Stopped in for a quick (90seconds in a 900F stone pizza oven) pizza last night. This place has nearly always been very accurate when the pizza is cooked with perfect leoparding on the crusts perimeter. This visit was a reminder of when they get it right it's incredible. But in truth, the previous two visits, they failed at this, due primarily (how I chose to justify the error) because they were very busy on those two consecutive visits on a Friday night during a dinner rush. That was early last June, which I recall because it happened to have been my sisters birthday. I was let down enough that I didn't want to return for the foreseeable future. In May it happened the first time which I figured as a forgivable mistake. Last night I just wanted pizza and it had to be done in the way that I prefer. Plus I had earlier this week noticed that the University Ave location had closed down, which I learned when I asked, had happened in June as well. But this visit was not to be a sorry decision. Because they were slow, maybe at 40% capacity I was surprised when my pizza came out well before I was expecting it. At first peek, it looked great in the box. 27min later at home it was no longer hot but it smelled amazing. It also looked incredibly well made. Perfectly consistent spotting of the high gluten doughs edging and the texture was precisely what I was hoping for. Pulcinella is the usual pie that I always get, with added roasted garlic. Often I also request prosciutto as well but this time I wanted the pure basic taste I've come to adore. read more

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First time here. We were in town and decided that we needed to get some pizza. This place had great reviews and Neapolitan pizza. Food: A nice selection of pizza, split between ones with and without tomato sauce. I got the Lombarda which has Gorgonzola Cream, Pears and Apricot Glaze and Arugula. My wife got a cheese, sausage, mushroom and onion (CSMO). Both of them came out, pipe hot, with nice crisp crust. Nice presentation for both pizzas. They were both good, but I was a bit underwhelmed with the Lombarda. If it had Apricot Glaze, it wasn't very noticable, and maybe was the reason that it needed a bit of salt to enhance the toppings. The CSMO was very flavorful, and clearly the better of the two. Service: Super friendly and helpful service, both when ordering and when the food was delivered. The cashier was patient and happy to give us advice on what their favorites were. Atmosphere: It's a small place. Some interesting vintage large photo print on the walls. You order at the counter, then take a seat at one of the tables along the left side of the restaurant. It looked like there were as many people picking up to-go orders, as there were dining in. Food: There's a nice selection of pizzas, split between those with and without tomato sauce. I got the Lombarda, which has Gorgonzola cream, pears, apricot glaze, and arugula. My wife got a cheese, sausage, mushroom, and onion (CSMO). Both pizzas came out piping hot, with a nice crisp crust and great presentation. They were both good, but I was a bit underwhelmed with the Lombarda. If it had apricot glaze, it wasn't very noticeable, and that may have been why it needed a bit of salt to bring out the flavors. The CSMO was very flavorful and clearly the better of the two. Service: Super friendly and helpful service, both when ordering and when the food was delivered. The cashier was patient and happy to offer suggestions on their favorites. Atmosphere: It's a small place. You order at the counter, then take a seat at one of the tables along the left side of the restaurant. It looked like there were as many people picking up to-go orders as there were dining in. It was about half full, and the noise level was comfortable.out half full, and the noise levels were good. I would come back, but order a different pizza. read more

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Excellent and consistently friendly customer service...every time I have ever been there, they make you feel welcome and like they want your business. The pizza is also consistently excellent. It's hot and fresh, with great toppings, and the portions are fair. If you are looking for a quick, casual, DELICIOUS, wood fired pizza this is your place! read more

It's a beautiful restaurant and the staff are amazing but the pizza is just OK. I built a meat lovers build your own pizza and it was good. I ordered online and would've liked to put in instructions to cook it well done, but I did not have that opportunity. And that's exactly what it needed - crisp up that crust a bit. Otherwise great concept of pizzas and build your own options. I also had the lemon sorbet, which was good. read more

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Novanta is one of my favorite pizza places (my other one is Pizza Brutta in Madison). I found out about it by just going there; not reading any reviews. Another great thing about going there is their super friendly customer service. read more

