What an incredible gem of a place. Insanely nice wait staff and owners, only outshined by the…read morequality of their beautiful food. Authentic and absolutely amazing. A must visit.

I love how this place is just tucked away and super unassuming! Hidden in a Middleton corner, but…read moreclearly not forgotten based upon the number of people present on a Monday sits Taza. It has an extensive menu selection of Mediterranean food and friendly staff. I would have to say that the dips are the star of the show. Getting a combination of a couple or doing one of their platters that gets you a variety is key. The pita bread comes out hot and you can easily share with friends and debate on the best one. The grilled platter we got was also good. The meat wasn't as juicy as I would have liked it, but it hit the Mediterranean flavors well. The rice was more sweet and dry than I typically like my rice, but went well with the meal. The day after it was not good at all though, so that got some point deductions for me. Overall, if you're craving Mediterranean at a chill spot, it's not bad, but it's not the best. I would say 3.5 overall, but 4 for the dips.

Fantastic beef and lamb gyros. Sweet potato fries also very good. Eager for them to reopen…read more Can go very spicy or stay mild, whatever your preference.

Note: This place is closed until at least mid 2026. They stated that they're moving to 8309…read moreGreenway Blvd. I miss this place as it combined efficiency with fresh mediterranean food for a fantastic lunch! I cannot wait for this place to open back up. Watch their instagram or facebook for info.

Great gluten free pizza for me and regular pizza for my hubbie. We were both very happy and had…read moreleftovers for the next day. I recommend Novanta's!

First time here. We were in town and decided that we needed to get some pizza. This place had…read moregreat reviews and Neapolitan pizza. Food: A nice selection of pizza, split between ones with and without tomato sauce. I got the Lombarda which has Gorgonzola Cream, Pears and Apricot Glaze and Arugula. My wife got a cheese, sausage, mushroom and onion (CSMO). Both of them came out, pipe hot, with nice crisp crust. Nice presentation for both pizzas. They were both good, but I was a bit underwhelmed with the Lombarda. If it had Apricot Glaze, it wasn't very noticable, and maybe was the reason that it needed a bit of salt to enhance the toppings. The CSMO was very flavorful, and clearly the better of the two. Service: Super friendly and helpful service, both when ordering and when the food was delivered. The cashier was patient and happy to give us advice on what their favorites were. Atmosphere: It's a small place. Some interesting vintage large photo print on the walls. You order at the counter, then take a seat at one of the tables along the left side of the restaurant. It looked like there were as many people picking up to-go orders, as there were dining in. Food: There's a nice selection of pizzas, split between those with and without tomato sauce. I got the Lombarda, which has Gorgonzola cream, pears, apricot glaze, and arugula. My wife got a cheese, sausage, mushroom, and onion (CSMO). Both pizzas came out piping hot, with a nice crisp crust and great presentation. They were both good, but I was a bit underwhelmed with the Lombarda. If it had apricot glaze, it wasn't very noticeable, and that may have been why it needed a bit of salt to bring out the flavors. The CSMO was very flavorful and clearly the better of the two. Service: Super friendly and helpful service, both when ordering and when the food was delivered. The cashier was patient and happy to offer suggestions on their favorites. Atmosphere: It's a small place. You order at the counter, then take a seat at one of the tables along the left side of the restaurant. It looked like there were as many people picking up to-go orders as there were dining in. It was about half full, and the noise level was comfortable.out half full, and the noise levels were good. I would come back, but order a different pizza.

After reviewing their menu and their website, it's easy to get excited about this place because…read morethey have live music happening. I believe Friday or Saturday night. They have an elaborate breakfast. They have an amazing dinner for two. It's not cheap. It's a bit pricey, but for the ambience and for how everything is put together just so and to give you the real taste of turkey vibe I think it's worth it totally recommend go for a special event like the breakfast or live music or really anytime you were just for an appetizer or just for something simple, you won't be disappointed life's too short carpe diem

This seems to be a family owned business where the servers are also involved in the preparation of…read morethe food. We had reservations at 11:45 AM but since the servers were in the kitchen was not seated until closer to 10 minutes later. After I was seated, I was promptly brought water. I then ordered an appetizer of hummus. The amount of pita served with the hummus was very little. It was a nice sized portion of hummus there was definitely leftover hummus as you were only given a few pieces of small pita. Our server was very kind and very observant when I asked about dishes that were dairy free. She was very helpful on that. The ambience was very quiet, even though there was a a few tables nearby. Really nice ceilings. The food was good. It would be nice if there were more options on the menu as well as dairy free desserts.

