Osteria Novella
ANTIPASTI
smoked ricotta
18
Olive: Mediterranean olives mix, sun dried tomatoes, rosemary, orange,
fennel, EVOO
10
Insalata di Cavolo: Finely chopped kale, toasted breadcrumbs, Pecorino
Romano, lemon vinaigrette
15
Eggplant Fritters: Eggplant, ricotta, aged provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, sun dried tomato pesto,
mostarda, confit garlic, tofu ricotta
18
Olive: Mediterranean olives mix, sun dried tomatoes, rosemary, orange,
fennel, EVOO
10
Insalata di Cavolo: Finely chopped kale, toasted breadcrumbs, cashew
parmesan, lemon vinaigrette
15
Burrata: Sun dried tomato pesto, sott’olio mushrooms, arugula, vegan ricotta, vegan pepperoni, basil,
and private events visit
basil
16
Ahi Tuna Tartare: Ahi tuna*, cucumbers, shallots, chives, toasted hazelnuts, radishes, sun dried tomato aioli, lemon vinaigrettes, salsa verde,
PIZZA
garlic crostinisourcing signal
22
Burrata: Sun dried tomato pesto, sott’olio mushrooms, arugula, fresh burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, basil,
Reggiano, EVOOsourcing signal
17
Pepperoni: San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni cups, house-made mozzarella, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili honey,
balsamic glaze, toasted bread
20
Finocchio: Shaved fresh fennel, purple cauliflower, arugula, Castelvetrano olives, aged provolone, Pecorino Romano, toasted hazelnuts,
basil
19
Quattro Formaggi: House-made mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, ricotta,
golden raisins, lemon vinaigrette
16
Crostone: Toasted sourdough bread, basil aioli, burrata, sun dried tomatoes, mortadella with pistachios, Calabrian chili honey, toasted
arugula, balsamic glaze, lemon
20
Pesto: Basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, stracciatella, mushrooms, vine ripe tomatoes,
pistachios
18
Prosciutto di Parma, basilsourcing signal
22
Funghi: Roasted mushrooms, roasted potatoes, Salame Milanese, house-made mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano,
parmesan
20
EVOOsourcing signal
17
Pepperoni: San Marzano tomato sauce, vegan pepperoni cups, roasted mushrooms, vegan ricotta, Calabrian
SECONDI
fresh herbssourcing signal
36
Muffaletta Sandwich: Salame, mortadella with pistachios, Prosciutto di Parma, house-made mozzarella, olive tapenade, roasted peppers, giardiniera,
breadcrumbs, Italian parsley
23
Cavatelli: Eight-finger cavatelli, mortadella with pistachios, basil pesto, smoked Pecorino, sun dried tomatoes, stracciatella, toasted
arugula, basil aioli, kale saladsourcing signal
22
Pollo Saltimbocca: Marinated chicken breast, fontina, sage, Prosciutto di Parma, roasted mushrooms, shallots,
pistachios
24
Fettuccini Scampi: House-made fettuccine, Argentine shrimp, artichokes, roasted cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, white wine,
white wine butter sauce
26
lemon, basil
25
Pappardelle ai Porcini: House-made rustic cut Pappardelle, roasted porcini mushrooms ragout, Italian sausage, Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano,
DOLCI
Italian parsley
24
Mezze Maniche Genovese: Slow cooked pulled pork, caramelized onions, smoked Pecorino, basil,
whipped cream
12
Cannoli: Crispy cannoli shell, whipped ricotta, chocolate chips, orange, toasted
toasted breadcrumbs
24
pistachios
9
Zeppole: Fried Italian donuts, whipped ricotta, chocolate chips, orange, Amarena
cherries, powdered sugar
12
Baron’s Gelato
9
Freshly made, rotating gelati from Baron’s Gelato
Sorbetto
9
Freshly made, rotating sorbetti from Baron’s Gelato
chili, basil
20
Pesto Pizza: Basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, vine ripe
Affogato
10
Chocolate Sorbetto with hot espresso *Whether dining out or preparing food at home,
tomatoes, vegan ricotta, basil
20
Muffaletta Sandwich: Olive tapenade, roasted peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, giardiniera, arugula, vegan ricotta, kale
FULL
Sorbetto
9
Freshly made, rotating sorbetti from Baron’s Gelato
AVAILABLE
Affogato
10
Vanilla or Chocolate Sorbetto with hot espresso
PASTA
balsamic glaze, toasted bread
20
Finocchio: Shaved fresh fennel, purple cauliflower, arugula, Castelvetrano olives, toasted hazelnuts, golden raisins,
vegan ricotta, cashew parmesansourcing signal
20
Pomodoro: Linguine, braised San Marzano tomatoes, roasted cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomato pesto, basil,
lemon vinaigrette
16
vegan ricotta
19
Pesto Pasta: Mezze Maniche, basil pesto, sun dried tomatoes, oven roasted mushrooms, vegan ricotta, cashew
SIGNATURES
Italicus (Bergamot)
13
Villa Salvia
13
EVOO washed TenHead Meadow Cut Gin, sage, Bitter Truth Pimento Dram, lemon, Fee Brothers Plum Bitters, up
Novella Limoncello (Lemon)
13
Aperol (Orange)
13
Hugo (Elderflower)
13
Sorrento Rosato
14
Rosemary infused Tito’s Vodka, Novella Limoncello, G.E. Massenez Fraise des Bois, lemon, soda, tall
NEGRONI
Classic
13
Death’s Door Gin, Campari, Dolin Rouge
La Radice
14
