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Indigenous, Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC, Roero, Italy
- 5ozUSD 17.00
- 8ozUSD 21.00
- BottleUSD 60.00
Domaine Piaugier Cotes du Rhone
- 5ozUSD 10.00
- 8ozUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 49.00

Ripe, Juicy & Vibrant

Poggio Anima, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Italy
- 5ozUSD 10.00
- 8ozUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 39.00
Le Croci Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG, Italy
- 5ozUSD 11.00
- 8ozUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 52.00
12 e Mezzo, Primitivo del Salento, Puglia, Italy
- 5ozUSD 8.00
- 8ozUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 33.00
Le Monde, Cabernet Franc, Friuli, Italy
- 5ozUSD 13.00
- 8ozUSD 17.00
- BottleUSD 48.00
Omen, Red Blend, Sierra Foothills, California
- 5ozUSD 8.00
- 8ozUSD 12.00
- Bottle (Ltr)USD 42.00

Opulent, Powerful & Structured

La Spinetta, Sangiovese DOC, Tuscany, Italy
- 5ozUSD 15.00
- 8ozUSD 19.00
- BottleUSD 54.00
Graziano, Petite Sirah, Mendocino, CA
- 5ozUSD 13.00
- 8ozUSD 17.00
- BottleUSD 48.00
Nicolis, Valpolicella Classico DOCG, San Pietro, Italy
- 5ozUSD 12.00
- 8ozUSD 16.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Ciacci Piccolomini Toscana Rosso "Super Tuscan", Piedmont, Italy
- 5ozUSD 11.00
- 8ozUSD 15.00
- BottleUSD 52.00
Proletariat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla, Washington
- 5ozUSD 16.00
- 8ozUSD 20.00
- Bottle (Ltr)USD 69.00
Dandelion Vineyards, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia
- 5ozUSD 15.00
- 8ozUSD 19.00
- BottleUSD 54.00

Bottled Beers

Miller Brewing Company

High Life, American Lager
Lite, American Lager

New Glarus Brewing Company

Spotted Cow, Farmhouse Ale

Lakefront Brewery

IPA India Pale Ale
Riverwest Stein, American Amber

Birra Morretti

La Rossa Birra Doppio Malto, Italian Dopplebock

Birra Peroni Industriale S.P.A.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italian Pale Lager

Tap Beers

Rotating Selection of Local, Seasonal Beer

Milwaukee Brewing Company

Outboard Cream, Ale

Third Space Brewing

Happy Place, Midwest Pale Ale

N/A Beer

Clausthaler
Sprecher Root Beer

Cocktails

Seasonal SangriaUSD 12.00
featured daily, handcrafted, seasonal ingredients
Melegrano MuleUSD 12.00
ketel one, pama liqueur, ginger beer, lime, honey
Pear au PairUSD 13.00
grey goose vodka, ginger, pear, fresh lime
Basil SmashUSD 12.00
hendricks gin, st. germaine, basil, simple syrup, lemon juice
Italian MargaritaUSD 12.00
altos reposado, disaronno, triple sec, lime juice
Wisconsin Cider IIUSD 12.00
korbel brandy, pear, ginger, cider, cranberry
II StilettoUSD 13.00
woodford reserve bourbon, rothmann & winter apricot, lazzaronni maraschino
Broadway SourUSD 12.00
bulleit bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, red wine float
Midnight ManhattanUSD 13.00
templeton 3 yr rye, averna amaro, agnostura
Montenegro NightsUSD 13.00
amaro montenegro, yzaguirre reserva dry, fresh lemon

