A corner of real Naples in the heart of Madison! If you're looking for true Campanian culinary tradition without boarding a plane, Naples 15 is a must-see in Madison. This place is not simply an Italian restaurant, but an authentic embassy of Neapolitan taste. Here you can eat the real Neapolitan pizza Naples15 and the only restaurant in Madison to have pizzeria and pizzaiolo menbri of the association of the true Neapolitan pizza A.V.P.N we ordered the menu of the chef's table which would be a taste of the dishes chosen by chef Salvatore di scala INSALATA CAPRESE Pizza margherita with smoked Provola Calamari with malvasia and Chilean sea bass with lobster ravioli and Florentine steak acvompagnati with Rigatoni with sausages and porcini and Incredible truffle taste experience combined with wonderful wines The chef offered us a bottle of champagne and we toasted Forza Napoli I can't wait Return to this beautiful restaurant Highly recommend read more

Best Italian food in Madison and it's not even close. Sal's hospitality and atmosphere is unbeatable, can't wait to come again! I recommend anyone who loves authentic Neapolitan food to come by, you won't regret it read more

The service was excellent and extremely friendly! The wine and margarita pizza was perfect! I can't wait to come back in my next travels to explore the menu!! read more

Salvatore, you should be ashamed. We came in as honest customers willing to pay a premium for a graduation dinner, and you left us extremely disappointed. I tried to talk to you, not expecting anything in return, other than perhaps an explanation of what went wrong for such a underwhelming experience... And you offered nothing! We spent 1000 dollars for 5 of us - ridiculous! Honestly, 1000% not a complainer at all- maybe 2 reviews total in 10+ years - but the worst meal I've had in years! Salvatore the owner offered a bottle of port or champagne to fix it, but that fell completely flat . Such a disappointment for my daughter's graduation dinner... We had talked to Salvatore earlier on the phone and he promised we would be so pleased. A horrible experience, with no regard from the restaurant to fix it. Save your money, get a slice of pizza at a local pizza joint and call it a day. My wasted money will save you yours...! This meal was worth $150 total tops and we spent $1000 of our hard earned money! Beyond disappointed- we feel violated and completely taken advantage of - karma is real sir ... it's real. A real chef would make it right. Sooooo incredibly disappointed! To the cute little server that helped us... You were amazing, none of this was your fault. Food quality was shit. read more

Ambiance on a Saturday night is incredibly crowded and incredibly loud. Generally the atmosphere is homey but a bit too much on a Saturday night. First off the wine list is laughable. $90 is the cheapest bottle of wine and that was something you could buy at the store for like $20 and it just went up from there into the thousands. I've never seen this kind of markup. Needless to say I didn't see many bottle of wine purchased. Instead we got $18 glasses that were I'm sure extremely over priced as well. Also while on the drinks we ordered limoncello after dinner and I've never experienced a limoncello that had significant amount of pulp like you bought extra pulp orange juice. I've had limoncello in Italy and plenty of Italian restraints and this was a first and not good. Service was fine. Food was nothing to write home about. Steak ended up being substantially under cooked then sent back and got substantially over cooked. One pasta with clams was a weird chewy consistency. One pasta was super limp like 5-6 minutes over cooked. Sauce was pretty tasty and meatballs were fine but needed more salt. For dessert the cannoli was good and the other one ordered wasn't great. Overall overpriced for an average experience. read more

My wife and I wanted a nice meal for our wedding anniversary and man, we got that and then some. This place was amazing from the service to the food. Yes, people complain about price, and it wasn't cheap but it was worth it. We got the Burrata as an app and it was SO good. My wife got the Pappardelle Alla Marina Grande and I got the Pollo Alla Salvatore. We loved every bit and even had enough for leftovers the next day. I highly highly recommend. read more

Salvatore and staff made our 1st night in Madison a memorable one! Thanks for being so kind and the amazing food! read more

Naples 15 - Salvatore and staff made our 1st night in Madison a memorable one. Thanks for being so kind and for the delicious meal! - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Salvatore the owner is the best. Naples 15 is amazing food and makes you feel like you're in Tony Bennett's home kitchen. Make sure you stop here in Madison. read more

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Naples 15 best pizza dough I've ever had, this establishment was great hospitality and food, their pizza is better than my hometown pizza of Antos which is a world champion in Rome for his dough. If you ever visit Madison Wi for Italian food you have to come to this place for their menu. read more

Absolutely top of the line service in every regard. Amazing food. Servers were courteous and seriously knowledgeable. Honestly incredible. Sal is also a great guy. Pricey but you pay for premium. 10/10 service and atmosphere read more

