I want to start by saying that our waiter was an absolute darling. He was the best part. The bathroom (upstairs) was clean. Here's my beef: 1. Happy hour ended at 5:00pm. WTF is that?! Ahem, anyone who is out of work by 5pm is already happy enough--it's those of us poor slobs who can't get there until AFTER 5pm who really need a happy hour. Two demerits, Lucille. 2. My bill came out to $30 (after gratuity). I ordered one (count 'em, ONE) drink (the Diablo) and the most inexpensive pizza on the menu (the Queen). I was very curious about the crust. For what I got, adjusted against all of the other amazing pizza and drinks in town, I'd say it wasn't worth $30. 3. Regarding the crust: correct me if I'm wrong here--isn't "New Glarus Spotted Cow fermented crust," just another way of saying, "we use the spent grains from a brewery's brewing process for our crust?" I mean, I'm all for recycled anything, but paying a premium for this? Nope. So here's the deal: if you're a hipster man, trying to impress a hipster lady, or you've got money to burn and no time/experience to go off the beaten path for pizza, by all means, enjoy. If you really like food and don't care about being seen in your fancy new fedora in an old bank vault while you drink $14 non-happy-hour-priced drinks, I'd say go somewhere else. Natt Spil's better anyway. read more

Finally had the chance to revisit Lucille again. We visited on a Tuesday at 8pm. We went just to grab a few cocktails and it turned out the restaurant was still very lively. The bar was still entirely full so we asked the hostess if there was any room downstairs in the bank vault bar. She explained that area is only open during the weekends and offered to seat us immediately at a table upstairs which was just fine by us. Once we were seated we were promptly given menus and started looking at the drink list. Then the waitress arrived to take our order and we ordered our cocktails. She asked if we were ready to order dinner and we explained that we were only there for drinks. She immediately asked if the hostess explained that the table we were at was for dinner only. We said no and then there was a very long awkward silence. It was almost like she expected us to order some food or leave. Then after several moments she said it was ok and left. This moment and her attitude put a huge damper on the night. After the first drink we got the bill and left. Neither of us felt very welcome after that encounter and we also felt like we were being a burden on the waitress. On the positive side the drinks look like they have definitely improved although the menu appears to be the same. I ordered a sazerac which is comparatively a pretty hard drink to master. The sazerac was made very well and I would absolutely order it again. Really hoping this place improves with a bit more experience and time. Great location, great food, and great atmosphere. read more

Great and tasty deep dish pizzas! I recommend checking out the downstairs bar too if it's open.

I work close by. Went in there when it first open and was not impressed. To clarify, I WAS impressed by the space - it's gorgeous. But my first lunch there was odd because they only had two daily types of pizza for lunch and that's all that you could get. I asked,"Can I just get a slice of pepperoni?" Nope. Only whatever they were serving that day. So much for giving the customer what they want. It was more like take it or leave it. I told my friend at work that they would have to change because the rent was surely too expensive to allow the place to be empty at lunchtime. Today I stopped in again because they finally broke down and started serving more options for lunch...tacos, sandwiches, wraps, salads, etc. Aside from a couple of large parties, the place was almost empty. We sat at the bar. I saw some food coming out and it looked really good. I ordered the banh mi and my friend ordered a wrap. Even though neither of our lunches had to be cooked, only assembled, it took forever. It was hard to understand because the kitchen is exposed and we could see that they had five or six people making food. Realizing how long it was taking, the bartender kept coming back to us saying our order would be right up. After we ordered, we sat there over 30 minutes waiting for our food. Finally, we just got up and left. Never did get our food. After having two bad experiences there, I won't be going back. read more

The pizza is among the best in town. The tap list is great, and constantly rotating - makes it worth repeat visits. Location and views are top notch. If you're into the Instagram thing, downstairs in the vault is the place to be. Remember to check in when you go there, it's got the best Yelp deal I've seen! read more

Jordan was such a great server! She was so attentive and catered to our every need with such quick service. Her miracle menu knowledge was out of this world and had such great recommendations. Such a great experience! read more

