Naples 15

Naples 15 – An Exclusive Luxury Italian Dining Experience in Madison In the heart of Madison, Wisconsin, Naples 15 stands as a true Original Made in Italy excellence, where luxury, tradition, and authentic Italian culinary identity come together in a refined dining experience. At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Salvatore Di Scala, a true chef of two worlds, an elegant interpreter of Italy’s great gastronomic heritage and a genuine guardian of Ischian cuisine. Each dish is created through a meticulous selection of premium ingredients, treated with respect, skill, and sophistication. The journey begins with carefully crafted appetizers, celebrating both land and sea flavors and setting the tone with balance and refinement. The pizzas, light, fragrant, and perfectly executed, pay tribute to true Neapolitan artistry through expertly prepared doughs and top-quality ingredients. Pasta dishes, the heart of Italian tradition, express the culture of taste through preparations that highlight authenticity, depth, and simplicity. The experience continues with land and seafood entrées that honor the richness of the Mediterranean, offering creations capable of delighting even the most discerning palates. Desserts, elegant and harmonious, bring the culinary journey to a graceful close, accompanied by a truly authentic Italian coffee, delivering the genuine ritual of a perfect Italian ending. Completing the experience is an outstanding wine selection, thoughtfully curated to complement each course with high-level pairings that showcase the best of Italian and international winemaking traditions. Everything is elevated by an impeccable staff, attentive and professional, and by the vision of the owner, whose charisma, passion, and love for authentic Italy have shaped an exclusive atmosphere. The experience is further enriched by a distinctive and original music selection, setting the mood with style and personality. Naples 15 is not simply an Italian restaurant in Madison—it is a true culinary destination, where uncompromising quality, identity, and understated luxury exist in perfect harmony.

Such a vibe! Reminds me of Little Italy in New York. Food was amazing! Customer service was amazing! My partner and I went for Valentine’s day, it was a very nice date! Expensive but very pleased with how delicious the food was as well as the whole experience! The money was all worth it! I will be back

An elegant Italian dining experience. Tables are close and it feels like family style. Our server was excellent. She knew everything there was to know about the menu and the wines. I was a little disappointed with my scallop and prawn pasta dish. There was only three scallops and three shrimp, not what I would call prawns. The taste was excellent. Our other dishes were excellent. My son got a ribeye and it was cooked perfectly. We had roasted calamari for appetizer which was also delicious. A premium dining experience at a premium price. Our espresso to finish the meal was excellent.

From the time time we came we are feeling like we are in Naples, Italy. The vibe of this restaurant it takes you right in Naples Italy like at home. The experience was wonderful. We had a true Neapolitan pizza with smoked buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto e rucola to die for. The appetizer was calamari alla malvasia taken out of the wood oven, eggplant parmigiana and fresh burrata with truffles. The main course was what in Italy we call cicala di mare, i can’t believe i found this special lobster in Madison WI. It was prepared with wonderful white sauce and cacio cavallo flambé on the wood woven and it was paired with a whine from Campania mastro Bernardino stilema fiano. Incredibile che quasi quasi non lo trovi in Italia. Traditional Manfredi we ricotta and red sammarzano tomatoe sauce paired with radici taurasi. We finished with sfogliatella and bava with coffe Made with art of Neapolitan barrista. It was great to find this restaurant away from Italy

My husband and I stopped in for an after-dinner drink and dessert. We had an amazing time, played Heart and Soul with Grace, part of the wonderful waitstaff, and had a great time!! We sat by the owner, Sal, and had good conversation. Beautiful night!

This place has been hyped up to me for years as being one of the best restaurants in Madison, and I hate to say, I was a bit disappointed. We came on a Thursday and made a reservation. But when we arrived it took 15 minutes just to be greeted by a host. We then sat at our table for another 20 minutes before being waited on at all. Service throughout the evening was very slow and scarce. It took us over two hours to have our dinner which consisted of 2 drinks, one appetizer, two entrees, dessert and an espresso martini. I’m not sure if the intention is to mimic the Italian way of slow dinner, but even so, I’d expect drinks and maybe something to snack on much earlier. But we actually got our drinks after the food, so it just felt like a lot of waiting. Atmosphere is pretty loud and crowded which I think could be fun when you’re in the right mood! Food was very good but in my opinion, overpriced for what it is. I think at least if the prices are going to be this high, the service should match.

