Villa Dolce

Name: Villa Dolce
Address: 1828 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI, United States, 53562
Telephone: (608) 833-0033
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

556 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(608) 833-0033

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Modern European
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(608) 833-0033
Website
http://www.villadolcecafe.com/
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

Location
1828 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI 53562
Neighborhood
Middleton
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Truffle Fries$12.00
Topped with rosemary and cheese sauce, truffle oil, and dusted with parmesan cheese
Crispy Calamari$14.00
Lightly fried calamari, arugula and villa sauce
Goat Cheese Bruschetta$11.00
Toasted baguette topped with cipollini onions, cherry tomatoes, basil, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze

Salads

Salmon Salad$15.00
Kale, beets, avocado, quinoa, strawberries, maple walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, grilled salmon and breadstick
Caesar$13.00
Romaine lettuce with oven-baked croutons, shaved parmesan and grilled all-natural chicken
Apolonia$14.00
Mixed greens, tomato, kalamata olives, marinated artichoke hearts, marinated onions, sweet red peppers, oregano, feta cheese, grilled all natural chicken, with fresh breadstick and house vinaigrette
Waldorf$14.00
Mixed greens, walnuts, grapes, celery, apple, grilled chicken, gorgonzola cheese with fresh breadstick and raspberry ranch vinaigrette
Roast Beet & Goat Cheese$13.00
Oven roasted beets, candied walnuts, goat cheese, arugula greens finished with Balsamic glace. Served with a fresh breadstick and white balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta

Gluten Free - all pastas may be prepared with our gluten free noodles for $1.50 extra

Baked Pasta Cavatappi$15.00
Cavatappi pasta baked in a tomato vodka mascarpone cream sauce with roasted red peppers
Pasta Farfalle$15.00
Bowtie pasta, asparagus, peas, wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and herbs served in a creamy lemon saffron mascarpone sauce
Italian Mac & Cheese$13.00
Cavatappi noodles in a creamy blend of four gourmet cheeses
Linguine Caprese$15.00
Linguini pasta, roasted tomato, cipollini onion, mushroom, fresh mozzarella and parmesan with fresh herbs

Salads and Pasta - Add on

Lumani Sausages$7.00
Chicken$5.00
Salmon$8.00
Shrimp$10.00

Sandwiches

served with potato chips, pasta salad or red cabbage slaw; substitute soup or salad for $3 or Caesar salad for $5 | French fries for $2 | fresh fruit for $1.50

Rustic Brisket$12.00
Rustic warm french baguette, italian beef brisket, mild giardinera, provolone, served with au jus
Fig Ham Brie$11.00
Capicola ham, fig spread, marinated peppers, arugula, fig balsamic glaze, and creamy brie on a warm baguette
Smoked Salmon$12.00
Fresh arugula, smoked salmon, cucumber, tomatoes and capers in a cream cheese dill sauce served warm on focaccia
Chicken Avocado Wrap$12.00
Crispy chicken tenders, avocado, red cabbage slaw, sweet and spicy peppers, BBQ ranch aioli and smoked gouda
Turkey Apple Brie$12.00
Boar's Head smoked turkey, creamy brie, crisp apples, arugula, fig spread on whole grain panini bread
Mediterranean Veggie$12.00
Hummus, cucumber, marinated roasted sweet pepper, red cabbage slaw, arugula, and a feta cream spread on a tomato focaccia bread

Paninis

served with potato chips, pasta salad or red cabbage slaw; substitute soup or salad for $3 or Caesar salad for $5 | French fries for $2 | fresh fruit for $1.50

Italian Beef Panini$12.00
Roast beef, roasted red peppers, onions, mushrooms, basil pesto, smoked red pepper aioli and mozzarella
Chicken Panini$12.00
Boar's Head shaved rotisserie chicken, pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, with balsamic glace on roasted tomato focaccia
California Panini$13.00
Boar's Head smoked turkey, avocado, applewood bacon, tomato, arugula, cheese, chipotle mayo

