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One of Milwaukee’s finest, most elegant venues, Bacchus - A BARTOLOTTA Restaurant offers the perfect setting for both intimate ceremonies and wedding receptions. Our versatile spaces— including the Main Dining Room, Lakeview Dining Room, and glass-enclosed Conservatory with its breathtaking Lake Michigan vista—provide the perfect backdrop for your most cherished moments. Our award-winning culinary team crafts exceptional, innovative dishes that elevate every event, ensuring a seamless blend of stunning surroundings and extraordinary cuisine that will make your special day truly unforgettable.

Facilities and Capacity
Bacchus can accommodate up to 200 guests, depending on which space you choose. This venue offers a variety of spaces, including the spacious Main Dining Room,Lakeview Dining Room and the breath-taking, glass-enclosed Conservatory. Each room provides the perfect setting for your special day.

Services
Bacchus – A BARTOLOTTA Restaurant is available for weddings, engagement parties, and bridal showers. Their services include:

  • Event planning
  • Catering
  • Special dietary accommodation menus
  • Valet parking

Cuisine
Bacchus – A BARTOLOTTA Restaurant’s private dining menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients for a seated dining experience or a cocktail-style reception. A few menu highlights include:

  • Avocado Crab Salad
  • Korean BBQ Pork Meatballs
  • Beef Short Rib

Sweets Table featuring miniature seasonal pastries

Location
Bacchus – A BARTOLOTTA Restaurant is located in downtown Milwaukee in the historic Cudhay Tower, near the Milwaukee Art Museum, and features views of Lake Michigan.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant

Ashlynn
Ashlynn Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Food and Service

We had an intimate wedding at Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant and had a great experience.

The planning team was excellent and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. They were also very accommodating with allergies and dietary needs.

The service was great, the food was outstanding, and everything was timed perfectly. Our guests loved the conservatory space.

A snowstorm during our wedding made the setting even more beautiful. Highly recommend.
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Judy Sent on 10/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I recently hosted a bridal shower for my daughter-in-law at Bacchus. The setting was nothing short of stunning!!! The white framework, windows, terrace, and lakeshore views provided the perfect backdrop for white lace and vintage china inspired event. But for those of you who have seen the beautiful space, that should not come as a surprise! What you may be most interested in is the exceptional service offered by Bacchus. We brought a great deal of our own embellishments into the venue including antique china, lace table cloths, vintage furniture and even a custom bar! Tricia and her staff could not have been more accommodating. From the way in which they handled the vintage goods, to the care in placing everything as though it was lifted off of a Pinterest page, they were simply amazing. To top it off, I had the bar staff duplicate a specialty cocktail from one of my favorite establishments, and they did so to a "T!" And then, of course, there was the food. In typical Bartolotta's fashion, it was nothing short of spectacular. I cannot think of one thing that I would change about the entire event. I spent over a year planning and collecting vintage goods and china so that I could give the most beautiful bride a shower that she would never forget. Bacchus was able to bring my vision to reality, and did so with all of the care and attention to detail that you simply cannot put a price tag on! I would highly recommend Bacchus for any event!
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Ruth Sent on 09/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
No advice. It was exceptional.
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Greg Sent on 08/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We want to convey our appreciation for the great job Amy and the team did handling our rehearsal dinner last Friday evening. Also we want to thank you for making the outside courtyard available to us for the wedding ceremony rehearsal. The extra space was a great help in making the main event on Saturday a success. Everything was perfect.
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Marci Sent on 08/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We could not be happier with our Bacchus experience. The food and service were exquisite and Tricia was a fun, thoughtful, efficient, knowledgeable and extremely effective event planner. We can't wait for future celebrations at Bacchus.
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Kim Sent on 08/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend using Bacchus. Library Room w/ private patio was a lovely venue. Service and food quality were superb!
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Laura Sent on 04/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Five stars isn't high enough to accurately reflect the quality of service we received during our recent reception at Bacchus. Working with Tricia and the rest of the staff was an absolute dream - they were friendly, responsive and such a help when we had random questions or requests. Our reception went off without a hitch and, thanks to the amazing staff, we felt like we really got to enjoy and experience our own reception. And the food! Oh, the food. From appetizers to late-night snacks, everything was phenomenal. We're so glad we picked Bacchus.
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Christian Sent on 09/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Bacchus and their staff made our big day absolutely perfect, and stress free. We held our both our ceremony and reception at Bacchus, and their event planner Tricia, made sure everything went off without a hitch. Bacchus provided us with accurate pricing and logistics, as well as recommended vendors well ahead of our big day, which allowed us to make the right decisions regarding our wedding. As the wedding approached they made sure we had everything we needed in place, all of our questions answered, and made sure they did everything they could to accommodate our requests.

For the actual event, the staff was amazing and professional, the food and drinks were phenomenal (the same quality you would get from the restaurant if you were there as a table of 2), and the setting was beautiful.
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Katie Sent on 09/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We held our rehearsal dinner at Bacchus and it was wonderful. The conservatory is a beautiful room, full of light in the summertime. The food was delicious (that is a given) and the staff were extremely professional and courteous. The wine list is also tremendous. We worked with Tricia to plan this event and she was always very responsive to our questions and was quick to help us.
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Kiko Sent on 07/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Tricia was a DREAM to work with! She made the process of booking the space and all of the details so smooth and enjoyable. She is incredibly communicative and our questions were always warmly received/answered. We will always have fond memories of visiting the conservatory in Bacchus for the first time with Tricia and how special all of the wedding moments were from start to finish. Thank you, Tricia!!
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Awards

45
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Artist Group Artist Group Wedding Photographers

Tricia and the team at Bacchus are the best of the best! The best service, the best food and the best location. You can never go wrong choosing them. They treat you like royalty!

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Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant frequently asked questions

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Wifi
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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