Naples 15 has long been our favorite restaurant in Madison, but our most recent visit was truly unforgettable. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, with the feel of old-world Naples—stepping inside always feels like being welcomed into an Italian home.
The food is consistently fresh and absolutely delicious. I always order the Ravioli all’Aragosta (lobster ravioli in a white Malvasia crème sauce), which is rich, delicate, and perfectly balanced. My spouse goes for the Linguini Alla Puttanesca with sausage added, and it never disappoints. We always finish with their heavenly Baba paired with Neapolitan cappuccinos, which feels like a little trip to Italy in itself.
What made this visit stand out was our server, Jeremy. Not only was he knowledgeable about the menu and attentive throughout the evening, but he also surprised us by bringing out a small cup of Amaretto and orange juice—on the house—to pair with our Baba and cappuccinos. The combination was phenomenal, and his warm conversation made us feel like extended family.
Naples 15 is more than a restaurant; it’s an experience. Between the cozy atmosphere, fresh authentic dishes, and service that feels like family, it’s easy to see why it’s our go-to spot. Kudos to Jeremy for making an already amazing evening extra special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tierra Franklin
Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and the most courteous team. Highly recommend
Joe Pesci was here tonight - incredible! We came as a group for work a long time ago and the food was incredible. Our team comes from all over the country and they all love it. Now we come every time we're in town and get something different, and it is always spectacular. Sal is excellent and the service is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Reichelt
Authentic Italian foods served to our table by the chef and owner who is first generation. Great experience overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wayne VanBeveren
Absolutely incredible food. We had the burrata, a pizza, and a pasta dish. The best Italian food I’ve ever had, and I’ve tried a lot. The wine was good as well. Wish I lived closer to keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sgodat
Dining at Naples 15 truly felt like being transported to Italy. Salvatore’s warm and genuine hospitality made the evening unforgettable, as if we were guests in his home. Every dish reflected true authenticity—from the pasta to the perfectly crafted pizza. Even the salad stood out in its simplicity, dressed only with high-quality olive oil and fresh lemon. The evening ended with a traditional sfogliatella pastry filled with cream—crisp, flaky, and indulgent—a perfect finale to an exceptional Italian experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaili Singh
A little claustrophobic inside (very crowded & loud), the patio was a little better but there were mosquitoes/ flies. The service was excellent and the food was decent. Plenty of vegetarian options. The dough for the pizza was very good! Everything was very expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nathan Glasbrenner
Best Italian food I've ever had. The neopolitan pizza was an experience.
Great service and food. The owner was very friendly and made sure I had a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
VLA Layne
This is a cute little house restaurant which has been here a very long time. The vibe in this location is very good in feels very Italian. The restaurant was very busy and service was a bit slow. The food was wonderful I had pizza and a vegetarian pasta however the entrees were quite pricey for Italian food. The owner Saul came out and spoke with us to make sure everything was okay he was extremely entertaining and you can tell he has a great passion for this restaurant.
Italian restaurant with great service. The owner has always smile on his place. It’s cozy place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cadyn Y
Safe your money, time, and energy by going anywhere else in downtown Madison.
What a disappointing experience! We made a reservation two weeks in advance for our anniversary and were told that there was an event going on but we could get a table with a reservation. Finally, upon arriving at Naples 15 for our set reservation time, we waited 15 minutes to even speak with the hostess who was running around doing the job of five people all by herself (poor girl!) After the wait, she told us there is only room at the bar and a table wouldn’t be available until around 9pm. This seems to be a somewhat common experience looking at other 1 star reviews. What is the point of accepting a reservation if you won’t honor it?! Of course we would not have driven downtown and wasted our time to be blown off to accommodate the Epic bros and bras for “Epic week” —whatever that means. This experience put a very bad taste in our mouths and despite wanting to try this restaurant for years, we will likely not be back after this.
Service: 1
John Mankowski
The food is second to none. The staff are true professionals & the owner is amazing.
