Mike La Susa’s
8955 S 5th Ave, Oak Creek, WI, 53154
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Address :
8955 S 5th Ave
Oak Creek, WI, 53154 - Phone (414) 304-5795
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Ashely V.
We were immediately greeted on a Friday night as soon as we walked in. The hostess was funny and gave us different seating choices; either the lovers booth where my DH and I could sit side by side, or at a table for two. Our waitress was friendly enough, but extremely flighty. We never heard the specials, and our appetizer came after our dinner arrived. When we were ready to leave the hostess asked if we wanted more food which leads me to believe that it might have been unlimited fish fry that night. But we had no clue because our waitress didn't tell us. The food was okay, nothing overly special. The building is quite nice and seems very out of place next to all of the bars.
(2)Jennifer M.
We ate here tonight for our anniversary. The wait staff was very nice. We were the first people there at 450pm and they open at 4. So got to pick where we wanted to sit. The pepperoni bacon soup is the best! Very filling and has a creamy texture that's so yummy. I had the steak and potatoes and am never disappointed. It's a large serving served with gnocchi. We will be back.
(4)Kathy G.
The restaurant is cute from the outside however when you walk in, it becomes uninviting. There's a bar on one side and tables throughout with a back room that has tables and booths. There is also this weird counter where beverages are served an it is all cluttered with glassware. That's the place where the waitress coughed into the glassware, then into her hands then touched the glassware with said hands without washing them in between. The server was nice and friendly and took our order. However, there was a lack of professionalism which made me wonder if she was a relative doing the owner a favor. We had the white wine that was featured and the bruschetta appetizer. They were both very good. For dinner I had a pasta dish and my husband had the chicken marsala. My dish was made with a spicy tomato sauce that had way too much garlic. It was as if the garlic was the stuff from a jar - tons of it dumped into some tomatoes. My husband's dish was loaded with canned mushrooms. I would call the food barely edible but not worth the price. The general feeling of the restaurant was cold and unfriendly. We were glad we had a coupon so we didn't feel like we wasted a ton of money.
(2)Lynn H.
Went here on a Wed. Night in Oct. The food...many people know this restaurant starred on Restaurant Impossible, but did you know it may be the only one where Robert said "The food is good, doesn't need any improvement?" Translation: the food is as good as it could possibly be. It is perfect. The mushroom soup...if a chef devoted his or her career to creating the best possible mushroom soup and served it only at the peak of flavor, it would taste like this. If a five star restaurant in Paris served this, movie stars would jet in for it. But you can get it here for $3 a cup. I had the spicy Mike's pizza. Perfect!!! Crispy crust, every bit was a wonderful taste. If this restaurant was anywhere else, lines would snake out the door.
(5)Sarah T.
Recently moved to the area and found this hidden gem! The servers and bartenders are very friendly and the remodel turned out great. Love the thin crust pizza, the sauce is fantastic. I was a big fan of their weekly specials as well, $5 appetizers and some pretty good drink specials also. Definitely a good place for a weeknight out!
(4)Joe C.
Great food, reasonably priced in a nice atmosphere! I took my wife here for Valentine's Day dinner - this was our 5th or 6th visit there in the past year. For a unique taste treat, try the "Spicy Lasusa's" entree!
(4)Pamela M.
Darn, I wanted to be first to review! That's what I get for delaying, way to go Alissa! Appetizer: Eggplant Roll Ups - GREAT! Salad: La Susa (w/ house cherry citrus vinagrette dressing... and doesn't say in menu but also gorgonzola cheese) - OMG! IT'S SOOOOO GOOOOD!!! I got it with warm sauteed shrimp, which came out on the side, but that's ok!! They were warm and it was HEAVENLY! Build Your Own Pasta: I choose the Red Pepper Pesto w/ veggies - :( not what I expected, I happen to not like cream sauce and I thought this would be an oil based sauce (i.e. pesto - olive oil, basil, parmesan, pine nuts - no?!) but it was very creamy. And the red pepper I mistakenly thought it would be spicy, my bad. Maybe you need to be italian to realize it's Red BELL Peppers. Again, just so happens I'm not a fan of bell peppers. BUT! It's my fault! Most people like cream and red bell peppers... I think? Everyday has some sort of really awesome affordable special. Like we're talking $5. (except Sundays where the special is that kids eat free) Happy Hour everyday!! From 3pm to 6pm AND 10pm to close. Total hidden GEM, people.
