Fabiola's Spaghetti House & Deli

My wife and I have eaten at Fabiola's many times over the last six months. Being a lifelong madisonian, I mourned the end of the authentic Italian spaghetti houses in the old Greenbush neighborhood. So when I read that Fabiola's had opened and saw the menu, I was thrilled, but not convinced.Of course, my first order was the gold standard for judging the quality....spaghetti and meatballs.Awesome. Pasta perfectly cooked, delightful balanced tomato sauce and a couple of enormous tender meatballs that launched me back to the days of Josie's at the corner of park and regent. Perfect.On subsequent occasions I had the eggplant Parmesan, pasta with Sunday Gravy (oh boy!)...and then I branched out into the whitefish (too good!) and the Airline Chicken.....superb enormous juicy delicious chicken breasts.The waitstaff all been delightful, the bartenders make superb cocktails and are very knowledgeable about wine pairings.And the owner Sam is a great guy, very real, very friendly and he keeps an eagle eye on the smooth operation and quality of the restaurant.This place is a home run!

This place had been on our list to try. We ventured there early on a Saturday evening since they don't take reservations (they do have a call ahead to get on a wait list). We were seated promptly in their relatively small dining area - it is tight and at times we had to make sure the waitstaff didn't clip our plates hanging over the edge of the table when they rushed by.Our server was very friendly and helpful. After we ordered some beer and wine we started with a basket of their bread which included a focaccia that appeared to have cheese and a red sauce embedded in it. It was super delicious while it was warm. The other bread was good for mopping up the red sauce in my main.I ordered the Chicken Parmesan which was on spaghetti- the serving was huge. We took half home and it provided another meal. I did ask for extra red sauce since I like it that way. The chicken was tender and moist. Very good. My wife got the eggplant parm which she normally doesn't order and it was disappointing. It was actually almost underdone and too al dente for her taste. She did mention it to the waitress who was ready to replace it with something else but we were almost done eating. She did offer a complimentary dessert and my wife opted for the tiramisu which was very good.We did appreciate the good customer service and most of the food was tasty. The prices were high but not unusual these days. Also we do like that the owner is keeping Regent Street alive with places like this and the Greenbush Bar that are not just college bars and high rise student housing.

yummy food (a bit pricey) with a nice ambiance. staff were a bit pushy in having us leave (they didn't close for over 1.5 hours and the restaurant was not busy), but were otherwise nice. food isn't terribly salty. solid choice for a dinner date :-)

I really enjoyed my visit to Fabiola's! We went on a Friday and were sat immediately, it was awesome. They kept our water topped up all night and it was honestly the best tap water from a restaurant I've ever had, so crisp and cold. The bread basket is a must, the focaccia was so good. Mushroom lovers definitely need to get the fettuccine, it was easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a long time. I did not like my Negroni sbagliato but they can be hit or miss for me. My friend got the chicken parm and the serving was ginormous. I lived the ambiance inside as well, felt like having dinner at Italian grandmother's house, a nice little nostalgic treat.

Oh my goodness...where do I begin?! This place is AMAZING! Except for the parking situation, that is. But the incredible service makes up for it, as well as the delicious food! My friend and I needed a night out, so we decided on Fabiola's Spaghetti House for dinner. To start, I ordered a Phony Negroni (pregnancy problems) and my friend ordered what I REALLY wanted - the Pistachio Cream Ale. For a NA drink, however, the Phony Negroni did hit the spot. For our entrees, I opted for the chicken parmesan, and my friend got the spicy penne alla vodka. I tried a bite of hers, and it was very tasty, and had a kick for sure! The chicken parm was incredible, and I could seriously eat nothing else for the rest of my life and be beyond content. Absolutely delicious! It was honestly perfect in every way. It was crispy fried, cheesy, with just the right amount of marinara sauce. The garlic flavors were present in every bite. I am a big fan of broccolini, so I was thrilled to see that was the seasonal vegetable.I definitely plan to return with my husband for date night.

I've only ever eaten at the bar - every time I'm in town, after sitting at Leopold's for a couple hours with a book and a black walnut manhattan. The food is solid--I always get the spaghetti with marinara, classic and simple. But the ambiance is what makes this place a great choice. That, and Maya, the bartender, who is one of the most engaging, warm, and kind humans I know.

Second time eating at Fabiola's last night, and it was a delight again. We walked in and were seated as a party of three immediately. Pretty amazing for a Friday night, and we were appreciative. The atmosphere there is some of the best, with their cozy and comfy vibe. The lighting is low enough to create a feeling of warmth but bright enough to read their menu easily. Bonus points that the menus are printed on a paper that has a pearl finish, so it actually catches the available light for even easier reading. Attention to detail is definitely a big part of Fabiola's game plan. It carries through to the food itself. Our party had a plate of olives to start. Ours seemed to be a generous plate made up of castelvetranos in a delicious olive oil. We then had the rigatoni with Sunday gravy; the chicken Parmesan; and the eggplant Parmesan. All are very generous portions as well. The rigatoni has been consistently great; just as good as when we first had it. It will be a continual hit if they keep it up. The eggplant Parmesan was a heaping plate of perfectly al dente spaghetti with marinara and several pieces of delicious eggplant. I could not stop eating it until my entire plate was empty. The chicken Parmesan was a bit overcooked but flavorful, and the pasta aglio e olio was cooked to perfection. We were nearing the end of our meal when the manager came by to chat and ask us how everything was. He was so kind and courteous and truly interested in hearing our thoughts. When he heard that the chicken was slightly overcooked, he took the time to immediately go back to the kitchen to let them know. He then offered our table a complimentary dessert. In this day and age, this is something that I rarely see; but it just shows the caliber of establishment that is Fabiola's. They take care of you because they do care. Our desserts were a selection of the most delicious gelato, made right in Sheboygan, WI. Creamy but not heavy and bursting with flavor. Fabiola's is a must if you're looking for some consistently delicious Italian food in a lovely space with some of the most amazing staff and management you could ask for. You, your stomach, and your heart will feel good coming here!

Very average, over prices menu. Went there thinking this was an Italian restaurant, but it's not. In fact, only like four itlian dishes. The service was below average, food was overpriced and dishes were very bland and small. Ended up stopping on my way home for fast food because I was still hungry. Wouldn't go back or recommend. There's little about this place that screams Italian.

Great service. food was amazing. gnocchi was perfectly cooked. Meatballs to die for. Sunday salad perfect and the steak was seasoned well and cooked right on! Will be back for sure. They do not have kids menus but they did have kids portions for some meals. Wonderful Ambience and overall experience.

Terrible experience. Long wait from seating to food (90 minutes). Waitress may have forgotten to place our order. Two of meals were not correct. Broccolini was far overcooked, pork very dry. Pastas were both very good. No communication during long delay. Asked about time expectation after 1 hour waiting, response from server was nice, owner was snobby. Avoided table once served. After mentioning mistake in order when given the bill, were asked about meal by owner. Shared that delay was disappointing and mistakes on order was frustrating. Owner said we were in the wrong. Then asked us to leave the restaurant. Would not recommend. Would give a zero if possible.