Osteria Papavero

Italian restaurant · First Settlement

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Chef Francesco Mangano’s Bologna-to-Madison osteria leans seasonal and soulful, with house-cured salumi and pastas that locals rave about. Frequently praised by Madison Magazine and Isthmus, and still actively hosting 2025 specials and events.

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