This place was rocking beyond belief, amazing energy, and The food took me to the nooks and crannies of Italy. It was overly busy the night I visited and service was great and food still arrived quickly. We tried tons of things and definitely recommend!

This is the premiere dining experience for Italian food in Madison. The service is great, but what stands out the most is the atmosphere and the food itself. It truly feels like a “little Italy”. Salvatore will be making his rounds and will inquire about your experience, so don’t be a stranger!! I have been here countless times, with each visit being better than the last. This is a no-brainer spot for a fine dining experience, special celebration, or even a “regular” spot for weekly dinner. I can not say enough great things about Naples 15!

This restaurant is an incredible experience with great food - win win! Highly recommend checking Naples 15 out. I'm surprised it doesn't have a higher rating on here and that many people I know who have lived in Madison for way longer than me had never even heard of it! I only discovered it when I specifically searched for nice restaurants that could accommodate both vegetarian and gluten-free restrictions. They were very accommodating - lots of Italian dishes can be vegetarian, and Naples 15 has most of their pastas with a gluten-free version. I came here for my birthday with a group of 5 and we all loved it. Our favorite dish was the buffalo pizza, which was surprising. It was so good though! This place has an old school vibe, dimly lit, candles, waiter service, you know the deal. It's right downtown (but we were able to find street parking nearby!). A good idea to call ahead to make a reservation, was pretty busy!

If you want an authentic place to visit, benvenuto all Napoli. You'll know immediately where the warmth of the staff comes from as soon as you meet the owner and Monzu Chef, Salvatore Di Scala. Allow yourself a thoughtless night by doing the Chefs Menu, or wander the streets of Ischia and Napoli by selecting alla carte dishes. Couldn't believe how much this place reminded me of Italy, and the home I had there when I was backpacking Europe.

I heard a lot of great things about this restaurant and was excited to try it! With it being by the capital the only real parking was in a near by parking garage. The ambiance was not what i was expecting for an upscale italian restaurant, it gave more of a family italian restaurant. Definitely not handicap accessible and the prices were higher than I thought appropriate. Some of what we ordered was amazing while others left us feeling like something was missing for the price we were paying. The tables were very close together and did not provide much privacy at all between tables. I would try again but with a different expectations going in.

I do have to start by saying that this probably wasn't their best work because it was Ironman weekend and they were very busy, but I was unimpressed tbh. We ordered the Loch Duart Salmone alla Puttanesca, they were out of salmon so they substituted it for shrimp. This dish I would not get again it was like bland spaghetti. Also ordered the rigatoni alla Salvatore which was better. Another member of our party ordered this as well and they looked like completely different dishes with different sauces so who knows. 2 people in our group ordered the pollo Salvatore and both did not like it, saying the chicken was quite dry, the pieces of bacon were fatty and there was not a lot of sauce. 1 person ordered a coke that never came. They did give us 2 Tiramisu 's for the long wait and that was the best part of the whole dinner tbh

I recently visited with out of town family. I go fairly regularly, but my visit Sept 12, 2025 was the best yet. Tried the veal for the first time. Wow. 3 in our party had a steak special and 2 said it was the best they ever had. The other was in a food coma and could not speak. I tried a small piece and it melted in my mouth. And OUTSTANDING service by all. If you have not already tried Naples 15 you are missing out.

I have traveled extensively in Italy and this is the best approximation of the Neapolitan standard for quality sourced ingredients. The depth of cooking here tops anything I have seen. The best Burata, tomatoes, fresh salad greens, seafood and boar are second to none. I ate here twice and was astonished by the waitstaff, Chef Salvatore, and truly extraordinary meals, end to end!