Went to lunch a bit late, around 1:30pm on a Tuesday. Ordered a naponetana and a cannoli. Pizza size was good, perfect for one person. It arrived rapidly (three orders were ahead of me). The anchovies were not overly salty, the balance in flavor vs sauce and crust was excellent. I of course wanted to two other pizzas, but considering I have a couple of hours drive yet and need to stay awake, I did not get the chance to try them all. The cannoli was delicious. Service was very attentive, polite, and positive. Id come again if in the area. read more

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Caprese wase my absolute favorite item here. It was mainly fresh Wisconsin Mozerella cheese. I loved it. It comes with olive oil, pesto, baby tomato, toasted bred and arugula. Pesto pizza was my another favorite here. Again the hightlight of that is also fresh Wisconsin Mozzerella, pesto, baby tomato and olive oil. I also went for a canoli for dessert. I had an espresso coffee to finish the meal. Quantity was small, but the coffee was very strong. I dined in for lunch. You go to the cashier, order food, pay for it, take a token number and wait in a table. Food came pretty quickly. read more

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Visited Novanta again for a Friday dinner. With summer in full flight, it was great to enjoy their outdoor dining patio. We ended up ordering a pepperoni and sausage pie and they were just as good as I had remembered. The pies were each $13 which I thought was reasonable for a handmade woodfired pie. The crust of the pie had nice chew and flavor from the heat of the oven. The toppings tasted great and overall service was fantastic. Will return! read more

Novanta - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This may come as a surprise...this is the so-called Napoli style pizza. It is NOT what people from Chicago or New York are used to...to be frank it is more plain. That is, it is a plain dough with minimal toppings and not the Italian-spiced item people expect. Nor is it the real traditional Italian style which is basically thicker and has minimal toppings. Overall though the food was excellent, quickly served - and the staff was very nice. The restaurant is also minimalistic, clean and plain. Food seems healthy. The clientele seems to have no problem with the prices. read more

I met a friend for dinner here and it was perfect for what we were seeking: quick/casual but legit/good pizza. The flow/structure is like Panera: you order at the front, take a number, they bring it to you. I loved this. I had consistent access to the soda machine and my pizza was so darn good. I don't really chat about flavors a ton simply because every has different tastes/preferences. But it was good and what I hoped/expected the sausage/mushroom to taste like! Also, they served wine and beer which was great. Staff was friendly, tables and floors were clean, bathroom was clean. I'd absolutely return! read more

One of the best Neapolitan pizzas I've ever. The salad was great too, and the portions were huge. Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend. read more

Food and Service are top notch ( this from a Jersey girl). Real Italian style all around. I loved my experience. Thank you Ciao'. read more

Delicious Pizza. Better for takeout as the restaurant is small. However, the freshness of the ingredients and the crust makes this place worth the stop! read more

Fantastic authentic pizza and service! Super fast and the desserts rock. Great for a quick lunch.

The pizza is great and the Nutella dessert pizza is a family favorite! Unfortunately, the service has always been a little spotty when we've been -- whether it's reminding the staff that we ordered a dessert pizza and haven't received it yet or feeling rushed to exit, our experiences have made us prefer to-go orders rather than dining in. Still recommend trying it out! read more

This is the best pizza in Madison. If you like it on the crispy side like I do, ask them to leave your pizza in for an extra 15 seconds to get a touch of char. Service is great, ambiance is whatever. You can also get cannolis. What more do you need? read more

We tried three different pizzas and each one was a smash. Huge fresh salad and a cannoli rounded out our meal. Amazing price. Three of us ate for less than $50 pre tip. My favorite of the pizza was the alice. My husband loved the pepperoni with hot honey. The sausage mushroom was also delicious. read more