I was last here 14 years ago so it's probably time I write a review! I stopped in for lunch on a…read moreweekday and the dining room was quite absent one other table. They do have a lunch menu as well as their typical menu with both mediterranean as well as Italian options. I opted for their "famous" (their words) falafel sandwich. Maybe I was anchored by their use of "famous" in their description but I was not impressed. The falafel was quite dense and lacked the earthy/herby flavor I was looking for. The tahini sauce also lacked any sort of punch. At $15.99, it simply didn't deliver. It wasn't terrible but also not great. Sure, the complimentary bread was a nice throwback to simpler times. Will it be another 14 years before I return? Who knows but I won't be in a rush for a return visit.

This place is a hidden gem!! Absolutely amazing!! It's locally owned. We had the manicotti, stuffed…read moreshells, and cheese ravioli. Everything was home made. The sauce was mouth watering. The bread was warm and delicious. The service was great and prices were reasonable. Definitely added to our list of places to go when we are in Madison.

Otto's was such a wonderful experience! Almost seems like a supper club with a Mediterranean twist!…read more We were searching for a change from the typical downtown scene, and this was exactly what we were looking for. The restaurant is very unassuming but we are so happy we visited! We started with the Mediterranean platter and I will absolutely order this again because the whipped feta was amazing. Most entrees come with a salad or soup so we had the Cesar salad with ours. Dishes were perfect. Proteins were perfectly cooked and the lamb seemed very high quality. I also thought the portions were great for the price. The friendly vibe and incredible staff really put the finishing touches on an awesome night. We decided to sit on the patio and it was such a wonder summer night. Definitely make a reservation for weekends as it does seem to get busy.

We went here to celebrate our anniversary. The servers were amazing and they promptly seated up (we…read morehad a reservation). The setup is perfect for a special dinner with upscale type dining experience, but not quite extravagant style fine dining. The food selection on the menu was good. The quantity and quality of food served was top notch.

FABULOUS. Literally THE best falafel and Zataar + cheese flatbread I've ever had in my life. And I…read morecome from east San Diego where middle eastern and Mediterranean food options abound! I got the flatbread app and the falafel bowl, and I'm so thrilled I get to enjoy it again because the portions were so generous, I have at least 1-2 meals left! The soft music and decor really support the authenticity of this place. The staff is very kind and attentive. 10/10

Busy busy for weekday lunch, so plan on getting there early, as the tables go fast. I had a chicken…read moreShwarma wrap: a super long, tightly rolled wrap with tender chicken, diced pickles and a savory sauce. Way too big for one person! My dining partner enjoyed his massive pita sandwich with with beef shwarma. He's picky, so skipped everything but the beef.

We looked for a special place to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We had seen Otto's as we…read moretraversed Madison often and often said we would like to dine there, it looked to be a very cozy exclusive place. It turned out to be too cozy, we were named into their table for two which happened to be right next to the entryway and reception stand. My wife sat the closest to the hallway to the door and was freezing all the evening. The staff hung out at the reception desk attending to their duties on a computer, answering the phone, seating new guests and generally, not intentionally, distracting from our special event. Food was just okay. Maybe we are too particular or not accustomed to Otto's style of cuisine but we will not dine here again.

Would've been 5.5 but they didn't have ranch dressing soooo. Steak you can cut with a butter knife…read more Ambience was very nice. Seafood trio was amazing. Cesar salad is a must. Wine. So good

Athens is one of the most reliable, friendly places in town! Their food is impeccable. Their…read moreservice is unparalleled and they are so kind and welcoming to my children! If you like bourbon, this is the place for you! They also purchased Knoches, so their meat is fresh and beyond delicious, making for tasty burgers and fresh fish fry!

Came for a gyro for lunch because it's always so good and it somehow was better than my high…read moreexpectations. Service is always excellent, food is even better. It came out really fast and tasted great (their pita is so good). Athens is still on top of the gyro game in Madison

Great lunch deal! For $8, you get a solid portion of chicken over rice with a side (I got dolma)…read more Probably the closest to a NY halal cart that I've had in Madison. Next time I would ask for extra white sauce, that was really good but I didn't get enough of the taste with the regular portion.

We finally checked out Gyro Guyz based on everyone's recommendation!…read more And wow, the food is incredible! We would have ordered more, but we had just eaten earlier and were nearby at Woodman's West for grocery shopping when we saw the sign. We got our food fast, the place is nice and clean, staff is super friendly. Here's our rating: Gyro: 10/10 Fries: 10/10 Dolma: 9/10 Falafel: 9.5/10 Everything was so delicious and fresh! Highly recommend!