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Villa Dolce
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(660)A modern Italian cafe in the heart of downtown historic Middleton. With a contemporary vibe this fusion Italian gem features unique topping gourmet pizzas, handmade pasta and famous Gelato.Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.8(1,039)Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is located on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. The Schoolhouse was built in 1864 and was converted into a restaurant in 2008. We pride ourselves in supporting local vendors and ingredients to bring you the best quality dishes.
Enjoy a meal in our beautiful bistro or on the deck/patio as weather permits. We have a great selection of wine, cocktails, and carry a variety of domestic and craft beers.
The Schoolhouse is also a great venue for small events - micro weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, and any other celebrations!
Sugar River Pizza Company
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(499)Made from scratch pizza and hometown comfort food are the focus of this family-run restaurant. Come join us for an evening among friends.Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(1,215)One day call-in advanced reservation is required for Wine Dinners, all guests must order from Wine Dinner Menu, no substitutions.
For reservations on holidays, 20% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO ALL CHECKS
For parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant and ask to speak with a manager.
For parties of 5 or more, gratuity of 18% will be included.
***Separate Checks will not be accepted for parties of 9 or more***
Ruths Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.
Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience.
Ruths Chris never fails to please
Buck & Honey's - Mount Horeb
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(117)At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's house. We are privately owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare with only the freshest available ingredients, curated by our Executive Chef, Sammy Millan. We are new to the Mount Horeb community and couldn't be more excited! Great pastas, tender steaks, seafood, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out our extensive wine list too. We offer a cozy environment with amazing staff. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Also We serve brunch from 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. We also have an amazing event venue on the second level. We are here to show what Wisconsin hospitality is all about!Bonfyre American Grille
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(2,377)Bonfyre features Contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale-casual environment. In addition to our hand-cut, wood-fired steaks, guests can enjoy fresh seafood, rotisserie chicken, pastas, signature salads and so much more from our seasonally changing menu.
To complement the cuisine, Bonfyre’s bar features classic cocktails with a modern twist, creative new libations, domestic craft beer selections and a wine list consisting of 60 labels from both North and South America.
The Statehouse
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.4(1,248)Join us at our signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar. Located at the corner of Langdon and Wisconsin, you’ll be comfortable in our inviting dining room and regaled by gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding area. Our beautiful restaurant serves regionally sourced, Modern Midwestern Cuisine. Augie's Tavern offers classic cocktails with new twists, an extensive wine list, and of course, the best Wisconsin craft beers.D’Vino
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.7(734)Wine/Cicchetti (pronounced: che-kett-ee) Bar
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Irresistible little snacks of every imaginable configuration from the varied regions of Italy. Eat them at the bar with an ombra (shadow) of wine with an aperitif. Fine Dining Menu Also available Wed-Sat-Classic Italian favorites and daily chefs specials including Chicken Parmigiano, Sicilian Steak and Shrimp Scampi. Sunday Supper 5-8:30PM
Patio Reservations now available, in cases of weather changes we will do our best to accommodate seating at available tables or bar.
Stone Porch Alehouse
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(89)Stone Porch is named after it's huge stone wrap around porch but we don't let that vibe end there. Comfort food, refreshing cocktails to warm up the insides and a great team looking to make your visit memorable. Our head chef, Jacob Goldsberry, believes that from scratch is always best and that brings an authenticity to each dish that will remind you of home.Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(1,600)At Buck & Honey’s, we've taken great care to ensure your first visit makes you feel like you're stopping by an old friend's. We're locally owned and offer a wide variety of traditional fare made from scratch with only the freshest available ingredients.… Sun Prairie's taken notice by awarding Buck & Honey's 'Best Restaurant', 'Best Steak', 'Best Dinner', 'Best Place for Live Music', 'Best Lunch', (and more) every year! Great pastas, tender steaks, fresh entree salads, unique specialty sandwiches, critically acclaimed Friday fish fry and our deliciously crispy thin crust pizzas round out our offerings. Check out the extensive wine list. Join us for live entertainment and special events. Now serving brunch from 10A-2P on Sunday!
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- JJoeVIPChicago / Illinois •55 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFirst time here staying at the Hotel. great Service and food, went for breakfast and Dinner. Next time we are in town we will definitely be going back!More infoThe StatehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison•4.4
- JJenniferSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a wonderful dinner at Samba! The food was excellent and VERY plentiful! It’s so nice to be able to try so many different types of foods in one dining experience.More infoSamba Brazilian GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Madison•4.7
- LLarryNew Orleans / Louisiana •21 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agogreat staff, service fast, food really good, clean, nice downtown location, will certainly go backMore infoRare SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison•4.8
- LLaceyVIPWisconsin •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 22, 2025Fatima was wonderful-very attentive and in sync with the diners and the flow of their meal service.More infoDraper Brother's ChophousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison•4.5
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Surrounded by lakes, Madison is also home to an amazing variety of cuisines. Fish fry, steak, and pasta are all local favorites that you can enjoy with a view of the lake and a bottle of fine wine. However, Swiss, French, Spanish, and Italian cuisines are also widely available around the city. Whether or not you follow a vegetarian or gluten-free diet, you'll definitely want to try the award-winning falafel, which you can find just north of downtown. Be sure to also stop by one of Madison's dairy bars, which serve far more than just a handful of cheese-centric dishes.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Madison is The Tasting Room of Monona
The best vegan restaurants in Madison are Buck & Honey's - Monona, Lucille and Eno Vino Downtown
The best vegetarian restaurants in Madison are Eno Vino Downtown, Buck & Honey's - Monona and Lucille
The restaurants with the best service in Madison are The Tasting Room of Monona, Canteen and Villa Dolce
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Madison are The Tasting Room of Monona, Canteen and Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club