Reviews of Lupi & Iris. (Restaurant) in Milwaukee (Wisconsin).

Lupi & Iris

153 Reviews

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Fine dining restaurant

777 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Lupi & Iris

Mina H

A modern and contemporary atmosphere restaurant with French-Italian Riviera cuisine! We felt warmly welcomed by the ambiance and hospitality while being amused by such a spacious area filled with impressive touches. (Behind the bar area, there’s a temp controlled wine cellar, and then the airy main dining area where you can overlook at the kitchen from every table.) We were pleased with all the dishes (especially the desserts) we ordered and the friendly and professional service. Can’t wait to come back next time for dinner again to try the Bisteca (44 oz bone in angus porter house) and soon to be launched patio lunch or brunch (our server informed us that the lunch service will begin very soon in July) before the Milwaukee summer is over.

Anne Neuman

Beautiful restaurant, and amazing food. Everything was prepared very well, the chefs pay careful attention to flavors and details. Our server CJ was very attentive, knowledgeable and hospitable. I would give 5 stars on account of all those points, but the prices were too high for the portion size. We have traveled all over and dined in many varieties of restaurants, and though this is fine dining, the portions were slightly less than what I would expect or have experienced in similar establishments.

Linda Franzen

Wow! Loved Lupi and Iris, what a great addition to the Milwaukee restaurant scene! We frequently drive up from the Chicago area because of all the great food in this city. The restaurant itself is beautiful and open without being loud and cold. Our server was attentive and had helpful suggestions. We started with a seasonal appetizer of roasted squash and ricotta with grilled bread plus a bowl of soup with vegetables and scallops. For drinks we had the Oh Mio Ibisco and a glass of wine. For entrees we both had the Roasted Snapper, it was excellent with a crispy skin and olive tapenade served with potatoes and zucchini. We weren't planning on having dessert, but glad we decided on the olive oil cake. It was amazing, not only in flavor but in presentation. Overall, really impressed and highly recommend having dinner here. We parked at the Milwaukee Public Market and walked over.

Meredith Rice

My fiancé took me to Lupi and Iris for my birthday and it was fantastic. We sat at the Chef's Counter and had so much fun watching the food preparation. Now, let me tell you about this food. It was amazing. We got 1 appetizer, 1 pasta, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts, because... well... we couldn't decide and everything looked too good. Good is an understatement. At one point, my fiancé took a bite of the corzetti pasta and needed to sit in silence for a moment and contemplate life. My branzino was to die for. Our waitress Tessa took such good care of us. The sommelier, Q, was very kind and gave us wonderful wine suggestions when we (very obviously) did not know what we were doing. This is such a wonderful restaurant. It is fine dining without the uptight, stuffy ambiance. We will be back; sooner rather than later.

KNB KNB

Absolutely phenomenal from the reservation process, warm greeting by hosts, welcoming staff at the chefs counter and the insights from Chris (wine expert).The food, service and decor is Michelin star worthy. Coming from someone who’s dined at one of Chef Robuchon’s (highest Michelin Star Chef) restaurant in Paris. Words cannot express how impressed I was with Chef Siegel’s culinary works of art, friendly disposition and overall passion for quality service. Can’t wait to go back!

Beth Jaworski

We loved everything about our evening here. Great vibe when you walk in. Beautiful and elegant decor. Fabulous service. Amazing food. We started with the marinated olives and the taste au Chèvre. I had the grilled lobster for dinner and every bite was divine. Others in our party had the swordfish and the veal chop. All excellent. Veal chop was a very large serving. For dessert the four of us split an order of the olive oil cake and a pine nut tart. The perfect end to the evening. We definitely will be back.

Jennifer Joy

Beautiful Restaurant! Enjoyed the atmosphere and our Coctails. Looked at the menu and it looked like it was reasonably priced and had many unique meals. Will definitely go to dinner here when we visit Milwaukee again!

