Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Racine

We had a great time. We were seated in the basement area which was actually very nice because the sound level was lower and it was very easy to hear everyone in our party during conversation. The food was great, as always, and we were very happy with every item we ordered.

We are from out of town, so not familiar with Main Street Social. We chose the dining room with traditional tables vs the bar area and high top tables. Liked the option. Menu was diverse and not typical. Everything is made from scratch. The roasted chicken was delicious as was the veal and octopus. Would love to go back someday and try the homemade pasta. Service was exceptional. I like when restaurants put in the support around the wait staff.

The cheesy bread is not to be missed, and the handmade pastas were simply outstanding. The hardest part was deciding what to order. Also - the service is outstanding!

Zarletti in Downtown Milwaukee is our go to restaurant when we are going to a show in Downtown Milwaukee. The food preparation and service are excellent and the setting is sophisticated. Our server, Olivia, was attentive and readily answered our questions assisting us in choosing dishes from the interesting menu and specials.

We had such a great brunch experience at Il Cervo! The food and drinks were excellent, and we loved the variety of both breakfast and lunch options on the menu. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and incredibly clean. We chose to sit outside on the patio, and the atmosphere and views made an already great brunch even better. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Our server was wonderful, and every other employee we interacted with — including other servers, the food runner, and management — was friendly, attentive, and professional. We also happened to witness a particularly difficult situation with another table during our visit. The guests were being extremely rude and disruptive, and a manager eventually had to step in. Despite being verbally berated by the guests, he remained calm and professional throughout the entire interaction. It was honestly impressive to watch how well he handled a situation that no hospitality employee should have to deal with. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and an exceptional staff. We will absolutely be back!