Mad Italian Public House

The Mad-I is definitely not the best bar in Flag, but it's far from a bad place.  When they have the entire lower section and roof open it can be quite a wild and exciting place.  As of this writing (4/2013) they currently have some of the best happy hour, and late night drink specials in town.  The barstaff is pretty nice most of the time as well.

I think Mad-I's biggest problem in the last few years had just been consistency.  There are nights when it's the wildest spot in downtown, and then the next night it will be completely silent and empty.  Their food is also really hit or miss; they contract their kitchen to other restaurants; and depending on who is managing it at the moment the quality can be good to terribly poor.

This place has been around for 40 years, and it's had a lot of ups and downs.  While it's currently in a state of blandness, it may yet return to be one of the best drinking spots in town; only time will tell.

First things first..Worst long island ever. lol... I dont think she knew how to make one and they must have not had a book describing one.. It came in a short glass and tasted like vodka and sweet and sour mix.. yuckk.. We actually went in for a drink and appetizer but found they didnt have food... This place is pretty big.. I have no clue why they wouldnt have at least some kind of bar appetizers?.. Guess they are just "mad italians" lol. We went with the drinks anyways and were just disappointed. On an up note.. The bartender (although lacking skills) was upbeat and super friendly with helping us locate some places nearby with good food which made the whole expierience ok. Kudos to her on the great customer service and getting that 3rd star for the mad italian.  :)

So i am new in town, and i wandered into to this place. It was dead but my kinda place, cute bartenders and the door guy wasn't to jerky. I think i may have to go back and slam some brew and catch the game wit my buds. Go Cubs!!!!!!!!!!!!!1