I went there with high expectations as I have read the reviews. First of all the place is kind of clostrofobic, low ceiling. The tables are only inches apart from each other. You can not talk in your normal voice, not to disturb the next table. There were glasses full of still water when we were guided to our table. It shouldn't be, as one can not be sure of it's hygiene. We ordered sparkling water, San Pellegrino which the waiter brought under his arm! and in room temperature. We asked a cold one and then ordered white wine. I asked please bring it cold, he said yes, ice cold. Unfortunately the wine was again in room temperature. I refused. He said he will ask the bartender. That was ridiculous. We left.

Great Italian the best in Madison. Highly recommend when you want Italian cuisine. Party of 75 for business was great experience.

Very welcoming to large parties. The waitress started off amazing- checked in often and very helpful with the menu. There were a few parties and she kept getting sidetracked chatting with everyone. The pasta needed to be cooked a min longer, it was just shy of al dente. The veal was overcooked, couldn't cut easily with a knife. Very happy with the dining area, but the prices were just not worth it.

Pizza was too doughy and overpriced for what you're getting. Waiter stumbled when bringing a pizza to the table next to us and a slice hit the floor. No one picked up the fallen slice and cleaned the splatter for the remaining time we dined (20 minutes!). I didn't mind the noise and atmosphere (tables way too close and place is too crowded) - it felt old school in a way, but service was too slow. Surcharges on the bill and stickers with new, presumably higher, prices covering the old ones on the menu was silly. $18.95 for a salad described as "personalized, more like a side salad portion" doesn't make sense, even in the current economy.

Took my son a group of his high school friends to Naples after a Badger game. They had a couple other places they wanted to try for pizza that we couldn't get in. I said " trust me , the pizza here is legit." Best Italian food in Madison but also a real deal Neapolitan pizza oven. Ordered several. My fav is the Margarita. Best part was we snagged the metal table out front while the restaurant was packed.

I took out dinner from here. I was really there to try their fried pizza. Somehow by the time I finished my order, due to some misunderstanding, I ended up getting a regular pizza. May be I should go some other time to try the fried pizza. I ended up getting rocket and parmesan with artichoke, onion and tomato. It was a good pizza. Artichoke topping was good, defenitely better than any I tried in Madison. I also went for a baba dessert. It was a nice milky, creamy bread kind of dessert. May be it has resemblence to ras malai.

Pricey but nice for special occasions! The staff is always super friendly! The portions are large so come hungry! Loved the pollo alla salvatore with the small slices of pear!

Ambiance was incredible, service was spot on, menu was a bit too large and made it confusing to order. Food was decent but the portions were very large which took away from the flavor and by the time you were nearly done with half the food, it was lukewarm. Pretty good experience overall, ended up taking home lots of leftovers.

The calamari and the lobster ravioli were both absolutely delish! I'd definitely go back to try a pizza or another pasta dish.

Naples 15 totally blew me away. I had the steak and lobster ravioli, and honestly, it was the best I've ever had. The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced -- you could really taste the quality. The energy is super warm and authentic, Sal and the staff made us feel right at home. If you're in the Madison area and love high quality dining and a personable, warm vibe. Naples is the place to be!

Stranded in a back corner and completely ignored, this was not an enjoyable dinner. Decent martini and ok the pizza is superb. Waiter pushed us on entrees which were enormous. We prefer a shared plate or smaller course dinner so this just wasn't for us. My $75 sea bass came out 10 minutes after the other food because it was prepared incorrectly with shellfish which I don't eat and had explained when we sat down. And the wine list. Give me a break! This is Madison, WI! Totally unreasonable and obnoxious. Did I mention that our waiter ignored us and I had to ask 3 people for water?

This is was unbelievable. It was so noisy we could hardly hear our waitress. For some reason the owner came to our table & tried to sell our host $590 bottle of wine. He passed. Then he brought out another bottle of wine we knew that was a good wine for much less and was told only one bottle He pours 3 of our group a good pour, which emptied the bottle then order's another bottle without our consent. He not only pours our other 3, but pours himself a glass. They brought out 2 different salads, calamari & a pasta dish. We said no more. The bill was $1700!. Not worth it at all!!!

