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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Italian the best in Madison. Highly recommend when you want Italian cuisine. Party of 75 for business was great experience. read more

I went there with high expectations as I have read the reviews. First of all the place is kind of clostrofobic, low ceiling. The tables are only inches apart from each other. You can not talk in your normal voice, not to disturb the next table. There were glasses full of still water when we were guided to our table. It shouldn't be, as one can not be sure of it's hygiene. We ordered sparkling water, San Pellegrino which the waiter brought under his arm! and in room temperature. We asked a cold one and then ordered white wine. I asked please bring it cold, he said yes, ice cold. Unfortunately the wine was again in room temperature. I refused. He said he will ask the bartender. That was ridiculous. We left. read more

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

I came with a large group and on a date, both times the restaurant made significant substitutions that downgraded my meal without telling me or charging less. Once my wine was substituted with a much worse bottle and once my pastry dessert turned into angel cake. The service has been good as has the atmosphere but they clearly cut corners! read more

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Pricey but nice for special occasions! The staff is always super friendly! The portions are large so come hungry! Loved the pollo alla salvatore with the small slices of pear! read more

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Ambiance was incredible, service was spot on, menu was a bit too large and made it confusing to order. Food was decent but the portions were very large which took away from the flavor and by the time you were nearly done with half the food, it was lukewarm. Pretty good experience overall, ended up taking home lots of leftovers. read more

I appreciate that Naples 15 is open on Monday nights, but my latest visit on a Monday did not match the excellence of my past visits. Of the three different dishes our table ordered none were anything to return for. Needless to say, the dishes were disappointing. The Naples salad (spinach, strawberry, orange) was slim on fruit and heavy on pepper. The Margherita pizza was bland. We would have loved to see more basil and perhaps seasoning in the tomatoes. The linguine with lemon & seafood seemed more like spaghetti to me. The seafood was good but I couldn't get past the spaghetti(?). Is it because it was Monday? Is it because the executive chef was in Italy? Not sure why my experience didn't stack up this time.... read more

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Pizza was too doughy and overpriced for what you're getting. Waiter stumbled when bringing a pizza to the table next to us and a slice hit the floor. No one picked up the fallen slice and cleaned the splatter for the remaining time we dined (20 minutes!). I didn't mind the noise and atmosphere (tables way too close and place is too crowded) - it felt old school in a way, but service was too slow. Surcharges on the bill and stickers with new, presumably higher, prices covering the old ones on the menu was silly. $18.95 for a salad described as "personalized, more like a side salad portion" doesn't make sense, even in the current economy. read more

A group of 8 of us dined at Naples 15 prior to a concert. From the moment we made our reservation we experienced friendly, helpful staff. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. At one point the owner came out to greet each table, provided us with bottle of champagne on the house, and took photos with us. They accommodated separate checks, which I appreciated. For dinner I had the Loch Duart Salmon Alla Puttanesca. It was good, although I wasn't necessarily wowed by the dish given the price point (approx. $43). My husband had the scallop dish, and shared similar sentiments about his meal. The others I dined with also enjoyed their meals, but we all found prices to be high. It's worth noting that the prices noted in their online menu have been raised, although I certainly don't blame a restaurant for raising prices given the increased cost of food. read more

Naples 15 - Loch Duart Salmon Alla Puttanesca - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Had a wonderful experience at Naples 15 tonight. Both food and service were absolutely incredible. We walked in on a busy Saturday night and were able to grab a few bar seats, which ended up being the most fun experience. We had some fun conversations with the bartender, had probably the best pasta in Madison, and even got to meet the owner/ head chef, who was so kind. I can't believe it took me so long to get here, but I will be spending a lot more time here in my future! read more

This is was unbelievable. It was so noisy we could hardly hear our waitress. For some reason the owner came to our table & tried to sell our host $590 bottle of wine. He passed. Then he brought out another bottle of wine we knew that was a good wine for much less and was told only one bottle He pours 3 of our group a good pour, which emptied the bottle then order's another bottle without our consent. He not only pours our other 3, but pours himself a glass. They brought out 2 different salads, calamari & a pasta dish. We said no more. The bill was $1700!. Not worth it at all!!! read more

