We went there to celebrate my birthday. We were promptly greeted and went to the bar for a drink. Bartenders were extremely nice, great drink suggestions and the cocktails were very good. We decided to eat at the bar because we liked how well it was designed and the bartenders were very good at customer service. The appetizers were very good, tasty and just the right size. We were unsure what to order for dinner and in speaking with 2 other gentlemen who were at the bar, and how much they enjoyed their meals, we decided to order the steak and the lamb chops. Both were sooo tasty and delicious. The amount of food was just right. Of course, since it was my birthday we had to have dessert, which was perfectly balanced. Overall an amazing night, thank you!

First of all, what a beautiful restaurant!! It was stunning with a large dining area, view into the kitchen, private rooms, and a bar. They had a great wine selection and options. We did everything family style since the pastas come appetizer sized and split 2 apps, 2 pastas, and a main entree was plenty for us 3 girls! The octopus was delicious with a great sauce and cooked very tender. The pastas were probably my favorite both were fresh and hot and tasty. The duck was also delicious and I would get it again! We got the sauce on the side but it does come with a sauce as well!

Prepare to be wowed when you enter Lupi & Iris. The stunning interior is what you might find at a fine dining restaurant in New York, Chicago or LA. This restaurant is large. I bet it could easily accommodate over 200 guests. I appreciated the sound dampening ceiling that allows you to have a normal conversation. The massive open-air kitchen is in the rear. It features an incredible wood-burning oven and grill that is used in many of the dishes. You can dine at the Chef's counter that surrounds the kitchen. Chef Adam Seigel won a James Beard Midwest Best Chef Award for his work at the Lake Park Bistro in 2008. Lupi & Iris was a semifinalist for the James Beard Best New Restaurant Award in 2023. Ian was an outstanding server. When we asked for signatures, he quickly pointed out the best of the best among starters and entrees. We were also impressed by how he checked on each diner without interrupting our group conversation. The menu is described as cuisine from the French & Italian Riviera. Here's what we ordered: Starters: * Conichons - Miniature pickles * Datiles Rellenos - Ham wrapped dates Entrees: * Costoletta di Vitello - Char roasted veal rib chop * Trofie al Limone - Hand-rolled pasta tossed in a sauce of fresh ricotta, pecorino and parmesan cheeses Desserts: * Olive Oil Cake - Lemon olive oil cake, mascarpone cream, basil ice cream * Caramel Pot De Crème - Caramel custard, caramelia chocolate cremeux The entrees and desserts were show-stoppers. Incredible flavor and presentation. Lupi & Iris would be a perfect setting for closing a deal, team building or celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Can't wait to return!!

The service is absolutely amazing . Food was delicious. Celebrated a birthday and it was a very nice time . We will be back .

Fine Dining at another level! From the moment I walked in, to being seated at the Chef's Counter and having my meal served, the dining experience was upscale, intimate, personal and vibrant. I highly recommend getting a reservation at the Chef's Counter. A very unforgettable experience. You see how important every team member's role is in the kitchen in order for it to flow as smoothly as it does at Lupi & Iris. The execution was flawless. All the dishes we ordered were AMAZING. Two stand out dishes I would recommend are Pulpo a la Parrilla (octopus), and Pez Espada (swordfish). Both dishes were cooked to perfection with the right amount of tenderness and flavor. The attention to detail on the cook time and seasoning were perfect. Lastly, the rave about their Olive Oil Cake is true. Definitely a must order to end the meal. What a memorable experience!

I was able to make a reservation for dinner on Saturday at Lupi and Iris and had an excellent meal. To start, we were greeted by the host and our coats were taken. They also had a cocktail lounge to get a drink while waiting for your table which I really liked. Nothing worse than being in a crammed space when waiting for a table. For the meal, their menu seemed to be more seafood forward as they had a lot of fish options but they had some others as well. We got the sword fish and lamb and both were delicious. The star of the meal was a praline mousse we got for dessert. Honestly, one of the best desserts I have had. Definitely would recommend checking this place out.

