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Villa Dolce, Middleton, WI
Villa Dolce, Middleton, WI
Villa Dolce, Middleton, WI
Villa Dolce, Middleton, WI
Villa Dolce, Middleton, WI

Villa Dolce

4.7
4.7
594 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A modern Italian cafe in the heart of downtown historic Middleton. With a contemporary vibe this fusion Italian gem features unique topping gourmet pizzas, handmade pasta and famous Gelato.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 833-0033
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Villa Dolceʼs accurate, on time and delicious catering is available to parties of up to 100 people, anywhere in Middleton. Our fresh Italian cuisine will please all of your guests with a variety of appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, and desserts. From business luncheons to bridal showers, anniversary parties to graduations, our long list of returning and regular catering customers are proof of our client satisfaction. Call or email our owner, Faton Lumani, at 608-833-0033 or info@villadolcecafe.com

What 594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Healthy

  • Wisconsin

    Italian

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Value

  • Madison

    Healthy

  • Madison

    Hot spot

  • Madison

    Neighborhood gem

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

594 Reviews
  1. AbbieJ

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was yummy and the service was great! Very cool spot

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  2. mgcmgcmgcp

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love! Great food and dessert! Great wine options!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Villa Dolce is phenomenal. From the best espresso martinis in town to the best pizza in town combined with consistently fabulous service-they have it all! We love coming here for special occasions, date nights, and of course the crème brûlée. They have many delicious, unique craft cocktails, excellent pasta, pizza, and desserts. You don’t want to miss this family owned Middleton gem.

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  4. RMSmith

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food. Really nice servers. Only complaint was that the music was not relaxing.

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  5. JimL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service and wonderful food. The restaurant was busy but everything went very smoothly. I would highly recommend and we will definitely return.

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  6. SteveL

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    I ordered Cacio e Pepe with the shrimp add-on. Nothing was right about this dish. First off, never do the shrimp add-on option for any of the pastas. It was $12 and I got exactly 4 medium sized shrimp - total rip off. And the shrimp were rubbery and not seasoned. Second, "Pepe" is right there in the name but there was barely any detectable pepper. I had to ask the server to bring a pepper grinder to the table and add some to the dish. Third, the sauce was far from the silky pecorino romano cheese sauce one would expect. I would say it was more like a cheap alfredo sauce minus the garlic. Finally, and most unforgiveable, the pasta used was angle hair spaghetti and it was very overcooked, no texture. Cacio e Pepe should be made with bucatini, or spaghetti chitara, or some such other hearty and toothsome noodle. This dish was a total fail.

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  7. md55

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our son’s 20th birthday with family. Great food with exceptional service. We couldn’t have had a better time!! Thank you, Villa Dolce!!

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  8. SherryM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A fun place with the feel of home and a family gathering. The food amazing! We really appreciated a short simple menu with outstanding selection.

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  9. DaveS

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, nice atmosphere, always enjoy going here for a nice quiet evening

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was above average. As appetizer, we had the calamari, which was good because I like the crunchy tentacles; my husband said there was more tentacles than calamari meat. For entrees, my husband had abruzzo pizza, which he enjoyed! I had the shrimp & scallops linguini; the cheesy bread accompanied this dish looked delicious but unfortunately it was too chewy; not crispy as I’d expected. The linguini got a nice kick to it. Thank you for a nice meal.

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  11. blungus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    it was a really nice experience in general, they were really helpful with when i had to use apple pay. service was a bit weird, as they forgot to give us water two or three times, but the truffle fries and tiramisu made up for it

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food5service4ambience1
    Great food, but restaurant was very noisy and the tables are too close together.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Villa Dolce never disappoints- great selection and always high quality! This is our go to monthly dinner spot!

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  14. BarbH

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister visiting from MN & MA have had take-out from Villa Dolce on previous trips to Madison. This time they wanted to eat there. They loved it--as I always have from day 1!

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  15. ChrisH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Villa Dolce in Middleton is an AMAZING Italian restaurant. They have inventive and STRONG drinks, great appetizers, fantastic pizzas, and amazing desserts. Our server and the owner were very attentive and made certain we enjoyed our evening with them. We will go back again for sure!

