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    Italian

    Osteria Papavero

    128 East Wilson Street

    Madison, WI 53703


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    Featured Items

    • Cinghiale

      wild boar ragout braised with red wine, carrot, onion & tomato, egg pappardelle pasta, grana cheese
      $25.00
    • Budino di Caramello

      butterscotch pudding, whipped cream, cocoa powder (gf)
      $10.00
    • Zuppa del Giorno

      soup of the day: Potato, kale, chickpeas
      $5.00+

    DINNER

    Antipasti

    • Gran Piatto

      house-cured large charcuterie with two cheeses, marinated olives, and grilled bread
      $34.00
    • House-Cured Salumi

      house-cured charcuterie, giardiniera GLUTEN-FREE
      $16.00+
    • Antipasto di Mare

      an assorted trio of seafood preparations, changes are made regularly, please call for information about the current offering.
      $26.00
    • Contorni

    • Burrata

      mozzarella stuffed with cream, arugula, tomatoes, oil-cured anchovies (gf, v upon request)
      $22.00
    • Formaggi

      local and imported cheeses, quince jam, local honey and marinated olives VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE
      $15.00+
    • Zuppa di Funghi

      wild mushroom stew, tomato and fresh herbs, grilled bread (v)
      $7.00+
    • Zuppa del Giorno

      soup of the day: Potato, kale, chickpeas
      $5.00+
    • Burrata al Tartufo

      truffle burrata, jamon arosto, artichoke, arugula, balsamic
      $23.00
    • Polpette

      three beef & prok meatballs, tomato-oregano sauce
      $15.00
    • Crescione

      house made griddled calzone; provolone, grana, finocchione, mushroom
      $13.00

    Primi e Secondi

    Entrees
    • Grigliata Mista

      9 oz. trio of grilled meats (chef's choice) served over tomato-braised potatoes (gf)
      $29.00
    • Cinghiale

      wild boar ragout braised with red wine, carrot, onion & tomato, egg pappardelle pasta, grana cheese
      $25.00
    • Fettuccine con 'Nduja

      spicy Calabrian chili & pork sausage ragout with tomatoes, corn fettuccine, smoked ricotta salata
      $24.00
    • Crespelle agli asparagi

      two savory crepes stuffed with ricotta cheese and asparagus, bechamel
      $24.00
    • Cotoletta

      Seven Seeds Farm tenderloin; brined breaded & fried, sauteed sugar snap peas, radish greens, radish, mint
      $25.00
    • Norcina

      rosemary garlic pork sausage, truffle & cream sauce, cavatappi pasta
      $22.00
    • Costoline

      Tuscan pork rib sauce, gnocchi, grana
      $22.00
    • Puttanesca

      olives, anchovies, capers, white wine, tomato sauce; gigli pasta
      $21.00
    • Tortellacci

      cauliflower & asparagus stuffed house-made pasta,blue cheese & cream sauce, grana
      $23.00
    • Kid's Pasta

      smaller portion of pasta with a choice of: Butter , Parmesan, and Tomato sauce
      $10.00

    Dolci

    Desserts
    • Budino di Caramello

      butterscotch pudding, whipped cream, cocoa powder (gf)
      $10.00
    • Budino di Banana

      warm chocolate brioche bread pudding, caramel sauce, whipped cream, toasted pecans
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Torta al Pistacchio

      warm pistachio cake, lemon curd, blueberry compote
      $10.00

    RETAIL

    Retail Items

    • Osteria Papavero Cookbook

      $26.95

    Tortellacci

    $23.00

    cauliflower & asparagus stuffed house-made pasta,blue cheese & cream sauce, grana

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    Allergens/Dietary Restrictions

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    No substitutions. Additional items may be charged an extra fee.
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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday4:30 pm - 8:15 pm
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 8:15 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 8:15 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 8:15 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm - 8:15 pm
    Saturday4:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Osteria Papavero is a cozy restaurant serving authentic, rustic Italian food. We offer a menu that changes daily, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

    Location

    128 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

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