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Picasso's Pizza & Grill
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
5266 Williamsburg WayFitchburg, WI 53713
(608) 271-8440
- Hours:
Mon, Sun 4 pm - 9 pm
Tue-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Casual, Intimate
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Picasso's Pizza & Grill
8 reviews in English
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Review from Eric S.
Madison, WI
8/8/2011
Though it may not look like a lot from the outside, Picassos makes some of the best thin crust pizza in Madison. Living in Fitchburg it is a great alternative to chain pizza like pizza hut or dominoes, and ingredients and flavors that are more fresh and unique than other local favorites such as glass nickel or roman candle pizza. I highly suggest the roman ruler if you are into the supreme sort.
The only problem some may have with Picassos is the price, which is probably double what you pay at pizza hut, but you get what you pay for. They run coupons in many of the local monthly coupon books that we receive in the mail, so we usually can get a large for the price of a medium, or a second half off to offset the cost.
Overall it's one of my top 3 pizza places in town and they offer a full dine in Italian menu and wine/beer offerings which I have always wanted to try. -
Review from Sharyn M.
Madison, WI
3/16/2011
Hard for me to believe that this so called pizza gets any positive reviews. My son and I ordered a large pizza, for delivery, and it was sincerely the worst pizza we have ever tasted,with no exaggeration, this was the only time ever I had disposed of an entire pizza after one bite. No flavor and a more than bland flour water crust. it was truly embarrassing. We threw away 26 dollars worth of horribleness, and never heard back from them with our dismal opinion. They offered no refund or compromise. The delivery man was extremely unfriendly with no pizza warmer and couldn't wait to run away with his 5 dollar tip, as if he knew how bad it was. I never recommend this place. Picassos is the worst in madison by far. Don't even try it. Way better options for your money.
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Review from Colin D.
Evanston, IL
6/9/2008
Picasso's is a really good restaurant that likely is not as popular as it could be a) because of its location and b) because of the name. It is located in a dirty little strip mall off Verona Road next to a liquor store. The sign makes it look like a crappy carryout pizza place, when in reality the menu is quite extensive and pizza is only the start. The last time I was there I had a ravioli dish with fresh asparagus that was fantastic. Very impressive beer selection.
Make an effort to go in the summer, as there is seating outdoors that makes you feel like you're out in your own backyard. This place could definitely be more popular but I think part of the appeal is that it is a little hidden jewel. -
Review from Bruce Daniel K.
Madison, WI
6/9/2008
Picasso's Pizza is my favorite pizza joint in the Madison area by virtue of their consistency and continuous quality. There are plenty of places to get a great pizza in Madison and the surrounding area, but I find myself coming back to Picasso's time and time again. A good part of this is the location. Picasso's is located in an small strip mall off of Verona Road in Fitchburg. Not exactly a chic location, but it happens to fall about halfway between my place and my best friends' in Fitchburg. Another friend lives within walking distance. It's the kind of place where we can all meet up, have a couple of pitchers of their excellent taps and enjoy a few of their signature pizzas. There is even a nice seating area in the lawn out back during the summer months. The atmosphere is always laid back and friendly. The staff seem to always be happy to see you and are quick and efficient.
The pizzas: I personally have tried about half of the specialty pizzas and I have not come across one that I did not like. What really sets the pizzas apart is the crispy thin crust, fresh toppings and the interesting combinations. The crust can be too thin for some people, especially on the center pieces (square cut) which can be nearly impossible to eat by hand. This doesn't bother me since I like mine in this style. My personal favorites are the Venetian (spinach, artichoke, olives), Gorgonzola Ribeye (steak, onions, mushrooms & gorgonzola), Treehugger (veggie pizza with marinara) and Cajun Comfort (chicken and andouille sausage with spicy cream sauce). I have also gotten the Chicago stuffed pizza here, which was a treat. Not quite Giordano's, but certainly the best I've had in Madison. It took upwards of an hour, but my parents and I enjoyed a nice bottle of wine while we waited. Picasso's does dine in, carry out or delivery. There have been a few times we've done delivery and not received anything for over an hour. To be fair these have been on busy weekend nights and the pizza still came hot, but because of this we do delivery only on weeknights.
