Being a recovering former Flatlander I was well familiar with Rosati's before I moved to Madison. Having gone to several of them around Chicago I've found there to be a lot of variation from individual restaurant in the chain. I just wanted to make that clear so I identified that it was this specific Rosati's I was talking about. Anyhow! I've ordered pizza from them a half a dozen times in a couple of years and have dined in once. They are my Go-To for "as-near-to-real-Chicago-style-as-I-can-get" pizza in Madison and they do it well. The crust is perfectly crisped, the cheese thick as it should be, and the toppings generous. They have a well seasoned sausage that I just love. I will note that when I order from them I *do* ask for less sauce on top as they have occasionally gone wild with it (and sauce gone wild just is nothing anyone should have to deal with). Anyhow -- I've had other things from them as well and I have to say their pasta has not wowed me but it is pretty good. Their biggest weakness seems to be their sauce; It just needs more flavor or at least a stronger flavor. For the bread lover you'll want to hit up the Nuggets but don't do it alone. If you think these are a side order for one person you will find yourself awash in a tide of deliciously fried, lightly sauced goodness that your heart may not recover from. The service when I had dined in was good; I didn't go long without a refill and they checked in often enough that we knew they were watching but not so often that it was obnoxious. There was a little delay before we ordered but that can happen when it gets busy so I am not about to begrudge them that. Their Chicago-style really is the closest to downtown Chicago I've had since I've been up here and that alone will keep me coming back indefinitely... or at least until Gino's or Giordano's crawl their way up I-90. read more

This place was pretty good. Perhaps the better pizza outside of downtown. We ordered a gyro pizza on the thin crust which was really quite good. They make a yummy pizza. On the downside, the ceaser salad was a few torn pieces of romaine, shred of parmesan, and a vinegar based ceaser dressing. Not good. No effort to actually make it a dish worth eating. For comparison Lou Malnatis makes an excellent ceaser salad. Also, free breadsticks with the pizza for the monday special were alright. Better than the salad but not worth buying if they ain't free although the marinara sauce tasted pretty good. A simple tomatoey marinara. So I would come again but avoid the side dishes and stick to the main events. read more

It's amazing. That's all. The negative feedback is probably from those who don't like well seasoned food and wet wings.

Consistently excellent food, especially their lunch specials (good on weekends too), closest to the Italian beef that in used to in Chicago, no one else that I've found in madison can get it right. I love their thin crust pizza, never tried the Chicago style because I'll go to Chicago if I want it. The menu coupons make it a pretty good deal too... It seems that other reviewers ordered thin crust and expected a deep dish... read more

Ordered Chicago style pizza and it was the best. First time ever I had heard of this place. The hotel helper suggested it and they were correct it's awesome read more

We've been ordering from here with increased frequency. We are hooked on the deep dish. There were a couple occasions where the order wasn't exactly right or we had delivery issues but the manager Jason always made it right. Plus, they are always crazy busy when we order so its understandable that a wire may get crossed here or there. He's a good dude too, and you can tell how much he cares about the service and quality at his store. The other staff is always friendly and they are very accommodating with pickup, pre pay, curbside, etc. If you haven't been here in a while, I definitely suggest you give them a try again. Thanks again Jason. See you on Friday for the usual! read more

This is an awesome place to eat. We had our order deliver and it was nice and hot!! They have the best Calzones in the area.