Pizzette

add a side salad to your personal 8" pizzette for $3 or a Caesar salad for $5

Pear & Gorgonzola$11.00
Caramelized pears, fontina, gorgonzola,mozzarella, walnuts, onions and arugula, topped with our aged balsamic glaze
Roma$11.00
Sausage, pepperoni and mozzarella
Margherita$11.00
Fresh mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce and fresh basil
Lumani's$13.00
Housemade lamb and beef sausage, wild mushrooms, roasted tomato, beef pepperoni, sweet and spicy peppers, pesto, feta cheese

Pizza Selections

Add a mixed green salad to enjoy with your pizza for $3 or a Caesar salad for $5

Mushroom, Sausage & Pepperoni
Mushrooms, Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
- 12"$20.00
- 14"$22.00
Meat Lovers
Imported prosciutto, Italian sausage, pepperoni, cappicola ham, mozzarella and our tomato sauce
- 12"$22.00
- 14"$24.00
BBQ Chicken
Mozzarella cheese, sweet red onions, cilantro marinated chicken, spicy sweet red peppers, and our sweet and tangy barbecue sauce
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Shrimp & Goat Cheese
Cilantro marinated shrimp, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, roasted peppers, special herbs, mixture of mozzarella, fontina and goat cheeses
- 12"$23.00
- 14"$25.00
Abruzzo
Premium beef pepperoni, tomato sauce, caramelized onions, green and red peppers with smoked mozzarella cheese
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Maria's Pizza
Fresh tomato, garlic, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, Italian sausage, artichoke hearts, and peppers. Finished with basil and feta cheese
- 12"$22.00
- 14"$24.00
Lumani's
Housemade Lamb and Beef Sausage, wild mushrooms, roasted tomato, beef pepperoni, sweet and spicy peppers, pesto, feta cheese
- 12"$22.00
- 14"$24.00
Bolognese
Our homemade grass-fed beef ragu and tomato sauce, topped with fresh herbs
- 12"$22.00
- 14"$24.00
Thai Chicken
Cilantro marinated chicken, mozzarella cheese, napa cabbage slaw, spicy sweet peppers, sesame seeds, finished with thai chili sauce and crumbled peanuts
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Milano
Mild Italian sausage, tomato sauce, green peppers, mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, mixture of mozzarella, gorgonzola and parmesan cheese
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Prosciutto & Arugula
Our gourmet three cheese blend, imported prosciutto di parma topped with fresh arugula, oven dried tomatoes and finished with aged balsamic glaze
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Wild mushrooms, rosemary, garlic, mozzarella, and chianti demi glaze
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Godfather Calzone$21.00
Imported prosciutto, Italian sausage, pepperoni, ricotta and mozzarella

Vegetarian Options

Pear & Gorgonzola
Caramelized pears, fontina, gorgonzola, mozzarella, walnuts, onions, fresh organic arugula and topped with our balsamic glaze
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Misto
Spicy sweet red peppers, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, goat cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil pesto, our cheese blend, and caramelized onions
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00
Margherita
A Naples classic with fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, oregano, fresh basil and tomato sauce
- 12"$20.00
- 14"$22.00
Mediterranean
Tomato sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, kalamata olives, spicy red peppers, feta and fresh herbs
- 12"$21.00
- 14"$23.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte$9.50
Decadent dark chocolate flourless torte covered with ganache and drizzled with raspberry coulis
Tiramisu$8.00
Lady fingers dipped in espresso, covered with mascarpone brandy cream and dusted with dark chocolate shavings
Cannoli$5.00
Pastry filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar
Nutella Crepes$11.00
Italian favorite! Savory crepes filled with creamy, chocolate hazelnut spread and fresh strawberries, drizzled with premium chocolate sauce and roasted hazelnuts
Princess Torte$9.00
Layers of almond cake, vanilla cream and raspberry preserves covered with marzipan
Creme Brulee$9.00
Caramelized vanilla cream custard garnished with berries
Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake$9.50
Vanilla crumb cake filled with lemon marscpone cream, with mixed berries is sure to delight
Chocolate Eruption$9.50
A tower of chocolate mousse with chunks of white and dark chocolate cheesecake
Gelato Experience$9.00
Three scopes of your choice of artisan gelato garnished with fruit and whipped cream

