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A Monroe Street staple for Neapolitan-style pies, Pizza Brutta fires personal pizzas with blistered crusts and Wisconsin-forward toppings. Often cited by local guides for quality and value, it’s a go-to before or after a stroll by the zoo.
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Wood-fired Neapolitan pies with local ingredients & housemade mozzarella
1805 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711 Get directions
$10–20
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