Amilinda

4.5

288 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Amilinda is a celebrated Milwaukee restaurant known for its vibrant blend of Spanish and Portuguese-inspired cuisine. Owner and executive chef Gregory León leads the kitchen with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative flavor combinations. His culinary talent has earned him three James Beard Award nominations, highlighting his influence and expertise in the culinary world. Amilinda continues to be a standout dining experience with the reputation as a top dinning destination that attracts locals and visitors alike.

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, just blocks away from the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Pfister Hotel, Amilinda offers a cozy and inviting space with rustic decor, reflecting its Iberian Peninsula influences. The warm, intimate atmosphere complements the creative dishes from the kitchen, making it a destination for memorable meals.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Portuguese
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 369-3683
Website
http://www.amilinda.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gregory Leon
Catering
Amilinda offers catering services throughout Milwaukee, bringing Chef Gregory León’s Spanish and Portuguese-inspired cuisine to any event. The team will create custom menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a focus on quality and creativity, Amilinda’s catering ensures a memorable and flavorful dining experience.
Private party facilities
Amilinda hosts private events in its cozy downtown Milwaukee space, offering a warm, rustic ambiance perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. Chef Gregory León customizes menus with his signature Spanish and Portuguese-inspired dishes, ensuring personalized service and an unforgettable dining experience tailored to each occasion.

Location
315 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4301
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Located at 315 E Wisconsin Ave. between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Located between two HOP stops.One at Wisconsin Ave. and Broadway St. and one at Wisconsin Ave. and Milwaukee St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NYE '24 5:30 PM
$130.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
5:30 PM
Amilinda’s New Year’s Eve 2024 Five-Course Celebration Step into 2025 with a culinary journey like no other at Amilinda! Our special New Year’s Eve five-course dinner is a carefully curated celebration of bold Spanish and Portuguese flavors paired with seasonal ingredients. Each course is designed to excite the palate, offering a mix of traditional and modern influences that showcase our passion for honest, flavorful food. Elevate your evening with optional wine pairings selected to complement each dish. Reserve your table now and let’s make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable! Vegetarian/Vegan option available. Please note that there will be no substitutions or modifications to the dishes.
NYE '24 8:30 PM
$130.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
8:30 PM
Amilinda’s New Year’s Eve 2024 Five-Course Celebration Step into 2025 with a culinary journey like no other at Amilinda! Our special New Year’s Eve five-course dinner is a carefully curated celebration of bold Spanish and Portuguese flavors paired with seasonal ingredients. Each course is designed to excite the palate, offering a mix of traditional and modern influences that showcase our passion for honest, flavorful food. Elevate your evening with optional wine pairings selected to complement each dish. Reserve your table now and let’s make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable! Vegetarian/Vegan option available. Please note that there will be no substitutions or modifications to the dishes.

What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Wisconsin
Innovative
Milwaukee
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amilinda offers a dynamic dining experience with a "constantly changing menu" crafted by a "multiple James Beard nominate executive chef." Guests praise the "wonderful" Spanish-inspired dishes and "friendly" service. While some found the menu limited, standout entrees like quail and unique appetizers make for a "great date night experience."

288 Reviews

L
Liz
Milwaukee
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole vibe of the restaurant is welcoming and inclusive. When we first walked in the host was so nice. The food and wine was excellent.
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Katherine
VIP
Nashville
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! We enjoyed the warm ambiance.
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David
Northern MI
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining there and we will definitely be back. Everything was exquisite.
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Sheldyn
VIP
Milwaukee
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amilinda is my go-to place when I need great food in a cozy and comfy setting. Chef Leon is a wonderful host who takes time to check in with guests throughout the night. His staff excels at being gracious and helpful, without being intrusive. The menu changes regularly, which is great because I don't want to keep having the same thing over and over - no matter how good it is. And there is always a vegetarian option in the main course line up, which I appreciate. One word of advice: save room for dessert.
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Tom
VIP
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our very favorite eateries! We will be back again soon.
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Robb
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous evening with Chef Mary Kastman. The Quail was my favorite dish, and the Kumquat dessert was Devine. We also enjoyed the excellent suggestions of wine pairings. Looking forward to her new space, opening next spring.
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Marni
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amilinda…. Ahhh ❤️ staff is amazing but Chef makes this place what it is! Highly recommend to all!!
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Susan
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoy sitting at the counter and watching food preparation as well as conversations with staff/servers and chef. Aspects of Portuguese/Spanish cuisine are lovely! Ordered starter of salt cod in red pepper and main of black bass both were delicious. Salad chef provided sample of Portuguese cheese and broccolini salad, which I will order next time. We recently traveled to Spain and Portugal, and Amilinda is providing a wonderful dining experience! They were being filmed for Netflix- Chef's Table so make your reservations now!
AmilindaResponded on December 9, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your visit, it was a pleasure cooking for you. CORRECTION!!! NETFLIX WAS NOT FILMING AN EPISODE OF CHEFS TABLE. We did have TODOS Media Co. filming an Episode for a new show for Amazon Prime, I believe the show might of been described to you as similar to Chefs table
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Juan Carlos
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Appetizers as small, but entrees are big enough.
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vicki
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our dinners were not as good as in past visits. Our main courses arrived cold and the restaurant had few diners that night. My companion's steak was not very tender. In my reservation I noted that this was a birthday dinner but no recognition was made of that. There was only one dessert available that night and it was quite tasty. I might look for another special occassion restaurant next time we go out to celebrate.
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FAQs

Amilinda is rated 4.5 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

315 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4301

Additional information

Cross street
Located at 315 E Wisconsin Ave. between Milwaukee St. and Broadway St.
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Portuguese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Located between two HOP stops.One at Wisconsin Ave. and Broadway St. and one at Wisconsin Ave. and Milwaukee St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gregory Leon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.amilinda.com/
Phone number
(414) 369-3683
Catering
Amilinda offers catering services throughout Milwaukee, bringing Chef Gregory León’s Spanish and Portuguese-inspired cuisine to any event. The team will create custom menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients. With a focus on quality and creativity, Amilinda’s catering ensures a memorable and flavorful dining experience.
Private party facilities
Amilinda hosts private events in its cozy downtown Milwaukee space, offering a warm, rustic ambiance perfect for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations. Chef Gregory León customizes menus with his signature Spanish and Portuguese-inspired dishes, ensuring personalized service and an unforgettable dining experience tailored to each occasion.

Amilinda

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Additional information

Experiences

NYE '24 5:30 PM

NYE '24 8:30 PM

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What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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