Extremely subpar Italian food. Not worth the price and our receipt came with a list of different service charges (service charge does not include the tip). Save yourself the time, go elsewhere and thank me later. Don't even think about this place.

This is a legit Italian gem! The owner Sal was absolutely fantastic. He's the chef and all I can say is he knows how to cook! His staff was super knowledgeable and great to have taking care of us. We tried almost everything on the menu and it was all amazing! I'll be back for sure.

I came with a large group and on a date, both times the restaurant made significant substitutions that downgraded my meal without telling me or charging less. Once my wine was substituted with a much worse bottle and once my pastry dessert turned into angel cake. The service has been good as has the atmosphere but they clearly cut corners!

Great experience, cozy environment, friendly staff, and amazing food! Best margherita pizza I have tried! Highly recommend this place!!

It is pricey AF, hot as h@&), and crowded. They're really lean into plastering their walls with a bunch of famous Italian Americans lol. But dang the pasta is so good and so loaded. Maybe not the most worth it but it is an Experience. Expect to be overwhelmed by the menu. It's fun to read about the chef's life and story in the menu and what kind of cuisine you're eating. Definitely fun to try once, but maybe won't be revisiting!

How did I not know this restaurant existed?! I've lived in Madison for ten years now and did not learn about this restaurant until a friend mentioned it was their date night spot. After visiting Italy this past year we fell in love with the food and were so excited to try this place out. We made a reservation for 5pm when they opened which I highly recommend! We were immediately seated and the server was spectacular. I loved reading about the history of the restaurant and the owner as well. Now, to the food. I ordered a caprese salad and the lobster ravioli. Both of them were the best I've ever had. My partner had a different pasta dish and the tomato sauce was so flavorful and perfect. The wine recommendations were also great. It is a little pricey but for the quality it is 100% worth it! We've now added it to our date night restaurant rotation.

Can't go wrong looking for good Italian in Madison. The owner may do shots with you if you talk to him. Grazzie!

It is indeed a rare honor for a chef to be recognized as the best in the world, a title bestowed by their discerning guests. This draws patrons from across America to celebrate this exceptional talent. Thus, I find no surprise in this remarkable achievement. Chef Salvatore Di Scala you made this award happen for Naples 15 and are keeping them in a solid spot on the map In the Italian restaurant world.

It was an absolutely unforgettable experience from the start. The greeting at the door to desert. Every dish and every glass paired perfect. Favorites were the chef's suggestion of the chilean sea bass and the bistecca ala Florentina. Lobster ravioli was right up there for the best as well. Rigitoni ala Salvatore with truffles and caciocavallo podolico was absolutely up there as well! We paired this dinner we two wonderful from the superb wine list with so many great wines! Desert was baba and cannolli and chef gave us a complimentary cafe napoletana to top a perfect experience. I totally understand why this is the place the come to celebrate. Can't wait to coke back.

Ugh! Had 6 p.m. reservation and waited outside in the cold for over an hour! Our party of eight had three people 80+ yrs. old! Totally unacceptable. Food was great but due to ridiculous wait, especially given we had reservations, we will never return.

For how much you're spending, you would expect better food, but will most likely leave disappointed. Cool atmosphere but that's about it

Whenever I visited Madison this would be a must stop. Was there yesterday and was flabbergasted by the pricing. While I understand that inflation has driven prices up but charging $75 for an entre that consists of a piece of fish and two scallops and a side of arugula??? Ridiculous. These prices are higher than top end Italian places in Chicago. Lesson learnt - no more business dinners at this place. Would rather go to a steakhouse where spending that kind of money may make sense.

While visiting Madison with family, I had a craving for the Margherita pizza at Naples 15. I thought they closed at 11 PM, but when we arrived around 10 PM, they were already shutting down. Being in the restaurant industry myself, I understand the importance of respecting closing time and offered to return the next day. However, Chef Di Scala, embodying true hospitality, wouldn't hear of it. He personally prepared our meal, and not only was the food exceptional, but the service was equally outstanding. We can't wait to return the next time we're in town. Grazie mille, Chef and Brady!

