The atmosphere is super cool but I think the pizza is lacking. They have a great beer menu and bar which is reason enough to go. It's a fun place in Madison for pre or post drinks but don't go for the pizza or you will be disappointed. read more

Went on a Thursday night 7:30 and the place was packed but just the 2 of us so we got seated right away. Trendy warehouse district feel to space packed in a little tight in seating but that is okay as it allows you to eye all of your neighbors tasty looking selections. Food and drink prices were high as we knew from looking online so expectations were fairly high and I would say Lucille exceeded them. Wife's drink, Painkiller, came out with the appropriate look for a high end drink and she enjoyed it. Menu had lots of tasty looking selections but I was determined to try the pizza so we ordered a Steel Pan pizza "Sausage Fest" $22. Pan with 6 big slices and it was fabulous. The toppings, sauce and cheese were great and the crust was out of this world. Can't wait to go back and try some other options. read more

Lucille, you feel too cool for Madison. it really feels and tastes like a *big city* restaurant. the wood fired pizzas are amazing (chewy/soft crust/interesting-fresh ingredients). personally, I love hating on merchant, but Lucille has changed my tune. OH AND THERE IS A LOUNGE INSIDE THE ORIGINAL SAFE (building was a bank in the 1890s)--it's easily one of the coolest things in Madison. all the haters, plz go to the old fashioned (& cry into your cheese curds) and leave me and Lucille in peace. read more

5 stars the first time we were there. Tonight was 2nd night and we wanted a drink downstairs. 1 bartender who was slightly tipsy because it was his birthday and was having a few. 30+ people. Waited 20 minutes to be talked to. No wait staff. Empty drink glasses everywhere. For being the new hot and trendy what we experienced tonight would not bring us back. We told the hostess table as we left so we hope they make some changes. read more

We stopped in on a late Sunday night only to find out that they ran out of most of their steel pan pizza other than veg fest (olives, mushrooms, bell pepper, spinach. As the dough needs to proof, it's best to arrive early to ensure they don't run out. Always a creative couple, my girlfriend and I ordered one and had them top it with sausage while another party in the group topped theirs with pepperoni. Overall, I'm a big fan of their pizza. Their crust (fermented with spotted cow beer) is lined around the edges with cheddar and that by itself would keep me coming back. It's something truly unique and utterly delicious. I thought the toppings were on point but the sausage was rather dull and lacked the fennel, hot pepper flakes, oregano that makes up a good italian sausage. On the flip side, the pepperoni paired excellently with the rest of the vegetables. Service was friendly and efficient. The space (two stories with a basement) is light and airy. Definitely a place I will be coming back to. read more

Really cool decor and ambiance, but seems like a better place to get drinks than a full meal. The pizza -- both styles -- was just okay. The cocktails we tried weren't great either but we could have just ordered wrong. I think it's best to go here for just a nice spot on the square but there's certainly better places nearby to sit down. read more

Stopped in for a drink on a whim. The interior is very industrial chic, what with the exposed brick, steel pipes and dim lighting. Bartenders are on point with the cocktails. Comparisons to the late Jolly Bob were made. Cocktails are pricey but pack a punch. Will come back to try the pizza. read more

If you haven't been here yet you should make it a priority. Not only is the food amazing but the unique atmosphere is what really separates Lucille's from other restaurants in Madison. The only downfall is that their deep dish pizza is not worth writing home about, but is easily made up for with their thin crust wood fire pizza and their cheese curds appetizer, which are in fact the best cheese curds I've ever had. Overall, I'd consider Lucille's a Madison staple that you should definitely experience. read more

A group of 9 of us visited Lucille recently on a Sunday at 6pm. We were seated right away and the staff was attentive and our server was very friendly and shared her favorites from the menu. We ordered salt & vinegar chips and nachos for an appetizer. The chips could've been great, but were slightly on the well done side giving them a subtle burnt taste. The nachos were tasty. A friend of ours ordered a fresh mozzarella and basil pizza and was underwhelmed. The fresh mozzarella was plentiful, but it looked and she said it tasted like there wasn't any basil on the pizza. Her husband found a long hair baked into his crust. Gross! They did make him a new pizza. Overall, I would say that the location and design of the space is great. There's potential here if they bring the quality of the dishes up to meet the quality of the space. At present, the food isn't worth the visit. read more

