Papa Johns Pizza

This is my favorite pizza place in Madison! I usually order takeout and always enjoy it. Appreciate…read morethat the box has guidance on time + temp to reheat once you get home

Their pizzas are the best. We get them at least once a week. I usually get prociutto arugulla and…read moremy hisband'is margarita It's fun wayching them being made.

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Wood for the pizza oven

Lucille

3.9(667 reviews)

7.2 mi•Capitol

Once a bank, this two-story space has gone from counting dollars to counting cocktails, and…read morehonestly, it seems very happy about it. The old bones are still showing, with exposed brick walls and the large open windows giving the place that "well, they sure don't build 'em like this anymore" kind of charm. Right smack in the middle of the main floor sits a big ol' bar, surrounded by bright lime-green accent chairs that somehow make perfect sense once you're sitting in one, bellying up to the aluminum topped bar. Tables are scattered throughout both floors, all are absolutely packed, and not a grumpy face in sight. Upstairs, the two-story layout gives the place a little extra breathing room and a touch of old-building grandeur. It's quirky without trying too hard, colorful without being fussy, and comfortable in that distinctly Midwestern way. Why not start with an Old Fashioned and those Wisconsin cheese curds--because apparently regular cheese wasn't doing enough heavy lifting. These little golden nuggets come out hot, crisp, and gloriously greasy, a little salty, a little oily, plenty cheesy, and best eaten while they're still hot enough to make you question your life choices. The Old Fashioned, well... bless its heart, it tried. It had all the usual suspects--whiskey, a little sweetness, an orange garnish, and a healthy dose of bitters--but somehow the bitters forgot to show up for work. It wasn't terrible, exactly. It just lacked that gruff Wisconsin attitude you'd hope for in an Old Fashioned. God Bless The Queen! The Queen is their wood-fired pizza that keeps things simple while teasing your taste buds with rich fresh flavor. The flavors are classic Italian comfort, with the tomato bringing a little tang, the mozzarella keeping things creamy, and the Parmesan adding that salty, nutty punch at the end. The basil gives it a fresh, herby lift, while the wood-fired crust brings that smoky, crispy edge that makes you want to pick up another slice before you've even finished the first. Loved it! Eating this pizza in an old bank feels like peak Wisconsin: keep the brick, add a bar, fire up a pizza oven, and throw some cheese curds at the situation. Somehow, it works. Cheers!

4.5 stars. Date of visit: July 2026…read more We stayed in Madison 3 nights and ate at Lucille two of those nights. One night we sat downstairs and one night upstairs. Central downtown location near our hotel and the Capitol. The service was friendly and the food was good. Outdoor seating available in the summer. The only complaint was the chairs were uncomfortable! (The second visit we had a booth, which was more comfy!) See photos attached. Helpful?

8.5 mi•Williamson - Marquette

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Grampa's Pizzeria

4.3(343 reviews)

Service phenoms! Pizza uniquely awesomeness…read more Ambience warm and inviting Can't wait to come back and stop by next door for a cocktail first

I was a little disappointed considering all of the hype around the environment. We sat outside and…read morehad intermittent check-ins from our server who i think was not a server? They seemed unprepared to serve us. The menu was smaller than I thought it would be and the flavors were a little lacking in some of the dishes we tried. Parking can be a bit challenging too. I am hoping I just caught them on an off night, would be willing to try again!

Old gun store!

Jabroni pizza with Italian sausage. The brown looking paste is supposed to be pesto.

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Mushroom pie.

Molten Monkey

4.7(48 reviews)

7.8 mi•Tenney - Lapham

This place has a really fun vibe with lots of interesting posters on the walls. We were seated…read moreright away but the food did take a little while to come out after ordering. I ordered the medium Umami Bomby pizza and it was delicious! The crust was super crispy, the cheese super melty, and topped with a generous amount of toppings. I could only eat a little over half of it, but if you have a big appetite this could be for one person. If you want some good Detroit style pizza, definitely come here!

