The only reason I won't give Porta Bella a 1 star rating is because they liquored me up and our waitress was a gem.
The food, however, tasted synthetic. The chicken resembled something in a Hungry Man's dinner. The breading was soggy and the taste was bland. The pasta was cooked fine, however the sauce must have come out of a can.
Go to Greenbush if you want good italian food in Madison.