J Henry

Dined in main dining room adjacent to glass wine cellar. Attentive service. Mrs loved her asparagus and egg salad but only liked her veal chop. Proving she prefers her veal Sicilian style. My red snapper was seared perfectly. A little light on the serving of thinly sliced potatoes and zucchini but the olive tapenade was a great compliment. Cool bar room at front of space. Would like to have a quick bite for happy hour food menu. Outdoor dining under huge umbrellas also available. We will be returning for tastes of Italian and French inspired seafood soups.

John Graf

Lupi & Iris is a new upscale spot in downtown Milwaukee. It is a very large restaurant with sleek and modern decor. We started with drinks and several appetizers. They have a premium liquor selection and the apps we had were amazing, particularly the goat cheese. We also shared several entrees all of which were excellent but the linguine with lemon cream was our favorite. The desserts were equally as good especially the olive oil cake and the trio of sorbets. Our server, Alonzo, was very professional and took great care of us. This restaurant can certainly compete with restaurants in Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles. There is also good parking in the area and the restaurant is handicap accessible.

John Elliott

Wow! Fantastic dinner last night - a creative goat cheese tart appetizer, Branzino and Red Snapper dinners, followed by a chocolate pistachio dessert. Great service. Neat atmosphere. Energetic customers, especially for a Wednesday night. Even a drop by with co-owner and general manager for a nice talk. Best of all was the company with my bride of 27 years.

Daigham Bowers

What can I say about this venue? It was terrific from the host to the waitress, through the kitchen staff up to management; what an excellent team. The food was divine, and the drinks were surprising in the best way possible. If you have a special occasion or just looking to try something better than even a great experience, I highly recommend you give Lupi & Iris a go; it will not disappoint and only elevate your standards on what to expect from fine dining from that point forward.

Jennifer Schaefer

Great atmosphere. The spirits were a bit potent! We tried a few appetizers which had so much flavor. Definitely recommend the veal and the side of mushrooms. We dined on a Sunday evening which wasn’t busy.

Martha Rasmus

The setting was beautiful, up scale looking, lots of energy. Fun sitting near the kitchen. Unfortunately the food was very ordinary, several of the entries were bland, really missing seasoning. If they were to have subtle, refined flavor, we missed it. On a good note, the lamb chops and several salads were great. We don't mind spending money for a great dinner, but angry spending $100 each on a mediocre dinner.

Kishoree Boegel

Just amazing. The ambience, the food, the cocktails, the service. From start to finish, a culinary experience not to be missed!

Karen Lesuisse

Fine dining for MKE. Food was excellent. Superb wine selection, but I hope you like your reds chilled when served. For my husband not so much. I would say attentiveness of service for a fine dining establishment needs improvement. Some aspects were good, some not so much.

Amanda Venhaus

Went on a Wednesday night. Food was very fresh, but poorly seasoned(some things completely lacking salt), which I feel is just reiterated by the empty salt grinder on the table. Service was sufficient. The staff were very friendly, but often rushed and curt. They were kind to treat us to sparkling wine to end our meal for our anniversary.

Deborah Slota

One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Everything was flawless from start to finish. The beautiful personalities of everyone that worked there was the perfect accompaniment to the incredible food. Can't wait to visit again.

James G

One of the finest meals we’ve ever had in Milwaukee. The restaurant was beautiful, great lighting and decor. The menu was comprehensive and full of hard choices. Our service (at the bar, by Chris) was attentive, informative, and polite. Loved the olive appetizer (you were smart enough to allow the olives to reach room temperature and peak flavor before serving); the appetizer pastas (ravioli for my wife, corzetti for me) were both perfect (and will be ordered as an entree portion on a future visit); and the lamb chop entree was perfectly seasoned, cut, cooked & presented. Congrats on your opening and I foresee a long and successful run as one of Milwaukee’s top 3-5 restaurants. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. Your hospitality was greatly appreciated, and you can be certain we will return on a regular basis.

marie kingsbury

I would have given it 5 stars but they need to get the kinks out of their reservation system. I reserved on line then closer to our dinner date I called to confirm. We got to the restaurant at the appointed time to learn they had no record of our reservation! I was able to show them on my cell the date and time I called to confirm. At least to their credit they gave us a table.

