Lupi & Iris

The Valentine's Day special at Lupi & Iris was delightful. We tried the fried, soft-boiled egg with King Trumpet mushrooms, short ribs & polenta and a slice of a chocolate cake with fresh raspberry preserves that bursted with fresh flavor. My boyfriend said the lobster bisque was the most delicious he'd ever had, and his chocolate-cherry-pistachio semifreddo was so decadent as well. The servers at Lupi & Iris are attentive and knowledgeable, and sitting at the Chef's Table was an absolute treat. The servers and food runners will chat with you as they prepare the dishes for delivery, and you get an up close look at how they cook many of the dishes, including thee wood-fired oven and stovetop right up front. Lupi & Iris is downtown destination when you're looking for upscale dining. Once you make a reservation, prepare for an extravagant evening!

Lupi and iris lives up to the hype! I came here for my birthday and they all said happy birthday, gave me a card, and even gave me a dessert. I felt special. The whole area was modern, gleaming.Changed plates and silverware and cleaned between each app. The server seemed genuinely excited about the food.Scallops and cauliflower were very good. 2. Still that rubbery textured with a crisp brown top and bottom.Ravioli and mushrooms. 5. Very good, especially the mushrooms. Brown butter likeSwordfish was the best thing we ate. It had so much components that you could eat separately. Each amazing.Panisse was also great. It was kinda a corn flour savory with balsamic and diced potatoes. The flourless brownie cake is thick but somewhat still light. I really like the walnut liquor ice cream. It was almost vanilla bourbon flavor. The apple tart cheese special had potential. There's honey, carmel, nuts, apples, philo dough, and a unique white cheese. I don't think it was for me. I also don't know if another cheese would be be better. Initially I was thinking Cheddar or goat, but I don't know anymore.

This restaurant wasn't my favorite. I enjoyed the appetizers more than my entree. The bread was good too but I feel like our entres lacked flavor. Especially my swordfish entree, but the service was okay overall. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant though. It is a beautiful space.

We had read great reviews of Lupi and Iris, so when it came time to celebrate a birthday this was the place we chose for lunch. I knew I would like the place when I first set foot in it. Lovely decor, wide open spaces, and a very welcoming staff. We both decided on the Menu D'Affaire. First we had a deliciously creamy butternut squash soup, accompanied by bread. Then Trofle Pasta, which I would compare to a very rich macaroni and cheese (but wonderfully flavored). For dessert we had olive oil cake which was served with a grapefruit sorbet with additional little bits of grapefruit. Additionally, the birthday guest was treated to a slice of cheesecake with a lit candle on top. Our server was efficient and personable. All in all, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I know I will be back!

Lupi and Iris is an upscale restaurant that absolutely lives up to the hype! The service is appropriate for vibe meaning it's not too quick, but paced out well between parts of the meal. I started with a mocktail that was delicious and not too sweet. The people I was with tried a variety of cocktails and loved them all and mentioned how strong they were. The bread is freshly baked from a local bakery and comes with butter and coarse flaky sea salt - delicious. The appetizer scallops were amazing (apparently they come with either 2 or 3 depending on the size). We also tried the appetizer portions of the lemon pasta and seafood risotto that were both extremely flavorful and you could tell they use high quality ingredients. I got the steak that was tender and cooked to perfection with a fresh herb sauce that complimented the steak well. The potatoes/mushrooms/onions were also incredible under the steak. Finally the dessert was all amazing! I'd highly recommend the date cake as it was kind of like a sticky pudding that was decadent. I don't like the taste of alcohol so I wasn't a big fan of the pear brandy ice cream with it but the cooked pair was great! The olive oil cake is a must try and I'd absolutely get the caramel chocolate mousse again as well! Overall a great experience on all fronts! It is a bit on the pricier side, but definitely worth it!

We absolutely love this place! We try to stop here for lunch whenever we are in the downtown Milwaukee area. This time, we enjoyed the roasted squash soup which was do delicious. Creamy with a hint of sweetness. We also had the steak sandwich which consisted of tender slices of flank steak, aioli, roasted red onion, spinach and tomato on toasted ciabatta. Both were amazing. The bloody Mary's were awesome too!!!

Came to Lupi and Iris for Valentine's Day dinner and it did not disappoint. Lupi and Iris is a large welcoming space with a very modern, open and clean look. Despite being very open and being full with a lively crowd, the noise level is quite moderate given ceiling noise treatments. Well done as too many places don't address this. One thing I would note about Lupi and Iris is that it has too many high top tables to normal height dining tables for such a fine dining establishment. This mix of tables should be rethought to provide more normal dining height tables. We had the three course dinner. The bread service was fresh. I had this scallops starter and they were fresh and tasty with savory flavorings. I had the Bavette wood oven roasted Wagyu sirloin steak as the main. Wow this was super delicious. I had the sorbet for dessert and thought it was a little too tart. We had a nice yummy Pinot Noir. Service was ok but the server Christofer G. seemed a bit awkward and inexperienced and did not know how to coordinate and sequence serving to create a pleasant dining experience befitting a fine dining establishment. Despite abruptly stopping by the table at least half a dozen times we needed to stop him from again abruptly leaving and ask about the menu to start any discussion about the food options for the evening. Very strange. Would definitely come back. While the overall food experience and environment is at a pretty high level, I hope they work on a few areas to be more consistent.

Great atmosphere at the bar! Love the Happy Hour M-F ! Highly recommend the Cosmo and Burrata with focaccia bread! Always amazing staff and service.

Spectacular food, beautiful venue, amazing cocktails, and great service! One of my favorite things about Lupi & Iris is their bar and lounge area. The colors and decor really set the mood.

Celebrated my birthday at Lupi & Iris this year, starting with their happy hour at the bar. The bar opens early, but dine-in seating isn't available until 5:30. We enjoyed a glass of white wine, a Negroni, and an arancini appetizer before our reservation. The happy hour is fantastic, offering a selection of cocktails, wine, and light snacks. The bartenders were attentive and very helpful when it came to selecting a wine.Since we had an early dinner, we lucked out with a beautiful view of the restaurant and got to spend some extra time with our server, Louis, who was incredibly kind and helpful. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and I've ranked them in order of our favorites:Corzetti: A fan favorite for a reason! The pasta was perfectly al dente, with just the right amount of chew and sauce to pasta ratio.Wood Oven Veal Chop with Anchovy Garlic Sauce: An umami-rich, tender bite after bite--this dish was decadentOlive Oil Cake: Perfect textures and light summer flavors--just the right finish to the meal.Steak Tartare: Great classic dish, but definitely ask for some flaky salt Octopus Salad: Tasty, but I wish it had just a bit more punch in terms of flavor.Arancini: A nice bite-sized appetizer, but expected a bit more in terms of quantity and flavor for the aioli I'm happy to say I finally visited Lupi & Iris, and I'll definitely be back. I'm excited to see some fun menu changes with the upcoming seasons.