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December 11, 2025

Award-Winning Chef Brings Italy's Amalfi Coast to Madison

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Award-Winning Chef Brings Italy's Amalfi Coast to Madison

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There’s a new Italian restaurant in town getting a lot of buzz. Giovanni Novella, the former executive chef of Bar Corallini, is bringing the Amalfi Coast to University Avenue. Complete with coastal vibes, authentic Italian food, and even a full vegetarian menu, Osteria Novella has hit Madison’s food scene with a big splash. Today, he sits down with host Bianca Martin to talk about what’s good at Osteria Novella and what this move means for the future of Bar Corallini. 

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