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Address: 420 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 279-6660
Website: https://www.ilcervorestaurant.com/
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Il Cervo | Italian Restaurant in Milwaukee, WI
Destination rooftop restaurant serving city views and modern Italian cuisine in Milwaukee’s downtown Deer District, near the Fiserv Forum.
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Modern Italian cuisine atop the Trade Hotel, near the Fiserv Forum in the Deer District of Milwaukee.
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Il Cervo is open daily from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Those hours cover dinner service and evening events; special brunches and holiday hours (e.g., branded brunch …
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Victoria Repp
We had the most wonderful experience here! The restaurant sits on the rooftop of a hotel, and the whole space feels cozy and intimate. We loved the subtle Christmas décor, which made our late-night reservation feel even more special.
Everything we ordered was fantastic. The crispy pork belly was honestly one of the best things I’ve ever eaten — a must-order! We also tried the arancini, baked rotolo, and the filet mignon, and every dish was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the portions were surprisingly generous for such an upscale spot.
They have a great drink selection, including an extensive wine list, and the service was excellent from start to finish.
We loved everything about our experience!
… moreEverything we ordered was fantastic. The crispy pork belly was honestly one of the best things I’ve ever eaten — a must-order! We also tried the arancini, baked rotolo, and the filet mignon, and every dish was delicious. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the portions were surprisingly generous for such an upscale spot.
They have a great drink selection, including an extensive wine list, and the service was excellent from start to finish.
We loved everything about our experience!
Donya Donye
I dined at Il Cervo on October 31st for a pre-birthday dinner, and it was such a wonderful experience. My server was great. I wish I remembered her name because every dish she recommended was absolutely perfect. She was friendly, patient, and attentive, which made the whole evening feel really special.
For appetizers, I ordered the Calabrian Chili Crisp Mozzarella, and it was pretty good. The mix of chili oil, cheese, and salami was rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
For my main course, I had the Squid Ink Gnocchi with butter-poached lobster, squash-blossom cream, Calabrian chili, and preserved lemon. easily one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had as of recently.
I also want to give a big thank-you to Manager Kylie A. She stopped by my table to make sure I was having a great time and went out of her way to make my birthday dinner feel extra special. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and runs the restaurant with warmth and professionalism.
Everything about Il Cervo…the food, the atmosphere, and the staff made it such a memorable night. I’ll definitely be back soon and will be recommending it to my list of recommendations.
… moreFor appetizers, I ordered the Calabrian Chili Crisp Mozzarella, and it was pretty good. The mix of chili oil, cheese, and salami was rich, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
For my main course, I had the Squid Ink Gnocchi with butter-poached lobster, squash-blossom cream, Calabrian chili, and preserved lemon. easily one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had as of recently.
I also want to give a big thank-you to Manager Kylie A. She stopped by my table to make sure I was having a great time and went out of her way to make my birthday dinner feel extra special. You can tell she truly cares about her guests and runs the restaurant with warmth and professionalism.
Everything about Il Cervo…the food, the atmosphere, and the staff made it such a memorable night. I’ll definitely be back soon and will be recommending it to my list of recommendations.
Takayla Holmes
I ended up here after another restaurant canceled my reservation, and since they were open until midnight on a Sunday, I decided to give it a try. I had read a few reviews mentioning slow service and forgotten orders, and unfortunately that was my experience as well. My appetizer—garlic bread—never arrived. After waiting about 30 minutes for our entrées, I mentioned it to the server. He did offer to bring it out, but at that point I wasn’t sure how much longer it would take.
Because it was my birthday, they kindly offered a complimentary dessert, but my nut allergy limited the options. The pasta I ordered was delicious, so that was a highlight. My boyfriend, however, did not enjoy his filet mignon. He said it was tough, lacked seasoning, and the sides were underwhelming—the potatoes had almost no salt, and the broccoli tasted like it had just been steamed and placed on the plate. For a $65 entrée, it was disappointing, but after already waiting 30+ minutes, he didn’t want to send it back and risk waiting even longer.
Overall, our dinner took about an hour and a half, and that was with each of us ordering just one entrée and me having a scoop of ice cream. The restaurant wasn’t busy—maybe four guests total—and by the time our food arrived, it was just us and a small group at the bar.
… moreBecause it was my birthday, they kindly offered a complimentary dessert, but my nut allergy limited the options. The pasta I ordered was delicious, so that was a highlight. My boyfriend, however, did not enjoy his filet mignon. He said it was tough, lacked seasoning, and the sides were underwhelming—the potatoes had almost no salt, and the broccoli tasted like it had just been steamed and placed on the plate. For a $65 entrée, it was disappointing, but after already waiting 30+ minutes, he didn’t want to send it back and risk waiting even longer.
Overall, our dinner took about an hour and a half, and that was with each of us ordering just one entrée and me having a scoop of ice cream. The restaurant wasn’t busy—maybe four guests total—and by the time our food arrived, it was just us and a small group at the bar.
