This comprehensive guide covers the best dine-in restaurants by geographic area plus top sources for unbaked lasagna to finish at home—organized to help families plan efficient outings throughout Milwaukee, the North Shore, and surrounding counties.

From a pizzeria firing pies at 900°F to century-old bakeries on Brady Street, this guide covers every essential Italian dining experience across the greater Milwaukee area—fine dining destinations, neighborhood trattorias, legendary pizza joints, authentic delis, and the gelaterias worth crossing town for.