Il Cervo is a destination rooftop restaurant atop The Trade Hotel serving modern Italian cuisine with panoramic views of the Deer District and downtown Milwaukee.
Located on the top floor of The Trade Hotel in the heart of the Deer District, Il Cervo offers an elevated dining experience with stunning views stretching from Fiserv Forum to the Milwaukee River. The restaurant celebrates craftsmanship through its thoughtfully curated menu that blends Italian tradition with local Milwaukee ingredients, featuring house-made pastas, wood-grilled octopus, dry-aged Florentine steak, and sourdough pizza alongside an impressive selection of Italian and local wines and innovative cocktails.
The restaurant embodies The Trade Hotel's philosophy of honoring Milwaukee's rich history of makers and immigrants while delivering contemporary Italian dining in a sophisticated setting. Whether you're seeking a special occasion dinner, casual meal, or drinks with a view, Il Cervo connects seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients from Milwaukee's finest farms and artisans with refined Italian technique, creating a dining experience that feels both rooted in the city and distinctly upscale.