Great little Italian place with delicious artisanal pizza, classic Italian dishes, and amazing dessert. No pictures of the dessert cuz I ate it too fast. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Covid guidelines are followed and they offer great indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Villa Dolce - Amalfi Crab Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Best pizza, pasta, salads and gelato ever. Amazing place to go and would recommend them to anyone.

Great service, drinks food and venue! Staff is wonderful. Love the Pasta bolognese!

I was lost in little Italy for a while! The front is a small coffee shop where the gelato and all kinds of Italian dessert would take your breath away. Walking pass the dessert counter is a cozy yet charming dining area with comfy sofa chairs and beautiful yellow lighting. We started with truffle fries for appetizer. It wasn't the best that I have had. Since they only used truffle oil, the rosemary over flavored the truffle flavor. A little bit more cheese would be better. But the portion was definitely very large for an appetizer. The wild mushroom ravioli was amazing. The mushroom flavor stood out and the creamy sauce was very well seasoned. The beef bolognese was a bit like deconstructed lasagna. But the noodle was definitely hand made because it was very good and homie. They have a wide variety of dessert and gelato flavors, which all looked so good. We tried the tiramisu and it was very decent. Of course it was coffee flavored but there was also a hint of alcohol in it, which made it so unique. The restaurant was a nice place for a date night because of the cozy charming ambience. It is a bit pricey though but they do have happy hours on food and on drinks. Wednesday is also a date night special where it is 1/2 off some selected bottles of wine read more

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We started our night with drinks. I got the pomegranate Moscow mule ($7). It was quite sweet (personal taste) but overall tasty. We ordered the cheese curd appetizer ($9) which was very yummy and the crab bruschetta. I wasn't expecting the crab to be cold, it kind of made it taste like a deli salad, but fresher. We shared the calzone for our entree ($21). It was delicious and enough for 2. For dessert, we split the Nutella crepes ($10). They were packed with Nutella and strawberries! I would most certainly go back for a special occasion, but it is a little expensive for a casual dinner out. Amazing service and friendly faces! read more

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Not only was the salmon salad beautifully plated, but it was delicious too! The same goes for the presentation of the flourless chocolate torte, which was incredibly decadent. You can tell that love and care goes into preparing the food served here, even if via delivery! Thank you! read more

Villa Dolce - Salmon Salad - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

I ordered takeout the last night and got the Shrimp and Scallops over linguine. The grassy area next to Village Green currently has picnic tables so we got to eat quickly once our order was done. My order is a bit on the pricey side ($28) but I was shooting for good pasta (I splurge occasionally for carbs) and seafood - win-win. The portion was good, the dish itself looked like the top layer had a different hue than the rest of the pasta and looked 'stiff'. It had that look like a leftover being pulled from the fridge - my guess - it was under a warming light while my table-mates pizza was cooking. The linguine itself tasted not only delicious but fresh! No points deducted here! The shrimp and scallops were both cooked well - there were 3 shrimp and 1.5 scallops or rather (3) - half pieces of medium-sized scallops. Sometimes venues substitute other (cheaper) seafood that looks like scallops but this was not the case here - you could tell because each of the pieces still had the muscle intact that keeps the scallop attached to its shell. Normal prep removes it but not here. If you eat it - its a bit chewier... I pulled each muscle off. This was my main disappointment (Along with the protein quantities given for a $28 dish). Someone had enough skill to cook the scallops without over-cooking but did not properly prep the dish read more

While visiting Wisconsin, we ate a ton of really great food and Villa Dolce was our last dinner stop. While we thought the food was tasty, the portions were pretty small considering the price. For example, my seafood entree was $30, but it only had 2-3 small scallops, 2 grilled shrimp, and a very small section of salmon. Even with a side of fries and the appetizer I ordered, I wasn't very full. But at least we all enjoyed our food. Until dessert. I ordered a slice of the Princess Torte, which had looked so cute in the display case we passed on our way to our seats. It was pretty lackluster, though. It was a layer cake, but was mostly just a lot of frosting with a marzipan exterior. The raspberry jam was barely fruity, and the cake layer was so thin it was almost invisible between around 4 layers of frosting. Under the marzipan, it was basically all frosting. And $9 for a slice! I'm not usually one to complain about prices on things (after all, I ordered it with full knowledge of the price), but I was hoping for something more for that price! I had zero interest in finishing my slice. My husband got the tiramisu and was even more disappointed. It came in a little cup and had clearly been sitting around for a long time because the lady fingers had gone beyond soggy and turned to mush at the bottom. For a place that sells itself as an upscale option around town, they really need to raise their standards. Overall, it was a decent experience, but if we went back, I'd probably skip dessert. Although, they do have a good selection of gelato, which probably would have been good (hard to mess up?). read more

Yea yea yea! They have the most amazing flower less chocolate cake and gelato around! Also have good pizza!