(4)Katie W.
We visited this restaurant last night for the first time - and it will be the first time of may. Every aspect of our dining experience was exceptional. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was great, and the customer service was perhaps the best I've received in recent memory. We enjoyed two appetizers (Italian nachos and eggplant rollups), which were both delightful. All three of us ordered the steak for dinner, and it was top notch. What struck us most, however, was the genuine friendliness and warmth of the staff and the environment. Those types of things can make or break an experience, and we can't say enough about how we were treated while dining here. Highly recommended on all levels - we loved it!
(5)Ronald H H.
As a previous post states since the re-model not the same place. I probably won't go back.
(2)Sam G.
The atmosphere was really inviting, the service was polite and timely, and the food was awesome. We will definitely be stopping in again soon :-) The vodka sauce was awesome, would for sure recommend it!!
(5)Ericka E.
This was hands down my favorite local place to eat, but since the latest renovation they did with restaurant impossible I don't think i will be back. They took away about 50 percent of the menu and everything left now tastes subpar. I will honestly miss the old mike la susa's.
(3)Debi B.
Wonderful food! Pleasantly surprised by the food after reading some reviews. The portions are quite large for the prices. Everything came nice and hot. We went on Mother's Day and we were only 1 of 2 tables but I understand they are not normally opened on Sunday's. If you are not local, it is not very convenient to get to. Unfortunately, the area across the street is quite dumpy looking. The building is very cute on the outside and I don't the Restaurant Impossible did a very good job on the inside. Nothing about it 'says' Italian, not that it's necessary though. It kind of looks like a Harley bar with the orange and black,funky bar stools, and metal around. I would like to see it softened up a bit. Service was good and steady, everything was paced quite well and the server was helpful and pleasant. I didn't like the Miller Lite coasters for our beverages - those should stay at the bar. The crispiest and thinnest pizza crust I ever had - was wonderful. Also had the mozzarella planks (marinara) and the pepperoni/bacon soup. Both were very good. Bread came to the table with two dipping sauces - marinara and roasted garlic olive oil. Very good! Will definitely go back. Mike is a talented chef, I think he would be more successful in a different location.
(4)Ricky J.
Mike LaSusa's is our go to place for our birding group. This past week we had another birthday party there with our small group, and as always the service was fantastic! LaSusa's makes some of the best pizza in Milwaukee! If you go there, try out The Works. It's a lot of pizza with everything on it. The workers always has a busy time of it when we bring in our huge group, but they are always very polite and eager to make sure everyone enjoy the time there. I highly recommend Mike LaSusa's
(4)E A.
What absolutely horrible parents this poor guy has. Mike you need to get away from those two people they are bringing you down horrible horrible people unbelievable
(1)Colleen H.
We've been back twice and everything was great. The service was outstanding. Our servers were right on. The food was excellent, especially the eggplant! Just perfect. No greasiness whatsoever. The pizza was much better than when we visited before. The crust was light and very good. The pasta dishes we tried were excellent as well. I would like to see maybe a few more choices on the menu though.
(5)Barbara S.
AMAZING FOOD, great drinks, and awesome desserts! They have it all! Great atmosphere, clean, and fun! Family style dishes! The seafood alfredo pasta is delicious!! (Make sure you add broccoli). You can build your own pasta too!
(5)Jenny K.
For Oak Creek, this place is the bomb and one of the few non-chain restaurants. It's kind of out of the way over by the lake, but they have excellent dinner specials (cheap) every night of the week. They also have a cute bar and a happy hour on the weeknights. Their house salad has an awesome cherry vinaigrette dressing that shouldn't be missed. They have a variety of pizzas, pasta, antipasti and sandwiches. Bruschetta is some of the best I've ever had. Lasagna and all pasta dishes are enough for 2 if not 3 meals. Habanero pasta carbonara is awesome and very unique!!