Great Graduation Party Venue We hosted a party at Lucille's this past Saturday evening in the lower-level lounge (bank vault) and it was outstanding. Kudos to Tara, Sarah, Kat and the entire team for making everyone feel welcome and for the outstanding food (sliders, cheese curds, salads and pizza) and drinks (expertly crafted)! The restaurant has a cool, edgy vibe and was a perfect venue to celebrate the Class of 2018 with family and friends. Lucille's will definitely be our list for dinner the next time we are in Madison. read more

The interior is great, for sure. It's like nowhere else in Madison. The biggest shortcoming for Lucille is the pizza. My group found the crust to be bland and a bit dry. The toppings were sparse and underwhelming. For example, the asparagus on the pizza was served cold and mushy. Maybe they're still getting their act together and the food will improve. I'm willing to try it again. But for now it's nowhere near the quality of grampas, sals, or even Ian's for that matter. read more

We tried Lucille after walking by and seeing how cool it looked. Unfortunately, that cool look translates to horrendous acoustics - you could barely hear the person beside you, much less the person across from you. The waitress was nice, though she inexplicably kept calling my husband Patrick - when she asked if that was his name, he answered "no" and she clearly couldn't hear him. The food was good, though there is better pizza in town (Pizza Brutta, Salvatore's). The harvest salad was tasty. The Caesar salad had croutons so hard they were almost inedible. Overall, we decided we wouldn't be back. read more

Lucille was the venue for our private event (a wedding). The event coordinator was very thorough, dedicated, and had good attention to detail. She thought of and planned out every possible snag.The space is so beautiful already that no decorating is necessary. It is Lucille's normal standard that the bartenders be very attentive and skilled at making delicious cocktails, and they did not disappoint. The food was AMAZING. If you're thinking of hosting a private event, consider Lucille. It was a stress-free experience, everyone on staff worked toward making it a fun, boozy, smooth, delicious day, and they succeeded. Also go there for cocktails, dancing, and pizza if you're not in the market for an event space. read more

FINALLY made a visit to Lucille this past weekend and I can't wait to go back! I'd heard mixed reviews on the pizza but honestly that's crazy! That being said everything pales in comparison to their nachos...seriously...they are the best nachos I've ever had! Their drinks are out of this world (which was expected since they're a Merchant step-sister) and the lounge in the basement is a MUST for after dinner socializing (tip: order the Mexican Firing Squad)! Way to go Lucille, yet another killer restaurant added to Madison! read more

We came here with some friends before a show at the Capitol Theater. I was definitely impressed with the space that Lucille has, and the host brought us upstairs to be seated. We decided to try the two of the specials, Corn and Bacon and the Belgian. The Corn and Bacon had corn, bacon, shishitos peppers and piquillo peppers. This pizza was amazing! The Belgian had apples, brussels sprouts, bacon, Mornay sauce, and cave aged white cheddar. To be honest, I think this was as good as the Corn and Bacon. Also, the crust was amazing! (These were both wood-fired pizzas). My only regret was not taking pictures, and then it was all gone. The server was very nice and attentive. We will definitely be coming back, as this is now my favorite place for pizza. Thank you! read more

Pizza for the Merchant crowd. Decor ala Merchant. Bad music. Pizza doesn't touch Sal's...especially for the price...seriously guys? A place you'd take your undergrad sister/brother/out of town cousin. read more

Honestly, the pizza was very good and the building decor is great. But the service when I went was awful. We got one pizza (quite small for the price, but good quality) and waited for another 15 minutes before finally waving down the waitress who forgot to put in the other pizza. When we asked about it, she got a weird look and walked off. She didn't come back to explain, so about 10 more minutes later, we stopped her and she said, "it didn't get put through, but that's probably it there." We didn't dare order more despite still being hungry and, once we got the check, we gave up on trying to pay with cards after waiting 10-15 minutes for the server to come back. This is about 4-5 weeks after opening and perhaps they'll figure out the service sometime soon, but my experience was quite poor, especially considering the high prices. There are better overall experiences for pizza nearby. On top of this, the CEO overheard (read 'eavesdropped on') me and a few friends complaining about our different experiences with the bad service there when we were out at a bar a few days ago and came over, dropped/threw down his card on the table, and said we were all making up stories and lying about our experiences in the macho bro-iest of fashions. I wonder why the service is bad? Later on in the evening, he came over to "apologize" in the "I'm sorry but you deserved it for complaining" way. Even worse, he didn't even address either women at the table. Only the men at the table. Hi, yeah, we're here too and we're the ones that had the bad experiences, but don't bother with us. We're just the women folk. Thank you for your (un)thoughtfulness, but I won't be back if you're not interested in considering my experience, and despite having been a regular, I probably won't be going to your sister establishment the Merchant ever again. read more