I hate to leave a lukewarm review because the food and service have generally been good when I've visited. My issue is the pricing. I'm from San Francisco, so I'm no stranger to expensive restaurant meals. Even with that perspective, charging $30+ for a vegetarian pasta and $16 for a cannoli feels difficult to justify. What frustrates me most is having out-of-town visitors say they read Naples 15 is one of the best restaurants in Madison. Even at lower prices, I'd consider it a good recommendation rather than a great one, Italian or otherwise. At its current prices, however, the experience simply does not match the hype and the reputation becomes even harder to understand. read more

I heard a lot of great things about this restaurant and was excited to try it! With it being by the capital the only real parking was in a near by parking garage. The ambiance was not what i was expecting for an upscale italian restaurant, it gave more of a family italian restaurant. Definitely not handicap accessible and the prices were higher than I thought appropriate. Some of what we ordered was amazing while others left us feeling like something was missing for the price we were paying. The tables were very close together and did not provide much privacy at all between tables. I would try again but with a different expectations going in. read more

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I do have to start by saying that this probably wasn't their best work because it was Ironman weekend and they were very busy, but I was unimpressed tbh. We ordered the Loch Duart Salmone alla Puttanesca, they were out of salmon so they substituted it for shrimp. This dish I would not get again it was like bland spaghetti. Also ordered the rigatoni alla Salvatore which was better. Another member of our party ordered this as well and they looked like completely different dishes with different sauces so who knows. 2 people in our group ordered the pollo Salvatore and both did not like it, saying the chicken was quite dry, the pieces of bacon were fatty and there was not a lot of sauce. 1 person ordered a coke that never came. They did give us 2 Tiramisu 's for the long wait and that was the best part of the whole dinner tbh read more

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Naples 15 was an amazing date night spot - they had the cutest decor for valentines and we sat right next to a piano! There was so many great menu options to choose from and our waiter was so helpful! read more

Naples 15 - Ziti, truffle risotto, cosmo - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The music was too LOUD. We were a party of six and were unable to enjoy the experience of dinning or being able to talk with each other.

This restaurant is an incredible experience with great food - win win! Highly recommend checking Naples 15 out. I'm surprised it doesn't have a higher rating on here and that many people I know who have lived in Madison for way longer than me had never even heard of it! I only discovered it when I specifically searched for nice restaurants that could accommodate both vegetarian and gluten-free restrictions. They were very accommodating - lots of Italian dishes can be vegetarian, and Naples 15 has most of their pastas with a gluten-free version. I came here for my birthday with a group of 5 and we all loved it. Our favorite dish was the buffalo pizza, which was surprising. It was so good though! This place has an old school vibe, dimly lit, candles, waiter service, you know the deal. It's right downtown (but we were able to find street parking nearby!). A good idea to call ahead to make a reservation, was pretty busy! read more

Naples 15 - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Amazing food and dinner experience. Salvatore Discala is an excellent chef and his staff were amazing. Highly recommend for dinner.

Had a GREAT dining experience at Naples 15 - the atmosphere was like the restaurants we ate at when my wife and I visited Italy. Best part, my wife and I are gluten sensitive, they have really good GF pasta and pizza. Enjoy with a great selection of wine!! read more

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As an Italian, I can say that dining at Naples 15 was one of the most authentic experiences I've had in the United States. The flavors truly bring Naples to mind: real Neapolitan pizza, high-quality ingredients, and dishes prepared with genuine respect for Italian tradition. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, just like a good trattoria in Southern Italy. Finally, a restaurant that doesn't simply imitate Italian cuisine, but represents it authentically. NAPLES IN AMERICA! read more

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Had dinner there a couple days ago. The food was good, but the service from start to finish was poor. We were shown to our table and not given menus. When we were eventually handed menus (there were several different menus for mains, drinks, etc.), we were told that they did not have enough of all the menus for both of us, and we would have to share. After we finished our appetizer, our utensils were cleared away, and we had to ask for utensils once our mains came. Water glasses were never refilled. As other reviews have noted, the restaurant can get very loud, and the tables are quite close together (our waiter was almost touching our table as he took the order from the table next to ours). For the prices charged here, had expected a better experience. read more

Overall one of the lowest values in dining in Madison. Uncomfortable atmosphere and expensive. If you want pasta go to the OG instead.

The food, ambiance, service, wine, and everything was perfect. We had a really wonderful dinner in a packed restaurant on a cold winter evening. It was perfect a perfect night. The food is especially amazing. read more

Naples 15 - Ambiance - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Where dreams have no end... thats what happens at Naples 15. That was the wine we were recommended by chef Salvatore. Was the most spectacular night of my life. The food and wine pairing was unbelievable. read more

Naples 15 - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Sal is the most hospitable and personable owner I've ever meet at a restaurant. His food and experience is second to none, and easily the best meal I've had in Madison. Next time I bring the family up I know where I am going. Try the calamari in the pan! read more

Naples 15 - Naples is always packed on a Friday night, make a reservation and come early! - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

One of our favorite spots downtown. Pizza is second to none. You get to watch the dough being stretched. Great apps and drinks. Fun atmosphere. A bit pricey but worth it read more