Got takeout from here on a Friday night, which is definitely the way to go. The space is pretty…read moresmall inside and they were packed with a wait, but our order was ready ahead of when it said. Super easy pickup. We ordered the tik tik boom and the not on the first date pizzas, unsliced so that the toppings stayed on better. It's nice that they make this recommendation when ordering. It's a good Detoit style, which we likened to a focaccia with toppings and a nice crust of cheese around the sides. The tik tik boom was our favorite, as the toppings paired well together and it's a unique flavor. The not on the first date had my favorite sauce of the two as even though it didn't say it, there seemed to be a little lime in the crema. Overall, would recommend!

Inside seating

Top: Heatonism Bot Bottom: Mildred's Weaver's Fancy

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Bar drinks on special

Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street

4.0(640 reviews)

7.0 mi•Capitol

Ok Madison, I see you. Was looking up places to check out on a recent stop to Madison, and came…read moreupon this place. Who doesn't love a good slice? AMBIANCE - situated on one of the main drags of downtown, this place definitely had a college staple vibe to it, though we did see a number of families in here while we were dining. Adequate seating and fairly clean, I can see this place getting packed during the school year. SERVICE - people working the counter were very friendly, and made a few recommendations on which slices we should try. While we did stray from some of their recommendations, they got our order out hot and fast. MENU - I love pizza joints like this - sell by slice with a number of both classic and creative takes on pizza. They also have rotating special slices. I think we just missed their July 4th specials, but they had plenty of other options to choose from. FOOD - we ended up going with a macaroni and cheese slice, as well as a bbq chicken ranch pizza. considering my kids had just eaten a meal, you would have never known as they finished the majority of both slices. While the bbq chicken was good, the star was the mac and cheese pizza. My one son declared this the best thing he had in Madison ("that's high praise"). OVERALL - definitely worth a stop if you got a pizza hankering. $4-6 bucks a slice? make sure to try a few and see which one you like best. CELEBRITY RATING - Michael Cera

I had never eaten at this location but we were downtown for a Historic Trust walking tour and…read moreneeded a quick early dinner. As with their Garver location there were about a dozen pies to choose from - most of them are a bit too weird for my taste so I just stuck with a classic like pepperoni and mushroom. Though reheated the large slices were very tasty. $5-$6 a slice. They also have salads and some other snack items. Unlike at Garver they do not have beer - makes sense given the State Street location - I am sure they do this to reduce their headaches. A good slice at a good price.

Tables & pizza kitchen

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Commitment to pizza & the community

Novanta

4.6(79 reviews)

5.1 mi

The interior of Novanta is clean and bright, with a fair number of seating options for dine-in…read morecustomers. When you walk in, you place your order at the counter, and bring an order number to your table. I'm on the search for the best pizza in Madison, and Novanta made it pretty high on my list. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the flavors were simple but delicious, like most Neapolitan pizzas. I'm a huge fan of pizzas baked in stone ovens, and I was not disappointed by Novanta's ovens, which were imported from Italy. The staff was very friendly! They greeted us warmly and made sure we had everything we needed when the pizzas were served. I will definitely be back soon!

I was starving after touching down at the airport since they don't feed lunch anymore for domestic…read moreflights so I came looking for some good food. With 2 Wood fire pizza ovens and an open kitchen concept, this place was it for me. Pizza: personal size, got the Salsiccia ($13) which was delicious. Crust was amazing, thin but scrumptious. Service: it was empty when I went at 2 and you order and pay first even if dining in. A lady (I believe her name was Lugenia?) was manning the front. Had to ask for napkins and asked for a cup of water. Got the napkins and an empty cup, water never showed up, no explanation. An elderly white couple showed up afterwards and they got the whole speech, come to find out (by eavesdropping) that there's a water fountain in the back. Well now I'm glad I tipped for no service at all. As I was leaving, a young lad was changing shifts with her and he seemed very friendly and thanked me for coming in. So maybe I just got unlucky with the service because he seemed a lot chipper. Parking: in the back, make a right at the light after passing the bagels shop. TLDR: come for the great pizza, but service could probably be a hit or miss. Takeout pizza would be amazing here.

Margherita Pizza

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Wine and Beer

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. Madison East

3.8(353 reviews)

9.6 mi•Schenk - Atwood

Good pizza, pricey but good Also has deserts that are great…read morealso Delivery person very friendly and nice. Arrived hot.

