This is my favorite pizza place in Madison! I usually order takeout and always enjoy it. Appreciate…read morethat the box has guidance on time + temp to reheat once you get home

Typically have a great experience here, but tonight changed that for me. I ordered the beet salad…read moreand noticed a piece of flowering grass within the spring green mix. It was no big deal, until a couple bites later my friend noticed something odd in the greens... A LIVE CATERPILLAR was in the salad. We brought it to an employee immediately, who showed it to the manager. It was brought to the kitchen, and nobody returned to our table after that. I had to approach an employee a second time and ask to speak to a manager myself. When sharing that there was a live insect in my salad, he brushed it off and merely stated "this happens every now and then, because our produce is organic." Then, he ASKED if we would like the charge to be voided. That should have been obvious right from the start, I would have preferred my entire meal to be refunded after this event. There was no concern and no apology from the manager. This was incredibly disappointing and thoughtless service, I will not be returning.

Great pizza and fun downtown Madison vibe on Capitol Square…read more Try the Detroit style pizza for a more filling meal or the traditional Pizza Margherita w/ Prosciutto & Arugla is my favorite. We like sitting upstairs to people watch.

Once a bank, this two-story space has gone from counting dollars to counting cocktails, and…read morehonestly, it seems very happy about it. The old bones are still showing, with exposed brick walls and the large open windows giving the place that "well, they sure don't build 'em like this anymore" kind of charm. Right smack in the middle of the main floor sits a big ol' bar, surrounded by bright lime-green accent chairs that somehow make perfect sense once you're sitting in one, bellying up to the aluminum topped bar. Tables are scattered throughout both floors, all are absolutely packed, and not a grumpy face in sight. Upstairs, the two-story layout gives the place a little extra breathing room and a touch of old-building grandeur. It's quirky without trying too hard, colorful without being fussy, and comfortable in that distinctly Midwestern way. Why not start with an Old Fashioned and those Wisconsin cheese curds--because apparently regular cheese wasn't doing enough heavy lifting. These little golden nuggets come out hot, crisp, and gloriously greasy, a little salty, a little oily, plenty cheesy, and best eaten while they're still hot enough to make you question your life choices. The Old Fashioned, well... bless its heart, it tried. It had all the usual suspects--whiskey, a little sweetness, an orange garnish, and a healthy dose of bitters--but somehow the bitters forgot to show up for work. It wasn't terrible, exactly. It just lacked that gruff Wisconsin attitude you'd hope for in an Old Fashioned. God Bless The Queen! The Queen is their wood-fired pizza that keeps things simple while teasing your taste buds with rich fresh flavor. The flavors are classic Italian comfort, with the tomato bringing a little tang, the mozzarella keeping things creamy, and the Parmesan adding that salty, nutty punch at the end. The basil gives it a fresh, herby lift, while the wood-fired crust brings that smoky, crispy edge that makes you want to pick up another slice before you've even finished the first. Loved it! Eating this pizza in an old bank feels like peak Wisconsin: keep the brick, add a bar, fire up a pizza oven, and throw some cheese curds at the situation. Somehow, it works. Cheers!

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 was a little disappointed considering all of the hype around the environment. We sat outside and…read morehad intermittent check-ins from our server who i think was not a server? They seemed unprepared to serve us. The menu was smaller than I thought it would be and the flavors were a little lacking in some of the dishes we tried. Parking can be a bit challenging too. I am hoping I just caught them on an off night, would be willing to try again!

Best. Pizza. Ever…read more Hubby had the all-meat Big Chungus. I had the Mildred's Weaver's Fancy. My advice? Trust them. Don't change a SINGLE topping. It's part art, part science, all divine. And that crust...caramelized crunch heaven. Friendly, attentive staff. Small dining room, so grab it to-go if you need to. Bravo, Molten Monkey! (not a 24 yo so forgot to take pics of my food before I dug in...next time!)

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!

We came here for a slice of pizza on our food tour with Madison Eats- the vibe was super fun and…read morethe pizza was definitely unique but delicious. Visiting WI it only felt right to try the Mac and Cheese pizza- I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Definitely kind of fun- I'm not usually one for weird stuff on my pizza but I would totally get it again if I ever went back. When in Rome as they say!!