What 556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Neighborhood gem
Wisconsin
Italian
Madison
Best Value
Madison
Healthy
Madison
Neighborhood gem
Madison
Great for fine wines

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TonyC
Milwaukee
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely dinner. The two pasta dishes we had we delicious. We split a salad and we still couldn’t finish it. Our server was very good. All in all a wonderful night out.
RM
RMSmith
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food. Terrific service. Friendly staff. Make reservations!!
NM
NavMan
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent Italian restaurant with a real good wine list. Good for any dining occasion.
l
luv2dine
New England
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
The food we ordered was good, love the pizza and salads we ordered. The waitress seemed irritated whenever we'd ask for something, but other than that its a cute place to go to.
S
benS
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb staff - great food and very pretty surroundings. Plan to stay for the dessert selections.
JB
JoanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All four of us had different meals and we all loved our choices!
JF
JaniceF
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delightful waitress. Food very good. A nice dinner with friends.
BK
BarbaraK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I always enjoy eating at Villa Dolche. I particularly like their pizza and salads.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect
a
amitisraeli
Milwaukee
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
It is a place to go without being surprised. Always good food however the deserts have a fantastic look but just okay taste. Lovely and friendly service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Quick efficient service, friendly staff, ordered pizza well worth the price
s
sheatsley
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food and drinks were great for the price (especially the drinks). The ambience was nice as well. The tables were a little too close together, however (even the waitress had trouble squeezing in between the tables of two parties sometimes). Would definitely dine there again soon and likely request some of the tables in the back specifically (which offered more privacy).
m
madstrad
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places. Pizza comes closest to good east coast pizza (NY and Boston). And everything else excellent.
TM
TerriM
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and plenty of vegetarian choices. Service was gracious and quick. We were able to spend time with our guests in comfort without feeling rushed. Overall a very enjoyable experience.
RM
RMSmith
Minneapolis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Villa Dolce always has good food, and this visit was no exception. We went on Halloween and found their choice of background music intrusive. That's unually not an issue. Desserts are worth saving room for.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious. We were seated right away. Waitress was very pleasant and helpful. It was a nice experience.
S
Shannon
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always a great time at Villa, food was amazing as usual. Busy night with homecoming and we felt a Little rushed by our waitress. but otherwise perfect!
JM
JMou
Milwaukee
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Villa Dolce is amazing!! The food, drinks and desserts were phenomenal!
KJ
KarenJ
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting our daughter at college. Picked s restaurant right outside the city. Loved it!!!
SW
ShellyW
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The owner greeted us like we were family. Tiramisu was fantastic! Love the casual, comfortable atmosphere
DG
DocGourmet
New York Area
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Unusually busy and almost frantic; food was not quite as good as usual
H
Holligans
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place! Fun place to take friends and family for a special dining experience.
G
Gordo
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very friendly staff and a menu that has a nice mix of choices for variety of dishes and flavors. Well executed preparations!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing meal with excellent service! The perfect spot for a date night on a special occasion.
BW
BonnieW
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty food with great service. Will for sure go back!
SB
StephenB
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great meal with attentive service! This is a favorite!
CC
CarolC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and ambiance are outstanding. It is our favourite restaurant.
TC
TonyC
Milwaukee
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had dinner with our grandson and daughter on her birthday. Our server was excellent. The food was delicious. Our bottle of wine was excellent and reasonably priced. We had a fun dinner that our daughter enjoyed and will always remember.
LC
LuvChicago
Pittsburgh
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service dominates your dining experience. The fact that it is located in a unique neighborhood setting adds to total experience.
S
Scott
Atlanta
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was my first time visiting. It’s a charming place with a gelato stand in the front (which seemed very popular on a perfect August evening) and the dining room in the back. It took a while for our server to make her first appearance but after that she was great. The wine, cocktail, cheese curds, and pasta (with shrimp & scallops) were all wonderful. The ambiance was excellent. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Soundtrack was excellent ! My free desert for my birthday was lovely!
B
Brindy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go here a lot and always love the food. Service is so friendly and makes the evening fun.
TH
TimH
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there. Enjoyed everything. We’ll plan on returning
SB
StephenB
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great choice for food, atmosphere and service!!
S
Shannon
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday! So good
DG
DocGourmet
New York Area
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a very positive experience at Villa Dolce!
KB
KateB
Minneapolis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our longtime favorite restaurants which we always visit when we return to the area. Excellent drinks & wine, interesting & tasty Italian dishes, fabulous thin crust pizzas, & homemade gelato which is not to be missed!
N
Nicole
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
I was unimpressed. The service took over 2 hours and the food was average.
k
kates
Milwaukee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Birthday and guest from out of town. My family has lived Villa Dolce for the last 14 years it’s been our go to for celebrations. But last night was disappointing. The waiter was so busy so possibly that’s why she seemed unfriendly due to being overwhelmed. But the food was underwhelmed. The eggplant Parmesan was not good no light breading or mozzarella, bland. The crème brûlée was burnt with thick custard not creamy and light.
S
Samm
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
We are regulars, as Villa is one of our favorite spots. That said, the service to start was non-existent. We were seated and then sat for at least 15-20 minutes before anyone greeted us. I understand busy and being short-staffed. What I don’t understand is not acknowledging us, saying hello and I’ll be right with you. This would make all the difference in the world. As always, the food & wine were perfection.

