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Safina Restaurant  - Safina, Milwaukee, WI

Safina

4.9 (400)
$31 to $50
Italian
785 N Jefferson St. , Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
It’s been over four years since guests last tasted the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant Giovanni’s. But all of that changes with Safina: a new casual Italian concept that comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.

Focusing on comforting dishes with roots in Sicily and the southern regions of Italy, Safina's goal is to keep the menu familiar and accessible. The restaurant also features a full bar and second-level seating, complete with wood and marble finishes that highlight the rustic, modern Italian ambiance.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 400 people are saying

Safina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Food

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambience

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Safina delights with "outstanding food and service," offering authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about their pasta and veal dishes, "best Italian in the city," and "incredible dining experience." The attentive staff, including hands-on owners, ensure every visit is memorable. Perfect for date nights or celebratory dinners.

400 Reviews
  1. Joel

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a great staff. Music was great! Food excellent!! Our waitress was so incredible and great!

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  2. John

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place all around- food, service and venue. We'll be back.

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  3. shelley

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. Highly recommend. The food, service and ambiance were outstanding.

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  4. Lynda VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy my experience at Safina. Great food and value. Appreciate the attention to detail and food quality.

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  5. Jenny

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance of this restaurant was so nice. Will definitely visit again!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will dream about the fusilloni al pistachio. Best pasta I have had in a long time. Service is always amazing here and the food is fantastic. Will be back!!

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  7. KatieG

    Milwaukee23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful dining experience from the bar to dining on the second level. Food and drinks were delicious. We sampled the entire appetizer and dessert menu, and each ordered an entree. We thoroughly enjoyed every single dish with one person in our group, saying she could eat the chicken parm every day for the rest of her life! Marissa, our waitress, was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable on the menu, which made our experience even more enjoyable. The manager came to check on our dining experience as well, which was a nice touch. Our group is looking forward to going back to Safina in the future!

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  8. renata VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Definitely coming back!

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  9. Paige

    Milwaukee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third visit and it was even better than the first two. Can’t wait to come back

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  10. Michele VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely date night. Started with a glass of wine at the bar then moved to a charming table in the dining room next to the window. We had their seafood salad, pistachio pesto pasta and chocolate panna cotta. Sweet waitress, owner came and checked in with us, and the whole evening was perfect.

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FAQs

Safina is rated 4.9 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
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785 N Jefferson St. , Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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