San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

A phenomenal authentic Italian restaurant that offers a variety of dishes for a competitve price. Their pizzas are made in a wood fired oven which is visible from the seating area. The restaurant has limited seating but their service is excellent. Even though they were extremely busy, we were able to get seated at the bar and be treated with top-notch service by the bar tenders. The prices are competitive to downtown Milwaukee prices. Parking is difficult so this restaurant is best visited by walking.

One of the very best meals I’ve had since coming to Wisconsin. We ordered the gnochetti (exquisite), a margherita pizza, and the doppio calabrese… absolutely stunning. Perfect chew to the crust, and the pizza toppings were all incredible. Super friendly server as well. Absolutely recommend!

Excellent food. The Aperol Spritz tasted a bit like a Wisconsin Old Fashioned. The Bolognese was very good. The pizza is clearly the star of the show, though. The server was very friendly and very well trained. My only complaint is that it's very pricey.

Great Appetizer, fresh and light pizza, and we loved the desserts. Tiramisu was better than cannoli Staff were super friendly. The whole atmosphere was great

Stopped in for a late dinner during a quick work trip and so glad I did! The pizza was absolutely excellent, wait staff were friendly and the ambience was giving cozy Italian bistro.

How have I not found this gem of a restaurant until now?! Absolutely incredible Neopolitan style pizza. It was fun to sit next to the pizza oven and watch them make the pizzas. They even have seats surrounding it as well. We had a couple drink cocktails which were delicious. The meatball appetizer was just as incredible as the pizza. I would like to every order single pizza off the menu. The service was also very friendly and we loved our server who was very personable with us!

Such great pizza! The bruschetta is a must try! Our waiter, Megan was super great as well!

Incredible flavor in every bite. We had to wait like for 45 minutes to be seated but at the end it worth! I the sauce, the crust exquisite. Also the service was very kind and fast after all the time we had to wait. Thank you!

Excellent authentic pizza. Congratulations to the all the staff; well done! Popular spot for Bucks fans attending a game.

Best Neopolitan pie in town. Sit by the wood fired open and watch them being baked. Decent wine selection too.

Get there early if you don't have reservations! We walked in right at open knowing that we wanted to sit at the bar! The bartender was new and was FANTASTIC! she checked up on us throughout and made our time wonderful. The pizza is always superb. Drinks are refreshing, and salads are basic yet so delicious - one of my favorite Caesar's in the city! Do yourself a favor and stop by. We ended the meal with a pistachio cake that was the star of the meal.

In town for a business conference across the street, I was pleasantly surprised that the closest food turned out to be not only good but have a bit of a vibe too. Opting to dine alone for a "break" from talking, thinking, and socializing, I entered San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana solo on an autumn weeknight. I told the cheerful hostess it was just me and asked if a bar seat would do. She said there is a bar and also a pizza bar. Had never heard of pizza bar and so opted for that. While I have a woodfire oven pizza place in my neighborhood that I frequent, it does not have seating around the fire. My place missing out on an opportunity! At San Giorgio Pizzeria there is seating by the fire! Dine in the semi circle as part of a dozen patrons around the oven and the chefs prep area (with window separation). I was thoroughly entertained and educated. The head chef had two sous chefs operating with him this night. They turned out three pizzas every two minutes and by my math must turn out 1000 a night, between dine in and carry out. The same careful preparation to the dough was done to each and every pizza. I could go on and on. I will just say the bit of heat emanating over the window warmed me physically and that pizza was being made as an art warmed my soul. This is why some of the fast food style pizza chains are dying off. Why get junk when you can get something custom crafted with fresh ingredients made by hand? Service was top notch as well. I took one star off due to the mushroom and sausage on the salsicia (my neopolitan style pizza go to ) being so thick/large/heavy that the dough under it was under cooked and the toppings not hot/crisp. My local spot cuts these very thin and they feel and look done. The other way to view it is San Giorgio is thorough with toppings - the entire 'za was covered - so a fair trade off.

