Love Lucille's excellent food-- steel pan pizza, guacamole, and steel pan cookie are our favorites. We had an issue with our delivery order and manager Lauren was apologetic and took care of this with excellent customer service. So nice to be taken care of this way. We will be back! read more

This place is just perfect. The food, the ambiance, the drinks, the views...Everything is just stellar. Located just off the square, its location is hard to beat. What makes it even better though is the funky shape of the building in which it resides. The two story layout and large open windows make the impressive space feel even more open. With the windows open, a gentle breeze makes its way through the space and almost makes you believe that you're dining outside. The views of the capitol - not even a block away - are also second to none. Today I enjoyed a great lunch with friends. Our group started with their nachos and we all enjoyed the lunch special for only $10. I had the daily steel pan pizza special, made with spinach and mushrooms. It was nothing short of phenomenal. From the toppings and seasonings to the pillowy crust and crunchy cheese, it easily was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. I've stopped here after dinner and the bar scene is equally impressive. Its a large, open bar area that works well for small groups or a nice date. The bar in the lower level also is a treat - offering a quirky seating area in what I believe was once a bank vault. Madison's restaurant scene is pretty impressive for a town of our size. That said, Lucille has quickly scored a spot on my shortlist of favorite hangouts. Lucille is without a doubt a fun place to grab an affordable lunch or have a fun night or with dinner and drinks. read more

I'll start by saying that this place is great. They have some kinks to work through. I'll list some likes and dislikes below. Likes: great food, atmosphere, and drinks. Austin was a great server. The salads was fresh and the pizza was delicious. Dislikes: the menu said $3 taps. It was not reflected on our bill. If there are promos, honor them. Is that only from 2-5p.m.? Say that on the menu. The weeknight specials look like they should go all night. The cocktails were $10 a piece. For that price, I don't want it to be watered down by 18 ice cubes. It was delicious at first, but as the ice melted it tasted like water. The waitress told us it was a 30 minute wait. We left and grabbed a drink at another bar. Within 5 minutes our table was ready. It was a bummer that we paid for drinks elsewhere because of poor and planning. Give us an accurate timeframe so we don't waste time or money elsewhere! I have really high hopes for this place. I'll be back. Please work out the kinks! read more

Lucille - That view. - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I've been to Lucille four times, and 3/4 experiences were great. The time that wasn't so great, I was just there for drinks in the bank vault lounge, and service was very slow, but I'm overlooking it because the bartender said they were down a cocktail waitress, and the other times were great. Lucille has two types of pizza: wood fire and steel pan. I've only had the wood fire because it is my favorite style of pizza. I found it to be very good and made with fresh ingredients. Other menu highlights are the nachos and daiquiri shooters. The part about Lucille that stands out the most is the decor: truly outstanding. The brick has been restored, the space is open, and the views of the Capitol dome can't be beat. Also, how cool is a lounge in an old bank vault?! There is also a walk up window for street-side service. Tip: Wednesday is cheap date night-$40 gets you a salad, pizza, dessert and a bottle of sparkling wine for two. read more

As a wood fired pizza aficionado I was stoked when I read this place had opened. Went on a busy afternoon, had a beer that was too expensive for the small pour (maybe 6-7 oz out of a snifter.) my fault though, took a gamble on a beer I'd never heard of from one barrel that I read off their beer list wall. As for their pizza, I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars. Ordered a margherita, the cheese and sauce had come to be one in the center and it produced a bit of a sog in the center and a limp crust when eaten. The taste was great despite the difficulty in trying to eat it at the bar. The crust had the appearance of classic American Neapolitan style pizza, the crust rim big puff without the classic high temp char. Dough had a bit of a tougher texture than I'd imagine in a fine neopolitan pizzeria, not enough to never go back, but definitely not eliciting the epic pizza feeling I crave of perfect pizza. I'll go back in a few months to see how things are progressing with their dough. read more

This is the coolest atmosphere of a restaurant in Madison. I always get the bodega bowl and a mojito and never regret it. I've also always had great service here! read more

