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Amilinda, Milwaukee, WI

Amilinda

4.6
4.6
310 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Charming
  • 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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Tables Across Borders

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 3, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Tables Across Borders is a powerful community-driven dining series founded by Kai Gardner-Mishlove, Gregory Leon, Caitlin Cullen, & Christie Melby-Gibbons. This initiative highlights the culinary traditions of Milwaukee’s refugee and immigrant chefs, celebrating the diverse cultures and cuisines that enrich our city. Each event gives guest chefs a platform to share their stories through food, offering a menu that reflects the chefs’ heritage & personal journeys. This time we welcome Bankit Mohammad/ Afghan cuisine TAB fosters connections, cultural exchange, and an appreciation for the vibrant diversity within our community and is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of food to bring people together.
    Tables Across Borders Photo
  • Tables Across Borders

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 17, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Off site at 4424 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
    Tables Across Borders is a powerful community-driven dining series founded by Kai Gardner-Mishlove, Gregory Leon, Caitlin Cullen, & Christie Melby-Gibbons. This initiative highlights the culinary traditions of Milwaukee’s refugee and immigrant chefs, celebrating the diverse cultures and cuisines that enrich our city. Each event gives guest chefs a platform to share their stories through food, offering a menu that reflects the chefs’ heritage & personal journeys. This time we welcome Hasina/ Rohingya cuisine TAB fosters connections, cultural exchange, and an appreciation for the vibrant diversity within our community and is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of food to bring people together.
    Tables Across Borders Photo
  • Copy of Tables Across Borders

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 28, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Off site at 4424 W North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
    Tables Across Borders is a powerful community-driven dining series founded by Kai Gardner-Mishlove, Gregory Leon, Caitlin Cullen, & Christie Melby-Gibbons. This initiative highlights the culinary traditions of Milwaukee’s refugee and immigrant chefs, celebrating the diverse cultures and cuisines that enrich our city. Each event gives guest chefs a platform to share their stories through food, offering a menu that reflects the chefs’ heritage & personal journeys. This time we welcome Abebech/ Ethiopian cuisine TAB fosters connections, cultural exchange, and an appreciation for the vibrant diversity within our community and is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of food to bring people together.
    Copy of Tables Across Borders Photo

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Milwaukee

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amilinda offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly service." Chef Greg Leon's innovative dishes and attentive staff create a "wonderful dining experience." Guests rave about the "unique, superb" menu, and the cozy atmosphere makes it a favorite for many. Special dietary needs are thoughtfully accommodated, enhancing the inclusive vibe.

310 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and ambiance. Will definitely be back!

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  2. Biz

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All was fantastic! Only compliant was out of their control - extremely cold night and it was chilly when patrons would enter and exit. The drape they put to cover the door helped a little and recognize this isn’t the norm.

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  3. Robert

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Cold and drafty, no flexibility with the menu. Sauce for my skirt steak was not good. Way over priced
    AmilindaResponded 1 day ago
    We always strive for our guests to leave happy, and it’s upsetting when we fall short. Our building is over 100 years old, and while we do our best to keep it comfortable, had you mentioned being cold, we would have gladly offered one of the many pashminas we keep for guests. As for menu "flexibility," expecting to swap components to create an entirely different dish is not just unreasonable—it’s disrespectful to our culinary team, who work tirelessly to craft balanced, thoughtful dishes. And to get upset and complain when you don't get your way gives off an air of entitlement. The sauce on your steak is one of our most popular, so perhaps your palate just doesn't understand our flavor profiles. And our prices are absolutely in line with every other well-respected Milwaukee restaurants.

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  4. Kevin

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Only restaurant where we were actually asked to leave because they had guests waiting for the table. We were only there an hour and a half. They must overbook.
    AmilindaResponded 2 days ago
    I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I want to clarify that I was the one who personally spoke. to youAt Amilinda, we allot 1.5 Hr.s for tables of 2, and at the time I approached you it was close to 2 I want to emphasize that asking guests to vacate a table is never something we take lightly or enjoy doing, and we only do so when absolutely necessary. That night, I expressed my apologies multiple times and offered to cover your alcoholic beverages on your next visit. You and your dining companions were incredibly gracious about the situation and did not seem upset, which is why I am confused as to why this was not brought up directly to me in the moment if it was such a major concern We do not overbook and we do our best to balance the experience of all our guests

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  5. Jeff

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    So many people told us amazing things but our experience was not very good. The carrot soup was tasty, but they ran out of several entrees leaving us with the pork chop (somewhat bland and uninspired) and mushroom entree (very few if any mushrooms). Not sure I will be back.
    AmilindaResponded 2 days ago
    I’m sorry to hear your experience didn’t match the glowing recommendations you received. While I’m glad you enjoyed the carrot soup, I regret that we ran out of some entrées. We do our best to anticipate demand, but sometimes certain dishes sell out faster than expected As for the pork chop and mushroom dish, I appreciate your honest feedback and will review them with my team—we always strive to improve. I truly hope you’ll give us another chance, as we’d love the opportunity to provide you with the experience so many others have raved about. If you’d like to discuss your visit further, please feel free to reach out.

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  6. Al

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. I've been to Sanford and other high end restaurants and Amilinda stands right by them if not higher. Food is a hard thing to compare when it is at this level. I highly recommend Amilinda to anyone that wants to enjoy a great, creatively prepared and delicious meal.

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  7. Sam

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great evening! Everything was on point!! Thx a lot!

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  8. AnnaB

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service and experience. Would highly recommend!

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  9. Diane

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love dining at Amilinda. Greg and his staff are excellent. Attentive, helpful, and of course, the food is excellent!

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  10. Ken

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner at Amilinda. Flavors were distinct and blended well. Starters were excellent with well-crafted ingredient combinations. The entres were amazing....the pork chop was cooked perfectly and the escobeche was loaded with vegetable flavors and seasoning. The desserts (tarts and chocolate) were an excellent complement to the meal. One of my favorite Amilinda meals!!!

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FAQs

Amilinda is rated 4.6 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amilinda

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, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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