This place is almost perfect - I enjoyed all the food that I ate here, but ultimately felt that somehow the crust gets soggy in the center and makes it harder to eat the pizza. I had to fold my pizza in order for the toppings to not fall off. Though, I will say the crust was VERY good - thin, soft, and carries a sourdough-like flavor (not as sour but it definitely isn't just plain bread if you get what I'm trying to say). This is also more of a personal preference but I'm used to there being more cheese on the pizza. Is that authentic? Probably not - but again, personal preference. The pizzas are personal size and are cut into 4 slices. Service was great! Pizzas come out fast (they're only in the oven for 90 seconds!), the interior is clean, but seating is a bit limited. Mostly smaller tables and it was very busy when I dropped in on a Saturday night. Pizzas are also pretty pricey, average price I'd say is about $20-22/pie.

We came here after a game at UWM Panther Arena and had an amazing experience. Meghan was a fantastic server and everything that we ate and drank was delicious. We had the chef's special (surprise) pizza and while it was something that I wouldn't have picked off of a menu it was so tasty. We will definitely come back again!

Had an exceptional meal at San Giorgio's! This place was absolutely packed on a Wednesday night and now I understand why. Their menu includes wood fired pizzas, pastas, and apps. They even offer a gluten free Neapolitan style pizza crust which was fluffy and delicious. My partner said it was the best gluten free crust she had ever had. My margarita pizza was also delicious and cooked perfectly. They also offer quite a few tap beers and wines that were very tasty. The restaurant is very clean, busy and romantic. I would definitely return here again and will be thinking about that perfectly crispy pizza for some time.

Came here on a Saturday near opening. Got a seat at the bar and immediately ordered a pizza. The indoor was lively and got my pizza pretty quickly. Their drink menu seemed appetizing. Would get something if I came with friends. Pizza was really good, fresh, and the crust was amazing. A bit pricier than others in the area but would come back for sure. Seems like a great date spot.

What a beautiful restaurant and wonderful customer service! We walked in only for a quick cup of coffee from a small restaurant instead of Starbucks across the street. The restaurant and menu looked romantic, European, and interesting!

Great pizza! I've been to Florence, and at least in the MKE area, San Giorgio is the closest I've had to authentic Italian pizza! Highly recommend and can't wait to go back soon! Good mix of classy and casual, can get away with dressing up or staying comfortable!

Food: 10/10. Started with a Caesar salad that had perfectly crisp lettuce and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. I knew as soon as I got it, this meal would be insane. Followed it up with a San Giorgio pizza. One of the best pizzas I've ever had. The pancetta was done perfectly. The sunny side egg was innovative and a great complimentary flavor. Service: 10/10, received our food quickly and didn't have to wait for drinks. Ambiance: 10/10 Pretty cool spot with an ability to sit around the brick oven. The interior design was contemporary and tasteful. Vibes were overall excellent. Overall: I can't wait to back here. I'd get a pizza here every week for the rest of my life

Recommended by one of my favorite professors, San Giorgio was the best meal I've had in Milwaukee. Orders: Burrata: the perfect appetizer. Delicious bread with cheese, arugula, little tomatoes, and olive oil. Would order again. Paccheri Genovese: from their special menu - perfectly cooked pasta in a hardy beef chuck and onion sauce. The star of the table. It was literally SO good - a lovely balance of flavors. Ilario Pizza: sausage, mushrooms, and cheese. The crust was so light and fluffy. I liked the pasta better, but the pizza was still fantastic on its own. Margherita Pizza: a classic done really well. Fresh and light. A+ San Pelligrino: both the limonata (lemon) and aranciata (orange) were great! If you don't like stuff that's too tart, I'd go with the orange flavor - it was a bit sweeter. Our server was super attentive and made sure to let us know about everything that they had available. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, and the service was wonderful. We got to sit at the bar where they made the pizzas, and it was fun to interact with everyone at/behind the counter. I can see this making a cute date spot. Be sure to make a reservation because they can get quite busy!

