It had been so long since I went to Crostini, and it's still a lovely little local spot that now seems to have more seating (yay!). We were having a work "philly cheesesteak" dinner but needed a good spot to get takeout. We came to Crostini - ordering was super easy and our food was ready and waiting for us upon arrival. Staff was very friendly in our limited interaction. I don't love steak, so I got the philly chicken cheesesteak, and holy moly was this sandwich massive. I could barely even hold it together there was so much chicken going on there!! I ended up keeping all the chicken that naturally fell out of the sandwich as leftovers and put it over rice for a meal the next day. I loved that the sandwich had mushroom and peppers on it, having some veggie interaction made it feel healthy :) Especially considering I got a small french fry with it too (which was actually somewhat large). Ketchup was extra so I went without it and was perfectly happy eating my french fries without condiments. This place definitely still fills a void in the area and I highly recommend checking them out! read more

We placed an order for pickup including a sub sandwich, a panini, and fries. Everything was ready in advance of our pickup time which worked out great for us. The online ordering system is a little clunky but they were able to handle our requests (no tomato). And the ability to see your order status was very nice. Our food was still hot (that should be) when we picked up. The actual restaurant is a little awkward when you get inside. There's a small alcove to the left where you place your order. And you have to ring the bell for service. Everyone was super nice and the place looked vibey from what I could see. Not a ton to say since I just picked up. The food was excellent. The sub sandwich comes rolled kind of like a wrap which I wasn't expecting but didn't impact the flavor of experience. The panini was huge and easily 2 meals. Fries were soooo good. Like stadium quality. And don't skip the nacho cheese if you like a classic cheese fry. Overall I'm sad we haven't tried them sooner! read more

Hours are wrong, no one answers the phone, haven't received a refund for food I never received.

My wife and I were shopping around Madison and decided we wanted carry out sandwiches for lunch. We called our order and were advised it would be ready in 10 minutes. We arrived about 10 minutes later and were served quickly. Person who served us was friendly and they appeared busy. Small areas for inside and outside seating, so mainly carry out. We ordered a spicy chicken panini and an Italian panini which we shared. Both were large and delicious and came with whole dill pickles. Glad we didn't go with a chain store. Will definitely be back. read more

Their food is great, even the takeout was hot. Not just warm. Actually hot. But the portions are very small for the price. Update: food made me violently sick. read more

Crostini has become a go-to for a quick lunch pickup order. Their menu has a lot of variety so I can find whatever I'm in the mood for. Recently I've tried the pepperjack chicken, the brisket reuben, and the farmer's market panini. Once in a while they're a touch greasy but it usually just adds to the flavor. :) I give Crostini a quick call and the sandwich is usually ready in 5-10 minutes! They've really saved me a couple times when I forgot that I didn't really have anything ready to go during a busy work from home day. I've yet to try their pizza, but also good to know: They have chips, cake, and more. read more

Not good. Would not recommend. Food was inedible. Burned bread. Slimy turkey. Stale bacon. Not a restaurant. I have no idea why it has so many good reviews. read more

I love this place in my neighborhood and always get the Italian beef. The people are friendly. The ambience is comfortable. Another little Northside treasure IMO. read more

Yuck! They take hot paninis, put veggies on it (double yuck) and then put it in a plastic container so condensation builds up and makes the sandwich soggy. I'm done here read more

I was hungry for a sandwich and soup and knew I could find that here. Ordered the chipotle turkey sub and the chicken noodle soup. Sandwich was delectable, but I didn't get to taste the soup due to a food allergy. Didn't think to ask if zucchini was an ingredient since it's not a typical chicken noodle soup addition, in my experience anyway. Total bummer town. They were nice about it and I swapped out for a bag of chips. Not a super fair trade on my end, but I don't need to hassle anyone over a few bucks for soup. They did offer me chili instead, but I wasn't feeling that today. Staff is super nice. The place could really use a facelift which is why it's getting 4/5 here. It's so dark and the seating is odd, but the food I did eat was great and came out fast. It has the potential to be really cute inside and brightened up a ton. Add some plants and get rid of the games! read more

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My boyfriend and I were in the area and decided to find some place for lunch. We were pleased to try this place. It looked closed but they were taking orders at the door/window. It had a good selection. I went with a sandwich- which was amazing and he got a philly. Both were great! Mine filled me up perfectly! Will def try this place again! read more