This place belongs in Italy, but lucky for all of us it's right here in Madison! Our waiter, named Roman, was phenomenal and possessed a wealth of knowledge about Italian cuisine and wine! He effortlessly helped us select wine and appetizers off of their admittedly lengthy menu. For my meal, I ordered the veal dish, which had a delicious white sauce! It was a sizable portion and yet was delicious enough that I finished every bite! With dessert, I asked for an Irish coffee. The waiter instead recommended their special cognac espresso drink, which the owner discovered when he worked on a fishing boat near the coast of Italy. Apparently, the fishermen use this alcoholic coffee drink to keep warm! I'm telling you, this little coffee was incredible! The perfect after-dinner drink! TLDR: an incredibly authentic Italian meal served by excellent waitstaff. Don't miss their Cognac espresso! read more

Naples 15 - Cognac espresso - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Special Birthday celebration of 5 people (they charge 5% extra on the bill for a table of 5?) and the food was not good. We started out with calamari and it was not edible. Wine prices are crazy! I could fly to Italy and pay less! Seafood Limone linguini was so lemony & I had to visit the bathroom to spit out a mussel that smelled & tasted rancid. The candles burning were overwhelming of gardenia & citronella- indoors. Do not recommend. $$$$$$$ read more

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

This is a legit Italian gem! The owner Sal was absolutely fantastic. He's the chef and all I can say is he knows how to cook! His staff was super knowledgeable and great to have taking care of us. We tried almost everything on the menu and it was all amazing! I'll be back for sure. read more

Nice, very busy fairly authentic Italian restaurant near the square. We had a party of 7 (including several hungry young male adults) and were able to get a reservation for a Friday night on a game weekend. When we got there it was clear that the place was completely overrun, the small vestibule waiting area was crowded and spilled out onto the street and the hostess was running around; it took about 20 minutes to check in and about another 15 minutes to be seated. Initially we were seated at a table in the tent on patio but it was so jammed in between other tables that the waiters agreed they couldn't serve that table and we were relocated to a table that had opened up inside. The place was completely jammed and quite busy and loud. We ordered the five course family style meal, starting with a Caprese salad then some pizzas and pastas. The Caprese was a bit different, kind of a lump of soft Mozzarella on a bed of basil. It was good nonetheless. The pizzas were all good although I thought the crust was a bit doughy and could have been thinner and perhaps cooked a little more to get a more crisp, crunchy texture. The pastas were tasty and very nice. These courses filled up our hungry crew with flavorful and authentic Italian food. Overall the food was good, and the service was quite good as well, aside from the check in experience. The place however was definitely far too noisy. The prices however were a bit high for the food and obscenely high for the wine. The cheapest wine was about $75 for a bottle of Pinot Grigio! Freaking Pinot Grigio - that should be like $20-25. Then the rest of the wines were like $350-750. That's just ridiculous and an obscene money grab. Shame on you Naples 15. And the wine menu we were handed was not the same (at least the prices were not the same) as the one that is online. IDK if they have a separate wine menu for game weekends or other high demand nights with the prices jacked up, or the online wine menu is just obsolete. Either way, what they are doing on wine is unconscionable. read more

Naples 15 totally blew me away. I had the steak and lobster ravioli, and honestly, it was the best I've ever had. The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced -- you could really taste the quality. The energy is super warm and authentic, Sal and the staff made us feel right at home. If you're in the Madison area and love high quality dining and a personable, warm vibe. Naples is the place to be! read more

It is indeed a rare honor for a chef to be recognized as the best in the world, a title bestowed by their discerning guests. This draws patrons from across America to celebrate this exceptional talent. Thus, I find no surprise in this remarkable achievement. Chef Salvatore Di Scala you made this award happen for Naples 15 and are keeping them in a solid spot on the map In the Italian restaurant world. read more

