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Onesto, Milwaukee, WI

Onesto

4.7
4.7
2629 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (414) 308-1600
  • 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@bensonsrestaurants.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Nickie Rouleau: (414) 585-8934
  • 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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What 2,629 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Wisconsin

    Most Booked

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Onesto delights with "phenomenal pasta" and "great service" in Milwaukee's historic Third Ward. Diners rave about the "amazing food," "lovely atmosphere," and attentive staff, making it a top choice for special occasions or a casual meal. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

2,629 Reviews
  1. Shana

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable. The staff anticipates your every need without being intrusive. From menu recommendations, their knowledge and passion for Italian cuisine shine through. It’s clear that hospitality is taken as seriously as the food itself. 10/10 would recommend and return with friends.
    OnestoResponded 1 day ago
    Shana, Thank you so much for your kind words! While food is our priority, hospitality is our passion, and we are so glad that our team made a lasting impression with both. We can’t wait to welcome you and your friends back for another 10/10 experience! Happy Holidays!

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  2. Norman

    Milwaukee

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meatballs were hard and not very good Bolognese wasn’t as good as normal I was under a vent that blew on me half the meal
    OnestoResponded 1 day ago
    Norman, Thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that the meatballs and Bolognese didn’t meet your expectations, and we apologize for the discomfort caused by the vent. This is certainly not the experience we strive to provide. We’ll make sure to address these issues with the kitchen. We appreciate your comments and hope you’ll give us another chance to make it right.

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  3. Lindsay

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place with great fresh pasta! We had a great time!
    OnestoResponded 1 day ago
    Lindsay, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the fresh pasta and had a great time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Amber

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our dinner and would return. Glad it wasn’t too loud inside. Sat upstairs with beautiful window views
    OnestoResponded 3 days ago
    Amber, Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner and had a great experience with the atmosphere. The upstairs seating with its beautiful window views is certainly a special spot! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Colleen

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were so taken back about the lackluster service and the food was awful. The meatballs tasted like bag meatballs from the frozen food section and the bruschetta had canned tomatoes on top and hardly any seasoning . Very disappointing.
    OnestoResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Colleen, we are very sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience with us. Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like to discuss your visit and give us the chance to make it right. Best, April GM Onesto

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  6. Thomas

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service are always great at Onesto. Sat at a hightop table in the bar which was as expected a little noisy. Otherwise, it was a great night.
    OnestoResponded 1 day ago
    Thomas, Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. We understand that the bar area can get a bit noisy, but we’re happy it didn’t take away from your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Kelsey

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve dined at Onesto a handful of times over the years. Its always good, not great. Today I grabbed a last minute lunch reservation which was great. Our server was friendly & explained all the items on the menu. The stand out dishes were the beet salad, the meat & cheese board& the rigate alla vodka. Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to get really backed up & our food took forever to come. We were there from 12:45-2:45 with much of the time spent waiting for courses to arrive. When we finally got our mains, 3/5 were very very under seasoned and some components were cold. We asked for salt and the server had to bring a container of salt to sprinkle on the dish with a spoon. At that point, we just wanted to get out of there so we weren’t going to send the cold food back. Overall, an ok meal. Wouldn’t rush back.
    OnestoResponded on 16 December 2024
    Kelsey, Thank you for your feedback. Please see the private message that I sent.

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  8. wendy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this place! The menu changed for winter and the new additions were wonderful! We enjoyed the calamari and charcuterie board as appetizers, the fussili pasta and short ribs were fantastic! Service was spot on! Thank you again for a wonderful evening!
    OnestoResponded on 16 December 2024
    Wendy, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you loved the new winter menu additions and that everything from the calamari to the short ribs hit the mark. We’re also happy to know the service was spot on! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic evening!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant crowded seemed understaffed. Pasta with mushrooms bland. No truffle flavor. Asked for pepper did not received. Just moved 2 blocks away. Wanted to like restaurant
    OnestoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive to provide both great food and excellent service, and we’ll be sure to look into the issues you mentioned regarding the pasta and staffing. We hope you’ll give us another try soon! Best, April GM Onesto

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  10. Danna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Delicious starters! We enjoyed our experience .
    OnestoResponded 3 days ago
    Danna, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the service and starters. It’s great to know you had a positive experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

Onesto offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Onesto also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 308-1600.

Onesto is rated 4.7 stars by 2629 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.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Onesto

221 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chicago
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Sazama
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (414) 308-1600
  • 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@bensonsrestaurants.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Nickie Rouleau: (414) 585-8934
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