Came here after a work conference. Our vendor made the reservations in advance…read more We were greeted and brought to our table and the 5 of us sat in a large booth. The interior is very modern and upscale. Lots of drink selections and a pretty good wine menu. We got the bacon wrapped dates appetizer and it was very flavorful. Warm bread and butter arrived and that was Al's good. All of my party finished their food. I got the pasta and liked the texture of the noodles with the tag sauce. It's a good sized portion. When the dessert came we were not expecting one order of gelato to have 3 scoops! Not bad for $9!! But I'm from San Francisco so likely why I expected one scoop for $9 ha. I'll add this restaurant to my list for the next time I'm in downtown Madison!

What an outstanding restaurant and dining experience!!! The moment I walked in, and saw it was a…read morefull house, plus the alluring smell of fine Italian food....I knew I hit it big. I sat at the bar solo and was immediately greeted by the bartender Jack. He served up a killer cocktail (Manhattan) and was quick to offer dining options and his favorites. I went with the fungi and four cheese pizza. Outstanding didn't' cover it!!! Enough to take home for lunch the next day. While seated at the bar, I was engaged in conversation by one of the servers Josie. A delightful young college student from U of Wisconsin. She told me about the area, the university and things of interest in the area. She was attentive to her customers, but when she had a brief moment, she would reengage me in conversation. She and all of the other servers were like bees swarming all over the restaurant. Their staff are extremely hard working and diligent to their customers. This was my first time here while visiting for work assignment. I plan to make this my "must have" when revisiting.

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!

Great spot for a special occasion! I thought the paccheri was phenomenal, and it was something out…read moreof the ordinary for me. I liked it so much that I plan on trying to recreate it at home. Also, our server was attentive and friendly. She brought us a cannoli on the house because we were celebrating a birthday.

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!!

We went to Fratelli's during Madison Restaurant Week and had an excellent meal! I ordered the…read moresteak and lobster, while my partner has a linguini with seafood in a tasty cream sauce. Each came with a choice of lobster bisque soup or crostini with lox and other yummy toppings as the first course. Dessert was panna cotta or tiramisu, and both were excellent. But what I was really impressed with was the service. Even with a full dining room, everyone was on their game and provided a great experience. If you haven't eaten at Fratelli's, make a point of visiting there. You won't be disappointed.

They were super busy, so service was a little bit slower. Our server was super friendly and got all…read moreof our orders correct. The mushroom pasta dish (tagliatelle) was definitely the stand out of our meal. While the budino was delicious, I didn't get the butterscotch flavors as it was noted in the menu. It almost tasted more like pumpkin and cinnamon. Warm fresh bread and the traditional cesear salad were delicious. I really liked my white sangria but my husband didn't care for his barrel aged Negroni. Love the tiles behind the bar and the history of this classic place.

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.

If you are looking for an old world Italian restaurant this is the place for you. I've seen…read morediffering reviews on here and think if you order the right thing you'll enjoy your visit. We visited for a date night and even though it wasn't busy there were a few times I was without water and due to the layout of the restaurant and where we were seated we couldn't flag anyone down. For food, we avoided the pasta due to the reviews and ordered other items instead. The calamari was surprisingly good even though it looks frozen, it was cooked absolutely perfectly which is hard for calamari so I was very impressed. The porto salad was delicious, and reminded me of a supper club salad. The pizza (That's A Spicy) was the best part, as I love a crunchy and thin crust pizza and there were so many toppings. The tiramisu for dessert was also fantastic. Definitely a great date night spot.

This is a Madison institution that has been around since I'm not even sure when. It was here and it…read morewas a date spot when I was in college in the 1980s. It still has that cute feel to it. The pasta is perfectly cooked. And the bartenders are students who were very pleasant to talk to. Service was amazing amazingly quick for a very busy night. This location may be closing due to the constant turn of old space is being turned into tall buildings so you might wanna catch it while you can.

