If the walls of Wells Brothers could talk…they’d have a lot to say, and that’s because the eatery has been in business since 1921! Having opened its doors nearly 100 years ago, it’s likely the oldest Italian restaurant in the Badger State. The restaurant’s longstanding status has a lot to do with its consistently delicious fare, particularly the thin crust pizzas, which have been named some of the best in the U.S. Take a look:

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Basically a Racine landmark, Wells Brothers has occupied the same corner spot on Mead Street since 1921.
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Loved by locals, tourists, and food critics alike, Wells Brothers has received numerous honors over the years. In addition to being dubbed the “Best Italian Restaurant” in Racine, it’s been listed among the “Top 10 Pizzerias in America.”
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The consistently delicious Italian fare is no coincidence. The eatery was opened by brothers James and Dominic Wells, when they came to the U.S. from Italy.
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You can read all about the eatery’s history – which involves four generations of Wells and two fires – on the back of the menu.
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Speaking of the menu, it features quintessential Italian dishes, like pizzas, calzones, pastas, sandwiches, soups, and salads.
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Of all the tasty items on the menu, Wells Brothers is most known for its thin crust pizza, which has been voted #6 in the nation!
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The secret to the famous pizza is a decades-old pizza roller, which squeezes the dough between two rollers, resulting in a perfectly thin crust.
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It’s also worth noting that the pizza dough is made fresh daily – and that’s in addition to the sausage being ground in-house.
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As far as toppings go, the selection is plentiful. The options include all the standard toppings along with some less common toppings, such as sauerkraut and seafood.
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Remember, Wells Brothers is a popular spot, so reservations are recommended.
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For more information, call (262) 632-4408. You can also visit the Wells Brothers website or Facebook page.

So, did you know about this long-standing Italian restaurant? Ever visited? If so, what’d you order? How was it? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only place you can get a taste of Italy. Read about another longtime favorite here.

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