Paisan's - Greshamville

I really wish I liked this place. Great location, fun atmosphere and has the potential to be great. I was really hoping to like the food here but it was bad. I got the mushroom spaghetti and it tasted like they mixed watered down Ragu and a can of 89¢ mushrooms together and dumped it on cold spaghetti noodles. I also had their cheesy bread which was quite literally a piece of sandwich bread that still had sesame seeds on it. I really wanted to like this place but it was not good and I hope they hire a chef soon because I want to see the place thrive.

Hope they remain open. Because the 3 times that I went they were great! The last time we had to wait awhile, which was fine because my husband and I know a lot of places are short staffed as it is. Even though we waiting awhile we were not disappointed. Also got a birthday dessert, which was delicious!

We had a group of 12 friends and family in town for a gathering and they were able to accommodate us on a busy Friday night with a much shorter wait than we were expecting.Food came out quickly, and was SO good!10 stars!

Mediocre food. The decor is nostalgic and cozy. We live near this place and finally went at Valentine's Day. Heard that it's not great so didn't hold much hope. The Mushroom Alfredo was plain and flavorless. Didn't understand the menu so ordered Bella Pizza, and it was IMPOSSIBLY SWEET. We tried, and we failed. Alcohols are not bad, which have nothing to do with the cook.

Bland food and inattentive staff. I've given this place multiple chances and each time have not had a great experience. Every time I've been ther the restaurant is not busy. The most recent time, after I was seated, a waitress never came (waited 15 minutes). Had to go and ask for a menu and to have a waitress sent over. Their pasta sauce is watery and their food lacks flavor. Instead of going here, try one of the many other Italian restaurants in Madison instead. Don't waste your time or money here.