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Molten Monkey

4.7 (51 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Umami bomby
Alyssa M.

This place has a really fun vibe with lots of interesting posters on the walls. We were seated right away but the food did take a little while to come out after ordering. I ordered the medium Umami Bomby pizza and it was delicious! The crust was super crispy, the cheese super melty, and topped with a generous amount of toppings. I could only eat a little over half of it, but if you have a big appetite this could be for one person. If you want some good Detroit style pizza, definitely come here!

Monkey Styx
Lauren U.

My new favorite pizza in Madison? My party of 2 headed to Molten Monkey right around 8pm on a Friday and there were a couple tables outside as well as one inside. We took the opportunity for outside dining to enjoy the Johnson St vibes. We ordered monkey styx (cheesy bread) along with the What Up Dough pepperoni pizza. The monkey styx came with a buffalo-esque sauce and we got hot honey to pour on the pizza. Insert drooling emoji. The tap list was quality and I also got a hazy IPA. The service was excellent and the food was high quality. I will be back!

Big Chungus
PJ C.

We are big fans of Detroit style pizza so we were looking forward to trying out this new place when we saw the press on it. We were in the neighborhood on a Thursday night and took a chance that we could get a table in this very small restaurant. At 7:30 there were two tables available so we snagged one. Actually all but one table and everyone at the bar were gone within 15 minutes. So arriving later helped. We really loved the decor of the room - green subway tile and really cool light fixtures. It appeared the bartender was running the joint since he sat us, took our order, etc. I started with a beer and we got a small caesar salad to share - it was decent. We then ordered their medium Big Chungus pizza with pepperoni, sausage, ham and bacon. It was very good. The crust was perfectly done in the Detroit style. The toppings were solid. Prices were not out of line for what we got. We will return for our fix.

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Chloe M.

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat on a rainy Friday evening. We were lucky to get immediate seating at the bar, which was cozy and comfortable to sit at. Seating is limited. I wouldn't recommend dining in if you have more than four people in your party. The pizza itself was delicious. We had the chicken ranch pizza (has another, more catchy name), and monkey bites. The sauce with the monkey bites (monkey sauce) was unusual, but delicious! I would recommend everything we got. The bar serves wine and beer, so don't expect a cocktail menu. Servers were attentive and helpful, but not overbearing. We appreciated their insight on the menu and the information they shared on restaurant as a whole. We'll definitely be back!

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Seth L.

Madison's best! Great pizza with a friendly, professional staff and a cozy atmosphere. I loved the heatonism bot specialty pizza -- It was the perfect combination of spicy, acidic, sweet, and savory flavors. The dough was cooked perfectly -- crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Seating is limited and first come, first served, so come quick!

Piggly figgly
Ellena K.

Tried dine in for the first time but we typically do take out, wonderful experience! Seating is limited because the dining area is small, but there is bar seating too. Very cool decor and vibe, and service was great. Tried the big chungus and ordered our favorite starter - the monkey sticks. The monkey sauce is amazing. It's so hard to pick what pizza to order, they all sound unique and delicious!

Piggly Figgly
Aurora A.

WOWOWOW! I definitely thought I was going to be let down. I had read a few things saying it was expensive for what you get BUT I will say it's SO WORTH THE PRICE. We started with a Caesar salad and monkey bread. Didn't even get a picture of the salad as we just demolished it. The monkey bread was INCREDIBLE. The sauce that accompanied the bread was the perfect amount of spice and really added a flavor punch. For our main course we shared the Piggly Figgly and Avo Maria. The crust is just incredible. True Detroit style pizza. My favorite was the Piggly Figgly. All the staff said it's definitely the prettiest pizza they have. The Avo Maria was also presented beautifully though. Again, for the price you are getting your moneys worth in my opinion. Not a very big seating area inside so we happened to arrive at a good time. There were tons of carryout orders while we were there! We ended up eating at the bar which worked out well. Pretty dark inside but didn't mind it at all. Can't wait to come back and try Big Chungus!!!

Avo maria
Audrey B.

Can't speak on the ambiance or service really as we did carry out but WOW the food was amazing!!! The crust is so crispy and delicious and the toppings work soooo well together yum yum! It gets crazy busy so I recommend you carrying out and having a great night in with one of the best pizza places in Madison!

Tik tik boom
Sho R.

I took out a pizza on a Friday evening. I had a bit of trouble with the online ordering system. They dont accept order through phone. But after many tries I was able to order. Pizza was ready in about 40 minutes and was kept warm. Tik tik boom pizza was flavorful. The tikka sauce was very nice.

Heatonsim bot
Ashley J.

The pizza here is absolutely amazing. It is a super tiny spot, only about three tables for guests, and they don't take reservations but it is SO worth it. They do take out so you can always take it home. The heatonsism bot pizza and the umami Bombay are my favorites but I'm pretty sure every pizza would be delicious.

Grace S.

