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Mad Tomato
At Mad Tomato we believe in creating one meal at a time. The rituals of farming, preparing and serving food are that of generations and we will continue those traditions. We support local, organic farmers and a sustainable society. All proteins and seafood are anti-biotic and hormone-free and never endanger our environment. We strive to operate our business with the smallest carbon footprint. We believe in the planets future and want to do our part to live green.
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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(37)
- neighborhood gem(29)
- romantic(11)
- special occasion(11)
- good for groups(7)
- great for lunch(7)
Mad Tomato Reviews List
Review 1 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Dining Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service and food were outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant. We were there for about three hours and never felt rushed. Our waiter was terrific."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Keeps getting better
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Casual corner place in Clayton with easy parking with really delicious food. Always something new to try plus old favorites like Nonna's eggplant. Excellent pizza and great fish. Chicken under a brick and the veal chop are other terrific dishes. We keep going back to this one."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was so surprised at the service and quality of food at Mad Tomato. We met our kids on Wednesday and sat outside. We really enjoyed the whole experience."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, service and atmosphere.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very welcoming and cozy atmosphere (almost felt like we were back in Italy), and wonderful food. Our server (John?) was fantastic!!
Everything tasted wonderful, especially the beets and greens salad, margarita pizza and strawberry rhubarb cobbler!
Highly recommended; we're definitely returning."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yum
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved loved loved everything about our experience!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service and food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service and food. Their walleye special was probably the best I have ever had and I spend a considerable amount of time in Minnesota where walleye might as well be the state dish."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice place. People friendly.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice place. People friendly. We ordered two specialities at the suggestion of wait person. Bothe dishes were a bit bland and sauce was runny. I believe it could have been better, (bad night for chef) ? Might try again ."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always very enjoyable! Swordfish
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always very enjoyable! Swordfish special was awesome!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 9 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our party of four was running
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our party of four was running late for our 7:30 pm reservation (theater production ran 15 minutes longer than anticipated). We called and let the restaurant know we would be a few minutes late, and they were very gracious to us.
Great food, nice atmosphere; I had read online that portions were small but our party (two men and two women) did not find that to be true.
We will be back!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Cozy Italian Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my new favorite Italian restaurant. The service makes you feel like you are part of the family. The food was "to die for." There is not a lot of space, but it was a cozy environment. The only thing I would change would be the tables and chairs; they were a bit uncomfortable. I can't wait to come back, but it is not an every weekend restaurant just special occasions."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
a great find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved this! A great Slow Food find, the food was great and ambience lovely; not too dark, not too bright. We shared a margherita pizza and the toasted ravioli special as appetizers and they were very good.The tomatos truly are mad; they have the most amazing flavor. My main course was the scerzo - a homemade noodle with sausage and shrimp - it was excellent. Slightly pricy, but worth every penny. Will definitely recommend to others and come back for more."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 12 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always delicious, we have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always delicious, we have dined here many times. We took friends who had never been before and they were equally impressed. All of our meals were outstanding and we are happy the toasted ravioli are now a permanent appetizer. These are not your typical St. Louis style toasted ravioli. The dough is handmade and the fillings are inventive - not to be passed up!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great menu and service with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu and service with European ambiance. Wait staff is warm and helpful without being smothering. Nice selection of classic Italian dishes but a number of items with just enough twist to make it interesting. Overall, very well done."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Happy Tomato
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had been wanting to dine at The Mad Tomato since I got a sample of their Lobster Ravioli at the Private Tasting event last summer. The food was amazing! We came for valentines day and the menu and our waitress was awesome. I believe her name was Melanie. It is a great spot for dates or just having wine with your girlfriends. I cannot wait to go back to try their pizza."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our biggest gripe with this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our biggest gripe with this place: location! We'd love it in Lafayette Square. :) Thing is, you'll never find it if you're not looking for it, which is too bad, as the food is great. Our server was wonderful, also."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 16 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food! A great little spot a little off the center of Clayton, great find."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 17 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad Tomato
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a reservation. Was told to have a seat at the bar when the restaurant was half empty. Was solicited by a charity while eating. Appetizers came separately because there a=was a delay on the cheese - really?! Has a pasta, sausage and shrimp dish that was in a white sauce. No one bothered to take the tails off the shrimp. What a mess. My wife had a mushroom pizza which was not quite up to institutional quality. The waiter was very good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 18 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every dish a winner. Bright,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every dish a winner. Bright, energetic service. The waitress was attentive and very knowledgable about each dish. Highly reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of the food."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was my 2nd visit & I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my 2nd visit & I was a tad disappointed. Waiter was great. Loved that they had sweetbreads on the menu & they were quite yummy. I decided to try to pork ragu - wasn't happy with it - traded for the pork that a friend ordered & she wasn't happy with it - I liked the pork better, but we both expected a chop by the way the waiter described it - not a pounded, fried pork tenderloin. My other 2 friends ordered specials of the day & there dishes were by far the best. One was fish the other squid ink pasta w/scallops - both were outstanding. I'll try another time, but thinking I'll stick to specials."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
THis is a nice neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"THis is a nice neighborhood restaurant. It is quiet and the service was great. The lobster ravioli is amazing."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2006
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Review 21 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
food was very good - really
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"food was very good - really enjoyed the lobster ravioli & the spinach salad - definitely going back as rest of menu also looked good. Wine list could use some work - a bit pricy for what you get, but that's the only real negative."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Almost Excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went during Clayton Restaurant week. One of the entrees -- lamb shank over home-made carrot pasta -- was outstanding. The other -- lobster ravioli -- was okay. It needed either more lobster in the ravioli, or more ravioli. Side dishes, particularly flash-fried spinach with lemon and parmesan, were excellent, as were the spinach salads. The tiramisu for dessert was nothing special. Here's a suggestion to chef Vito Racanelli: hold your kitchen staff to the same high standards as you hold yourself. Had the lobster ravioli and tiramisu, Restaurant Week items I'll guess were prepared by a staff member, been as good as the lamb shank and home-made pasta (which I think he prepared), I could have given the fifth star."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 23 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mad Tomato Review
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Mad Tomato nestled in Clayton is a fun little bistro. Our experience was pretty good, but it was mainly due to the great service (thanks John and staff)and our company. As far as the food the flash fried spinach was incredible, the rest of our meal was OK. The eggplant parmesan was a little lacking in taste and the flounder was good, but a small portion and I could not taste the truffle butter at all. Our guest had a chicken dish that was decent(somewhat bland). Desert (house made) was great! The total bill for 3 people with 2 glasses of wine (not two per person - two total) was $114 ($134 with tip). This is not horrible, but I would be hard pressed to frequent Mad Tomato. I do think you should give it a try and see what you think."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2006
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 24 for Mad Tomato
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have been to Mad Tomato a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have been to Mad Tomato a couple of times. Always try something different. Tried the 'Hunters Chicken" as I have prepared this myself at home. Usually I have green peppers,onions and whole tomatoes along with bone in chicken pieces. I was a bit underwhelmed by this offering as it is not a difficult entree to prepare. It was rather tomato saucy with few veggies and spices were absent. Other parts of the meal were very nice. The flash fried calamari and the house made tiramisu were pretty good.
Had a nice bottle of wine as a suggestion from our server."
Had a nice bottle of wine as a suggestion from our server."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mad Tomato
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic