discover why IL MITO is one of Milwaukee's best Italian restaurants
SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK share your IL MITO experience. One lucky Fekeroodie shall be selected to join chef Michael Feker for a filming of Feker's Kitchen on the morning of Saturday, August 18, 2012. Entries will be accepted through Saturday, August 4, 2012 with the winner announced via facebook, twitter & email on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
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"Your love and support continues to fuel my culinary soul. I thank you for allowing me to share with you my passion for life and food."
"Just enjoyed your tasty gluten free dipping bread followed by a wonderful gluten free pizza....thank you, thank you, thank you! Your thoughtful options are much appreciated! Can't wait to try the fish fry!"
Aimee Shumard
"The food and service at IL MITO was exceptional, but we were also lucky enough to be seated next to Chef Feker's lovely family. We enjoyed watching their interactions with Chef and the staff and it was so nice to see that the image Chef Feker presents on TV of himself and his restaurant - warm, hospitable and fun - is exactly true."
Sarah and Jon Brugger
"Just had brunch! party of 8 - Sunday, Feb. 26th. Fantastic food, fabulous service. We'll be back!"
Maureen Daly
"Just home from a very special evening at Il Mito, made possible thru Make A Wish. Chef Feker prepared a beautiful meal for us, and 4 other couples in the private section of his dining room. Outstanding!! And the food wasn’t bad either!!!
Kidding aside, it was a delightful experience, and we will be back…. Not just for the food, but hopefully to see Chef Feker at work, and to say Hello!"
Tom and Karen Bellart
"Our thoroughly enjoyed themselves Wednesday evening (at your Chef's Counter). They were quite impressed with Chef’s culinary knowledge and entertained by his unique style of showmanship. They loved the atmosphere, deliciously prepared food and of course the wine pairing was spot on. They all couldn’t wait to get home to try the “touch” method for determining the wellness of their steaks. I am betting they think that they will impress their spouse and children with their vast knowledge of preparing steak."
Denise Rockhill
"I just wanted to pass this note along letting you know what a great time I had visiting and dining at your Wauwatosa restaurant this past Friday evening. It was my first time at the restaurant. My wife and I joined our good friends who HIGHLY recommended your restaurant. Boy, were they ever correct in their assessment! Il Mito is fantastic! From the unforgettable food, to the fun, yet intimate setting, to the highly hands-on and extremely attentive service. In fact, it was an extreme pleasure to have been served by the owner. I have lived in several big cities in my life, and have eaten at many, many restaurants around the world. Il Mito is now one of my favorites. I will be returning!"
Sincerely, Scott Freeze
"What a splendid demo you presented us with today (WI State Fair, Hunger Task Force Chef's Stage)! I applaud you and your philosophy on sharing! I can't even explain how impressed I was with you! I called several relatives and said that you were just awesome! Your willingness to share and teach are a karma that most people don't even realize is there. Thanks for sharing your gift!"
-Donna Davis
"Yesterday I was able to have a great gluten free brunch at IL MITO... thanks to my IT fella telling me about the article in the Journal Friday morning. I can not thank you enough for offering a gluten free menu... Loved the restaurant, the food and the WARM BREAD I could eat served at the table. I almost cried. We will be back again...and again. I can not thank you people enough. Our waiter was wonderful as well at the other fella that was working. PS It is wonderful to 'go out to eat' and not be sick the next day!! :-)"
-Jennifer
"It’s a warm and cozy restaurant. Definitely need reservations for even a small group. The food was amazing; I had a chicken dish which was easily the best I’ve had in a long time. Much love goes into the food. The energy was great -- there was a large group celebrating a birthday, and one gentleman serenaded the birthday girl w/a classic Italian song -- he had the whole place cheering! Great bartenders, too. Will definitely come back!"