This has become one of my favorite local spots for drinks and great food. The atmosphere is welcoming, and not to mention it's decorated beautifully. I started out with the cocktail called the Painkiller. It was so refreshing and it made me feel like I was somewhere tropical. We then started with nachos as an appetizer. The nachos were great, but as a nacho enthusiast I would say they weren't my favorite. Need more cheese sauce. I was eyeballing my neighbors guacamole app and I think I would try that instead next time. My fiancé and I then split The Weekender steel pan pizza and wow were pleasantly surprised! If you love thick pizza loaded with toppings you need to try this. The menu states it can feed 2-3 and they were not lying. It could easily feed 3. My only downfall to the visit was that we sat on the second floor and our service was a little slow. I feel like our server for sure has a ton of steps to go up and down to reach us. If we were to go again we would request to sit outside or on the first floor. Another tip is if you go Thursday-Saturday be sure to make a reservation!!! read more

This was the first place we had dinner on our trip. We had the 3 pound nachos and were disappointed. They say 30 minutes for the deep pan pizza but it was more like 20 it came out quick. The umami and Mediterranean pizzas are very good. We also had the cheese curds. For 5 people, 2 appetizers and 4 pizzas, we still went home with left overs. The drinks are really good as well. read more

Loud, overpriced, and what is with the bartenders here? Macho and rude. Thanks for deigning to serve me. Wow... Why only rude male bartenders? Seems dumb from a business standpoint... read more

They recently updated their pizza menu and it's a nice improvement. We tried the n'duja want a date and it was delicious. I think they've increased the size of the pie and the crust had a nice chewy/crunch to it. Toppings were delightful as well with the sweetness of the dates and the saltiness of the meat. read more

Lucille - N'duja want a date, half demolished - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Been here before for drinks, but tonight I finally ventured there for food. The restaurant is truly beautiful and has an amazing vibe. The large windows that open to the street make it an excellent location. The date night deal is really a bang for your buck. My friend and I had a delicious summer squash pizza, as well as a Hawaiian salad, wine, and a brownie for $40. The food was great and the service was quick and friendly. It was above average but not the best I've had so that's why it gets 4 stars. I definitely recommend checking it out and at least enjoying the comfortable atmosphere. read more

This was my third time ordering from this restaurant. I thought I'd try their pizza. Turned out to be a big mistake. I really don't understand how they could send out a burnt pizza to a customer. If the customer was dining in house, there is no way in hell the waiter would have served that pizza to a customer. The bottom was totally burnt and it was really difficult to eat.....if I hadn't spent so much money on the pizza, I would have tossed it! read more

Lucille is one of those places I usually take friends to, when they are visiting from out of town. I love the overall vibe, with the old meets new spirit on the interior. The playlist in the background is always playing solid jams. Major props to their playlist genius. Foodwise, I think they have some really great dishes that I have tried. The steel pan nachos are flavorful and chock full of high quality ingredients on top of the nachos and melty cheese. I have only had their Detroit style pizza. I am a fan of it. It isn't the best pizza you will eat but, it will fill your stomach after a piece or two. I've had the couch potato Detroit style and it was a surprise how good potatoes can taste on a pizza. It had nice shaved ham on top, whole grain mustard, and arugula. A quality meal on a cold Wisconsin evening. Lucille does have certain specials on different nights of the week (Tuesdays--2/$30 pizza and two drinks, Mondays- M-Drinks are half off, etc). It does get full pretty quickly and sometimes that can impact the speed of the service, especially if you have a large group of people. If you are looking for a chill place to hang out and grab a drink and some pizza, check out Lucille! read more