There is a whole lot of other items on the menu, much more than I have ever tried. It seems that every time I come here I eye the pasta entrees but come back to the pizza. One time I'll get adventuresome but I've only ventured off the pizza menu a couple of times for sandwiches. My favorite is the Hot Hoagie, which is a toasted italian with a lot of cheese. It's a bit sloppy (like their pizzas) but completely worth it. The appetizers are always delicious. I make it a point to get the garlic cheese bread just about every time, and the fried portabella mushrooms are great. My father and I have also gotten the Cajun mussels - perfectly done, balancing the savory garlic butter with a bit of spice. Lastly, the beer selection at Picasso's is bar none. Even if you just go with the taps there is always an excellent selection of micros both local and national, combined with a great import selection. There is a nice wine list too, but I rarely get past the taps to even consider it. Picasso's is an excellent pizza place that is a lot more than pizza. -
Review from Elliot C.
Fitchburg, WI
1/26/2010
Picasso's is a restaurant with ups and downs but the ups are food related and the downs aren't enough to chase away customers...yet. Located off of Verona Road on Madison's Westside, Picasso's sits in an unassuming strip mall. The space itself is nice with an open kitchen centered in the room. There are tables on both sides and then a huge covered open-air patio off the dining room. While the center kitchen makes for good eye candy the heat of the giant pizza ovens creates some interesting climate situations. On multiple visits the front door has been propped open to let the heat out. This helps the tables to the left of the room but can leave some of the tables on the right a bit chilly. Also this certainly lets the flies in. The tables are rather barren and don't even include silverware. For the quality of the food you'd expect silverware at the table.
Speaking of the food this is certainly the best part of the place and since it's a restaurant that's a good thing. The fried portabella mushrooms are a nice starter and certainly tasted fresh. The Creole dipping sauce was a little off though as there was a tanginess that didn't seem to belong. Pizza is a strong suit for Picasso's when it comes to both traditional pies and more gourmet ones. Their homemade Italian sausage stars on your more normal pies, as does their sauce. The mac and cheese pizza is one of the best I've had although the fettuccine that came on top instead of traditional macaroni was a bit odd. The gorgonzola rib eye pizza was the favorite on our last visit. The thinly sliced meat stood out against the rest of the ingredients but the bite of the cheese was still there too. The same combination is featured in a pasta along with haystack onions and a garlic cream sauce. The steak was again amazing and made me wonder what the kitchen could do with a piece of meat all by itself. Another winning pasta dish was the cannelloni stuffed with the aforementioned sausage. You can choose your sauce and I went with the alfredo, which had outstanding flavor and avoided the pitfall of being too heavy. The fish fry has a lake perch option that always excites me and Picasso's delivers a lightly battered rendition that is very tasty. The coleslaw is solid but the fries are pretty pedestrian. While I have not had it at the restaurant, the stuffed chicken breast is another winner. Picasso's catered one of the best wedding meals I've ever had and served the chicken stuffed with gouda and accompanied by risotto. The two dishes juicy and creamy respectively. The burgers and hot dogs that round out the menu are ok but not in the same league as the entrees and pizzas.
Service is inconsistent at best. On one visit we were forgotten about after our drink order. On another refills of water and silverware delivery needed double mentions. Then again the owner is almost always present and he makes a point to visit each table. This helps the place achieve a neighborhood vibe that almost makes you forget toilets that are often dirty or the odd temperature fluctuations. -
Review from Angel S.
Madison, WI
3/20/2008
The food here is always tasty, and they have great appetizers. The staff is friendly as well. I have always enjoyed eating here.
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Review from Craig L.
Madison, WI
3/4/2011
Excellent pizza in a town that is full of pizza joints. The delivery was fast and the driver courteous. I haven't ate at the restaurant yet, but when I picked up a carry out order the staff was very friendly and quick to get my order out.
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Review from Rick S.
Fitchburg, WI
10/3/2009
We visited here on a Saturday mid-afternoon. Not another soul in the place. We were greeted and sat down, service was prompt. Went to the restroom... "Men's out of order, please use Women's". Hmmmm. Big sheet of black plastic across another part of the restaurant - not very attractive. While we sat waiting for our pizza, there were dozens of flies everywhere around us. Decided to take it to-go. Pizza was decent but the restaurant itself is disappointing.