While in Madison for IM relay. We were out for lunch walking around Ironman Village checkin day and…read morearound the state capital. Ian Pizza was the perfect spot for slice of pizza. Naturally u could order full pizza. They have full menu of salads and pastas. Also assorted but looked really good baked goodies. I like the set up open kitchen. It starts with pantry area see them build salad, then next section all different options pizzas (lot think over six different ones) if two of each one options endless, and not fountain drink bunch of bottle drinks cold that can choose. Baked goods next to the cashier at the end. The dining room pick table and once pizza done go up get it. Overall loved it!

Best Pizza in the city, and the friendliest staff…read more Beautiful space, and so much to look at. I never have a problem finding a parking spot. Don't forget to get dessert! I recommend the cannoli, tiramisu, or the graham cracker cake.

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 ordered delivery so I actually did not dine in. I'm not sure what the inside of their restaurant…read morelooks like, I have not been inside in years. The delivery service was quick and the delivery guy was courteous. I ordered wings. They have some really good wings. Cooked golden usually. This time I got one that was broken. The bone was like crushed. That poor chick but it was still breaded and golden brown. I also ordered a Caesar salad. The lettuce was nice crisp and dry not soggy or like slippery. So when I put the dressing, shredded cheese and croutons on it was really fresh. I didn't take pictures. My VPN was on so it wouldn't let me YELP page come up for a couple days. So FYI, if you have VPN on your phone, sometimes it won't let your YELP page work.

Visited Glass Nickel's original Madison location and absolutely loved it! We ordered a salad and 3…read morepizzas, the Nickel Pickle, Fetalicious, and Santa Fe. The table was split on favorites, while all were delicious. My personal favorites were the Nickel Pickle and Fetalicious. Whoever thought of putting additional different cheeses on a pizza is a genius. Service was great, and the ambiance was relaxed but busy. I will certainly be back when in the area.

Great food, great service. Nice neighborhood restaurant. What more do you need to say.read more

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!

Could not miss this place on a visit to Madison!…read more Buffalo Chicken Pizza was 10/10 (Crème Sauce, Mozzarella, Dry Rubbed Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, and Bleu Cheese Sauce) I was ready skeptical with the blue cheese and the strong buffalo flavor. But oh my goodness what a lovely lovely Pizza! Those flavors went so well together and neither of them was too overpowering. I had it with the Drunken Ravioli pizza (vodka Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Cheese Ravioli, Butter, & Asiago). I was genuinely not expecting this pizza to be so good. Such a nice balance of the ravioli and the cheese and the sauce and everything else going on. Love the build your own salad as well! Portion size on here is massive and is definitely value for money. It was big enough for two meals! Love the grilled chicken that they put in the salad too. Well cooked and nice flavor.

I felt like a senior citizen with all the UW college students inside. We got three slices, chicken…read morebarbecue, the mac and cheese pizza, and the ravioli pizza. Additionally, we got the Wisco salad. Whole place is kind of novelty. Flavors OK, but nothing too scream about. I think the lure is the price and the affordability versus the flavor. Service was mediocre. There were only 2 workers that I could see and they seem frazzled. There was some issue with some other person's order. The lines get long during meal times so plan accordingly.

Chicken 55 was my favorite and the butter chicken was amazing!…read more Service was great and quick. Ambiance was also very good.

Finally got to try this place out after wanting to since they opened. We went on a weeknight and…read morewere kind of surprised how quiet it was, but that got us some preferred seating. The waitress was quick to come get our drink orders and explain any questions on the menu, even provided some suggestions, which was appreciated. We got the tamarind amaretto sour and the orange cardamom negroni. The amaretto sour was the favorite of the two and provided the realization that tamarind needs to be used more in beverages. We also ordered the mushroom soup and the butter chicken pizza. The soup had an unexpected texture as the mushrooms were more pureed, but flavor was on point and this was a nice way to start the meal. The butter chicken pizza was everything I wanted it to be. The crust had a nice crisp and held up to the weight of the toppings.My friend's only complaint was that he wished it would have come with cilantro. Overall, good cocktails, tasty food, nice staff, and great atmosphere. Definitely want to get back to try some other menu items.