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Villa Dolce, Middleton, WI

Villa Dolce

4.6
4.6
641 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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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
  • 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

Menu

Appetizers

  • Truffle FriesUSD 12.00

    Topped with rosemary and cheese sauce, truffle oil, and dusted with parmesan cheese

    • Crispy CalamariUSD 14.00

      Lightly fried calamari, arugula and villa sauce

      • Goat Cheese BruschettaUSD 11.00

        Toasted baguette topped with cipollini onions, cherry tomatoes, basil, shaved parmesan and balsamic glaze

        Salads

        • Salmon SaladUSD 15.00

          Kale, beets, avocado, quinoa, strawberries, maple walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, grilled salmon and breadstick

          • CaesarUSD 13.00

            Romaine lettuce with oven-baked croutons, shaved parmesan and grilled all-natural chicken

            • ApoloniaUSD 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

              • WaldorfUSD 14.00

                Mixed greens, walnuts, grapes, celery, apple, grilled chicken, gorgonzola cheese with fresh breadstick and raspberry ranch vinaigrette

                • Roast Beet & Goat CheeseUSD 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 CavatappiUSD 15.00

                    Cavatappi pasta baked in a tomato vodka mascarpone cream sauce with roasted red peppers

                    • Pasta FarfalleUSD 15.00

                      Bowtie pasta, asparagus, peas, wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and herbs served in a creamy lemon saffron mascarpone sauce

                      • Italian Mac & CheeseUSD 13.00

                        Cavatappi noodles in a creamy blend of four gourmet cheeses

                        • Linguine CapreseUSD 15.00

                          Linguini pasta, roasted tomato, cipollini onion, mushroom, fresh mozzarella and parmesan with fresh herbs

                          Salads and Pasta - Add on

                          • Lumani SausagesUSD 7.00

                            • ChickenUSD 5.00

                              • SalmonUSD 8.00

                                • ShrimpUSD 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 BrisketUSD 12.00

                                    Rustic warm french baguette, italian beef brisket, mild giardinera, provolone, served with au jus

                                    • Fig Ham BrieUSD 11.00

                                      Capicola ham, fig spread, marinated peppers, arugula, fig balsamic glaze, and creamy brie on a warm baguette

                                      • Smoked SalmonUSD 12.00

                                        Fresh arugula, smoked salmon, cucumber, tomatoes and capers in a cream cheese dill sauce served warm on focaccia

                                        • Chicken Avocado WrapUSD 12.00

                                          Crispy chicken tenders, avocado, red cabbage slaw, sweet and spicy peppers, BBQ ranch aioli and smoked gouda

                                          • Turkey Apple BrieUSD 12.00

                                            Boar's Head smoked turkey, creamy brie, crisp apples, arugula, fig spread on whole grain panini bread

                                            • Mediterranean VeggieUSD 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 PaniniUSD 12.00

                                                Roast beef, roasted red peppers, onions, mushrooms, basil pesto, smoked red pepper aioli and mozzarella

                                                • Chicken PaniniUSD 12.00

                                                  Boar's Head shaved rotisserie chicken, pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, with balsamic glace on roasted tomato focaccia

                                                  • California PaniniUSD 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 & GorgonzolaUSD 11.00

                                                      Caramelized pears, fontina, gorgonzola,mozzarella, walnuts, onions and arugula, topped with our aged balsamic glaze

                                                      • RomaUSD 11.00

                                                        Sausage, pepperoni and mozzarella

                                                        • MargheritaUSD 11.00

                                                          Fresh mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce and fresh basil

                                                          • Lumani'sUSD 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 & PepperoniUSD 20.00

                                                              Mushrooms, Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce

                                                              • 12"USD 20.00
                                                              • 14"USD 22.00

                                                            • Meat LoversUSD 22.00

                                                              Imported prosciutto, Italian sausage, pepperoni, cappicola ham, mozzarella and our tomato sauce

                                                              • 12"USD 22.00
                                                              • 14"USD 24.00

                                                            • BBQ ChickenUSD 21.00

                                                              Mozzarella cheese, sweet red onions, cilantro marinated chicken, spicy sweet red peppers, and our sweet and tangy barbecue sauce

