More of Madison's Standout Tables
A deeper pass through the restaurants keeping Madison in the national dining conversation, from buzzy newcomers to long-game institutions.
Green Owl Cafe
Madison, Wisconsin
Creative faux-meat vegetarian fare & vegan desserts served in a cozy, rustic venue with a patio.
Osteria Novella
Madison, Wisconsin
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Tempest Oyster Bar
Madison, Wisconsin
Sleek, stylish restaurant featuring oysters & other seafood fare plus live music on weekends.
Buraka
Madison, Wisconsin
Warm, relaxed restaurant & bar featuring Ethiopian fare, wine & cocktails, plus a garden patio.
Tipsy Cow
Madison, Wisconsin
Comfortable brewpub with outdoor seating, a big beer selection & artful menu of burgers & bar bites.
Kebabe Cuisine Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ
Madison, Wisconsin
Compact BBQ joint churning out classic platters & sandwiches featuring meat from a wood-burning pit.
Rodeside Grill
Madison, Wisconsin
Chipper eatery serving simple American fare, all-you-can-eat specials & booze in down-home digs.
D’Vino
Madison, Wisconsin
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Sa-Bai Thong
Madison, Wisconsin
An extensive menu of classic & uncommon Thai dishes in a cheery space adorned with traditional art.
MOD Pizza
Madison, Wisconsin
Counter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.
Toppers Pizza
Madison, Wisconsin
Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.
Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
Madison, Wisconsin
Easygoing, family-owned restaurant offering pizza, pasta & mains, plus a full bar.
Rosati's Pizza
Madison, Wisconsin
Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Merchant Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Industrial-chic gastropub & liquor store serving farm-to-table New American fare & craft cocktails.
Ohio Tavern
Madison, Wisconsin
Tucked-away bar dishing Mexican street eats to go with beer & cocktails, plus karaoke & live music.
Taqueria Guadalajara
Madison, Wisconsin
Eatery doling out familiar Mexican eats such as tacos & enchiladas in a petite, unassuming setting.
Firehouse Subs Fish Hatchery
Madison, Wisconsin
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Essen Haus Restaurant and Bar
Madison, Wisconsin
Bavarian restaurant featuring hearty German fare, a long list of imported beers & live polka music.
Buck's Pizza
Madison, Wisconsin
Since 1960, no-frills thin-crust pizza takeout (1 of 2 in Madison) with online coupons.
Dave's Hot Chicken
Madison, Wisconsin
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Black Bear Inn
Madison, Wisconsin
Rustic standby for burgers, beer & American pub grub with a dog-friendly patio & DJs on weekends.
El Pollo Rumbero
Madison, Wisconsin
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Hạ Long Bay
Madison, Wisconsin
Traditional Southeast Asian eatery serving up a large menu of Thai, Vietnamese & Laotian dishes.
Luigi's Pizza
Madison, Wisconsin
Cozy, family-friendly joint offering creative, thin-crust pizzas & Italian comfort food favorites.