It's always exciting to try a new restaurant. I went in a group of 5 on a Thursday night. We arrived around 7:00PM. There was only one table that could accommodate a group of 5, so they asked us to return at 9:00PM. We ordered wine, cider, 4 different pizzas, and a Caesar salad. The beverages were very good. The Caesar salad was quite underwhelming. I was not a fan of the croutons at all. It also arrived at the same time as our pizza. The pizza was very tasty! The crust was the star of the show. I was a big fan of their signature green sauce as well. I do hope they update their specialty pizza options over time. I will probably choose to build my own next time. Overall, delicious pizza, friendly staff, and a small but cute environment. I would certainly return. I can say this place has set my standard high for Detroit style pizza.

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Pizza crust was delicious and topping options were fun and unique. We ordered takeout so can't comment on the ambience.

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1 year ago

The service was great and the pizza with hot honey was fantastic. I highly recommend stopping in.

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It was the perfect Detroit style. Can't wait to try it in house but even pick up is still crispy hot after some travel.

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Lucille

3.9(669 reviews)
0.8 mi•Capitol
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Great pizza and fun downtown Madison vibe on Capitol Square…read more Try the Detroit style pizza for a more filling meal or the traditional Pizza Margherita w/ Prosciutto & Arugla is my favorite. We like sitting upstairs to people watch.

Once a bank, this two-story space has gone from counting dollars to counting cocktails, and…read morehonestly, it seems very happy about it. The old bones are still showing, with exposed brick walls and the large open windows giving the place that "well, they sure don't build 'em like this anymore" kind of charm. Right smack in the middle of the main floor sits a big ol' bar, surrounded by bright lime-green accent chairs that somehow make perfect sense once you're sitting in one, bellying up to the aluminum topped bar. Tables are scattered throughout both floors, all are absolutely packed, and not a grumpy face in sight. Upstairs, the two-story layout gives the place a little extra breathing room and a touch of old-building grandeur. It's quirky without trying too hard, colorful without being fussy, and comfortable in that distinctly Midwestern way. Why not start with an Old Fashioned and those Wisconsin cheese curds--because apparently regular cheese wasn't doing enough heavy lifting. These little golden nuggets come out hot, crisp, and gloriously greasy, a little salty, a little oily, plenty cheesy, and best eaten while they're still hot enough to make you question your life choices. The Old Fashioned, well... bless its heart, it tried. It had all the usual suspects--whiskey, a little sweetness, an orange garnish, and a healthy dose of bitters--but somehow the bitters forgot to show up for work. It wasn't terrible, exactly. It just lacked that gruff Wisconsin attitude you'd hope for in an Old Fashioned. God Bless The Queen! The Queen is their wood-fired pizza that keeps things simple while teasing your taste buds with rich fresh flavor. The flavors are classic Italian comfort, with the tomato bringing a little tang, the mozzarella keeping things creamy, and the Parmesan adding that salty, nutty punch at the end. The basil gives it a fresh, herby lift, while the wood-fired crust brings that smoky, crispy edge that makes you want to pick up another slice before you've even finished the first. Loved it! Eating this pizza in an old bank feels like peak Wisconsin: keep the brick, add a bar, fire up a pizza oven, and throw some cheese curds at the situation. Somehow, it works. Cheers!

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Luigi's Pizza

Luigi's Pizza

3.6(203 reviews)
4.3 mi•Westmorland
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Mama Mia!!! This place is awesome!! I went in for lunch on a Saturday and received a warm…read moregreeting from their General Manager,Leo. They were able to seat me quickly and I was immediately welcomed by Carley. Carley has a great personality and took great care of me! The food and atmosphere all wonderful! I will definitely be back!

I've been to the Chocolate Shoppe across from Luigi's many times and had wondered about the pizza…read moreplace. We ordered a 12" with double crust takeout. We started eating it within minutes, outside, but it was just a mess. The square slices are a bit weird but not the end of the world. The soggy bottom was a real problem though. It wasn't like the pizza had been sitting steaming for half an hour, it was less than 5 min from when someone handed us the box. I also wasn't particularly impressed with the double crust/sauce - which I wanted because the menu says thin crust and I like pizza with enough chewy crust to feel like I'm actually eating something. The part underneath the toppings felt like standard crust though, while the thick part was heftier (although strangely puffed because it's 2 layers). The toppings themselves were just ok, not all that flavorful. I'm not sure what went wrong with the crust since even in the restaurant it would come out on a pan. Maybe their double crust just doesn't work?

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Luigi's Pizza - GARLIC CHEESE BREAD - garlic and parsley buttered seeded Italian bread topped with mozzarella - half loaf

GARLIC CHEESE BREAD - garlic and parsley buttered seeded Italian bread topped with mozzarella - half loaf

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Luigi's Pizza - BAKED MAC AND CHEESE large corkscrew pasta tossed in a four cheese cream sauce and baked with garlic bread crumbs

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BAKED MAC AND CHEESE large corkscrew pasta tossed in a four cheese cream sauce and baked with garlic bread crumbs

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