This place is so good! In town for a training and was recommended this place. It's small and quaint, not great for large groups, but definitely worth trying. Their small plates/salads are great. I highly recommend the beet salad (especially if you like beets and goat cheese), the sous-vide pork and the caprese salad. The pizzas were wonderful! I can't remember the names of the ones we got, but they were both good! Not only was the food good, but the price was ridiculously affordable! I come from San Francisco where you can't get a decent meal less than $20 so when we came here, I was shocked when I saw how good the quality of food was and how affordable it was! I would greatly recommend this place to anyone that lives in the area! read more

Great place for a romantic date! You know your food is fancy when it comes garnished with flower petals lol. Dumplings - Not what I expected but they looked and tasted good. The broth/sauce that came with it paired nicely. Pork confit - Lots of flavors here for a well crafted pork appetizer. Goomba pizza - Loved this. It wasn't too meat heavy which was a nice match after the meaty appetizer. The atmosphere, somewhat quiet with soft lighting, encourages intimacy and conversation. Service was good - this was expected. They gave us 2 cookies to take home. Overall solid restaurant for any dinner date. read more

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Grampas is home-y, warm, and welcoming. The outside resembles and house and the inside a cozy, relaxing mix of tables and staff. The pizza is a 10/10, I have had almost all of them and loved every single one. They are all very unique thin crust takes on classics, something I especially appreciate from pizza because it is usually a lot of the same. I think the pesto one is the most unique, though. The charcuterie board is a bit underwhelming - a beautiful mix of local cheeses and honey, but extremely small in size (probably for 2 people). Such a cute date night spot or something familiar if you are a college student missing home. read more

Pretty cool vibe. We reserved a table for 10 and got a semi private room to ourselves. The food was great, and very reasonable prices. The cbd shop adjacent is also a great stop by while here read more

Great starter -- pork confit -- and pizzas! Service super friendly and efficient. We are definitely coming back! read more

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Wow! This is all I can say. I hope to come here much more often, from holiday specials to try out the unique menus to regular nights. Came here for the Valentine's special and was blown away. Our reservation was pushed back a bit because the tables weren't ready yet, and we were sent over to Gib's to wait. It wasn't a good sign, but within 10 minutes or so we were called and seated. We had the special charcuterie board, lobster risotto, brassacre, ginger cake (by Yelp recommendations although the SO usually doesn't like ginger) and a bottle of chianti. The charcuterie board was well done. I cannot comment on it much, as I realize I am not a connoisseur of many of the finer things in life: the cheeses consisted of an aged bleu cheese and a goat cheese brie, which overpowered my personal senses. I am not a fan of treated grapes, leeks, or anything pickled so I couldn't comment on that regard either. The two types of pate were very rich and flavorful though and I enjoyed them (personally, my charcuterie board experiences have led me to appreciate a good ol' slice of prosciutto and some aged parmesan). Overall, I could tell this was a very well put together board and I know that those with a finer palette would appreciate it. The lobster risotto was absolutely delicious! I have been craving seafood since coming to Madison and was not disappointed. For the first time, I sent my dish back, asking for my lobster portion to be cooked just a little while longer, as I preferred that texture that way. They graciously redid the entire dish and cooked the lobster to perfection for me the second time. I was blown away by that part of the service and was blown away by the dish. Though I could see the pool of butter on the risotto and know that this is a large reason it was so decadent and delicious, this was truly one of the best risottos I have had. The vanilla bean made it very unique and aromatic and the risotto itself was very creamy and decadent. We ordered the brassacre, by the description of the pizza and recommendation of Yelp (and by the sound of the combination. Bacon, olive oil, garlic, and Brussel sprouts are some of the best ingredients in the world). We were not disappointed. The thin crust is my SO's favorite and I am a fan of white pizzas. Everything was crispy and heavenly flavorful. The slight bitterness of the Brussel sprouts complimented the thick chunks of bacon well. We were stuffed and couldn't even finish the entire pizza. Finally, we had the ginger cake. A huge portion came out for us to share and it smelled great. The cake was slightly warm and topped with mounds of fresh whipped cream. The whipped cream was a perfect complement to the cake and we were glad that the dessert was not overly sweet. It was a sweet and satisfying way to end the evening and we left feeling extremely content. TLDR: It was a delicious evening. Get the brassacre pizza. I will be back. read more