Jen Espenscheid

This experience transcends. The food is impeccable. And we could hear each other talk at the table! Totally fabulous experience.

Christina Petrou

Every bite was a symphony of flavor: soup, frisée salad, truffle risotto, cheese plate, sea bass, and desserts of olive oil cake and custard. Stellar service from start to finish with a good-vibe atmosphere and upscale contemporary decor. Would give it 6 ⭐️ if that was an option!

Petra Van Malderen

We had a good time at Lupi and Iris. First of all, I must say that the decor / interior is classy. It feels like an interior of a trendy restaurant in NYC, Chicago or LA. For Milwaukee , this is is beyond exiting ! The food on the other hand still misses some finesse. The idea is there, now the restaurant needs to keep on focusing on the execution, mainly seasoning and presentation. We tried mainly meat dishes. I would come back to try the pastas and the fish entrees. The service needs improvement as well. The drinks came too slow ( after we finished a meal) and our server did not present us the full wine list. In a fine establishment, servers don’t come and ask every 5 minutes if we are still doing fine. I was annoyed being disturbed so often. The servers need more training and experience . Overall it was an ok experience and I recommend this restaurant.

Ryan Steel

Reservation for 7:15, finally sat at 8:00. 45 minutes past the reservation time, watching multiple groups who arrived after us get tables first is unacceptable. The food on the other hand was excellent, and our waitress and bar tender did an excellent job.

Maureen

Dined there last evening and it was almost perfect. Sam waited on the four of us and was attentive, patient, professional, and informative. But he was very, very busy, so much do that we actually saw him sprinting from the bar to the kitchen several times. The food was excellent esp. the goat cheese appetizer, the focaccia bread, the olive oil served with the bread as well as our entrees.The sole was perfection and the woman who deboned the sole at our table was an artist. Amazingly when asked a question she could not answer fully came back after consulting the chef with a full explanation. Very impressive! The sea bass, seafood stew, and sorbet trio were also outstanding. The brodo lobster broth soup was a bit disappointing in that it was too heavy on the crunchy cauliflower but the broth itself was very, very good! The veal chop while a very large portion was just OK in the flavor dept. as was the olive oil cake. The cake was not the star but rather the icing, filling and ice cream dominated it. We could barely taste the cake itself. We all agreed that the seasoning and subtlety of the flavors was the very best part of our meal and better than any dinner we’ve ever had in MKE. Thank you chef for NOT over using salt and giving us a tour of the flavors of Mediterranean sea coast through our palettes! The major glitch for this otherwise 5 star restaurant was that we had to ask (3 x’s) to have our table cleaned off between courses because olive oil, crumbs, and water were visible and unappetizing. The pace of the service was excellent until the main course. We waited with a table full of dirty dishes until someone (not Sam) came over and haphazardly removed them & did not wipe off the table. And then we waited for Sam who after being asked did wipe off the table. Our food finally arrived and was delicious. This table clearing/cleaning hiccup may seem minor to some but bothered all of us. For a $400 plus dinner in such a beautiful context, near perfect ambiance with outstanding food and an exceptional server should not be marred by such an easily remedied issue.

Ruth Thielen

Had an amazing anniversary here! Got to watch the chefs, owner came to our table. Octopus sauteed perfectly, Brodetto di Pesce was wonderful, delicious drinks. Chef Adam personally checked each dish leaving the kitchen. Well done Adam, we'll be back!

Garrett Yim

Very classy dining experience. We had a view of the kitchen and the Expo. The food was great, maybe a little overpriced. The dessert was worth the night out alone. Would go again.

Jeff Deyoung

We could of been in Nice or Cannes or Portofino or Genoa. Chef Adam Siegel nails the flavors of the Mediterranean. Excellent apps, salads, and entrees. We celebrated our anniversary here. Wanting a Riesling, one of the Sommeliers “Q” suggested a 1995 Kabinett. This also coincidentally is the year we were married. This great aged wine complemented the flavors of the food. Everything from start to finish was incredible. We will definitely be back.

