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Pizza Man in Milwaukee is a four star Italian restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its pizza. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features fine wines. This place is open late.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just get my pizza review out of the way.I haven't had pizza this good since Manhattan.And holy toppings batman.Lets say this place is a place to check out. The decor and the building are very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes the service can be slow. Sometimes there is a long wait. Sometimes the place is really cramped. However, the thing that is always consistent and delicious is the pizza. End of story.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Pizza Man many times over the years, and each and everytime I've enjoyed it. Aside from the pizza (which is outstanding), they have a large selection of other dishes. Of the several I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to pick one word to describe Pizza Man, it would probably be bizarre. It's just not clear what kind of environment they're trying to create -- the gaudy flashing LED marquee out front works...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food.I'm a little conflicted on the atmosphere. Its small, cozy and intimate - but it also looks like a dungen.The bajillion page wine list speaks for itself. Aside from having an incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious pizza and beer, and when for some strange reason we had to thunder run the pizza and two beers each in less than 35 minutes, the restaurant totally made it happen. Plus it's cute. A
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DAMN good pizza!
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing pizza, pasta, and wine! I have an affinity for fine dining, but this is one of my favorite restaurants ever. Cost to worth it rating: 3 (large specialty pizza $20) Return worthiness: YES! Eve...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza is pretty good. Service is okay. Service staff can be down right nasty. We were waiting outside for the place to open at 12:30. We went inside when they unlocked and opened the doors. The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finding a place like this in the city is the reason that Yelp is the bomb McBomba. Visiting Yelp in years past, we would have found a safe chain restaurant, but last night we looked up Pizza - and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright. Rich sauce. I can't say that without the cool building that it would be any better than Pizza Shuttle.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS cracker-crust style pizza and great apppetizers. Nothing cardboard-ish about this pizza. Snap! mmmm. The bubbly uniqueness and old world flavor of the pizza crust itself got it 5 stars....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
flippin awesome! live in nyc and can say that this place knows pizza. they are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. simple as that!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
artichoke delight pizza. amen. go, now.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ABANDON HOPE ALL YE WHO ENTER THE PIZZA DUNGEON All hope of staying on your diet that is. What a cool place! With a name like Pizza Man I have to say that I wasn't expecting much from this place. But...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza man has the best thin crust pizza in Milwaukee! Also have a great wine selection! There isn't much room to wait for a table, which can suck. But standing around for a few minutes is well worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Pizza Man. I even like to come here to sit at the bar and have a glass of wine. The wine list is tremendous! You will find a lot of items here that are hard to find in Milwaukee with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The thick-crust pizza at the Pizza Man is absolutely tremendous. I forget how much I like it until I go back. I can't speak to whether or not its the best pizza in the city, as I went here first and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We dined her Saturday evening. We ordered drinks at the bar just as the hostess called us to our table. We told the bartender to cancel the order that we were about to be seated. He told us not to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Well let's say that I was really excited to stay in and order a pizza and a pasta dish. The Pizza was tasty and the Pasta was just "OK". I have never had Spaghetti & Meatballs that were mediocre as this dish...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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I love Pizza Man Pizza!! It's a little pricey, but it's so yummy. You can't go wrong with any of their pizzas. My favorite is the chicken with artichokes and cream cheese (I know it sounds weird, but it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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This restaurant will answer any palate. Whether you are looking for their margarita, Stinky Gringo, or a pizza, wine preference or escargot. You can't go wrong!!
kudzu.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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The wine list is unbelievable along with their margarita, Stinky Gringo Margaritas. You've got to try this stuff!!! Awesome food and service.