Love love their pizza. One of the best I have had in Madison. I have been here several times, they have consistently been good. Love their service as well. It's always very welcoming and attentive. They have a very good selection of gelato as well. We tried the wild mushroom pizza, Roma pizzette and Cesar salad today. The wild mushroom pizza was to die for. We all loved it. Will definitely order that again. The Roma was good and the salad was fresh! If u crave pizza with a authentic thin crust and love an artistic ambience, this is a good pace to be. read more

Villa Dolce - Wild mushroom Pizza!!!!! - the best one I have had so far - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

We have been to Villa Dolce many times with good results. However, our experience tonight was awful. We made a reservation and when we arrived we were told we had to wait. We were then completely ignored until we again indicated we had a reservation but we're told they had no tables. They obviously had seated people without reservations and then told us we were out of luck. Plenty of staff but falling all over each other in utter chaos. The rating is really a zero but that is not an option. read more

I went to Villa Dolce last night with my mom and brother. I will start this review on a negative note and say that I found our experience to be unfortunate. We chose Villa Dolce for dinner for four reasons: 1. It's within walking distance from my home 2. My mom likes Italian food a lot 3. I've never been there 4. People rave about Villa Dolce to me all the time--it's like the Betty White of restaurants in downtown Middleton The restaurant's interior appearance was a bit "meh". The decorations are little tacky, and overall, the place felt a bit like an airport bar that is trying to be swanky. It was still kind of cute though. I felt the menu lacked variety, unless you like pizza, in which case, there were about 20 types to choose from. This could be where we went wrong, but none of us is crazy about pizza, so we all ordered pasta dishes. We also had the Antipasto appetizer and some drinks. The appetizer was nice, and certainly big enough for three people to share. I am going to upload the picture I took of it, because I thought it was attractive. It included a variety of Italian cheeses, olives, pesto, olive tapenade, and some basil/tomatoes. It also came with crostini toasts. It might have been my favorite part of the meal because it was pretty free form and you could come up with some yummy combos--my favorite was tomato, pesto, and fresh mozzarella on top of a toast. It was like a mini caprese salad! Yum. My entree was the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, which according to Yelp, is their best pasta dish. It was ok. I wasn't blown away, but it was tasty. The marsala sauce it came with was really flavorful, but needed to be thickened a bit more, because it was really watery and I had to sop it up with a piece of bread. My brother had a squash ravioli with a hazelnut, orange liqueur, and brown butter sauce. It was good, but it was very sweet. Almost too sweet for an entree. It needed more "savory", maybe some dry wine or lemon juice or something. Again, it was ok, but not mind blowing. My mom had a pasta dish with farfalle, lots of vegetables, and a lemon-mascarpone sauce. Her entree was probably the worst (I tried all three) because it was very bland. However, the vegetables and pasta were cooked well. Another annoying thing: I asked the waitress for fresh black pepper once my dish was served, assuming she would grind it on top of our dishes for us, as they do at nearly every Italian restaurant I've ever been too (including the Olive Garden, for Pete's sake) and instead was given a small and rather beat up plastic pepper grinder to use for myself. Maybe that's ok for some, but when I am paying close to $20 per (meatless) entree in a restaurant that is attempting to be fancy, well, they're going to need to step it up. Overall, if Villa Dolce had more reasonable prices, I would rate it higher. The experience was acceptable, but not for the price. We did have drinks and an appetizer, which drove up the grand total of the bill, but for some perspective, just our three pasta dishes, none of which contained meat or any especially exotic ingredients, ran close to $60. I am not cheap, and I am willing to pay inflated rates for an excellent dining experience, but Villa Dolce was not an excellent dining experience. The food and service was on par with a place like the Olive Garden, and the prices were on par with a place like Graze. It's not a good combination. read more

