Marce Butierrez
I love the traditional atmosphere, historical memorabilia, and decoration. The food is good, affordable and tasty. The service seems good, but sadly we had a bad experience with a young waitress: he looked more worried about his own dinner time and all the time was unpolite and he rushed us and interrupted us. I hoped to had a relaxed time during my birthday and the waitress ruined my plans.
… moreTheo Lowe
Some of the best Italian food I have ever had. We had the appetizer plate, and every option was excellent. My favorite was the chicken, which was not only perfectly cooked, but also spiced in a way that made it far above any normal piece of chicken.
… moreWI Biker
Our first dinner experience at the Italian American Club did not disappoint! We came here with family that was visiting from out of town and everyone was very pleased with the dinner. We picked up a chicken parm with spaghetti, veal chop with spaghetti, Friday beer battered fish fry, and baked cod dinner. The portions of food are extremely generous and I assure you that you will not leave hungry when visiting the restaurant. The prices are also reasonable and the flavors are awesome. You need to head downstairs to visit the restaurant as the banquet hall, which looked nice for an event, is on the first level. I would say that calling ahead for a reservation would be a good idea and saves time in the end. Highly recommend and we will return here many more times based on our first experience!
… moreStephanie Oberg
My family has hosted numerous weddings, parties, and events with your restaurant over the years, and we have always been pleased with the service. I am not someone who typically complains or leaves negative feedback, as I understand that mistakes can happen.
However, our experience last weekend was deeply disappointing. Following the funeral of a loved one, my family reserved the downstairs area to gather.
Shortly after arriving, we were told by an IA employee that we could sit in a specific area. As we were settling in, a cook came out and spoke to us in a very disrespectful manner, questioning why we were seated there. Despite our attempts to explain that we had been directed there by staff, she would not allow us to speak, insisted we move, and rolled her eyes while doing so.
After relocating to the tables she instructed us to use, we waited for our food to be prepared. During this time, the cook brought bread to only one table because a personal friend of hers was seated there, while informing the rest of us that we would have to wait until our meals arrived.
This behavior was upsetting and unprofessional. Even more concerning was the lack of compassion shown, given that our family was gathering after the loss of a loved one. The dismissive and disrespectful treatment added unnecessary distress during an already difficult time. Not to mention the fact that we spend thousands of dollars for the event.
Unfortunately, due to this experience, our family has made the decision that we will no longer consider the Italian American Club for future events.
… moreM. G. R.
Lovely dinner at the Renaissance. Exceptional service from the young man who took care of us, and lovely food, with ample portions that will feed us all weekend, and ridiculously reasonable prices. I did coconut (jumbo butterfly) shrimp with sweet raspberry and savory herb and sour cream dips, with an achingly old-school, roasty baked potato, salad, and fresh baked bread. Spouse did the mostaciolli marinara, also with salad and fresh bread, and a Pepsi. $41.00. All incredibly satisfying and delicious.
And we’re going to be having leftovers for Sunday dinner.
All while sitting in an old school supper club, listening to Frank Sinatra. 10/10.
… moreLaura Kayler (Laura Elizabeth)
If I could give the food and atmosphere at the Italian American Society 10 stars i would highly recommend this beautiful supper club and bar! This was by far the best Italian food we have ever had. In addition very nice staff! The portions were huge!! Best ravioli,best lasagna we have ever tasted. The feel of this place is also full of history and beautiful in every way!!
… moreMelissa Malone
In town visiting and found so many highly rated Italian restaurants. IA was not my first choice but after reading the reviews and seeing the photos especially of the raviolis which look just like the ones I make. After arriving and being met by a homeless person asking for money, we quickly went in the restaurant. When you walk in you are transformed into an era of 1970’s and not retro. You walk downstairs to the restaurant and after a brief moment, the bartender say you can sit wherever you want. We took a seat at a four top. The chairs were mauve banquet chairs from the 70’s most definitely. They were ready to celebrate Easter with decor all over including a tree. After being served some hot fresh bread we were looking forward to the rest of the meal. The dipping olive oil needed some more flavor, but the bread was so fresh. We had the soup of the day which was cheese tortellini in a tomato soup with some fresh spinach that was really good. Could have had a little more salt but perfect so that you could add more if you wanted. On to the next. We decided on the combination. First there were two of us and when we ordered the waitress never said anything to reference that it was enough for literally 2-4 people and we had two! The menu stated It had a little taste of everything: lasagna mostaccioli, gnocchi, one cheese ravioli, one meat ravioli, sausage, and one meatball. When the plates arrived, it looked like a large platter of penne with red sauce. Literally the bottom was covered with the gnocchi and penne pasta. Then the rest of it was placed on top, and then the entire plate was covered in red sauce. You could not distinguish what was, and what wasn’t when looking at the plate. My feedback to IA on this plate is there so much that you’re expecting? Have the plate show each piece on its own so you truly get the flavors individually. Don’t make it into a giant Italian casserole, which is basically what it was. I will say we were in and out within 40 minutes.
It’s not often that I get this critical. I really try to give everybody the benefit of the doubt and find the positives which I hope you’ll see in my review. I was truly looking to an authentic Italian restaurant as I am Italian as well and cook my families recipes on a regular basis. Looks like next year when we return will be trying out some of the other options I had found.
The bartender was vaping and never once washed her hands. She sat there chatting with a friend looking at her 2” nails. I get the small town vibe, but if you’re inviting customers in, you should definitely be taking care of them, and not talking about all of your personal life to where people can hear it.
There was a woman who was maybe a manager , cook or the owner I’m not really sure. She definitely was engaged with other tables. You could tell my husband and I were definitely not from there and we’re in town visiting as everyone else was very social with her. We could tell it was a place the locals patronize and I get it, but at the same time it definitely made you feel like an outsider.
I hope this is taken as constructive feedback.
… moreSwift Swallow
Sometimes one needs to ask themselves, why has a great institution fallen on hard times?
The Italian American Club was a great restaurant that also provided charm and sophistication but it’s a shell of it once glorious self
The interior is all ratted up and looks abandoned while being full
The food is something awful where Olive Garden is a better alternative to this. Food is dry and lacking any flavor; again when OG is the better alternative then there are serious issues
Italian American Club should be embraced for what is has been for the great city of Kenosha, so seeing it in this disarray is saddening
… moreJ Stone
Large Portions – tasty dishes
The bartender was very good – drinks good
The location has limited hours. There are multiple areas that can be used for large group entertaining such as weddings and reunions.
… moreGeorge Kinsley
First time customers and now they will be seeing more of us. Excellent meal! Our party of 4 had 3 orders of the Italian combo, and 1 of the ravioli al forno; 5 stars all around. And that warm bread! Be sure to save some bread for the marinara. We cannot wait to go back to work through the menu.
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