-Laura Tully
"We had brunch at IL MITO yesterday, Jan. 9, and I just had to tell you what a wonderful experience it was. There were 7 of us and each one had a different dish. Everything on the menu looked so good we had a hard time deciding. We all tried something different so we could taste each other's dish. Every one was tasty and as good as it sounded on the menu. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, the drinks were great and so was dessert. We will definitely be back, and are recommending IL MITO to all our friends. Thank you."
-Susan Grignon
"Love IL MITO! Best of all the segments you do on Real Milwaukee show your skills and passion for the art of cooking."
-Jennifer Warren
"The food was phenomenal, the service was incredible, even the drinks were amazing! Thanks you for a wonderful, delicious, fabulous evening! "
-Ingrid Kowieski
"Hello Michael. It was truly a personal and professional pleasure to meet and work with you this weekend (at the Great American Cooking Expo in Chicago). I very much enjoy your approach to cooking, your enthusiasm, sense of humor and stage presence. I will always be very happy to appear on the same stage as you... at anytime in the future, anywhere... I will recommend you to all venues I am dealing with, with my highest regard... Too often I see bumbling, unprofessional individuals claiming to be chefs trying to impress an audience with their lack of knowledge, inexperience and unparalleled awful communication skills. What a welcome fresh breeze you made. We will meet again soon I am sure. Until then do take care and best wishes and continued success for you..."
-The Food Mercenary, Chef Michael Niksic
"Every morsel of my dish burst with flavor. Service was good. Atmosphere is a small neighborhood restaurant with lots of charm."
-Anonymous
"Excellent restaurant! Food was great and Chef was very personable. We got there about 8:30 pm so we were at the tail end of the dinner rush and felt very comfortable and well taken care of for dinner. We were told about a wine pairing they offer and we ceratinly are looking forward to bringing friends along to enjoy that as well."
-James Lunney
"This was the finest restaurant experience my wife and I have had in decades. Everything was superb. The owner/executive chef, Michael Feker was available to all diners, making it extra special while explaining his dishes and making suggestions. I have never experienced better food, from the Caesar Salad to the splendid entrees concluding with fabulous desserts. Everything was prepared in house to please the guests. Clearly, that was their mission. When the check came from our lovely and most efficient and friendly waitress Courtney, I was shocked! Cocktails, wine, salads, entrees and dessert was substantially less than $100.00. We will be back and so will our friends."
-Mike and Vicki Logan
"Hi Michael, I just got your email about the free range chickens. Eugene and I were just there the other week and I had the Risotto San Marzano. I really can't explain my thoughts as I was eating it.... but OMFG! I had leftovers and they were just as good as the day before! I have been telling Eugene that we have to go back this sunday so I can get that again! I missed my 4cheese and lobster dish- this is just as good! So, thank you for showing me that the farm raised free range chicken is better than my Pick and Save chicken... not that I didn’t know that... but I had a way of getting it and tasting it! Once again you have out did yourself- simple and very tasty! Hope you are having a wonderful summer and will see you soon! hugs and kisses..."
-Shelly Orlandini
"We were in Seattle last week. There, as one might expect, we ate many of the special seafood dishes that lovely city offers. Almost all of them were very good. BUT, last night, we went to IL MITO, and found that its seafood dish (which name I forget but it was shellfish and calamari in a tomato bisque) was by far, superior. I am quite the shrimp aficionado, and these tasted bolder, fresher, and were more crisp than those advertised to be fresh off the boat in Seattle. My husband was served more bread (excellent as usual) so he would soak up the last drop of the bisque to eat. I don't usually order mussels, but those included with this dish were so good, I just may have changed my opinion of the little sucker. Bravo Michael"
-Donna Taylor
"We'd like to thank you for the TLC you provided at our Going Away Party... Everyone was so please with the ambiance, service and Chef's unique style... We know you have gained many new patrons!"