Napels 15 is a fantastic place, with magnificent food. The pizza is to die for and the atmosphere is so nice, you'll feel like family here, Sal is one of the most polite and friendly people you'll ever meet and not to mention the staff were all helpful and happy to serve. All around. read more

Valentine's Day felt like a combination of an SNL skit and a tourist trap in Rome. Comical menu, rows of tables jammed together, and over cooked sea bass. I guess they really played up the Italian food stereotype and made a bunch of cash tonight read more

The service and food was absolutely amazing. The lobster ravioli is to die for and I'm serious like serious serious. Best food in Madison. A must try read more

I have traveled extensively in Italy and this is the best approximation of the Neapolitan standard for quality sourced ingredients. The depth of cooking here tops anything I have seen. The best Burata, tomatoes, fresh salad greens, seafood and boar are second to none. I ate here twice and was astonished by the waitstaff, Chef Salvatore, and truly extraordinary meals, end to end! read more

I had the most wonderful experience at Naples 15. My server Ana Lisa was very polite and welcoming. The food was the best Italian food i have ever had, amazing Neopolitan food, very authentic. The set menu was curated perfectly. I had the Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, which i can say was the best ribeye I've had in years! Absolutely wonderful, i would recommend to anyone looking for a classy, Italian experience in Madison. read more

Very welcoming to large parties. The waitress started off amazing- checked in often and very helpful with the menu. There were a few parties and she kept getting sidetracked chatting with everyone. The pasta needed to be cooked a min longer, it was just shy of al dente. The veal was overcooked, couldn't cut easily with a knife. Very happy with the dining area, but the prices were just not worth it. read more

Naples 15 - Vitello Alla Ferdinando - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We've eaten here multiple times over the years. Best Italian food! Delicious with fine wine selection. Beautiful atmosphere!

Took my son a group of his high school friends to Naples after a Badger game. They had a couple other places they wanted to try for pizza that we couldn't get in. I said " trust me , the pizza here is legit." Best Italian food in Madison but also a real deal Neapolitan pizza oven. Ordered several. My fav is the Margarita. Best part was we snagged the metal table out front while the restaurant was packed. read more

Naples 15 - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I took out dinner from here. I was really there to try their fried pizza. Somehow by the time I finished my order, due to some misunderstanding, I ended up getting a regular pizza. May be I should go some other time to try the fried pizza. I ended up getting rocket and parmesan with artichoke, onion and tomato. It was a good pizza. Artichoke topping was good, defenitely better than any I tried in Madison. I also went for a baba dessert. It was a nice milky, creamy bread kind of dessert. May be it has resemblence to ras malai. read more

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My wife and I had a wonderful dinner there last night. I was stationed in Naples and haven't had pizza this good since then. The chef/owner even stopped by our table to ask how we liked the food. It's always a good sign when the chef takes the time to greet his customers. I'll be coming back soon. If you want something authentic, this is your place! read more

How did I not know this restaurant existed?! I've lived in Madison for ten years now and did not learn about this restaurant until a friend mentioned it was their date night spot. After visiting Italy this past year we fell in love with the food and were so excited to try this place out. We made a reservation for 5pm when they opened which I highly recommend! We were immediately seated and the server was spectacular. I loved reading about the history of the restaurant and the owner as well. Now, to the food. I ordered a caprese salad and the lobster ravioli. Both of them were the best I've ever had. My partner had a different pasta dish and the tomato sauce was so flavorful and perfect. The wine recommendations were also great. It is a little pricey but for the quality it is 100% worth it! We've now added it to our date night restaurant rotation. read more

Naples 15 - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

It is pricey AF, hot as h@&), and crowded. They're really lean into plastering their walls with a bunch of famous Italian Americans lol. But dang the pasta is so good and so loaded. Maybe not the most worth it but it is an Experience. Expect to be overwhelmed by the menu. It's fun to read about the chef's life and story in the menu and what kind of cuisine you're eating. Definitely fun to try once, but maybe won't be revisiting! read more

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If you want an authentic place to visit, benvenuto all Napoli. You'll know immediately where the warmth of the staff comes from as soon as you meet the owner and Monzu Chef, Salvatore Di Scala. Allow yourself a thoughtless night by doing the Chefs Menu, or wander the streets of Ischia and Napoli by selecting alla carte dishes. Couldn't believe how much this place reminded me of Italy, and the home I had there when I was backpacking Europe. read more

We ordered take out. Great pizza. (It's been hard to find a good margarita pizza in Madison)

I recently visited with out of town family. I go fairly regularly, but my visit Sept 12, 2025 was the best yet. Tried the veal for the first time. Wow. 3 in our party had a steak special and 2 said it was the best they ever had. The other was in a food coma and could not speak. I tried a small piece and it melted in my mouth. And OUTSTANDING service by all. If you have not already tried Naples 15 you are missing out. read more