Hm Lucille is an interesting place - it tries to be upscale pizza, but the pizza really isn't THAT much better than some of the nearby competitors. The reason I still give it 4 stars is the ambience, service, and location. The place is gorgeous! Huge high ceilings and lots of lighting and (oddly) club music. Makes for an interesting combination! They have a nice upper floor with great decor and lighting while the lower floor has the bar area and is always packed. The restaurant generally gets quite crowded for dinner, so I would prepare for that. This is a pretty perfect place for a Friday night out with a group of friends though! I would really not recommend this for an intimate dinner, since the music is pretty loud and the bar area is generally fairly loud as well. Now don't get me wrong, the pizza is quite good! Its more expensive than other pizza places, but the decor should have led you to that conclusion. If you're looking for truly good pizza, I would suggest Grampa's on Willy! Comparable prices (much longer wait usually), but much more intimate setting and very good pizza. read more

The food and vibe here is outstanding. It's definitely a place where I'll be taking all our friends when they come into Madison. For starters, the fried chicken is some of the best I've ever had. If you like buffalo sauce, it's a home run. Meatballs - pretty tasty themselves, but the red sauce is magical. Entrees: The pizza sauce is perfect. While I love a good wood fired pizza, the steel pan pizza is Madison's pizza. I mean spotted cow in the dough? It's a thicker pizza with a cheese baked onto the outside of the dough. The black mushroom truffle wood fired and Calabrian sausage pizza were the two our table tried. Dessert: The only dessert currently in the place is the pizza cookie, but it's all it needs. A partially baked cookie covered with vanilla ice cream. Drool... The entire table can share it and it's a whopping $5. Get 1 per 4 people and you're set. There's a lounge downstairs, amazing beer selection, and much more I could talk about. Check it out. You won't be upset. read more

There are certain things I love at Lucille. Things I love: 1) Cheese Curds 2) Black Garlic & Mushroom "BGM" Wood-Fired Pizza 3) Potato Wood-Fired Pizza 4) Bar downstairs in the bank vault Things I don't love: 1) The wait and service 2) The price tag on the pizzas Lucille has some pretty delicious pizzas and some that are not as good (the White Wedding was unimpressive). The service is also painfully slow. I came here for lunch one Wednesday and the restaurant was completely empty and it took our table forever to get our pizzas and the bill. Our lunch took over an hour because service was slow. Come here on a Friday or Saturday night and be prepared to wait over an hour to be seated. read more

We had a lovely meal this evening, just the two of us. Starting of course with cocktails. I had the Devil's Hand: bourbon, chile liqueur and citrus. My husband had the Picnic Clique: a blend of mezcal and tequila and melon. Both are very summery and the bartenders know how to wield a shaker. For a starter we had the tostones, and you should too (see picture). Crispy fried plantains topped with a fresh pico de gallo made from locally grown ingredients and served with a house-made sauce very reminiscent of a dressing from 1000 islands. We had the Veg-Fest steel pan pizza (also pictured), which is a near-religious experience. They make their own sauce (simple and so fresh tasting) and dough, using Spotted Cow beer. There's tons of cheese--they even WRAP THE CRUST WITH CHEESE and bake the lot into a magical, crunchy, gooey pie. We look forward to coming back for more. We both loved the comment on the menu: "If it can be grown here, you can assume ours is locally sourced." They list the many farms they partner with to obtain ingredients, including of course all that wonderful cheese I mentioned. Our server, Dan, was friendly and knew how to take care of a table well. Looking around, I'd have to say that is exactly what's to be expected here. There is no wonder Lucille is packed more often than not. High quality food, cocktails and service in a funky, modern space. We loved every sip and bite, and I'm quite looking forward to the contents of our to go box (very smartly sealed with a cool custom tape) tomorrow. read more

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Ok so I honestly have only been here one time and while it was great....it was also a long time ago. I will be back some day and I will write an updated review. In the meant time.... You can't hardly go wrong with pizza and good microbrews! The atmosphere is exceptional and I hope this place will become a Madison staple for a long time. read more

Absolutely love the ambiance and interior design of Lucille. The bartenders at the main bar are very nice, busy - yet try their best to be attentive. Unfortunately, any time we've been upstairs, service has been horrible to the point where we don't even try anymore. Looking forward to trying again once the business has been up and running for a little longer. Cocktails though.. yum! read more

Our family got together here for a celebratory dinner and we did not leave disappointed. We had a booth in the back of the second floor, from which we could easily admire the character of the re-purposed bank building. The waitress we had was very attentive and patient as we asked questions of the menu and decided on what to eat/drink. "The Boss" pizza was out of this world! read more