Villa Dolce - Antipasto Appetizer at Villa Dolce. - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

While Villa Dolce has its detractors, I've been pleased with my numerous meals at this Middleton eatery. While prices are on the high side given the casual setting, I have found the food to be particularly well composed. I'm a HUUUUUUGE fanboy of their Milano pizza (mild Italian sausage, tomato sauce, green peppers, mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, mixture of mozzarella, gorgonzola and parmesan cheese). The thin crust offers a pleasing combination of exterior crunch and interior chew. On its own, the sauce is not exceptional, but it effectively compliments the crust and toppings. The toppings are the real star - I adore the interplay between the sweet caramelized onions, the perfectly seasoned Italian sausage and the three cheese topping of this pie. This pizza also travels well, making it a great carryout choice. My only qualm is the price, at $17.99 for a 12" pizza is steep, especially when a person can go to Pizza Brutta, Lombardino's or Grampa's and get a great pizza for $5 less. At lunch recently, I wandered off the Milano pizza reservation and tried the Italian Beef Panini accompanied by a bag of chips ($8.59). The sandwich featured a thickly sliced crusty white bread that had a great sear from the grill. Like the pizza, the well-composed flavor combinations of the sandwich won me over. While it's a busy sandwich (roast beef, roasted red peppers, onions, mushrooms, basil pesto, smoked red pepper aioli and mozzarella), the components really complement one another. Again, the price is on the high side at $8.59, but absolutely no complaints about the quality of the sandwich. While the restaurant serves up a full dessert menu, including twelve types of gelatos, I usually find myself taking the short walk down the block to Bloom Bake Shop to grab a pastry on the way back to my car. Partitioned into several dining areas, the interior of the restaurant allows you to have an intimate meal with your dining companion, even though the place is always packed with lunch time diners. There also is a terrific outdoor seating area with the weather permits it. A set of windows facing Parmenter Street illuminate the front of the restaurant with natural light, while the back of the restaurant can get a little dark. The entryway into the restaurant features a chic looking full bar. You order and pay for your meal at the front counter, and then a server will drink your food and drinks to your table, which seems out of place given the prices. Service quality varies, but it's OK more times than not. If it weren't for the prices, I would patronize Villa Dolce more often than I do since I am a huge fan of their pizzas and sandwiches. read more

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I'm a big fan of pizza + I'm a big fan of dessert = I'm a big fan of Villa Dolce. This is my favorite cafe in the Madison area. It's got pretty neat decor and an alluring color scheme. My favorite time to go to Villa Dolce is during lunch, where they serve the "pizzette", your own personal pizza with a very enticing price tag. I really dig the roma and the white cheese pizzettes. I'm also very happy with their stromboli of the day specials. Their regular pizzas are also quite tasty with a good variety of selections. But what I look forward to the most at Villa Dolce is after my pizza consumption. Amazing dessert!! Their gelato is okay, but the tiramisu, chocolate mousse, and nutella crepes are to die for! Please do yourself a favor and check out Villa Dolce. read more

I came here several years ago and the food was very decent and flavorful. Recently, I came for a birthday celebration and only ordered cake. I ordered the princess torte and the tiramisu. I had never ordered cake here before. The princess torte was terrible. The whipped cream in between the layers was stiff, stale, and flavorless. The marzipan hardly tasted like almond. Most likely, the princess torte was old. We let the staff know about the poor quality of the princess torte but the only response we received was that the cake was not made in-house, but at Clasen's. We were offered no apology.The tiramisu mascarpone layer was ok, but not great. Additionally, the lady fingers were rather insipid. It was great that they could find us seating quickly, but the dessert left much to be desired. Don't waste your money on the cake here. read more

We were at the ice arena in Middleton last night and wanted to eat Italian nearby, so we tried Villa Dolce. The desserts are in a case across from the hostess stand when you enter and they look amazing. There is both inside and outside seating. Several small rooms inside. The hostess greeted us and found us a table inside. Our waitress was friendly. The menu consists of appetizers, pasta entrees, pizzas, salads, and calzones. Our group had the Shrimp and Scallops; Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Godfather Calzone, Milano Pizza, and calamari. The pasta dishes were perfectly prepared. Calamari and Calzone were both delicious. The crust on the outside of the pizza was crispy but it was flacid and oily in the middle. Our main complaint was that the prices seemed steep for the amount of food. It was tasty, but you can get tasty food at better prices elsewhere. Although I would not make a special trip to just to get to Villa Dolce, it's fine if you are in the area. read more

