Craving a pizza that’s pure fire? Santino’s Little Italy in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood slings wood-fired masterpieces that’ll make you wanna kiss the chef 🤌.
With dough spun from imported Caputo flour, Wisconsin’s finest Grande cheese, and sauces that sing like Pavarotti, this spot turns pizza into an art form.
Add retro Italian flair, a patio for people-watching, and meatballs bigger than your fist, and you’ve got a must-visit Midwest gem. Mamma mia, let’s eat! 🍅
Food Highlights
- Paisano Pizza: A spicy-savory symphony with pesto, Italian sausage, asiago, and cherry tomatoes. Voted a crowd favorite for its bold flavors and wood-fired crunch. 🔥
- Diavolo Dolce: Sweet heat alert! Cayenne-spiked sauce, calabrese salami, and hot honey create a fiery tango on crispy crust. 🌶️🍯
- Italian Beef Giardiniera: Thinly sliced roast beef meets tangy giardiniera and melty mozzarella—a Chicago-meets-Italy collision. 🥩🧀
- Margherita: Simplicity perfected: San Marzano sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. A classic that’ll make nonnas nod in approval. 🇮🇹
- Agrigento: Garlic sauce, sausage, pepperoni, and mushrooms—a meat-lover’s dream with a garlicky punch. 🧄🍄
Atmosphere
Step into a retro dolce vita scene: Frank Sinatra croons from vintage posters, bocce ball clacks on the patio, and the wood-fired oven crackles like a campfire.
Exposed brick, checkered tables, and staff who treat you like family make it feel like a cozy Sicilian trattoria—but with way more Packers fans. 🎶🍷
Why It’s One of the Best in Wisconsin
Santino’s doesn’t just make pizza—they craft experiences. Locally sourced ingredients? Check.
A 6,000-pound Italian oven that required wall demolition? Check.
Gluten-free options that actually taste good? Double-check.
Add a wine list boasting Barolo and Brunello, plus housemade tiramisu, and you’ve got a spot worthy of its Yelp raves.
🍕 Bocce, vino, and la dolce vita—Santino’s Little Italy spices up Milwaukee nights with competitive leagues, private play, and elevated Italian vibes!
Bocce Ball Leagues
Sundays and Tuesdays light up with organized bocce leagues run by Racine’s Roma Lodge. Watch old-school Italian pros debate whose ball lands closer to the pallina (spoiler: it’s always heated 🔥).
Private Court Reservations
Snag the courts for family showdowns or friend rivalries! Reserve a slot for custom bocce battles paired with wood-fired pizza and Barolo. 🎱🍷
Private Events
Host birthdays, rehearsal dinners, or team gatherings in their expanded event space. Capacity? 45-50 guests—ideal for meatball-fueled celebrations.
Seasonal Perks
- Summer patios with fire pits crackling under Wisconsin stars.
- Amaro tastings—sip bitter liqueurs like a Roman nonno.
- Wine discoveries—staff love introducing rare Italian pours.
No need for a plane ticket—Santino’s brings Italy’s playful spirit to Bay View! 🏆🇮🇹
Address: 352 E Stewart St, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Phone: (414) 897-7367