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!“

“I have to tell you this: some of the best pizza that I've had, I have to say, is even better than Salvatore's tomato pies. They're good, don't get me wrong, but the crust on these pizzas is amazing. The sauce is amazing.

Another thing: if they were to move to Kansas, specifically Kansas City, Wichita, Kansas, and Topeka, they would dominate Domino's, Papa John's, Little Caesars, and Pizza Hut. They would take them all out of business.

When I go home to Kansas, it's definitely going to be a disappointment when I go back to that pizza. I'm going to always think of Rocco's.“

“Mama Mia!!! This place is awesome!! I went in for lunch on a Saturday and received a warm greeting from their General Manager,Leo. They were able to seat me quickly and I was immediately welcomed by Carley. Carley has a great personality and took great care of me! The food and atmosphere all wonderful! I will definitely be back!“

“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“

“My kiddo and I often stop here after visiting the kid cafe next door - the pizza is a yummy, nostalgic treat, and I always enjoy chatting with the older gentleman at the cash register, he has a wonderful sense of humor. Bonus points for playing Cream, Jimmy Hendrix, and other great vintage tunes!“

“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!“