-Ann McCormick & Mary Nolte
"Chef Michael, Jon, Stacy, Jessica and the rest of the IL MITO Staff,
What a WONDERFUL party you hosted for us on Sat evening!!! Everyone there had a wonderful time, enjoyed the food, especially enjoyed Chef’s presentations and interaction, and many mentioned how attentive and accommodating all of the staff was. You all are a well tuned orchestra that clearly understands how to run such events and cater to your guests and customers. Several guests commented on how clear it is that Chef Feker enjoys his work. That is invaluable.
I know that you have gained many new customers from the evening, and for that I’m glad for you. You are terrific and it was the best party I’ve ever attended let alone hosted. Thank you for all that you did individually and as a group working together, to make it happen.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! (seriously) THANK YOU!!!"
-Cheryl Furlick
"Recently enjoyed a fabulous anniversary dinner at your restaurant!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!! We are looking forward to scheduling a night to cook with friends!"
-Dana Wegner
"I want to reiterate how great the whole evening was! Our families were SO impressed by all the courses, and all the new flavors they were trying! They decided to get brave and try some of the dishes that they were not sure about and really were surprised at how cool food could be! Each course was so delicious and new to them- all the way to dessert!
IL MITO was a perfect choice for Joe’s Birthday and we truly appreciate all the attention and the genuineness of your staff. It was a treat to treat our family to such a special dinner! We have certainly recommended it to our friends, and plan to come back many times-I can't even tell you what was my favorite to eat, (although the Tiramisu is my absolute favorite dessert ever- and YOURS is the best in the city!)
Thank you once again and continued success in your incredible restaurant!!
-Sue and Joe Loesl
"Another great dinner last night chez vous! YUM... loved the special... meatballs..., di vitello! Perfetto! See you soon! Ciao."
-Esme Ehr
"Thank you all for a wonderful New Year! Dinner was fabulous, staff was outstanding. I'm looking forward to our next visit. You never let us down!"
-Mary Stallman
"I will always cherish the meal my wife and I shared at your place and am planning to be back real soon. It was by far one of the most memorable experiences my wife and I have shared in a long time. Tell Mark we say hello and thanks for making our experience full of energy and positive vibes. I just love the fact that healthy cooking can taste sooo good!"
-Todd R. Wage
"Thank you all for one of the most lovely and memorable nights I have ever had. My Mom was so excited about the night and says that it was the best present she has ever received. We are already trying to figure out how and when we will return with our extended family to have a similar experience and enjoy the people, food, and ambiance of Il Mito and the Cooking School. We were touched by the interactions we had tonight and feel like we found an extension of our family! I look forward to staying connected and continuing to grow our food palate and friendships. Thank you for such a memorable night!"
-Amy Ruhing
"Delicious food... house Cabernet very good!"
-J. Washconck
"Thank you for making my Dad's 60th Birthday unforgettable! Everything was perfect! Thank you. Thank you."
-Brian and Kelly Karolewicz
"I visited Il Mito for dinner this past Saturday night and wanted to tell you, the service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I will definitely be coming back! I can't recall when I have had such a wonderful dinner experience. I also ordered a cocktail (summer iced tea) and now I wish I knew how to make one... Anyway, great place. I am tired of all the chain restaurants in town and this was a great experience. Keep up the great work!"
-Sandra Charlier
"You've made a forever memory! You are wonderful!"
-Colleen Ellingson
"Always a pleasure - great food, nice atmosphere, interesting music and adorable waiters."
-Anonymous
"The food is fabulous!"
-Judi Zaferos
"Perfect! Keep up the outstanding work!"
-Laura Phelps
"We love it here!"
-Anne Lautz
"Fantastic in every way!"
-Kathy Rich
"Our first time here - LOVED IT!"
-Joyce Haight
"One of the best I ever experienced. Excellent recommendations."
-Scott Marshall
"Very enjoyable meal and pleasant atmosphere - thank you!"
-Darrell Johnson
"Most authentic Italian food I have had since my visit to Italy! Your restaurant puts a smile on my face!"
