Paul Bartolotta

‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State

The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Begins Hiring For The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant

Milwaukee’s premier restaurant and catering organization to hire around 100 hourly roles in advance of Spring 2024 grand opening

Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to Compete on ‘Top Chef’

The upcoming season, filmed in Wisconsin, is set to air in March.

Bartolotta’s First in State to Win Award

For excellent Italian cuisine at Tosa restaurant. Plus: Allie Boy number 2, 'urban diner' for Water Street and a Weiner Window.

Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 Honored with Marchio Ospitalità Italiana Certification of Excellence

Italian American Chamber of Commerce honors The Bartolotta Restaurants with the only recognition ever in the state of Wisconsin

Meet Amanda Langler, New Executive Chef at Lake Park Bistro

Longtime Bartolotta alum will take the helm at high-end French restaurant.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announce Chef Amanda Langler as New Executive Chef of Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro

Celebrated and veteran chef will lead culinary team at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro following five-year turn as Executive Chef of Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse – Brookfield

Chefs Bartolotta, Kaysen to Host 5-Course Dinner

James Beard award-winners offer stories, gourmet food, wine at Bacchus Oct. 19.

Bartolotta Headquarters Moving to Walker’s Point

Current office will be razed for new Milwaukee Public Museum.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Gabriella Bauer Senior Director of Human Resources

Seasoned HR leader will oversee organizational development, recruitment, training, and performance management for growing restaurant and catering group

The Roundhouse Kicks Off Second Season

McKinley Marina beer garden and snack stand will host grand opening on May 25.

Milwaukee Film to Host Tribute Dinner to Chicago’s Revolutionary Chef Charlie Trotter on Monday, May 1, Featuring Two-time James Beard Winner Chef Paul Bartolotta at Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant

Featuring a five-course meal with five pairings inspired by the film “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter,” showing at The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival

The Gouda Girls Retire

Plus: First Chick-fil-A in a city neighborhood, two food trucks slated to launch first restaurants.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Proudly Announces Three Internal General Manager Promotions

Award-winning restaurant and catering group celebrates new leadership at Harbor House, Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant, and Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club

The Bartolotta Restaurants Celebrates 30 years

Restaurant group to mark milestone anniversary with special menu, yearlong celebration.

S’Blendid Boba Tea Plans Third Ward Pop-Up

Plus: Brand new spots for N/A cocktails and empanadas. And downtown bar suspended.

Milwaukee TV Show ‘Good Things Brewing’ Will Air Feb. 18

Tune in to NBC for the first episode of the Milwaukee-centric program.

VISIT Milwaukee Launches ‘Good Things Brewing’ Television Show in 15 Midwestern Markets

In creating “Good Things Brewing,” VISIT Milwaukee seeks to introduce the destination and all its amenities to new viewers to increase awareness of and drive visitation to Milwaukee, which was recently named one of the top places in the world for a visit in 2023 by National Geographic.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Names Sheryl Bunker as Chief Financial Officer

Veteran finance and accounting executive to oversee financial operations for Milwaukee’s premier restaurant and catering organization

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Brings Back Popular A La Carte Menu

Guest favorite dishes will be offered in addition to four-course menu as award-winning French restaurant celebrates 27th anniversary

Bartolotta Aims to Revitalize Historic Site

The Commodore, a restaurant and catering venue on Nagawicka Lake in Hartland, is planned to open next summer.

Destination Kohler Announces Headlining Talent and Ticket Sales for Kohler Food & Wine, October 20-23

The celebrity chef lineup includes Tom Colicchio, Esther Choi, David Rose, Ronnie Woo, Sherry Yard, Derrell Smith, Grace Ramirez, and cast members from “America’s Test Kitchen”

Republican Party Officially Selects Milwaukee for 2024 Convention

Milwaukee becomes first city to win back-to-back Democratic and Republican national conventions since 1972

Concession Stand at McKinley Marina Now Open

Bartolotta Restaurants has opened Roundhouse, will serve snacks and refreshments with lakefront views.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Names Megan McKenna Director of Specialty Concepts & New Project Development Lead

Restaurant and catering company celebrates veteran manager’s appointment to leadership team

The Bartolotta Restaurants Names Jennifer Wilke as Director Of People and Culture And Manuel Lara as Chief Human Resources Officer

Veteran human resources executives will oversee advancement of company culture, employee development and communications, and diversity and equity initiatives

Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s

Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Reopening Date For Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club

Greendale favorite to return as The Bartolotta Restaurants continues reopening phase with enhanced emphasis on health and hygiene protocols

New Brrr Garden and Cocoa Cream Puffs!

Kegel's offers beer garden with yurts. Lake Park Bistro reopens. View MKE closes.

New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe

Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces November 11 Reopening of Bacchus in Downtown Milwaukee

The Bartolotta Restaurants To Hire Front And Back-Of-House Positions As Milwaukee-Area Restaurants Re-Open

Hosts, servers, line cooks, dishwashers, and more needed as acclaimed restaurant and catering organization welcomes guests to new era of service and safety

VISIT Milwaukee Launches Community-Wide ‘Bring It Home’ Campaign

There has never been a more crucial time to bring future meetings business back to Milwaukee

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Reopening Of Harbor House On Lake Michigan On August 20 And Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse In Brookfield On September 2

Milwaukee favorites to welcome guests into a new era of service and hygiene protocols with enhanced dining experiences and upgraded amenities

VISIT Milwaukee launches virtual tour of Milwaukee in advance of DNC

30 videos narrated by community members allow visitors to explore the city from home

Mayor Barrett to Continue Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Series with New Webinar Tuesday

An Important Message from The Bartolotta Restaurants

Meet Wisconsin’s James Beard Semifinalists

Milwaukee's chefs continue to be recognized by the James Beard Awards.

The Bartolotta Restaurants March And April 2020 Listings

The Bartolotta Restaurants December 2019 Event Listings

The Bartolotta Restaurants will be closed on December 24 and December 25. Hours will vary on December 31 for New Year’s Eve.

The Bartolotta Restaurant November 2019 Events

The Bartolotta Restaurants is hosting pairing dinners at various restaurant locations.

The Bartolotta Restaurants October 2019 Event Listings

Listings update

Refreshed And Reimagined, Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant Redefines Fine Dining In Milwaukee

Award-winning eatery celebrates its 15th Anniversary

Bacchus Has Closed. Temporarily

After 15 years the interior will be renovated, the menu modified.

Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant Celebrates 15 Years with Re-energized Space and Dining Experience

Milwaukee original will temporarily close for planned renovations beginning July 22

New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point

Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.

Friends Remember, Praise Joe Bartolotta

One of city's top restauranteurs passes away, remembered for his kindness and passion.

Joe Bartolotta, beloved Co-Owner Passes Away at 60

The family asks for privacy at this time.

New Peruvian Restaurant for West Side

Plus: New bars in East Town, Walker's Point, St. Francis. And Beard nominees shut out.

City Has 7 James Beard Semifinalists

Four area chefs, two restauranteurs and one bar are Midwest semi-finalists.

Healthy Food for Downtown. Casual, Too.

Plus: Sky Bar comes to Walker's Point. And Mouth and Muscle to chew on three counties

More Poke for East Side

Plus: another Camp Bar. And the return of Bartolotta's.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $150