Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieUpscale restaurant with a terrace serving homestyle Italian fare, along with deli & diner classics.
What to order: Lasagne Della Nonna · Rigatoni Alla Buttera · Belgian Fries · Orecchiette w/ Bitter Greens & SausageFrom Google Maps reviews.
Was in the mood for Italian and ended up at Mark’s Off Madison. Overall, it wasn’t bad. The eggplant parm wasn’t my favorite, but the lasagna was definitely solid and the standout of the meal. Not sure it quite lives up to all the hype I’ve seen, but for a midweek dinner out, it was perfectly decent.
Good dining experience. Great service, upscale & quiet atmosphere with intimate vibe. I came here with a few friends recently and we had an enjoyable dinner. Attentive service, delicious dishes with nice presentations. Very appetizing Zucchini Chips. I love my Roasted Salmon, very flavorful and was prepared just right! The Orecchiette and Bitter Green with Sausage was very tasty as well.
So the food was fantastic! Restaurant week tasting menu was divine! Our server was ok but not super attentive or friendly for that matter but she did do ok. The bus people and food runners were top notch. They had plate cleaned off the table and waters filled amazingly fast. We would totally come here again on our next visit. My only complaint was the fixtures and bottles on display were very dusty and you could see the dust floating in the air when someone walked by them.
From the Jan 8, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.