                                                              • 12"USD 21.00
                                                              • 14"USD 23.00

                                                            • Shrimp & Goat CheeseUSD 23.00

                                                              Cilantro marinated shrimp, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, roasted peppers, special herbs, mixture of mozzarella, fontina and goat cheeses

                                                              • 12"USD 23.00
                                                              • 14"USD 25.00

                                                            • AbruzzoUSD 21.00

                                                              Premium beef pepperoni, tomato sauce, caramelized onions, green and red peppers with smoked mozzarella cheese

                                                              • 12"USD 21.00
                                                              • 14"USD 23.00

                                                            • Maria's PizzaUSD 22.00

                                                              Fresh tomato, garlic, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, Italian sausage, artichoke hearts, and peppers. Finished with basil and feta cheese

                                                              • 12"USD 22.00
                                                              • 14"USD 24.00

                                                            • Lumani'sUSD 22.00

                                                              Housemade Lamb and Beef Sausage, wild mushrooms, roasted tomato, beef pepperoni, sweet and spicy peppers, pesto, feta cheese

                                                              • 12"USD 22.00
                                                              • 14"USD 24.00

                                                            • BologneseUSD 22.00

                                                              Our homemade grass-fed beef ragu and tomato sauce, topped with fresh herbs

                                                              • 12"USD 22.00
                                                              • 14"USD 24.00

                                                            • Thai ChickenUSD 21.00

                                                              Cilantro marinated chicken, mozzarella cheese, napa cabbage slaw, spicy sweet peppers, sesame seeds, finished with thai chili sauce and crumbled peanuts

                                                              • 12"USD 21.00
                                                              • 14"USD 23.00

                                                            • MilanoUSD 21.00

                                                              Mild Italian sausage, tomato sauce, green peppers, mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, mixture of mozzarella, gorgonzola and parmesan cheese

                                                              • 12"USD 21.00
                                                              • 14"USD 23.00

                                                            • Prosciutto & ArugulaUSD 21.00

                                                              Our gourmet three cheese blend, imported prosciutto di parma topped with fresh arugula, oven dried tomatoes and finished with aged balsamic glaze

                                                              • 12"USD 21.00
                                                              • 14"USD 23.00

                                                            • Wild Mushroom PizzaUSD 21.00

                                                              Wild mushrooms, rosemary, garlic, mozzarella, and chianti demi glaze

                                                              • 12"USD 21.00
                                                              • 14"USD 23.00

                                                            • Godfather CalzoneUSD 21.00

                                                              Imported prosciutto, Italian sausage, pepperoni, ricotta and mozzarella

                                                              Vegetarian Options

                                                              • Pear & GorgonzolaUSD 21.00

                                                                Caramelized pears, fontina, gorgonzola, mozzarella, walnuts, onions, fresh organic arugula and topped with our balsamic glaze

                                                                • 12"USD 21.00
                                                                • 14"USD 23.00

                                                              • MistoUSD 21.00

                                                                Spicy sweet red peppers, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, goat cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil pesto, our cheese blend, and caramelized onions

                                                                • 12"USD 21.00
                                                                • 14"USD 23.00

                                                              • MargheritaUSD 20.00

                                                                A Naples classic with fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, oregano, fresh basil and tomato sauce

                                                                • 12"USD 20.00
                                                                • 14"USD 22.00

                                                              • MediterraneanUSD 21.00

                                                                Tomato sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, kalamata olives, spicy red peppers, feta and fresh herbs

                                                                • 12"USD 21.00
                                                                • 14"USD 23.00

                                                              Desserts

                                                              • Flourless Chocolate TorteUSD 9.50

                                                                Decadent dark chocolate flourless torte covered with ganache and drizzled with raspberry coulis

                                                                • TiramisuUSD 8.00

                                                                  Lady fingers dipped in espresso, covered with mascarpone brandy cream and dusted with dark chocolate shavings

                                                                  • CannoliUSD 5.00

                                                                    Pastry filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar

                                                                    • Nutella CrepesUSD 11.00

                                                                      Italian favorite! Savory crepes filled with creamy, chocolate hazelnut spread and fresh strawberries, drizzled with premium chocolate sauce and roasted hazelnuts

                                                                      • Princess TorteUSD 9.00

                                                                        Layers of almond cake, vanilla cream and raspberry preserves covered with marzipan