If you're looking for a dinner spot in Madison where the vibes are on point and the food actually…read morelives up to it--The Harvey House is it. The space is beautiful, the bar is stunning, and the whole place feels like a special-occasion kind of night (even if it's just because you're hungry). My dish was superb, but the French onion soup might be the best I've ever had. Instead of being super thick and heavy, it was rich, creamy, and loaded with Wisconsin cheese in the best way. Absolute must-order. If you're planning a Madison trip or a nice dinner out, put this one high on your list.

The Harvey House was a lovely spot for a special occasion. Beautiful space with excellent service…read more All the waitstaff were very attentive and helpful. My favorite dishes were the French onion soup and the walleye with spatzle. The soup was served in a cute teacup poured table side. They split the soups for us which was a nice touch. Walleye was cooked perfectly and had a nice crispy crust. Otherwise, the other dishes we got were alright. The kielbasa kinda tasted like a ham and cheese hot pocket.

Absolutely phenomenal experience!…read more I stopped in for dinner and was completely blown away -- not just by the food, but by the service. From start to finish, everything felt effortless and welcoming. My bartender, Rob, made me one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had -- perfectly balanced, smooth, and just the right amount of sweetness. You can tell he really knows his craft. Definitely the kind of cocktail that sets the tone for the whole night. Our server, Brooke, was equally amazing -- warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. She made great recommendations and was very informative/knowledgeable. The food was outstanding and the atmosphere had that cozy, authentic Italian feel that makes you want to linger a little longer. This restaurant has definitely earned a new regular in me. Highly, highly recommend!

Very well prepared, tasty food. Pleasant waitstaff. Tables are far enough apart and noise level low…read moreso that conversation is easy. Chocolate bread pudding dessert is highly recommended.

This place is always amazing. I love the spare ribs and the lobster was good. Our waiter went above…read moreand beyond expectations.

The food is top notch , appetizers and wine , service is great , our waiter recommended additional…read morething added to our order and it worked out greatly . The view is absolutely the best overlooking the capitol building . The bad , I'll have to sell my children now because the prices are ridiculous, I'm sure you are paying for quality but still think it's way too high price to bring the rating down one star.

This place was our choice for our 15th wedding anniversary celebration weekend and it didn't…read moredisappoint! Bartenders were great and service was spectacular! They gave us a free dessert of choice for our anniversary. I love the stone walls and gothic themed decor, definitely an upscale supper club at its finest! Recommend reservations ahead of time as they get busy on the weekends and bar seating is FCFS.

Walked in after walking state st and I must saw wow! Food was so yummy, I had the chicken Marsala…read moreand my companion had shrimp pasta. The front entrance is dark so you might pass it, but the ambiance is super cute. Perfect place for a date or to grab dinner if you're going to comedy club. Service is the best, from the hostess to the waiter. I would come back. This is our favorite place to eat around the capital.

New favorite. Too…read moretired with the baby on the way to write a long review but veryyyyy good. We've been getting takeout here a lot lately and have had at least like, 8 different pizzas, all YUMMY. Very happy mommy and baby. (And daddy, too ) Crust is chewy, not too thick, sauce is just the right amount of chunky, ingredients are fresh overall. I'm not sure if I'll ever order from another pizza place in Madison ever again. Sorry but like, Ian? I don't think I know that guy?

We got delivery to a downtown hotel around 7pm on a Saturday. We got a beet salad and 3 pizzas. A…read morepepperoni, a bufala, and this margherita. The pepperoni looked fine, and the salad was good. The other 2 pizzas, however each had something wrong. The bufala was missing some toppings and had pepperoni instead but was at least cooked well. My margherita was more or less inedible. It was so burnt the crust was like charcoal on the raise and burnt leather on the inside. The cheese has turned into plastic and the sauce was basically reduced into a tomato paste. Topping it all off was burnt basil that was the most edible part of the pizza. Based on this experience I would recommend thin crust Papa John's or Domino's over Pizza Brutta. Way cheaper and at least some good garlic butter.