Italian restaurants in Madison

Italian restaurants serve sit-down meals built around pasta, pizza, roasted meats and wine, and many also handle private parties, catering and gift cards. If you are weighing a few options in Madison, WI, start by asking whether the kitchen makes its pasta in-house and how pizza is cooked, since wood-fired and Neapolitan styles taste quite different. For a larger group or a special night, call ahead to confirm the private room or event menu, and ask whether theater dinners or kitchen table seating need a reservation. Booking early on weekends is usually the safest choice.