If it's Italian food your craving - put on your nice clothes and head to villa dolce for dinner. Don't be fooled by the "cafe" attached to its name. This isn't a quick bite to eat order at the counter type cafe. It might look like one from the outside but this is a legit nice place to eat a relaxed long dinner. My dad loves the eggplant parmigiana from here the most. It's so flavorful and really showcases the eggplant instead of smothering it in batter and deep frying it like some other places make. Hubby and I split a pizza and pasta. The pasta farfalle was fabulous. Tender asparagus and so many flavors and not drowning in cream or cheese. The Misto pizza was also great especially the salty creamy goat cheese with the roasted tomatoes. Save some room for their desserts. The flourless dark chocolate torte is amazing. Super rich and melt in your mouth goodness. read more

We were looking for someplace to eat after shopping at Willy Street Market and we found Villa Dolce Cafe on Yelp. It was a nice evening in September so we were looking for a place to eat outdoors. When we drove up and saw outdoor seating so we got a table. We are pescatarian and we ordered the Salmon Bruchetta appetizer and it was great. We ordered a large wild mushroom pizza and it was delicious. The crust was tasty and not too thick. We ordered a berry marscapone cake to go and it was moist. read more

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On a rainy November night, six of us - four adults, a teen, and a tween -arrived at Villa Dolce Cafe. We had called in advance, so they had seating for six ready for us. The place was warm, cozy, and smelled wonderful. There are high stools for bistro seating in the entrance room, but four small rooms have regular table seating. Two of us ordered the LUMANI'S ALBANIAN SAUSAGES plate and enjoyed it very much! The sausages, served on a salad of baby greens, beet shreds, olives, and bits of artichoke hearts and roasted red pepper, are beef and lamb, lightly seasoned and charcoal grilled. We had to ask for a takeaway box for these generous plates. Two of us ordered filled pastas, one of us ordered eggplant parmesan, and the tween had a personal pizza. All these folks were clean plate rangers [the tween had help]. We all ordered dessert, because Villa Dolce has wonderful desserts. Our table's order also included one cocktail and one glass of wine. The bill for the table was about $260.00, which puts this restaurant into the special-event-celebration category for us - we don't ordinarily spend that much on a restaurant meal. However, I would be delighted to sneak back on my own for another Albanian sausage plate. read more

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Mrs. T and I have been passing this on the way to Hubbard for a year and remarking, "Oh, we should try that place" ... we finally did on her birthday (the deciding factor being the Chocolate Eruption dessert on their menu). The food was good but some of the selections were... bizarre? For example, the decision to use papperdelle noodles in their beef bolognese dish was odd. Owing to their thinness they were slightly overcooked just by sitting in the bolognese. The sauce was great, well seasoned but for textured eaters like my wife and I -- it had an off-putting consistency that sort of spoiled the quality of the dish a little. I ordered the Albanian sausages. They were decent but the sauce with them was amazing (and frankly -- saved the dish, because the sausages by themselves were just alright). The salad was a bit overdressed but otherwise alright. I could mainline that sauce until my arteries screamed, however. My wife had a couple of drinks and she felt that the pairings were a bit odd, there, too. Not bad, just a little off. The service was good -- although our waitress disappeared for a bit it was very clear the manager cared about her work and she was quick to sub in without prompting. All in all -- the food, considering the price, is what netted a 3. Villa Dolce is good for foodies who want something different than your standard fare and are willing to pay a bit extra for it. All of that said -- if I was rating it solely on the aforementioned 'Chocolate Eruption' it would be a solid 4. It was amazing, though if you decide to go for it you better have Wilford Brimley on speed dial. read more

The Linguini Pecorino is full of the tangy earthy garlic flavor, offset by the umami of the balsamic drizzle. Fresh pasta makes it to die for! The bread pudding was creamy, sugary decadence done right, and the Tirimasu, with its rich coffee flavor on bottom, is the best I've ever had. read more

