The food is very good, so I feel bad giving fewer than 4 stars. This is actual authentic Italian food, which isn't that easy to come by in the Midwest (sorry people). Everything from the pasta to the pizza to that baked cheese appetizer is great.
The ambience is really nice too! I like the raised area for tables.
A few issues that made me consider giving three stars:
- horribly slow service. there were maybe two other occupied tables on a weekday evening but we were still basically ignored.
Took forever to order, get our drinks, etc.
Like an absurd about of time for things that, unlike food, have no reason to take a long time.
- NYC prices in Madison. I get it, you're a good restaurant, but you just won't be successful when there are plenty of other great places that are much more affordable. Seriously more expensive than A Pig in A Fur Coat and Heritage...