Great apps, tasty salads, solid pizza. Really enjoyed the flavor combinations and high quality ingredients. Wine and beer lists also good. Recommend. read more

Tuesday night is Date Night at Granpa's. I went with 3 wonderful women and had a great time. So we paired up to accommodate the special... $40 for an app or salad, a pizza, dessert and a bottle of wine. Plenty of food for two and everything was spectacular. Started with calamari, Brassacre pizza (Brussels sprouts and Nueske's bacon) and chocolate mousse. A lovely medium bodied red wine rounded it out. The other couple had the always beautiful and tasty market salad, the Finnochio pizza, and the mousse. Their meal also won rave reviews. Service was excellent. Grandpa's is reliable. The quality of the ingredients shines through and the preparations respect the ingredients but stretch your imagination. 5 stars for sure. read more

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Fabulous! What a gorgeous space! I held my breath for the "first week"-ness, but everything was fantastic. I could tell there was some calibrating going on, but so far the food is delicious and the staff is warm and professional. It's definitely not just a "pizza joint"--- NOT like Roman Candle or Glass Nickle. More of a sit-down and enjoy dinner spot. The bar is small. The space is classy, with some throwbacks to the gun shop. It's a great alternative to Pig in a Fur Coat -- and it's open super late! Welcome to the neighborhood, you guys! read more

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Food was excellent. Exceeded expectations. Service was very good too. Hard to get a reservation but it is a small space and in demand, so you would get that. However, the bar next door, which I understand is owned by the same group was terrible. Great concept of converting a house to a craft cocktail bar. Nice atmosphere too but the bartenders were from clown world. Have to wait over 25 minutes each time I went for a drink. It is great that you use so many ingredients in making a cocktail but you cannot run out of one ingredient and then take 5 minutes to go get it and then run out of another and take another 10 minutes to get it. All while chugging a Hamms in front of me. I make a lot of craft cocktails too and their act was not worth the wait. read more

Finally!! After weeks of trying to eat here, I was able to grab a table for three on a Tuesday night, after only about a half hour wait. The previous two attempts had an estimated wait of 2 hours. The space is small, the place is popular, and they don't take reservations. I came with two lovely ladies for Tuesday's date night, which started off grumpy because of rush hour traffic, a rain storm catching me sans umbrella, and difficulty/stress finding parking. But the experience at Grampa's made it all worth it. The inside was cozy, with attention to details that add to its romance, like the yellowed books and fresh flowers at the window sills. As a party of three, we added a second pizza to the date night special, which includes a bottle of red or white, 1 app, 1 pizza, and 1 dessert to share for $40. Strangely the special didn't seem to be listed on their website or anywhere else; we heard through word of mouth, showed up, and it turned out to be true. These are not your average pizzas. The bacon was meaty and smoky. The flavors contrasting, with bitter, floral, sweet, tart, savory, and the different textures of creamy and crispy. We chose the white that night, which turned out to be a new Sauvignon Blanc I hadn't tried, and paired perfectly with our meal. We didn't have room for the ginger cake at the end, but we devoured it anyway, along with the surprise macarons at the end. Despite all it took to get here, this place was definitely worth the attempts. The servers are knowledgeable and you don't feel rushed (which is probably why the wait tends to be long). Cheers to you if you can can grab a table, and bad luck if it takes you multiple tries like me, but in the end it was a pursuit worth making. read more

