Some Of Wisconsin's Best Pizza Is Served In The Basement Of A 1922 Italian Workmen’s Club
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published June 02, 2021
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Once known as Little Italy, Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood has deep Sicilian roots. Today, you can get a taste of those roots at Greenbush Bar, a basement-based watering hole that serves up authentic Sicilian cuisine, including some of the best pizza in Wisconsin.
Take your taste buds on an international adventure with a visit to Greenbush Bar, which is in the basement of the Italian Workmen’s Club in Madison.
First, it dates back to 1922, making it one of the neighborhood’s last original buildings. Second, the Italian Workmen’s Club is one of the oldest active Italian clubs in the U.S.
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Just like the Greenbush neighborhood, the Greenbush Bar has deep Sicilian roots.
At one time, the Greenbush neighborhood was made up mostly of Sicilian immigrants, earning it the nickname Little Italy. These days, the neighborhood’s Sicilian roots are more subtle, but can still be experienced at Greenbush Bar, which serves homemade Sicilian cuisine.
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Surprisingly, the bar’s location in the basement of a historically significant building isn’t the only unique thing about its setting.
In addition to several signature pizzas, the menu features a ton of topping options, so you can create the custom pie of your dreams.
Boasting a light, thin crust and embellished with tasty toppings, the Sicilian-style pies have garnered a lot of praise since Greenbush Bar opened in 1993.
Along with great food, Greenbush Bar serves a bevy of beers from local breweries and fine wines from all over the world. Grappa, port, and specialty cocktails are also available.
Doling out authentic Sicilian pizzas along with heaping helpings of history, Greenbush Bar is a culinary gem worth seeking out. For more information, call Greenbush Bar at (608) 257-2874. You can also visit the bar’s website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about Greenbush Bar? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think of the pizza? Do you think it’s some of the best pizza in Wisconsin? Tell us!
This isn’t the only pizza place in Wisconsin that belongs on your bucket list. Read about others here.
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