Vin Santo

An awesome, old school, simple, and cozy little Italian restaurant. Located in downtown Middleton Vin Santo might be the best place for Italian food in the Madison area. Staff is very attentive, friendly, and personable. Vin Santo ravioli was superb. My girlfriend went with the Campenelli with goat cheese, and tomato basil sauce. She said it was very tastey and fresh. For dessert try the bread pudding a staple they are known for. If you are looking for great Italian food stop in and check out Vin Santo. You will leave very full and satisfied.

Had dinner with two others. Service was good and attentive. Calamari appetizer was different (not breaded, and served in a slightly spicy tomato sauce). Entree's were generous, pasta cooked perfectly and ingredients fresh and continued the theme of a slight twist on old favorites (my spaghetti and sausage had fresh mozzarella added). House wine was very nice. Desert, a chocolate cheese cake variant, was very tasty and the portion was generous enough for three to share. I think this is one of the better Italian restaurants in the Madison area, and it compares well to the ones I have visited in Milwaukee. However, I do think it is a little on the pricey side for some menu items, and you should know that (at least from what I have tried) they do add a bit of a culinary twist on some of the standard Italian items (which I personally like, but may surprise those with a view based mostly on chain Italian). I have eaten here many times and never been dissatisfied. And while all meals have been good, I have had some that were truly excellent (a wild boar and pasta preparation). I recommend it to friend's, and the ambiance, makes it a nice setting for an imitate meal, particularity during the week when its quieter. Would give it 4.5 if that were an option.

When we got there there was only two other tables the waitress was very good we were told the specials but not the prices. All in all it was an okay but it wasn't worth $100 we had the special that was the lasagna, that was 18 and the seafood ravioli which was about 30 no salads came with the meal the lasagna was burned the raviolis were cool not hot and tasted very fishy. We ordered the bruschetta which was so hard we couldn't chew it and in the end we would not go back again for spending $100 that was with two drinks and a appetizer and two entrees. Also my visa gift card I was told did not work. Went to another establishment and it worked fine.

Enjoyed our anniversary dining at this cozy restaurant. With all the Italian restaurants in the Madison area, Vin Santo really is a wonderful spot. We've each have had the opportunity to dine here and we haven't been disappointed one bit. Service was attentive but not swarming. We shared a salad prior to our meal and each enjoyed a glass of wine. Salad was crispy, and the dressing didn't overwhelm. They did run out of their specialty, but their menu doesn't disappoint. We had a wonderful dining experience and will come back again.