Black Olive Italian Restaurant

Situated on Madison's hilltop, this is one of the few full-service Italian kitchens in the region south of Corydon. The menu draws from traditional Italian-American staples — eggplant parmigiana, veal parmigiana, puttanesca, chicken gnocchi, manicotti, seafood linguini — with homemade marinara and complimentary seasoned bread on arrival. Open daily for lunch and dinner. The kitchen leans on fresh, market-sourced ingredients; portions are generous. A full bar, outdoor seating, and a relaxed atmosphere make it a viable anchor for the Madison dining scene.