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    4.0 (582 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Food was beyond amazing! I was just there a few weeks ago and my mom and I left thinking wow! Our waitress was amazing and food was too. We showed up without a reservation for 3 of us, they were able to accommodate us by the bar. Definitely will be back next time in town.

    Mallory E.

    Not knowing what I wanted for dinner, I did Google pasta near me and this place popped up after quickly reviewing the menu. I knew I wanted to eat here because the food just looked amazing. The one thing I didn't like was that I was seated in a chair, the head arms and I am not a person of size at least I don't think I am and it would be very embarrassing. If a person of size we're just sitting in one of these chair chairs. I think they should rethink the chair so they would be more inclusive, which seems to be the theme in Madison, Wisconsin other than that the food was delicious. The iced tea was good and the ambience was great. I was able to get in and out in this nice dining establishment in a quick amount of time.

    Rosie Q.

    I've been here during the day and at night, both times felt great. During the day, light pours in through the windows and makes the whole space feel fresh and open. At night, it's softer and more relaxed. The clean design and leather seating give it a kind of effortless elegance. It's a modern Italian spot that serves handmade pasta, pizza, and a few other seasonal dishes. Most times, I want a drink and their pasta by the bar. They carry a unique Japanese whisky I rarely see anywhere else, spotted it on this trip and was genuinely excited. My friend came specifically for the beet salad, and we both loved it. The space is open with plenty of seating, but it fills up during prime hours. If you want a table, make a reservation. Bar seating is first come, first serve. Overall Service: Every time I've been here, the host and bartenders have been incredible, whether it's helping me find a seat or just making me feel welcome, solo or with friends.

    linguine al tartufo
    Marilyn ..

    Came here to celebrate my friends birthday and it was fantastic! If you like truffle I definitely recommend you get the linguine al tartufo.... the best pasta I've ever had. Ask for lucie she was a great server and super knowledgeable about the menu. We couldn't figure out what to order for drinks but she was incredibly patient and helped us pick. Ambiance was also fantastic saw a couple get engaged! Overall a 10/10 experience.

    View of the Capitol building
    Christine F.

    This was my surprise favorite spot in Madison! We sat outside and had a great view of the Capitol building, and our server was so funny and attentive. I started with an espresso martini, which was perfectly made. I also ordered the chicken Parmesan made with vodka sauce, and it was absolutely delicious with a giant serving size. I would definitely stop back here if in the Madison area.

    Beautiful seating and love seeing the kitchen
    Nikki L.

    Oh my lord the food here is incredible. I enjoy it so much. Coming here is such a treat! I love it as a date night or bringing out of towners. It's the perfect location close to the capital to showcase Madison's most iconic scene. The service also is really great. The pasta here is homemade and is delicious. I can't say a bad thing about the food. Also the Arancini is very unique and delicious.

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    Pooja V.

    Amazing food. I sat at the bar and the staff was very friendly and funny. They gave great food recommendations. I had the shrimp pasta which was excellent. The arancini was good too. The ambiance was very nice. Perfect for date or any fun evening.

    Challah French Toast
    Haley W.

    Our service was great! The 35.00 brunch deal is a steal for the quality and how much you get. I ordered the Challah French toast which was the perfect level of sweet!

    Emily D.

    We went in for the burger special and I was SO excited because the vecchio burger that I had in May was amazing. This time I was really disappointed as the bacon marmalade was super dry as well as the burger. It was a stark contrast from May. May was super juicy and very delicious!!! I really expected it to be as amazing as before and I left unsatisfied and disappointed. It seemed like this time forgot about it in the pan and burnt it. I debated sharing this review, but it was honestly so bad that I had to post. Hopefully it's better next time and for other guests...! Our service was great otherwise and my cocktail was delicious! I'll still be back at some point, just maybe not for the burger.

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    Morgan S.

    This is a great location for a celebration or special occasion! I recommend making reservations especially on weekends if you want to get in and seated in a booth or low table. The service was great and very kind. The restaurant was very classy and felt like a fine dinning experience. There was a great selection of food from burgers and pizza to pasta and seafood. My only critique is that both me and my partner felt our meals were a little underwhelming or missing something to elevate it from good to great. It may also be that we just chose poorly. They also charged us for a birthday dessert which is okay- however a heads up would've been appreciated prior to receiving the bill. There's also limited parking near by so expect to park on the street or parking garage and walking a block or two.

    Gnocchi al Tartufo
    Emily B.

    Great service, fun vibe, great happy hour drink specials, and good food. We liked the bolognese the best.

    Something else non-descript. (Atex there just a half hour ago and I cannot remember what this was. Very bland.)
    Mancow M.

    Just an average (or below average) attempts at Italian . Two glaring errors I will now mention: 1. Truly, the most eye popping dish should have been the seafood risotto. It came out and looked like black mush. The flavor was fair, but the dish was so ugly. Why would you make it all black? We thought maybe they used squid ink, but no, it was black risotto. Why? All the seafood had a black milky liquidy gray look to it. (See the attached picture.) 2. The bacon wrapped dates were not cooked correctly. So it was basically White fat around a date. Served in a tomato sauce. Really all wrong from start to finish. Embarrassing.

    Tiramisu
    Janelle H.

    Food 5/5 - Food was DELICIOUS! I really liked the tuna tartare - it was very flavorful! They should keep it on their menu year round. Fried calamari was yummy and the sauce was good with it. The spicy salumi pizza was sweet and spicy. The tiramisu had hazelnut gelato on top. YUMM Service 5/5 - The staff were quick and friendly! All of our food came out super quick. Ambiance 5/5 - Very nice interior. We were seated in a very big booth even though it was only 2 of us eating. I will definitely be back to try more food! :)

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