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I am in love. This place smells freaking amazing from the second you walk in, the food is delicious, the service is great, what more do you demanding, picky people need?!? It is also just so charming, so east side Madison. We went for the first time tonight and didn't have to wait at all at 6:30 on a Thursday. The dumplings were fragrant and lovely, the Pinnochio pizza was super tasty (if you don't eat sausage what the heck is wrong with you? This sausage was insanely flavorful), and the DESSERT. Omg the dessert. We shared the sticky ginger cake which was topped with an enormous lovely mound of lemon cream, cinnamon & candied pistachios. We would've licked the plate if we coulda. The service was also stellar (though slightly disturbing that all of the waitresses look like thin, long-haired brunette clones of each other). It's small and cozy, so I bet there's frequently a wait. Well worth it. We can't wait to go back. read more

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The folks at Grampa's do an outstanding job of creating amazing flavors for pizza and other menu items. I have visited a few times, all for special events, and the food was incredible each time. During my most recent visits, they hosted a tap takeover by Broadway Brewery in Columbia, Missouri the Thursday before Great Taste of the Midwest for a dinner event and again the Sunday after Great Taste for a special brunch. The Brewery staff also brought a lot of produce from their Missouri farm, which was incorporated into the menus. Full disclosure, we are good friends with the Broadway Brewery Brewmaster and know the team there and their tastes and concepts, which we love, and we were so excited when we learned of their collaboration with Grampa's for these two events. They could not have had better partners. The pizza at Grampa's is great. Let yourself sit back and enjoy their many offerings, including a pizza where brussel sprouts are a key ingredient. I've had the pleasure of tasting nearly all their typical pizza offerings, and you really cannot go wrong. The crust is thin, not quite a cracker crust, but thin enough to be an appropriate vehicle for the excellent ingredients on top and not drown out their flavor. Some pizza joints have such poor ingredients, you need the crust to make up for what lacks in topping flavor. Grampa's is far above this. While the pizza is outstanding, I encourage patrons to try other menu options. their salads and risottos are also rich and flavorful, and unlike any other I have found in Madison. While you wait, walk next door to Gib's bar (same owners) and enjoy a cocktail whilst lounging in one of their cozy spaces. The hostess at Grampa's will call you when your table is ready. read more

Finally I had the chance to come and try the famous Grampa's pizza at the end of willy St. Just like the neighbour, Grampa's is also set up in a residential house turned into a business. It's very romantic, cozy and hip. I was slightly surprised about the lack of a cocktail menu but they do have a good selections of wine. Other than just pizza, they already have a number of small plates that are available and I went with the classic: olives (not on pizza though!). They came in a good portion and are pretty tasty! The two of us decided to share a pizza as entrée. They serve what I call European style pizza, thin and crispy, my favorite. They have a few vegetarian options and a few with classic meat toppings. We went with one that was really unique, which has ricotta, tomato sauce, peppers, watercress and honey. It was very very well done. The crust was very thin and crispy while the ingredients are fresh and make a very good flavor profile. I would love to come back and try their other selections, but sadly it might be my last memorable pizza I had in Madison! read more

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Hands down my favorite pizzeria in Madison, probably the country. The ambiance is so nice and they do a great job at making you feel comfortable and not too close to the other tables. The pizza is amazing, I can't even say my favorite because it changes every time I go, which is at least every other week. Not only are the pizzas great, but so are the apps. Burrata, octopus, scallops, are just a few examples that change all the time. And you cannot go wrong with any of them. If you have the time (since there's usually a wait), you definitely should check this out! Even if you have to wait, you can head over to gibs next door for a drink and they'll call you over when a table is available. read more

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It's basic over priced but it did fill a void . Service was slow but attentive I'm trying to be nice. Just go get cafe belle Italian pizza. This is not even good for dates. read more