Gluten free and super cheesy!! I really liked this place…read more I'll go pick up next time bc door dash was way too much.

Bar and seating area.

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Luigi's Pizza

3.6(202 reviews)

3.7 mi•Westmorland

Mama Mia!!! This place is awesome!! I went in for lunch on a Saturday and received a warm…read moregreeting from their General Manager,Leo. They were able to seat me quickly and I was immediately welcomed by Carley. Carley has a great personality and took great care of me! The food and atmosphere all wonderful! I will definitely be back!

I've been to the Chocolate Shoppe across from Luigi's many times and had wondered about the pizza…read moreplace. We ordered a 12" with double crust takeout. We started eating it within minutes, outside, but it was just a mess. The square slices are a bit weird but not the end of the world. The soggy bottom was a real problem though. It wasn't like the pizza had been sitting steaming for half an hour, it was less than 5 min from when someone handed us the box. I also wasn't particularly impressed with the double crust/sauce - which I wanted because the menu says thin crust and I like pizza with enough chewy crust to feel like I'm actually eating something. The part underneath the toppings felt like standard crust though, while the thick part was heftier (although strangely puffed because it's 2 layers). The toppings themselves were just ok, not all that flavorful. I'm not sure what went wrong with the crust since even in the restaurant it would come out on a pan. Maybe their double crust just doesn't work?

Inside

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE large corkscrew pasta tossed in a four cheese cream sauce and baked with garlic bread crumbs

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Beer flight

Ian’s Pizza Madison | Frances Street

4.1(262 reviews)

6.6 mi•Capitol

This IS the place for late night eats when finishing up at bars... (esp Ivory Room Piano Bar!)…read more We love the hot & ready to eat slices (HUGE) and that they offer gluten free crusts! The cheeseburger pizza legit tastes like the best burger I've had... without a bun!

We've been to the other two Ian's in town and this one like the one in Garver Feedmill does have…read morebeer - though I did not get any on this visit. We were grabbing an early dinner before a volleyball game so the place was not busy. I know they are known for their oddball pizza combos but most are just not for me. I did get their barbecue chicken pizza but I really just wanted something more traditional in addition like a pepperoni slice. They had nothing like it at this time. So I opted for just the one slice which was good but... My wife got a slice they described as chicken cordon blue. She thought it was just OK. Not a favorite. I will stick with Glass Nickel as our "go to" for pizza in town.

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Curry & cauliflower pizza

Zafferano Ristorante

4.0(67 reviews)

3.8 mi

Chicken 55 was my favorite and the butter chicken was amazing!…read more Service was great and quick. Ambiance was also very good.

Finally got to try this place out after wanting to since they opened. We went on a weeknight and…read morewere kind of surprised how quiet it was, but that got us some preferred seating. The waitress was quick to come get our drink orders and explain any questions on the menu, even provided some suggestions, which was appreciated. We got the tamarind amaretto sour and the orange cardamom negroni. The amaretto sour was the favorite of the two and provided the realization that tamarind needs to be used more in beverages. We also ordered the mushroom soup and the butter chicken pizza. The soup had an unexpected texture as the mushrooms were more pureed, but flavor was on point and this was a nice way to start the meal. The butter chicken pizza was everything I wanted it to be. The crust had a nice crisp and held up to the weight of the toppings.My friend's only complaint was that he wished it would have come with cilantro. Overall, good cocktails, tasty food, nice staff, and great atmosphere. Definitely want to get back to try some other menu items.

Interior of restaurant

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Zafferano Ristorante - A feast of bold flavors and global flair--Zafferano brings together the best of Italian classics and Indian-inspired delights.

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A feast of bold flavors and global flair--Zafferano brings together the best of Italian classics and Indian-inspired delights.

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nathan s.

17 years ago

After going to this Papa John's location I decided that I'm into Papa John's Pizza for life! The customer service was over the top, the food was hot and ready to go within minutes. Highly Recommend! read more

Isaac E.

5 years ago

Delivered food to wrong house while it was 10° outside and for got the 2 liter and food was not good in general

Scott W.

14 years ago

Cafeteria pizza. Big chain cheap corporate crap. Eat local.

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