San Giorgio is my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee. Visiting here this week, I never would have missed the opportunity to have dinner there tonight. Very simple meal that my wife and I shared. Arancini to start, and a Margherita pizza with pepperoni and Italian sausage. The crust is a dream! Excellent service provided by Meghan. At times, I think that she was more excited about our food than we were. The pizza chef was awesome. Great evening with my wife.

Have been wanting to try San Giorgio for a while now, and I am so happy we finally had the chance to go. I had heard great things from people who had eaten here before and it definitely lived up to the hype. The pizza was delicious and there were so many options that looked wonderful. We did not have a reservation but got a spot at the bar pretty quick. I would recommend calling ahead though to get a reservation as the place was very busy.

This place is amazing!! Call first to get reservations.I tried walking in 3 times and they were packed each time. it's a small place but the bar seats were perfect..it's actually a front row seat to watch the pizza magic.. The doppia calabrese is heaven on earth. If you enjoy good pizza this place is the place to be! The service was excellent , quick and knowledgeable about the menu items. You have to try this for yourself!

We really are remiss in not visiting San Giorgio earlier - all our friends love it and it's been on the "let's get there" list for a long time. We met some friends here and sat at the bar - the inside is bright and full of vintage advertising posters. Service was great - attentive and willing to make recommends when we needed them. The mister went with a pizza which was great - they're one of the best in the area for true Italian pizza. Great crust with a great red sauce. I had planned on pizza but was tempted by a white veal bolognese pasta - let me tell you friends, it was spectacular! Perfect pasta, perfect Ragu, perfect everything. Prices are a little on the high side but the quality justified it. Don't be a dumbass like me - come here now!

This is the spot for authentic Italian wood fire pizza! If you're not a fan of this style, that's a real shame. Everything at this restaurant is delicious. My only complaint would be the prices. As much as I'd like to, I wont be stopping by for take-out all the time because I can't afford it. But it's perfect for a night out! My husband and I have dined here a couple times and truly enjoyed everything we ordered. Our latest visit consisted of meatball appetizer, della casa salad, margarita pizza, lemonchello martini, and piece of tiramisu to go. The meatball appetizer comes with two huge meatballs drenched in sauce and flavor, and two small pieces of bread. Although the della casa salad consists of fresh greens and a light, tasty dressing, it's pretty plain for the price. An addition of tomatoes or onions could spice this up. The star of the show was the margarita pizza of course. The crust is a perfect balance of chewy and crispy. The olive oil and cheese are in complete unison with each other. The perfect pizza really! There are plenty of choices, but the classic margarita is always a great choice. Their tiramisu is awesome too, so don't pass it up if you have a sweet tooth like me!

10/10 food, service and dining vibes. A restaurant that will not go wrong in downtown Milwaukee. I have enjoyed the dining experience here. Tonight we were on our way to downtown so we made a last-min phone call at 4:30PM hoping to reserve a table. The lady was very helpful and arranged a table for us for 5PM. So I highly suggest you make a reservation if you are going during weekends. We arrived at 4:53PM. After checking with the super friendly host, we were immediately seated near the open pizza cooking area. Loved the casual delightful vibes! The food was amazing. We got the Americana pizza, the meatballs, the Paccheri a la Genovese and the warm coffee cocktail. Highly recommend all of the food. Especially the flavorful Paccheri a la Genovese if you want some pasta! The Americana is a star shape pizza with rich ricotta cheese filling in the dough and has some super crispy pepperoni and juicy sausage meat on top. The meatballs dish include two big meatballs immersed in the red sauce - good for two or three people to share!

