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The Bartolotta Restaurants have announced a February 4 reopening date for Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse in Mequon.

The Bartolotta Restaurants is announcing the reopening date for Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club in the historic village of Greendale, which will reopen Thursday, December 17.

The Bartolotta Restaurants is announcing the reopening of its most popular Milwaukee area restaurant, Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2020. It will reopen on Wednesday, December 9

Milwaukee’s premier destination for award-winning fine dining returns Wednesday, November 11, when Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant reopens with reimagined menu options and an elevated standard of safety and service that has come to define the new era of The Bartolotta Restaurants.

Hosts, servers, line cooks, dishwashers, and more needed as acclaimed restaurant and catering organization welcomes guests to new era of service and safety.

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, a Milwaukee original and the flagship restaurant in The Bartolotta Restaurants portfolio, is welcoming guests back with inspired menus based on authentic and traditional Italian dining; as well as a renewed commitment to safety and hygiene protocols for guests and team members. The restaurant will reopen its doors on Wednesday, July 8 – its return marking the first reopening for The Bartolotta Restaurants following temporary closures that went into effect in…

The Bartolotta Restaurants are temporarily closing our operations

The Bartolotta Restaurants are temporarily transitioning to curbside pickup for our guests

There is a new, kinetic energy emanating from Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant; one that’s replacing familiarity with freshness, juxtaposing the old with the new, and shattering long-held beliefs, and challenging the very idea of what fine dining can be in Downtown Milwaukee. The award-winning restaurant, located in the historic Cudahy Tower, is reopening its doors following a summer hiatus, with a reimagined experience, inspired interior design, and a bold new menu that reemphasizes…

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Anniversaries often serve as moments of reflection and recommitment to one’s purpose. In that spirit, The Bartolotta Restaurants is announcing that its award-winning Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant will close temporarily beginning July 22 for a series of planned upgrades and renovations to mark the venue’s 15th anniversary. Updates to the interior and the menu will enhance the restaurant’s features, creating a more vibrant dining experience for the Milwaukee community.

Joe Bartolotta, Co-Owner of The Bartolotta Restaurants, passed away peacefully in his sleep with a smile on his face last night at the age of 60.

The Bartolotta Restaurants is excited to announce that they are in discussions with Milwaukee County to assume operations at the McKinley Marina Roundhouse. Set on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the Roundhouse is a location which Bartolotta feels can be further activated with enhanced food and beverage services.

Care-a-lotta, the charitable arm of The Bartolotta Restaurants has selected Courage MKE as their partner for their upcoming gala in 2020 intended to raise awareness and funds for the local non-profit.

Harbor House welcomes a new Executive Chef to the helm this week. Chef John Korycki will lead the kitchen at the restaurant known for its New England style, fresh seafood flown in daily and views of Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee.

Helps us nominate Chef Juan Urbieta for a James Beard Award! Nominations are open through December 31, 2018.

Helps us nominate Chef Nick Wirth for a James Beard Award! Nominations are open through December 31, 2018.

The Bartolotta Restaurants’ flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta, dal 1993 will re-open for dinner service Wednesday, June 27 after recently completing a refresh of the dining room and a completely new kitchen. The management and staff are excited to invite loyal guests back, and encourage guests who have yet to try the restaurant to experience Ristorante Bartolotta’s special atmosphere for the first time.

Peck & Bushel, owned by husband and wife team Joe and Jennifer Fahey, operates as one of the largest organic apple orchards in the Midwest. With an increased demand for private boutique events, the couple partnered with Bartolotta Catering & Events to deliver world-class service and cuisine for all events to match their rustic, elegant venue.

The James Beard Foundation announced its award semifinalists for 2018. Milwaukee’s culinary scene received several nods, among them were Joe & Paul Bartolotta, Co-owners of The Bartolotta Restaurants, nominated for the “Best Restaurateur Award” for the second year in a row.

The Bartolotta Restaurants' charitable arm, Care-a-lotta will partner with The Women’s Center in 2018.

The Bartolotta Restaurant Group to become exclusive caterer for the Italian Community Center.