Hidden Gem My wife and I stopped in with another couple on a Wednesday night before a Badgers basketball game. As soon as we walked in, we knew we were in for a memorable dining experience - the ambiance and the menu immediately stood out. They provided an accurate estimate for the wait, which we appreciated. We had the Gorgonzola Romaine Wedge salad and The Alberici Pie, and both were delicious. We truly enjoyed the entire experience. They don't take reservations, so plan ahead. The wait is made easier by a great bar serving delicious drinks. read more

if you need to ask a question or if you left something there... forget about getting in touch with this business. totally no contact...! read more

The bar only offers pizza and crostini on weekdays...no lasagna or other Italian dishes. It's located in the basement and was too noisy to enjoy conversation with two friends on a Thursday evening. read more

Skip the spaghetti and get the yummy pizza! We've been here multiple times, and always arrive early to get a table without a wait. The venue is old school Wisconsin with wood paneling and strings of colored lights in the ceiling. If you're tall, be careful, you might hit your head on the low ceilings. The "house wine" choices are Red or White, and the cocktails are good. We build our own pizza, and everything we've tried is wonderful, the thin crusty crust is beyond perfect. read more

We had a lovely experience at Greenbush! The restaurant is super cute - dark with twinkle lights really sets a fun vibe. We started with a couple crostini and garlic bread. The garlic bread was so so good with so much garlic! We did a build your own pizza and the crust was perfectly thin and crunchy. Our server, Phoebe, was excellent. She was very attentive and friendly. Overall, wonderful spot for a weeknight or weekend date night. Highly recommend and we will be back!!! read more

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Come early or late. It gets busy. Excellent service and food. We came a bit after 6 and was very busy, was able to get table for 4. read more

Greenbush Bar - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Thin crust pizza with the corn meal underneath... you can't beat this! Small, quaint bar where if you're here for a Badger game- get here early... the tables fill up with fans...but the bar has awesome cocktails, great apps and home made desserts. Friendly staff- all around 5 stars! read more

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This is one of my favorite hidden gems. They have limited hours and no reservations so plan your visit carefully. The pizza never misses. The place is cute and cozy with lights on the ceiling. They don't have an extensive menu but the food is reliable. Lasagna, pizza, a few basic starters. Italian wine and full bar. read more

After the packed chaos at Leopold's, Greenbush Bar was exactly what we needed--room to spread out, hear each other, and enjoy some solid pizza. I had this on my to do list for a bit but my companion for the evening suggested it and it was easy to say yes. Laid-back vibe, working-class energy, and another Regent Street mainstay. I appreciate the owner is keeping it real for the block (this space, Leopold's, and Fabiola's to my knowledge). We sat at a table and ordered a pizza. They accommodated halfsies on the toppings to meet our different dietary needs. This is a hidden gem for anyone who likes a chill spot with character. read more

Another amazing meal at Greenbush. My boys noticed how attentive the staff was on a very busy football night. Staff is above and beyond. Big arguments about which pizza was best. New Haven is sick but the roasted red pepper and onion w Franoni's sausage was ridiculous. read more

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GREAT atmosphere, service, and food & drinks! The bourbon selection is phenomenal! Highly recommend the specialty pizza!

Been going here at least once a month for years. Amazing pizza, great whiskey selection, and awesome staff. IMO, there are a lot of great places in town but none have ever had amazing pizza, until I found this place. If you like thin crust with no flop this is it. read more

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I took out a pizza for dinner on Friday evening. The place was full. Pizza took 30 minutes. I went for a New Haven clam pizza. It was a good pizza. Clams could be a littlie bit more fresh. read more

Greenbush Bar - New Haven clam pizza - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

First off, so happy this place reopened!! One of the best pizza places in Madison! Thin crust tavern style and is delicious. We had sausage, mushrooms, and extra sauce. I'm still thinking about it this morning and am craving it again already. Service is impeccable. Love the atmosphere as well. Can't wait to go back! Also, I should have asked what Prosecco that carry, because it's one of the best ones I've ever had. Cheers! read more

We were looking for a place after a night game that had places to sit, food and wasn't filled with college kids . We wish we were still in college but sadly we aren't and can't hang like that anymore. We searched pizza places on our walk away from the stadium and this came up and WoW - we hit the jackpot! Walked down the stairs and door opened to the exact atmosphere I was looking for . Great people , chill atmosphere and serving food and drink late ! We gave our name for a table but sat at the bar while we waited. It was only about a 20 minute wait and it was about 11:00 pm. The pizza was excellent and just what we needed . We also splurged and got some cheesecake too- yum yum! I was in heaven with pizza , spotted cow and cheesecake! Need to get back here ASAP! read more