Novanta is one of my favorite spots to grab dinner with friends. They usually close at 9pm but don't close the kitchen exactly at 8pm, which really helps! I've been here twice so far and have no complaints: service was amazing (and quick), food was great, and prices are reasonable (~$13 for a personal pizza). The first time here I got a margherita pizza, which I really enjoyed (even more so than the toscano that I had during my second visit - was a bit underwhelming because it doesn't have sauce). I heard from friends that their caprese is also good. Anyways, I've yet to try their desserts but look forward to eventually doing so! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! I had the margarita pizza and it was the best margarita pizza I have ever had. I also had the graham cracker cake and it was to die for. The staff were incredible! All smiles and checked in on me to make sure everything was correct. The restaurants atmosphere was cozy and had a nice feel to it. Will come bake again and again! read more

Nothing short of 5 stars! Quick and friendly service, amazing quality food, and relaxed interior. Prices are appropriate and I can't wait to come back! read more

Novanta - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Incredible pizza for the $! Some of the best pizza dough and mozzarella I have had in a long time. Definitely worth the visit!

I liked almost everything about this! Almost. We were traveling through and ordered pizzas and a salad to be delivered to our hotel room. Here's the down low: Pepperoncini pizza. Oh yes please! A garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella , basil pepperoncini bunch of face full happiness on correct crust! What a GREAT PIZZA! Alice: a white pizza made on the correct crust. Mozzarella (it's a great grade) pecorino cheese, fontina, basil, onions and basaltic vinegar. Again, what a GREAT pizza! Gorgonzola salad: mixed greens, Gorgonzola, walnuts and cranberries with a basaltic vinegar dressing. Nice! Oh, almost love everything? We had it delivered. No napkins and no forks for the salad. (Small errors given the quality of the food). As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!' read more

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Novanta is amazing! The service is always fantastic and the pizza is always the same! Love every meal we have

This is a mixed review. I grew up on NYC pizza so standards are high. Yelp led me to Novanta and I love how they make many of their own ingredients. They have a diverse pizza menu as well. We got a Diavola and a Salsiccia pizza and both were very good but not great. The crust was well balanced and their mozzarella was excellent. The sauce was somewhat neutral, maybe to let the other ingredients not get smothered. Overall it would have been nice to have more toppings for a more substantial pie. The staff was friendly. I may try their pesto pie in the future. The search in Madison continues. read more

Novanta - Diavolo pizza - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Order-before-seating pizzeria and the grub was great. Quick order at the front, sat down and had a few sips of brew and our food was out. A simple pesto pizza with a Gorgonzola salad and we were full! Food quality was great. All toppings and dough tasted fresh, as well as every bit in the salad. So refreshing going to a place with this business model and everything feels like a high end stop. Definitely recommend and appreciate the delightful cashier/server! read more

Novanta - Pesto pizza and Gorgonzola salad - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Service was great, pizza ingredients are fresh. Both times I have eaten in the restaurant versus carryout the pizza has been barely warm. So disappointing especially since the people next to us had a steaming hot pizza. When I addressed this issue with the server she said it is difficult to serve everyone by herself when it is busy. Probably won't go back unless I choose carryout and heat it up at home. read more

Really fantastic neopolitan pizza place. We have tried about half the items on the menu and are yet to be disappointed. Appreciate that the ambiance is causal since we have young kids. You can't go wrong here read more

Amazing pizza, appetizers, salads, wine - whether takeout or dine in. Better ingredients than Mod pizza, nicer service , and it's the same price for a better tasting pizza. read more

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Great tasting pizza; friendly attentive staff. Fresh ingredients and a wide selection of toppings. As of June 2020, only carry out and delivery are being offered due to current events. Staff was observed taking all necessary precautions to protect both guests and themselves. Respectful atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

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Really really enjoyed this place, got two pies for just over $20, and they were delicious. Lightweight with a yummy chewy crust, and the perfect amount to split with someone! Would come back! Díavola pizza (pepperoni) Lombarda - DELICIOUS. Pear, arugula, and gorgonzola read more

Great pizza and pasta! The hazelnut gelato is my wife's favorite! The service is friendly and inviting. Seating is a bit limited unless you get there before the rush. I would recommend dining in because the pizza is best fresh. read more

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Service is great and the restaurant was clean. The pizza was below average and the dough / crust tasted processed.