Beautiful atmosphere. The staff clearly cared about the experience for each customer. The pizza was prompt and delicious, I prefer the the wood fire, we had the asparagus and ham it was super good!! I really loved the downstairs bar! The whole entire setup was amazing. To think that they transformed an office building full of cubicles into a bar/restaurant is pretty stellar! read more

Let me start by stating, as a Chicagoan, the bar is HIGH for pizza and cocktails, and this place was such a fantastic highlight to our quick trip up to Madison! The vibe is very industrial-chic, and there's plenty of space and seating for a ton of people but somehow doesn't feel crammed (the upstairs is unique and private feeling which is great). As a purveyor of fine cocktails I couldn't have been more stoked to see this craft menu. I started with the Foster the People and actually came back for a second because it was THAT good. Next I moved onto the Madtown Vice which was equally delish. My fiancé tried the Mexican Firing Squad and he also loved it. As for the entrees, I got the gluten free pizza and my fiancé got a caesar salad and we both loved our selections! I'd come back to this spot in a heartbeat next time we're up in Madison. Great service, great food, great vibe! read more

I REALLY want to like Lucille more than I do. The building is very cool, the interior is really cool, and the beer list is great. The food I just need to be a little better. We came in on Saturday night and were told it was a 1.5 hour wait for 4 people. Can't blame the wait on a popular place! We had a few drinks at the bar and once we sat (it was more like an hour) we had a nice booth upstairs. We ordered nachos and pizza....and while both were good, they weren't great. I'll keep coming here because I am going to continue to want to like it and there are no places downtown like it! read more

I love coming here when I need to have a drink with my girls. This place is classy, clean, and the music is on point! The setting is really relaxed and can be a good place for a nice intimate dinner. The view of the capital from the upper level is amazing! If you're looking for a nice classy place on a Saturday, with good drinks, good company, and good music. Come here. You won't be mad. read more

Lucille is the kind of spot Madison was missing, I suppose. Something constantly somewhere high enough on the cool scale that you can be safe going there at almost any time of night and have a good time. The food and drinks are good but not killer. This place is more about a fun, contemporary vibe for evening drinks and loud music where you can ALSO get some good food. They did to a GREAT job on the design though! The biggest draw is their amazing setup on the sharp corner of King Street when al of the windows and doors are open on the north side of the restaurant. Nothing better on a spring or summer night (so far... I assume fall will be no different). And it doesn't hurt that they often have a DJ on the lofted upper floor playing to the crown downstairs. Definitely a place to "be seen" (whatever that actually means in Madison haha) but still the place to go for that atmosphere. Go and get the punch bowls and run around. read more

Lovely place for a happy hour drink or bite. Bar staff is helpful and contributes to a good time.

Chicken noodle soup lacked flavor. The only thing that saved it was the salt. Pizza is mediocre. Their tomato bisque is excellent. Service is slow even when they are not busy. Nearly impossible seating around the bar... why is it so necessary to have small stools placed so closely together? A big blah. read more

This place is amazing and I agree with another reviewer who said this place feels too cool for Madison. In love with the downstairs lounge and vault room with the old timey juke box and the fab Capitol views upstairs. The wood-fired pizza and steel-pan pizza are what heaven is made of and the salads are well seasoned and satisfying. This is definitely my new go-to spot on the square. There is an extensive tap list and the bar has this urban tiki vibe and fun bartenders. RECOMMEND. read more

A fun, unique newer pizza place in town. We had one of the thin crust pizzas which was delicious with pancetta and Brussels sprouts, as well as once of the steel pan pizzas. You guys, you have to try the steel pan pizzas. The crust is made with Spotted Cow (go WI!), and the entire perimeter of the pan is lined with shredded cheese before the crust goes in, making every edge crunchy and delicious with crispy cheese. And the old fashioned wasnt half bad either read more

The ambiance, the brick and exposed ducts at Lucille are great. How we to wait an hour and a half for pizza?? Not great. Sure the pizza is ok, it tastes like Pizza Hut. We also had an over dressed Caesar salad for $6 EACH. Probably the worst was their pink Grigio named SASS. Do NOT ever drink this horrible wine: it's absolutely horrific. read more

The South Paw pizza is where it's at! You HAVE to try it. Even if you're a vegetarian, ask for it without the chicken and it'll still be amazing. read more

