La Merenda [edit]
125 E. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 389-0125
(414) 389-0128 Fax
www.lamerenda125.com/

Description [edit]

Peter Sandroni who cut his teeth at restaurants in Chicago and Atlanta as well as at Dream Dance and Eagan's here, runs this Walker's Point small plate eatery that has a twist. La Merenda's tapas are inspired by cuisines from around the globe: Asia, Caribbean, Europe, North Africa, the U.S.

As of Oct. 1, 2007, La Merenda will be smoke free.

Recent articles about La Merenda

Milwaukee's best appetizers / small plates, 2012

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 08, 2012
Last year, La Merenda took the title by storm ... but was it able to hold onto … Read more...

La Merenda: small plates, big tastes 

By Dave Begel - March 27, 2012
La Merenda in Walker's Point resembles a big family dining room. Dave Begel ate … Read more...

Milwaukee's best appetizers/small plate, 2011: La Merenda

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 10, 2011
It's not much of a secret that Milwaukeeans like their portions big, so … Read more...

Milwaukee's best appetizers/small plate, 2010: La Merenda

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 01, 2010
It's not much of a secret that Milwaukeeans like their portions big, so … Read more...

A vibrant new look for La Merenda

By Julie Lawrence - Sept. 04, 2010
La Merenda's reputation for exquisitely prepared international tapas has made it … Read more...

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Posted by msj80 on Oct. 22, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (report)

This restaurant is fantastic! I really can't say enough good things about La Merenda. The food is fresh and different. Go with a group of friends and try a bit of everything! Service is friendly and timed perfectly. The atmosphere is great as well!

Posted by djo54 on March 9, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (report)

Wonderful place! Could not get a reservation last nite, but opted to sit at the bar. Had wonderful service, bartender was great. Food was amazing! The freshest ingredients here, with wonderful light sauces. The dishes that had meat were consistently cooked and not overdone and tasteless, but juicy and tender. Our entrees came at different times, allowing us to enjoy each small plate. Everything was served at the correct temperature-something you don't always get when you are placed at the bar. They did a wonderful job of making sure each small plate was promptly placed for the patron, unlike many that let those dishes sit and keep pouring the beer while you wait and wait..Not here! Peeked into the main dining area and will look forward to heading back when we can sit in their dining area that appeared to be spacious and welcoming. Almost hate to give it such a good review because I hate to share a rare treasure like this! I hope our new food critic has put this on her list as a must. This will no doubt meet w/Carol's approval!

Posted by juneau on Oct. 30, 2007 at 2:10 p.m. (report)

Have eaten here for lunch & dinner and have anjoyed it very much. It's interesting to try the different dishes they have. The food is consistently very good to excellent and the service is prompt and friendly. Nice wine & beer list also.

Posted by islandfanatic on July 19, 2007 at 8:14 a.m. (report)

The food was quite good and interesting, service was excellent and pleasant. We sat outside and had a great time!!!