Just got done with lunch. This is the real deal if you are looking for a nice Italian pizza. They use San Marzano tomatoes for their red sauce, which is the only way to go. Their crust has just a hint of salt and is crunchy and chewy all at the same time, simply amazing. The mozzarella was definitely fresh but didn't leave big puddle of water , meaning they probably pressed excess water out ( again the only way to go unless you like puddles in your pizza). Finally I ordered a cannoli that was just as amazing! This is a great place for lunch or diner. Don't worry the food comes out very quickly from their awesome oven! read more

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I love their crust! It's thin, but chewy (not dried out), they don't over cook it either. Have had several pizzas from their menu and enjoyed all of them. read more

The pizzas here are great and staff are friendly and polite; love love the pizza and the fresh mozzarella and quality ingredients

We were staying at a hotel nearby. Really delicious pizza, super fresh!! Kids loved it, adults loved it! We have 2 margharita pizzas, a "build your own" (spicy salami is really good) and a salad. The staff went above and beyond and were extremely accommodating. Our entire experience was wonderful! read more

Normally, I'm not a pizza person. Not to say I don't enjoy pizza - it's just not often my first choice. But tonight I was just in one of those moods. I ordered a plain Margarita Pizza, which is a good personal size at 10in, and also the House Mozzarella with the pesto, tomato, and balsamic accompaniment. The pizza is very good. Not the best pizza I've ever tasted, but certainly up there. It's very light and not too oily. The mozz plate was delicious. The house mozz was very light and creamy, with a subtle flavor. I certainly prefer this over a strong, salty mozz. Overall, I'd recommend this place. It's very casual and the staff are pleasant. It's also on the cheaper end. read more

Writing this review after my second visit. My family and I have tried 3 pizzas and a appetizer. The pizzas were: Lombardo, Diavola and Pesto. They are Italian style in that they are light on sauce, toppings and cheese. Brick oven style crust. Personal sized. We all liked the Diavola and Pesto. The Lombardo not so much. The pears really did not work on a pizza. Too bland. For the appetizer we had the Mozzarella bar with prosciutto and balsamic vinegar. Simply divine. Freshest cheese imaginable. It's a bit pricey for the pizzas imo but I could live on that mozzarella. Definitely worth a visit...for a lunch. read more

Definitely one of my favorite quick Italian places! Everything about this place is great! My girlfriend and I got the menu explained very well! I give th pizza itself a 7/10, nothing too special but I loved the fresh mozzarella! Keep it up! read more

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I ordered the Salsiccia, but replaced the mushrooms with roasted peppers. It was exceptional. My wife ordered the Contradina with sausage. She loved it. Nutella pizza was good, but by the time it made it to the table, it was cold... Focaccia bread with olive oil was good, but a bit bland. It's a bit pricy for a small pizza, but you can't get 90 second pizza like this in many places. It's well worth a look in the Madison area. read more

Loved this place !! My only real comparison to a place like this is Pizza Brutta, and in my opinion this far supersedes it. The fresh mozzarella cheese is superb, the sauce has a tang that I love, and there are so many toppings options. Many wood fire pizza places get the crust quite burned since it's cooked so hot and so fast, but the crust doesn't have any parts that aren't edible. I can't wait to come back! read more

My favorite pizza anywhere in the world, Italy included. No BS. For example, water cups and lemon out so there's no having to ask. Counter order and pay then wait for it at your table so no waiter overhead. The mozzarella bar is also excellent. read more

Very impressed with this establishment. From the delicious food (promptly served in roughly 2 minutes) to the friendly staff, this place was great. Stopped in for lunch and had both the sauce and non-sauce pizzas. Both were exceptional. Met with the owner, stand up guy. Perfect spot for a quick/tasty lunch! read more

Delightful pizza and fantastic owners. I work at a nearby medical clinic and they were gracious enough to donate a ton of pizzas to our group for lunch. Thank you so much! Several of us were able to sneak away from the floor and enjoy the pizza together (also while practicing social distancing). We really appreciated it. I had the pesto pizza and it was amazing. Perfect combo of crispy and chewy. Thanks again Novanta!! read more

I eat here weekly as it's the closest "homemade" food to my house. Novanta has awesome quality pizza at a great price & speedy, top notch service. I'd eat here daily if they added a bit of variety to their menu (I love it, but shouldn't eat pizza every day). Please offer a more thoughtful salad selection (I can dump a carton of arugula on a plate and throw some cherry tomatoes on it at my house) & a daily soup, and I'd eat here every day. Bonus if you can get an Espresso machine (Barriques probably has an exclusive on coffee in the center though, sad face). read more

So glad we stumbled on this place. We've had pizza in most major cities and this competes with some of the best authentic pizza places in this country! Delicious! read more

Really a fantastic place. The mozzarella boards are a nice spin on appetizers, and can be a meal in themselves. The pizza is fantastic, made with quality ingredients, and comes out fast. A board and a pie make a great meal to split for two. The house red is pretty great as well - on the dryer side, fyi. And the canoli. Oh god, the canoli. Eat it. One pizza, one mozzarella board, a carafe of house red, and a canoli: ~$40. Sit down ambiance along the lines of Cosi Cafe. read more