openlist - user review - 07/28/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went a few times when I was in high school. At the time, it had great service (even when it was crowded) and pretty good food. Of course, I'm not sure how the food is anymore, but the salads were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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I totally love this place. Pizza is great, wine list is awesome. When a restaurant is nearly always packed, there is little need to question whether it's good or not... This place rocks!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am sorry, but I do not get it...I simply to not get the charm of this place. It does not have the best pizza in town, nor do I care how many wines it has. It's not like wine is hard to find. I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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I'm not a native Milwaukeen. I'm staying downtown at the Hyatt Hotel. I read how great Pizza Man pizza is, so I ordered a pie delivered to my room on a Wednesday night. HUGE MISTAKE! The hotel is 8 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza Man is by far the BEST pizza in Milwaukee, also the staff is friendly, and efficient. You just cannot beat that crispy thin crust right out of the oven with all the wonderful toppings.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 words: Hawiian Pleasure. I don't care if you've never had Hawaiian or a specialty pizza ... this pizza is a wonderful place to start. I dream of the Hawiian Pleasure. In fact I want to drive down...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was hoping for more from Pizza Man, I always heard wonderful things about this place. I do love the old stone/brick decor and odd wooden tables for seating, that's quite interesting.I didn't love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Pizza Man, it's an East Side institution. The name is somewhat misleading... it/s not a pizza place, really; the food is much more upscale than the name denotes, and they also have an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The artichoke cream cheese deep dish pizza was great and the thin crust pizzas were good. Furthermore, the wine selection made Pizza Man truly unique for a pizza joint. My bf and I have extensive wine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good thin crust Pizza, But the reason I love Pizza Man... They have one of the biggest wine selections in North America, 40-50 by the glass, I'm always amaized at how much wine they pack in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Pizza is great, but prices are high... We usually carry out, but the restaurant is very nice. Parking can be a challenge when getting food to go, but it is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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I wasn't expecting a classy looking place by the name of the restaurant , but I was very impressed. The atmosphere is great and the service was excellent. There is an entire binder of wine lists, so you have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great, cozy, old school sit-down pizza restaurant. Totally reminds me of being a kid and "going out to dinner' for pizza on a Friday night with my parents, but only in the good ways! The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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As enthusiasts of fine wine and good food, my significant other and I ate there for three years, once a week (or more). That means over one hundred and fifty times. Obviously it is a favorite, but having...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful menu, large wine list, and a great cozy atmosphere, as said before, not what is expected when you see it there among all of the North Ave bars. Nevertheless, the location is nice and close...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not to be confused with "Mister" Pizza Man.I was expecting something completely different. Not a place this close to Chicago that could nail a paper-thin pizza, New Zealand mussels in a white-wine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations for Pizza Man prior to eating there with my gf. As Chicagoans, we're accustomed to eating good pizza and, based on the raving reviews online about the place, I was expecting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Well, I no longer reside in the Milwaukee area; I do go back to visit at least once a year. I never, ever miss a stop at Pizza Man! I am a vegetarian who tends to eat vegan the majority of the time so I only...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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This is one of my favorite east side restaurants!In addition to the always yummy pizza, garlic bread and salads, they have delicious cheese tortellini in an alfredo sauce. Though I am sure it isn't ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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Pizza Man is a North Avenue legend. High marks can be given for its remarkable wine list and many Italian delicacies. For the "real deal," try their thin crust pizza. Slightly thicker than a manila...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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this restaurant exemplifies Milwaukee's hoaky, clueless perception of what dinning should be. i can't deny its has an uniquely rustic, cozy, romatic feel to its dinning room but that's where the 'pros' list...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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Best Wine Selection you'll fine anywhere and great staff. You'll quickly understand why your paying a little bit more than at Balistreri's. Don't forget to try the ribs and the escargot!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2003
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I haven't had a better pizza anywhere..... great wine by the glass need I say more?
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2003
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Best Thin Pizza I've ever had! A must go-to when visiting Milwaukee! Can't wait to go back and try the deep dish.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2003
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I have had a lot of pizza over the years- but Pizza Man takes Top Place! The crust is so delicious, no one could complain about eating it! The toppings are so fresh and bright in color. The pizzas never look...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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Pizza Man has not only the best pizza I have ever tasted, but offers a wide variety of other excellent entrees. The atmosphere is truly unique and it's location on the east side is great. Make reservations...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2003
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The veggie saute is flawless; the chicken primavera also. Wonderful private, high-backed booths. Good service. Open late on weekends. Best wine selection in town.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Whenever we have visitors in town, we make sure to take them to the Pizza Man. You would not know it by the name, but not only does Pizza Man make some incredible Pizza, but their Pasta and Seafood dishes are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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Pizza Man has got really great food. Their pizza is unique and flavorful. They also have many different toppings to choose from and combinations that make for an interesting flavor that you might not have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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We recently visited Pizza Man after reading the review in Bon Appetite and LOVED the pizza. My husband has been having withdrawals (I went for the wine selection and loved the pizza) and now I have frantically...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Pizza Man is a great place - and the pizza itself is only one of the reasons. I've been going there regularly for over 15 years. They have a great wine list. The wild boar ravioli is to die for. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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The atmosphere is great in this rustic restaurant. The pizza is probably the best I have ever had. Their extensive wine list, and knowledgeable staff make this an excellent place for a date or for dinner with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Pizza Man is the best, BAR NONE! My wife and I will go here for pizza. The crust is feather-light and crisp... Hey I'm hungry right now...Gotta go.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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Man, this is the best pizza I've had outside Chicago. They key here is their great wine selection. The servers are also pretty knowledgeable about the wine list, which can be overwhelming. They will happily...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2002
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While in college, I lived on the east side of Milwaukee, close to Pizza Man, for nearly five years. My roommates and I swore by this pizza (when we could afford it) its thin and crispy crust is the best youll...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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a peerless wine list and, of course, pizza...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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great place for pizza and all other italian dishes...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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