I arrived downtown before a recent Bucks game with tons of time to spare, so I started wandering looking for someplace to go. I was crossing Old World Third St. and almost stopped at the Italian restaurant next door, but then I noticed San Giorgio was open. I've read about their special Vera Pizza Napoletana certification (which means their ingredients, pizza making process, and oven are certified as authentic for Neapolitan pizza), so I figured I'd stop in and try to order a pizza. I ended up being lucky that they were willing to seat me without a reservation because I would be done in time before that party arrived. I got a seat right in front of the pizza oven and ordered one of their special pizzas at that time, the Americana. According to the menu, the Americana is a star-shaped pizza with ricotta stuffed into the crust and topped with fresh sausage, cup pepperoni, mozzarella, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. I also noticed them putting fresh basil on top of the sauce while they were making it. I'm not sure if that's standard for all of their pizzas since it wasn't mentioned on the menu like everything else, but it might be given that that's pretty common ingredient in Neapolitan pizza. It's no exaggeration to say that this is one of the best pizzas I've ever had and I can only think of one other pizza that would be close to as good or on par. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, the cook on the pizza was perfect, and every flavor had its chance to shine. Stuffing the crust with ricotta is such an amazing upgrade over mozzarella stuffed crusts from fast food chains and I wish other places would do it. The pizza's definitely pricier at $30.95 than any other pizza I've paid for, but it was worth every penny. If you have a chance to sit in front of the pizza oven, request to do so. It's like getting a show with dinner watching them make the pizzas.

Pizza is so good! Drinks are a bit expensive. Highly recommend the Maria Carmella pizza and Tiramisu!

The Della Casa salad was--how to say--a container of mostly air. The pizzas were really good. The food took almost twice as long as promised, so that was frustrating.

What an amazing place for dinner. I was in town for a conference and did not want hotel food but also did not want to walk far.. The restaurant is right across from the hotel with great food and excellent service!

Walked in 10 min early to our reservation and we were sat right away. Our server was super nice and didn't take forever to come to us. Our appetizer was the arancini and was delicious and super fresh! pizza didn't take long and was just a classic Margherita pizza. Overall a cute place and definitely would come back.

My husband and I went TWICE for dinner while we were in town for Summerfest Tech (4 days long). We loved it that much. All of their pizzas are insanely delicious -- thats is not an exaggeration. One of their pizzas comes with a sunnyside up egg in the pizza, it was nice and runny -- not sure how they perfected it. Staff - incredibly helpful, kind and friendly Bathrooms - very clean Atmosphere - honestly, the incredible food makes it feel more upscale inside than it actually is. Nice casual place that many guests dress up for but you can still get away with a polo/khakis or nice blouse. Dessert - tiramisu was 3/5 stars I've had better We will visit again next time we are in Milwaukee!

Per quelli che parlano italiano: penso che questo posto è abbastanza buono per mangiare una pizza napoletana nella zona di Milwaukee. Anche la pasta è gustosa. Forse ci sono altri posti migliori, non lo so, ma questo posto mi è piaciuto molto. Pretty good authentic Neapolitan pizza in the Milwaukee area. The pasta is also tasty. Loved the margherita DOC and the rigatoni bolognese.

Exceptional Napoletana style pizza! The best part was ordering the "chef's choice" which was incredible. We also had a classic margarita that didn't disappoint. The crust was thin but crust still fluffy and cheese quality is exceptional. We enjoyed some appetizers as well. If you're looking for wood-fires oven pizza this is your spot. We will absolutely be thinking about this pizza for a while and will come back next time we are in Milwaukee.

Food was average. Pizza had a soggy crust and undercooked texture Super expensive for Average. Service was typical for a small restaurant.

