Osteria Novella
At Osteria Novella, we are dedicated to creating an experience that brings the heart of the Amalfi Coast to the heart of Madison. Rooted in Italian tradition and family heritage, our mission is to share the vibrant flavors, stories, and warmth of Southern Italy through handcrafted dishes, house-made pastas, sourdough pizzas, and our signature Novella Limoncello.
Menu Items
Margherita Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Budino
Budino
Not offered to go
Cavatelli
Cavatelli
Eight-finger cavatelli, mortadella, basil pesto, smoked Pecorino, sun-dried tomatoes, stracciatella, toasted pistachios
Allegras Pasta
Allegras Pasta
Linguine with olive oil and a dash of salt. Parmesan cheese optional.
Pizza Special
Pizza Special
Verdure al Forno
Verdure al Forno
Oven roasted seasonal vegetables, red bell pepper mostarda, confit garlic, oven dried smoked ricotta
Warm Olives
Warm Olives
Mediterranean olive mix, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, orange, fennel, EVOO
Insalata Cavolo
Insalata Cavolo
Finely chopped kale, toasted breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano, lemon vinaigrette
Eggplant Fritters
Eggplant Fritters
Eggplant, ricotta, aged provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, sun dried tomato pesto, basil
Scallops
Scallops
Pan seared bay scallops, roasted cauliflower, green beans, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper hummus, lemon vinaigrette, fresh herbs
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Ahi tuna, cucumbers, shallots, chives, toasted hazelnuts, radishes, garlic crostini, sun-dried tomato aioli, lemon vinaigrette, salsa verde
Burrata
Burrata
Sun dried tomato pesto, sott'olio mushrooms, arugula, fresh burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, basil, balsamic glaze, toasted bread
Recent Reviews
Margherita Pizza
"We did the gluten free crust (no additional charge) and it was very good. "
Margherita Pizza
"Gf crust was great"
Cavatelli
"Amazing gf pasta!"
Service was good. Music was a little loud but overall I loved the ambiance of this restaurant.
Cavatelli
"This was very good. I loved the pistachios in it. "