Consistent quality of food and service- better than it's sister restaurant Cafe Porta Alba! The staff is super friendly and personal! Love this place!!!! read more

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The pizza is fantastic, with high quality ingredients and perfectly-done crust. It's the kind of meal that leaves you feeling pleased and satisfied, but not heavy. Would definitely recommend based on the food alone. However, it is the staff who make this such a pleasant and warm experience. The young man at the register was enthusiastic, gracious, and helpful. We all assumed he was the owner based on his exceptional service, but he was just an employee. Wow! read more

Cheap Neapolitan style pizza with better crust than other iterations in Madison and your typical toppings. The specials are pretty inventive so keep your eye out for those. They do make their own mozza which is pretty neat read more

Their food is always excellent and the woman who takes our orders at the register is always so sweet and welcoming! Love this place!

I would give this place five stars if they had a tad more seating. However, we also arrived right after a giant group celebrating so maybe if that table is separated it might be ok. The menu is awesome. Pizzas are about 9 inch pies, so you can order your own to taste. There's also sandwiches and a mozzarella bar. The service is phenomenal- friendly and polite. Prices are affordable and well worth it. I ordered a Nicola, an oil and basal crust with sausage and cheese. I love pizza, but I'm not a huge tomato fan thanks to many months of morning sickness with my oldest. This pizza was so good. The crust was warm, crispy and a lovely blend between a thin crust and a regular crust. The cheese melted in my mouth and the sausage was crumbly and tangy to offset the pizza. I honestly miss it now that I've finished it and would happily order another one if I thought I could eat a second pizza. read more

Favorite pizza place in town. The owner Nick started at Cafe Porta Alba but he really shines with his own place. Try the Signature Novanta Pizza - it's a great mix of burrata cheese, arugula and balsamic glaze. read more

We loved Novanta's food so much that we hired Nick to cater our event for 20 people at a nearby hotel. He made not one, but two deliveries. The first was an appetizer tray for our out of town guests and the second, was for the pizza and dessert. He also included napkins and utensils. His deliveries were timed perfectly and done with a smile. He was a pleasure to deal with on a professional level, his prices were reasonable, and. the food, of course was beyond excellent. read more

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Being from Chicago I am extremely picky when it comes to pizza and hands down Novanta is the best local pizza place in the surrounding Madison area. Great service every time, always delicious, and never disappointed. If you haven't been here I highly recommend going and indulge in the graham cracker cake too because it's fantastic! read more

Novanta is pretty delicious. I actually heard from Buzzfeed that this is the best pizza place in all of WI according to yelp reviews. I would say I expected it to be a little fancier just because the pictures made it seem that way, but that shouldn't turn you away. It's in a nice area of Middleton and the staff are very helpful and friendly. My boyfriend and I ordered two pies and they were beyond delicious. Very authentic flavors and ingredients. They keep it simple as a pizza should be. I would say you could split a pizza between 2 people but they have so many flavors why not get two and save it for a late night bite! I will definitely be coming back here for my authentic Italian slice! read more

Their pizza is absolutely delicious! I have had their pizza as well as their salads and both are fresh, delicious and flavorful. The mozzarella is by far the best I've ever had. A previous reviewer went to Naples 15 and I have been to both (as well as Porta Alba), and by far, Novanta and Porta Alba pizza is superb compared to Naples 15. This is a great place! read more

My husband and daughter went to get pizza at Novanta. Employees and patrons were not wearIng masks and no additional health precautions had been taken. They refused to do curbside pick up. So unsafe! We used to eat there weekly pre-covid, but will no longer! read more

How the heck does this place average 4.5 stars on yelp!?!? Service was great and honestly felt bad giving a 2 as a result but man... the pizza isn't good at all. The crust was decent.. burned in some areas but flavors were off. Sausage was pretty much breakfast sausage crumbled on top... salad was all arugula and not great dressing. Again service fantastic... food was middling to bad.. I felt depressed while eating... Aldis fresh pizza take home and heat up blows this place out of the water read more

Loved the pizza. Service was great and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Lots to choose from. Love the margarita pizza. They get your food out to you fast so that the pizza is still hot when you go and take a bite. Taking leftovers home is the best part because you,will have some for the next day and who doesnt love pizza cold or hot or even the next day. Fast, easy and really good are a great combination. And when they make their motzeralla from,scratch you know the food is going to be just as good read more

Novanta is my favorite place in Madison for pizza-it tastes like you're on vacation in Italy! The ingredients are so fresh and the mozzarella is absolutely amazing. The pizzas also come out very fast even when the restaurant is busy and still taste great if you have leftovers. Nick and the rest of the Novanta crew have great service and are so helpful when we are indecisive about which pizza to order (because they all sound so good). It is clear they are passionate about what they do. read more