What 1,817 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Seidzoo
Orange County
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing! Loved the warm mushroom salad and the cacio y pepe 😀
PS
PattiS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
Always one of my favorite places to go. Unfortunately, we got put upstairs and was a weird atmosphere. Our waitress was "stone-faced" and it didn't feel like the positive service in the past. The food was excellent though which is the most important.
SJ
SandyJ
Milwaukee
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and service was great as well! Our server caught a hornet that flew in by our table and released it outside
TO
TOMZ
Milwaukee
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience5
Did not have a usual great experience on food. Service was great as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve came to Onesto for an anniversary dinner & a birthday. The food and service has always been great. I would recommend this as a great spot for a special occasion or for a date night.
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desin4u
Milwaukee
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a lovely dinner at Onesto. The food was great, the atmosphere was lively and the service was good. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we would definitely go back.
AG
AmyG
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Beautiful location! The server was warm and friendly but did not know his wines like he should in a restaurant that focuses on wine. We had the burrata for an appetizer and it was very underwhelming. My salmon was cooked perfectly and probably the best salmon I've ever had. Delightful meal but not worth a trip back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing from the moment we stepped inside u til we walked out . Our server was the best .
C
Charlie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Portion sizes were too small for the prices. There weren't enough non-pasta items. Would like to see a chicken dish and/or a couple of sandwiches for dinner.
DS
DeahS
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time for our Mother's Day dinner. The food, drinks, and service was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
R
Rkat
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All around studying experience. We will return!
JJ
JasonJ
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was very good, portions were medium size and drinks were in line with the neighborhood. Service was lacking. Waitress was very slow and not efficient but was very nice and knowledgeable.
GS
GregS
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
When I made the reservation I told you we were celebrating our 15 anniversary. No one at Onesto mentioned it to us. Why ask us when we make a reservation??
C
Carp
Milwaukee
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply my favorite.
KL
KentL
Milwaukee
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
We sat at a middle table. The floor and table were very uneven to the point that it made us uncomfortable. Otherwise a good experience.
CK
CarrieK
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Loved the atmosphere - we sat upstairs and it was high ceilings with exposed brick- nice vibe. Our server was great- very attentive. The calamari appetizer was delicious and cheese and meat board was a nice start. Unfortunately was disappointed in the pastas. I got the rigate alla vodka and it did not seem like a homemade pasta noodle and the sauce was just very bland. My friend had the lobster ravioli which was delicious so may have just been a miss with the rigate. Overall nice, cozy place for dinner on a rainy night but not as good as expected.
DA
DowntownAli
Milwaukee
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent and the atmosphere was great for a Saturday night out meal. The only complaint was the long wait for food and drinks, but it seemed like we weren't the only ones waiting so it seemed like a there was a minor hiccup in the kitchen causing the restaurant-wide delays.
HE
HaleyE
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Higher priced, but ever bite was worth it. Came with a complimentary bread basket. The red wine, fusilli pasta, and bruschetta was delish!
K
Kurt
Milwaukee
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service!
R
Rich
Milwaukee
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, great service, excellent food and wonderful staff. We’ll be back!
ME
MarieE
Milwaukee
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 25 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New menu is awesome! Jacob behind the bar is amazing !
NB
NancyB
Minneapolis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Terrible server that knew extremely little about the menu!! And was very unattentive/unfreiendly.I told her I wanted a glass of cabernet, but not too pricey. When the bill arrived we saw that it was $20!!Very unhappy to have been taken advantage of. in addition, food was only average.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
We had a great dinner. Apps were great, food was great! We always have to have either lunch or dinner when we’re in town. I love that their menu changes in the regular.
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Shirl
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was just right, cocktails delicious as well as the appetizer, entrees and dessert.
SM
SueM
Milwaukee
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Onesto did not disappoint. Have the Rigate alla Vodka. This was just delicious and we will be going back for that. Also enjoyed the cocktails. ... At first we were a little disappointed in our table (near the door and in the bar area), but the waiter made up for it. Also, a very nice touch was that the manager came and asked about our experience. Very fun to be in the Third Ward.
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dale
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Onesto is always a go to when i can. the food is always delicious--my favorite is the duck egg carbonara with their small great caesar salad and their tiramisu is always a wonderful closing. nice selection of wine!
RD
RyanD
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Group of four of us for a business-related event. Service was efficient and unobtrusive. Food: delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good; nothing spectacular.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food was very average. Waiter and ambience were fine. It is overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family gatherings
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Cocktail was great, carbonara was a swing and a miss
BH
BobH
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always so good! Highly recommend the lobster ravioli
TT
TomT
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, good wine selection, excellent service.
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Rtrgator
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have yet to be disappointed at Onesto after many visits. Good food reasonably priced, attentive service, and a convivial atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting my son at Marquette
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall2food2service5ambience4
Perhaps we just had a bad experience, but all of our food was way over salted. The burrata for an app, the bolognese and vodka sauce for pastas - all of them were just not quite as up to par with other quality Italian restaurants. Service was great. Cocktails were great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
No thank you
RC
RobC
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love coming here, great service and will defiantly come back again

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Onesto using the Order Online button. Onesto also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Onesto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 308-1600.

Onesto is rated 4.7 stars by 1817 OpenTable diners.

Onesto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.