Located within walking distance from the Milwaukee Art Museum, we stopped by for lunch before hand. We had the 3 course meal. It was amazing and by far the best meal we've had this year! The pork was smokey and perfectly charred. I can't stop thinking about the tangy, delicious black currant sorbet! Fun fact, growing black currant was banned for over half a century because it was a vector for a fungal infection in white pine which threatened the timber industry. This is the type of meal that's def worthy of them being a James Beard finalist.

First of all, the space itself is so cool. It has an awesome aesthetic that feels warm despite the giant space, and modern with the decor and lighting. It's in a great location right on the lower east side and perfect before going to Cathedral Square or any of the event venues in town. The service we received on Easter was outstanding. The staff worked very well as a team and we never had empty water glasses or coffee mugs, but they let us eat and enjoy in peace. Our server was charming and super friendly, probably among the best service I've had at any meal. And the food: well, no surprise as I'd been here previously for a jazz dinner, but it was fantastic. The amount of options they had for a holiday prix fixe 3-course menu was unusually large. The three of us all found different things we were excited about for each course. My shrimp and bean salad was bright and felt healthy with good, fresh shrimp. The ragu had an awesome pasta that was cooked beautifully and had a great texture to it, with a delicious bit of heat to it as well. I was also able to try the flank steak and really enjoyed the tasty char on the crust of it, with an extremely tender steak beneath. I loved my olive oil cake at the end and thought the candied lemon rinds were a nice touch for both the plating and the flavor. I'd come back here for a special occasion, no question, or a higher end date night. Their drinks are fun and they have a good wine list, so a stop just for the bar may be worthwhile sometime too.

Partly because the reviews we read about the restaurant were uneven, we debated for a while whether to dine at Lupi & Iris but finally decided to try it after hearing high praises from a foodie acquaintance. The building's exterior and interior are meticulously designed and beautifully decorated, and its facilities are super modern and carefully maintained, showing that the restaurant is aiming to be a fine dining place. As it is already over 20 months since its initial opening, the servers have presumably gone through rigorous training and seem graceful and competent. The beverage selection of the restaurant is reputed to be the best in Milwaukee, and we believe this is true. The Riesling Spätlese we ordered from the menu was one of the best Rieslings we've tried, and the non-alcoholic cocktail Mulo Rosso also had a very pleasant taste. We ordered Cappesante Dorate (seared sea scallops) as our appetizer and found it to be superbly prepared with a complex flavor profile. The quality of this dish can compare with the best scallop dishes we've ever had anywhere. The pasta dish we ordered was the very popular Cavatelli con Ragu. The ground pork clearly came from very high-quality meat, and vegetables (a very small quantity) complemented the meat and pasta well. This was a tasty dish, but it was a little too salty for us and not as unique as the seared scallops. We shared the Loup de Mer (baked Mediterranean Sea Bass) as our main dish. The chef kindly separated it into two portions for our convenience. The fish was cooked to perfection, and the many other ingredients added to the richness of the dish's flavors. One of us normally does not like to eat the skin of fish but got the courage to try it and enjoyed it. The dessert that we ordered was Torta Caprese (Flourless chocolate walnut cake with walnut-liquor ice cream). The cake was a little try, but the ice cream tasted divine. The decaffeinated expresso we had after the meal was delightful in terms of both aroma and taste. It is not common to get such good expresso from local restaurants and coffee shops. So, we were very impressed. Overall, we are extremely happy to have found this place, and we'll for sure go back. The prices are clearly in the high range but in our view fully justified given the high quality of its dishes and beverages. The attention to detail can compare to any fine dining restaurant in the city, and we also like that fact that diners can order from an à la carte menu rather than having to accept a prix fixe menu that most fine dining restaurants in the market have adopted after the pandemic.