This has been one of the BEST meals we've had in Wisconsin. The restaurant is nice and intimate, service was phenomenal and the food was outstanding. The fried burrata is hands down one of the best appetizers I've had anywhere. We had our 5 year old son with us and they made a child sized spaghetti just for him which he loved. They have one of the best espresso martinis in the area as well. I think they use a chocolate vodka and it's a great touch! For dessert we had the tiramisu, pistachio gelato and blood orange sorbet and they were all a hit. We will definitely be back! read more

D'Vino - Fried burrata - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Excellent Italian food. We are from New Jersey and have high standards for Italian food. One of the best meals on our trip. Highly recommend pasta, specials and dessert. Service was excellent too with everyone working as a team. We also liked the decor. The place was busy but we got a table quickly without a reservation. read more

Felt like I was back in Jersey! Like all of those local, kinda small, suburban Italian joints that have sincerely friendly service and great food! Such a good find in a town where it's difficult to do so. Everyone enjoyed their dishes - one of my benchmarks for an Italian spot is how good they do a chicken parm and this was one of the best I've had in a very long time. Apps and bread were good; again the service was fantastic. I look forward to coming to coming back to try more dishes (or just the chicken parm again)! read more

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Great service, cozy vibe, and good food. We had a good first visit. The people working were incredibly friendly. The cocktail menu was great. While the espresso martini was pretty chocolatey, the Sicilian 75 was perfect. We had the pasta vodka and the bolognese. The pasta vodka came with penne pasta. Next time, I want to be sure to ask which dishes have homemade noodles. Having the owner/chef come out to share the specials was a really nice touch! read more

D'Vino - Penne Vodka with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My husband and I are regular customers here. Always a fantastic meal. Staff is amazing! Quiet and romantic atmosphere.

The location, especially in the summer is fantastic. On the sidewalk with sun looking up at the capital. That being said, the food was average. The arancini was dry and the pasta lacked flavor. The service was attentive and we enjoyed the early dinner, but just wasn't that impressed with the food. read more

On my second night in Madison I had another wonderful dining experience. We went to D'Vino and had a great meal. Things started off with some wonderful appetizers and really good bread. The service team was excellent and went out of their way to make it an enjoyable meal. And the location and atmosphere was equally good. Highly recommend. read more

Ambiance is delightful. Not to dark and rather cozy. Allows for intimacy and enjoyment. The service was 10/10. From owner, Dino, walking the room and taking time with each table, to the knowledgeable staff, and fantastic bartenders! They MADE the experience. Anything on the menu is Devine. We tried all the specials and nothing disappointed. It was fresh, well made, and properly served. Even with a delay in the kitchen, nothing came out incorrectly. The food was rich, flavorful, and felt comfortable. Highly recommend!! 10/10 read more

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Came in without a reservation on Friday and was able to get two seats at the bar which was perfect for us. Bar staff seemed very new and disjointed having to look up how to make drinks (that were on the menu). That happens. Menu was good and typical but we didn't get the specials or recommendations given to us having had to overhear them (I'll own that). It got quite busy so that's a good indicator. The fried ravioli was delicious and reminded me of St Louis where it's a specialty. I went with the chicken parm and it was very good. One of the best I've had. My wife had the Sicilian steak I believe it is and she enjoyed it. The fried donuts for dessert were perfect though slightly underdone. I'd give it another chance. The barstaff, though clearly struggling were very nice and were definitely working hard. The food was very good. Give this a shot if you're in the area of the square. read more

Amazing Italian + stellar wine makes for a pretty perfect dinner. If you live in downtown Madison or you're visiting, D'Vino is an absolute must! Service exceeded my expectations almost as much as the warm, inviting ambiance. The owner is the chef (and pastry chef) which you rarely hear about. With a Sicilian based theme, the food does not disappoint. I started with a pesto and pea filled arancino, which was hand-rolled and SO good. I followed with the mussels, which were in a white sauce, and I ended my meal with a classic tiramisu, which was one of the best I've had. The staff engaged in conversation, sharing the history of the restaurant throughout the evening, which just added to my positive experience. It's hard to find an intimate Italian neighborhood spot that hits the trifecta: delicious food, great customer service, and a welcoming ambiance. I highly recommend D'Vino! read more

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Service was great! The food was just okay. The restaurant is small, so it can be difficult to hear other people in your party!

