Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano is a small chain of Italian restaurants with locations primarily in the Midwest. The Madison restaurant is on Junction Road near Junction Court, and its location is approximately 15 miles from Mt. Horeb (about 28 minutes by automobile).
A chef's specialty entree, the Mediterranean triggerfish, is baked with tomatoes, leeks, black olives and capers in a white wine broth. A gluten-free menu is available for diners with dietary restrictions. The wine list features more than 30 selections.
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not taken, and a wait is possible during peak dinner hours. Casual attire is acceptable. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Named after the Italian words for "sunshine" and "favor," Sole Sapori Ristorante Italiano is on East Main Street in Mount Horeb, between North Second and Third Streets. The restaurant is family-owned and operated and serves dishes from its own family recipes.
The menu primarily features Sicilian cuisine with dishes like spedini Sicilione, three beef filet medallions topped with Parmesan, prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. A vegetarian menu is available. Soft drinks and espresso beverage are offered to drink; The restaurant does not serve alcohol.
Sole Sapori Ristorante Italiano serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant closes every Monday and Tuesday. Reservations are accepted, but generally, not required. A children's menu is available.
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is a small chain of six combination steakhouses and Italian trattorias. The Wisconsin location is in the Greenway Station shopping complex in the Madison suburb of Middleton. Located along Market Street, the restaurant is approximately 18 miles from Mt. Horeb (about 28 minutes by automobile). The "Wisconsin State Journal" has previously named Johnny's the "Best Steak and Best Sunday Brunch" in the state, and the establishment also won the "Wisconsin Beef Backer Award" for serving high-quality steaks from the Wisconsin Beef Producers.
The signature steak, the Johnny's DeBurgo, is an Italian-inspired dish that consists of beef tenderloin sauteed with garlic, thyme, oregano and basil and then served in a cream sauce. Another feature dinner is the chicken Minelli, which comes in a garlic-cream sauce over fettuccine. The wine list consists of more than 30 selections.
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are suggested and accepted by phone. Business casual is the attire.