I gave this place three stars for these reasons:\n* good tasty foods. we had thecalamari fritti (fried calamari appetizers), spaghetti carbonara, osso buco (pork shank marinated in some spicy tomato-based sauce with risotto). The calamari fritti is one of the best I've ever eaten in Madison, and I am always picky about my squid.\n* BIG portions, we could not finish everything in one meal, although my husband and I were normally not light eaters.\n* reasonable price, especially since the restaurant is located on State St. and the portions are big.  However, I wish they can serve smaller portions of foods for less price.\n* good bread and relaxing italian ambience\n*a very friendly and good customer service (we got there at 9:30pm and left after the restaurant closed. When I told the waiter I wanted my osso buco to go and I would like some extra sauce if they have any left, the waiter asked the kitchen staff to make more sauce. I was soo impressed with this service).