Amilinda, the Downtown restaurant specializing in Spanish and Portuguese inspired fare at 315 E. Wisconsin Ave. will be re-opening for in-house dining on Friday, Sept. 25.
The restaurant, which submitted a COVID-19 safety plan in accordance with the Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Order 4.1, has received approval from the City of Milwaukee Health Department to re-open at full capacity.
Co-owner and chef Gregory Leon says that, for the health and safety of both staff and customers, they will re-open at just 50% capacity, allowing for social distancing within the restaurant.
Dining will available by reservation only, with a limit of six persons per party. Masks will be required for all guests at all times except while eating and drinking (guest should be sure to wear a mask when interacting with staff).
On the menu, guests can expect to see classic Amilinda dishes, including an ever-changing selection of five starters, five entrees and a selection of desserts from pastry chef Sara Ostrowski.
Carry-out will still be available for patrons who do not wish to take advantage of dine-in services.
Amilinda will be open for carry-out only on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 before closing to prepare the restaurant to reopen for dining on Sept. 25. Reservations for in-house dining on Sept. 25 and beyond can be made beginning Saturday, Sept. 19 at amilinda.com.
Once reopened, Amilinda will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.
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