Osteria Novella

Osteria Novella is an Italian restaurant on Madison's West Side that focuses on dishes from southern Italy's Amalfi Coast. The menu centers on house-made pastas, sourdough pizzas and handcrafted dishes, and the restaurant also makes its own Novella Limoncello. Executive Chef Giovanni Novella grew up in the fishing village of Torre del Greco and trained in Sorrento and Amalfi, which shapes much of the cooking.

The restaurant is at 2903 University Avenue and is open for dinner, with evening hours Monday through Saturday. Gift cards are sold through the website, and the team describes it as a neighborhood gathering place. Local press has covered its opening, including a Madison Magazine profile and a Capital Times first look.