As a transplant from Chicago, one of the most difficult adjustments to Madison life has been the lack of quality pizza. It boggles my mind that we are in such a vast wasteland when it comes to pizza! And to find a dine in pizza place with decent offering is even more difficult. I grew up on thin crust Chicago style. Rosati ' s has the best I've come across in my search for a taste of home. They use cheese that tastes like cheese., and Chicago style Italian sausage. I do recommend ordering the thin "double crust" as the standard is too thin and cracker - like. Atmosphere is okay. I wish I didn't have to listen to continuous Frank Sinatra every time for the entire duration of the meal. Customer service was minimal. I'm not one to expect the server to carry on long conversation. But when they ask how we're enjoying the meal, it would be nice if they, at least, pretended as if they were listening /cared. Value is about what I expect for a dine in pizza. Sixteen inch double crust sausage and bacon (we always get more than necessary to have leftovers.) Was about $21. Definitely a favorite when our stomachs are missing home. (I would give 3.5 stars of Yelp allowed.) read more

I've had Rosati's in Chicago and always thought they were a decent pizza, certainly not top 10, but good for a change of pace from the typical places. I stopped by this location since it was near my hotel and I learned they also served Italian Beef sammies, which are hard to find outside the Chicago area -- so they were getting my business after a 12 hour, no lunch work day. Since I had to get an Italian Beef, I also got a thin crust personal pizza (it was my first meal all day, don't judge me!) , in hopes that their thin crust was better than my memories of their deep dish back in Chicago. Unfortunately, while the Italian Beef was much better than expected, the Pizza was not. It wasn't bad, it was just bland and reminded me much like a kit pizza you would get at a bowling alley. read more

Ordered a large sausage deep dish pizza to be delivered. I haven't had deep dish is such a long time but it tasted like I was in Chicago. So Good!!! I would definitely order again! read more

A very large group of us walked in towards closing time on Saturday evening. We were warmly welcomed by the owner. The staff was simply amazing and went out of their was to surprise my son with candles on the pizza to celebrate his bday. The pizza was delicious. This restaurant combines amazing staff, great food and a warm atmosphere! Wish we lived in Madison so we could enjoy this more often! read more

The best pizza in Madison. Don't listen to the other reviews. Everybody knows rosatis is the best. Pizza,sandwiches we have had it all and its all excellent food. read more

Pizza was pretty good, considering it was delivered. Sauce is well-balanced and not sweet (a huge plus!). Cheese seemed to be of high quality. The thicker crust was not to my personal preference (the in-between of the thin and deepdish). I did like the thin crust. I'd definitely order again. read more

By far, the best pizza pies in Madison. Their crust and sauces are exceptional. This Italian joint is decidedly old school. Cheese is spread and calories and fat phobes are not spared. Much of the staff is young, but are all friendly enough. However, you don't come here too feed your ego ... just your face. Rosati's has a massive menu, but you cannot go wrong with any of it. In fact, if you order their sensational Italian sausage, you can't help but go right. Eat up and leave your calorie counter at home ... or else it may explode. read more

I know it's a pizza place - but I have to say, I've never actually eaten pizza there. For me, this is where I go when I have a craving for a Chicago-style hot dog and can't make a run down I-90 to Portillo's. They use yummy Vienna Beef dogs (of course), topped with the usual condiments. (Cute side note: they make mention of ketchup on the menu - that it doesn't belong on a Chicago dog, but they'll do it if they have to.) The place is not fancy - a few booths, red checkered tablecloths. The service is friendly, but not overbearing. (Food, refills, and check arrived exactly when they should.) I'll be back. And one day, I hope to check out their location in Tucson! read more

Just about as perfect as a Chicago-style pizza can get. Their sauce was excellent, and their crust is superb! Sauce on top, just like it should be, piled with loads of toppings and cheese! Service was ok - she kept my drink filled. They only had one server though, and they got busy quickly, so she was very frantic and all over the place. Appetizer sampler was ok, but nothing to write home about. read more

Has been a go to place for pizza for 20 years for us. Tonight is the last night. Two pizzas and cheese stix for 55 bucks, and then they tell us to be there in 35 to pick up. An hour later, and no apologies or explanation, we finally get our pizza. There are too many other options in this town for us to put up with that type of service. I am glad I tipped them for doing nothing. When you screw up, you need to make it right. You lost a long term customer, and I will be sure to tell everyone I know. read more

