Spending time in Downer Woods? Get to know this Milwaukee neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an upscale Sicilian restaurant to a wine and spirits shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Downer Woods, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Sala Modern Sicilian Dining
Topping the list is bar and Italian spot Sala Modern Sicilian Dining, which offers pizza and more. Located at 2613 E. Hampshire St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp.
In the dining room, you'll find a portrait of the owner's great grandmother, who famously said, "There are only two things in life: food and respect," notes the business's website. On the menu, you can expect traditional pizzas and pastas, fresh fish specials, a popular eggplant appetizer and tiramisu for dessert.
2. Carini's La Conca D'oro
Next up is Italian spot Carini's La Conca D'Oro, which offers seafood and pizza, situated at 3468 N. Oakland Ave. With four stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Yelpers rave about this spot's authentic Italian experience with offerings that range from bruschetta and artisan pizzas to entrees like veal marsala and sweets like cannoli. Favorite pastas include penne with Bolognese sauce and shrimp scampi. And the chef has been known to take special requests like giamotta, a pasta dish made with sausage, pepper and onions
3. Otto's Wine and Spirits
Otto's Wine and Spirits - Oakland, a spot to score beer, wine and spirits and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3476 N. Oakland Ave., four stars out of 30 reviews.
At this store, which has been around since 1945, you'll find beers of the month and specialty brews like Bourbon County Stouts, the Central Waters Brewing Co. and Hopslam Ale.
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