Good decent pizza, walking distance for Willy street folks. Only drawback - so popular you have an hour wait even on weekdays. They don't take reservations, however, you could call and leave your name on the wait list and they'll call you back when a table is ready. Also, another tip for couples or singles, sit at the bar! Friendly experience and usually less wait than the tables. Tuesdays happen to be date night - $40 for appetizer, pizza, dessert and a bottle of wine! Such a great deal. Also, my favorite server, Steph, is at the bar on Tuesdays and Thursdays! One thing to note, there are no cocktails. There is a full wine and beer list though. I was really happy they have the spanish Cava (sparkling wine like champagne). What's great to try: Risotto - flavors change, nice and creamy Puerco - Pork confit Pizza, I love pork confit! Brassacre - thick bacon, brussel sprouts Barberini - honey, water cress, spicy chiles; very unique. sweet and spicy pizza Calamari - nduja sausage stuffed calamari, tomato sauce, vanilla and delicious fingerling potatoes; very very unique dish! good to try if you like spicy! I'll definitely be back, but I'll call ahead to leave my name on the waiting list, instead of heading straight to the restaurant! read more

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I went with a friend and we both loved it and would highly recommend. We had the veggie appetizer plate and I had the Brassacre pizza - so yummy! And great friendly service too read more

So, so so cute!!! My sister and I randomly picked this spot for dinner when I was visiting Madison. We initially tried the bar next door for a cocktail and as this was close, we stopped in and lucked out with immediate seating. We were seated next to the windows in the back - so cute to look outside (though, blinds would be excellent for when the sun sets). Our server was really nice - he gave recommendations and didn't rush us though it was getting busy (and he seemed to be running around). We shared appetizers (cheese of course!) and pizzas. Everything was fresh and delicious (and who doesn't love fresh mozzarella?!). I could have eaten 10 more pizzas. Thin crust, really fresh ingredients (tomato, cheese, etc). This was the cutest spot - the food was delicious, excellent wine selection and also a friendly server in a really cozy spot. I can't wait to return. Food - 5 Atmosphere - 5 Service - 5 Value - 5 read more

I'm a big fan of the aesthetic of this place: surprisingly large windows overlooking a tree-filled back yard, hardwood floors, white-tiled wall behind the bar, menus that look as though they were typed on a typewriter. I dig. The service was also excellent: friendly, prompt, polite. The servers are a cool and attractive bunch as well. The pizza? OK, unfortunately, here's where I was a bit disappointed. Now, it's not bad. The ingredients ensure that the pizza will not be terrible (smoked mozzarella, pesto, pork confit...), but something about the crust was just not quite right. When having thin-crust pizza, texture is way important...and the crust was a little more cracker-like than I was expecting. So wah. But give it a try. It's a cool date spot regardless. read more

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There's nothing old about Grampa's! The food is fresh and always delicious. The staff is on top of their game and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. It makes for the perfect dining experience. They have a great selection of wine and beer and feature beer from One Barrel (Strong Ale! Strong Ale!) I would eat here simply to enjoy the sweet little macaroons that they give you at the end of your meal. Heads up: they are extremely busy on weekends so be prepared. It's worth the wait. read more

Grampa's Pizzeria - Finishing up another wonderful meal at Grampa's with their complimentary baby macaroons. :) - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Got a recommendation for Grampa's from a local while on the plane to Madison. Decided to stop in for dinner and was not let down. The intimate dining room is cozy, but not too small. There are old pictures of the chef's family mixed into combination of wood and subway tile. Our waiter was friendly and answered any questions we had. I started with beer called Little Sister from Door County Brewing in Baileys Harbor, WI. It was a Belgian Style Witbier with spices and orange peel. I am always a fan of trying something local! Then for two of us, we decided to order a small plate and then share pizza. I must say, I was so impressed by all of the fresh ingredients. Many of which tasted like they were pulled from the garden on the same day. We started out with the mozzarella, which is made fresh daily. Topped with balsamic and tomatoes...need I say more? For the pizza we decided to go with the Goomba. I personally don't like mushrooms so we ordered half and half. The crispy crust and garlic cream made the pizza for me. As we were preparing to settle the bill, they brought the check along with a brown paper bag which, to our surprise, had cookies in it. I loved the unique touch rather than a typical mint. If you are looking for a cozy, pizza place head to Grampa's! read more

