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Amilinda, Milwaukee, WI

Amilinda

4.5
4.5
299 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Amilinda is a celebrated Milwaukee restaurant known for its vibrant blend of Spanish and Portuguese-inspired cuisine. Owner and executive chef Gregory León leads the kitchen with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative flavor combinations. His culinary talent has earned him three James Beard Award nominations, highlighting his influence and expertise in the culinary world. Amilinda continues to be a standout dining experience with the reputation as a top dinning destination that attracts locals and visitors alike.

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, just blocks away from the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Pfister Hotel, Amilinda offers a cozy and inviting space with rustic decor, reflecting its Iberian Peninsula influences. The warm, intimate atmosphere complements the creative dishes from the kitchen, making it a destination for memorable meals.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Portuguese
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (414) 369-3683
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gregory Leon
  • Catering
    Amilinda offers catering services throughout Milwaukee, bringing Chef Gregory León’s Spanish and Portuguese-inspired cuisine to any event. The team will create custom menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a focus on quality and creativity, Amilinda’s catering ensures a memorable and flavorful dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Amilinda hosts private events in its cozy downtown Milwaukee space, offering a warm, rustic ambiance perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. Chef Gregory León customizes menus with his signature Spanish and Portuguese-inspired dishes, ensuring personalized service and an unforgettable dining experience tailored to each occasion.
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    Located at 315 E Wisconsin Ave. between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located between two HOP stops.One at Wisconsin Ave. and Broadway St. and one at Wisconsin Ave. and Milwaukee St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tables Across Borders

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Feb 2025 only
    18:30
    Tables Across Borders is a powerful community-driven dining series founded by Kai Gardner-Mishlove, Gregory Leon, Caitlin Cullen, & Christie Melby-Gibbons. This unique initiative highlights the culinary traditions of Milwaukee’s refugee and immigrant chefs, celebrating the diverse cultures and cuisines that enrich our city. Each event gives guest chefs a platform to share their stories through food, offering diners a menu that reflects the chefs’ heritage, and personal journeys. This time we welcome Tahani Ghaziyah TAB fosters connections, cultural exchange, and an appreciation for the vibrant diversity within our community and is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of food to bring people together.
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What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amilinda, a gem in Milwaukee, consistently impresses with "amazing food" and "friendly service." Chef Greg Leon's creativity shines through a regularly changing menu, offering diverse and comforting dishes. The restaurant's "welcoming and inclusive" atmosphere enhances the dining experience, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
299 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor Quality/ Poor Service . They ran out of Steak Entreeon a Saturday night. Very disappointing. We had to leave.
    AmilindaResponded 1 day ago
    Leaving a 1 star review with no constructive criticism is not the flex you think it is You never request a counter or bar seat when making your reservation Upon arrival, you insisted our host make “magic” to accommodate you at the bar despite being informed it was full You arrived after 8 PM on a busy Saturday night. The steak had sold out by 8:15 PM. Our menu still offered a variety of excellent entrees to choose from, several of which you did order You ordered the following, Braised Tongue, DJ 2005, El Castro de Valtuille, Pear Salad & Roasted Chicken Thighs You left before touching any of it. Therefore, it is impossible for you to give an honest assessment of our food The only item you were charged for was the wine Your tone toward was unnecessarily demanding and dismissive

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  2. Matt

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff and great food - definitely lives up to the reviews and awards!

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  3. Julia

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We simply did not enjoy the food. We had high expectations of our dining experience due to the reviews and reputation of the restaurant and were thoroughly disappointed. We tried 4 different dishes and out of the 4 felt 1 was enjoyable and up to standard of what we’d expect from this quality of restaurant. We enjoyed the flaming sausage dish. We did not feel the meat of our main entrees was seasoned well, if at all, and the meat, although tender, was dry. Overall disappointed in our dining experience
    AmilindaResponded on 14 January 2025
    I’d like to sincerely apologize for using the term “mean-spirited” in my previous response—perhaps we reacted emotionally. As chefs, we pour a little of ourselves into every dish, so when those efforts don’t resonate, it can feel personal. That’s not an excuse, just context for why reviews like yours can be tough to hear. I’m truly sorry your experience didn’t meet your expectations. It’s never our intention for a guest to leave feeling disappointed. We appreciate your feedback and will use it as motivation to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. It would mean a lot to have the opportunity to change your mind and deliver the experience we strive for. Thank you again for your thoughts, Chef Greg

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  4. rob

    VIP

    Charleston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Amilinda is always new and fresh yet leaving you wanting more.

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  5. Linda

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We joined two friends for the NYE five-course meal. Several courses included meat. Being pescatarian, i requested alternatives to the meat dishes. Amilinda's chef contacted me personally to verify the name of the party we were joining and had the sous chef create two tasty alternative dishes for my dining pleasure. Our server was polite and accommodating when I had to "cancel" my wine pairing (husband locked car keys in car, so I would be driving later). While the pairing was prepaid, she sent us home with a bottle of champagne to enjoy safely back home.

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  6. David

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another splendid meal at Chef Greg Leon's superb restaurant Amilinda! Milwaukee is so fortunate to have this place to dine, drink, and relax.

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  7. Sonja

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! And friendly service! Highly recomend! One of my favorite restaurant! Cheff is fantastic!

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  8. Chris

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent with food and service, consistently good! Small but mighty space. Check them out!

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  9. Liz

    Milwaukee

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole vibe of the restaurant is welcoming and inclusive. When we first walked in the host was so nice. The food and wine was excellent.

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  10. Jacqueline

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My duck breast was wonderfully prepared as was my partner's rabbit. The one think lacking was a piece of bread to sop up every last bit of the savory sauces, but alas none was served to us. Other tables had it, so I think it was simply an oversight on a busy night. We didn't have the opportunity to flag down our waitress to ask for some as we had a performance to get to.

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FAQs

Amilinda is rated 4.5 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Select a time

Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amilinda

315 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4301

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located at 315 E Wisconsin Ave. between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St.
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Portuguese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Located between two HOP stops.One at Wisconsin Ave. and Broadway St. and one at Wisconsin Ave. and Milwaukee St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gregory Leon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (414) 369-3683
  • Catering
    Amilinda offers catering services throughout Milwaukee, bringing Chef Gregory León’s Spanish and Portuguese-inspired cuisine to any event. The team will create custom menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a focus on quality and creativity, Amilinda’s catering ensures a memorable and flavorful dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Amilinda hosts private events in its cozy downtown Milwaukee space, offering a warm, rustic ambiance perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. Chef Gregory León customizes menus with his signature Spanish and Portuguese-inspired dishes, ensuring personalized service and an unforgettable dining experience tailored to each occasion.
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