Todd Backus

The food at Lupi & Iris was top notch, but a bit pricey. Location is great to experience downtown Milwaukee. This restaurant had a great vibe on a Friday evening.

Tom Hockel

We held our 7th annual Spring City Wine House Christmas party here tonight at Lupi & Iris. Twenty one people in the private rooms (Genoa & Barcelona). Excellent and attentive service by Daniela and Alex. Super nice and fun and accommodating. Lupi & Iris is an excellent and beautiful downtown Milwaukee restaurant, with really, really great service. We love to support local establishments and this place rocks! Thank you Dan Wustrack and the staff of Lupi & Iris for delivering amazing appetizers, entrees, desserts and Wine. This might rank as number one for us! We will be back. Great blessings and amazing success to all of you! Cheers! Tom Hockel Spring City Wine House

Jordan Kaminski

Service was good if not a little slow. The biggest disappointment was the food. I saw an earlier comment say “under seasoned and overcooked” and I couldn’t agree more. There is nothing separating this from any other over priced business district restaurant in any other city in America.

August Ristow IV

Super solid place. Great atmosphere, decent service, good wine list. Food was all well prepared. Smaller portions for the price point. Worth it tho.

Richard Salinas

This is definitely a swanky restaurant for milwaukee. You could easily place this restaurant in chicago or even NYC. Would recommend for the overall dining experience, it is very pricey though. Decor/atmosphere: 5/5 (absolutely loved the design/concept of this restaurant) Apps: 3.8/5 (the apps are pretty small, we got the goat cheese, Flatbread and a couple salads.....all were tasty just nothing that blew me away, the bread was fantastic btw, with the salted butter) Main: 4.3/5 (got two pastas which were very delicious as well as the seafood stew which also was tasty but it was relatively for pasta) Desserts: 5/5 (order all five desserts for the table, probably the best part of the meal) Service: 4/5 (good service, very nice server, just not great/memorable for this level of dining) Drinks/selection: 5/5 (full bar and extensive wine and spirit list) Value: 3/5 ($721 bill 4 people) but left satisfied Overall: 4.3/5, overall would recommend

Nicholas Binder

I was here for a work event, so not dinner. Their service is impeccable and the appetizers were amazing. Everything was fantastic and i can't wait to try a real meal here.

Nicole Willoughby

Inviting and warm atmosphere. Great food. This is a high-end upscale restaurant. Grilled lobster was great!