Novanta is arguably the best pizzeria in the Madison area. From the homemade dough to the high quality toppings, this is what a pizza should taste like. The ingredients are simple. You won't find one of those ghastly 'Mac and Cheese' pizzas here. This is just fundamental pizza at its best. It's pure, simple, and absolutely scrumptious. --The dough-- Everything right in a pizza starts with good dough. The dough has a strong, solid flavor which is delicious by itself. The dough is slightly chewy rolled out thin with a crunchy exterior courtesy of the wood-burning oven. --The Sauce-- Sweet, tangy but not overpowering. Compliments the dough and toppings perfectly and is that perfect middle-layer. --the Toppings-- Veggies are always fresh and the cheese is high quality. I personally think the real stars are the Italian meats they use for toppings. --Personal Favorites-- Marghertia Diavoli --Service-- Orders come out within 10 minutes of ordering and the staff are very friendly. Pizzas are reasonably priced for the quality. --Final Thoughts-- If you live on the Madison area and are craving pizza, then go to Novanta! Once you eat their pizza you are guaranteed to never enjoy any other local pizza the same! read more

I visited Novanta for the first time this past Friday. The space is small and is reminiscent of Pizza Brutta on Monroe Street. I placed a take out order for two pizzas, a salad and one tiramisu. Then I waited awkwardly hovering near the pizza prep area behind the glass wall for my take out order to be ready, as there really is no designated waiting area. This restaurant is kid friendly and several families were seated throughout the restaurant. About twenty minutes later an employee called my name and my order was ready. I was pleasantly surprised by the cost of my order and really appreciate that this place makes quality pizzas affordable. I ordered the Regina pizza with buffalo mozzarella and mushrooms as an add-on. It was delicious. At first glance I thought it was heavy on the tomato sauce and light on the cheese portions, but in the end it was the perfect balance. The 4 cheese pizza was also outstanding. We really enjoyed the gorgonzola salad, the lettuce was fresh and the dressing accompanied it perfectly. The tiramisu did not disappoint! At $5, the round shaped tiramisu seemed to be one of the only items priced a bit steep. I will definitely return, likely to eat inside the restaurant next time with our kiddos. Novanta's pizza is better than Pizza Brutta's, without a doubt. With as many take out orders as this venue gets, my only recommendation is that they shore up the take out process a little with a designated waiting area and develop a better notification system that your order is ready. read more

Have to say didn't expect much in a small town in the Midwest, but from the glutinous chew and fresh milk mozzarella and simple ingredients, Novanta gives off an incredibly organic taste of home cooked pizza. We ordered the salsiccia (sausage), the diavola, and the Marsala, and I was even savoring the crust. Three pizzas for two and you don't get the infamous "what have I done" feeling. Prices imo reflect quality. Would definitely recommend for travelers looking for that TRUE "healthy" forgiving Pizza fix! read more

YUM!!! Perfect crusts, fresh quality toppings, timely delivery. Fantastic customer service and community-minded family owned small business. Awesome people and delicious pizzas! read more

Certainly was delicious! The pizza there was very good, I had the spicy pepperoni and I would definitely order it again.

Very good wood fired pizza w homemade mozzarella. Each pie serves one and prices reasonable. Service was great and quick at lunch. Would go again. read more

This was our date night pick before heading to the theater to see Fantastic Beasts (great movie- highly recommend). We recently were in Italy and had AMAZING pizza there, but thought this place could at least come close based on what I read. And we were right! Not quite as good as authentic Italian pizza, but pretty dang close. Wood-fired and made to order, the add-ons of prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella were worth it. The glass of wine was a little pricey for the size, but it was a nice house-red. The cannolis were nothing special, but the husband enjoyed the specialty dessert of a graham cracker cake. I do wish they listed the size of the pizza on the menu board. We were not aware of the size and ordered 1 to split. They are small enough that 1 is a enough for one person, and we probably could have gotten our own. I do love that they offer take-out and if I lived any closer, that could be very dangerous for my wallet with the prices they offer. The space is a little off-putting with how small and narrow it is and they have sports tv's around the restaurant as well. I would have been okay with just the music in the background and no tv's. Takes away from the Italian ambiance. read more

We had 4 pizzas to share and a dessert and it was pretty nice. Great place to sit outside and enjoy good Italian food. Our pizzas came pretty fast and crispy read more

This place is so good! Their mozzarella is homemade and is very authentic Italian. Whenever I visit I just get a ball of mozzarella and some bread - that's enough for me (plus leftovers) and not to mention delicious! And when they say 90 (Novanta is 90 in Italian), they mean it! It only takes a few minutes from ordering your food to eating it. read more

Don't miss this hidden gem! I'd been visiting this strip mall for years before visiting here. My terrible loss! Little did I know I was missing out on excellent salads, pizza and desserts! Ingredients from Italy! I've always had great service on my visits as well. read more

This Is a place i love to go back over and over again. Anything i have ever ordered from menu i never made a mistake- everything is so tasty and fresh including pizza, pasta, chicken or fish. Their desert is to die for!!! Their service is awesome and rarely anywhere else will you have the owner/main chef to come around and make sure everything taste well, however Sal at Naples 15 will do that. If you cant decide what to order let the staff give you their specials and recommendation- you will not regret! Definitely a 5* place! Me and my family love it!!! Fresh from Italy straight to Madison! read more