This review is exclusively for the take-away lunch aspect of Lucille. I'd have sat down to eat, but the techno soundtrack was a bit much to celebrate at 11:30am on a weekday. Walking down Pinckney to tend to some business, I was surprised to see Lucille with a little take-away lunch stand set up in the window. There seems to be a widening gulf between 'restaurants where one can take their food to go easily' and 'restaurants one actually wants to eat at', so I was excited to try. Eventually, I got the attention of the cashier and ordered the pizza of the day. I had expected some prepared pizzas for a quick lunch, but instead it took 15 minutes to prepare my pizza (believe it was some sort of chicken and onion). The pizza was tasty enough, but not remarkable and rather small. It came with a side salad that, again, got the job done but wasn't memorable. The overall effect is likely a good $10 lunch in Chicago or another city, but high by Madison standards. Pizza and salad lunch box set me back $10. I assume that if they'd used a less-nice box, they could have taken some off the price - it was a very classy box. The whole place looks extremely hip, so maybe I need to put on my hip shirt and sit down and have a hip drink with hip people sometime to give it a fairer (hip) shake. read more

My husband and I went here for food and drinks on Sunday evening. We sat at the bar hoping for quick service. While the holiday drink menu was very fun, it was disappointing. I ordered the mulled wine and was seriously given about a quarter cup! It seemed almost like a joke because there was such a small amount. The people next to us asked us if we got the same amount as them and we did. For $12, what the heck?! They thought the same thing! We were never given food menus. We noticed another couple was given plates, assuming they ordered food, but food was not served for a very long time. We actually ended up leaving before they were served. All in all, I have eaten here before and the food was great. The venue itself is awesome and the holiday décor was cheery. It was just really disappointing the quality and price of our drinks, and the lack of service. read more

Such a cozy ambiance. Not many veggie options for pizza... and the crust of the NY style pizza is very salty. Guacamole could use more spices! Overall, I like it, but too pricey to come back. read more

Another great spot for adults. Really cool place - upscale - classy - uptown kind of place. Not cheap but fine stop. Holding back on 5 stars for food sampling. Bar tending was impressive, not always easy to find in Madison. Beer selection interesting - cocktails too! Open and light - great addition to downtown! read more

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My new favorite Wood Fire/Steel pan pizza place in Madison! The atmosphere is cool and eclectic. The basement lounge is comfy cozy and cool in the old Bank Vault. Back to the food. Best crunchy crispy wood fired crust. To die for. Cannot wait to go back when the weather allows the doors to be open on all sides. One small complaint, it took a while to get our first round of drinks, but after that, service was excellent. read more

They've excellent drinks, but their pizza leaves a lot to be desired. A lot of the options are unique, with ingredient combinations you wouldn't normally find on a pizza like coleslaw and fried chicken among others. And a lot of their options are like this, so it's kinda hard to get into any of their food. Wouldn't order food here again, I think. But the drinks are a different story - they've a variety of drinks ranging from sweet elaborate ones to simple ones that can cater to anyone's palette. The staff are friendly and the service is good. It's a trendy place popular with young working professionals. read more

they have a great happy hour. i haven't had much of the food. but the drinks are good and ambiance is nice.

Used to have a really great bartender Marty. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the beer and cocktails but was very friendly, quick to help us, and honestly a pretty handsome fellow! BRING HIM BACK read more

Great Detroit style pizza! Crust was perfectly done with quality toppings. We also ordered a salad that had a nice kick. Glad to stumbled upon this place on trip through Wisconsin read more

Just went to Lucille's for the first time and was very impressed. We sat at the community table which definitely seemed like the way to go. It was the closest to the windows and we were able to get some fresh air. The nachos were amazing!! And I mean amazing! I know what you're thinking, it's just nachos, but these were honestly the best I've had in Madison. The mushroom and black garlic pizza was also incredible and was very satisfying. Would I call it the best pizza in Madison? No. But it was delicious, had a great vibe, and will be fun place to continue to experience. I'll definitely be back and next time maybe check out more of the bar menu. read more

Lucille - Veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place manages to be upscale without being snooty. Very good food, good service, no air of snooty. Glad we stopped:; we'll be back!