You can't beat this pizza and service! No matter that you get, you know it is going to be good! They use high quality ingredients and it is always clean! read more

Novanta = 90 in italian, meaning 90 seconds at 900 degrees. Translation: your pizza will be out shortly. All the pizzas are individual sized, 10 in? The topping combos are all relatively simple. The crust is thin and lightly baked as you would expect with only 90 seconds. As someone else said I wouldn't mind maybe another 30 seconds in the oven but it's fine, soft and chewy. I got the pepperoncini. Usually I like to have a few more ingredients on the pizza but I think this does the job. Makes for a good lunch without being heavy. read more

Novanta - Pepperoncini pizza - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Finally got to come to my boyfriend's favorite pizza shop. It's conveniently located in a plaza on Old Sauk Road next to other small businesses and Walgreens. Novanta is pretty small in size but theres actually a lot more tables than you think. About 12 tables inside and a few more outside when weather is permitting. To add, it maybe a better option to place a call-in order and take out for your convenience. Their pizza is categorized in two: tomato sauce and no-tomato sauce. Per boyfriend every one of their pizzas is flavorful and filling. He prefers eating no-tomato sauce pizza which I have to agree with. We got Pepperoncini and Toscano. Pepperoncini has tomato sauce with spicy salame, pepperoncini peppers along with mozzarella, garlic and basil. For me, it was just OK. Nothing too special in flavor wise but I was pleasantly surprised with their crispy crust and thin dough. On the other hand, Toscano was closer to my type of pizza. Has no meat but it has cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, onion along with mozzarella, garlic and basil. Some people may argue that this pizza is too bland because it really doesnt have any sauce or kick. But I was pretty satisfied with all the juicy veggies and creamy mozzarella on a crispy dough. I want to believe that Novanta is very strict on how they make the pizza as to presentation. They are not too generous on toppings because as you can see the pictures along with this review, it doesnt look much. But weirdly, its enough to bring out the flavors in each ingredient on pizza. Boyfriend said he paid extra for additional toppings and pizza just had one extra of whatever topping he requested. All in all, pizza was pretty satisfying and service provided by the staff was amazing. I would come here again next time I'm in Madison even though I am not too crazy for pizza. read more

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I stopped in for carry out because I was craving pizza and was in the area to pick up my daughter from sports. This was such a positive experience. There were a few families eating outside when I arrived on the nice spring weather day. I ordered a vegetariana for me and a pesto for my daughter. The staff was pleasant and friendly, transaction was quick. I waited for my order and a staff member brought it out in about 10 minutes, found me outside, and I was on my way. My pizza was delicious. The tomato sauce and thin crust have such great flavor and texture. My daughter shared hers with a friend who asked to take a photo of the box to remember the name and have her parents bring her back for pizza. read more

This place has some really delicious wood fired pizza. It's always insanely fast and service is always great. Their daily special is always pasta bolognese but it's always delicious so I don't mind :) read more

Stopped here for lunch (I need Gluten Free) and we were all amazed at the variety if Pizza and how fast and amazing their service and all the pizza's were. I was especially amazed how yummy their GF crust was!! And I could get any toppings I wanted, not just cheese and pepperoni. They even have a special cook tray for the gluten free items to avoid cross contamination. Highly recommend!! This is an awesome place for service, ambiance and the food is amazing!!! read more

Love their pizzas! Worth the price and personal size. Never a long wait and great spot for Lunch to be in and out. My order is always fresh and tasty! Check them out and you won't be disappointed. read more

Novanta - Spicy pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

If you love Neapolitan-style pizzas, you can't go wrong with Novanta. We tried an Alice (Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Onion, Basil, Balsamic Glaze) and a Diavola (Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Onion, Basil) - both were excellent! The Emiliana salad was a nice starter. Found the gelato to be a bit harder than you would expect, but it tasted delicious. The service was fast and friendly. Next time the Neapolitan craving hits, we'll be back! read more

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