La Merenda

Name: La Merenda
Address: 125 E. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53204
Telephone: (414) 389-0125
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2777 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

125 E. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

La Merenda is a bar and grill located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that specializes in serving globally inspired cuisine, local beers and wine. The restaurant offers a casual dining with upscale flavors.

La Merenda has an emphasis on using locally sourced ingredients as much as possible, so the menu is constantly being updated with new dishes based on available ingredients. The main menu at La Merenda offers a selection of snacks, seafood and meat entr�es. Menu selections include such dishes as Wisconsin farmers� salad, seasonal gnocchi, veal stracotto, Sambal Goreng Udang with Gulf shrimp and pork and shrimp tostadas.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, International
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 389-0125
Website
http://www.lamerenda125.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter Sandroni
Private party facilities
We do not offer private parties but we can accommodate large parties, please call the restaurant or email info@lamerenda125.com for more information. (414) 389-0125Reservations for 6 or fewer can be made through OpenTable (please call to reserve for parties of 7 or more).
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
125 E. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Between 1st and Barclay
Parking details
Street Parking Available. In Response To The Covid-19 We Are Asking Guest To Drive Up To The Loading Zone In Front Of The Restaurant To Be Greeted By Host Before Entering The Restaurant. Thank You For Your Patience During These Difficult Times.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Local Artisan Cheese (WI)$8.50
farmstead cheeses | roasted kalamata olive | Troubadour bread
La Merenda Salad (Italy)$9.00
local arugula | cherry ginger vinaigrette | Sartori dolcina gorgonzola | roasted hazelnuts | braised cherries
Grilled Endive Salad (France)$9.00
grilled endive & radicchio | frisee | candied walnuts | pears | Brightonwoods Orchards apples | Sartori dolcina gorgonzola vinaigrette
Pistachio Salad (Italy)$8.50
local arugula | pistachios | Sartori dolcina gorgonzola | pistachio vinaigrette
Wisconsin Farmers Salad (WI)$9.00
local black lentil | Turtle Creek Gardens beet | local arugula | toasted almonds | LaClare goat chevre | Lemon-dill crème fraiche
Truffled Potato Skins (WI)$6.50
potato skin peelings | parmesan cheese | truffle oil
Sage Squash Gnocchi (Italy)$12.00
house made carrot gnocchi | local winter squash medley | sage sherry cream sauce | toasted pepitas | fried sage
Empanadas Vegetarianas (Colombia)$7.00
yellow cornmeal pastry | Clock Shadow Creamery quark | River Valley Ranch mushrooms | sweet corn | aji
Moroccan Spiced Grilled Parsnips$9.00
saffron-carrot puree | crispy kale | cilantro yogurt | toasted almonds
Sautéed Spinach (Italy)$6.50
garlic | local parmesan cheese | spinach

Sea | Mare | Farraige | Dagat

Pork and Shrimp Tostadas (Mexico)$12.00
Maple Creek Farms pork belly confit | gulf white shrimp | creamy salsa verde | pineapple - poblano pico de gallo | cayenne dusted lime wedge | cilantro | corn tortillas
Gambas al Ajillo (Spain)**$13.00
gulf white shrimp | garlic | olive oil | parsley | red pepper flake | Troubadour Bakery bread
Sambal Goreng Udang (Indonesia)$13.00
gulf white shrimp | garlic | ginger | sambal chili paste | tomatoes | coconut milk | coconut mashed Igl Farms potatoes | black sesame seeds
Grilled Octopus Salad (Chile)$15.00
grilled octopus | frisee | orange supreme | grape tomato | salt roasted fingerling potato | chive | cacho de cabra | lemon vinaigrette
Seared Trout (Japan)*$15.00
cast-iron seared Rushing Waters trout | broccoli & local mushroom medley | ginger miso dashi | scallions | white rice

Pasture | Pascolo | Fearaigh | Pastulan

Prosciutto Salad (Italy)$9.50
local arugula | pistachios | Sartori dolcina gorgonzola | La Quercia prosciutto | pistachio vinaigrette
Local Artisan Cheese & Meat (WI)$15.00
farmstead cheeses | roasted kalamata olives | house pickles | La Quercia prosciutto | house charcuterie Troubadour bread
Goat Cheese Curds (WI)$10.00
LaClare goat cheese curds | Tia Paquita chorizo cream sauce | crostini
Beef Empanadas (Colombia)$9.00
yellow cornmeal pastry | malbec braised Wisconsin Meadows beef | Roth gran queso garlic mashed potato | aji
Pork Empanadas (Colombia)$9.00
yellow cornmeal pastry | house smoked Maple Creek Farms pork | River Valley Ranch mushrooms | sweet corn | aji
Butter Chicken (India)$11.00
Prairie Folk Farm chicken curry | cream | ginger | turmeric | tomatoes | garlic | cashews | cilantro | white rice
Beef Pad Thai (Thailand)$15.00
organic grass-fed beef tenderloin | rice noodles | vegetable medley | spicy pad thai sauce | peanuts
Lamb Bolognese (Italy)$14.00
local lamb bolognese | housemade pappardelle shaved Uplands Dairy pleasant ridge reserve
Beef Short Rib Gnocchi (WI)$14.00
Wisconsin Meadows beef short ribs | house made carrot gnocchi | local chili roasted cauliflower | house pickled local jalapeño
Patatas Bravas y Chorizo (Spain)$9.50
Igl Farms potatoes | spicy tomato sauce | roasted garlic aioli | Tia Paquita smoked chorizo
- Patatas Bravas Without Chorizo$7.00
Argentinian Pork Belly (Argentina)$14.00
Maple Creek Farm grilled pork belly confit | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | chimichurri
Argentinian Style Beef (Argentina)*$17.00
grilled organic grass-fed beef tenderloin | chimichurri | mashed plantains | walnuts
Veal Stracotto (Italy)$14.00
Wisconsin Meadows veal | River Valley Ranch mushroom risotto | arugula gremolata
- Mushroom Risotto Without Veal$9.00
Duck Confit Poutine (Canada)$14.00
Igl Farm russet potatoes | Maple Leaf Farms duck leg confit | LaClare goat cheese curds | scallions | duck gravy

