Photo by Rachel Buth
Located down the street from UW-Milwaukee’s Mitchell Hall, Sala (2611 E. Hampshire St.) has long been a popular college lunch spot and an unpretentious place for grabbing an Italian dinner on the way home. Sala has also become known beyond the campus environs for its attractively served panini sandwiches, salads and brimming bowls of pasta, with or without the meatballs. There is an extensive wine list, including rarely seen vintages from Sicily and Sardinia; a beer list with domestic, craft brews and imports (Peroni, naturally); and a happy hour from 3-6 p.m. with custom cocktails such as the Milwaukee Mule, prepared from Rehorst vodka, ginger beer and lime. Opens Tuesday-Friday at 11 a.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m.
