The place isn’t bad — it has a good location and the food tastes good. However, the menu is very limited, and the waiters respond in an annoyed, even rude manner when asked about a dish.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Mila K
First visit — cozy, classy space but a bit small and noisy when full.
Starters (Indivia and Rape Rosé salads) were fresh and flavorful. Mains (pappardelle and salmon) were just okay. Tiramisu was excellent and the highlight. Service was decent but slowed down when it got busy. Food was a bit pricey for the quality. Nice to try once, but with better Italian options around, I’d only come back for drinks — we liked the wine and Aperol Spritz.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lloyd Jagai
Stopped for a few cocktails before a concert and the entire team, including the Chef was exceptionally nice! They brought us free food to enjoy with our cocktails. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there with the Chef and staff. 5 stars!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Hale
Top-notch spot for Italian 🤌 Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
JAS Aquatic Designs “JAS AQUATICS”
Absolutely Loved This Spot!
Just walking by, you can’t help but notice how clean and inviting it looks inside. My friend and I asked to sit indoors—no problem at all. Right away, we were served bottled water and ordered two drinks called the “Verde.” You get to choose your base—vodka, gin, or tequila—and wow, the drinks were amazing.
The food menu? You could close your eyes and pick anything and still end up with a great dish. The pizza is light, clean, and feels organic—super flavorful but not heavy or bloating.
Our host, John, was incredibly informative and even told us about some off-menu specials personally prepared by the chef, Dennis. Huge bonus!
The service was on point—no dirty plates sitting around, clean utensils, and an overall great vibe. We came during a bright summer day, and the place had such a lively, vibrant energy. Whether you’re in the mood to share or go all in solo, you won’t regret stopping here. Definitely a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sinclair
Absolutely amazing food enough said
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Петр Москвитин
was extremely disappointed with the Seafood Platter at this restaurant. One of the oysters was clearly not fresh — it had a very unpleasant smell and an even worse taste. Serving spoiled seafood is not only unacceptable but also dangerous. This experience completely ruined the meal. I categorically do not recommend this place and urge others to be cautious.
Ersi Mitrousia
Had such a great experience at Bar Italia on Madison! I stopped in for a cocktail and was served by Karen, who was absolutely fantastic—warm, attentive, and genuinely made the visit special. She recommended the cucumber martini, which was crisp, refreshing, and perfectly crafted. I also had the Sardinian bread, and it was flavorful and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is chic yet inviting, and the service truly stands out. Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
oya mungan
Branzino always my favorite. Service amazing .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Davis
My family and I had a lovely late afternoon lunch here! The food was excellent. I had the agnolotti and the rest of the table had salads, and everyone commented on how much they enjoyed their food. Hunter was our server and was wonderful! The service was fantastic from every member of the staff, and we had a lovely conversation with who I think was the manager or owner. A lovely experience and we’ll absolutely return the next time we’re in town!
The food was good great 👌 Service was outstanding 👏 The place is just a little noisy I ate pasta & pizza 🍕 😋
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samira Nebihu
I had an amazing experience at Bar Italia. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding, with each dish packed with flavor and beautifully presented. A special shout-out to Baccalà mantecato, three days of preparation for a true masterpiece of flavor! Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for delicious food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Freskim Rama
This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. From the vibrant salad to the perfectly tender short rib, every dish was absolutely delicious. The Baccala Mantecato, a first for me, was incredible — you can really taste the care that goes into its three-day preparation. The presentation was flawless, and every detail made the meal unforgettable. I can't wait to come back! A huge thanks goes to the Chef and all the staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Golnaz J N
I got a martini, which was fine. It would be nice if the staff were really friendly rather than pretending to be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
z bt
Literally mixing style food and with likely italien style service. The food are probably pre-prepared and you paid 40 bucks for small portion chickens.
The place isn’t bad — it has a good location and the food tastes good. However, the menu is very limited, and the waiters respond in an annoyed, even rude manner when asked about a dish.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
First visit — cozy, classy space but a bit small and noisy when full.
Starters (Indivia and Rape Rosé salads) were fresh and flavorful. Mains (pappardelle and salmon) were just okay. Tiramisu was excellent and the highlight.
Service was decent but slowed down when it got busy. Food was a bit pricey for the quality.
Nice to try once, but with better Italian options around, I’d only come back for drinks — we liked the wine and Aperol Spritz.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Stopped for a few cocktails before a concert and the entire team, including the Chef was exceptionally nice! They brought us free food to enjoy with our cocktails. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there with the Chef and staff. 5 stars!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top-notch spot for Italian 🤌 Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely Loved This Spot!
Just walking by, you can’t help but notice how clean and inviting it looks inside. My friend and I asked to sit indoors—no problem at all. Right away, we were served bottled water and ordered two drinks called the “Verde.” You get to choose your base—vodka, gin, or tequila—and wow, the drinks were amazing.
The food menu? You could close your eyes and pick anything and still end up with a great dish. The pizza is light, clean, and feels organic—super flavorful but not heavy or bloating.
Our host, John, was incredibly informative and even told us about some off-menu specials personally prepared by the chef, Dennis. Huge bonus!
The service was on point—no dirty plates sitting around, clean utensils, and an overall great vibe. We came during a bright summer day, and the place had such a lively, vibrant energy. Whether you’re in the mood to share or go all in solo, you won’t regret stopping here. Definitely a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing food enough said
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
was extremely disappointed with the Seafood Platter at this restaurant. One of the oysters was clearly not fresh — it had a very unpleasant smell and an even worse taste. Serving spoiled seafood is not only unacceptable but also dangerous. This experience completely ruined the meal. I categorically do not recommend this place and urge others to be cautious.
Had such a great experience at Bar Italia on Madison! I stopped in for a cocktail and was served by Karen, who was absolutely fantastic—warm, attentive, and genuinely made the visit special. She recommended the cucumber martini, which was crisp, refreshing, and perfectly crafted. I also had the Sardinian bread, and it was flavorful and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is chic yet inviting, and the service truly stands out. Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Branzino always my favorite. Service amazing .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I had a lovely late afternoon lunch here! The food was excellent. I had the agnolotti and the rest of the table had salads, and everyone commented on how much they enjoyed their food. Hunter was our server and was wonderful! The service was fantastic from every member of the staff, and we had a lovely conversation with who I think was the manager or owner. A lovely experience and we’ll absolutely return the next time we’re in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was good great 👌
Service was outstanding 👏
The place is just a little noisy
I ate pasta & pizza 🍕 😋
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an amazing experience at Bar Italia. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding, with each dish packed with flavor and beautifully presented. A special shout-out to Baccalà mantecato, three days of preparation for a true masterpiece of flavor! Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for delicious food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. From the vibrant salad to the perfectly tender short rib, every dish was absolutely delicious. The Baccala Mantecato, a first for me, was incredible — you can really taste the care that goes into its three-day preparation. The presentation was flawless, and every detail made the meal unforgettable. I can't wait to come back!
A huge thanks goes to the Chef and all the staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got a martini, which was fine. It would be nice if the staff were really friendly rather than pretending to be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Literally mixing style food and with likely italien style service. The food are probably pre-prepared and you paid 40 bucks for small portion chickens.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
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