Via Downer
(Now Closed)Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$
Milwaukee
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Lindsay FeroOctober 23, 2012Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free including pasta, pizza, sandwiches, paninis and appetizers!! They have New Grist and Fox Barrel, and there are gluten free specials on Tuesdays!!Upvote1Downvote
Rian SociaSeptember 15, 2012Make sure to wash down your meal here with a Peroni. Delicious, and goes with most of the dishes well.
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If you want something like a Guinness, without the stout taste, try a Baltika. Not only is it a delightful in taste but it comes in a big bottle that gives you a beer and a half!UpvoteDownvote
As expected from the Transfer Pizza folks, they have great pizza. But, break out & try some other stuff: excellent grilled (NOT fried) calamari app & nice twist on traditional Cubano sandwich.UpvoteDownvote
Matt GreenMarch 20, 2014An easy 5 stars. Well worth it! Can't wait to check it out at night. Try the verde pizzaUpvoteDownvote
AlyFebruary 14, 2014Friendly & attentive servers, INCREDIBLE food (possibly best pasta of my life??) & sexy staff ;)Upvote1Downvote- Kevin BarnesJune 24, 2013Get a 12-inch pizza (w/ one topping) and a soda for $5.99 when you show them your UPass. #PublicTransitPaysYouUBackUpvote2Downvote
Matthew RochteFebruary 24, 2013Tuesdays are gluten free Tuesdays. Wednesdays are 20% off food if you ride your bike or take the bus.Upvote2Downvote
Try the caramel sea salt gelato. It is amazing. Also: Monday nights feature live music and half price bottles of wine!UpvoteDownvote
Duane DrzadinskiAugust 26, 2012Need an appetizer suggestion; go with the Bruschetta Salami. Totally killer. Shaved asiago is a nice touch.UpvoteDownvote
If you LOVE GARLIC, and meat!!! Please try the GARLIC LOVERS!!!! YUMMY!!! ;o)UpvoteDownvote
Allysha HeenanAugust 18, 2013Get the Spanish aioli and the mirtillo chicken salad with avocado.UpvoteDownvote
@EthanKeller Live 9pm @ViaDowner every Thursday for #ScholarsThursdays - 2 for 1 taps, 1/2 price appsUpvote2Downvote
The best chewy crust pizza. Half off wine and live music on Mondays. DaVinci is the personal favorite ;)UpvoteDownvote
Emily HAugust 29, 2011Davinci pizza is awesome. Also try the the bruschetta with salami app! Sooooooo goodUpvoteDownvote- Cole Bultman is an awesome server, funny, courteous, and has a vast knowledge of the menu. Tip him his 20%!UpvoteDownvote
Ericka HawkeAugust 25, 2010The pizza is to die for! It was my first time here and you betcha I'm coming back for more. :)UpvoteDownvote
Third Coast DailyJune 8, 2010Peruse the menu and treat yourself to an app, main course and desert. Oh heck, get a bottle of wine too; you deserve it! Read moreUpvote1Downvote- Best pizza in Milwaukee! Also, check out their sister restaurant Transfer.UpvoteDownvote
Nothing beats CHB and half off a bottle of wine. Bonus: pizza!Upvote1Downvote
They have gluten-free pizza! Any pizza you want on a gf crust, and it's good, too.Upvote2Downvote
Get the caramel sea salt gelato while it lasts. Seriously. Perfection.Upvote3Downvote
- Third Coast DailyNovember 5, 2011Love the gluten free menu here. It's as tasty as real food. ;-)Upvote3Downvote
Try the DaVinci pizza. Your tastebuds will die and go to heaven.UpvoteDownvote
William WaldrenMarch 6, 2011I suggest the procioutto & fungi pizza...add eggplant...unreal!!UpvoteDownvote
Jennifer JanviereMay 22, 2010Great ambiance and food. A Milwaukee must visit location.Upvote1Downvote
Seriously some of the best Pizza EVER!Upvote3Downvote
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"Easily the best pizza we've found in SE Wisconsin with the exception of a few places in Kenosha. Great thin crust, yummy sauce, generous toppings, we will be back!"
Dean - 7.7
"This is simply excellent pizza. In addition, they serve a lot of Italian entrees and sandwiches. Great eating for a great price."
Jim A. - 6.9
"Excellent thin crust pizza. Love the atmosphere with the red ceiling and religious paint by number pictures! We will definitely be going back."
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