Here is another time when I wish for that extra half star...not quite a five but darn close. It was a Friday night, my 24 yr old son and I were doing dinner so we decided to try this place we both have walked by but never had gone in. The wait was 40 minutes (Friday night at 6:30...no surprise) so they took our name and downstairs to the lounge we went. I loved the downstairs lounge. A bit dark, music a bit loud (they played Pearl Jam three times while we were down there according to my son). The bartender was busy but very quick and attentive. The beer draft selection was a great variety and did not disappoint. I really liked the atmosphere and will go back just to sit there. The 40 minute wait turned into a 65 minute wait hence the drop of a half star ( plus the price is a little high). We each order a pizza with a whole bunch of stuff on it. These pizzas were definitely single serve but plenty for one person full of great beer. The taste of the pizza? It was Wicked Pissah( as my Boston tribe would say) which means awesome. Easily the best tasting pizza I have had in my six years in Wisconsin. It is a thicker pizza but has a very crisp crust with a slight garlic flavor. Plenty of sauce and toppings while an extra dollop of sauce on top well used on the edge crust pieces for dipping. Oh for for the long wait the server gave us each a free beer of our choice. I will be back. My son will be back. You should try. read more

This was the best!! Great location- amazing environment. Food and drink was the best! And to top it off they were so accommodating of our young child! A must go!!! read more

Having visited Lucille twice in as many days, it's easy to say that Lucille will always have a little "pizza" my heart when I venture back to Illinois. From great appetizers, and mouth-watering pizza, to the great wait staff-including Dan, Lucille is definitely a must do for any pizza lover visiting the area. read more

Lucille - The Queen wood fired pizza- mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil and olive oil - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I placed my third order with Lucille tonight through Grub Hub. First order was a pizza and 4 empanadas. While the food was really good, we only received 2 empanadas and Grub Hub refunded the missing items. OK everyone makes mistakes sometimes. So the second order was for 4 empanadas only. They came and were great. Tonight; however, we ordered a pizza and 4 empanadas again. Once again, we only received 2 empanadas and Grub Hub refunded us. Somebody there does not know how to double check the receipts. The empanadas we did receive were very over cooked and dark. Not what we had received in the past. The pizza this time had raw dough in the center. Really turned my stomach. We spent $70.00 tonight for food we couldn't eat. Will not be going back to Lucille anytime soon. read more

Went for dinner a week ago with my family and was incredibly disappointed. The waiter was confused as to whether any of the taps were working, so my wife and I chose from the paltry canned beer selection. Sadly, the food didn't improve the experience. My wife had the nachos which were so overloaded with pickled onions and jalapeños that she could barely eat half. I had the chicken tinga tacos which were mediocre at best. I had heard good things about the Detroit style pizza, but it turned out to be doughy, bland and unmemorable. They provided small appetizer plates which were a challenge to cut a slice on for my kids. It's a shame that the experience was so poor because the building decor and location are very cool. read more

For Madison, this is one of my favorite bars to visit. The fact that it was a bank and they kept most of the interior really shows through and is really fun to be immersed in. I haven't eaten here yet, but I plan to. So for now, this review is in regards to the bar vault at the bottom. and speaking of which, is where everyone should start. There are three levels here. The main level you enter on, the upstairs area, and the bank vault at the bottom, where they turned the vault itself into a beautiful and comfy lounge. The bar downstairs is always busy and the staff is always very nice. I usually order an old fashioned and I'm never disappointed. Their beer selection is mostly local and which the prices of drinks are a little pricey, you get a great drink with awesome ambiance. It is definitely a bar I plan on frequenting whenever I go out. read more

I may be a little bias since I adore Christmas, but GO DURING THE HOLIDAYS! They decorate the entire place for Christmas - trees, lights, Santas, and presents galore! Plus they have a festive drink menu (though we were told we couldn't order the drinks at the downstairs bar, only upstairs). My drink had gingerbread cookie crumbles in it. So good. The other awesome thing about Lucille is that if you go to the bar in the basement you can sit in an old bank vault! read more