Jaelyn was awesome!!!
Naples 15 has long been our favorite restaurant in Madison, but our most recent visit was truly unforgettable. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, with the feel of old-world Naples—stepping inside always feels like being welcomed into an Italian home.
The food is consistently fresh and absolutely delicious. I always order the Ravioli all’Aragosta (lobster ravioli in a white Malvasia crème sauce), which is rich, delicate, and perfectly balanced. My spouse goes for the Linguini Alla Puttanesca with sausage added, and it never disappoints. We always finish with their heavenly Baba paired with Neapolitan cappuccinos, which feels like a little trip to Italy in itself.
What made this visit stand out was our server, Jeremy. Not only was he knowledgeable about the menu and attentive throughout the evening, but he also surprised us by bringing out a small cup of Amaretto and orange juice—on the house—to pair with our Baba and cappuccinos. The combination was phenomenal, and his warm conversation made us feel like extended family.
Naples 15 is more than a restaurant; it’s an experience. Between the cozy atmosphere, fresh authentic dishes, and service that feels like family, it’s easy to see why it’s our go-to spot. Kudos to Jeremy for making an already amazing evening extra special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and the most courteous team. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Increíble lugar, deliciosa comida, excelente atención. 100% recomendable 💯
Joe Pesci was here tonight - incredible! We came as a group for work a long time ago and the food was incredible. Our team comes from all over the country and they all love it. Now we come every time we're in town and get something different, and it is always spectacular. Sal is excellent and the service is top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Italian foods served to our table by the chef and owner who is first generation. Great experience overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely incredible food. We had the burrata, a pizza, and a pasta dish. The best Italian food I’ve ever had, and I’ve tried a lot. The wine was good as well. Wish I lived closer to keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dining at Naples 15 truly felt like being transported to Italy. Salvatore’s warm and genuine hospitality made the evening unforgettable, as if we were guests in his home. Every dish reflected true authenticity—from the pasta to the perfectly crafted pizza. Even the salad stood out in its simplicity, dressed only with high-quality olive oil and fresh lemon. The evening ended with a traditional sfogliatella pastry filled with cream—crisp, flaky, and indulgent—a perfect finale to an exceptional Italian experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A little claustrophobic inside (very crowded & loud), the patio was a little better but there were mosquitoes/ flies. The service was excellent and the food was decent. Plenty of vegetarian options. The dough for the pizza was very good! Everything was very expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Best Italian food I've ever had. The neopolitan pizza was an experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service and food. The owner was very friendly and made sure I had a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a cute little house restaurant which has been here a very long time. The vibe in this location is very good in feels very Italian. The restaurant was very busy and service was a bit slow. The food was wonderful I had pizza and a vegetarian pasta however the entrees were quite pricey for Italian food. The owner Saul came out and spoke with us to make sure everything was okay he was extremely entertaining and you can tell he has a great passion for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Tiramisu, Neapolitan Pizza
Italian restaurant with great service. The owner has always smile on his place. It’s cozy place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Safe your money, time, and energy by going anywhere else in downtown Madison.
What a disappointing experience! We made a reservation two weeks in advance for our anniversary and were told that there was an event going on but we could get a table with a reservation. Finally, upon arriving at Naples 15 for our set reservation time, we waited 15 minutes to even speak with the hostess who was running around doing the job of five people all by herself (poor girl!) After the wait, she told us there is only room at the bar and a table wouldn’t be available until around 9pm. This seems to be a somewhat common experience looking at other 1 star reviews. What is the point of accepting a reservation if you won’t honor it?! Of course we would not have driven downtown and wasted our time to be blown off to accommodate the Epic bros and bras for “Epic week” —whatever that means. This experience put a very bad taste in our mouths and despite wanting to try this restaurant for years, we will likely not be back after this.
Service: 1
The food is second to none. The staff are true professionals & the owner is amazing.
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