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Hoping today that I'll be blown away by the Italian Beef I've just ordered. 9 years ago I was first called to this address to correct some wiring problems. That was only memorable enough to cross my mind as I was approaching this place today. I think I had something all those many years ago, but perhaps not. Thinking as I'm writing these words, he wasn't yet open for business. Quite often when I visit some eatery that has something that really works, an indelible memory is etched into my tastebud center in my brain. Two such places spring to mind: Morels and Magnus. Each have a memory and a specific meal as well as actual date, what I wore, the entree itself, the cocktail and when this memory suddenly revisits my consciousness I'm suddenly both pleased and disappointed. Magnus because of the simplest of items: their rustic bread. It was over 20yrs ago and it marks the last time since I left Seattle that I've found bread that was as amazing as the main course. In Seattle I learned to make a rustic Italian crusty bread from a baker that was from another world. No one to date in the Midwest that I've found has this level of what I presume is a starter that might be decades in age. I'm sure that same chef is somewhere at a high end kitchen, but I haven't come across this masters work. Too much emphasis on that embellishment. The owner of Crostinis today etched another notch in my brain that will demand a repeat performance much sooner than another 9 yrs. I ordered a simple and unassuming Italian Beef with mozzarella and hot giardiniera that I really was looking forward to. But because I was enroute to a destination that needed to put in my wake, I had the meal packaged to go. It was about 40min before I was able to open the package and view what smelled heavenly. In a word: GODFOOD OMG I'm blown away read more

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Went in there for a quick bite, ordered a steak sandwich with all the works and fries. It took about 10-15 minutes and I was the only one in the restaurant. The place has a real cozy atmosphere feel to it with arcade games at the back and vibrant decorations that makes the place feel like a retro diner sorta. When the food came out it was in a basket (guess I forgot to order to-go) and the fries were fresh out the oil. Generous portion of fries and the sandwich was thick with meat. I'm not playing, its a pretty big sandwich! Food could be enough for 2 if you're not a big eater. Yummy lunch would definitely come here to try more items. Paid a decent amount, typical for these types of restaurants for a meal to be at least $12-16; no bev too. read more

Crostini Sandwiches - Philly Cheesesteak French Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

As always this place hit the spot. I love this place, it's a hidden gem. The salads are huge, the sandwiches are superb, and the customer service is good! I'd have to say this is one of the best sandwich shops in Madison but they have a lot more then just sandwiches. Get a panini, PLEASE GET A PANINI, you will not be disappointed! I promise! read more

Crostini Sandwiches - Italian Beef Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Very good sandwich's just sucks they have really no we're to eat. I would definitely go back again. The service was good.

This is the real deal sandwich place. Wide menu of choices from Ruebens to Philly cheese and paninis. Fresh made and delicious. Great fries as well. Quick and friendly service. Simple and straight forward, no gimmicks. read more

Awesome service and a great sandwich! Set me up with dinner before my flight back to Dallas.

Man oh man I found my new favorite lunchtime hangout. This is a small, hidden gem on Madison's east side. I had no idea that they existed, but I'm super glad that my fellow yelpers guided me this way. I was not in the mood for another subway type of joint and luckily for me Crostini had a large variety of options. They have pasta, salads, soups, sammys, and plenty more. It took me a good ten minutes to even decide what I wanted to order. (I'm even told they cater FYI) The service was so great! I told the lady that it was my first time and she was very helpful in guiding me around and showing me what they had to offer. My only constructive criticism would be that the place itself is a little unclean and dark. There's a sitting area that is firmly lit (during lunch time) that has televisions and an old video game plugged in. There is also a window bar for those who don't want to stay long. On their counter were two drinks that I'm assuming were old because they had dust on them (advertising their fresh lemonade and iced tea). Besides these small things, I think that I'll be back in the future! read more

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Great food, great service. What more can you ask for? It's one of those hole in the wall restaurants that's easy to miss but I've been here a few times and am never disappointed. read more

Quirky sandwich shop. I am a bit surprised how recommended this sandwich shop was on Yelp and other platforms. Finally had the chance to swing by and order an quick bite and was a bit disappointed. Food was fine, not over the moon, just fine. I would recommend downsizing the menu to increase the quality in ingredients. On a more positive note, the staff was extremely kind and helpful. read more

This place used to have the best milkshakes in madison but they went cheap :/ They also jacked up all their prices, 15 dollars for a panini? Nah read more

The meat quality is good but the overall taste isn't there. Their take on a cubano is open faced and didn't even have mustard. Like I said, the meat itself was delicious, Just change the name or something. Soup was ok. Everything is way pricey for what you get. Just my opinion read more

Over priced for the type of food and cheese fries should be smothered in cheese, not on the side as a dip.

