Delicious food & accommodating restauranteurs. Stopped by right after my flight in and Mel & Enzo gave me a warm welcome. Had Polpett della Casa & Tacconelle Aruzzese Al Funghi, the pasta was fresh made and delicious. Will be back when in Madison, thanks for a great meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe C
Dinner at Osteria Trevi on a Saturday night at 7PM.The Calamari was OK, average at best served in a paper lined metal basket about the size of a 10oz coffee cup with a small bowl of tomato sauce - small portion for $17. The cooking time was spot on, the flavor not so much, including the sprinkle of salt that dressed them. My wife had the tri color salad - a few greens (nice and fresh) with a light dressing that was hardly noticeable and garnished with three thin slices of cheese that were about one by three inches - if that for $13. The lobster ravioli in pink sauce were under cooked and virtually empty - one ravioli did have a tiny piece of lobster in it - the ravioli did not have any other filling such as squash or ricotta as they lay there flat in a flavorless pink sauce. I tried one them from my wife's dish and was disappointed by an empty shell of pasta and one of the worst empty ravioli I have ever sampled. - $29 I had the chicken campagnola with sausage which is three small slices of chicken breast in an opaque flavorless sauce (actually goo would be more accurate) that seemed like a mixture of water and cornstarch flavored with nothing. There were a few pieces of mushroom and a piece of cherry pepper. The dish came with sausage mixed in with the chicken. There were three tiny pieces of thin sausage that were the diameter of a nickel and worth almost as much. There were a couple of pieces of boiled carrot and squash under the chicken - which were cooked well but bland. Also, there was a small scoop of mashed potatoes that made me long for my high school cafeteria. $29. I wanted to like this place but at no point did my wife or I think any dish was good. We were in and out in just more than an hour as the food hit the table quickly and the entree followed my appetizer with barely a moment between the two. The bread they served was enjoyable and unfortunately the highlight of the dinner. Dessert was a no thank you after our dinner experience. I do not expect perfection - but do expect edible. Also worth noting is that the restaurant is located below a dance studio so that you can enjoy the sound of shoes pounding the ceiling above you. Its a noisy restaurant to start as the tables are at most a foot apart lined up against the wall. The bill plus tax and 20% gratuity was $115.00 Its BYOB and if you dare go bring a beverage - you will need it. My lowest standard for a restaurant is -- would I eat here it if it was free? NO I would not.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Joe C.
Dinner at Osteria Trevi on a Saturday night at 7PM. The Calamari was OK, average at best served in a paper lined metal basket about the size of a 10oz coffee cup with a small bowl of tomato sauce - small portion for $17. The cooking time was spot on, the flavor not so much, including the sprinkle of salt that dressed them. My wife had the tri color salad - a few greens (nice and fresh) with a light dressing that was hardly noticeable and garnished with three thin slices of cheese that were about one by three inches - if that for $13. The lobster ravioli in pink sauce were under cooked and virtually empty - one ravioli did have a tiny piece of lobster in it - the ravioli did not have any other filling such as squash or ricotta as they lay there flat in a flavorless pink sauce. I tried one them from my wife's dish and was disappointed by an empty shell of pasta and one of the worst empty ravioli I have ever sampled. - $29 I had the chicken campagnola with sausage which is three small slices of chicken breast in an opaque flavorless sauce (actually goo would be more accurate) that seemed like a mixture of water and cornstarch flavored with nothing. There were a few pieces of mushroom and a piece of cherry pepper. The dish came with sausage mixed in with the chicken. There were three tiny pieces of thin sausage that were the diameter of a nickel and worth almost as much. There were a couple of pieces of boiled carrot and squash under the chicken - which were cooked well but bland. Also, there was a small scoop of mashed potatoes that made me long for my high school cafeteria. $29. I wanted to like this place but at no point did my wife or I think any dish was good. We were in and out in just more than an hour as the food hit the table quickly and the entree followed my appetizer with barely a moment between the two. The bread they served was enjoyable and unfortunately the highlight of the dinner. Dessert was a no thank you after our dinner experience. I do not expect perfection - but do expect edible. Also worth noting is that the restaurant is located below a dance studio so that you can enjoy the sound of shoes pounding the ceiling above you. Its a noisy restaurant to start as the tables are at most a foot apart lined up against the wall. The bill plus tax and 20% gratuity was $115.00 Its BYOB and if you dare go bring a beverage - you will need it. My lowest standard for a restaurant is -- would I eat here it if it was free? NO I would not.