Michael Matter

Update Dec 2022: At the end of December, I visited Lupi & Iris (2nd visit)for my sister's birthday with a party of six (7pm). The dining room was buzzing with patrons eating, and the open kitchen dispatching dishes. I started with a glass of 2017 Barolo and the seasonal special, risotto tartufo. The risotto was creamy and toothsome with the aromatic pungency you expect from tartufo. The portion size was exactly what I wanted for my first course. During the first course, we were provided bread service, consisting of 2 types of bread andsalted butter. My sister is a bit of a paniphile, and she approved. For my main, I ordered a glass of 2013 reserve Barolo and the lamb chop. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the Barolo was impressive for BTG. The food and service during my second visit was molto buono. Our server was personable, polite, and funny. 4.9/5.0. Summer 2022: This was our first experience at Lupi and Iris, a new fine dining restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. My wife and I dined here together on a Saturday evening after spending the day visiting some family in Milwaukee. The restaurant is located inside of a fairly new building, and is connected to very nice parking garage that made parking and entering the restaurant a breeze. We paid $15 for parking due to special event pricing, but felt it was worth the convenience. Our reservation was rather early, but a number of tables were already seated when we arrived and the restaurant only became busier as the night progressed. Visually, the restaurant is very modern, with a full glass wine cellar in full view when you enter the restaurant. This stunning feature leads to an open dining room that is anchored by the open kitchen. The vibe feels upscale and modern throughout the restaurant. Things that went well: The food was very well executed and presented a surprising value for the quality. We started with the appetizer special of grilled octopus, followed by complimentary bread service. We each got an appetizer portion of pasta, followed by a main course each, and then shared a single desert. This was all accompanied by a very nice bottle of wine, and a large bottle of sparkling water. Standouts were the linguine, roasted chicken, and grilled octopus. The focaccia from rocket baby bakery was also fantastic. My favorite part was the wine, which was well-presented by the SOMM, who was friendly and knowledgeable, without being overbearing. Things that could use improvement: As we perused the wine list, the waiter brought a wine to suggest. There were details lacking in the knowledge and presentation of the wine that, I believe, need to be present when presenting a wine suggestion. These include the region the wine is from, the winemaker, and the varietal - at minimum. Next, during the clearing of our pasta course, my wine glass was knocked over, spilling 3/4 of a glass of Chablis on myself and the floor. The waiter apologized, but nothing else was done to rectify the situation. Thankfully, it was white wine, so the stains on my clothing are less noticeable. However, offering to pay for dry cleaning or bringing a small tasting of an alternate wine, or something of the sort would’ve been appreciated given the cost of the wine (>$100). Between courses; there were water spots and crumbs that fell onto the table. A nice touch for fine dining would be to wipe down the surface before bringing the next course (very minor criticism). During the desert offering, I was disappointed to find that they had no Madeira available. Not a deal breaker, but I would’ve enjoyed this, personally. Finally, the table next to us concluded their meal with complimentary cookies, which the waitress mentioned is how all meals conclude at the restaurant. We did not receive any cookies. This would be a non-issue had we not overheard the comment, but suggests some inconsistency. Overall, This place is putting out great food, the wine list is solid, and the overall experience was very enjoyable, despite small missteps in service. We will be back for a follow up visit soon.

Elaine Jaeger

A throw back, but an updated version of fine dining in Milwaukee. Finally. Hip & trendy. Staff was great. Highly recommend. It was truly a lovely evening.

Holly Waterman

Great service, a very cool vibe. Friendly staff! Menu makes your mouth water, I had the seabass! It was outstanding.

Holly Swezey

This was our 2nd visit and we thoroughly enjoy the food and the atmosphere. The food quality, presentation and flavors are wonderful. The only thing holding us back on a 5 star is the service. Both visits the service was slow, inexperienced and not attentive to the flow and timing of the meal. We will be back and look forward to the service hopefully improving with time and training.

Gypsi Kernats

Such a pleasurable experience. Took a friend there for his birthday. It's a fresh Mediterranean menu. Delicious flavors. The recommendations by our server and the chef didn't disappoint. I will undoubtedly be back.

David Roelke

A finely imagined and well executed new dining experience in downtown Milwaukee. Beautiful space with the noise levels just right. Extensive menu with many interesting choices. Every dish the 4 of us had was well executed. Cannot wait to return to try different items.

Lis S

Lupi & Iris has a rich, warm atmosphere despite its incredible size. We dined on a Monday anticipating smaller crowds. Not so. It’s clear this restaurant will become an anchor for downtown fine dining. Easily a draw for date nights, groups, business gatherings, or simply cocktails and appetizers. The venue effortlessly accommodates all. Considering the restaurant just opened, we did not encounter any of the usual kinks. Service was fantastic. The food was incredible. High quality ingredients came together with layers of flavor in each dish. Calamari was tender and fresh. Salads are all worth trying. The grilled swordfish was richened by the romanesco sauce and brightly lifted with lemon and fresh herbs. We normally stay with wine or bourbon. I would suggest an ice ball vs small cubes. Wine by the glass offering was also great. Overall there was a good familiarity in the food and atmosphere with a distinct elevation that would seem to certainly earn Lupi & Iris mass appeal for years to come.

Patti Gutglass

From walking in and being greeted warmly By hostess Sophie, to the wonderful service of Lauris, We completely enjoyed our dinner. We split two hors d'oeuvres and two meals, and everything was delicious. Management is walking around checking in with customers to make sure everything's OK, and I think that's really important especially when a restaurant is new. The restaurant itself is beautiful and creates a wonderful atmosphere for a special meal. We will definitely return.