-Tonya Smith
"Always a great time. East Tosa needed a place like this."
-De Evans
"Way beyond anything else in Milwaukee! We loved it!"
-Chris O’Keefe
"Your love and support continues to fuel my culinary soul. I thank you for allowing me to share with you my passion for life and food."
best always, Chef Michael Feker
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________"Just enjoyed your tasty gluten free dipping bread followed by a wonderful gluten free pizza....thank you, thank you, thank you! Your thoughtful options are much appreciated! Can't wait to try the fish fry!"
Aimee Shumard
"The food and service at IL MITO was exceptional, but we were also lucky enough to be seated next to Chef Feker's lovely family. We enjoyed watching their interactions with Chef and the staff and it was so nice to see that the image Chef Feker presents on TV of himself and his restaurant - warm, hospitable and fun - is exactly true."
Sarah and Jon Brugger
"Just had brunch! party of 8 - Sunday, Feb. 26th. Fantastic food, fabulous service. We'll be back!"
Maureen Daly
"Just home from a very special evening at Il Mito, made possible thru Make A Wish. Chef Feker prepared a beautiful meal for us, and 4 other couples in the private section of his dining room. Outstanding!! And the food wasn’t bad either!!!
Kidding aside, it was a delightful experience, and we will be back…. Not just for the food, but hopefully to see Chef Feker at work, and to say Hello!"
Tom and Karen Bellart
"Our thoroughly enjoyed themselves Wednesday evening (at your Chef's Counter). They were quite impressed with Chef’s culinary knowledge and entertained by his unique style of showmanship. They loved the atmosphere, deliciously prepared food and of course the wine pairing was spot on. They all couldn’t wait to get home to try the “touch” method for determining the wellness of their steaks. I am betting they think that they will impress their spouse and children with their vast knowledge of preparing steak."
Denise Rockhill
"I just wanted to pass this note along letting you know what a great time I had visiting and dining at your Wauwatosa restaurant this past Friday evening. It was my first time at the restaurant. My wife and I joined our good friends who HIGHLY recommended your restaurant. Boy, were they ever correct in their assessment! Il Mito is fantastic! From the unforgettable food, to the fun, yet intimate setting, to the highly hands-on and extremely attentive service. In fact, it was an extreme pleasure to have been served by the owner. I have lived in several big cities in my life, and have eaten at many, many restaurants around the world. Il Mito is now one of my favorites. I will be returning!"
Sincerely, Scott Freeze
"What a splendid demo you presented us with today (WI State Fair, Hunger Task Force Chef's Stage)! I applaud you and your philosophy on sharing! I can't even explain how impressed I was with you! I called several relatives and said that you were just awesome! Your willingness to share and teach are a karma that most people don't even realize is there. Thanks for sharing your gift!"
-Donna Davis
"Yesterday I was able to have a great gluten free brunch at IL MITO... thanks to my IT fella telling me about the article in the Journal Friday morning. I can not thank you enough for offering a gluten free menu... Loved the restaurant, the food and the WARM BREAD I could eat served at the table. I almost cried. We will be back again...and again. I can not thank you people enough. Our waiter was wonderful as well at the other fella that was working. PS It is wonderful to 'go out to eat' and not be sick the next day!! :-)"
-Jennifer
"It’s a warm and cozy restaurant. Definitely need reservations for even a small group. The food was amazing; I had a chicken dish which was easily the best I’ve had in a long time. Much love goes into the food. The energy was great -- there was a large group celebrating a birthday, and one gentleman serenaded the birthday girl w/a classic Italian song -- he had the whole place cheering! Great bartenders, too. Will definitely come back!"
-Laura Tully
"We had brunch at IL MITO yesterday, Jan. 9, and I just had to tell you what a wonderful experience it was. There were 7 of us and each one had a different dish. Everything on the menu looked so good we had a hard time deciding. We all tried something different so we could taste each other's dish. Every one was tasty and as good as it sounded on the menu. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, the drinks were great and so was dessert. We will definitely be back, and are recommending IL MITO to all our friends. Thank you."