Four Roses Bourbon, Zucca Rabarbaro, Yellow Chartreuse, grapefruit, lime, ginger, Fee Brothers Cardamom Bitters, short
Boulevardier
13
Four Roses Bourbon, Campari, Dolin Rouge
Rum Negroni
13
Planteray Pineapple Rum, Smith & Cross Jamaican Rum, Campari, Dolin Rouge, Bittercube Blackstrap Bitters
Perla Rosa
13
Luxardo Bitter Rosso, Novella Limoncello, Lillet Blanc, lemon, Bittercube Orange Bitters, Sparkling Rosato, club soda, tall
Negroni Novella
13
Death’s Door Gin, Campari, Novella Limoncello, Dolin Rouge
BEER
Espresso Martini
15
Wheatley Vodka, Novella Limoncello, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, espresso, Bittercube Orange Bitters, up
Peroni
6
New Glarus Spotted Cow
5
Miller High Life
4
Paloma
14
Cimarron Reposado Tequila, G.E. Massenez Pamplemousse, grapefruit, lime, tall
Lake Louie Badger Club Amber
7
O’SO Infectious Groove Sour
6
Naked & Famous
15
El Buho Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, lime, up
Gentry’s Rose Cider
7
One Barrel Ninja Dust IPA
7
Paper Plane
15
J. Henry Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, lemon, up NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST! INFORM YOUR SERVER OF YOUR PREFERENCES AND WE WILL MAKE SOMETHING FROM SCRATCH
Peroni 0 N/A
7
THE NOVELLA KID’S
CURATED BOTTLES
2023, Piedmont
78
Feudo Montoni Grillo ,
2024, Sicily
72
Garofoli Verdicchio ,
2022, Marche
76
Giordano Lombardo Gavi ,
WINE
2023, Piedmont
52
Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo ,
GLASS POURS
2024, Campania
80
Pierpaolo Pecorari Pinot Bianco ,
2023, Friuli
54
Planeta Chardonnay ,
2023, Sicily
110
RO S S O Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico ,
2024, Friuli $13
52
Villa Matilde Falanghina
2024, Campania $13
52
Forchir “Lamis” Pinot Grigio
2022, Tuscany
86
Graci Etna Rosso ,
2024, Friuli $12
48
Suavia Soave Classico
2023, Sicily
82
Sansonina “Eva Luna” Cabernet Franc ,
2024, Veneto $13
52
Morisfarms Vermentino
2023, Veneto
60
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino ,
2024, Tuscany $14
56
ROSSO Marchesi di Barolo “Maraia” Barbera
2020, Tuscany
130
Inama “Carmenere Piu” Carmenere ,
2023, Veneto
56
Luigi Giordano “Cavanna” Barbaresco ,
2022, Piedmont $12
48
Illuminati “Ilico” Montepulciano
2022, Piedmont
96
Marchesi di Barolo “Cannubi” Barolo ,
2023, Abruzzo $14
56
Calx Primitivo
2018, Piedmont
190
Renato Ratti Langhe Nebbiolo ,
2024, Puglia $13
52
Morgante Nero d’Avola
2023, Piedmont
71
Tenuta Montauto Pinot Noir ,
2024, Sicily $14
56
Castello del Trebbio Chianti Superiore
2022, Tuscany
75
Tolaini “Legit” Super Tuscan ,
2023, Tuscany $13
52
SPUM AN TE E ROSATO Villa Rosa Moscato d’Asti
2020, Tuscany
110
Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino ,
2023, Tuscany,
75
Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa ,
2021, Veneto,
70
Villa Matilde “Rocca Dei Leoni” Aglianico
NV, Piedmont $10
40
Monte Zovo “Chiaretto di Bardolino” Rosato
2021, Campania,
58
F R I ZZA N T E E RO SAT O Ca’ Del Bosco “Edizione 47” Franciacorta , NV,
2024, Veneto $13
52
Mionetto “Avantgarde” Prosecco
NV, Veneto $9
40
Villa Sandi “Il Fresco” Brut Rosato
Lombardy
95
NV, Veneto $12
48
Mionetto N/A Brut Frizzante
Cantina Maugeri Etna Rosato , 2024, Sicily
95
NV, Veneto $12
48
COS “Rami Bianco” Orange , 2022, Sicily
72
CLASSIC KIDDY COCKTAIL
EDEN’S “NO GREEN STUFF” PIZZA LEMONADE-STAND-CELLO
7
Kid’s size margherita pizza with no green stuff... aka basil (basil available upon request)
Menu as captured Aug 31, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 83 venues in Madison, WI and could score 17 of them. Positions are counted against those 17.
v1.7.4 3.6/100 = sourcing 3.1/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 2 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.
sourcing
Prosciutto di Parma
Named region“vinaigrettes, salsa verde, -- 16 ## PIZZA garlic crostini: Burrata: Sun dried tomato pesto, sott’olio mushrooms, arugula, fresh burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, basil, -- 22 Reggiano, EVOO: Pepperoni: San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni cups, house-made mozzarella, whipped”
on the menu · source ↗
produce
San Marzano tomato
Named region“Burrata: Sun dried tomato pesto, sott’olio mushrooms, arugula, fresh burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, basil, -- 22 Reggiano, EVOO: Pepperoni: San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni cups, house-made mozzarella, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili honey, -- 17 balsamic glaze, toasted”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4pm – 9pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm – 9pm |
| Thursday | 4pm – 9pm |
| Friday | 4pm – 10pm |
| Saturday | 4pm – 10pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Aug 31, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on Tock ↗link checked Aug 31, 2026
Coverage
- City Cast Madison: Best New Restaurants tracker restaurant guide entry: Osteria Novella ↗
City Cast Madison: Best New Restaurants tracker
Press