Met a couple friends here for my first taste of Paisan's, and I liked the atmosphere and the food. We were seated by the windows overlooking lake Monona, and right next to the roaring fireplace. I ordered the cannelloni stuffed full with cheese and covered in tomato sauce.
They don't serve their lunch menu on the weekends... but their waiter was good, and I had no complaints about my meal.
I would certainly check out Paisan's again, possibly the pizza they are known for next time.