Bessie and the pizza-eating gang headed out to a Milwaukee favorite, Balisteri’s Italian American Ristorante. The restaurant is in a quaint old building with tin ceiling and all. It’s also smoke-free, which is a big plus for me. The most important part, of course, is the food. The garlic bread was wonderfully cheesy and balances the garlic and butter perfectly. The pizza is a wonderful value, very delicious and just the right size for four hungry people. Afterwards, we took a quick drive down to Gilles for our now traditional ice cream dessert. View photos…
Bessie and crew head to Balistreri's Italian American Ristorante and score the perfect parking spot!
Bessie and crew head to Balistreri's Italian American Ristorante and score the perfect parking spot!
It's a neon sign. It says Pasta, Ravioli - Pizza. It glows.
It's a neon sign. It says Pasta, Ravioli - Pizza. It glows.
Brian, excited for the italian experience.
Brian, excited for the italian experience.
I don't know what's going on in this photo.
I don't know what's going on in this photo.
Anthony, trying the local brew.
Anthony, trying the local brew.
Super Cheesy Garlic Bread!
Super Cheesy Garlic Bread!
Miles of pizza!
Miles of pizza!
We most nearly finished the entire pizza. Anthony tried, but failed. Awww.
We most nearly finished the entire pizza. Anthony tried, but failed. Awww.
We travel west to Gilles and custard treats.
We travel west to Gilles and custard treats.
Ahh, sweet, sweet chocolate!
Ahh, sweet, sweet chocolate!
Anthony eating some form of sundae.
Anthony eating some form of sundae.
There's that sundae, red bits on white ice cream and little beige nuts of some form. Whatever it was, I'm sure it was delicious.
There's that sundae, red bits on white ice cream and little beige nuts of some form. Whatever it was, I'm sure it was delicious.
Jenny, also a chocolate fan.
Jenny, also a chocolate fan.
Brian and his typical milkshake.
Brian and his typical milkshake.
Gilles, treats for your sweets. If you have a sweet that is. I'm still available people!
Gilles, treats for your sweets. If you have a sweet that is. I'm still available people!