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Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant, Milwaukee, WI

Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2370 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant is set in a sleek, stylish space in the Cudahy Tower in downtown Milwaukee. Its menu emphasizes seasonal ingredients and its wine list is among the most extensive in the city. Bacchus offers several exclusive spaces for private events, including a glass-enclosed conservatory. Valet is available Monday through Saturday from 5 - 9 PM.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 765-1166
  • Website
    http://www.bacchusmke.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Wirth
  • Private party facilities
    One of Milwaukee’s finest venues, Bacchus offers the perfect setting for both business and social events. Several unique spaces make Bacchus an ideal destination for corporate events, romantic weddings, and other social gatherings – the Lakeview Dining Room, a glass-enclosed Conservatory, and an outdoor patio with a stunning view of Lake Michigan.
  • Location
    925 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Cross Street
    Prospect Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered on Monday and Saturday. Street parking is available all week long.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Menu

Signature Menu: Three Courses $70. Customize your meal. Select your choice of a first course, a second course, and a dessert. Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions or food allergies

First Course

  • Laclare Goat Cheese Curds

    blueberry compote, arugula, smoked walnuts, macerated blueberry, vanilla, tellicherry peppercorn

    • Grain Salad

      Hundred Acre Farms greens, dried apricots, puffed grain crunch, pickled shallot, poached red pear, SarVecchio® parmesan, rosemary cider vinaigrette

      • Yellowfin Tuna Crudo*

        avocado, Asian pear, marinated quinoa, Yuzu Dashi vinaigrette, pea shoots

        • Roasted Parsnips

          curry carrot, tamarind, crème fraîche, basil

          • Chilled King Crab

            compressed kohlrabi, fennel, winter citrus, tarragon verjus, Granny Smith apple

            • Pork Bolognese

              heritage Berkshire pork, tomato, house tagliatelle, SarVecchio® Parmesan, oregano

              • Duck Dumplings

                maitake mushrooms, white shoyu, duck consommé, mint, garlic crunch

                Second Course

                • Pan-Seared Spottail Bass

                  roasted pepper emulsion, kabocha squash

                  • Hudson Canyon Scallops

                    peanut-fried black rice, Sai Ua sausage, cilantro, marinated papaya, red curry coconut broth

                    • Scottish Salmon*

                      braised lentils, chorizo, kale, saffron nage

                      • Blue Ridge Rabbit Loin

                        prosciutto wrapped, fondant potato, roasted carrot, chamomile rabbit jus

                        • Rack of Venison*

                          maple-glazed Brussels sprouts, potato purée, herb venison jus

                          • Filet Mignon*

                            horseradish cream, espelette potatoes, romanesco, port wine veal demi-glace

                            • Wagyu Denver Steak*

                              Miso-glazed Ube, grilled kimchi bok choy, yakiniku sauce. $12 supplemental

                              Dessert Course

                              • Chocolate Truffle

                                chocolate hazelnut custard, candied kumquats, whipped coffee ganache, toasted sugar meringue, dark chocolate sauce

                                • Cheesecake Mousse

                                  whipped yogurt cheesecake, port wine-poached cranberries, cranberry purée, chai olive oil ice cream, Amaretti crisp, candied orange zest

                                  • Caramel Apple

                                    caramelized apples, puff pastry, apple purée, white cheddar ice cream

                                    • Pear & Sunflower

                                      sunflower financier, mascarpone mousse, ginger-poached pears, sunflower crumb, ginger tuile

                                      • Fresh Sorbets or House-Made Ice Creams

                                        daily selection

                                        • Wisconsin Cheese Selection

                                          Fruit preserve, local honey, Marcona almonds. $7 supplemental

                                          Last updated: 7 February 2024

                                          What 2,370 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

                                          Noise • Moderate

                                          Diners' Choice Awards

                                          • Wisconsin

                                            Romantic

                                          • Wisconsin

                                            Contemporary American

                                          • Milwaukee

                                            Great for fine wines

                                          • Milwaukee

                                            Romantic

                                          • Milwaukee

                                            Good for special occasions

                                          • Milwaukee

                                            Contemporary American

                                          Review summary

                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                          Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant promises an "elegant ambiance" and "impeccable service," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" food, with the three and five-course tasting menus being particularly popular. While some diners noted minor service hiccups, the overall experience is "fantastic."

                                          2,370 Reviews

                                          1. Robert

                                            Milwaukee

                                            4 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            4 reviews

                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Great special occasion restaurant ! We used the vegetarian menu, and it was outstanding.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
                                            Hi, Robert. Thank you so much for rating your experience with us so highly! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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                                          2. Stephen

                                            Milwaukee

                                            44 reviews

                                            vip
                                            5.0

                                            44 reviews

                                            Dined on 15 November 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Always at the top of their game. Whether just a last minute dinner out, or a long planned bug celebration….Bacchus always comes through.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024
                                            Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon.

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                                          3. Deanna

                                            Milwaukee

                                            30 reviews

                                            2.0

                                            30 reviews

                                            Dined on 9 November 2024

                                            1. Overall 2
                                            2. Food 2
                                            3. Service 2
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Service was slow and it was not busy. Host and bartenders were awesome. Food was okay.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 11 November 2024
                                            Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We'd like to follow up with you to understand more about your visit and how we can improve our service and food quality.