First time we were ever there and it was great. The food came very quick and drink service was also very efficient. Most of our group had an assortment of pizza and I had the fish tacos, all was very good, with no complaints. You need to be aware that the menu is very limited with not much variety, but what they do offer is top notch. read more

I have to say that our bartender was one of the best in the business. Unbelievably attentive, crafted a couple of cocktails that were exactly to our taste and gave us suggestions on what to see in Madison. I'm of the belief that service is just as if not more important than product or atmosphere, and our bartender knocked it out of the park. Tyler, if you see this- you made our entire night! read more

I was very excited about having a new place to go to downtown. So I went with a friend last Tuesday. We had heard the pizza was not stellar so ordered the cheese curds and salads instead, both of which were decidedly mediocre. The wine was good. Overall, I don't understand why there is a 45 minute wait for a table and will likely not come back. read more

It can be really difficult to find a good pizza joint in Madison but I would venture to say that Lucille's is probably my favorite! (I have yet to find a place that specializes in super thin crust though- my favorite kind). Lucille offers a diverse variety of pizzas with unique toppings. I have been to parties here before where several pizzas were catered where you are able to taste test loads of different kinds at once, as well as dining here with friends. I find myself always going to their classic "queen" pizza which is just the basic tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, & olive oil (we always order extra cheese because we're in Wisconsin). I also really love the Mediterranean pizza. They definitely don't skimp on toppings which is a plus! As far as other food I've had here- they had a special once with crab cakes where were extremely delicious. Their cheese curds are also some of the best I've had in Madison for sure. They also have really great cocktails here! It's a bit on the pricier side but it's nice for a date night with the beautiful interior and they always play good music. Downstairs they have a really awesome vault lounge and bar. read more

Great if you're looking for a hip atmosphere but you can find more creative and tasty pizza elsewhere in Madison. Good spot for a first date or quick drink but their pizza was expensive and forgettable. Their garlic mascarpone and mushroom pizza was simple and tasty but that was as interesting as the pizzas got. read more

Visited here on January 6. Great location and the atmosphere is fun and innovative. We had reservations for a party of 6 adults and a couple kids and were seated right away (a little early, in fact). In spite of being busy, the service was prompt and courteous. This beer selection here is formidable, featuring a number of great local options. Unfortunately, when you're a restaurant, it's about the food. The artichoke appetizer was mediocre at best. The real issue was the pizza. We ordered two of the steel pan pizzas and both were only luke warm - maybe room temp. The sauce on top was actually cool. The crust on these was the taste and consistency of a box mix. Took some home. Maybe it'll be better reheated. The other thinner crust pizzas were much better but far from my top 10 in Madison alone. I really looked forward to visiting this place. I might give it another try, but I'd ask a lot of questions when ordering. read more

The food was very good, but it's not my favorite pizza in town. I will, of course be back when I want some yummy deep dish-esque monstrosity. Cocktails were on point, service was great. Keep kicking ass. read more

Stopped here for an impromptu, early drinks and dinner. They had $3 beer specials from 5-7 which we took advantage of. The atmosphere is nice, a spacious three floors with lots of light and open floor plan. I overheard the bartender say the second floor is tables for reservations, main floor is the main bar and a few communal banquets, and the lower level is the secondary bar and original bank vault available for seating. We tried the house salt and vinegar chips which were tasty, but could've been crispier and more vinegary. Next we shared the Sausage Fest thick crust pizza which was excellent. They add a whole other level of crispiness to the crust by a light addition of shredded cheddar to caramelize the outside. Along with a great beer selection, specialty drink menu, and friendly, knowledgeable staff, we will return very soon! read more

Beautiful space (esp. 2nd floor seats with view of the Capitol), excellent food, good drinks. Really felt like an upscale, very hip place (would definitely bring friends from out of town), and glad that they have joined the Madison restaurant scene. read more

I've been coming to Madison for two years and this has been the best meal an experience so far. Great pizza, beer, and service!

Great! Pizzas were bigger than expected, unique flavors, and my kids got full quickly. Our waiter, Johnny, was very personable. Got the check in deal with the mule, and the flavor was one of the best I've had. read more

Went there on a Wednesday night with friends and we are all college students. Our server continued to call us "honey" and "kids". Our nachos were burnt and we had to send them back. Orderd the steel pan pizza and this was burnt as well. as we left our server said "have a good night kids". Worst experience at Lucille. I come here often and never had the food and service this bad... very disappointing.. read more