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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Madison

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Madison? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club restaurant
5.0
5 (534)
$31 to $50
American
Madison
About the restaurant
Welcome to William's Pine Gables Supper Club.
We look forward to seeing you soon

Top review
Robert
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
SHOUT OUT Spent a wonderful evenings with two very good friends celebrating their wedding anniversary. To celebrate we went to William’s Pine Gables in Eagle River, a first for sll four of us we and had one of the best meals up here since North Star Lodge closed. Service was excellent and all entries were exceptional. They pretty much want you make a reservation and they keep their numbers at a level that is not crowded and they are able to assure a fine dinning experience. Highly recommended. We will go back.
A photo of Villa Dolce restaurant
4.9
4.9 (658)
$30 and under
Italian
Middleton
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Cathy
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
Exceptional experience in every category, as usual.
A photo of Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1029)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Madison
About the restaurant
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!

Top review
Monica
Dined 2 days ago
We went for a birthday lunch and both enjoyed the walleye sandwich. The tiramisu was fantastic and hit the spot on a hot day. Delicious food, friendly service, beautiful setting and a great value!. I can’t say enough good things about my recent experiences at this restaurant! It’s consistently excellent.
A photo of Eno Vino Downtown restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2267)
$31 to $50
Bistro
Madison
About the restaurant
Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro Voted "Madison's Best Wine Bar" By Madison Magazine Readers, consistently over the years. Eno Vino offers 200+ wines by the bottle & another 45 by the glass. From the beginning, Eno Vino was established as a place to share great wine, sensational, hand-crafted cocktails and fresh, inviting food. Whether you would like to entertain friends, enjoy an evening out with a loved one or unwind during happy hour ~ we invite you to enjoy an evening at Eno Vino.

**Please note**
For outdoor terrace reservations- Please call the restaurant at 608-455-0663.
All guests must be 21 years of age to drink alcohol, regardless of parental accompaniment.

Top review
Bryan
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent with great views of the capital building. We loved the bruschetta and the green apple and prosciutto salad. Our complaint was everything sounded so good it was hard to decided on what to order. I guess we will just have to go back!
A photo of Bonfyre American Grille restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2376)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Madison
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Katie
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Staying downtown near the capital, this place was a little off the beaten path, but worth the 10 minute drive. Nice ambiance. There is a Mexican restaurant down the hall that was playing VERY LOUD music, but I think we were only affected by it because where we were seated. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious! The only drawback I would say was the NY Strip was a little overpriced for the cut quality and didn't include a soup/salad. Side grilled cesear salad was out of this world! Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner place in the Madison area.
A photo of Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1681)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Madison
About the restaurant
A locally owned Madison favorite, Otto's is set in a beautifully restored 1870s stone farm house with two dining levels. The menu features creative, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks and more. A friendly lower-level bar serves classic cocktails and fine wines, and half-price appetizers from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Outdoor dining and live jazz are featured on the deck Spring through Fall, weather permitting. Otto's is also open the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays) in the Spring and Summer when live music is being performed. Main level dining area is wheelchair accessible. Online reservations are available for the dining rooms only, bar and deck table reservations should be made via telephone. Reservations are recommended for dining in the bar, outdoors, and inside for parties of 6 or more. In the event your party is unable to attend, please contact us by phone to cancel your reservation.
Top review
Charles
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent Mediterranean-inspired seafood. Excellent service.
A photo of Sugar River Pizza Company restaurant
4.8
4.8 (499)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Madison
About the restaurant
Made from scratch pizza and hometown comfort food are the focus of this family-run restaurant. Come join us for an evening among friends.
Top review
Kristin
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Kyle did a great job taking care of us, and the food was excellent as always. We got sandwiches this time, instead of our usual pizza, and they were delicious.
A photo of Buck & Honey - Mount Horeb restaurant
4.7
4.7 (115)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Mount Horeb
About the restaurant
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!
Top review
Donna
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
We went for dinner and the food was outstanding! We split a large salad, had a drink, two entrees (including steak), coffees, and split a dessert all for under $115 (excluding tip), AND we had leftovers for two more meals. We had never been Buck &Honey before, and will go back enthusiastically!
A photo of Buck & Honey's - Waunakee restaurant
4.7
4.7 (527)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Waunakee
About the restaurant
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.… 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, craft cocktails and beer selections. Join us for live entertainment and special events.
Top review
Joanne
Dined on May 8, 2025
Good quality food at a reasonable price. Nice quiet venue.
A photo of Rare Steakhouse restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2003)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Madison
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Nicole
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
Enjoyed our dinner, my steak was over charred but still delicious. Service was great and we will be back.
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