I was extremely impressed by how quickly they delivered my online order to our business, the accuracy of the order and the taste! We had the Antipasto Salad and The Chopped Salad. We also ordered the breadsticks which are AMAZING. 5++++ stars for Rosati's. They truly never disappoint and are very kind! read more

You gotta get the dough nuggets! These are SO GOOD, and you get a huge mound of them buried in parmesan! We love dining in at Rosati's because it's a such a nice atmosphere. There's something about a place that is nice and dim that makes a restaurant so much more relaxing. The pizza has always been delicious, especially the deep dish! The only thing I haven't liked is the Italian Beef. It isn't seasoned properly, and doesn't taste at all like an Italian Beef sandwich that you would get anywhere in Chicago that made Italian Beef sandwiches so popular. read more

Popcorn as an appetizer? Definitely! I stop in to this location more frequently since the Old Chicago nearby stopped serving the only dish I liked and subsequently closed down - I like to think my hex worked. Huge portions of spaghetti come with my favorite dish, the chicken parm. Excellent garlic bread flanks two chicken breasts, with marinara that is on the sweet side (which I prefer). The only reason they don't get 5 stars is that the service can be a little slow for drink refills. I've occasionally had to stop eating for a few minutes until I could wash some of the food down after a drink refill. The slower things are, the more likely it seems to happen. read more

I've ate here a few times and have always enjoyed my lunches. Last time I went I had ordered the Italian Beef Sandwich. Boy was that puppy good! I ordered the Au Jus sauce on the side and it was an absolutely delectable combination. I've also had the Chicago Dog's here and they are fantastic as well. I enjoy this place since it's close to home and work! read more

They make their pizzas with premium ingredients and are not selfish about how much they give you for toppings. The bread sticks are delicious--definitely my go-to for when I'm craving buttery Italian yumminess. read more

Ordered for delivery to work today with a group of folks. I can't speak on the topic of their pizzas, but as for my portion of the order... First, the price quoted for a personal pizza over the phone was higher than stated on the menu on the website. As well, my portion of the order was charged a separate delivery charge from the main order - though it was all delivered together. Second, the garlic bread was burnt, tough, and gross. Even if you were willing to handle the texture and crumbling bread, you could taste burnt garlic, not just burnt bread. We threw it away. Third, the personal pan pizza (cheese with pineapple). I've had better pizza at various fastfood chains that don't claim to be "authentic Chicago pizza". The sauce especially - yuck. As stated in other reviews, extremely greasy and messy. If you want good pizza in Madison, go to Ian's. read more

This pizza is good to get if you have a big group and you don't want to spend too much money on a more high end pizza. The pizza has a thin crust, but the crust isn't delicious, which is disappointing, since I love the crusts of pizzas. The flavors are mediocre, and I've never ordered this pizza myself before. read more

Great food and customer service even during these challenging times. Even though I'm out of their delivery area, I'll go a little farther to get carry out for the pizza and a couple appetizers. read more

This was my first time trying Rosati's in Madison. Being from Chicago, I was excited to get a taste of home. We ordered a stuffed pizza. The tomato sauce was wonderful, the sausage was pretty good. The crust left me wanting for home, though. The bottom crust was much too thick. The edges weren't crisp at all. And the buttery crust taste wasn't there. The salad was good, as were the dough nuggets. Fried pieces of dough, tossed in cheese and spices. I'll opt for thin crust next time. read more

