Last night I needed a traditional type of pie, having been mostly visiting the Neapolitan styled…read moreplaces enjoying their fire oven pizza offerings nearly exclusively for ages. Getting a basic pepperoni pizza with a semblance of something that I hope is more authentic than the corporate versions offered by places that are the McDs of the US pizza offerings. Rosati's seems to be the best option in this area of west Madison. The sauce is certainly my preferred sauce type. Very tomato and garlic heavy. Tonight I drove around the cities western streets for an hour trying to avoid going home to have to eat which would mean I needed to cook something for myself. I'm very tired of having to cook for myself night after night. Easter I cooked for the family and like usual I had to do the dishes prior to cooking because the kitchen wasn't ready for me create properly. Following a nice family dinner I was graced with being the one who was expected to do the dishes. Some days I really wonder why I had a family in the first place. Oh yeah, my wife said she wanted children or what was the point. So I was strong armed into it. Now that she wants a divorce I realize that my purpose was served, now that the kids are grown. I'm half way dead serious about that statement. So tonight I decided to return to last night's pizza place because I discovered that they also have a small seating area. The place is a dumpy dive with very standard old school offerings and decor. Seating is sparse and uncomfortable. But the lady serving me was friendly and attentive. The Italian Beef I ordered was massive. Very well filled to overflowing meat and an abundance of hot giardiniera. That was my first time in awhile having this sandwich, and well beyond the last few versions. The jus came on the side. Something that seems like it should be the only way to get it. Back when I very first visited a place of this sort when I first visited or perhaps lived in the Midwest and discovered this creation when I still had very little experience in Chicago and what it was about, I was told to have the Italian Beef dipped. I didn't know what was going to be delivered to my table. It was certainly something that was about to make an impression. You can't eat it with your hands. Though I tried in vain. A huge mess. Still I'm often tempted to get it done that way because I think it is supposed to be done that way. But it is not a good idea. Sure, using a fork is an option, in fact I can only imagine the next best alternative would be to not bother using hands at all and dive in face first. After all, it's a messy procedure. Tonight I tried with the jus as a side to dip. It was still a mess, and this sandwich simply demands to be eaten very hastily. Did I already mention the jus was very good? This is the first time I've ever had it and actually considered adding salt. It didn't need it. But usually it's mostly salt and secondly it is not tasting of beef. I'm thinking if Rosati's has soup, it's probably very good. The only thing I would add is that the meal was served very quickly but the fries arrived lukewarm at most. Because they were still fresh tasting I didn't want to make a fuss. Adding a bit of salt and a lot of pepper, and I was pretty contented. Being an Italian joint I didn't want to embarrass myself by requesting tartar sauce. I LOVE black pepper and tartar sauce with French fries. Most people, including my previously mentioned irritant I'm soon to be referring to as the X, that's among the many things she's been using as a way to insult me for years. One that I admit is a bit legit. But hell, they're MY FRIES! I can enjoy them anyway I please. Thank you very much. Four stars only because I don't have anything else to really compare with nor do I want to state that this is the best of the best. But it's definitely a place I return to when I'm in the mood for this kind of stuff. Prices are great. Service is always from the staff, and that has been my experience at this location every single visit.

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ROSATI'S MADISON WISCONSIN ODANA RD…read more Nearly every time lately over the past year there seems to be a problem. Pizza raw, or pizza so over baked to the point of cheese being nearly black and hard, poor service, now this time one of the cooks was leaning over the big white board that food is prepared on for customers resting her elbows and front of body over the board eating food. This is an absolute food safety hazard. Also, bathroom smelly and no paper towels in dispencer to dry hands. I have not experienced this before the last year. This place has really gone down hill. Time to find another pizza place. Rosati's originated in Chicago. I am from Chicago. The owners would be embarrased knowing this especially the food safety concern.

Tasty sauce, excellent cheese, fresh toppings, tomatoes weren't ripened, crust was undercooked &…read morenot crispy. Pizza wasn't hot, picked up right on time and only live 5 minutes away. Pizza shop cool, clean & fun vibe. Picked up right as scheduled & the front desk was friendly & polite.

I find it amazing, that with the quality of food I have had here, that it isn't busy all of the…read moretime. The wings are awesome, the pizzas are great, and the salads are spectacular. Even the desserts are wonderful. The cannolis are my favorite. There are 3 or 4 TVs to watch and it has booths and tables. Every time I go, I want to wave people down as they drive into the restaurant next door and say, "Turn this way and try Rosati's. You'll like it!"

We've been getting pizzas from PJ'S CG for a few years and loving them. But this week we got subs…read more Holy Wah....best Italian sub I've had in years! The bread was phenomenal and not like I've ever had anywhere else. Ingredients were perfectly fresh and flavorful. I asked for and received light on the dressing. What a great Sammie. Partner raved about her meatball sub. Go for it!

They switched pepperoni, you now have small grease ponds in the middle of their new brand. They…read moresmell frozen and the grease absorbs into the cheese. The board of Health needs to investigate this quality!!

This location happens to be perfect for us and besides your typical convenience store services such…read moreas gas, snacks, and groceries, they offer great pizza cooked on premises. If you buy 5 gallons, you get a discount on the car wash. We love the car wash which has a feature that sprays the bottom of your car to get the corrosive road salt off your car. Use their rewards program to earn points and get special deals.

This review is specifically for their pizza…read more Casey's provides, for $10-$15, a better pizza than dedicated Italian places that go for $25. They are almost always on time (~20min typical wait), the staff is friendly, and they've never messed up my order. They frequently have online deals where you can get a couple bucks off. They put some of the toppings under the cheese, which I think has the effect of sealing in the flavors. Importantly, they are highly consistent: meaning every pizza I've bought from them looked and tasted equivalent (and they are made on-demand, from scratch). So I have no complaints, especially at that cost point.

Good stuff. Thin Crust is not sweet like east coast. It's more Chicago style. Sausage and sauce…read moreboth are flavorful.

I order once or twice a week. The owner is a great guy with good food. The sausage and hot…read moregiardiniera thin crust is definitely a go to. Keep up the great job. The lunch deals are great.