My favorite neopolitan pizza in the city! Ambiance was excellent, excellent simple modern look. Service was great, meghan P was a really fun one to have around On to the food, -bruschetta: good but can skip - san giorgio pizza: their signature, this was excellent and I love the runny egg on top of the pizza -special of the day pizza: star shaped with ricotta cheese on the crust. INCREDIBLE, highly recommend -nUtElLa calzone: had high expectation but fell short. Pricey and dough was too chewy, would have been better if crispy Overall, amazing place to go for neopolitan pizza

Okay... why has it taken me so long to go to this place?! I seriously mean it when I say that San Giorgio's is the closet thing to real Italian pizza I have tried since I've been to Italy. I felt like I went back to Rome for a minute! The pizza was exceptional. I forgot the names of the pizzas we ordered, but mine had arugula, prosciutto and mozzarella. It was chewy and cheesy and the arugula made it so fresh! My friend's pizza had sausage, mushrooms and tomato and wow! It had a little kick to it too. It was actually cooked to perfection. The dough was thin and a little floppy- but the bottom was almost charred from the huge oven that's right in the middle of the pizza bar! So cool. I wish it had a little more tomato sauce on the pizzas- but that's only because it was so delicious and I wanted more! The Tiramisu was also so good and had a chocolate drizzle that just elevated the already wonderful dessert. This place is casual and modern but also has that vintage Italian vibe that really makes you believe you are sat in Italy! So cool. Definitely would recommend to everyone!

We had a nice experience here. The service was great, super accommodating for our group. The pasta I ordered was excellent- slow braised chuck roast with large homemade rigatoni noodles. The pizza was good as well. The only complaint I would have would be the price. Many of the pizzas were around $25-30 a piece and they were barely big enough to serve one. If they were beyond exceptional it would be one thing but I think for the quality you receive, the pizza was just okay for what you got. There were also a ton of fruit flies around our table which was a bit annoying throughout dinner.

Neapolitan pizza, which has a soft and chewy crust, is best eaten with a fork and knife or folded in half, especially since the juices from cooking can settle underneath. It's nothing like your typical chain pizza, which is what makes it SO GOOD. With fresh ingredients and lots of flavor, it's a refreshing change of pace from your usual go-to pizza. The San Giorgio is one of my favorites, with arugula and a fried egg! This is a relatively smaller restaurant and fills up fast, but it is an amazing spot for dates, friends, and even family meals. If you've thought of trying a neapolitan pizza, start here. You won't be disappointed!

Trendy place so that means dollar signs for food....with that said I could have left when I saw the menu prices but I'm glad I stayed. I was a table for 1 so I chose to sit at the bar.....if I wanted to sit around the pizza oven that required to be seated with hostess and a server. I sat at the first come first service area which worked for me playoff sports were on the TVs! Okay so I start with a meat and cheese board the meats were fresh and delicious the cheeses were great good variety but seemed like they were cut earlier or bought as small cubes. The tomato jam that came in the center of the plate was so delicious I would have ate it off the floor! My pizza was next came remember the name but it was finished with hott honey. Wow the crust airy and light the toppings perfectly crisped so good! If you do not mind the price this place is a must stop if you're downtown.

This is a meal I'll be thinking about for a long time. Got the Milano pizza, Chef's special pasta (with a tomato cream sauce), spinach salad, and... PISTACHIO CAKE. Buy this cake seriously.

Fantastic! The service at the bar tonight was a delight. The kindest, friendliest people work here. Warm and welcoming, so cozy. The food is superb, the music is perfect, we love to come here when we visit. They do not disappoint, truly authentic, wood fired neopolitan pizza perfection. The ceasar salad was great and the apps are spot on.

This place was great! Great cocktail menu, very friendly and quick service, and the food was good. I got the Americana pizza and it was cooked well and was not heavy or greasy. I selected this restaurant primarily based on proximity to my hotel, but I would return if I was in the area again!

The best Neapolitan pizza! We've been here a few times visiting Milwaukee and it never disappoints, so good! We had a group of 10 this time and the service was quick and the food was amazing we had the bruschetta, several different pizzas and our friend had the gluten free crust and loved it too. Will be back again!

We ordered 2 glasses of wine 2 pizzas and one salad. Also one soda and one dessert. Parking was 15 dollars. With all that together with a tip our night out cost $185.00. The salad did not look like anything like the picture of it on yelp. The three half apple slices were cut so thin you could almost see through them. The pizza was good but no way worth the cost to come from Muskego to Milwaukee for a night out. We can afford to eat anywhere we want but the price the restaurant charge for this night out is way overpriced. I can see why restaurants are always closing because the cost of just going out for two small pizzas is crazy.

