Local Gems

Italian American

Balistreri’s

Balistreri’s Italian/American Ristorante has been serving up lunch and dinner to Tosa citizens for over four decades. You can find all your classic Italian favorites here; if you want to blend in with the locals, order one of their famous pizzas.

Donuts & Pizza

Cranky Al's

For another breakfast option, don’t miss the hand-cut donuts at Cranky Al’s (celebrity chef Alton Brown called them the best he'd had on the road in 2015!), along with handmade muffins, scones and other breakfast favorites.

Restaurants

Eddie Martini’s

A classic steakhouse with a surprising twist. Premium Midwestern steaks cooked to perfection along with exotic seafood, organic produce and cheeses. Eddie Martini’s experience not to be missed.

Restaurants

Firefly

This modern, cosmopolitan bar and grill offers varied menu of creative American cuisine. Try inventive, gourmet takes on classic comfort food in the sleek dining room or by the fireplace, along with a creative cocktail.

Restaurants

Highlands Cafe

Although it started out as a more of a coffee shop, Highlands Café has blossomed into a full-fledged restaurant serving rustic, regional cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Restaurants

North Avenue Grill

The diner is still alive and well in Tosa. Stop by North Avenue Grill to try the all-day breakfast or classic burgers and sandwiches alongside hand-cut fries.

Hawaiian

Ono Kine Grindz

Since 2010, Ono Kine Grindz has been a little grocery store/general store/restaurant that's focused on all things. Guests can order takeout from the counter or head up the stairs to eat in the small dining room.

Bakeries

Rocket Baby Bakery

Rocket Baby Bakery creates all of its offerings daily from scratch, using local sources as often as possible. This adorable bakery makes a growing range of artisanal breads and pastries, including a variety of naturally leavened hearth breads, baguettes and other yeasted breads.

Wine Bars

The Ruby Tap

Find nearly 40 wines from around the globe in Ruby Tap’s exciting self-serve wine tapping system alongside delicious small plates featuring Wisconsin cheeses, charcuterie and desserts.

Restaurants

Ted’s Ice Cream & Restaurant

Visit Ted’s Ice Cream & Restaurant, a true local haunt described by the owner as “Cheers without the beers,” for breakfast, Friday Fish Fry or a malt made with frozen custard made fresh in-house.

Grocery Stores

The Village Cheese Shop

Sabina Magyar has dedicated her life to the finest things in food and beverage it’s evidence in her dedicated European-style cheese shop in the heart of the Village of Wauwatosa. The Village Cheese Shop offers the best in artisan and farmstead cheeses from producers in the region, across the country and Europe.