Cavas

Went here for special date night and it was wonderful. Run by a husband and wife only, very small with limited seating. We had the eight course dinner which was excellent. The creamed corn appetizer, duck and desserts were very good. Probably the best lamb I've ever had. Highly recommended.

Wonderful dinner we ate at the bar and enjoyed Ana's company as she made the eight course dinner. Everything we had as so amazing not just the taste but the presentation.This is a must if you live in the area or just visiting but reservations are very difficult to get don't stop trying.

Excellent service, food presentation and vibes. Third ward price level if you know you know. It's prefect for a date night or small group gatherings. Everybody is so friendly here. We like the mushroom and bread appetizer - pretty simple and straightforward but they do it well. The seafood and chicken paella tastes good but it's mushy and more like a risotto. The lamb is very juicy and tender - although I didn't taste any strong unpleasant lamb flavor, I did taste the strong wine that is used to cook the lamb. Food is more like 4 stars to me, but the presentation is definitely 5 stars.

If you can't be in Europe, then please, be here.We so enjoyed our dinner the other evening. Food, drinks, and ambiance was distinct. Ana and her co-host were great and accommodating. It was a unique and relaxing experience that we both enjoyed.

Went to Cavas for the first time for a date night and had a wonderful time. The place is pretty small and intimate so highly recommend making a reservation as they have a limited number of bar seats available for walk ins. All of the food that we had was absolutely wonderful. The empanadas were definitely our favorite. There were many things on the menu that looked so good, and we are excited to go back soon!

Cavas was great! We sat at the bar and the service was great, everyone was super helpful and nice! The food was delicious, my favorite was the empanadas! We tried the mother's recipe ones. There wasn't anything we tried we didn't like and it was nice because almost every option we tried was a mix of sweet and savory, I will definitely be back soon this is already a Milwaukee favorite for me and I've only been once!

Wow, this place is a total gem. When you walk in, you are warmly greeted by the staff. Take note, there only about 5-6 tables in the place, so reservations are highly recommended. I really loved the vibe of the place. It seems like you are spending the day at your local cafe with gorgeous little plates! Chef Ana is very talented and the food was incredible. They serve tapas where you are meant to share each dish. Every dish was beautifully presented with fresh flowers and herbs. So pretty!Stuffed dates (4pcs): very rich and creamy. Your perfect sweet and salty combination.EMPANADAS DE TRADICIONALES DE CARNE: these were a little savory and a sweet. So so good. I regret not buying frozen ones to take home!!!EMPANADAS DE CERDO: very goodPATO a la NARANJA - Duck: the duck was perfectly cooked and so succulent with the orange glaze! VALENCIANA PAELLA: this dish was so flavorful from the spices and meat. It really is a comforting food! FLAN - A LA ANA: the flan was very creamy and served with cute little gummy bears MANZANA ASADA: who knew baked apples with a bit of whipped cream would be so tasty?!Overall- highly recommend this place for dinner!

This place was so cozy and perfect, very small and elegant. The food was unique and delicious - we started with the empanadas arabes and they were so cozy and yummy. The chicken fricasse was unique and really rich and not what I was expecting, but perfect cold weather food. I came from out of town with my friend and we both loved it. I would definitely come back when I'm in town! Omg and the baked provolone with lavender home was *chefs kiss*. Can't miss.

Wow, what a spectacular experience. I undoubtedly back up all the wonderful reviews about Cavas that detail what a great little restaurant this is. From the atmosphere, to the warming staff, and impeccable food... I've already been boasting about this place to friends. My mom and I stopped in on Friday night. Knowing this place is super tiny, I wasn't sure we'd get a spot, but we came early enough to beat the dinner crowd. We sat at the bar, so small and quaint it only has four seats. Ana, the sweet sweet owner, was a delight to chat with. You can tell she pours love into her business and every dish on the menu! We wanted to go off of her recommendations, which ended up being the empanadas first and foremost. When I say these are the best empanadas I have ever eaten, I am in no way exaggerating. The tradicionales de carne, which is a family recipe from Ana's mother, has this delicate sweetness to it, as the beef is cooked with a caramelized sugar. It's not too much either, but just right! I was even more of a fan of the slow cooked pork empanada. Cooked to perfection and mixed with the most flavorful of seasonings. The deep fried dough that holds the meat is melt-in-your-mouth perfection.We also shared the pimeiento pepper which was filled with melty goat cheese, chorizo and almonds. Along with it came an artisan baguette for dipping/scooping and some kind of tasty Spanish green sauce. 5/5. Along with our shared plates, I ordered a house prepared margarita and my mom had their signature sangria. Both were not only delicious, but so pretty in their presentation. The ambiance here just elevated the experience. So well decorated, sweet plate ware, and Spanish music to set the tone. Such an enjoyable experience! Really looking forward to bringing my husband here, as I know he'll love it just as much.

I met a friend for dinner at Cavas tonight. It was my first time here, although I've dined at Kasana, which was the owner's other restaurant a few years ago. My friend had the Paella de Mariscos (seafood paella), and I ordered the Paella Mixta, with a combination of meat and seafood (chicken, chorizo, pork shoulder, shrimp, amd mussels). I also ordered the Empanadas Tradicionales made with Chef Ana's mother's recipe of ground beef, cumin, caramelized sugar, green olive, and hard boiled egg, with a housemade chimichurri, which is Chef Ana's father's recipe. We also shared the Tortilla Espanola amd Flan for dessert.The paella was served hot in a hot paella (pan, hence the dish name paella). The flavors and textures were great! The empanadas were crispy and rich in flavor! The flavor and texture of the tortilla was also on point! We each ordered flan for dessert. The custard-like dessert was topped with whipped creme Chantilly and an edible flower while sitting on a Spanish brandy that tasted a bit like coffee to me.