21 Best Italian Restaurants in Madison

“Always amazing here. Food , atmosphere, staff, and great cocktails to boot.“

“Y'all.…. this place is out of this world!! Everything from the wine, appetizers, entrée desserts and coffee are just phenomenal!! Do not pass this place up! I love the line of this chef… The way the music goes, that’s the we dance! And that’s exactly what this place is all about. Everyone loves this place! Tony Bennet and famous athletes from all over - including Reggie Bush!“

“Great experience…everything from the ambiance to the waitstaff to the drinks, appetizers, entree, desserts and coffee were amazing!“

“I've been going to Ginos for years! Best sandwiches in Madison! I'm just sorry they aren't open more! Love, love, LOVE them!!!“

“After 29 years of living near Madison, we finally went for dinner last night. Everything was delicious- mocktail, bruschetta, both pasta dishes (mushroom truffle & sausage rigatoni), as well as the light, fluffy desserts (butterscotch pudding & cheesecake with rhubarb/strawberry compote). Super happy our waiter, James, sent us home with an extra baguette & recommended making French toast - which we did today! We’ll be back with friends and recommending to others!“

“Me and my family stopped by a day ago. The customer service was amazing. If I remember correctly, our server’s name was Trinity. He was very kind to my grandma . Also, the food was delicious, our server recommended I try the strawberry burrata which was amazing. I would stop by again. Five stars.“

“Good food and nice place!“

“We have been to Nonno's at least 4 times in the past few years! This restaurant is the absolute best Italian food our family has ever had. The service is top notch! Our son Sean loves going here and always orders the Chicken Alfredo with lots and lots of cheese. I always order Spaghetti Bolognese which never disappoints!! Thank you to our waiter and the staff for your wonderful hospitality and service.“

“Two of their standard items can be made vegan - neither are vegan by default so just ask. Totally worth it, pick up some sourdough while you are there.“

“The pizza is amazing. Staff are great! I love the atmosphere!“

“My granddaughter and I was touring downtown Madison about two weeks ago, we came across D’Vino as we walked. The special for the day was crab cake and green fried tomatoes, of course we went in to order. The food was amazing. My granddaughter love the atmosphere of the restaurant and so did I .She order a pizza that was the best she ever had. The food was so good, even the water was great. We will be back!“

“I Love this location. The service is always fantastic. Gavin was our server this evening. He was attentive, made certain we had everything we needed, checked on us often, made our birthday celebration memorable. It was busy and we would never dream of inconveniencing the staff with a birthday serenade but Gavin still rounded them up to our delight. Take care of your staff OG & definitely recognize this servers talent!“

“I had a great experience at Olive Garden today, thanks to Natalia. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout my visit.

What stood out the most was her kindness. Since I was about to hit the road and my phone battery was low, she even lent me a phone charger, which was a huge help and something I really appreciated.

Excellent service, a welcoming attitude, and genuine care for customers. Natalia went above and beyond, and she made my visit memorable. Thank you!“

“Food was amazing and service was excellent!! Fresh and authentic homemade food.“

“We had heard some mixed reviews but dinner last night was perfect! The food was all done exceptionally well and service was fantastic. First time and had a great time. Looking forward to coming back and trying some new things! Salmon and broccolini tasted perfect and my dining partner enjoyed their steak and mashed potatoes. Thank you for the wonderful meal and the servers for being so lovely.“

“Bunky’s is simply amazing! They catered our wedding 12 years ago. Authentic Mediterranean food, expertly prepared, with superb customer service... highly recommend!“

“If you’re in the Monona area or nearby cities and craving pizza, Rocky Rococo absolutely delivers 🔥🍕
From the moment you walk in, the vibe is welcoming and friendly, and the staff go out of their way to make you feel taken care of. The pizza? Next level. Perfectly thick, buttery crust with just the right amount of crisp, loaded with fresh toppings and rich, flavorful sauce. Every bite tastes like it was made with care.
The slices are huge, the ingredients taste fresh, and everything comes out hot and fast—exactly what you want when you’re hungry. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or feeding a group, this place hits every time.
Honestly one of the best spots in the area for comfort food done right. Highly recommend if you want consistently great pizza and friendly service. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“We came in on a Monday night in the summer. We have been coming here a lot recently. We love the food! Pizza is great, salads and meatballs too! Our table tonight was two young kids and two adults. Most people wouldn't want our table. Servers don't like kids. I assume that means low bill and low tip. However, my husband and I have worked in the restaurant business for a long time! We know how to tip and never order off the kids menu. We were told our server Lydia would be with us shortly. However she never came by. I had to ask for service after we came in to eat and we're very hungry. It was my daughter's birthday and they just got done with Ju Jitsu practice. My daughter told me she was starving. I know! She never came to the table. We were ignored for a while and told to order at the counter. There were open tables and not too many people in the restaurant. Thank you to the shift manager who finally helped us. We also asked Lydia to help with our check at the end and she told us she couldn't help us. She was so rude! Thanks Lydia. If you go on a weekday you might not even get service unless you ask. We'll be back to eat the food and hope we don't ever get Lydia. She was only serving two tables and both were finished before we got our food. She was not that busy but decided she didn't want to serve us.“

“The service was the best. Araceli was amazing server , help us with everything we need , the best GF menu I had so far .. I recommend this place very clean classy .. Barb the manager came and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed .. very happy and I’m definitely going to be back soon“

“Called 4xs and drove up to location. Neither got an answer… Google states hours as open until 8pm?

Edit 5/26: have gone back a the last few Weeks for their weekly special. The service was fast , food has been fresh, staff chill and laid back. They earned an update from former rating. Happy to! Keep it up!“

“Always excellent pizza and sandwiches. we've never been disappointed. fun staff, Aubrey is very fun and an excellent waitperson. we love her! best pizza in Madison. highly recommended!“