B M

Lupi and Iris is a new restaurant by Award-winning Chef Adam Siegel & Michael DeMichele. Food: My wife and I started with drinks. She had the Hibiscus cocktail. Out of all the items we had on the menu, this was our least favorite. Wasn’t really our thing. That said, we started with the red wine ravioli appetizer. Firm pasta, wonderful flavor and a perfect appetizer size. For our mains, she chose the lemon pasta and I had the veal chop. Both were excellent! Veal was very soft, perfectly seasoned and melted in the mouth. The pasta was very light and buttery. The focaccia bread with the salted butter was a great touch as well. Lastly, we chose the olive oil cake and the nougat dessert. The olive oil cake was very good, but the nougat was top notch. Would definitely suggest alongside a cappuccino. Also note: Portion sizes on a whole were good, prices are fine dinning priced. Atmosphere: Very upscale setting, and LARGE space. If you are looking to impress for a crowd, this has to be one of the top places to consider in the downtown area. Plenty of space and a nice side room. Service: Being the second day open, all the servers and staff seemed on point and knowledgeable of the menu. Great service! My score: 8.75/10. So aside from every dish being well executed, desserts being on point and a courteous staff, I have one critique. Everything is REALLY good…but seems very safe. Nothing stood out as overly daring or adventurous. While this might be an unfair critique, since every dish is perfected, it wouldn’t be a place I’d suggest to more adventurous eaters. That said, I can’t stress this enough, everything was delicious and should definitely be considered as a contender for higher end downtown dinning.

Cynthia LaConte

This gorgeous restaurant brings a little bit of New York to Milwaukee, WI. The food was perfection, and the setting was sophisticated and elegant. Every detail was considered from brass inlay on the bar to beautiful original art on the walls. Definitely my new favorite dinner spot!

Ryan Spellecy

This was ridiculously good. We knew it would be with Adam Siegel and his team at the helm. We went for dinner and had the olive appetizer, which was simple but comforting and fruity with the addition of orange zest, Corzetti, and the Brodetto di Pesce. All were simply prepared, and simply excellent. Dessert was a pine nut torte or pie...who cares, it was amazing. I will take pics next time, but the ambiance and decor is amazing as well. I heard the General Manage, Scott Williams, had a role in the design and it was modern, yet warm. So often modern design can be cold with harsh lines. The use of brass and wood really helps make the place feel quite comfortable. It's like a modern, NY feel, but with a Milwaukee comfort. Definitely going back.

Anne Daniels

Went Thursday night, almost two weeks after they opened, and had a phenomenal time and meal. Great vibe, good service, food and beverages. So good I forgot to take any pictures. Can’t wait to go back for another special occasion and try some other dishes. We started with the Oh Mio and Gigi drinks with the Pissaladiere- great flavors. I felt like I was in Nice again. Then we had the branzino (could have used a little more dash of herbs), and a perfect lamb chop. Dessert was a moist olive cake with strawberry sorbet and lemon curd. Lots of wine by the glass choices at all price points. We had to ask for the bottle menu, and that had a wide array of choices and price points too.

E Will

Great service and atmosphere. Three stars because I was expecting an awesome meal. The food was average and lacking flavor so it was a disappointment in that respect.

Vince Katter

Our new favorite restaurant - beautiful interior, amazing food, and great service. You have to get the olive oil cake for dessert.

Christopher August

Wow! My wife and I recently dined here for lunch. It's a beautiful and cozy space with great service and amazing food. Highly recommended!

Mike Ertmer

This place is outstanding! Awesome ambiance. The food was impeccable. The service was outstanding!! Thanks for making our celebration one to remember.

Nicholas Goodwin

Everything was great including drinks, salad, steak for 2, and dessert. No complaints. Keep in mind it is pricey.

Jreggud

Food was very good, but overall experience was underwhelming.

