About
Osteria Papavero is an Italian restaurant located in Madison, Wisconsin, that serves classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. It has been in business since 2005 and is known for its extensive selection of Italian wines, which complements the exquisite flavors of the food. The restaurant also offers homemade pasta and desserts, and the friendly and attentive staff have made it a great dining experience for customers over the years.
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I ordered tortellini and it was pretty average. I would say it is not worth the amount we paid for though. The main reason for the two stars is the staff. Specifically our waitress was an older woman and was the rudest waitress I’ve ever had. She was impatient with our order and made me and my boyfriend extremely uncomfortable. Shown is my boyfriends water which she completely overflowed and didn’t apologize or clean up. She would glare at us while we were eating, never smiled, and was completely unprofessional. We could tell she did not want to be serving us and has no respect for the restaurant to be acting like that. The overall experience may not have been that bad but she ruined our night and wrecked our experience at this restaurant.
First I would like to acknowledge how the staff was able to accommodate seating for us without having a reservation. The place is very cute and cozy couple date vibes. I ordered the Mushroom soup it was very tasty. We also order the lobster and shrimp risotto but it had nothing but fish on it instead it was tasty but the menu was misleading and no one mentioned the protein substitution.
The most wonderful experience ever. They were so kind in helping my friends find ideal items for their dietary needs and two of us had the the bison short rib tortellini, which was excellent! I absolutely love the small intimate experience this restaurant provides. Anyone of their desserts is a great way to finish your dining experience.If you have the opportunity, try the house made limoncello!
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | Closed |
| Monday: | 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | Closed |
| Friday: | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
