BELFRE KITCHEN

606 N. Genesee St., Delafield (262) 303-5066 belfrekitchen.com ** * (very good) Food: ** * Service: ** * Ambience: ** * 1⁄2 Fare: Contemporary American Atmosphere: Stylish but relaxed

Hours: Dinner, 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; breakfast and lunch cafe, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday Prices: Small plates, $9-$18; entrées, $20-$28 Parking: Adjacent lot and on street Wheelchair access: Ramp from parking lot; restrooms accessible. Second floor not accessible. Payment: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover

Of special note: Vegetarian options; nonsmoking warm-weather patio with tables, lounge furniture, fire pit; off-menu items for children, high chairs; semi-private second-floor loft for about 30; Wi-Fi; family-style dinner specials on Tuesdays, wine and whiskey specials on Wednesdays, monthly high tea service Reservations: Recommended for dinner Friday-Saturday Noise level: Very loud at peak times Deptolla’s star ratings ** * * Extraordinary. Consistently outstanding in all areas, including food, service, atmosphere and value. A first-class dining experience.

** * Very good. Most menu items are excellent, though a few might miss the mark. Service generally is very good. A memorable meal is guaranteed. * * Good. A worthy restaurant; food is generally appealing. * Fair. A few entrées may be very good; most are average. Work is needed.

Poor restaurants would receive no stars.

Carol Deptolla strives to dine anonymously, with food and drink paid for by the Journal Sentinel. To sign up for the Journal Sentinel’s weekly food and dining newsletter, visit www.jsonline.com/newsletters