Villa Dolce - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Ladies and gentlemen, meet the 3 "jumbo" scallops from a 35 $ dish. I think my picture will speak for itself. Madison deserves better. The food tasted good but this is clearly a huge dissapointing experience. read more

Great service! Great food! Great desserts! I have eaten there almost ten times and each experience has been very nice whether I was there with a few people, my family, or a large group from work. Cozy atmosphere. Fairly quiet. The eating area is broken-up into a few "rooms", each with around 3 tables, which makes for a slightly secluded eating experience. They have lots of options for everyone, including vegetarians, which is important for me. Pizza makes-up a big portion of the menu. They have a really nice gelato selection, along with several other dessert options. You can walk right-in, look at the dessert options, and order dessert to go, if you want! They host groups of 20+. I have organized at least two lunches there for work and everyone has really enjoyed the salads, the pizza and the desserts. They do a great job of making you feel welcome. Waiters are on point with suggestions and they communicate clearly with patrons. It is well managed and clean. So glad we have them here in Middleton, WI! read more

Truffle Fries - YUM! Spinach Artichoke Pizza - Mhmmmmm! Nutella Crepes - UM, YES PLEASE! This was the best meal I've had in the last year. Let's start at the beginning. My boyfriend and I ordered the truffle fries and a pizza to share. The truffle fries came out while my boyfriend was mid-story. He was talking, grabbed a fry, put in his mouth, and stopped talking. It was like he was mesmerized by them. Him and I both cared about nothing else in the world while we ate those darn fries. Then, the pizza came. I had to convince my boyfriend to try something a little out there. We weren't disappointed! You'd guess a spinach artichoke pizza might be a little heavy and rich, due to the fonduta sauce. But, the toppings and sauce were​ perfectly balanced. Because both our appetizer and main were so delicious, we opted for dessert too. Let me tell you about this dessert. It was TO DIE FOR. I don't need to say more. Order it; bathe in it; enjoy it; thank me later. read more

Great food and service. Lemon soda was cold, chicken pesto sandwich was delicious. So was the calamari, cheese pizza and flourless chocolate cake. read more

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I am SO HAPPY we found this restaurant last night! We came from Chicago for the night and found Villa Dolce on Open Table. We were thankful to book a reservation because there weren't many available! The staff is incredible friendly and accommodating, and demonstrated a high level of hospitality and service. We ordered a prosciutto pizza and beef bolognese and both dishes were AMAZING!! On the way out, even though we were so full, we couldn't leave without splurging on gelato, which is probably the best I've ever had. Everything we had was homemade and you can taste it! 5 stars! read more

Went here with a couple friends for restaurant week. The stromboli appetizer was pretty tasty, whereas the truffle fries were not anything special (small portion, not a lot of truffle flavor). The gnocchi alla vodka was delicious - would definitely try it again! As was the shrimp and goat cheese pizza. The desserts, on the other hand, were underwhelming- we tried the black forest cherry crepe and mini cannoli. They were super stale and flavorless (probably because they mass produced them for restaurant week). I would try this place again outside of restaurant week. read more

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Lunch today. Pizza was wonderful the crust is amazing. Side salad with balsamic vinegar être was good. Fairly large selection of wine. Great atmosphere and we really enjoyed it. read more

Villa Dolce - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Food was average, but more what I'd expect from a cheap chain than a somewhat pricy local restaurant. Focaccia appetizer was toasted until dry, not the light pillowy bread you expect. Seafood pasta was OK - shrimp and small scallops were overcooked and the sauce was lacking flavor. The cannoli was a disgrace: pre-filled soggy shell and rubbery filling. They had a great idea pairing some tables with armchair-like seats, but the fabric has seen better days and is now looking worn and dirty. Service was fine. I probably would have given them three stars if their prices were lower and more in line with the quality. read more

Villa Dolce - Seafood pasta came with two shrimp and three small scallops, all overcooked. - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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We walk-in. Immediately I could feel the bartenders judgement from across the room. She was cold, distant, and hostile. Assumed we couldn't afford anything more than gelato. Snatched the menu from my hand and claimed we couldn't have seats for JUST gelato. The whole staff was shooting us dirty looks. When we decided we did want to sit, it took 15 minutes to sit us in an almost empty restaurant. When we were finally seating they took 20 minutes to take our order after making it clear we needed to be gone in an hour for someones reservation. When our waiter arrived we were pleasantly surprised by our waiter, the only one who didn't judge us off the bat. After our meal we tipped well and was greeted by our waiter and the snotty bartender on our way out. read more

