“Four-time nominated and two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta is the co-founder and owner of The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant group in the Greater Milwaukee region. An internationally celebrated chef and restaurateur, Chef Bartolotta has brought his culinary talent and vision to kitchens all over the world – from Italy to Paris to New York to Las Vegas – for more than 30 years.” Chef Paul Bartolotta joins us.
“With an education and training steeped in tradition and authenticity, Chef Bartolotta’s culinary skills have earned him numerous accolades from the James Beard Foundation, Michelin Guide, New York Times and others. His passion for creating authentic experiences continues to inspire the growth of the company that he and his late brother, Joe, launched in 1993. Their achievements have earned them national recognition, with a nomination by the James Beard Foundation for Outstanding Restaurateur four years in a row – 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.”
“The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by Chef Paul Bartolotta and his late brother, Joe Bartolotta. Chef Paul Bartolotta is a two-time James Beard Award-winning chef in two separate regions, Midwest and Southwest, winning in both 1994 and 2009. In addition, Chef Paul Bartolotta has six James Beard Award nominations including Best Chef Midwest in 1993, Best New Restaurant in Las Vegas in 2005, Outstanding Restaurateur USA alongside his brother in 2017, 2018, 2019, and finalist for Outstanding Restaurateur USA in 2020.
“Since the opening of its flagship restaurant, Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants group has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 18 one-of- a-kind restaurants and catering facilities, including fine dining, upscale casual, food halls, executive dining, quick-casual, and airport concepts.”
“High Stakes by Bartolotta, Chef Paul’s latest, is a European-inspired steakhouse that marks Chef Paul Bartolotta’s return to downtown Milwaukee and brings together the experiences and influences that have shaped his career, from Milwaukee and Chicago to Europe and Las Vegas. Guests can expect exceptional steaks and seafood, highly sourced ingredients, tableside presentations, and the signature hospitality of The Bartolotta Restaurants. Designed by Jay Franke, the restaurant pairs Art Deco glamour with a rich, intimate atmosphere, featuring dramatic finishes, antique mirrors, and thoughtful details throughout. Within High Stakes by Bartolotta, Peacock Lounge brings another layer to the experience with its striking Peacock Blue bar, cocktails, music, and lively energy.”