Made friday night reservations for 4 and brought 2 friends. Nice ambiance inside - we ate outside to enjoy the beautiful weather- it's what you'd expect outside on king st. Waiter was inexperienced so timing was a little off but despite that he was very polite. My Martini Balsamico was really good. Appetizers were the Meatballs and Burrata bruschetta - both were delicious. Food was good though one friend did not enjoy the Carbonara as it was not like what she expected (I also ordered it but enjoyed it). Admittedly nothing like Carbonara I've ever had as the noodles were in a yolky broth instead of being coated (see picture). Lasagna had a great flavor due to beef short ribs, and Tortellini con pesto was good. read more

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it's 3.5 stars. The food is 4.5 stars but the service was 2 stars at best... the Pasta Vongole was prepared excellently.. when it came to service, the waiter basically just took the order. We had to ask for a side plate for the shells, pour our own wine, pour the water too. The table wasn't cleared when the dessert arrived and we had to move glasses and plates to make room. No bread is offered with the meal, who does not have bread at an Italian meal? A few prices of bread arrived after requested... Only one fork and knife was provided for each course, leaving the used silverware for each course on the table cloth transferring flavor to each of the 3 course meal... next time I'd just have an entry and just a glass of wine to fit the service, recommend just tipping 10-12% because you'll do most of your own table service. read more

Service was incredible. The young man with the man bun who served us was very kind and frankly hilarious. He knew lots about the menu and was able to recommend the yummiest bread and dip I've ever had. I can't remember his name but he had a radiant smile and some wonderful tasteful jokes. Would return in a heartbeat, especially if he was on the clock. read more

Outstanding. I had forgotten what unbelievable service was. D'Vino has the most amazing staff, our waitress was just special. I did appreciate the Chef coming to each table to greet you and thank you for coming. I believe he usually comes to each table to explain the daily specials but it was so busy and he was needed in the kitchen. The clam pizza was as amazing as expected. GREAT place. read more

D'Vino is a quaint little restaurant located in the heart of the capital. Our waiter, Andre was top notch. He knew the menu, made recommendations, and took great care of us. My DH and I started with arancini. The dish includes 3 and comes with a side of freshly made marinara. It was very cheesy and had great flavor. DH ordered the pesto tortellini with chicken. The chicken was seasoned well but a smidge overcooked. The tortellini was cooked perfectly. The pesto was fresh and was served with a few pine nuts. The dish comes with peas but the DH doesn't like them so he scooted them to the side. I ordered the spaghetti with meatballs. It was outstanding! The meatballs were seasoned well and were incredible tender. The sauce was great and also didn't disappoint. Be sure to ask for bread. It was crusty with a tender inside. We hadn't planned to order dessert but ended up getting an almond liqueur after dinner drink that was served with a couple of biscotti. Not sure it was on the menu but I'm sure happy Andre brought it over! The owner is very active in the restaurant. He made a point to stop by every table. He did everything in the restaurant from taking orders, to cooking, to baking. It was a pleasure to visit with him and learn his menu was based on this grandmother's recipes from Sicily. We wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

Not authentic pasta, had no flavor and was watered down. Calamari and wine was pretty good, but overall not impressed. read more

D'Vino - Pasta con Vongole and Pasta Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Serendipitous flight cancelation led us to D'Vino in Madison Wisconsin. Great home-made tasting food..well presented,along with super drinks, ambiance and service. It was worth a trip! read more

D'Vino - Spaghetti with meatballs...and that sauce - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Great place for a date night or just to get some quality Italian food. Il be back for sure. Loved the fried ravioli

This place seemed very overpriced for the quality of the food. I had ordered an Old Fashioned which was served with more ice than any Old Fashioned I ever had. We ordered Arancini as an appetizer special, and it came out at room temperature and was not very flavorful. We paid $6 to add shrimp to our tortellini entree, and that gave us 2 shrimp. They told us how their tiramisu was the best around, however, it was served to us partially frozen. read more

We got a same-day reservation here on a Friday night for 2 and found that it's a hidden gem! It has a cozy atmosphere and the service was excellent!! The staff was friendly and attentive. The wait time for our food wasn't very long either. We both got two of their dinner specials for the evening - frutti di mare pasta and a clam pizza. I'd highly recommend both. read more

D'Vino - Frutti di Mare - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We enjoyed Sunday Bruch and had a great experience. The location is very close to the capitol square with ample parking nearby. The service was friendly and efficient. The cocktails were creative and very tasty. The food was absolutely outstanding. We had the brunch package with included one cocktail, a wonderful appetizer pizza, a large entree, and then a fresh hot basket of doughnut-like puffs with a raspberry sauce. We will be back often. read more

We recently (AGAIN) took a drive to Madison JUST to dine at D'Vino's one of our all time fav's .... Service was great (as usual) & our food (pizza of the day, incredible swordfish pasta & terrific bean soup worthy of the best Italian grandmothers table) was incredibly good (again as usual) ... the owner was on site, charming us all with his humor and warmth ...therefore couldn't help but notice a recent one star review that left us scratching our heads in confusion .... Can't help but think maybe rather than improving this great restaurant's service or food maybe a change in the disgruntled diners attitude is in order? I have recommended this place to dozens of friends & business associates and have yet to hear that anyone has had less than a great over all experience read more

