I'm definitely a fan of this new restaurant. The chefs hail from Chicago, and the restaurant has that Chicago feel to it - I think it is a great addition to the Madison scene.
I ordered the crispy chicken, and it was excellent (de-boned, and perfectly crispy). We also ordered dessert and it was well worth it.
The atmosphere is great - while I never went to Peppino's, you can tell that the owners put in quite a bit of work to make the area their own.
I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice evening out.