Jeff D.
Food was ok, small portions, terrible service, unless they know you, your on your own . If you're in the area maybe you go, if not don't waste time driving there,
Donna Kupper
Great food with impeccable service at reasonable prices. Had a wonderful time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William DeFabiis
New Years final sitting…Service was abrupt , rude, rushed and inhospitable. They couldn’t wait to clear the table. Atmosphere was uncomfortably noisy. Food portions were very small…example: a table spoon of mash potatoes…two small slices of vegetables. Ordered the salmon…was over salted. Way over priced for what you received. Sadly disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Michael Galvin
Perfect meal on Christmas Eve. Can't wait to come back again for the full menu. The best Bolognese in the area!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Bolognese
Janet Lodato
Wonderful place to relax and eat good food!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ferchartist
Very unpleasant, totally disappointed. Not willingness to accommodate you. if no reservation has been done . I went to this place because my wife had a Christmas Dinner with her colleagues. First of all the attitude of the people at this place made me feel very unwelcome. The staff of this place did not show any empathy no apologies but instead I was advised to go home .
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Steve & Judy Reichman
All around great experience. We were there with a group of 10 people. Everyone really enjoyed their dinner.
Insane!! One of the best I’ve ever been to. Super authentic, great staff, great atmosphere, phenomenal food. 5 star!!
James Sommer
Excellent service, appetizers, main courses, and dessert were enjoyed by our party of 4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Wojtusik
Insane!! One of the best I’ve ever been to. Super authentic, great staff, great atmosphere, phenomenal food. 5 star!!
Larry D
On a Saturday night with all tables filled and hard walls it was noisy enough that with a table of six we were restricted to talking comfortably with those on either side of us. The food was good, but some commented on the relatively small quantity with regard to the prices charged. Appetizers, again, were good, but in limited quantity. The service was pleasant but would be better if the servers knew who got what.
jeff kovatch
Excellent meal. Perfect size portions. The chicken parm was superb especially.
Delicious food & accommodating restauranteurs. Stopped by right after my flight in and Mel & Enzo gave me a warm welcome. Had Polpett della Casa & Tacconelle Aruzzese Al Funghi, the pasta was fresh made and delicious. Will be back when in Madison, thanks for a great meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner at Osteria Trevi on a Saturday night at 7PM.The Calamari was OK, average at best served in a paper lined metal basket about the size of a 10oz coffee cup with a small bowl of tomato sauce - small portion for $17. The cooking time was spot on, the flavor not so much, including the sprinkle of salt that dressed them. My wife had the tri color salad - a few greens (nice and fresh) with a light dressing that was hardly noticeable and garnished with three thin slices of cheese that were about one by three inches - if that for $13. The lobster ravioli in pink sauce were under cooked and virtually empty - one ravioli did have a tiny piece of lobster in it - the ravioli did not have any other filling such as squash or ricotta as they lay there flat in a flavorless pink sauce. I tried one them from my wife's dish and was disappointed by an empty shell of pasta and one of the worst empty ravioli I have ever sampled. - $29 I had the chicken campagnola with sausage which is three small slices of chicken breast in an opaque flavorless sauce (actually goo would be more accurate) that seemed like a mixture of water and cornstarch flavored with nothing. There were a few pieces of mushroom and a piece of cherry pepper. The dish came with sausage mixed in with the chicken. There were three tiny pieces of thin sausage that were the diameter of a nickel and worth almost as much. There were a couple of pieces of boiled carrot and squash under the chicken - which were cooked well but bland. Also, there was a small scoop of mashed potatoes that made me long for my high school cafeteria. $29. I wanted to like this place but at no point did my wife or I think any dish was good. We were in and out in just more than an hour as the food hit the table quickly and the entree followed my appetizer with barely a moment between the two. The bread they served was enjoyable and unfortunately the highlight of the dinner. Dessert was a no thank you after our dinner experience. I do not expect perfection - but do expect edible. Also worth noting is that the restaurant is located below a dance studio so that you can enjoy the sound of shoes pounding the ceiling above you. Its a noisy restaurant to start as the tables are at most a foot apart lined up against the wall. The bill plus tax and 20% gratuity was $115.00 Its BYOB and if you dare go bring a beverage - you will need it. My lowest standard for a restaurant is -- would I eat here it if it was free? NO I would not.