We popped in for a quick bite and it was fabulous! Some of the best chicken piccata I've had in a…read morelong time! Dessert was insane, definitely recommend the crème brûlée. They have a gluten free pasta option to swap traditional pasta and it was an incredible texture.

I hadn't realized this place moved into this spot, so we decided to check it out. This place is…read moregreat, and I'll definitely be back. As you enter, there is a decent sized bar off to your right with a few high top tables. To your left is the dining room, which is cozy and intimate. Someone at a table near us was having what looked like a margarita, and that made me want a margarita. So, instead of getting a bottle of wine, we both got a margarita. It was not what the other person was drinking, but oh my was this one of the best margaritas I've had in recent memory! It was SO good. It had a lot of ice in it, so next time I might ask for it straight up just so I can savor it and not let the ice water it down. We also had delicious bread brought to the table with a plate of olive oil and balsamic. The bread was cut into nice little pieces, was warm, and had a delightful texture where the outside was slightly crisped but not enough to impede your bite and the inside was just warm and soft. The have a nice, varied menu and it was hard to decide what to get. I was really craving marinara sauce, so I ended up going with the Cappellaci Di Salsiccia which was a meat and cheese enclosed pasta with marinara. And it was delicious. It also came out very beautifully plated. My dining mate ordered the Penne Pollo e Pesto and loved it. I'm not wild about pesto, but had to sample a bit and the way the pesto clung to the penne was really tasty. They also have a ragu lasagna and chicken piccata on their menu that I can't wait to try. As we were leaving, I saw a sign with two of their featured fall cocktails and both sounded incredible. I will have to be back for all of these things!!

Tried Meze Mediterranean for the first time yesterday and it won't be the last. Our group of five…read moreloved everything we tried. The lentil soup is delicious. We really like the way you can order from different Mediterranean cuisines. I had the chicken schwarma and the meat was tender and flavorful. My husband went with Italian, chicken parmasian and loved it. Generous portions too. We can't wait to go try other dishes.

After a long day of travel, this place really hit the spot for dinner. It's small, but cozy inside…read moreand was pretty busy for Friday night dinner. The stuffed grape leaves were wonderful- they didn't have meat in them, but the rice filling had the typical Greek seasonings and a nice hint of mint. For my main, I ordered the Chicken Shawarma. It came with either soup or salad and I picked the lentil soup even though it was 95 degrees outside. I thought it was quite good and might try to make at home sometime! The shawarma plate was huge! I think two people could have shared this and sadly, I couldn't finish it all. The pita bread was nice and fluffy and the chicken had a nice taste, although I expected it to maybe have paprika and hummus with it but it did not. The rice was fine - it didn't have too much flavor but was cooked well. Overall, I enjoyed eating here! The restaurant was kind of hot inside. They had fans going but I'm not sure if the air was working or if maybe they don't have air, but it was a little stuffy. Some outdoor seating as well for when it's not so hot outside and the air quality is better (this area was experiencing some smoke from the Canadian wildfires).

I have heard great things about Salvatore's for years, but had never tried it before. We stopped in…read moreon Friday evening with a large group, and we had an incredible time! Our friends from Chicago were staying at an Airbnb in Sun Prairie, so we made the trek from the west side of Madison to meet up with them. They had called ahead of time, and even though they don't take reservations for groups that large, the staff said that they would make a note of it and have a spot ready to go for us. Between our 3 families, we had many young kids in tow, so I was apprehensive about a long wait. The minute we walked in, however, we told them our name, and they immediately led us to a large table in the back room where we were quickly set up! The vibe of the place is really fun, with exposed brick walls and fun art. One of the coolest things was for the kids - instead of crayons, the menu comes with Wikki Sticks. These kept the kids occupied the entire time! Absolutely genius. Despite our large table, our waitress had no trouble efficiently taking orders and getting us our drinks. I was shocked by how quickly our food came out - everyone was digging into their meals 25-30 minutes after we had arrived at the restaurant! The service was absolutely top notch, and the pizza was phenomenal. I ordered the tomato pie, and it was everything I was hoping for - gobs of delicious homemade red sauce, plenty of cheese, and fresh basil. I ordered a 10", and I'm not ashamed to say I only had one piece left to take home with me!

We've been here several times, and always enjoyed the food. We were disappointed tonight as they…read morehad changed the menu, which is cool, but the online menu from thier own website still showed the other menu, and our guest, the birthday boy, was looking forward to something specific so we chose to leave and go elsewhere. We'll be back though I'm sure.

Stayed at the Hilton after the AC/DC concert , grabbed dinner here before the show , food was great…read moreand very good quality , server was outstanding as well with great service and attention.

My wife and I stopped in to have an early dinner since we stayed at the hotel. The prices were…read morepretty rich for what we got. I had the beef Wellington. The beef itself was cooked the way I like it, though the pastry dough was flat and mostly gooey. She had the steak medallions which she liked. The meat was a bit overdone for her taste. Service was very quick since it appeared that we were the only ones in the restaurant. The only real gripe I had was the fact that this restaurant charges quite a bit of money for food that was good but not fantastic. I didn't take pictures of our meals since we were both exhausted and wanted to eat then go back to our room. The ambience was that of a fairly typical hotel restaurant. It was playing Frank Sinatra nonstop and there were large photos of various places on the walls. Large booths and lots of seating and a bar.