Can't say enough about this restaurant we came again to sharing. another wonderful evening . We ate here many times and always we love it more each time the atmosphere the food and friendly welcome welcone is what brought us back.Our servers were outstanding and chef was an amazing singer that made our time an absolute blast.We take the chef made for my family a fabulous dinner We are so glad to choose a chef table menu which is a ballet of flavors Highly recommend this place.for any occasion We can't wait to came back

Came in spontaneously after having a disappointing meal elsewhere. Naples 15 was hopping on a Wednesday night with a special event and all the tables were full. We snagged a spot at the bar and had the best pizza, "Sausage & Master Greens" which I always ask for with a sprinkle of truffle oil and the "Rigatoni alla Salvatore". Both were delicious as always. Truly my favorite meal. Chef Salvatore was in the house and as gracious as always. Love it here!

I have been dining here for years and haven't been in a year or so. I know inflation is an issue but the prices are insane. We wanted to order a bottle of wine and I couldn't find one less than $90, so when the waiter suggested the wine of the day I figured it was a house wine. I was shocked to see it was $155! The food was mediocre at best. This is not the cozy Madison restaurant it used to be and these prices are higher than NYC. I am not sure what happened but will not be returning.

This my first time at Naples 15. I have worked in Naples for many years and Naples 15 is the most authentic neopolitan restaurant I have ever visited. Naples 15 has an amazing wine list and I have had the pleasure of trying Tempos Vega Sicilia unico, one of the best Spanish ones I've ever had. Thank you chef Salvatore Di Scala for the amazing experience! This is an incredibly special restaurant! Bow I understand why Tony Bennett loves this place!

Wonderful service, superb food, flavors that are undeniable, welcoming staff, cozy environment.

Overpriced, loud, service was unattentive and the food was sub par. Caprese salad was way too much basil, two sliced cherry tomatoes and a burrata that did not seem like a fresh burrata. And that was $37.90 for 2! Would have never gotten them! We had two pizzas. one was sausage and broccolini, which tasted like kitchen cleaner and the fried calzone which was more dough than anything else. The menus were dated and tacky. As for the wine list, way overpriced wines! What upset me the most was the unattentiveness of the wait staff. I could see it in the tables around me too. This was definitely not a place I would return to considering the price.

i heard a lot of hype about this place and i have to say that while the food was excellent, the ambiance of the restaurant was a bit of a letdown. it does seem to give you the "full italian restaurant experience" if that's what you're interested in - something not as upscale. you can only make a reservation by phone which is kinda annoying. we were seated in a tall table in the corner, and there was a massive party in front of us who was obscenely loud and i could easily hear every word of their conversations. felt like we were seated too close to other parties. and honestly, the restaurant feels like you're in somebody's basement which I don't love, especially when there are entrees on the menu that are $75. i suspect that prices are so high because they import the seafood quickly in order to keep it fresh - because where else can you get seafood while in the midwest??? the menu was extremely overwhelming and busy with stories about the restaurant and its history - i didn't love that either. our server was nice and did a great job, but i would've appreciated more constant check in and refill of waters. for food, we got the frutti di mare which is a combination of diff seafoods - very good and fresh and it does feel like you're sitting next to the ocean. the bread (which came out later than I would've liked) was great to dip in the sauce. the lobster ravioli was my favorite dish, but the inside lobster kinda reminds me of cheese or like a baklava lmao. very very tasty though. pizza was also good but nothing that impressed me all that much. overall, it was an expensive meal that didn't totally feel worth it in price but the food was very good

Unreal experience for UW Madison's Graduation. But not in a a good way. Had a reservation but when I arrived around 15 minutes before my reservation time, I stood for about 30 minutes at the host stand waiting to be addressed. A line/group of around 100 people (you may think I am exaggerating but trust me I am low balling it) formed behind me. We became a mob with one united goal: can someone get the host's attention and find out what is going on. I don't know if they were under staffed, overbooked or just completely unprepared but the restaurant seemed to be in complete disarray. Eventually I did manage to talk to a host/manager (by essentially cornering them) and they checked me in. Everyone else behind me just wanted to cancel their reservations because they had enough. They could not leave because the restaurant would charge their cards if they didn't show up for their reservation. Wild! Once I sat down, the dinner was pretty good, albeit definitely overpriced ($99 per person for a 6 course meal). I thought a while about writing a review because I was sure someone else would (and having all those people cancel their reservations surely amounted to an insane loss in revenue) but decided to anyway. Don't think I'll be back or recommend this place to anyone. DiNero pics in the front are 100% a tourist trap, you can do better.