This place rocks! Best place in Madison for Beer, Cocktails, Ambience and Food! This is my second time and my wife's third time visiting our daughter and her family in Madison. While there are many good restaurants here, especially around the capital, this is our favorite. We absolutely love Lucille and make sure we visit here at least once every time. We love its excellent location, its cool interior which almost appears to have been designed for a cool vibe. Mostly though, we love Lucille for its unique delicious food. The wood-fired and cheese-crusted pizzas are unique and awesome, the salads are excellent, the guacamole is excellent, over-all the food is unique and great. That said, it's worth coming here just for the beers, cocktails and ambience. The service was excellent both times. Very busy on weekends so plan accordingly. If you get a chance to visit the cellar and safe-room (inside the vault), it is so cool to just relax and hang with friends, though it's not always open apparently. On our most recent visit to Madison we ate here again on 27 June and 6 July. We had: PIZZAS: UMAMI PIE (grilled chicken with rosemary, roasted WI mushrooms, market spinach, caramelized onions, black garlic creme fraiche, finished with shaved Capri Cheese Cave-Aged Valley Reserve and sliced scallion). THE SOUTHPAW (fried chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked mozzarella, jalapeños, garlic, red onion, and topped with a pickle-brine cabbage slaw with cilantro and a side of ranch). Cheddar-Crusted Black Steel PAN CHEESE PIZZA with their fresh made tomato sauce. All pizzas here are excellent! SALADS: BERRY SPRING SALAD (bitter greens, seasonal berries, white cheddar, peppered cashews, white balsamic-strawberry dressing). ASIAN SALAD ( VG & GF) $14 (Vitruvian Farm's organic greens, almond slivers, orange segments, Korean chili spiced wonton strips, Asian pear, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, yuzu-sesame dressing). I like basic salads, I don't care for artsy salads, but these were very good. GUACAMOLE PLATTER (avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime with chips). On the first occasion, this was the BEST GUACAMOLE I HAVE EVER EATEN in a restaurant in my life. I have eaten guacamole since the earliest I can remember as a kid in SoCal, less than 15 miles from the birthplace of Hass avocados where delicious, ripe avocados were a family staple. On the second time we ate here, they added peppers of some sort and since I don't like spicy, this was not as good. It was still better than most however, since most add peppers. CLASSIC BURGER (served with a side of lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle; Add cheese $1 (American, cheddar, swiss), Add bacon $2 -- Substitute house-made veggie patty) I ordered this myself, excellent classic burger. KEY-LIME CHEESECAKE (V) $7 graham cracker crust, cream cheese, lime curd -- finished with lime zest and lime curd (serves 2). 2 of us ordered this to go. Most excellent. Does not have the after-bite bitter hints that many other key-lime deserts have. STEEL PAN NACHOS (Smoked mozzarella, house-made queso, pork shoulder, pickled onions, sour cream, pickled jalapeño, pico de gallo and cilantro) My wife had the small version with the jalapeños on the side. This is super delicious. The large is huge and normally shared with several people. COCKTAILS - Both were very strong and very good. PINK CHIMNEYS (Effervescent and crisp. Tito's vodka, blackberry-rosemary, lemon and lime juice and sparkling water.) PAINKILLER (Plantation 3 Star rum, coconut, pineapple and orange juice). Obviously, we recommend going here at least once. read more

Absolutely blown away! We came in to celebrate our anniversary with some drinks and appetizers, very simple. And our server Trent was absolutely incredible. Answered all of our questions, was courteous and polite, was very knowledgeable about the menu, and held great conversation. But what put him over the edge was bringing us a complimentary dessert and sips of champagne since we were celebrating. It really made the night that much more special. Even besides that, the restaurant itself was just our style. We loved the atmosphere. Although we were lucky enough to get the table by the balcony doors upstairs, I believe that any seat in the restaurant would've been great. Lots to look at in the restaurant, great views of the capital and downtown, and good music selection. And even though we came in on a Friday night, it was not terribly loud or obnoxiously full of people. Overall we had a great time coming here and can't wait to come back again! read more

Lucille - Very cool atmosphere - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Great find! Need to check this place out and it's history. The tacos were very good, and the wood fried pizza was fantastic. Also we had two different kinds of salads and they two were very delicious. I asked the server for a recommendation on wine, and she suggested one that was very very good. If I'm ever in Madison again I will surely return to this place. read more

