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    Naples 15

    3.9 (559 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    NAPLES 15 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    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.

    Ziti, truffle risotto, cosmo
    Riley S.

    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!

    Morgan S.

    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.

    Rigatoni All Salvatore
    Laura C.

    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

    Lindsay F.

    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!

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    T Bud B.

    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.

    Naples is always packed on a Friday night, make a reservation and come early!
    Max M.

    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!

    Vitello Alla Ferdinando
    Alyssa R.

    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.

    Grant S.

    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.

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    7 days ago

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

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

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

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    The calamari and the lobster ravioli were both absolutely delish! I'd definitely go back to try a pizza or another pasta dish.

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    Can't go wrong looking for good Italian in Madison. The owner may do shots with you if you talk to him. Grazzie!

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    For how much you're spending, you would expect better food, but will most likely leave disappointed. Cool atmosphere but that's about it

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    Naples 15 - italian - Updated May 2026

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