-Susan Grignon
"Love IL MITO! Best of all the segments you do on Real Milwaukee show your skills and passion for the art of cooking."
-Jennifer Warren
"The food was phenomenal, the service was incredible, even the drinks were amazing! Thanks you for a wonderful, delicious, fabulous evening! "
-Ingrid Kowieski
"Hello Michael. It was truly a personal and professional pleasure to meet and work with you this weekend (at the Great American Cooking Expo in Chicago). I very much enjoy your approach to cooking, your enthusiasm, sense of humor and stage presence. I will always be very happy to appear on the same stage as you... at anytime in the future, anywhere... I will recommend you to all venues I am dealing with, with my highest regard... Too often I see bumbling, unprofessional individuals claiming to be chefs trying to impress an audience with their lack of knowledge, inexperience and unparalleled awful communication skills. What a welcome fresh breeze you made. We will meet again soon I am sure. Until then do take care and best wishes and continued success for you..."
-The Food Mercenary, Chef Michael Niksic
"Every morsel of my dish burst with flavor. Service was good. Atmosphere is a small neighborhood restaurant with lots of charm."
-Anonymous
"Excellent restaurant! Food was great and Chef was very personable. We got there about 8:30 pm so we were at the tail end of the dinner rush and felt very comfortable and well taken care of for dinner. We were told about a wine pairing they offer and we ceratinly are looking forward to bringing friends along to enjoy that as well."
-James Lunney
"This was the finest restaurant experience my wife and I have had in decades. Everything was superb. The owner/executive chef, Michael Feker was available to all diners, making it extra special while explaining his dishes and making suggestions. I have never experienced better food, from the Caesar Salad to the splendid entrees concluding with fabulous desserts. Everything was prepared in house to please the guests. Clearly, that was their mission. When the check came from our lovely and most efficient and friendly waitress Courtney, I was shocked! Cocktails, wine, salads, entrees and dessert was substantially less than $100.00. We will be back and so will our friends."
-Mike and Vicki Logan
"Hi Michael, I just got your email about the free range chickens. Eugene and I were just there the other week and I had the Risotto San Marzano. I really can't explain my thoughts as I was eating it.... but OMFG! I had leftovers and they were just as good as the day before! I have been telling Eugene that we have to go back this sunday so I can get that again! I missed my 4cheese and lobster dish- this is just as good! So, thank you for showing me that the farm raised free range chicken is better than my Pick and Save chicken... not that I didn’t know that... but I had a way of getting it and tasting it! Once again you have out did yourself- simple and very tasty! Hope you are having a wonderful summer and will see you soon! hugs and kisses..."
-Shelly Orlandini
"We were in Seattle last week. There, as one might expect, we ate many of the special seafood dishes that lovely city offers. Almost all of them were very good. BUT, last night, we went to IL MITO, and found that its seafood dish (which name I forget but it was shellfish and calamari in a tomato bisque) was by far, superior. I am quite the shrimp aficionado, and these tasted bolder, fresher, and were more crisp than those advertised to be fresh off the boat in Seattle. My husband was served more bread (excellent as usual) so he would soak up the last drop of the bisque to eat. I don't usually order mussels, but those included with this dish were so good, I just may have changed my opinion of the little sucker. Bravo Michael"
-Donna Taylor
"We'd like to thank you for the TLC you provided at our Going Away Party... Everyone was so please with the ambiance, service and Chef's unique style... We know you have gained many new patrons!"
-Ann McCormick & Mary Nolte
"Chef Michael, Jon, Stacy, Jessica and the rest of the IL MITO Staff,
What a WONDERFUL party you hosted for us on Sat evening!!! Everyone there had a wonderful time, enjoyed the food, especially enjoyed Chef’s presentations and interaction, and many mentioned how attentive and accommodating all of the staff was. You all are a well tuned orchestra that clearly understands how to run such events and cater to your guests and customers. Several guests commented on how clear it is that Chef Feker enjoys his work. That is invaluable.