Went there for brunch and was very disappointed with the lack of brunch like items available. Empanadas were tasty but very greasy. Pizza was good, but again, not what I'm looking for brunch. The other thing that was just puzzling was that, I understand the city of Madison has a mask mandate and that's fine. Lucille goes a step further by requiring proof of vaccination along with a photo ID. Since all 4 of us had that, not a problem, but then they proceed to take us upstairs where there's only one table occupied with two people, and of all the other 20 tables or so around, they sit us right next to them. We moved ourselves to one table over and the two people at the other table actually laughed and said they were puzzling over the same deal. What's the point of this show of concern over vaccination cards, and then sit everyone as close together as you can while there was an entire other side with no one seated there? As "brunch" went on, they proceed to fill the empty table between us and the other two people, and sit another 3 individuals one table over from us. All this, while the entire other isle was completely vacant. It's also pricey so if I'm gonna spend that kind of money I will be going elsewhere in the future. read more

Over-priced and meh. The service has been shoddy the two times that I went - drinks are decent, but to be expected by the team behind Merchant. Unfortunately the food has always been mediocre to poor - sorry! The basement bar vault is fun, though! read more

Came here with a friend one night and shared a cheese pizza with some Moscow mules. It was Monday and every drink that starts with M is half off. My friend and I loved everything, especially the stiff Moscow mules! Service was just ok, I would have like him to be a little more attentive. Young college guy who didn't really wanna be there. The owners of merchant opened this place I believe, well done! read more

Lucille - Best cheese pizza I've ever had! - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I had appetizers and pizza here and I thought it was really good! Generally feels like a trendy, hipster restaurant in Madison but the food is good and the bar is huge which is nice! Also two stories so I haven't had to wait too long when I've been there. I would go back here, probably more for food than just to hang out but it's still got good vibes. read more

Legit the coolest place. Such a great vibe. The waiters and waitresses are always so chill and cool AND THE PIZZAS ARE THE BEST THING. Pro tip: get the cheese curds. read more

Loved the selection of beers that Lucille's had to offered. I really enjoyed the Karben4 Lady Luck. We also had the sausage fest pizza, which was extremely filling and delicious. We even had leftovers. I would definitely come back again. read more

Lucille - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Very excited for the soft opening of Lucille, a new restaurant from the same crew that brought us Merchant. They did a great job renovating this space for an industrial chic look. The main floor is dominated by a bar and communal tables. The walls and ceiling are brick / cement so it does start to get loud as the place fills up. The second floor has high exposed ceilings with large booths and tables surrounding a balcony that opens up to downstairs. The final touch is an additional bar area in the basement where they offer lounge seating in a neat space which used to be a bank safe, complete with the former vault door intact. The staff was spot on, who would know it was day #1. Our only beef was the beers were coming out with a bit too much foam so then you weren't really ending up with a full beer. Every drop counts, agh! They were offering a limited menu of appetizers and pizzas during the soft opening, the full menu will be available likely next week. Hours are also limited to dinner this weekend but their regular expanded (including lunch) hours will likely start next week. All the food we tried was good. The garden goddess salad was tossed with dressing & available in a small ($6) or large ($11) size. The small size was perfect for one person. Cheese curds were tasty and served with marinara sauce. The pizzas we tried were tasty (baby spinach, olive, onion pizza has a spicy kick!), crispy thin and nicely topped. A great first experience, I'm excited to return to try the steel pan (deep dish) pizzas once they are offering the full menu. read more

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Traveling in Madison for work, the group decided to try out Lucille. At the time, they offered a great Yelp check-in office (free drink)! Building looks like it was an old bank (maybe?), and they have 2 levels of dining. It was loud and crowded upon our arrival. We didn't have to wait very long and they text you when the table is ready. Upstairs was a cozier environment and not quite as loud as downstairs (although it's open to the downstairs bar area). The place specializes in pizzas, so we all ordered various types of pizzas. It was really good and I enjoyed it. read more

