Jan 9, 2020

A board filled with Italian cooking ingredients including pasta, garlic, and basil.Italian food is comforting, filling, and flavorful. Even the pickiest eaters love Italian food. If you’re trying to decide where your family should have dinner, an Italian restaurant is always a safe bet. Whether you’re a fan of pizza, pasta, or seafood, there are plenty of Italian food options throughout Madison, Wisconsin.

Naples 15

Naples 15 calls itself the “gateway to Southern Italy.” The authentic Italian cuisine is crafted from fresh and flavorful ingredients. The owner and executive chef of Naples 15, Salvatore Di Scala, spent much of his life in Italy with his family, where he learned to cook traditional Neapolitan cuisine. He uses his understanding of classic regional culinary skills to bring outstanding Italian food to Madison.

Novanta

Everybody loves pizza. At Novanta, you can grab a slice of delicious Neapolitan pizza. You can build your own pizza, order a specialty pizza off the menu, or you can order an insalate or caprese. If you’re craving Italian, Novanta brings you all of the flavors you are seeking. Novanta even sells wine that pairs perfectly with its menu.

Porta Bella

Porta Bella serves up all of your favorite signature Italian dishes. Their food is comfortable, fresh, and filling. Some of the most popular menu items include the Garibaldi sandwich, which was named one of Madison’s best sandwiches by Isthmus magazine; the Porta salad with garbanzo beans, ham, salami, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese; one of the 11 specialty pizzas or a build-you-own option; and lasagna made with Italian-seasoned beef and homemade tomato sauce.

Ian’s Pizza

Looking for creative and innovative pizza options? You can find a variety of unique pizza variations at Ian’s Pizza. Ian’s all-time best seller is the Mac n’ Cheese pizza, which is made from creme, mozzarella, macaroni noodles, and cheddar. Another one-of-a-kind choice is the Smoked Brisket and Tots pizza made from house-made barbecue sauce, mozzarella, smoked brisket, and Tater Tots.

Osteria Papavero

You can stop by Osteria Papavero for a delicious Italian lunch during your break at work, or you can spend the evening at this restaurant for dinner. Some of Osteria Papavero’s dinner menu options include a braised lentil soup with paprika, cumin, carrot and onion called lenticchie, the Antipasto di Pesce made with octopus, calamari, scallops, gigante bean salad, and other ingredients; or the daily risotto.

Lombardino’s

If you’re hungry for some gourmet Italian food, but don’t feel like getting dressed up for dinner, visit Lombardino’s. This friendly neighborhood restaurant serves up mouthwatering Italian food in a casual atmosphere. It serves everything from brick oven pizzas, to pasta, to meat prepared on a wood-fired grill. Don’t forget dessert: At Lombardino’s, you can finish off your meal with an olive oil, almond, and rosemary cake, bocca nera, pumpkin budino, or several other tasty treats.

Whether you’re looking for a formal Italian meal or a casual bite to eat, there is an Italian restaurant in Madison for you. If you want to try all of them, you will need a vehicle to drive around town. Shop at Smart Toyota to find new and used vehicles that can help you get from here to there.

 

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