Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Madison

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Villa Dolce

4.9

4.9 (656)

$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.

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Aubree

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing food, great service. A little noisy for a business dinner but would come back again and again!

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Popular dish

Meat Lovers

Bonfyre American Grille

4.8

4.8 (2374)

$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.

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VernVIP

Dined on Jun 2, 2025

We had the Tomahawk Steak dinner for two, and it was outstanding. Our server was friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Bonfyre, as always.

Eno Vino Downtown

4.8

4.8 (2259)

$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.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service and delicious food in a beautiful setting.

D’Vino

4.8

4.8 (721)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Madison

About the restaurant

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.

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Joan

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Had a wonderful experience, great waitstaff, the owner came by to list the specials and chat, food was exceptional and the vibe lively yet intimate. Chef/owner shopped at the farmer's market that morning so the specials were very specific (and fresh) to the season.

Otto's Restaurant and Bar - Madison

4.7

4.7 (1679)

$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.

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Gina

Dined 2 days ago

Always consistently amazing food, service and atmosphere at Ottos! They have the best filet mignon in town and the Mediterranean specialties are excellent. Don’t make the mistake of skipping dessert! We also feel they are very reasonably priced.

Rare Steakhouse

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.

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Lisa

Dined today

Amily was wonderful along with the hostesses. They made my birthday dinner exquisite! Thank you so much!

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Middleton, WI

4.7

4.7 (640)

$30 and under

American

Middleton

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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RachelVIP

Dined on Jun 3, 2025

Excellent food and service! Good energy in the restaurant and our server (Rachel) was very attentive and had great wine pairing suggestions.

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Popular dish

Caprese Flatbread

Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

Experience

Wine Tastings and Rotating Chef Recommendations

The Melting Pot - Madison

4.6

4.6 (659)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Middleton

About the restaurant

At The Melting Pot, fun is cooked up fondue style, creating an out of the ordinary dining experience.
You'll discover all the ingredients for a perfect evening, including attentive service, private tables, & an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the cheese & chocolate fondues which have made The Melting Pot famous, they offer a fine selection of beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian & gluten free entrees, as well as an exceptional wine list & a full bar. You may enjoy a romantic evening for two, a special occasion with forty of your closest friends, a dining experience to impress your boss, or a night out with the family. Whatever the occasion, an evening at The Melting Pot is always a celebration. Reservations are highly recommended. We do our best to ensure every guest receives the highest level of service. As such, we are unable to hold your reservation longer than 10 minutes past your selected time. If you are running behind schedule, please just give us a ring!

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AkshayVIP

Dined on May 11, 2025

This is the 5th or 6th time we’ve come here - the food and service were great as usual. The mother’s day menu was a bit pricy for the amount of food we got, but overall worth it for the experience. My main complaint though is that almost every time we’ve come, including today, we’ve had to wait ~20-30 minutes after our reservation time to even be seated. Not sure if they’re intentionally overbooking reservations or need to assume a longer turn time for parties, but it’s frustrating, especially since it meant we had to rush our dessert course to get our kid home for bedtime. In future we’ll probably plan to make our booking for 15-30 minutes earlier than we actually want to.

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Experience

Forever Fondue® Endless Entrée 6/15 - 7/31

Experience

Perfect Night Out package for Two - $219

Experience

Thursdate

Eno Vino West Side

4.5

4.5 (1393)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Madison

About the restaurant

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! Kitchen serves a late night menu from 9pm-11pm Monday through Thursday, and from 10pm-12am Friday and Saturday. The bar is open until 11pm Monday through Thursday and until midnight Friday and Saturday.

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Mike

Dined on May 10, 2025

We sat outside, which is just a parking lot. The food is all shareable, except the bistro steak is hard to share. The wine was delicious. Food was fresh and uniquely done. Would definitely go back. Would like to eat inside, although the weather was perfect on our first visit.

Samba Brazilian Grill

4.4

4.4 (1020)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Madison

About the restaurant

For those of you who are not current or former gauchos who roam the prairies of Brazil, you might need an explanation of our style of service. At the end on a long day of work tending to cattle and stock, Brazilian cowboys (Gauchos) and their families would prepare great feasts. They would skewer various meats, roast them over a fire pit and bring them to the table for carving. There would be a bounty of seasonal vegetables, stews and salads using fresh ingredients from the fruits of their labor.

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Julie

Dined on May 31, 2025

We 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!

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