Downtown Milwaukee is really starting to find its footing when it comes to fine dining. North Jefferson Street has some of Milwaukee’s favorites and is also seeing a lot of transition on the block between Wells and Mason, including Safina at 785 N. Jefferson Street. 

Nestled in one of the ever-beautiful stone mansions often filled with retail, Safina is a celebration of all things Sicily. The restaurant’s goal is to make you feel like you’re a guest of owner and chef Giovanni Safina’s dinner table. With his three sons, they’ve certainly chosen the right spot to make it feel like you’re walking into an Italian home, and you’re greeted at the door by at least one of them.