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FANTASTIC experience... can't say enough about this place. Perfect date night go-to. Ambiance is cozy, servers are attentive and friendly and the food is to die for! read more

Started dining out in 2022 off with a visit to D'Vino this evening! It was bothering me that I hadn't heard of this place before and then realized on arrival that it occupies the old martini bar place. I even sat in the same booth I did on a particularly memorable evening there a few years back.... I'll start with limoncello. It is delicious. Get a shot. Have the limoncello margarita - it's arguably the best drink I have had in a long time. Buy some to take home. You won't be sorry! Homemade by the owner and absolutely to die for. So good that I want to hoard the 16 oz I bought to take home and just take comfort in knowing that I have it! Ha! Appetizers is where it slips a bit. We ordered the antipasto platter and then the burrata which was a special. It didn't stand out - not quite as creamy and fresh tasting as I hoped. While the elements of the charcuterie plate were individually good, what I missed was fresh and soft bread vs the crostini. Arguably a personal opinion! I ordered the chicken Parmesan for my entree and was very happy. Great flavor with pasta cooked very nicely and topped with a crisp, fresh tasting red sauce. My husband had the steak and I did try that - perfectly cooked and seasoned. The tortellini was very cheesy, topped with Gorgonzola cream - and given the richness I thought the plating was perfect with just a side portion of pasta. The panzanella salad was absolutely outstanding. Lastly, no trip for Italian is complete until hazelnut affogato shows up. Hard to mess this up. The two biscotti- like cookies were a great addition. I definitely will be back. Make a reservation; it's a small space. The service is incredibly welcoming and friendly though could improve a bit on their knowledge of exactly what they are serving up. Happy you are here, D'Vino! read more

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When everything in the area was overfilled we were lucky to find this eatery gem. It has a weekend brunch which includes plenty of options. The dining area is cozy and quite which made our birthday get together just wonderful. The staff is both friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The food is excellently prepared and arrives hot. Everyone in our party had the frittata which comes with a side of potatoes. It was a wonderful receipt that found favor with all as every plate was returned empty of its contents. We will return and hope to join with you and yours one day. read more

Service: amazing Ambiance: beautiful and cozy Food- the reason for the 3 stars. All the pastas were soggy- so disappointing for an Italian restaurant. The bread they serve is cold. The chicken Parmesan tastes burnt. read more

It is located in a nice neighborhood, and it is super pretty. Inside the decor was beautiful with the design and add ons and I have to say, this place is better than your regular Italian place you would find in a city downtown. The tiramisu was so amazing, it was fresh and absolutely awesome. I accidentally poked a hole in the Tiramisu because I thought it would be hard chocolate on the top . The plain Penne was absolutely deelish! The sword fish was nicely cooked and the cannoli looked nicely made and fresh with amazing fillings. The bolognese was so good, it made this place get 12/10 stars. They also had San Pelligrino available instead of Cola or soda or just regular water. Our waitress was super kind and she had a colleague who helped her bring the plates over because 4 of us were dining there . Overall this place is so amazing, I'm giving it 15/10. No way to break that score!!!! /Emma Cyrillus read more

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Despite this seeming like a nice place, I'm afraid a few things were not great. First off the masked woman whose joy killing presence is like a blackhole destroying our sun? Why? I'll ask again... WHY!!? Secondly, I think you could do a lot better than thirty Sinatra songs on a playlist. The food is okay but I'm not really willing to wait an ETERNITY for okay. I suggest you hire someone with a culinary degree to work in your kitchen, hire servers who SMILE, hire an experienced bartender and most importantly replace the masked killjoy. Cannoli were good. read more

Outstanding brunch today at D'Vino. Walking in the front door was like being transported into a restaurant in Italy. Very authentic cooking in a comfortable, quiet dining room. The Carbonara -- a hard dish even for seasoned chefs -- was executed perfectly. Also, a nice Italian twist on Eggs Benedict, with prosciutto in place of ham. So glad that we happened upon this elegant place. read more

My family and I came for dinner this past Sunday night & we're not too impressed frankly disappointed . We are from Chicago and we're visiting my daughter, a UW student. We all have had some fantastic Italian food throughout the years. First of all, we were immediately surprised by the fact that our waiter failed to bring us any bread, butter or olive oil. When we asked for it,after ordering our appetizer's , we were informed that an order of bread for our table was an extra cost. That surprised us all. We went ahead and ordered it and When it did arrive it was cold bread. The owner came over and introduced himself and informed us of the specials for the night. I immediately heard lobster ravioli and decided to order it. My meal was personally bland without much flavor. My daughter ordered the shrimp scampi and that actually tasted good, but stated that it was a bit oily. My wife's chicken parmigiana was dry and the sauce did not have much flavor. My youngest daughter ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and she appeared to be the happiest at the table. We were there at the end of the night before closing and that may have had something to do with both the blandness and service, but unfortunately we all collectively decided that we would not be back to D'Vino anytime soon. read more

