Balistreri's Italian-american
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Customer Reviews (40 reviews)
Vincenzio
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2009The service was fantastic. The pizza was awful. The crust has NO flavor -- it is, however, very thin...which is normally good. Like eating cardboard that was slightly burned. Nice amount of toppings...if you don't... (more)
kjsupvest
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2009Amazingly thin - real Italian sausage and stretchy mozzarella. You can't find a thin crust like this with all the toppings. We travel 600 miles three or four times a year to have their pizza. It's incredible.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2008Aside from the parking mess, Balistreri's is an enjoyable restaurant with a great atmosphere, very good service, reasonable prices, and one of the best pizzas around. Their other menu items are also excellent, but... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2008Have been there several time, the pizza is the best. Parking on the street can be difficult to find during the busy supper hours but it is worth the trip. Staff is friendly and prices are reasonable. You can't go wrong... (more)
IWillTryIt
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2008After reading so many positive reviews I was psyched to try the "Best Pizza in Milwaukee" The crust is not only cracker thin, cracker is exactly what it is. No yeast in this dough, it's unleavened. Crispy, crunchy,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2007My family has been going to Balistreris for pizza for years. Never disappointed in the quality of the food. Staff is always very friendly. Might have to wait a bit on a Friday or a Saturday night to get a table but is well... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2007Quick service, excellent food. Clean restaurant with clean bathrooms. Missing a bar area. If you like thin crust pizza, you'll definitely want to eat here. One of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Old... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2007This pizza is the best in Milwaukee. Seating is a little crowded at times. I would try to go at a less busy time. But the food is top notch. Service is exceptional also. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2007I have been hearing about how great Balistreri's pizza is for years. I went there a couple of weeks ago and received great service on a busy night. The eggplant appetizer was outstanding. The pizza was good, but not the... (more)
nathosp33
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2006Being originally from Chicago, we tend to be extremely critical of pizza, italian beef and hotdogs. Balistreri's is easily the most flavorful pizza restaurant in town and rivals "home Run Inn" and "connies" from... (more)