We met some friends for dinner before a concert at the Monona Terrace. I hadn't been there since…read moreDec (if you haven't been to Lucille in Dec, it's a must do for their festive decor and drinks) and I was really impressed. We enjoyed the summer harvest salad, yummy umami pie and a grilled peach & tomato platter (can't recall the name) special. Everything was fresh, tasty and beautiful. We ate too much because we couldn't take leftovers to the concert and we didn't want to throw anything away. Definitely recommend!

I always enjoy checking out local favorites when I travel, and Lucille's in downtown Madison…read moreabsolutely lived up to the hype. On a beautiful day, I grabbed a table outside and enjoyed the downtown atmosphere while digging into a classic wood-fired personal pizza and a cold beer. Sometimes simple is best, and Lucille's proves exactly that. The pizza was delicious, with a perfectly cooked crust and great flavor in every bite. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made the experience even better. Combined with the lively ambiance and prime downtown location, it's easy to see why Lucille's has become one of the most popular pizza spots in Madison. Great pizza, great service, and great vibes. If you're visiting Madison or looking for a reliable local favorite, Lucille's is well worth the stop.

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 just want to start by saying the service and ambiance was great. The drinks were wonderful. Hence…read morethe three stars. But the reason we're here is for pizza... and I was disappointed as most of the bottom of the pizza was burnt. From above it looked fantastic. But the taste was burnt, and it didn't settle well in my stomach which I dealt with when I got home. I tried to have a couple slices on the inside but when you ate any of the pieces, there was a heavy bitter burnt taste. The pizzeria did offer to replace my pizza but i've always been fearful of something coming back that maybe worse with spit or something. I just feel food should have been looked at by the head chef before sending out of the kitchen. We may comeback next time, but it would just be for drinks and appetizers.

Madison's best! Great pizza with a friendly, professional staff and a cozy atmosphere…read more I loved the heatonism bot specialty pizza -- It was the perfect combination of spicy, acidic, sweet, and savory flavors. The dough was cooked perfectly -- crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Seating is limited and first come, first served, so come quick!

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!

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.

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.

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

Glass Nickel never disappoints. We had not been to this location before; we stopped because it is…read morevery conveniently located near our destination for the evening, the Barrymore Theater. This location is in an older building, it's a bit rustic, but nicely decorated and clean. We ordered the pizza of the month, the "Italian Stallion", and it was very good. Server... well, I really liked her. So it was the usual Glass Nickel job. Two thumbs up.

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!

Good pizza (I had the Buffalo Chicken personal pan size) in a rather unfriendly atmosphere…read more The BIG turn off was to be asked if we wanted Parmesan cheese and when we said yes to be served with very tiny little individual packets of rock hard Parmesan in individual sealed packets. Would it kill this place to serve it like ANY OTHER Italian or pizza joint... in a glass shaker?

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!

Service at this establishment is wonderful and it's an easy place to walk to down town or if you're…read morestaying in a hotel near by. Pizza was good and we ended our night full and happy!