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Grampa's is a hip place from the inside out: an old brick building with beautiful refinished flooring, accompanied with windows throughout their guest seating that overlook Grampa's own herb garden out back. Now, a lot of places have the 'it' factor on the outside - mainly pouring all of their creative energy in an appearance that just doesn't justify their uninspired product. I can gladly say that Grampa's delivers on all fronts. There is heart in their food, there is a server, as genuine as they come, giving you excellent five star service, and there is a certain ambience that enables you to relax and share a pie or two with your friends. I'd highly suggest their Goomba pizza. And check out their drink list! It's delicious. read more

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Second time here and this place is awesome!! Arrived at 5:00 on a Saturday, had no problem getting a table we had two small plates Olive's and mozzarella. For pizza we ate two , the Goomba and a pepperoni with a thin and crispy crust, the leeks on the pepperoni put it over the top.Dessert was Chocolate mousse with grapefruit and almonds,what a party in your mouth, and then the always excellent Sticky ginger cake!! Staff was relaxed and pleasant Place gets 7 Stars from me, 10 if they could still clean my guns. read more

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This has been my third time to Grampas and my wife's fourth time. My earlier experiences were great so I thought it would be perfect to go on my birthday (Mistake). It was odd that the last time my wife went she came home and said the staff were very rude and she didn't want to go back. I thought it might've been a busy night and we could give them another chance (wrong). We went towards the end of the night so it wasn't very busy. And I've never felt more ignored at a restaurant in my whole life, and we were seated at the bar?!? It took a while to get food, it's ok, it was the end of the dinner rush. But once we finished it took 15 minutes to get a box, but they didn't bring the check. I asked fifteen minutes later for the check. He brought the check. Then I put my card in the holder and pushed our dinnerware to the back to signify we were ready to leave. It took 30 minutes for them to check on us again and run my card. For the thirty minutes we watched two servers go back and forth texting on their phones and drinking wine over and over right in front of us. Take my advice, the food is amazing, but it's not worth it to spend 100 on pizza and terrible service. Try something else like Mickeys Tavern or anything on the square. I will not be returning to Grampas, but if they're interested in more information about the terrible service I'd be happy to discuss it further! read more

I had high expectations for this pizzeria, given all I've heard since they opened! It took me quite a bit of time to get around to trying them, but I'm glad I finally did. The inside of the restaurant is very cute, trendy, and compact. While I appreciate their attempt to squeeze in as many patrons as possible (my partner and I always visually "redesign" restaurants when we're in them to maximize seating, etc.), it was very cramped and hard to maneuver. I think most people would not have been able to fit into our table. It made for no privacy (i.e. heard every word of folks next door), yet loud because of the hard surfaces. Pizzas were very tasty, ingredients were intentional and seemed high quality. The menu was inspired and reminded me of a more European menu with the small plate concept, specific items, and prices. Servings were small, no leftovers, which is okay. Prices were a little high, in my opinion, for what was received. On tap beers limited in diversity, but most patrons around us appeared to be interested in wine. Staff was knowledgeable about beer and menus, which I appreciated. read more