(4)Matthew F.
Let's be honest: there is only one reason the former M. LaSusa's wasn't killing it--location. It's not just a hidden gem--it's in nowheresville. The menu was varied, the colors and paintings were beautiful, and the staff was talkative and kind. The Restaurant Impossible visit has changed some things but they can't take them out of that location. The food is still very good (there's still a nice variety on the condensed sheet menu), the staff is still outgoing and nice, and the new look is nice...it just wasn't necessary. My only real negative is the pricing. Each item is $1-$3 overpriced which, after a family eats there, adds up. Glad I didn't find a completely different Mike L's when I got there tonight. Wish you all the best!
(4)Peter S.
After seeing this restaurant on FoodNetwork my wife and I decided to finally give this spot a try. From the outside its very non assuming, but inside is very nice and 'modern'. We ordered the Italian nachos as an appetizer, they were ok aside from the soggy chips in the center. I ordered the chicken marsala, it was a huge portion of pasta with very little chicken. What chicken there was was sliced very thin and was dry. The marsala sauce was just missing something. My wife ordered the baked penne and overall that was very good aside from the presentation. We ordered a pizza for our sons which came about 10 minutes after our dinners. The pizza was actually very good, and the crust was excellent. Overall it was kind of disappointing to try a place that was on national television and be let down. Thats the problem with high expectations though. The food was just a tick off from this being a very good spot to eat.
(3)Alissa T.
Nice service. Great fresh food. Give her a try!
(4)Jean B.
Good pizza, everything else isn't so good. We haven't been there since the tv show. The mother can be annoying because she will stop by your table and just start a general conversation and goes on and on. Not sure what her purpose is there other than seating guests and watching tv.
(3)Curtis S.
WOW, this place shocked my. We came in here on a Tuesday night because we heard through word of mouth how good the food is. We were not disappointed at all! First, we found out that on Tuesdays it is half off appetizers, so we started with Italian Nachos (oh my god they were good), fried egg plant and the roll ups. All were great, however the nachos were orgasmic. Also on Tuesdays, they have Penni for $5.00 rather then $13.95, and I will say, what a deal, I could not finish it and it was sooo Delicious I could have easily spent the $13.95 and been happy with that. With a meal, you also get fresh salad with a excellent dressing, fresh bread and soup. I had the cream of mushroom soup, without exaggeration, it was the best cream of mushroom soup I have ever had. I could have had just that for diner and I would have been happy. We did order Tiramasu, but took it to go because we wee so full. If the desert is anything like the other food, I will be happy. The menu also offered Build your own pasta which was a nice option and also family style dishes. Not to many places offer that, and we may take advantage of that next time.
(5)Rena R.
This place is a hidden gem. You have to try it to believe how good it is.
(5)Dom G.
Have never "eaten in", but we had a wonderful lunch brought to our business thanks to an ESPN promotional contest. The food was excellent! The salad was full of dark greens and the house dressing was zesty and fresh. Next I had some chicken Parmesan, the chicken wasn't overcooked, it was perfect, had a nice light layer of cheese. This is where it usually dies on the plate, most of the Chicken Parm I've had is covered in rubbery greasy cheese. This was NOT the case, this was the first "cheese covered" entree that I did not scrape off! The sauce was also amazingly fresh. It was very chunky and full of delicious produce. The acidity of the tomato sauce was just right, there was a hint of sautéed onion (not burnt) and olive oil. The meatballs were refreshingly different than most of the "hamburger balls" that you get everywhere else, they were firm, the balance of pork sausage and hint of fennel gave the meat balls a familiar "Grandma's house" feel. So far, not a single complaint. Keep it up Mike, if the rest of your dining experience is on par with the food, then you have the recipe for a simple, traditional, unpretentious Italian American classic meal. In the Italian tradition, please excuse me while I unbutton my pants. (not really) lol.
(4)Shawn T.
Great marinara sauce, you can tell it's homemade. The calamari is osme of the best in Milwaukee, and the Chef always comes out to say hi
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