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Excellent pizza and a great vibe! I love all the holiday lights. It's a really cozy place. I highly recommend coming around the holidays. We arrived at 5pm on a Saturday night and were told it would be about a 45 minute wait so we went up to the bar to have a drink while we waited. We were quickly served at the bar and our table was ready in about 20 minutes. We had an attentive and helpful waitress. Someone in our party is not a huge fan of marinara sauce so the waitress had a great recommendation for a white sauce pizza. We did all build your own style pizza which I really like. The pizza is thin, crispy and cut into squares, my fav style. So good! We kicked off our meal with the garlic bread. I could go without next time, there were only a few slices of bread, I didn't think it was worth the cost. Note there is no parking lot, but we found street parking down one of the side streets. When you enter the building you have to walk down some stairs (no elevator). read more

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Best espresso martini I've ever had! Loved the flakey salt on top. For food we ordered the garlic bread, the Alberici, and the Stromboli (pizza style). The Alberici was my favorite. Service was attentive and the food came out quickly! Loved the mood of the place and the music. :) read more

Greenbush Bar - Garlic Bread, Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Omg where do I even start??! This pizza is by far one of the top tier pizzas I've ever had (this is in comparison to NYC pizza like Lucali's and L'industrie). We built our own pizza and put Italian sausage, caramelized shallots, and red onions, CHEFS KISS!! The fresh basil on top is amazing too. I actually really liked how the pizza was cut into smaller squares instead of triangles too. It's plenty for 2 people imo. The flavor of the sauce and cheese is everything, YOU MUST TRY IT!! The location of this place is also so hidden so it look us a while to find it, but it's definitely a IYKYK type of place. Service was great besides there not really being a check in area so we had to ask them if we just seat ourselves, but our waitress was super friendly. The decor is super cute, the place is super cozy, and it's a nice date night spot or place to catch up with a friend. Give this place a try when u can!! Also note the days they're open and the days they're not, it's not very intuitive. read more

Greenbush Bar - 16" Thin Crust Pizza - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

3.8!? I'm shocked This place was outstanding. We had the Stromboli pizza and multiple drinks. Pizza fire, as the kids would say... drinks, smacked, as the kids would say. All in all, top tier food in Madison. I'll be back, hungry for more.... Thank you Greenbush! read more

Fun, moody atmosphere, perfect for a date night or casual drinks with friends. If you enjoy thin crust pizza this is a must to check out. I loved the crunch. We tried the New Haven style with clams which was very garlicy if you're into that. Was really excited to try their espresso martinis with flakey salt but they didn't stand out too much to me. Still good though! We went on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy. We were seated right away and service was quick! read more

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Amazing pizza!!!! Seriously, best pizza in Madison. And I love that they serve food until midnight! Friendly service always, and it has a cozy interior decorated with rainbow Christmas lights. I think the only thing that could be improved is their online ordering system, which can be confusing due to them having no business phone number available anywhere online. I think there should be a number for customers to be able to call and order pick-up in advance, in case they are paying with cash! This place is definitely worth checking out for a drink and some late-night pizza. read more

Hands down the coolest vibe of any place I've been to in Madison. Sat at the bar and our service was incredible. They were super helpful and very friendly. Pizza and garlic bread came out very fast. It was phenomenal thin crust pizza. I am disappointed it took me so long to try this place. It's a must visit! read more

Wonderful place! Lower level, low ceiling, darkish with Xmas lights on ceilings. Nice bar, amazing tavern style pizza, great service, good old school ambience and vibes. Smallish place, can get full. Highly recommend though!! read more

Incredible atmosphere. Loved the ambience......and the food.....best roasted garlic olive oil and the pizza. The BEST. read more

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Some of the best pizza in Madtown. Great cocktails and you can't beat the atmosphere. This is perfect for date night or with a group of friends. read more

A curious place to find but we enjoyed the atmosphere. The pizza was delicious and the drinks were enjoyable. read more

Greenbush Bar - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This was on our list of places we wanted to try since we heard about it after moving back to town. Finally on a Thursday night we descended the steps into the Italian Workmen's Club and into the Greenbush Bar. We plunged into the darkness of the low ceiling basement with only Christmas lights on the ceiling and behind the bar. A great atmosphere. Too bad the food wasn't as good as the vibe. The menu is very small with a couple salads, garlic bread, a couple pasta dishes and pizza. The wine list is small and they have some expensive speciality drinks. We started with drinks and launched into the mains - three orders of spaghetti and meatballs and one who got the Sicilian salad and an order of spaghetti. The food came out pretty fast. We all agreed the spaghetti needed more sauce so we asked for some. In a short bit we were brought two small bowls of extra sauce. Unfortunately it was cold - not even room temp. Really - you had no sauce on a big pot simmering on the stove? The service was attentive. Love the environment but next time perhaps we will come for just some drinks at the bar and maybe a pizza! read more

Cozy, cool atmosphere, good pizza, good service. Small so fills up fast. Would definitely go back if I come back to town.