We loved this place. Ambiance was very cool. It's an old bank building. Definitely get the pizzas. They are amazing. We had tacos but that weren't very good. Empanadas were great. We tried them all. Wonderful guacamole and fresh made chips. Cheese curds were good. Lovely drinks. We had a party of 6. Had drinks, apps, entrees, and desserts. Our bill was $250. Be sure to pop down to the basement bar. There's a old timey safe that you can enter and enjoy drinks at tables. read more

Great ambiance with a a unique design and layout that really makes for a wonderful dining experience. I have been here many times and tried a variety of the pizzas and they are all delicious. The Umami pie is probably the star of the show out of all the ones I've had. If you're only visiting or there for the first time, I highly recommend it! read more

Went here for dinner with the family and it was pretty good! For apps we tried the cheese curds and nachos, both of which we enjoyed and would order again. Although for our group we should've ordered the big nachos instead of the smaller ones. As for pizzas we tried the queen and 2 make your own steel pan ones. I liked that the sauce came on top of the steel pan ones, although I could see for some people it lacking enough sauce given how thick the pizza is. Overall good food and a very friendly waitress. read more

Arrived at Lucille's on King Street for a lovely 56 wedding anniversary brunch after enjoying the Farmer's Market around the Square. Sat at the bar and, after looking at us, this young man.... The bartender......proceeded to climb the latter and change the drink special. After20 minutes he climbed down and we were able to catch his attention, ordered and then waited 30 minutes for our lunch to come. We would have expected some delay, because the kitchen was probably busy, but our big frustration set in when the lovely young women( who came in after we had ordered) received their lunch 10 minutes before we did and ordering the same thing, we had to ask him to check on our order. In order to get our check, we had to stand up and get his attention. We have always loved Lucilles and know the pandemic has changed things, but this service will make us think twice before returning or recommending! read more

Nothing to write home about. Beautiful space but that's about it. Bartender was so minimally attentive he might as well not have been there. Just slapped down some menus, no greeting, no energy, nothing. Ridiculous. No concept of service. Just basically stood there until we ordered. No clue about service. Chips were stale and cold. Re visit what it means to be in the service business. read more

Pizza isn't that great and service is slow. We were there in the mid afternoon and the place wasn't busy.

We love Lucille's. The nachos and steel pan pizza are amazing. We were disappointed on our last visit to observe several booths now tattered and in need of some refurbishment. We hope that is temporary as this is a great and festive venue throughout the year. read more

Lucille's is a favorite of ours! My husband and I have a tradition, when we attend the Art Fair on the Square, we always take a break and stop there for lunch! This year was particularly busy, but 2 people stood out as being very friendly, patient and efficient.... Lisa, the Hostess and Dan, our server! Lisa had lots of people to find seats for and Dan had lots of tables to serve and it was a 90+ degree day, so it was very hot! They still remained friendly and efficient! Thanks to both of you and to the management for hiring them!! read more

Lucille has a great atmosphere and central location if you're looking for a cocktail and delicious pizza! They did not have a table right away so we went to the downstairs bar where the old bank vault was. They have two levels of seating and waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The Weekender was my first time having a Detroit style pizza and I can't wait to go back for more! Their fried cheese curds were also seasoned and came with ranch and marinara. read more

TLDR: Extremely rude employee, who in her emailed response back to me lied saying I cursed at her and called her names. That never happened. Meanwhile, the bartender offered free drinks and other guests came up to me stating they couldn't believe how the employee treated me. Also, she lied saying it was "verified that the table was sat at the time you inquired" It was empty, as was the larger table next to it. For two hours. It was not an employee shortage problem, as there were 5 hosts. I'd like to share the rather unpleasant experience I had with an employee at Lucille. Our friends had gotten to the bar and found three seats around 5 pm, we arrived at 6. One of us was standing waiting for the seat next to us to become available, but our friends had mentioned that the table for four behind us had been empty since they had gotten there at 5. I asked the hostess about it, and she said she'd find out and let me know if we could have it. Then the very confrontational woman came up to us and said we had to sit down or go outside and wait. She was not hospitable, respectful, or positive. I told her one of the hostesses was finding out about the table that was open, and she told me to wait at the vestibule. So I went up there and said, ok can we have the table? She got extremely hostile, I even said I didn't understand why she was being so aggressive towards me, I was asking about the table availability. She said to stop asking the same question because she won't respond, and that we couldn't get in until 10 pm because of reservations. Yet the table of 4 and the table of 8 right next to it were both completely free. Wouldn't Lucille want business? I stood at the vestibule for only a moment because people waved me over and told me I could sit with them, they said they had heard the whole conversation and couldn't believe how the employee was treating me. The bartender also apologized. There's something to be said when people saw and heard the conversation, and felt they needed to say something to me about it. I think this employee needs to get some hospitality training to learn to be respectful towards others and be professional. Otherwise, I don' think the restaurant business is a good fit for her. The table was finally seated by the time we got our bill and left, so at least 2 hours it was completely empty due to "reservations." I received a text at 8 pm that our table was ready. Also, when another couple did the exact same thing, one sitting and one standing behind her, she said nothing to them. Either she was singling me out, or maybe she cooled off and realized how bratty she was. LUCILLE EMAILED RESPONSE. Thank you for the feedback on your experience. We are well aware of the interactions that took place while you were a guest in our restaurant. We appreciate your perspective, and the feedback received from other members of your party that evening. As for your inquiries and statements on a table's apparent availability; we utilize a reservation software system which has verified that the table was sat at the time you inquired. It was fully seated by 7:07pm. Reviewing your party, we see you were placed on the waitlist as a party of 4 at 6:17pm. Your friends who arrived before you took first-come/first-serve seating at the bar. We understand there were not two seats for you and your husband to be sat in. You were asked to wait, with the guests who arrived before you, in our vestibule. You were contacted to be seated at a table at 8:07 and 8:09pm. Your party informed the bartender that you were cancelling the hold, because your party took the four seats of the guests that you mentioned across the bar. We have since followed up with the staff and management you interacted with; and stand in support of our staff, policies, and our mission. which states, "Lucille seeks to create a space for celebrating and treating each other and ourselves well." At no time is it acceptable to be verbally abrasive to our host staff or management team. We have spoken with several witnesses who were bothered by the cursing, name-calling and generally rude behavior you exhibited. This is absolutely not in alignment with the way we believe we should treat one another; which is why the person you speak of walked away from the situation and reported it to another manager. While we are sorry you were not seated at a table you believe you should have been; we are still glad to consider your feedback and improve with it. read more

