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#51
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Green Owl Cafe

Madison, Wisconsin

Vegetarian restaurant

Creative faux-meat vegetarian fare & vegan desserts served in a cozy, rustic venue with a patio.

81.6
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#52
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Osteria Novella

Madison, Wisconsin

Italian restaurant

Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.

81.6
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#53
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Tempest Oyster Bar

Madison, Wisconsin

Oyster bar restaurant

Sleek, stylish restaurant featuring oysters & other seafood fare plus live music on weekends.

81.5
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#54
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Buraka

Madison, Wisconsin

Ethiopian restaurant

Warm, relaxed restaurant & bar featuring Ethiopian fare, wine & cocktails, plus a garden patio.

81.5
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#55
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Tipsy Cow

Madison, Wisconsin

Bar & grill

Comfortable brewpub with outdoor seating, a big beer selection & artful menu of burgers & bar bites.

81.4
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#56
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Kebabe Cuisine Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

Mediterranean restaurant

Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

81.2
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#57
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Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

Madison, Wisconsin

Barbecue restaurant

Compact BBQ joint churning out classic platters & sandwiches featuring meat from a wood-burning pit.

81.2
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#58
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Rodeside Grill

Madison, Wisconsin

American restaurant

Chipper eatery serving simple American fare, all-you-can-eat specials & booze in down-home digs.

81.1
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#59
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

D’Vino

Madison, Wisconsin

Italian restaurant

Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

80.8
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#60
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Sa-Bai Thong

Madison, Wisconsin

Thai restaurant

An extensive menu of classic & uncommon Thai dishes in a cheery space adorned with traditional art.

80.6
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#61
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MOD Pizza

Madison, Wisconsin

Pizza restaurant

Counter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.

80.6
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#62
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Toppers Pizza

Madison, Wisconsin

Pizza restaurant

Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.

80.5
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#63
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Nonno's Ristorante Italiano

Madison, Wisconsin

Italian restaurant

Easygoing, family-owned restaurant offering pizza, pasta & mains, plus a full bar.

80.5
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#64
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Rosati's Pizza

Madison, Wisconsin

Pizza restaurant

Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.

80.4
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#65
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Merchant Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

American restaurant

Industrial-chic gastropub & liquor store serving farm-to-table New American fare & craft cocktails.

80.2
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#66
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Ohio Tavern

Madison, Wisconsin

Restaurant

Tucked-away bar dishing Mexican street eats to go with beer & cocktails, plus karaoke & live music.

80.2
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#67
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Taqueria Guadalajara

Madison, Wisconsin

Mexican restaurant

Eatery doling out familiar Mexican eats such as tacos & enchiladas in a petite, unassuming setting.

80.2
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#68
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Firehouse Subs Fish Hatchery

Madison, Wisconsin

Sandwich shop

Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.

80.2
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#69
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Essen Haus Restaurant and Bar

Madison, Wisconsin

German restaurant

Bavarian restaurant featuring hearty German fare, a long list of imported beers & live polka music.

80.1
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#70
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Buck's Pizza

Madison, Wisconsin

Pizza restaurant

Since 1960, no-frills thin-crust pizza takeout (1 of 2 in Madison) with online coupons.

79.9
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#71
Moody restaurant interior with polished service

Dave's Hot Chicken

Madison, Wisconsin

Chicken restaurant

Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

79.8
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#72
Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood

Black Bear Inn

Madison, Wisconsin

Bar & grill

Rustic standby for burgers, beer & American pub grub with a dog-friendly patio & DJs on weekends.

79.6
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#73
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El Pollo Rumbero

Madison, Wisconsin

Colombian restaurant

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.

79.6
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#74
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Hạ Long Bay

Madison, Wisconsin

Vietnamese restaurant

Traditional Southeast Asian eatery serving up a large menu of Thai, Vietnamese & Laotian dishes.

79.6
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#75
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Luigi's Pizza

Madison, Wisconsin

Pizza restaurant

Cozy, family-friendly joint offering creative, thin-crust pizzas & Italian comfort food favorites.

79.6
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