I know that you have gained many new customers from the evening, and for that I’m glad for you. You are terrific and it was the best party I’ve ever attended let alone hosted. Thank you for all that you did individually and as a group working together, to make it happen.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! (seriously) THANK YOU!!!"
-Cheryl Furlick
"Recently enjoyed a fabulous anniversary dinner at your restaurant!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!! We are looking forward to scheduling a night to cook with friends!"
-Dana Wegner
"I want to reiterate how great the whole evening was! Our families were SO impressed by all the courses, and all the new flavors they were trying! They decided to get brave and try some of the dishes that they were not sure about and really were surprised at how cool food could be! Each course was so delicious and new to them- all the way to dessert!
IL MITO was a perfect choice for Joe’s Birthday and we truly appreciate all the attention and the genuineness of your staff. It was a treat to treat our family to such a special dinner! We have certainly recommended it to our friends, and plan to come back many times-I can't even tell you what was my favorite to eat, (although the Tiramisu is my absolute favorite dessert ever- and YOURS is the best in the city!)
Thank you once again and continued success in your incredible restaurant!!
-Sue and Joe Loesl
"Another great dinner last night chez vous! YUM... loved the special... meatballs..., di vitello! Perfetto! See you soon! Ciao."
-Esme Ehr
"Thank you all for a wonderful New Year! Dinner was fabulous, staff was outstanding. I'm looking forward to our next visit. You never let us down!"
-Mary Stallman
"I will always cherish the meal my wife and I shared at your place and am planning to be back real soon. It was by far one of the most memorable experiences my wife and I have shared in a long time. Tell Mark we say hello and thanks for making our experience full of energy and positive vibes. I just love the fact that healthy cooking can taste sooo good!"
-Todd R. Wage
"Thank you all for one of the most lovely and memorable nights I have ever had. My Mom was so excited about the night and says that it was the best present she has ever received. We are already trying to figure out how and when we will return with our extended family to have a similar experience and enjoy the people, food, and ambiance of Il Mito and the Cooking School. We were touched by the interactions we had tonight and feel like we found an extension of our family! I look forward to staying connected and continuing to grow our food palate and friendships. Thank you for such a memorable night!"
-Amy Ruhing
"Delicious food... house Cabernet very good!"
-J. Washconck
"Thank you for making my Dad's 60th Birthday unforgettable! Everything was perfect! Thank you. Thank you."
-Brian and Kelly Karolewicz
"I visited Il Mito for dinner this past Saturday night and wanted to tell you, the service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I will definitely be coming back! I can't recall when I have had such a wonderful dinner experience. I also ordered a cocktail (summer iced tea) and now I wish I knew how to make one... Anyway, great place. I am tired of all the chain restaurants in town and this was a great experience. Keep up the great work!"
-Sandra Charlier
"You've made a forever memory! You are wonderful!"
-Colleen Ellingson
"Always a pleasure - great food, nice atmosphere, interesting music and adorable waiters."
-Anonymous
"The food is fabulous!"
-Judi Zaferos
"Perfect! Keep up the outstanding work!"
-Laura Phelps
"We love it here!"
-Anne Lautz
"Fantastic in every way!"
-Kathy Rich
"Our first time here - LOVED IT!"
-Joyce Haight
"One of the best I ever experienced. Excellent recommendations."
-Scott Marshall
"Very enjoyable meal and pleasant atmosphere - thank you!"
-Darrell Johnson
"Most authentic Italian food I have had since my visit to Italy! Your restaurant puts a smile on my face!"
-Tonya Smith
"Always a great time. East Tosa needed a place like this."
-De Evans
"Way beyond anything else in Milwaukee! We loved it!"
-Chris O’Keefe
