Calderone Club

Last night's dinner at Calderone Club in Milwaukee was nothing short of amazing! We started with the most incredible meatballs--seriously, life-changing. Then came the fried burrata, creamy and dreamy in every bite, paired perfectly with a stunning antipasto platter loaded with all the good stuff. For mains, we couldn't resist their classic Margherita pizza, with that perfectly thin crispy crust. And of course, we had to balance things out with a fresh, crisp salad. To top it all off? Their house limoncello. Sweet, zesty, and the perfect way to end such a perfect meal.This is a must visit for Italian in Milwaukee!

My experience was skewed based on poor customer service on arrival. Side note, Calderone's dishes are impeccable however Not generous. On 12/26/24, I and 4 mates arrived at the Calderone Club and were immediately informed by hosts that we couldn't be sat at any of the 5 open tables in-front of us, not to mention, the visible seating behind us because of a "rush." We'll call it customer-de prioritization. This resulted in my group being sat at the end of the bar, all while being passive-aggressively served by the Owner and his bartender! Also, my girlfriend was harassed by two men while there, including the Owner himself. Just gets better. Ambiance was drowned out by the disrespect. -Milwaukee resident

This was my first time coming here. Fortunately we were able to get seated since it gets very busy here and you would need reservations. We were seated right away and greeted by Alessandro our waiter who was absolutely wonderful. I ordered an old fashioned which was perfect. We then ordered the raviolis for our appetizer which we devoured. For our meal we ordered a medium margarita pizza. I can't believe how delicious this pizza was. The crust was perfect. So much flavor and so fresh. The best margarita pizza i have ever had. I do want to point out our waiter Alessandro, who was so sweet and funny. He arranged my silverware for me as the food came out and its the little things like that, that i appreciate. Top notch service here. We are definitely coming back!

Date of visit: October 3, 2024We hadn't been here in years as we just don't eat downtown all that often, but we met up with some friends and had a wonderful time.First, the service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and we wanted for nothing the entire meal: waters were filled frequently, fresh plates delivered at the perfect time, and empty plates cleared quickly.The food was a bit of a mixed bag, leaning towards good; the cheese garlic bread and the pizza were both overcooked just a tad. The fried ravioli appetizer was perfect. My husband felt that it was odd that the shrimp alfredo was served with the tails on still and that it wasn't super flavorful, but he still cleaned the plate. And he had no qualms with the turtle cheesecake. The main event however, was the tiramisu. It was perfection!I would definitely come back and perhaps try a pasta dish.

The owner is a friend of a friend, I was in town for business so had to try it I Gino the owner and heRocksThe food was amazing priced right and service was top rateI had an old fashioned drink it was delicious It was full when we got there, it took about 20 for a table. While waiting we sat at the bar with some locals who had dinner there. They raved about the food. We had Calamari it was perfectly made. They claim the world's best meatballs, so we had to have those they were very tasty. I had Penne with spicy sausage and it was amazing. Im looking forward to coming back.

This review is based on a carry out order. Such a cute restaurant, and boy were they busy for a Saturday night. We were staying at the hotel across the street and were constantly recommended it. So we decided to pick it up for dinner and it certainly did not disappoint.We got an order of spaghetti and meatballs and their gnocchi. With an extra side of meatballs. The meatballs were delicious. The gnocchi tasted full of flavor and super fresh, as was the spaghetti. We were so full but couldn't help but keep eating. We also order some garlic bread, and I think that was the downfall they were rock hard. There was supposed to be melted mozzarella on top, but it was barely melted. For the cost of it was rather disappointing. We also ordered a side salad to share. The portion was pretty great but we had most the core of the romaine for the greens for the ceasar. Next time we're in town, I'm looking forward to dining in the restaurant and try other dishes!

Calderone Club is a great place to come with family, friends, or a date night! I've tried many different dishes including Pepperoni and Onion Pizza, Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna, and Chicken Parmesan, and each dish has been a delightful experience. The flavors are rich and comforting, making it hard to choose a favorite! For cocktails, I love the Espresso Martini and Manhattan, both delicious and perfectly crafted. I love sitting at the bar, where the atmosphere is vibrant and the staff is friendly. It's a great spot to unwind after a long day.

Great location for dinner before a show at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. I recommend a reservation, which we did have. This place fills up fast. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We had an order of garlic bread, the gnocchi, tortellini, and the rigatoni followed by spumoni for dessert. My gnocchi was fine but I really liked my sister's tortellini. Our mom really enjoyed the bolognese sauce with her rigatoni. The spumoni was delicious and I highly recommend ordering it. The tables are fairly close together so this place gets loud. It also felt like I did a lot zigzagging to get to the bathroom.

The food is amazing and the service was great too! I recommend this place to people visiting Milwaukee because of how welcoming they are

We had an amazing experience at Calderone Club! I made a reservation a week in advance, and I highly recommend doing so--our table was ready immediately, while others without reservations had to wait.To start, we ordered the Mozzarella Marinara, which was absolutely delicious. The balance of cheese to breadcrumbs was perfect, and it was cooked to perfection. For the main course, we had pasta that was so flavorful and smelled amazing, we couldn't resist diving in before snapping a photo. Hands down, some of the best pasta we've ever had!If you're looking for incredible Italian food and a smooth dining experience, this is the place to go!