This is one of our favorite regular haunts. The steak pizza is amazing as is the bolognese pizza. The cocktails are well made and the service is good and consistent. Safe room for some gelato - there is always a good selection. As a regular patrons, we are always greeted warmly when we arrive and feel like the staff are genuinely happy to see us. It's a local joint - skip the many chains in the area and come to this local joint and have a great pizza! read more

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Villa Dolce is always a great choice for pizza or pasta, drinks and desserts with friends, or a quick stop to get a cup of gelato while walking around town. They're a local business that feels small and intimate when you're inside. Their Italian menu features traditional pizza, pasta dishes, salads, and some other entrees, any of which is a good choice. They have a strong cocktail and wine menu and are able to make most any drink in their small bar. If you have any room left after all the delicious pizza, they have a delicious dessert menu as well as around a dozen gelato flavors at any given time. Highly recommend! read more

We love Villa Dolce! It is our "go to" place! We like their variety of foods, depending on what we feel like eating. During Covid they provide outside seating, but during nonCovid times we like eating inside also during the cold months, as the rooms are small and cozy. The staff is friendly and the owners are welcoming! read more

We had an excellent experience at Villa Dolce. We sat outside on this warm fall evening. My wife ordered the beef bolognese, I got the Apolonia salad, my daughter got bowtie pasta with butter and parmesan followed by strawberry sorbet. It was all delicious and the service was excellent. We are already thinking of coming back again. read more

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Villa Dolce with their perfectly proportioned pizzas, salads, and soups has been my go to for lunch lately. I usually grab a soup and salad (which comes with a delicious warm breadstick) for a lighter carb lunch; however I do have to say that the pizzettas are delicious! When in doubt go with the special of the day, you will not regret it! read more

I went here with my mom on a Saturday night, and we were sat right away. Sitting down was actually a little tricky, because the tables are so close together, and the chairs are so large. We had to move the table so that I could slide into the large, oddly shaped chair, and I'm not a large person. The rest of the décor was a little strange too, but mostly nice. Once you pass the bar it gets better, but the bar area looks cheap (for lack of a better description). It took a little while for someone to greet us at the table, and by the time she got there, we were ready to order. I ordered the eggplant parm and my mom got the bolognese. Both came out piping hot, and the pasta was fresh. The food tasted great, but it was nothing special. I also think it was slightly overpriced for the food we received. I got 2 1/2cm slices of eggplant for $18. When we were done, it again took quite some time for someone to bring us the check. When we got up to leave, my mom had to move the table again so I could get out of the awkward chair. 3 stars because everything was just mediocre, and somewhat annoying. read more

Villa Dolce - Eggplant Parm. - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

I had lunch here and it was delightful. I had a grilled chicken panini and a side of pasta salad. Both dishes were delicious and they were very accomadting on my lactose intolerance. They had no problem when I requested no cheese on my panini or in my salad. In addition, the atmosphere was enjoyable and the service was friendly and efficient. I recommend Villa Dolce and plan to come here again. read more

I came here with a big group and was impressed with how well they handled the rather rowdy group of 11. I got prosciutto arugula pizza which is one of my favorites and thought they did it pretty well- I especially liked their addition of a balsamic sauce. The crust was pretty good but there are better places for authentic pizza. We got a variety of desserts and I liked my tiramisu. The favorite of the table though was the lemon cake. read more

Villa Dolce - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Villa Dolce is an okay restaurant with fairly good food. The cauliflower soup appetizer was quite delicious. I ordered the seafood pasta for my entree. While the flavor was great and the pasta itself was cooked nicely, I received only four pieces of seafood in the whole pasta: two pieces of shrimp and two scallops. For the price Villa Dolce charged for the pasta, I really should have received more pieces of fish. My husband ordered the chocolate mousse for dessert, but after his first bite he said to me, "I like your chocolate mousse better." I personally found the decor inside Villa Dolce confusing. It struck me as very airport-ish/business-office-ish decor. It did not strike me at all as decor suited for a quaint and cozy restaurant. read more

gelato is 5 stars but food is a little less because not huge portions and somewhat high price