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  16. StephenB

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a terrific dining experience.!!! The Negroni cocktails are fantastic and the past was delicious…

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  17. dhcdoc

    Milwaukee

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was great as usual pizza, lamb and bruschetta. I still can't believe they try to call it a blognese with no pork and no veal and it's not a ragu it's a stew. Need a more diverse drink list. Appreciate the wine by the carafe. Suspect they may have some staffing problems. A lot of empty tables for not having open reservations on open table while we were dining

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience here! Food is wonderful and consistent. The service is always great and the servers are so nice! Great place!!

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  19. Bunny

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service... First visit... Will definitely return...

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  20. JAnneD

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Villa Dolce is no longer the quiet, intimate, somewhat upscale dining experience it was. The service and the food was only fair, especially for the cost.

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  21. RMSmith

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A popular place - make reservations if you really want to eat at a specific time. Good reason for the popularity: great food for the price, plus efficient and friendly service.

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  22. SKS1

    Milwaukee

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service was great from the time we walked in--we were seated promptly, greeted by our waiter and taken care of through the whole meal. Things were properly paced and we never felt rushed. The food was very good. We started with the smoked salmon bruschetta which was excellent as were the entrees--calzone, bolognese and butternut squash ravioli. Portion sizes were generous. The wine list is solid, even by the glass.

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  23. KayC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always a great experience!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love this place. The food is always good. My lady always gets a pizza & wine. I always get something different. Last night it was linguine with shrimp & scallops and a martini.

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  25. AngelineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to this restaurant before. We continue to enjoy the food, and the service is very good!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as usual. Highly recommend!

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  27. SandyMSN

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pear Gorgonzola pizza was fabulous! So delicious! My only regret is forgetting my leftover box on the table. :(

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  28. Honey

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Our server was not very friendly. She did not want to serve us when we requested something. Each time we asked her for something, she made a face like we were inconveniencing her! And my husband ordered the Lamb and it was cold. He did not want to complain because we had brought a clients dinner and had said how wonderful your restaurant was. Unfortunately we were disappointed ☹️. This has been one of or favorite restaurants. Not sure if we will be back.

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  29. Rick

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Villa Dolce is our favorite dinner spot. We have several favorites, and the specials are excellent!

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  30. TonyC

    Milwaukee

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had an early dinner. Our entrees and wine selection were excellent. Service was outstanding. We will return.

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  31. Honey

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome dinner experience with the food and service!

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  32. DocGourmet

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The last two occasions we were there, the food was not as dynamic as it had always been

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good service and good food. Super nice local restaurant.

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  34. NancyH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent salmon salad and shrimp/scallop linguini.

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  35. JulieG

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No gluten free menu. For gluten free options, they have pasta and salads that can be made G-free. Delicious. Outstanding service.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had a nice meal with my daughter. Great food, great service & a nice time. Thank you!

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  37. Ellyn

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I went to Villa Dolce with my two kids and we liked the interior of the restaurant as well as the ambience. The food was decent with big portion, but the dessert was a bit over-sweet. The waitress was polite; however, for some reason neither did she mention "Today's Special" to us, nor did she offer the drink menu, which was kind of odd. It was a fine dining experience in general, although a little lower than my expectation.

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  38. WillH

    Milwaukee

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome. We love Villa Dolce. Highly recommended. Make a reservation!

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  39. Lucy

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The linguini with shrimp and scallops was very delicious along with the warm dinner roll. The linguini was not heavy, but very light because the noodles were thin. The dish was served with a light sauce and peas. The restaurant is decorated in a modern decor which is very nice.

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  40. MaryB

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy ambiance, friendly service, delicious food served hot and fast!

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FAQs

Villa Dolce offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 833-0033.

Villa Dolce is rated 4.7 stars by 594 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Villa Dolce

1828 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI 53562

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Middleton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (608) 833-0033
  • Catering
    Villa Dolceʼs accurate, on time and delicious catering is available to parties of up to 100 people, anywhere in Middleton. Our fresh Italian cuisine will please all of your guests with a variety of appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, and desserts. From business luncheons to bridal showers, anniversary parties to graduations, our long list of returning and regular catering customers are proof of our client satisfaction. Call or email our owner, Faton Lumani, at 608-833-0033 or info@villadolcecafe.com
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