                                                                        • Creme BruleeUSD 9.00

                                                                          Caramelized vanilla cream custard garnished with berries

                                                                          • Lemon Berry Mascarpone CakeUSD 9.50

                                                                            Vanilla crumb cake filled with lemon marscpone cream, with mixed berries is sure to delight

                                                                            • Chocolate EruptionUSD 9.50

                                                                              A tower of chocolate mousse with chunks of white and dark chocolate cheesecake

                                                                              • Gelato ExperienceUSD 9.00

                                                                                Three scopes of your choice of artisan gelato garnished with fruit and whipped cream

                                                                                Last updated: 8 September 2023

                                                                                What 641 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
                                                                                • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • Wisconsin

                                                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                • Wisconsin

                                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                • Wisconsin

                                                                                  Italian

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Best Food

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Best Service

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Best Ambience

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Best Value

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Good for groups

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Great for fine wines

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                • Madison

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Villa Dolce offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." This family-owned gem in downtown Middleton is praised for its "sophisticated ambiance" and "friendly wait staff." While the food consistently delights, occasional service hiccups are noted. Overall, it's a "favorite" for many, offering a warm, inviting atmosphere.

                                                                                641 Reviews

                                                                                1. Rene

                                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The food is so tasty and the staff so friendly, the restaurant has the warm of a home kitchen it permeates into everything. We moved away and never miss an opportunity to go back.

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                                                                                2. gloria

                                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                  Our server needs more training. The appetizer was served alongside the 2 entrees. The seafood platter was very good and the wild mushroom ravioli was also very good. We told our server we would like serving spoons in order to be able to serve/share the entrees. Finally a spoon arrived. The 2 desserts we ordered were underwhelming. The tiramisu was ok and the berry cake was just ok. For the price, the desserts lacked the quality we expected. We asked for a box to take home the beet salad we didn’t finish. The box arrived and once again no spoon was offered to put the salad in it the box. My review would have received higher marks if the service was better. With training and coaching perhaps the service will improve.

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                                                                                3. Joe

                                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Food was outstanding! Everything was pre paired perfectly. Wait staff was prompt and very polite. Will return often for these reasons.

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                                                                                4. Ross

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  New York City

                                                                                  63 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  63 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 3 October 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Superb service, inventive drinks, excellent pizza, even better beet salad!

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                                                                                5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Tallahassee

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 21 September 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The food was delicious and the ambience was just right, casual yet classy.

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                                                                                6. Debra

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  22 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 18 September 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Always a wonderful dining experience- our monthly go to and never disappoints! Consistently great food and service.

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                                                                                7. Susan

                                                                                  Richmond

                                                                                  18 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  18 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 17 September 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  My husband and I were visiting Madison/Middleton and had dinner at Villa Dolce with friends who live in the area. I had read about it on TripAdvisor. The four of us loved everything about our dinner. The food was delicious. One of us had the special, tuna, perfectly cooked, on top of pasta, and the rest of us had different pasta dishes. We all tried each other‘s food, and the favorite pasta dishes were the Bolognese on papperdelle and the mushroom ravioli. Dessert was a delight, too. We all sampled a selection of gelato and a cannoli. The service was excellent. Our server never intruded on our conversation, but was extremely professional and helpful. We ate outside on a beautiful evening, and the whole experience could not have been better.

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                                                                                8. Aparna

                                                                                  Milwaukee

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 15 September 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Good Italian food! We enjoyed ourselves :)) service was very good as well. We will definitely go back!

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                                                                                9. Samantha

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  San Diego

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 11 September 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Always amazing food and service! The bolognese is to die for.

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                                                                                10. Christine

                                                                                  Chicago

                                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 31 August 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Who would seat a couple next to a table containing two unruly children? We could not even speak without being out shouted either by the children or the parents. The server did not help by engaging in additional baby talk at at a voulume equal to the children. We asked for a new table and were moved to an overflow table in another room. This table had no assigned waitress, so we were left with flagging down a server. We had this reservation for over a week. Is this the regard you have for your customers. Needless to say, we had a terrible dining experience at a not cheap price.

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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 4.6 stars by 641 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                Make a booking

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 pm
                                                                                Booked 7 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Villa Dolce

                                                                                1828 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI 53562

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  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, Takeaway, 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
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