A group of 8 of us dined at Naples 15 prior to a concert. From the moment we made our reservation we experienced friendly, helpful staff. Our server was attentive but not overbearing. At one point the owner came out to greet each table, provided us with bottle of champagne on the house, and took photos with us. They accommodated separate checks, which I appreciated. For dinner I had the Loch Duart Salmon Alla Puttanesca. It was good, although I wasn't necessarily wowed by the dish given the price point (approx. $43). My husband had the scallop dish, and shared similar sentiments about his meal. The others I dined with also enjoyed their meals, but we all found prices to be high. It's worth noting that the prices noted in their online menu have been raised, although I certainly don't blame a restaurant for raising prices given the increased cost of food.

3.5 stars. Brought my Soldiers here. The service was really stellar. All the food though was just ok. Kinda typical American-Italian food. I had 3 different pastas, pizza, calamari, some kind of potato-based appetizer, 4 different desserts, and wine. The calamari was the best thing. It was actually quite good. But all the rest of it was just ok.

The food and ambiance at Naples is unmatched. It feels like you are sitting is Chef Salvatore's personal dining room and getting treated like you are part of his Italian family. I can't wait until I return again to try more of the menu items they offer. Thanks for a great evening!

We took a trip to Italy last year and this place made me feel like we were back there! The food was amazing! I loved the atmosphere and the personal touches throughout the restaurant. Salvatore, the owner and master chef is amazing! Makes you feel like a family. Would definitely go back!

I appreciate that Naples 15 is open on Monday nights, but my latest visit on a Monday did not match the excellence of my past visits. Of the three different dishes our table ordered none were anything to return for. Needless to say, the dishes were disappointing. The Naples salad (spinach, strawberry, orange) was slim on fruit and heavy on pepper. The Margherita pizza was bland. We would have loved to see more basil and perhaps seasoning in the tomatoes. The linguine with lemon & seafood seemed more like spaghetti to me. The seafood was good but I couldn't get past the spaghetti(?). Is it because it was Monday? Is it because the executive chef was in Italy? Not sure why my experience didn't stack up this time....

Place is amazing. Our server Grayson was the star of the show. He recommended the chefs special menu. All the dishes came with a bit of history and spunk. The best was Chilean sea bass and I forgot what it was called but this little potato with cream sauce and prosciutto. Ask for Grayson he truly makes the experience unforgettable. Great ambiance too.

The bread that comes with the burrata has crack in it haha! I got a pizza with arugula on it and I munched on every piece of it until there were no crumbs left! Calzone was a little too bready for my liking but besides that everything was great.

The food is very good. However, keep an eye on your wallet as the owner and his servers will substitute items until your bill is increased tremendously. it's also a very loud restaurant. Not a great place for an intimate dinner. Plenty of other options.

Went to Naples 15 with my whole family for my mother's birthday! We had the chef's menu and every dish that was brought to the table was incredible. My mother had the Tesoro del mare as well and it was the most spectacular display of seafood I have ever seen. They also have a very impressive selection of wine, many of which are very rare and hard to find. Chef Salvatore made the whole experience a night to remember!

Never left a Yelp review before. That was easily the single worst meal I've ever had at a restaurant. We attended the UW Grad celebration prix fix meal. It started with a reservation that we were finally seated for 45 minutes late. What followed were 6 courses that got worse and worse, outside in a tent with a spectacular number of insect dining companions. I would steer clear in the future. Shout out the wait staff who tried to make the best of a bad situation. Very sad to see such poor quality control in this restaurant.