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                                          4. Amorina

                                            Milwaukee

                                            1 review

                                            5.0

                                            1 review

                                            Dined on 2 November 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Everything was amazing. Sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender (Victoria). Sommelier knew her stuff and gave us exceptional pairings with our 3 course. Food was phenomenal. Great birthday dinner.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 4 November 2024
                                            Thank you for the kind words, Amorina. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!

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                                          5. Naushad

                                            Milwaukee

                                            6 reviews

                                            2.0

                                            6 reviews

                                            Dined on 12 October 2024

                                            1. Overall 2
                                            2. Food 3
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 4
                                            Overpriced and pretentious. Won't be going back! Good service, though.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 14 October 2024
                                            Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations.

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                                          6. Gary

                                            San Francisco

                                            10 reviews

                                            4.0

                                            10 reviews

                                            Dined on 11 October 2024

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 4
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Excellent ambiance, we did a 5 course tasting dinner with wine pairing. only a few miscues. We had 2 primary servers and a trainee, all were charming and polite. They cleared table after course one and served course 2 but forgot to set new silverware, we had to ask server for silverware. very apologetic. They offered a bread refill which we took as the cranberry walnut bread is excellent. When the filet was served they did not bring the wine parring until half way thru the steak. All other courses it was on the table before the course (or brought with the course) as it should be. Did not do water refills as needed. For a high end white tablecloth restaurant these were slipups. Still the meal and service (they explained the course and the wine paring) were well done. The not bringing the wine before the steak was the biggest slipup in my opinion. We have been there several times in the past and this was the most slipups we have seen, I will keep returning as it is still a very nice restaurant and the tasting dinners are great.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 14 October 2024
                                            Thank you for your review, Gary. We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to share your experience with us. We're glad you enjoyed the overall ambiance and tasting dinner with wine pairing. We appreciate you bringing to our attention the miscues you encountered, particularly with the silverware, wine pairing timing, and water refills. Thank you for your understanding and for being a loyal customer.

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                                          7. Ruth

                                            Las Vegas

                                            30 reviews

                                            vip
                                            5.0

                                            30 reviews

                                            Dined on 5 October 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Had such a great time!! The food was amazing! We had the 5 course meal with the wine pairing. Really fantastic. Our waitress Zoe was so helpful and knowledgeable about the food and wine. Can’t wait to go back!!
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 8 October 2024
                                            We're grateful for your positive feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Bacchus. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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                                          8. Robert

                                            Milwaukee

                                            2 reviews

                                            4.0

                                            2 reviews

                                            Dined on 5 October 2024

                                            1. Overall 4
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            It was a lovely evening and the food was delicious.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 7 October 2024
                                            Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon.

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                                          9. OpenTable Diner

                                            Dallas

                                            1 review

                                            5.0

                                            1 review

                                            Dined on 1 October 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            Our anniversary dinner at Bacchus was amazing. The note I sent in about it being our anniversary had been read. We were greeted with a smile and an anniversary card signed by the staff at our table. Caitlin and Annika were our service staff. Absolutely on top of things and knew their stuff. Cups were never empty and dishes were served at the perfect time. The dining experience. Sooooo good! Not only were the flavors great, the plating was beautiful too. All of my dishes were top notch but the octopus to start and the chocolate truffle were great. My wife loved her three courses too. Can’t forget to give props for the super tasty mocktails that were delivered from the bar. My wife and I will definitely be back and we have already recommended it to our friends.
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 2 October 2024
                                            We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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                                          10. Rick

                                            Milwaukee

                                            5 reviews

                                            5.0

                                            5 reviews

                                            Dined on 30 September 2024

                                            1. Overall 5
                                            2. Food 5
                                            3. Service 5
                                            4. Ambience 5
                                            We celebrated an anniversary and it was perfect. Ethan the bartender was incredible And the servers were as well. I never expected less to be honest. Great place by a Great Lake!
                                            Bacchus – A Bartolotta RestaurantResponded on 1 October 2024
                                            Thank you so much for your kind words, Rick. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Cheers!

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                                          FAQs

                                          Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2370 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
                                          Booked 10 times today
                                          Google Map for Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant

                                          925 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

                                          Additional information

                                          • Cross Street
                                            Prospect Avenue
                                          • Area
                                            Milwaukee
                                          • Hours of Operation
                                            Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                          • Price
                                            $31 to $50
                                          • Cuisines
                                            Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
                                          • Dining style
                                            Fine Dining
                                          • Dress code
                                            Business Casual
                                          • Parking details
                                            Valet parking is offered on Monday and Saturday. Street parking is available all week long.
                                          • Payment Options
                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                          • Executive Chef
                                            Nick Wirth
                                          • Additional
                                            Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                          • Website
                                            http://www.bacchusmke.com/
                                          • Phone number
                                            (414) 765-1166
                                          • Private party facilities
                                            One of Milwaukee’s finest venues, Bacchus offers the perfect setting for both business and social events. Several unique spaces make Bacchus an ideal destination for corporate events, romantic weddings, and other social gatherings – the Lakeview Dining Room, a glass-enclosed Conservatory, and an outdoor patio with a stunning view of Lake Michigan.

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