Solid Italian food in Madison, Wisconsin. I thought the Rigatoni ala Bolognese was the best dish…read moreI've eaten in Wisconsin and if you served me that in the West Village I'd be impressed with it as well. Pasta cooked very nicely and a fantastic flavor profile on the sauce & meat. Pizza is also decent; I'd get it again although I I much prefer the Novanta in the area. I didn't like sauce on the pizza and the cheese & crust were only okay. I'd come back again.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. It is a very cozy Italian restaurant setting with an open…read morekitchen concept, where you can also see them cooking the personal pizzas in a brick oven. I also love being in restaurants where they really bring in the traditions of the cuisine. For apps, we shared the eggplant fritters (which were amazing!), burrata and salad. Must get the eggplant fritters, they were little balls of eggplant delight! And I am a huge eggplant parm fan so this was right up my alley. For my main, I opted for the shrimp scampi with homemade pasta! I loved the homemade pasta! However, I felt the sauce was very light. I wish I could've ordered this pasta dish with the san marzano sauce. I think that would've made the flavor pop more for me. And for desserts, they were also incredible. Tiramisu, cannoli and the lemon sorbet! Highly recommend the lemon sorbet, was such a strong lemon flavor. Overall, definitely recommend in the Madison area, one of my favs so far!

If you judge Lombardino's from the outside, you might not expect much. It looks like a place that's…read morebeen around forever, kind of unassuming, maybe even easy to overlook. But once you walk in, it's a completely different story. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, helpful, and had actually been to Rome, which made the conversation more interesting and added a nice touch of authenticity. And the food? Way beyond what we expected. Everything was well done and felt like a real step up from what the exterior might lead you to believe. You can feel the history in this up close, the statue at the entrance of the Trevi Fountain almost pulls you in before you even realize what you're looking at. The detail is incredible, even with the wear and mineral buildup from years of flowing water, it actually adds to the character. Standing there, tossing a coin over your left shoulder, it's one of those moments that feels a little touristy... until you do it. Then it just feels right. Like you're taking part in something that's been going on for generations. Simple tradition, but a pretty cool one. This place is a bit of a hidden gem. If you haven't been, it's absolutely worth checking out.

Lombardino's was the fav of my wife and her then-husband 62 years ago. (they are searchable on…read moreAncestry). She and I returned with three others Aug 27 2026. As good as ever. Love the old Italiany ambiance. (not enuf 'Italian' music). Wife and I have been to the land of her mother's birth several times. We cook 'Italian' at home. All five pasta dishes were excellent. Eggplant, Chicken, summer veggie, buccatini, & Bolognese. Tiramisu was good but not great.

Had a late dinner at Cento and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Tuscan kale Cesar salad and the…read morescallops entree. Both were impeccable! My server, Prasad, was really the highlight! He was so sweet and informative. Went through the menu and described everything in such detail. My friend and I were visiting Madison for work and he offered us so many options to fill our free time. He takes so much pride in everything and it shows. The ambiance of the restaurant is a little on the nicer side, but they do allow casual attire. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to come back for the wine flight with the in house Somm.

First time at Cento for a friend's birthday today and spoiler, will be back! We all went ahead with…read morethe Boozy Brunch for $35 a person, which comes with 2 cocktails, unlimited coffee, a pastry of your choice, and any entree on the menu. Drip coffee was delicious to start. I had the lobster fettuccine and there was PLENTY of lobster in it. Pasta tasted fresh and it hit the spot! Some of our party got the French toast which looked amazing and I'll probably try next time-- peaches and pecans with it! A few of them ordered bacon on the side too and it came with plenty of it, 3-4 long strips. Cannoli was the pastry I chose and it was the perfect sweet treat. Filling had cinnamon and was dipped in pistachios, which I will be back for! Ella was our server-- simply amazing! Super attentive, knows the menu like the back of her hand, and went above and beyond for us many times. Michael was one of the hosts who went out of his way to practically give us a photo shoot to capture my friend's special day. Beautiful restaurant with an elevated feel. Open environment while still making the table feel private. They were piping pastries while we were there which was fun to see. Went on a summer Saturday around 11, and if you're from Madison, you know that means the farmer's market (aka, make a plan A/B/C for parking, plan plenty of time to get there and be patient with the crowd outdoors).

Absolutely terrific. Generally I kinda shy away from Italian unless it's 'old school' fare. Went…read moreout of my comfort zone and wasn't upset.

Decent Italian food and wine here but the prices are high for what they serve. Service is decent…read more Cute interior.

Salvatore the owner is the best. Naples 15 is amazing food and makes you feel like you're in Tony…read moreBennett's home kitchen. Make sure you stop here in Madison.

Absolutely top of the line service in every regard. Amazing food. Servers were courteous and…read moreseriously knowledgeable. Honestly incredible. Sal is also a great guy. Pricey but you pay for premium. 10/10 service and atmosphere