What 2,777 people are saying

La Merenda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Best Value
Milwaukee
Best Value
Milwaukee
Healthy
Milwaukee
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Merenda is a vibrant Milwaukee gem celebrated for its "amazing food and service," offering a diverse menu with "creative flavors." The small plates, featuring locally sourced ingredients, invite sharing and exploration. Diners rave about the "outstanding service" and delectable dishes like Argentinian Beef and Mushroom Risotto.

2,777 Reviews

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Theresa VIP
Milwaukee7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have the best experience at La Merenda. The menu is outstanding! We were adventurous this time and tried the goat dish - it was our favorite! Don’t ever hesitate to choose La Merenda. And don’t forget they have the best patio in the summer.
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Dana
Milwaukee5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic sampling of food and the craft cocktails were delicious. The mushroom risotto was off the charts good.
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Juli
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu was amazing. Exactly what we were looking for. It was so hard to narrow down our selections. We just kept adding more and more plates to our order before finally calling it and deciding we will have to come back soon to try the rest!
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Beth
China2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The server was very knowledgeable about the dishes. Each one was cooked perfectly. The portions were small, however. The sangria was excellent.
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Ronnie
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time here in a month’s time! First was with girlfriends, last night with family where I got adventurous and tried the rabbit. We all did and it was tasty. The pistachio arugula salad was a larger portion than anticipated. It was delicious and so fresh. The beef empanadas were a hit! We ordered a second. You can’t go wrong with the Argentinian Beef. Other dishes we tried were the Kung Pao Beef - veggies were tender not soggy and the sauce was brothy versus thick like our neighborhood Chinese restaurant. We will add this to our rotation of restaurants!
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Dean
Milwaukee9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food..great service! Loved having dinner there tonight
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Susan VIP
Milwaukee54 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative flavors and wonderful service. Monday half price wine a perfect addition!
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John
Salt Lake City67 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were many items to choose. The food was excellent and the service was excellent‼️‼️‼️ The service was awesome. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful‼️THANK YOU❣️
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Adam
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants. Food is always fantastic and consistent. Love the options/flavors. Service was outstanding! Already can’t wait to go back!
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Susan
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! This is our go to place to treat ourselves on our birthdays. Also, best sangria in town!!
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FAQs

La Merenda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 389-0125.

La Merenda is rated 4.8 stars by 2777 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

125 E. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between 1st and Barclay
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking Available. In Response To The Covid-19 We Are Asking Guest To Drive Up To The Loading Zone In Front Of The Restaurant To Be Greeted By Host Before Entering The Restaurant. Thank You For Your Patience During These Difficult Times.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Sandroni
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.lamerenda125.com/
Phone number
(414) 389-0125
Private party facilities
We do not offer private parties but we can accommodate large parties, please call the restaurant or email info@lamerenda125.com for more information. (414) 389-0125Reservations for 6 or fewer can be made through OpenTable (please call to reserve for parties of 7 or more).

La Merenda

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Field | Campo | Reimse | Parang

Local Artisan Cheese (WI)$8.50

La Merenda Salad (Italy)$9.00

Grilled Endive Salad (France)$9.00

Pistachio Salad (Italy)$8.50

Wisconsin Farmers Salad (WI)$9.00

Truffled Potato Skins (WI)$6.50

Sage Squash Gnocchi (Italy)$12.00

Empanadas Vegetarianas (Colombia)$7.00

Moroccan Spiced Grilled Parsnips$9.00

Sautéed Spinach (Italy)$6.50

Sea | Mare | Farraige | Dagat

Pork and Shrimp Tostadas (Mexico)$12.00

Gambas al Ajillo (Spain)**$13.00

Sambal Goreng Udang (Indonesia)$13.00

Grilled Octopus Salad (Chile)$15.00

Seared Trout (Japan)*$15.00

Pasture | Pascolo | Fearaigh | Pastulan

Prosciutto Salad (Italy)$9.50

Local Artisan Cheese & Meat (WI)$15.00

Goat Cheese Curds (WI)$10.00

Beef Empanadas (Colombia)$9.00

Pork Empanadas (Colombia)$9.00

Butter Chicken (India)$11.00

Beef Pad Thai (Thailand)$15.00

Lamb Bolognese (Italy)$14.00

Beef Short Rib Gnocchi (WI)$14.00

Patatas Bravas y Chorizo (Spain)$9.50

Argentinian Pork Belly (Argentina)$14.00

Argentinian Style Beef (Argentina)*$17.00

Veal Stracotto (Italy)$14.00

Duck Confit Poutine (Canada)$14.00

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