Sarah Muwonge
We absolutely LOVED our experience at Il Cervo! I had been before back in 2023 for a birthday dinner but was seated in another area of the restaurant. We had the arugula salad but the winner of the night was the foccacia bread with the fontina fonduta sauce! It was so good, we ended up ordering a 2nd serving. Our pasta entrees were also amazing: we went with the casconcelli and the crab pasta dish (oppeleti?). We also did two desserts (the italian wedding cake and the tiramisu). Both were excellent! Our drinks were also great. Our server Hailey did a phenomenal job of making suggestions and all of the waitstaff (hostesses, house manager, servers) were so welcoming! We will definitely be back again!
… moreWill Berytback
Cervo is a restaurant where every course feels considered, not composed to impress but to satisfy the discerning palate. The kitchen’s execution speaks with quiet confidence.
The mozzarella with tomato jam and rosemary focaccia set a balanced tone, while the truffle pasta stole the show… silky, aromatic, and indulgent. The filet mignon was perfectly tender, and the Italian wedding cake with pistachios and raspberries ended the night beautifully. Service was impeccable. Aubrey was attentive, knowledgeable, and warm, elevating the experience to something truly memorable.
… moreThe mozzarella with tomato jam and rosemary focaccia set a balanced tone, while the truffle pasta stole the show… silky, aromatic, and indulgent. The filet mignon was perfectly tender, and the Italian wedding cake with pistachios and raspberries ended the night beautifully. Service was impeccable. Aubrey was attentive, knowledgeable, and warm, elevating the experience to something truly memorable.
david peterson
Il Cervo located in the Trade Autograph Hotel is an exceptional restaurant. When you stay at the hotel, you know you’re at a great place to relax and enjoy some food and drink. Depending upon the time of day, all can be achieved at Cervo. In the lobby area I enjoyed sitting at the bar watching people checking in in the lobby. There were games on the TVs. The staff is very friendly and helpful with choosing both cocktails and food. I enjoyed some flatbread and a beer. They had a good selection both on tap as well as in the bottle or can. Wine and mixed drinks were also available. The bartender was also able to help my friend with a special blended cocktail. She enjoyed his creation.
The White Flatbread we ordered was very good. Prices were reasonable considering we were in a downtown hotel. The crowd ranged from young to old both dressed up and in flip-flops. The bartender indicated that there were a number of special events that weekend. This hotel is near the convention center.
Just as an FYI, Cervo is the name of 3 food venues, all within the Trade Hotel. Breakfast is served at the lobby location early in the day. The lobby bar menu is served all day. And the Italian restaurant is a high-end Italian white tablecloth restaurant that is open for the dinner crowd. All have the name Cervo on the menu but are all very different menus with the exception of some crossover foods.
I enjoyed the food in all three restaurants. The staff in all of the restaurants are exceptional. Clearly they care about good service to their customers!
… moreThe White Flatbread we ordered was very good. Prices were reasonable considering we were in a downtown hotel. The crowd ranged from young to old both dressed up and in flip-flops. The bartender indicated that there were a number of special events that weekend. This hotel is near the convention center.
Just as an FYI, Cervo is the name of 3 food venues, all within the Trade Hotel. Breakfast is served at the lobby location early in the day. The lobby bar menu is served all day. And the Italian restaurant is a high-end Italian white tablecloth restaurant that is open for the dinner crowd. All have the name Cervo on the menu but are all very different menus with the exception of some crossover foods.
I enjoyed the food in all three restaurants. The staff in all of the restaurants are exceptional. Clearly they care about good service to their customers!
Jennifer Dario
This spot has the potential for 5 stars, they miss the mark on service and atmosphere. The food was absolutely on point. Food served hot, flavorful, and presentation was elegant without it feeling pretentious with reasonable portion sizes. We went at 6pm and sat in the main dining room. I feel like they could use some sound treatment because I had a hard time hearing my husband speak from across the table and my neighbors conversing was distracting from the meal. We made a reservation and called ahead to let them know I was gluten and dairy free. The information wasn’t relayed to the server and there wasn’t a menu provided to show what was gluten free. Eventually the server and I navigated the menu, where I was able to get a pasta dish modified with a cashew cream sauce that was delicious. They were also able to do a gluten and dairy free espresso martini! I feel like the staff was fluttered as they forgot my husband’s beverage and 2 glasses of celebratory champagne. I want this restaurants to succeed because it has such great potential. Just not quite there.
… moreErica Karl
Had a lovely anniversary dinner here last night! Great service, amazing views, and incredible food! The chicken parmesan (spicy) was incredible, best chicken parm I’ve ever had, served over delicious risotto; the spice level was perfect with the spice not taking over the dish, but still added that perfect level of heat. My husband asked our server to surprise him for his entre so I don’t know what it was called, but it was fantastic. We also enjoyed the fried olives and Italian wedding cake.
… moreHunter Wolf
Lovely intimate dinner on a Friday night- indoor rooftop views overlooking Fiserv forum. Service was prompt and attentive, food exceeded expectations. I’d suggest making reservations, as this place is rather small (in a good way) and definitely busy at dinner time.
… moreLily Tyler
My birthday dinner here was 10/10! The staff was so kind and attentive, the food was incredible (my medium rare steak was cooked to perfection!), and the ambiance was perfect for our evening. My boyfriend booked us a table and requested a nice view and they did not disappoint! We got a corner table on the balcony and it was beautiful! They even brought me a GF dessert on the house at the end of the meal and the cheesecake was DELICIOUS! Always appreciate a place that goes above and beyond for their guests
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