Osteria Papavero

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Madison, Madison

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Osteria Papavero

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Ranked #4 for Italian restaurants in Madison
"... and you *must* try the Budino. I am not even a dessert guy..."(2 Tips)
"Loved the gnocchi, venison ragout and the pork chop."(2 Tips)
"If Boar's on the menu, get it!"(2 Tips)
"Pair the butterscotch pudding with scotch."(2 Tips)

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Cheena ChandraFebruary 14, 2013
Amazing food! Loved the gnocchi, venison ragout and the pork chop. Great atmosphere and such a refreshing change for Madison.
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Derek VanRiperMay 31, 2013
Outstanding. I recommend any dish with the braised boar - and you *must* try the Budino. I am not even a dessert guy...
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Larry LechnerJuly 27, 2013
Very nice place. Friendly wait staff. Really good food. Make sure to get the pudding for dessert.
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Amy RobertsonJuly 25, 2016
Pair the butterscotch pudding with scotch. You'll be amazed
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SaraJune 28, 2017
Very cheese heavy menu
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Jeremy ThomasOctober 24, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Order the Bolognese ragout at the bar from Jenny or Kevin. Ask for the "Wu-Tang"...they'll get a kick out of it. It's a Fab dish.
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LinaJuly 28, 2011
Sanguine accio is worth a try. Sunset beach oyster, fatty, sweet and yummy.
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Ryan SealJanuary 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Don't leave without the budino.
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Galen HaslerOctober 22, 2014
Daily specials are my favoite
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Amy WestraJanuary 29, 2010
Some of the best food in Madison. Make sure to order the cheese plate as an app.
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Nicolás JiménezMarch 5, 2011
If they happen to have seabass-stuffed tortelli in the specials, jump on that.
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Mark BledsoeMarch 5, 2010
If Boar's on the menu, get it!
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Jen HolmesMarch 8, 2010
Always exquisite food. Always.
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