Essy Kasia

Everything was spectacular from the food, service, vibe. Love the bar, it was so good we came back next day for brunch!

Said Hamideh

Weeks later, all the seafood broths really stand out in my recollection. When I go here I feel like I'm in Las Vegas but I'm in Milwaukee.

J.A. J.

Great new bar. tried apps and dessert...food has lots of flavor. on the pricier side, particularly for area but worth it for the once in a while nice night out. also good place to enjoy a drink after work at the bar. service is friendly, attentive and fast.

Morgan Fitzsimmons

Great food! Good service, slightly slow. Everything tastes amazing, and staff is incredibly nice! … you can talk to the trash cans in the bathrooms 🙃

Teresa Lemke

Absolutely amazing!!! The food was to die for and the server was fantastic. He gave great recommendations and made the experience enjoyable. I will definitely be back!!!

Karyn Roelke

Absolutely a delightful meal…beautiful restaurant with top-notch service and delicious food. Don’t miss the asparagus and egg salad, the trofie pasta and the semifreddo dessert. We can’t wait to go back!

Matt Cyrulnik

Absolutely beautiful presentation.

Christopher King

Pleasing decor. Bit pricey. Excellent friendly service. I had the ravioli which was tasty, but colder than room temperature, which was also cold.

Kate Handley

Sat outside beautiful night. We Ordered steak, pasta,seafood.Food was served warm on the cool side, service not so great kept apologizing for poor service

Jeff Kottke

This restaurant is one of the best in the midwest. Chef Adam's menu is fantastic. The Branzino was amazing. You need to experience this place!

Marty Kuta

Great apps, cocktails were very good, this is on the expensive side for dinner so make it count!

James Larson

Absolutely fantastic! Loved the whole experience, thank you for a great night— we’ll definitely be back

Patrick Vallely

Phenomenal experience. This is just what MKE needed to make an impact in its dated restaurant scene. Amazing food and service

Scott Swosinski

Risotto with shaved black truffle, and the grilled lobster were hits.

Theresa Kettner (Lazermaker)

Outstanding - great addition to downtown 🎉 Wine guy, servers... runners so fun!

Mitch Nelles

So good! It was tremendous. We had a great anniversary celebration!

David Foldy

From check in through to dessert, lights out. Well done and continued success to you all.

Scott Lurie

Outstanding meal! Great food. Wonderful service. DOVER sole was amazing.

Rebecca Weiser

Food was good but service was terribly slow and we often felt forgotten by staff. The food was in smaller portions then we were expecting considering the price and wait.

D D

A beautiful and new addition to the restaurant scene in MKE. High end w a fresh twist. Beautiful space, beautiful service, beautiful food.

Rhiannon Thomas

Absolutely fantastic. Atmosphere is very sophisticated, service is impeccable and food is amazing.

shalonda mccrory

Love this place!! Great food and a wonderful staff! Cannot wait to dine again!

Steve Treacy

Enjoyed the experience. Waitstaff was pleasant and the food was outstanding. We will be back

Jill S

Food was very good. Decor and ambience was nice.

Patrick O'Brien

Great new place. Awesome food and friendly staff. Dover sole was amazing

Damien Cross

Great food and atmosphere. Service was excellent.

Donece Thomas

Beautiful. Nice wait staff. Delicious food

elizabeth musch

Great service good food. A little loud

D Z

Appetizing lunch menu. Service with an eye for detail.

Brian Geskermann

Food and service was top notch. Great atmosphere.

Kyle Salewski

Phenomenal service and delicious food. Highly recommend.

Carol Stein

Delightful in every way; food, ambience, service.

certified forklift driver

Wow. Just wow. One of the best restaurants in Milwaukee, and at a VERY fair price too.

Kim Halula

Food was fabulous and our server Anton was wonderful! Can't wait to return!!!!!

Russel Brooks

Sooooo good. Adorable diners.

delphine Nicolas

Amazing French and Italian cuisine. Thank you Chef!