Not enough toppings! Sausage and mushroom had squares with nothing on them but cheese. Too bad. Nice crust and cheese.. Great ambience though. Feels like a church basement. read more

Greenbush Bar - Sausage and mushroom pizza.. - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Its been too long since we've been here, kinda forgot about it. Stopped in last Friday with another couple and both of our pizzas were outstanding. Drinks and service were also very good. If you like a thin pizza probably the best in Madison! read more

I would live in this basement if I could. Pizza - 12/10. Cocktails - 8/10. Service - 15/10. Ambiance - PRICELESS! If you go there expecting a massive place, don't get your hopes up, but that's what makes it so special. The history of this building makes me love Greenbush Bar even more, and honestly what originally drew me here. Wait times can be long, but if you're patient, it's totally worth it. read more

Do you like sexy pizza? This place has smooth jazz, Christmas light ambiance and some of Madison's best Pizza. The pizza toppings are fresh and delicious. The pizza does well with great ingredients and a robust tomato sauce having you saying, "Mama Mia." To make the place even better, they have an excellent bourbon selection (coming from a guy with nearly an 80 bottle collection himself). Thank you for great service, food and jive feel. read more

Greenbush Bar - Bourbon - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Great and fast service. Even better pizza. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

The food service and ambiance were perfect the pizza was so good that I could barely describe it. It was so crunchy, tasty, and amazing. Also Lindsey the waitress was super sweet. read more

A classic place for Madison. Great food. Great ambiance. The best service! Whoa!!!!!!!!

Tried greenbush bar for the first time on a Friday evening. I had heard so much about their pizza and finally had the chance to try it. Ended up ordering a pie to go (half pepperoni, half sausage). I waited for around 40 minutes at the restaurant for the pie (which was longer than expected, so just keep that in mind if you're looking for a quick pie to go). The actual pizza itself was delicious. The pie's crust was very thin and had almost a crisp cracker like chew and snap to it. I have eaten a lot of pizza in my day and have never had this type of crust before (was great!). The crust is dusted with a generous layer of corn meal underneath it and the overall pizza was good. My one recommendation is to increase the amount of sausage toppings because the sausage itself didn't have a very strong flavor (couldn't really taste the sausage on the half pie we ordered). The pepperoni was delicious and cheese was good. Overall, would recommend this spot to anyone craving some delicious pizza! read more

Greenbush Bar - a pepperoni pizza in a box - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Was a speakeasy back in the day. Atmosphere is unique being in a basement. Had a slice of the clam pizza from some others at the bar, very good. Worth trying. read more

Love the vibe of this place. We had a couple pizzas and it didn't disappoint. If you're in Madison, stop in. You won't regret it.

New owners - (mostly) still a great experience. Greenbush has long been Madison's best pizza, and a hidden gem. I'm thankful to report that remains true. The new owners have made some changes (despite promising to not mess with a good thing). Positives: 1. Still the best pizza in town. 2. Cut in squares making it feel like a Chicago tavern style pie- upgrade. 3. The menu is larger now with more choices. We had one of those with the chicken liver mouse crostini (great). 4. Longer hours and open on game days. Negatives: 1. Less sauce than I recall. Not horrible, but missing something. 2. It appears they changed the pepperoni. Seems like boars head. Thicker and less spicy than before. 3. Less cornmeal on the crust. 4. Added basil. Not horrible, but was necessary. Same: 1. They kept the vibe. Christmas lights remain!!! 2. Bourbon list is still near the best in madtown. Prices remain fair with great selection of rare bottles. 3. Service was still great 4. Still a great commitment to quality. Maybe these small changes won't be noticed by most patrons. I did and it went from a 10 to a 9.5 overall. I am hopeful that these changes represent owners who are appreciative of what came before, but not so rigid that they don't think they can improve upon history. read more

Cute little place. It's kind of hidden and tucked away. If you don't know what it is, you can surely miss it. Tucked below the Labor Hall, this cute little Italian restaurant exist. While it may not be ADA compliant, it is absolutely adorable upon entering you notice that it is a downhill slope into the restaurant. Which just gives it that much more character, especially when you see all these Christmas lights hanging from the ceiling, this warm ambience feeling. It is difficult to get reservations so call ahead to make sure you have them. We went about 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday night. We were actually able to get a table for three. We didn't have to wait long for our service to come over. Take our drink order along with our food order. We ordered an appetizer of the cheesy garlic bread. Three slices on a plate with generous amounts of cheese just the right amount of garlic and butter along with a delicious marinara sauce presented to us. It was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crunch on the outside and chewy on the inside with a good cheese pull. We also ordered two pies and a spaghetti. The pizza is a very thin crunchy crust. I am from Illinois and we have a restaurant here that makes a crust very similar to it. I thoroughly enjoyed it as it is one of my favorite pizza places. The cheese doesn't look like there's a ton but believe me there's more than meets the eye. Highly recommend pizza. As for the past, it was very delicious. It was cooked al dente with the sauce being a very true homemade traditional Sicilian pasta sauce. For a busy Saturday night, I feel that we were taking care of any quick manner. Everything was delicious and I will happily be back. read more

Greenbush Bar - The dining area - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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