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This place is very popular so a reservation is a must. I called the week before and for some reason was passed off to the owner/chef to make the reservation. It was a bit confusing. Interestingly when we showed up for our reservation they did not have our name. I explained to the hostess who I talked to the week before and after some eye rolling by the staff they quickly got us a table. The tables are pretty tightly packed in - after all of the social distancing for the last 18 months it was a bit of an adjustment. We started off with a glass of a nice Italian Pinot Noir which was reasonably priced. Their small wine list has some very expensive bottles on it... After a slow start the service was excellent throughout the rest of the evening. Helpful, delightful and very professional. The menu is extensive so it was hard to choose what to eat. We started with the Scamorza al Prosciutto - it was fantastic. We thought of it as an Italian version of fondue with prosciutto - this could have been a meal in itself. My wife ordered the Rigatoni All Salvatore which was very good. The sausage was not your typical "Italian" sausage and was quite tasty. I needed to try one of their Neapolitan wood fired pizzas. I ordered the hot salame pizza and it was great. That salame was indeed very spicy - I loved it. Though a bit pricey we will definitely return! read more

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

Ugh! Had 6 p.m. reservation and waited outside in the cold for over an hour! Our party of eight had three people 80+ yrs. old! Totally unacceptable. Food was great but due to ridiculous wait, especially given we had reservations, we will never return. read more

So glad we got seats at the bar. Food was delicious and Michael took excellent care of us all night. Naples 15 never fails to deliver a delicious meal. Will be back for sure! read more

Came in spontaneously after having a disappointing meal elsewhere. Naples 15 was hopping on a Wednesday night with a special event and all the tables were full. We snagged a spot at the bar and had the best pizza, "Sausage & Master Greens" which I always ask for with a sprinkle of truffle oil and the "Rigatoni alla Salvatore". Both were delicious as always. Truly my favorite meal. Chef Salvatore was in the house and as gracious as always. Love it here! read more

Naples 15 - Sausage with Master Greens - Italian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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3.5 stars. Brought my Soldiers here. The service was really stellar. All the food though was just ok. Kinda typical American-Italian food. I had 3 different pastas, pizza, calamari, some kind of potato-based appetizer, 4 different desserts, and wine. The calamari was the best thing. It was actually quite good. But all the rest of it was just ok. read more

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

It was an absolutely unforgettable experience from the start. The greeting at the door to desert. Every dish and every glass paired perfect. Favorites were the chef's suggestion of the chilean sea bass and the bistecca ala Florentina. Lobster ravioli was right up there for the best as well. Rigitoni ala Salvatore with truffles and caciocavallo podolico was absolutely up there as well! We paired this dinner we two wonderful from the superb wine list with so many great wines! Desert was baba and cannolli and chef gave us a complimentary cafe napoletana to top a perfect experience. I totally understand why this is the place the come to celebrate. Can't wait to coke back. read more

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Stranded in a back corner and completely ignored, this was not an enjoyable dinner. Decent martini and ok the pizza is superb. Waiter pushed us on entrees which were enormous. We prefer a shared plate or smaller course dinner so this just wasn't for us. My $75 sea bass came out 10 minutes after the other food because it was prepared incorrectly with shellfish which I don't eat and had explained when we sat down. And the wine list. Give me a break! This is Madison, WI! Totally unreasonable and obnoxious. Did I mention that our waiter ignored us and I had to ask 3 people for water? read more

The best, most authentic experience for Italian food in Madison. Never disappointed with the food or service. Michael treated us amazing as well. read more

Have only been here for Valentine's Day (a prix fixe menu) but would come again. Portions are large and food overall is reasonably priced. I would not recommend this as the most authentic Italian in Madison but it's good! They do often get very busy and the atmosphere inside can feel really packed. Staff is very nice. Was impressed by the scallops! read more

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