We've been going here on and off for years. The pasta dishes and sandwiches are great. The pizza is decent - I've had better. The pizza is better on some days than on others. The place sometimes is very busy, which is probably a testament to their popularity. That said, they don't handle volume as well as other places, especially for takeout. On one too many occasions, we've ordered takeout and were told to show up in 45-60 minutes. We dutifully wait and show up at the appointed time only to be told "just a few more minutes". Half an hour later, it's clear they only started our food when we showed up. We would have preferred they been honest so we could have chosen whether to wait. This has happened more times than we would prefer to count, but only when they're busy (such as on Friday nights in the spring). We don't eat in often but generally enjoy when we do so. You just want to make sure you get the right table. If you're seated out of sight, it can be difficult to flag down a server, such as when you need a refill on your drink. Sit in the right place and you're good to go. Overall, try to go when they're not too busy and you should enjoy. If service was slightly better and pizza was more consistent, I'd give it 4 stars. 3 stars for now.
Chava Ellman-leavell
I had a fantastic experience here! The food was so good that I wanted seconds of everything we ordered. The service was also fantastic; our server was incredibly nice and helpful, consistently checking in on our table to see if we needed anything and ensuring we never waited too long. The atmosphere was delightful, and everything was clean and neat. If I could, I would give this restaurant six stars. I will definitely be going back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Dreifuss
First time here. The pizzas looks scrumptious but we decided to order appetizers and dinners. There were eight of us and we ordered six different dinners and we were all thrilled with the way our food was cooked and the way it tasted. The appetizers were actually absolutely delicious. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elias Ruiz 1721
Friendly staff, good cooks as well as a nice atmosphere. There is not much more you can ask for from a restaurant. Whether you are looking for a slice to go on your lunch break or a sit down meal with friends, family, or a significant other, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Nicky’s Firehouse. They’ve got great Italian dishes as well as a mix of sandwiches and burgers to cater to those who want a taste of something different. They have a rear parking lot as well as street parking right in front. Located in the center of Madison, this is a great lunch and dinner spot for anyone who’s looking for a good meal and a good time. Nicky’s Firehouse is a must try restaurant in Madison.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
carl kellgren
Great food and great service in a wonderful rustic atmosphere! Great for a quick bite, take out or a great night out with friends and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian O.
I've been sitting here for the past 30 minutes, no water, no waiter, just a menu. What are we doing here? Absolute shambles in this restaurant. If you ever consider going to the firehouse, just know, you're going to get burned.
Domenica Mousa
We used Nicky's Firehouse for our rehearsal dinner and they were great! Food was delicious & price was reasonable! Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Chris Paolella
Great thin crust fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karan Sethi
Nice ambience, good pizza & great vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Pockets
Pizza is good, best in Madison. Cheese steaks are good, and prices are affordable. Very good pizzeria. Ask for pizza to be made thin and well done for the best experience.
Great food and friendly staff, it’s a must try if you haven’t
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris G.
Decent pizza and chicken wings. It was also convenient and easy to park for takeout service.
Stacey G.
Great local restaurant! Here are some of my favorites: We like the grandma pie Beet salad and baby arugula salads are great Salmon pesto with cavatteli pasta - delicious!! They have homemade pasta and it's delicious They have a big indoor seating area and are great for groups They are family friendly
Mary Ellen Lloyd
Great pizza and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent F.
Nice ambiance and friendly service. Pizza is decent, pasta is so-so but the calamari we ordered for takeout was SPOILED ROTTEN. Thankfully I spit it out but the Dog grabbed a piece off the floor and now has bloody diarrhea. Scary stuff. Cannot recommend for anything more than a plain cheese pie. Although, according to Barstool Sports, they did a "pull me back" to make the critic something fresher. So, try and get your pizza right out of the oven if you can.
We've been going here on and off for years. The pasta dishes and sandwiches are great. The pizza is decent - I've had better. The pizza is better on some days than on others. The place sometimes is very busy, which is probably a testament to their popularity. That said, they don't handle volume as well as other places, especially for takeout. On one too many occasions, we've ordered takeout and were told to show up in 45-60 minutes. We dutifully wait and show up at the appointed time only to be told "just a few more minutes". Half an hour later, it's clear they only started our food when we showed up. We would have preferred they been honest so we could have chosen whether to wait. This has happened more times than we would prefer to count, but only when they're busy (such as on Friday nights in the spring). We don't eat in often but generally enjoy when we do so. You just want to make sure you get the right table. If you're seated out of sight, it can be difficult to flag down a server, such as when you need a refill on your drink. Sit in the right place and you're good to go. Overall, try to go when they're not too busy and you should enjoy. If service was slightly better and pizza was more consistent, I'd give it 4 stars. 3 stars for now.
I had a fantastic experience here! The food was so good that I wanted seconds of everything we ordered. The service was also fantastic; our server was incredibly nice and helpful, consistently checking in on our table to see if we needed anything and ensuring we never waited too long. The atmosphere was delightful, and everything was clean and neat. If I could, I would give this restaurant six stars. I will definitely be going back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. The pizzas looks scrumptious but we decided to order appetizers and dinners. There were eight of us and we ordered six different dinners and we were all thrilled with the way our food was cooked and the way it tasted. The appetizers were actually absolutely delicious. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff, good cooks as well as a nice atmosphere. There is not much more you can ask for from a restaurant. Whether you are looking for a slice to go on your lunch break or a sit down meal with friends, family, or a significant other, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Nicky’s Firehouse. They’ve got great Italian dishes as well as a mix of sandwiches and burgers to cater to those who want a taste of something different. They have a rear parking lot as well as street parking right in front. Located in the center of Madison, this is a great lunch and dinner spot for anyone who’s looking for a good meal and a good time. Nicky’s Firehouse is a must try restaurant in Madison.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great service in a wonderful rustic atmosphere! Great for a quick bite, take out or a great night out with friends and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been sitting here for the past 30 minutes, no water, no waiter, just a menu. What are we doing here? Absolute shambles in this restaurant. If you ever consider going to the firehouse, just know, you're going to get burned.
We used Nicky's Firehouse for our rehearsal dinner and they were great! Food was delicious & price was reasonable! Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great thin crust fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice ambience, good pizza & great vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pizza is good, best in Madison. Cheese steaks are good, and prices are affordable. Very good pizzeria. Ask for pizza to be made thin and well done for the best experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Great food and friendly staff, it’s a must try if you haven’t
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent pizza and chicken wings. It was also convenient and easy to park for takeout service.
Great local restaurant! Here are some of my favorites: We like the grandma pie Beet salad and baby arugula salads are great Salmon pesto with cavatteli pasta - delicious!! They have homemade pasta and it's delicious They have a big indoor seating area and are great for groups They are family friendly
Great pizza and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice ambiance and friendly service. Pizza is decent, pasta is so-so but the calamari we ordered for takeout was SPOILED ROTTEN. Thankfully I spit it out but the Dog grabbed a piece off the floor and now has bloody diarrhea. Scary stuff. Cannot recommend for anything more than a plain cheese pie. Although, according to Barstool Sports, they did a "pull me back" to make the critic something fresher. So, try and get your pizza right out of the oven if you can.