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Dinner at Osteria Trevi on a Saturday night at 7PM. The Calamari was OK, average at best served in a paper lined metal basket about the size of a 10oz coffee cup with a small bowl of tomato sauce - small portion for $17. The cooking time was spot on, the flavor not so much, including the sprinkle of salt that dressed them. My wife had the tri color salad - a few greens (nice and fresh) with a light dressing that was hardly noticeable and garnished with three thin slices of cheese that were about one by three inches - if that for $13. The lobster ravioli in pink sauce were under cooked and virtually empty - one ravioli did have a tiny piece of lobster in it - the ravioli did not have any other filling such as squash or ricotta as they lay there flat in a flavorless pink sauce. I tried one them from my wife's dish and was disappointed by an empty shell of pasta and one of the worst empty ravioli I have ever sampled. - $29 I had the chicken campagnola with sausage which is three small slices of chicken breast in an opaque flavorless sauce (actually goo would be more accurate) that seemed like a mixture of water and cornstarch flavored with nothing. There were a few pieces of mushroom and a piece of cherry pepper. The dish came with sausage mixed in with the chicken. There were three tiny pieces of thin sausage that were the diameter of a nickel and worth almost as much. There were a couple of pieces of boiled carrot and squash under the chicken - which were cooked well but bland. Also, there was a small scoop of mashed potatoes that made me long for my high school cafeteria. $29. I wanted to like this place but at no point did my wife or I think any dish was good. We were in and out in just more than an hour as the food hit the table quickly and the entree followed my appetizer with barely a moment between the two. The bread they served was enjoyable and unfortunately the highlight of the dinner. Dessert was a no thank you after our dinner experience. I do not expect perfection - but do expect edible. Also worth noting is that the restaurant is located below a dance studio so that you can enjoy the sound of shoes pounding the ceiling above you. Its a noisy restaurant to start as the tables are at most a foot apart lined up against the wall. The bill plus tax and 20% gratuity was $115.00 Its BYOB and if you dare go bring a beverage - you will need it. My lowest standard for a restaurant is -- would I eat here it if it was free? NO I would not.
Food was ok, small portions, terrible service, unless they know you, your on your own . If you're in the area maybe you go, if not don't waste time driving there,
Great food with impeccable service at reasonable prices. Had a wonderful time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
New Years final sitting…Service was abrupt , rude, rushed and inhospitable. They couldn’t wait to clear the table. Atmosphere was uncomfortably noisy. Food portions were very small…example: a table spoon of mash potatoes…two small slices of vegetables. Ordered the salmon…was over salted. Way over priced for what you received. Sadly disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Perfect meal on Christmas Eve. Can't wait to come back again for the full menu. The best Bolognese in the area!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Bolognese
Wonderful place to relax and eat good food!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very unpleasant, totally disappointed. Not willingness to accommodate you. if no reservation has been done . I went to this place because my wife had a Christmas Dinner with her colleagues. First of all the attitude of the people at this place made me feel very unwelcome. The staff of this place did not show any empathy no apologies but instead I was advised to go home .
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
All around great experience. We were there with a group of 10 people. Everyone really enjoyed their dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Insane!! One of the best I’ve ever been to. Super authentic, great staff, great atmosphere, phenomenal food. 5 star!!
Excellent service, appetizers, main courses, and dessert were enjoyed by our party of 4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Insane!! One of the best I’ve ever been to. Super authentic, great staff, great atmosphere, phenomenal food. 5 star!!
On a Saturday night with all tables filled and hard walls it was noisy enough that with a table of six we were restricted to talking comfortably with those on either side of us. The food was good, but some commented on the relatively small quantity with regard to the prices charged. Appetizers, again, were good, but in limited quantity. The service was pleasant but would be better if the servers knew who got what.
Excellent meal. Perfect size portions. The chicken parm was superb especially.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5