Madison should just be labeled Pizza Town at this point. There are so many options. Lucille is shooting for that higher-end feel (think Graze) and trendy. The place is definitely gorgeous inside and provides a wonderful ambiance. The upstairs overlooking the bar and the windows provide a wonderful eye candy while you wait and talk. Service was decent; nothing special and nothing horrible. Beer list is well done and provides a good mix of local WI beers and other up and coming breweries from the mid-west. I was pretty excited to see a few Michigan choices. My Wife had a painkiller mixed drink and a shooter daiquiri. Pizza was, as best I can describe it, wood-oven napoli style. Flavourful and lots of interesting choices. My wife and I split 2 of them so we could sample. We ended with a pizza cookie which was difficult to eat due to being a cake pan??? I'd recommend against this if eating alone as you will burn yourself. It wasn't anything special. Think those big cookies you get in malls with some ice cream. My rub is: - 2 Beers - 1.25 Mixed drink - 2 smallish, and nothing spectacular, pizzas - A cookie and ice cream scoop TOTAL: 71 USD without tip 71 dollars blows my mind. I always tip 20% unless there is a huge fiasco so out the door for 2 we ended up around 85 bucks. For 85 dollar pizza I expect to forget I am in Wisconsin and harken back to my days growing up in Sicily or for a dancing clown to perform magic tricks while I eat. I just can't for the life of me bring myself to skip one of the more economical choices for this one. I wouldn't turn it down if going out with friends, but I am not sure the wife and I will add it to our standard rotation of places. read more

Ate here last Friday, and wow, what a restaurant! The decor was thoughtful, including a giant iron chandelier hanging in an open well of space. The views from the second floor were phenomenal. I was put off by the high price point at first ($30 per modest sized pizza!?) but once I tasted that red sauce on the Sausage Fest... well, some things are just worth it. We had the guacamole and the Umami alongside our meat party. The Umami was glorious, fully living up to its name without a bit of meat. Though it did seem a bit subtle next to the riotous sausage bacon pepperoni explosion. The guacamole was quite good and came with carrots as well as tortilla chips, though in my opinion the celery didn't quite work. The customer service also really stood out as well. Our host, I think their name was Lane (Layne?) greeted us with such openness and warmth it felt like a homecoming after years lost at sea. I get nervous in new places and in crowds, but somehow, after being seated by Laine, it was as if I was surrounded by loyal grandparents, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers, neices, nephews, sons, and daughters. A hungry family, reunited, burying the pizza hatchet. read more

Third time is a charm. I have gone to Lucille now on three occasions. Number 1 was the opening night. I called and they told me no wait! I rushed up to the capital and then they told me an hour and a half wait. We got a drink and bounced. The drink was yummy but the service was slooow. The basement has a cool old bank vault but is deafeningly loud. Second time. Popped in on a Friday night. 30 min wait for a table unless I wanted communal seating. Since I don't play well with others, we went across the street to tipsy. The third time we went for lunch and got right in. They have a few lunch specials where you can choose between cheese or fancy pizzas. We ordered the chips with vinegar. They were light and crispy but needed a dipping sauce. Good thing we ordered buffalo wings with blue cheese for dipping. The wings were crispy and flavorful. Finally we ordered a pizza with basil and mozzarella. I was pretty disappointed in the pizza. Parts of the crust were burnt. There was minimal basil. It was just okay. Our 11 inch pizza was $13. Pretty steep for what was on it, in my opinion. The best thing I ate was the pizza cookie for dessert. My advice: go for drinks and the pizza cookie and get dinner somewhere better. read more

No, no, no. I was so excited to try Lucille, but left so disappointed. The space itself is really cool. It's very large and really does a great job blending the old with the new. The ""speak-easy" in the basement is a great feature. Beer list is good, though they were out of the Belgian Quad I wanted to try. Cocktails are pricey but I've heard also tasty. Service was also good and prompt. My issue is the food. The pizza just was not great. I tried the steel pan Tiki Pizza and was so disappointed. There was not enough mozzarella on the pizza itself - it was very dry. Also, the jalapeno didn't seem pickled at all. It was overwhelmingly spicy (probably didn't help that the seeds were left on). All I could taste was spice, no flavor at all. The crust shows promise, though the cheese on the outside didn't provide the flair I expected. My dining companions ordered the wood fired and theirs looked a bit better, though quite soggy. My boyfriend ordered chicken on his and what came was very clearly frozen chicken breast that had been cut into little chunks. It looked like the chicken you find in a frozen bag at the grocery store. He didn't eat it. I was so sad about our experience I donated my leftovers (basically the whole pizza) to the first homeless person we saw when walking to our car. Nice gesture, yes, but it usually isn't so easy for me to give my food away. I won't be looking to return anytime soon. read more

