The Bartolotta Restaurants

Join our teams from Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro and Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant in celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday! This special event will take place Monday, March 24th, as part of the Jacques Pépin Foundation's 90/90 Dinner Series. Lake Park Bistro’s Executive Chef Amanda Langler and Bacchus’ Chef de Cuisine Brent Davis will be among many Wisconsin chefs in attendance who will serve a small dish each in this gourmet walk-around event, with complimentary wines. Enjoy a Silent Auction featuring exclusive culinary items, including those signed by Jacques and celebrity chefs. Jacques will also join us virtually for a special toast. Proceeds benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s mission to support culinary education and feeding programs. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! Get your tickets and see the full menu here: https://lnkd.in/gYvyU4UR

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Sebastian Bahr to Sous Chef at Mr. B's - A Bartolotta Steakhouse - Brookfield! Sebastian has developed immensely in his past eight years with The Bartolotta Restaurants, having gained experience in many of our restaurants including Harbor House, Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club, Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse – Mequon, and Kohl’s Corporate Campus. Sebastian shares, “I am most excited about this new opportunity because I get to see my goals accomplished and my hard work paid off. To be a part of the culinary team that I learned and am still learning from is very special to me. I am looking forward to inspiring chefs on the rise and my fellow workers to enjoy the job while making it as clean and precise as possible. To get answers to questions every day and to be able to generate new ideas and work together as a team. The future in hospitality is brighter than ever! We are looking for talented people to join us as we grow. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply with us online! https://lnkd.in/gvb4_tm

We are proud to share that our Bartolotta team members, led by Downtown Kitchen rose to the challenge of the 2025 Fight for Air Climb – Milwaukee this past week. This was an amazing stair-climbing event that supports the American Lung Association to continue to make a difference for Wisconsinites affected by lung disease. We are proud to support events like this that give back to our community. We encourage you all to visit the American Lung Association’s website to see how you can further support them. https://lnkd.in/dxMdfVUY

We recently hosted a special Dual Showcase of two of our catering venues, Discovery World and The Italian Community Center. This offered guests an exclusive look at our great spaces set up for corporate gatherings, while they enjoyed restaurant-quality passed appetizers and grazing stations. Are you planning a business meeting, fundraising gala, or corporate event? Explore our catering venues on our website and start the planning process today! https://lnkd.in/gRXAGf9P

We are excited to welcome Trevor Carper as Sous Chef at The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant! “I am excited to join The Bartolotta Restaurants because they are such a staple in Milwaukee! The commitment to excellence and high-quality food and service is incredible and motivates me to do my best every day!” The future in hospitality is brighter than ever! We are looking for talented people to join us as we grow. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply with us online! https://lnkd.in/gvb4_tm

This past weekend, The Commodore - A Bartolotta Restaurant hosted a spectacular group wedding tasting for couples who have planned their weddings with us for this upcoming year. This was a special collaboration event that featured some of our favorite vendors and what they offer as well as exclusive tastings of our catering menu. Congratulations to all our 2025 couples! We cannot wait to celebrate you this year. A special thank you to: Heather Cook Elliott Photography Sound by Design Blackline Limousines Esther with Impressions The Cake Lady Paper Envy

We are thrilled to welcome back Olga Ludena as Banquet Manager at The Commodore - A Bartolotta Restaurant! Olga has an impressive history with The Bartolotta Restaurants that has spanned over 12 years. Olga shares, “ I am thrilled to be rejoining such an amazing team, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of The Bartolotta Restaurants. Throughout my time with the company, I absolutely loved being part of every wedding story and special events, helping to create unforgettable moments for our guests.” The future in hospitality is brighter than ever! We are looking for talented people to join us as we grow. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply with us online https://lnkd.in/gvb4_tm

We are excited to welcome Marcus Novak as Assistant General Manager at Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro! Marcus is excited to join The Bartolotta Restaurants because, “I’ve been following the company for some time and am impressed by both its reputation and the impact that it has made on the food and beverage industry in Milwaukee. I wanted to be part of such a respected organization and contribute to its ongoing success and innovation.” The future in hospitality is brighter than ever! We are looking for talented people to join us as we grow. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply with us online! https://lnkd.in/gvb4_tm

It was an honor to partner with Visit Milwaukee and Travel Wisconsin to host the Afar Media team for an unforgettable night at The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant. We are proud to showcase what makes the city of Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin a culinary destination

We are thrilled to welcome back Jared Salisbury as Restaurant Manager at Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant! Jared has gained experience in many roles within The Bartolotta Restaurants since joining our company in 2010 as part of the opening team of Harbor House. Jared is glad to return to The Bartolotta Restaurants as he shares, “I am excited to be back at Bacchus to celebrate our 20th anniversary as a restaurant and take over the much celebrated wine program that it has become well-known for.” The future in hospitality is brighter than ever! We are looking for talented people to join us as we grow. Those who are interested are encouraged to apply with us online! https://lnkd.in/gvb4_tm