text: We are really fortunate to have this little gem on Madisons lovely Northside They remodeled the former OleN Ricks Northside Inn or RickN Oles depending on which side of the sign you read after the smoking ban was implemented in Madison in July years before the statewide ban Many critics thought bars and restaurants would not survive without their smoking patrons OleN Ricks owners retired and sold their quaint space early during the smoking ban implementation It turns out a little Italian joint is exactly what the Northside needed and Cafe La Bellitalia has been building their business here for the last yearsnnWe ordered takeout and here is the lowdownnnThey have great pizza with LOADS of toppings There is no skimpy pizza found here We ordered an XL of The Works pizza It was huge and tasted great One thing we have noticed during our years in Madison is that there is not a lot of really good pizza in this town Bellitalia is a listtopper for us Pro tip they sell slices over lunch on weekdaysnnI was in the mood for pasta and ordered the homemade fettuccine Alfredo with chicken It comes with a side of garlic bread which is essentially a small loaf of Italian bread I immediately devoured this garlic butter goodness I rode my bike miles today so I can eat whatever I want right The pasta was delicious with it is perfectly creamy sauce and they did not hold back at all on the chicken The portion was HUGE in the takeout container definitely enough for two peoplennWeve had great experiences both dining in and with takeout There is always a good crowd and they seem to be doing a great business They have certainly been a great addition to the Northside community