(First Yelp review) First time ordering through Rosati's. I'm tired of pizza, so I thought I'd try to mix it up a bit and get a sandwich and some sides: meatball parm, garlic wings, and cheese fries. The delivery went OK, no complaints there. The delivery charge was reasonable (about half that of most folks on Grubhub) and the timing was decent. The food, however was an absolute travesty. - SO MUCH SALT. I was unable to finish a single dish because everything was drenched in salt. The bread, the cheese, the meatballs.... all one big briny mess. - The cheese on the sandwich was felt plasticky and tasteless. I'm pretty sure the cheese on the cheese fries came out of a can. Maybe I expected too much from a restaurant in Wisconsin (I didn't realize Rosati's was a chain. I was thinking more along the lines of AJ's in Verona), but I always expect the cheese to be good, at least. - The garlic bread was hard instead of crispy, salty instead of garlicky. - The one positive was that that the Diet Coke was cold. So, in the future... no. Maybe I just got a bad sample, but it was bad enough that I'm not going to give it another shot. read more

This place is awesome! The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is great. I can't get enough of the Italian Beefs and hotdogs. Honestly, I haven't had a hotdog as good since I was last in Chicago. read more

Fantastic dinner! We ordered on grub hub and everything came piping hot! Serving portions are huge but still quality! We will be ordering again very soon! Pasta was AMAZING. read more

If you're looking for cheap pasta, you'll be satisfied. Tastes good, and the garlic bread is nice and garlicky. Delivery was fast and friendly, too. read more

Great carry out service and food quality! Excellent menu choices. Top notch employee service, especially in the time of Covid.

Beware of this place. I ordered a lunch special and it was $7.99. The sandwich fries and drink were included. Sweet and hot peppers were complimentary. My bill was 8.95. How did it get that high? I ordered sweet and hot. They upcharged me! They try to nickel and dime you for other things here all the time. Buyer beware. Seems like the mob priced the menu. read more

Pizza is good. I order the fish for lunch sometimes. It has gotten progressively worse. Soggy fries and 1.5 hours delivery times. Last time I order here. read more

Update: We have gone back and have been happy with the food and the service. I believe our experience described below was an isolated incident. We had to wait over 50 minutes for a small pizza. It was good, but not worth the wait. We got $5 off and were told there was a mix up in the kitchen. read more

Trainee waitress is always challenging. Called ahead for a deep dish pizza still had a wait ., with no crowd. Still took a while Crust a bit dark on the bottom. . Side salad and bread sticks ( soft) grade B plus. Deep dish B. service B. read more

If you are a thin crust fan you'll enjoy Rosati's. You'll also like the Italian beef sandwich, very good. One thing that I learned was their pizza can change with the weather. One time when we where there we asked the waitress if they changed the recipe. She said, "no" and asked "why" and we said, "The pizza was still good, but tasted a little different." About 5-10min the owner came out and asked us about the pizza. We explained it tasted good, but we thought it had a little different taste. He then explained with the high humidity the crust can vary a bit and they try to be as consistent as possible, but it can be a challenge with changes in the weather. He offer us a free pizza the next time we went in, and sure enough it tasted like we remembered on the next visit. Always had good food and service each time we have gone. I'll have to expand my horizons and try the other pizzas crusts like deep dish. read more

Terrible customer service! Ordered food for delivery and were told 45 minutes. We waited an hour and called to check on our food. We were told the driver left 15 minutes earlier. We live 2.5 miles away. Our food was delivered 15 minutes later, cold and missing a side item. We called to complain and were told by the owner that there's nothing he can do but send out our missing salad on the next run. He then told us this is why he wants to get out of this business after 16 years. read more

We had a dinner/movie night with Rosati's and Harry Potter. My wife loved her calzone, the bite I tried was fantastic. Had we just had the calzone this would have been a five star review. I had the gyro dinner and it was good except for a few ends of the meat which were dried out like jerky. Overall a good night very worthy of a solid review. read more

Rosati's Pizza - Leftovers of a calzone, alright well half of it. My wife approves. - Pizza Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place is phenomenal. Whenever we want pizza, this is the place we want to get it from, even if fast food pizza is cheaper. Great Chicago style pizza, in the opinion of this former Chicago native. read more

Philly and fried mushroom were amazing. Cheese curds were average. I also like their blue cheese dip, which I usually am not a fan of. Would get again read more