When given a choice of sparkling or flat water, we should asked how many bottles we needed-1 would have been plenty. The food overall was excellent. The lasagne special was 28.99; please tell us the price when describing the specials (appreciated the owner telling us about them). The bread basket had 4 slices for 7 people-was it just supposed to accompany one of the entrees? The mussels came in a lovely broth, but there wasn't a spoon to be found to enjoy it. Calamari was delicious but expensive for a small portion. Waiter disappeared after food delivery. Two additional drinks were ordered that didn't come, so we canceled them. We weren't asked if we wanted anything else, like dessert or a to-go box; just got the bill and were told we could only split 3 ways. The split was done incorrectly. We understand the auto gratuity for a group, but then we expect the waiter to be more attentive. Perhaps drinking at the football game before work shouldn't be shared with the table. read more

We went for a friends birthday!! Some of the silver ware/napkins were dirty. So that kind of threw us off :( our server was amazing and we ordered some dishes to share between 4 friends. It was like the perfect amount and the food was delicious. They did a small candle thing for our friend for his birthday and it was so cute :) it was a good first try for us here!! read more

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We came here for a quick drink and appetizer as we walked around the city. Small cute place that accommodated us at the bar right away! Service was exceptional and recommendation on the smoked burrata was on point. Delicious! Would recommend this place. Make reservations as it's not very big and gets busy. read more

D'Vino - Smoked Burrata - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place was actually terrible - I have no idea why I went but I thought it would be owned by a little old Italian man. The menu looked horrible I should've left after seeing it - balsamic martini! Terrible! I ordered a Negroni because that was the only drink that looked fine and i don't even like Negronis. We ordered spaghetti and meatballs and a citrus fennel salad. Both awful options but the best on the menu. I have no idea why we went but FYI if you're looking for a good restaurant this is a fake one so don't be fooled!!!!!!!!! I think they rent the space from the bar next door because random workers from the bar next door kept wandering in and sitting at the bar to chat for a few minutes. Also our server Luis was not good he was so rude the whole experience was so horrible I would refuse to go back and I will warn others as well. The good news is I don't think other people are going because I had never heard of it prior to going I was just hopeful it would be a hidden gem but NO there's a reason others are not going. Also the general atmosphere was bad too- there was no music the entire time and the lighting was so weird, like a spot light on my girlfriend's face. Basically everything was a red flag and sure enough when we got our food, we realized the red flags were indeed correct. Just sorry we were fools to go. But fool me once Shame on you! read more

I've been trying to get back to Madison to try out this gem. Already had high expectations, because I know the owner puts his heart and soul into everything that he does. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Dino and his staff went way out of their way to give us the best experience. By far the best fish fry I've had in my life (get the combo with the shrimp) the cocktail sauce was everything. I'm also a sucker for calamari and I honestly can't say I've had a better dish of calamari anywhere else. The food was brought out in perfect timing allowing me and a very close friend to have great conversation while enjoying the vibes of the quaint restaurant. If I could leave 6 stars I would. Thank you for such an awesome experience! Keep up the amazing work! read more

D'Vino - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Totally great experience. Very owner on hands and they get it right. Service to ambiance, menu selection is A+.

I have never been treated with such rude behavior before as I was on Saturday night March 4th. The owner of the restuarant accused me and my four guests of not ordering our appetizers. The waitor was accomidating as much as he could after the owner humilated us in front of the entire resturaunt. Yelling at us with so much hate. He was not even present when we ordered the appetizers. WE WILL NEVER GO TO dinner here again or refer it to anyone. I suspect if the owner continues to treat out of town guest like that he will most liking be out of business in 6 months. read more

Wow oh wow was this a fabulous restaurant. Service and food second to none. Love the decor and a stones throw from the capital building. They ran out of the swordfish but those of us who wanted it were more than happy with our second choice. I highly recommend you try it if in Madison. I understand they will be closing soon to expand their kitchen. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Had an amazing meal here last night. We didn't have reservations but they were able to seat us at the bar which was great since it gave us a chance to chat with the staff and owner. Wonderful story behind all of the great old photos that make up the decor. At the end of the day you judge a restaurant by the food and they get a solid 5 stars. We ordered the mussels, swordfish and pesto tortellini. All were stellar and would not hesitate to order them again. Wonderful restaurant. read more