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Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro
Price: Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.8(1,016)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!Villa Dolce
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(656)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.
D’Vino
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.8(721)Wine/Cicchetti (pronounced: che-kett-ee) Bar
Fine Italian Dining
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.Bonfyre American Grille
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(2,374)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.
Stone Porch Alehouse
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(88)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.Palette Bar and Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(525)Palette provides a colorful dining experience with an American inspired menu and seasonally rotating cocktail selections with an emphasis on seasonal colors and flavors. With a patio on East Washington directly across from Breese Field we provide a lively pregame destination.
Located in the former Mautz Paint Company warehouse sharing the space with Hotel Indigo. We kept our buildings architectural features intact while updating the space with contemporary design elements and nostalgic touches. We wanted to keep the space faithful to its roots; filled with hues of colors and textures reminiscing of times when the East Washington corridor was a booming industrial area in the city.
The Statehouse
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.5(1,225)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.Rare Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,002)Dining and libations on Capitol Square with an incredible view of the Capitol, Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Madison's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Delmonico as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare is also one of the only purveyors of A5 Wagyu in Madison.
Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.
If you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.
Orchard
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.6(22)Orchard is a stylish yet inviting restaurant that celebrates the best of Wisconsin’s culinary heritage with a fresh, global twist. Rooted in an actual organic orchard growing English and French cider apples, Orchard crafts exceptional wine-like ciders and European-style apple brandies. The kitchen, led by Chef Ian Hutchins—newly arrived from Vancouver—emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, complemented by thoughtfully curated ciders, craft beers, wines, and cocktails from sustainable producers. With over 30 years of experience in the organic community, we partner with local farmers and growers to bring the freshest, highest-quality ingredients to every dish. The Orchard experience is both exciting and approachable, offering a warm Midwest welcome alongside internationally acclaimed ciders, innovative plates, and inspired cocktails.Sultan
Price: Expensive•Pakistani•4.6(42)Small plates Pakistani restaurant serving modern takes on South Asian cuisine showcasing Wisconsin and Midwest ingredients. No tipping restaurant that pays all staff a living wage and profit share.
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- JJoyChicago / Illinois •8 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoWe all had the wedge salad which was outstanding. I had fish which was perfectly cooked.More infoThe StatehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Madison•4.5
- NNancyVIPChicago / Illinois •86 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoLocated in a charming renovated building, the Chophouse is a true find in a relatively lackluster downtown Madison restaurant scene. Our food, from the lamb lollipops to the steak and short ribs were delicious. We enjoyed having white tablecloths, something you rarely find these days. We will definitely return.More infoDraper Brother's ChophousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison•4.5
- JJuliaSt. Louis •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 4, 2025Our server Kristen was phenomenal! Great dinner and great experience all around.More infoRare SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Madison•4.7
- JJulieWisconsin •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 31, 2025We had an excellent time and dining experience! Food was fantastic! Several of us were first timers and really enjoyed the whole experience! We will be back!More infoSamba Brazilian GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Madison•4.4
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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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The best reviewed restaurant in Madison is The Tasting Room of Monona
The best vegan restaurants in Madison are Lucille, Buck & Honey's - Monona and Sultan
The best vegetarian restaurants in Madison are Sultan, Buck & Honey's - Monona and Eno Vino Downtown
The restaurants with the best service in Madison are Johnny Delmonico's, Canteen and Red
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Madison are The Tasting Room of Monona, Canteen and Johnny Delmonico's