Charlie Dixon

Delicious and the atmosphere & staff are incredible

Sean Fulton

Hands down the best restaurant in Milwaukee in every possible way.

Justin Bodus

Great food! Pasta is home made and to die for!

Jen Fischer

Beautiful location and great service

Beth weston

Great atmosphere and food!

MusicIsLife

Service was poor and slow

Arthi Susai

Celebrated my husband’s dinner tonight at Lupi and Iris! Everything was amazing - our favorites: the mushroom risotto, bone-in NY strip and the table-side filleted dover sole! To top off a perfect night were beautiful desserts that were too cute to eat! Highly recommend coming here for a special night out!

Eve Wegener

There's a reason Lupi & Iris gets so much attention: it's THAT good. Our waiter, Stephanie, was attentive and courteous as our dishes made their way both in, and out. Now, I may be a tad bias given my love for goat cheese, but the Tarte Au Chèvre was a no brainer as my starter plate for what would end up being a wonderful night. The consistency of the cheese was creamy, and paired excellently with the smoked trout it shares a plate with. While waiting for this dish, our table was served a basket of house-made focaccia and a small bowl of French spices that our waiter explained was to be spread on basically anything at the table. This same spice bowl was brought out with my Dover sole; a dish I had long been waiting to try. I missed the name of the man who swiftly and accurately performed the table-side filleting of the fish, but it was fun to watch and reminded me how much I really enjoyed the presence of the staff. Once the tray was taken away, it was up to me to take the next step. As instructed earlier, I spread some herbs over the length of the fish and sliced a small portion off. As nice as it was to watch be prepared, it was even nicer to eat. Salty, flakey, and the light acidity of lemon complimented the almost sweet flesh of the sole. The sides for this dish are sautéed mushrooms and fingerling potatoes coated in a persillade sauce, both of which had a crispy edge and a made for a nice transition in-between bites and sips of my cocktail. Just as I thought I'd reached the last hole before the point of no return on my belt, there it was. Olive. Oil. Cake. It sat there for a moment, like they'd just revealed a precious gemstone. Notes of honey, pear, and ginger all slightly chilled make their way into the depths your mind and transport you to an oasis where its not 23 degrees and slushy outside. Take the people you love the most here. Thank you to the entire team in making my night special, I'll be returning for years to come.

Benjamin Haos

You'll break me making me even try and complain about places i love.

Stephen Hudson

Lupi and Iris is a true gem in Milwaukee. From the moment you step inside, you'll be struck by the restaurant's personality, which perfectly reflects its focus on a combination of wood-fired grill and fine dining. Our recent visit for Valentine's Day was a true delight. We were seated right next to the kitchen, which gave us a unique opportunity to watch the culinary magic unfold. To make the evening even more special, we had the pleasure of speaking with the talented executive sous-chef, who was kind enough to share her insights into the dishes we were about to enjoy. The braised beef ravioli was a masterpiece of flavor, with tender, juicy beef nestled inside delicate pasta. The sauce was rich and full-bodied, with just the right balance of spices. The New York strip was equally impressive, cooked to perfection and rendered beautifully so that it melted in our mouths. Overall, our experience at Lupi and Iris was nothing short of unforgettable. The food was impeccable, the service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was just perfect. We highly recommend Lupi and Iris for anyone looking for a special night out, and we can't wait to return for another unforgettable meal.

Jamal Perry (WhiteWiz)

Dope restaurant and happy hour

Cody Wyngaard

I’ll start by saying the staff was amazing and I dug the aesthetic of the place. The dessert was also fantastic. Where it fell flat with me though was the food. When you tout yourself as a fine dining restaurant, a certain level of execution is expected. I had the veal and my wife had the filet, and I think more could’ve been done with the vegetables, and I wasn’t crazy about the texture. I can chalk that up to personal taste. The thing I took umbrage with those was the lack of seasoning on the meat. For how nice of cuts they were, they lacked flavor and were just under seasoned. It’s a bummer because I was very excited to try this place.

Sami Alsadi

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