Had a great dinner at San Giorgio Pizzeria. Attended a concert with the MSO at their Bradley Symphony Center. This place was an ideal location. Ate at the countertop right in front of the pizza oven. Started with the Noce e Gorgonzola salad. Delicious! They split the salad for my wife and me. Loved the crumbles of Gorgonzola. We ordered our pizzas and watched them assemble them. Had fun watching them bake inside that oven. My wife ordered the Salsiccia e Funghi and I had the San Giorgio. Both were elevated favorites of a sausage and mushroom or pepperoni pizza. Great crust. Loved the char that the hot oven provided in less than two minutes. We ended our dinner with their pistachio torte. Very light. Great ending to a delicious meal.

Our first visit was everything we hoped it would be. We were seated at the pizza bar where we watched the chef and his team put out pizza after pizza. It was so fun to watch! Everything that came out looked delicious. The drinks were great, the pizzas were fantastic, the service was great, and everyone was very friendly. The Quattro Formaggi was our favorite, and the Maria Carmella was also fantastic. We can't wait to go back!

Hands down one of the top ten best restaurants I've been to. The food was so delicious the staff was friendly. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly the bruschetta was amazing the bread was crispy in all the right places while still having softness and not soggy at all. And the pizza was just perfect. 10/10 would recommend.

This is an excellent pizzeria making authentic Neapolitan pies. And for all my fellow Wisconsinites they DO NOT drown the pizza in mozzarella. The cheese is fresh mozzarella and it is used to ACCENT the sauce, basil and toppings. Fà bené

True, authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with incredibly fresh ingredients, served by perhaps the friendliest wait staff I've cone in contact with in many years. Sublime!

We visited San Giorgio for dinner recently after visiting for drinks the weekend prior. We were seated at the pizza bar by the chefs, which I'd definitely recommend. It was great to watch them work the pizzas and the oven. We had the burrata and a couple of pizzas. The burrata was great, it was super high quality and seasoned perfectly. The pizzas were perfectly cooked and very delicious, from toppings to crust. We probably could have gotten by with one pizza - we both left with leftovers. Our server was attentive and the restaurant was lively without being crazy loud, though we were there early in the evening. Overall it was a very memorable and delicious dinner. We'll be back for sure!

Overall a wonderful spot. Grab reservations if you can but usually open seating. The space is wonderful for a date night of solo date. They didn't have the gargonzola salad when we went which was a bummer and we ordered risotto balls but were served the meatballs instead. Pizza was delicious and I enjoy telling friends about this gem in the city

The best pizza in Milwaukee! Great ingredients, nice ambiance for dates or group dinners

We had dinner here after going to a hockey game. We've gotten the pizza for carry out before and liked it. Most tables were filled at 8:30 so we were seated at the "pizza" bar. The waitress came over almost as soon as we were seated for drink orders. The drinks were good, if a bit pricey. (The drink menu had no prices listed) We ordered the calamari appetizer and a mushroom and sausage pizza. They were both good although the pizza came before the appetizer There isn't a lot of space at the bar so that presented a challenge. Also, we only had one set of plates so pizza crust and calamari sauce had to share the plate. The food is the star here and we'd go back

Run, don't walk! The best Neapolitan pizza in a fun, casual atmosphere. Fantastic specialty drinks, the pizza was so great we ordered one to go for the next day!

Ordered take out and service was quick and friendly. I ordered the Calabrese pizza and it was great. Price is a bit higher then other pizza spots but nonetheless was delicious. Open only for dinner time service which is after 5pm so be aware!

If we hadn't ordered a salad, this might have been a 5 star review. But the salad was so, so bad (we had the one with apples and nuts and blue cheese) that it almost ruined it for us. But the pizza was tasty and the roasted chicken and potatoes was also quite good.