Since 1989, Mimmas Cafe has been a Milwaukee destination for delicious Italian cuisine and an authentic Italian dining experience . Mimma's menu is a celebration of food from all regions of Italy; from Sicily to Tuscany, taking diners on a romantic journey through some of it's most flavorful culinary traditions.

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28 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 4 / 5

(28 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 28 reviews

5 stars

(15)

4 stars

(5)

3 stars

(2)

2 stars

(4)

1 star

(2)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(12)
fit for foodies(11)
neighborhood gem(10)

romantic(8)
notable wine list(7)
good for groups(4)

Mimmas Cafe Reviews List

Review 1 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really enjoyed our meal at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2011

Dined on 04/13/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Really enjoyed our meal at Mimmas Cafe. We were seated at a table in the window which made for great people watching on a busy Saturday night. The food was excellent and was served hot and fresh. Our server had a good understanding of the specials and answered our questions easily. We will definitely dine here again!"

Dined on 04/13/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love the desserts.. Exceptional

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2010

Dined on 04/05/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love the desserts.. Exceptional double espresso.. and extensive italian wine list."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 3 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

EXTENSIVE PASTA MENU AND THE

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/19/2013

2003

Dined on 03/19/2013

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"EXTENSIVE PASTA MENU AND THE SPECIALS ARE AWESOME. VERY ACCOMMODATING COOK REGARDING GLUTEN FREE ITEMS AND MORE THAN HAPPY TO MIX AND MATCH FROM SEVERAL PASTA DISHES...THE BEST PLACE TO EAT IN MILWAUKEE."

Dined on 03/19/2013

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 4 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food and service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wonderful food and service as always. Love this place!"

Dined on 03/16/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 5 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mimmas Cafe is Special

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A great, classic restaurant that helps to make Milwaukee special. As some of the people in our party had never been to Mimmas, the waiter was very patient in answering questions regarding entree choices and wine selections. We were never rushed and had a wonderful dinner.

The owner stopped at our table and others throughout the evening and made eveeryone feel like family. We need to continue to support restaurants like Mimmas Cafe."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 6 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time dining here. Would

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"First time dining here. Would definitely go back!"

Dined on 02/23/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I have been to Mimma's Cafe

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I have been to Mimma's Cafe twice, and both times the food has been quite good, and the service quite bad."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Special Features: romantic

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Review 8 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2006

Dined on 02/15/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The restaurant uses questionable tactics to stick it to customers with the final bill. The restaurant has a six page menu and that is conveniently missing the last page. The last page of course is where the most expensive entree's would be located. Mimmas waiter reads off 4 to 5 special items and leaves out prices. I made the mistake of not asking the cost since it was date night and did not want to make the other person worry about what they ordered. Once the final bill arrived I was shocked to see the "Specials" priced ($45) at twice the price of the most expensive menu item ($21.95). In addition, during the happy hour with advertised martini specials at $5 and half priced mixed drinks our martinis cost $12.95 and $13.95."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2006

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Review 9 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was OK. If you are I the rested in the specials make sure you ask the price. Our specials were double what regular menus items were."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

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Review 10 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I had heard many positive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I had heard many positive things about this restaurant in the past. This had prompted my fiancee and I to try it out on Valentine's Day for dinner. The food was very good, however their selection did not include any "Americanized" Italian meals. For instance, nothing simple like lasagna, spaghetti, chicken fettuccine, etc. Our waiter appeared quite rushed, even though there were very few tables taken. They had about 7-8 Valentine's Day specials. None of which were printed on any sort of list. Therefore, leading to our waiter telling us the ins and outs of every Special at our table. The specials took him roughly 2 minutes to tell us and we were so frustrated with trying to remember them, that we dismissed them immediately."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 11 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

“Avoid this restaurant - it's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2002

Dined on 02/09/2013

2002

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"“Avoid this restaurant - it's outlived its culinary life”

We were hoping for a great Italian meal. When we arrived, we waited in lobby area and were told by the bartender and four servers that the hostess (it's actually Mimma...a very nice lady, btw) would come to seat us. A few minutes later, she approached and offered us two tables. One was in the middle of the main flow between hostess stand and dining room. The other was adjacent to the kitchen door. My mistake...I chose that one and sat with my back to the kitchen door. In addition to the ever-swinging door, it was clear the back entry would be open from time to time as the cold air rushed into the restaurant (and onto my back). Incidentally, there was a very nice table for two in t"

Dined on 02/09/2013

2002

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Review 12 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Neighborhood Italian Rest

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/22/2013

2010

Dined on 01/22/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is a hidden gem just a short way from downtown. Tucked in the real Italian area of Milwaukee it is a family run business. The food is always excellent and at a very reasonable price. The Linguini del Golfo is my favorite!Each January when I drive over 300 miles to attend a meeting in Milwaukee, Mimma's is the place where I take people for our first dinner!"

Dined on 01/22/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food good..service poor..a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/19/2013

2004

Dined on 01/19/2013

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food good..service poor..a constant rush by the waiter even though the place was not full!"

Dined on 01/19/2013

2004

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Review 14 for Mimmas Cafe

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Italian Fast Food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/18/2013

2011

Dined on 01/18/2013

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food was boring and reminiscent of a chain resturant; far too much sauce and scalding hot (indicating a microwave used in the kitchen). The decor was that of a bad 80's movie and the waitstaff was loud and intrusive. The chef was at the bar chatting with his friends while his staff microwaved our frozen pasta; very disapointing."

Dined on 01/18/2013

2011

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mimmas Cafe

Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

1 out of 1 recommend this product

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