FAQs

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

Villa Dolce is rated 4.6 stars by 556 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(608) 833-0033

1828 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI 53562

Additional information

Neighborhood
Middleton
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
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

Website
http://www.villadolcecafe.com/
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

Villa Dolce

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Salmon Salad

Greek Pizza

Steak Pizza

Appetizers

Truffle Fries$12.00

Crispy Calamari$14.00

Goat Cheese Bruschetta$11.00

Salads

Salmon Salad$15.00

Caesar$13.00

Apolonia$14.00

Waldorf$14.00

Roast Beet & Goat Cheese$13.00

Pasta

Baked Pasta Cavatappi$15.00

Pasta Farfalle$15.00

Italian Mac & Cheese$13.00

Linguine Caprese$15.00

Salads and Pasta - Add on

Lumani Sausages$7.00

Chicken$5.00

Salmon$8.00

Shrimp$10.00

Sandwiches

Rustic Brisket$12.00

Fig Ham Brie$11.00

Smoked Salmon$12.00

Chicken Avocado Wrap$12.00

Turkey Apple Brie$12.00

Mediterranean Veggie$12.00

Paninis

Italian Beef Panini$12.00

Chicken Panini$12.00

California Panini$13.00

Pizzette

Pear & Gorgonzola$11.00

Roma$11.00

Margherita$11.00

Lumani's$13.00

Pizza Selections

Mushroom, Sausage & Pepperoni

Meat Lovers

BBQ Chicken

Shrimp & Goat Cheese

Abruzzo

Maria's Pizza

Lumani's

Bolognese

Thai Chicken

Milano

Prosciutto & Arugula

Wild Mushroom Pizza

Godfather Calzone$21.00

Vegetarian Options

Pear & Gorgonzola

Misto

Margherita

Mediterranean

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte$9.50

Tiramisu$8.00

Cannoli$5.00

Nutella Crepes$11.00

Princess Torte$9.00

Creme Brulee$9.00

Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake$9.50

Chocolate Eruption$9.50

Gelato Experience$9.00

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