Lucille's is one of our fave places: great drinks, service, ambience, and the Friday Happiest Hour free pizza can't be beat. Their Christmas Pop-Up with views of the Capitol from the second floor can't be beat. Love that they open the big firedoors in summer: only thing that's been missing is outside seating in summer. Then, Voila! This spring bar stools and tables appeared for the first time. Had a great Friday Happiest Hour this afternoon seating on the King Street side (no wind coming off the lake that Pinckney always has) and had fab cocktails, a variety of thin and deep dish pizzas, and great service despite our waiter having to run in and out all constantly. Great job, guys! read more

Though the atmosphere is unbeatable, the pizza is just okay. The service is always slow and sometimes the space is so loud it is hard to hear anything that your partner is saying. Will return here for drinks or a cool dinner experience, however if I am really seeking good pizza, I would take my business to Willy or E Johnson street. read more

The food is mediocre, but the drinks are fantastic. They're about $10 a piece, but they are strong. A couple of those and you're ready for a good night! I enjoy the aesthetic. It's a fun time with friends. Never had a negative experience. read more

The best selfie spot in Madison This space is stunning. Three stories - including a vault bar downstairs. Capitol views. I would hang out here for hours enjoying the environment. And you will hang out there for hours. It's kind of slow service, so prepare yourself for that. Solid food options for suresies. I've had a few of the pizzas and the special of the day was by far the tastiest of those. Oddly enough - nachos. Bomb.com. Get the nachos. read more

Came here for date night and had an awesome time! We made a reservation ahead of time, which I would recommend for Wednesday date night as this place is hopping! For $40, you get a bottle of sparkling wine, 10" pizza, salad, and a dessert. We ordered the Umami Pie, which comes with black garlic creme fraiche, manchego, grilled chicken, roasted mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onion, fresh rosemary, and scallion. It was delicious. For the salad, we had the caesar salad, which was good. My only complaint is that the dessert, a warm pizza cookie, was overdone. Otherwise, I would have given this place 5 stars. They have other specials throughout the week, but I definitely plan to return for Wednesday date night. read more

We are in love with Lucille. Yes, it's pricey. But I don't mind paying a bit more for delicious food. We've been twice and have tried a number of things. The curds are perfection--a break from the standard cheddar with their stringy mozzarella-- and the best marinara. We've had the fontina and the black garlic something or other thin wood fire pizza. Both were good and the black garlic hit it out of the park. For the steel pans, we've had the tiki (great twist on the classic Hawaiian with run soaked pineapple and pickled jalapeños), the weekender (all the flavors blended perfectly), and a meat lovers type one (don't remember the name but nothing particularly spectacular about it). I LOVE the way the crust is airy and beery tasting and the way it gets caramelized and crunchy on the edges. I normally don't like thick crust but this is fab. read more