Be ready for an amazing culinary experience here! First off, the place is somewhat small, but it only adds to the charm (especially when you learn the backstory about the place and the name). You literally feel like you are sitting all warm and happy in a gramma and gramps's house without the stale crackers on the table. The servers/owners/hosts are amazing and very friendly. It is clean, welcoming, and an all around just feel-good place. Not sure if they take reservations, and it fills up quickly once they open. Now, lets get to the food. It is good. It is better than good. It is holy crap good. I mean it is REALLY REALLY good!! The pizzas are definitely non-traditional. Combinations no mere human would possibly come up with, We got the dumplings small plate, and two pizzas: the Puerco and the Barberini. The dumplings are like nothing we have ever eaten before. Such an amazing unexpected flavor combination leaving you wanting more than the plate of 4 provides. But then the pizza, oh MAN! The Puerco is a literal explosion of flavor. Nothing subtle about it in the slightest. The confit is a constant presence and strongly enhances every bite. The Barberini was a mind-blowing combination of sweet and spicy, and the sauce was out of this world! If you are at all a "foodie" looking for amazing new flavors, come here. Come here many times. Then come back some more!!! read more

This is definitely the best pizza in the Fort Myers area, and the owner is amazing. We will deathly be coming back every time we're in the area. read more

Last minute decision to visit this place late on a Saturday evening. Arrived after 830, and still had a 30+ minute wait, so we opted to sit at the bar. Started with the pork confit... Amazing! Then ordered a pizza... we opted for the first pizza on the menu... tomato sauce, house made sausage, fennel, Anaheim peppers... it was fantastic. Can't wait to go back and try another pizza. read more

They use top notch ingredients. The pizza was quite tasty. It was the middle of the afternoon and I was the only person in the restaurant

Grampa's has been one of my go-to's for the last 9 months. There is almost always a 20-30 minute wait, but you can go to Gib's next door while you wait and grab a drink from the bar. It's a small 15 seat, dimly light venue with a nice garden out back (unfortunately, no outdoor seating). The cheese board is a consistent crowd pleaser, with regularly rotating local cheeses, honeys and jams. Our favorite pizzas have been the Finochio and the Barberini. The Finochio is a spicy, red sauce pizza with Italian sausage, and green peppers. It can be a bit greasy at times, but it hasn't detoured us from getting it time and time again. The Barberini is a red sauce pizza, with chunks of ricotta, red chile peppers, watercress, arugula, and a honey drizzle. It can be a bit spicy as well but has been loved by everyone I've gone to Grampa's with. Grampa's is a true staple of Willy Street. read more

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Funky pizzas! The garden out back is cute as all get out. And weirdly, the lemon water with dinner is a nice touch? I don't have a super firm reason for loving Grampa's Pizza, I just do :D Actually, yes, I DO have a great reason - dessert! Have the mousse and thank me later. You're thinking "wait, we just ate pizza, do I have room for a rich dessert like mousse?" Yes. Yes you do. You will be shocked by how fast you tear their little tower of mousse down! read more

This place was excellent. I would call it an upscale pizzeria. We had the mozzarella to start, followed with a salad and ended with their bacon and Brussels Sprouts pizza. We will be back for sure! read more

Grampa's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The quality of the pizza and appetizers here is unbelievable. There's a lot of good pizza places in the madison area, but this takes the cake. Great atmosphere as well. read more

This place is pizza at its best! The atmosphere is wonderful (cozy and creative interior ) with a little herb/greens garden to look out on. The thin crust pizza was delicious and their chocolate mousse (which offers a beautiful hint of cardamom) was delightful -- the flavor, presentation and portion size were spot on. The staff was also very sweet. We are looking forward to be back for more! Yum! read more

Grampa's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I've been here a couple of times, each time I've had to wait 30 minutes before getting a table. On my most recent trip we were sitting in the cramped corner and we blew out the candle on the table. The waiter asked us why we blew it out and I let him know because it was bothering me. Due to the cramped space the waiter managed to bump into me and my chair about 5 times over the course of 20 minutes while we were waiting for our pizza. After the pizza is finally complete he drops it off and tells us "he needs to light the candle" and proceeds to light the candle knowing that it is bothersome to us. At that point we decided just to get a box and leave because we were so annoyed with his antics. The crust is thin and basically flavorless, their sauce isn't anything special and their cheese is basic. Most of the items on the menu are about $2 overpriced, the space is cramped and the customer service is also unimpressive. I would not recommend this place. read more

