Italian · Hilldale

Osteria Novella

4.8(201)$$ItalianOpen · closes 9 PM

2903 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705

Hours

Monday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday4:00 – 10:00 PM
SundayClosed

Directions Website (608) 230-6877

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Andrew C
5.02 months ago
Outstanding birthday dinner here. We did the Cavolo salad, Pepperoni Pizza, Mezze Maniche Genovese, and the Muffaletta sandwich. The Muffaletta now has my vote for the top sandwich in Madison. Salad and Pizza were outstanding, but would rotate pastas my next visit. Will be back! Great spot!

Angela Kilty
4.04 months ago
Loved the details of the decor. Food was great and really echoed the Italian background. The servers and bartenders were all very friendly. Note: Seating at the peak time of dinner was extremely limited because there is not a lot of space in the restaurant. Though every space was filled when we ate there. Would recommend a reservation but not necessary if you want to find a limited spot at the bar or wait for an opening. Once it gets nice out.. there is a patio that I would assume would be used for dining as well. (Which would be great for summer evenings.) Popular place in a strip mall type scenario with an apartment behind sharing the same parking lot. Makes it a little tight and chaotic when the restaurant is busy. Not a lot of options for parking unless you park down the side streets and walk. (Which will be fine on a nice day.)

Twety Grace Torena
5.05 months ago
Trying a New Italian Restaurant in Madison! 1000/10 The Bartender is Awesome 😎 She’s a Rockstar 😉 The place is clean and neat, the food very delicious 🤤 I would definitely coming back here and 💯% recommended if you are an Italian lover!!

Feixuan Wu (Fay)
5.06 months ago
Impressive food and thoughtful service (with name and date on the box). One suggestion is that it would be better to mention adding bread requires $5, to avoid surprising bill. The room is a bit dim. But overall it is a great restaurant and will come again.

Nick Lombardino
5.06 months ago
Absolutely worth the hype. It was busy when we arrived, so we grabbed seats at the bar and ended up loving the experience. The service was exceptional from start to finish, the ambiance felt warm and lively without being overwhelming, and the food was next level. We ordered the burrata, rigatoni, and pappardelle ai porcini, and every dish was outstanding. Already looking forward to going back.