I know this is a pizza place, mainly, but NACHOS. Nachos. Nachos! They are the best nachos I've ever had--loaded with pork shoulder, mozzarella, queso, pickled onions, sour cream, pickled jalapeño, pico de gallo and cilantro. It is so good that I filled my stomach to the brim before the pizzas even arrived (#noregrets). The other app we got--the meatballs--were also delicious with a fresh and flavorful marinara sauce so good that I had to (had. to.) eat the leftovers with a spoon. Normally, neither nachos nor meatballs would be on my radar, but Lucille has forever changed my ways. The pizza I definitely liked but didn't loveeee overall (and we ordered a lot of pies to share). I'll admit that part of it could've been the comparison to the nachos (THE nachos) but nothing really stood out to me EXCEPT the black garlic pizza. The black garlic pizza is sooooooo good that I wished we had ordered 4 of those. The meat pizza was pretty good too just because it featured the same sauce that dressed the meatballs. The Tikka pizza was pretty good with a little jalapeño kick, but nothing spectacular. The chard pesto/pinenut/feta pizza and squash/ricotta pizzas were utterly flavorless and disappointing. We couldn't even finish one piece of the squash and I regretted eating a whole piece of the pesto. The drink options are really interesting but expensive ($9-$15), and the drinks we ordered came out different each time. But hey, they did the job. The industrial vibe is really cool and there is a vault bar in the basement that is definitely worth a visit after dinner or as a separate trip entirely! Gotta give Lucille a 4 out of 5 for the BOMB nachos and meatballs, decent pizza, expensive but interesting drinks, and cool industrial ambiance. Worth a try! read more

Welcome to the New Crown Jewel of Madison. I've been here for lunch, dinner, and late nite lounging with the cream of society. In a place that feels like it belongs in New York, I've mixed it up with artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, politicians, designers, young and mature professionals, and the beautiful single people of the city making eyes with everyone. I've never seen a cooler crowd come together in Madison. This place is packed, all the time, for a reason. Every detail, from the decor, crust, and cocktails has a craft to it. It's attracting the passionate creators of the city because you can see, taste, and hear that every part of it is being delivered with passion and a dedication to a total sensory vibe. Motown music is humming enough to keep your head bobbing but not to loud to talk. The food is signature, farm fresh, and delicious. It's a good thing they serve the pizza cookie with spoons and not forks because you'd stab your dates hand to have another bite. I've read a few of the negative reviews that people have posted days after the place opened, which I believe is unfair. Most restaurants open like secret nobody wants to hear and have time to iron out the kinks for a year. This brand new staff and kitchen opened to a flood gate of people and have been keeping there heads above water in non stop hour lines. The food and service has gotten better every time I've come and in a year it will be the naysayers favorite spot, if they can get in. read more

Love the drinks & atmosphere! The salad was alright though! Definitely going back to try other options! The parking is a little tough too but worth it read more

A fun place to visit in downtown Madison, with excellent drinks and pizza. The nachos are amazing as well! Only rating Lucille three stars because the service is awful, every time I visit. My most recent visit was the worst, we were there for a friend's birthday party upstairs. Our waitress was more focused on flirting with the DJ than being our actual waitress and doing her job. read more

Tagline: All the noise and long waits of Merchant but little follow through on the end product. As a Merchant fan, pizza boy, and next door neighbor to Luicille I thought this would be the joint. I am disappointed. Beer selection is good. Meatballs were either undercooked or just fundamentally wrong, mushy and lacking seasoning. Asparagus salad was ok but for $13, do better. It's just a few veggies with an over easy egg cracked on top. Pizza/sauce - I tried the Fontana. Overall essence is SALTY. That said, good quality topings, I liked the crust, sauce is blah. Pizza Brutta is better for half the price. read more