Wife and I ordered wraps for lunch. She got the Californication and I the Corned Beef wrap. Both were very good. The word we settled on was "fresh". Flavors were very balanced. Only thing kind of odd was how they were wrapped. The paper was incorporated into the sandwich, which we had to undo to not bite. Overall great sandwiches for lunch. read more

Philly Cheesesteak no peppers is one of my favorite sandwiches! Huge menu too, lots to choose from.

Stopped in here a few weeks ago for lunch and couldn't have been more impressed. I ordered the Chicago-style Italian beef with a side of fries. The sandwich looked -- and tasted -- better than a beef you'd get in Chicago. (Seriously, skip Portillos in West Madison and make the trip to this place for your Chicago cravings). The fries were some of the best I've had here -- crispy but not overdone. This place has a huge menu, so you're sure to find something you like. It's a bit confusing at first -- the restaurant is pretty dim -- but the staff members are very helpful. Can't wait to go back! read more

This place was alright. I was really hoping for it to be amazing as it's a sandwich shop... like better than Jimmy Johns or something like that but it was just okay. The cheese curds were alright, the breading didn't really have much flavor. I ordered buffalo chicken Panini but I got BBQ chicken Panini. It was a huge Panini but I really wanted buffalo chicken. I ended up giving it to my boyfriend and took his spicy chicken sandwich. My daughter ate her grilled cheese up with no complaints so that's a plus! The fries reminded me of Culvers fries... you have to salt them yourself. Which is fine. Better no salt than too much salt. I got my order delivered a lot faster than expected so that's a plus! I would try this place again as they have a few other sandwiches that I want to try. read more

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Currently have a pick-up window during COVID and they did a nice job of shielding it off from the elements. This was my first time at Crostini, but I will certainly be back! The menu is quite large for a sandwich shop. I ended up ordering the Cuban as well as a bowl of chili. You can tell they use fresh ingredients and both items were delicious! Next time I might add some spice to the Cuban, but really no complaints! read more

I really enjoyed the chili and the BLT sandwich. I also tried their French dip. It was good as well. I loved their lemon cake. My favorite was their poutine fries. I would definitely go here again when I am back in Madison. read more

Bummer of an experience here today. Years ago, we loooooved this Crostini's and no one could top their food. Today, my guy's meatball sub was bland, dry & crazy messy (toasted bun & cutting in half would've helped). The fries tasted like oil from other foods, and the rice pudding had curdled in the making and shouldn't have been served at all. The back dining area was dark and dirty, with unwiped tables and sticky floors. We left thinking "what happened to thIs place?" We're willing to give Crostini's another chance because of their fantastic history, but really hope this was just an off day. read more

Amazing. For new customers you order at a window inside and then it's free for all seating.

High hype but didn't stand up to it. Worst garlic bread I ever ate, hard and flavorless on one side, moist in the crust side. Mac n cheese edible but I'd rather of had Kraft mac n cheese. read more

Oh my goodness! How many places have you been to that give you a FREE cookie just because it's your first time visiting?? Crostini does!! Free cookie+bag of pickles+delicious sandwiches+good customer service= pretty great experience. OK. On to the sandwiches. I ordered the Farmer's Market. I have never experienced a sandwich with potato as the main part of it before. It was tasty and definitely filling. The sautéed peppers were also very yum! There were so many flavors wrapped into this sandwich. My husband ordered the Chicago Style Italian Beef. He enjoyed it, but it wasn't his favorite. We will definitely go back next time we want to have a picnic in downtown Madison! read more

