  As a student of UWM I must have walked past Sala da Pranzo hundreds of times. Its located on New Hampshire Avenue just off Downer Avenue. It always seemed to be a bit hobnobby, but respectable and the patrons all seemed to be enjoying wine way to early in the morning.
It seemed pricey yet maintaining that 'Eastside Upper Class' sense of casual. For my wife's birthday I decided to finally check this place out. I enjoy a well cooked meal and have found that few restaurants deliver. I make nearly all my diners and practice in self taught culinary art. If I go out to eat I like to find unique and non-chain restaurants. Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs happen to have a remarkable amount of them, though they are hidden. Sala da Pranzo certainly measured up. They serve mainly Italian dishes and use all fresh ingredients. The menu is surprisingly large and their prices reasonable. 50&nbsp;bucks for an all out dinner for two including soup,&nbsp;salad and&nbsp;drinks. An easy $25&nbsp;lunch for two could be had.&nbsp;I would recommend giving this restaurant a try for some non-occasion.
Bring a friend or a lover.&nbsp;The drive there is a scenic and&nbsp;enjoyable cruise up the lake shore and into&nbsp;the old fashionable end of Milwaukee.&nbsp;I would recommend coming into town a little before your meal and take a walk in Veterans&nbsp;park or out on the McKinley Pier. Perhaps&nbsp;just park far enough away to get a nice walk through&nbsp;the neighborhood, but come in ready to relax and eat.&nbsp; JD Brenny Sala da Pranzo 2613 E. Hampshire Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211 Phone: 414-964-2611 