We couldn't wait to try Grampa's because of all of the good reviews but honestly, we won't go back. There are so many other great pizza places (Novanta!) in Madison where you don't have to wait forever. We expected a wait, even on a Tuesday night at 8p...but the wait just isn't worth it. We were told it would be a 45m wait and we should go next door to Gib's for drinks. That's all fine and dandy until you get over there and get a call that your table is ready, and oh - you can't bring your drinks back over. So you slam your $8 craft cocktail that isn't meant to be slammed and rush over before your table disappears. The space is really great; a little on the dark side, cozy and lots of fresh air blowing through. The string lights and garden in the back adds to the ambiance. But you quickly realize why they always have an extensive wait - there aren't a lot of tables and people were hanging out drinking long after their meal was gone. The service was fantastic, everyone was very friendly and attentive. The pizza was just really not that great. Ours was very over cooked - left a burnt taste in your mouth. The toppings were plentiful and tasty but it couldn't mask the burnt crust. We just didn't think the pizza was worth the trip, the wait and the price. Disappointing when that's what you're known for. Again, great service and nice space but the pizza didn't hit the mark. read more

One if the best places I have been to in Madison so far. Everything made for a great experience--the service, the atmosphere, the food. My boyfriend and I decided on dinner at Grampa's after being turned away from a sold-out YumYum Fest. I had my heart set on going to the festival for a while and was skeptical that anything else could top the experience we would have had there, but I was wrong. The interior of Grampa's is rustic and comfortable, and creates a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive. We had an app and two salads to start--the caprese salad, lamb carpaccio, and melon salad with tomato water. The dishes were all new experiences to me. I most enjoyed the melon salad for its creativity and beautiful subtle flavors. Of course, after all that we had to get a pizza. The most delicious pepperoni pizza I have ever had! Its thin crust and addition of some green ingredient made it pretty outstanding... Not just your basic pepperoni. And since we were doing it up to make up for missing YumYum Fest, we got the ginger cake for dessert. Yum! The cake was moist and the flavors were deliciously complex. The exterior of the cake had developed caramelized flavors, paired with a little zing from the ginger and creaminess from the whipped cream topping. And at the end, a nice crunch and nuttiness from the crushed pistachios. Yeah, you should order it. After all that, both of us were comfortably full and happy from our dining experience. We will be back. read more

Grampa's Pizzeria - Ginger Cake--so right in so many ways. Light and sweet for the end of an excellent meal. Highly recommend! - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Probably one of the best pizza places in Madison in terms of the quality of food, price, ambiance and service. The only potential con is the wait. But there's a bar right next door you can drink at until your table is ready! It's a place you can go with friends to split a (few) pizzas or somewhere to go on a date night. Alcohol selection (in terms of beer and wine) is good. There's not much left to say about Granpa's except it's a great all-around restaurant! read more

I've noticed that pizza in Madison is honestly not that good in my opinion...but Grampa's is definitely one of the best, if not the best! It's a little bit of a nicer place, which I did not expect! Definitely more of a sit down place, but I saw a few people grab pizza for takeout. Good place for a small group, but given that it's a very small place, I wouldn't go with more than a group of 5. My friends and I had been trying to go to this place for a while - since it's so small, the wait gets incredibly long around peak dinner times. Try going at 5-5:30 if you want to go on weekends - shouldn't have to wait then! So onto the pizza - it's thin crust and a little pricier than other pizza places. My friends and I got two appetizers and 3 pizzas for a group of 4, and it was a perfect amount. The Duck Confit appetizer was fairly impressive, and a standout pizza was the Brassacre. I personally think Grampa's was better than Salvatore's Tomato Pies, which is often regarded as the best pizza place in Madison. If you want a fancier pizza, I would highly recommend this place! read more