I had one friend tell me this place was amazing. I had never heard of them, so next time I was at the barbershop I asked around. If you've ever seen the movie Coming to America, or, well, Barbershop, you know everyone at the neighborhood barbershop is an expert at everything and nothing. The consensus there was that it was ok, but way overpriced for small sandwiches, so I didnt bother for a while. I dont know why I listened to them fools. Yesterday I was in the mood for a deli sandwich and my usual spot closed early, so I decided to give them a try. They didnt really have deli sandwiches, but what I did try was great. First thing I tried was the spicy chicken sandwich. I ordered hoping it wasnt a buffalo chicken sandwich. It was definitely their take on a buffalo chicken sandwich, but different and better. I got it grilled. It has a hint of cajun seasoning in it as well. I also got an Italian combo, as I havent found one I LOVE in Madison since Deli Roma closed. Well, now I have. It was well seasoned, full of flavor, dipped without being so soggy you cant pick it up. Sandwiches are $6-9 and average size so, yes, not fast food prices, but not outrageous. How much do you spend on a sandwich at Applebees anyways? About the same and it's not as good. Going back tonight to try more things. UPDATE: I tried more things! Some sandwiches are indeed small. The reuben had great flavor but I expected more for an $8 sandwich. Same with the club supreme, although I'll probably get the club supreme again. If I want a big reuben I go to BBQ Joint, if I want a small one I go to Sliced. Biggest "miss" I tried so far? The chicken pesto panini. Also kind of small, but more importantly, their pesto is not pestoy at all to me. It looked and tasted more like mediocre guacamole. I did not enjoy this one at all. I have gotten the spicy chicken and italian combo three times EACH in the last week. Crostini's is still a big win. read more

Overview: Crostini Sandwiches is an excellent place for subs and sandwiches. The place is relaxed and friendly with delicious hot sandwiches for lunch. They served the food quickly. Both the chicken parm sub and the philly cheese steak were excellent. The price is pretty good for the size of the sandwiches. They are not huge but perfectly filling. Recommended Dish: The Philly Cheese stake sub is delicious. It is slightly more like an Italian beef sandwich than a true Philly Cheese Steak. It has peppers, mushrooms, and onions on it. It comes with a dipping sauce that seemed like an au jus. However, it is delicious with a nice bun and excellent melted cheese. read more

Crostini Sandwiches - Chicken parm and philly cheese steak subs - Sandwiches Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I ordered from Crostini for sustenance on a day I did not want to leave home. Delivery was FAST. When I heard a knock on my door, it didn't even occur to me that it would be the delivery guy because the time was cut in half. I ordered enough for a small family - fries, a house salad, fettuccine alfredo, a slice of their chocolate cake and iced tea. It would suffice to say I had leftovers. The salad was small but very delicious. The greens were fresh and the house dressing was delicious. I don't know what exactly is in it, but I would buy the dressing in bulk. Fries were fine, your average fries. The alfredo was good but extremely heavy. The sauce tasted kind of just like cream. It wasn't overly flavorful but not to say it wasn't bad but it did make my stomach hurt. I added some salt and pepper to give it some more flavor. I would go again for a sandwich! read more

Refused to deliver food because there was no tip they called and asked about a tip and then canceled the order as they do there own delivery's read more

Crostini has been a favorite of ours for years. Their food is delicious although the thing I order the most is the Italian beef the other things I've had are equally as wonderful. We typically order from them through Eat Street. It's always been quick. Tonight they surprised us by having our order to our house in less than fifteen minutes. OMG! I just had the pot roast sandwich and it was amazing! They have so many creative things. read more

Friendly and delicious. The turkey spinach artichoke panini is awesome. Finally -- a panini that isn't drenched in butter! Bread was obviously super fresh. The cheese curds are a MUST. Kids meals are generous. You will not be disappointed in this place. Small and quaint with top-notch service. Can't wait to come back to Madison for another stop at Crostini's. read more

Get the Italian Beef. Amazing. I thought I'd had the best Italian Beef when Papa Coronofolous' was still open, but I was so wrong. When I opened the to-go box, my first reaction was to say. "F**k yeah!" This is a big sandwich with mozz and peppers (optional). And the price is not just reasonable, it's generous. Seriously, skip the chips, you won't finish them. But take the free cookie; they're awesome. Like a chocolate chip molasses cookie. Crostini's may be a little out of the way if you don't live in the neighborhood, but go a little out of the way. It's SO worth it. read more