Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Madison, Madison

Amy R. • May 29, 2016Cookie pizza is a great treat. I wish they had the steel pan pizza at lunch (but the wood fired is very tasty)

Aaron F. • June 26, 2010Be sure to try the swordfish and ribs combo

Allison S. • March 3, 2016Must go after 10pm for late night menu. French onion soup and steak sandwich are the best.

rosa • September 14, 2011Amazing brunch too!!! Always a wait, but late night is much less crowded.

Jake I. • April 15, 2014They have great pour overs and super friendly staff. The space may be small (read as cozy!) but I think it's cool and enjoyable!

Denise • February 23, 2013Best salad in town! Ingredients are always fresh...always a few specials or extensive 'build your own'.

Alexander O. • July 4, 2015The Bavarian pretzels are the best pretzels I've had and you can't go wrong with any of their coffee options.

Lisa H. • August 10, 2014Everything is great but I especially recommend the pickle sampler. Inventive cocktails.

Katie M. • November 11, 2014The blueberry pancakes are fluffy and delicious! The greens are also surprisingly great!

Angela W. • June 11, 2016Book a reservation for a special occasion: they'll make your celebration 20x better... with individualized menus, awesome service, and (of course) amazing food!

Mike K. • April 26, 2012The duck mango is awesome

Andy S. • March 16, 2019You can’t go wrong with anything in the menu. The Italian will make you want to cry in the corner because it is not part of your daily life.

Laney B. • July 13, 2015This place is legit. I tried the Chicken & a biscuit, and it was amazing!!

Charlie W. • July 4, 2014Magnifico! Great decor and food was as close as you can get to Italian food. Wine was amazing as well! We will be back!

Vesper V. • September 24, 2013I went here all the time back in college. So simple and so good. Fresh Black Earth beef or seasoned potato, you can't go wrong. My favorite way is with butter, curry, and hot sauce.

Sadashiv H. • June 6, 2010Awesome Pizzas..lots of vegetarian varieties..And its pretty cheap compared to other pizza outlets.

James R. • November 25, 2012The Oysters Delmonico are a wonderful, rich choice. Definitely recommended.

Jaime G. • December 7, 2014Everything is amazing, but the Duck Confit Hash is where it's at.

George W. • February 20, 2013Super friendly owner/chef. Great food with lots of traditional dishes. Wood fired pizzas are amazing.

Keith C. • February 14, 2016The BBQ Pork soup is incredible. The broth is incredibly rich and flavorful. Perfectly seasoned.

Peter • June 21, 2021Proper specialty coffee spot with sammies.

Amy R. • September 25, 2016Large selection of whiskey and a chill place for an after work cocktail

Colby M. • August 4, 2017Great fries!

C • December 30, 2015Great variety of drinks, entrees, and desserts. Can't go wrong with their current drink menu that is constantly changing.

Sara • August 9, 2016Quail entree in summer of 2016 is amazing. They don't mess around with craft cocktails. Must have one, worth it I promise!

Amy R. • August 4, 2017Gorgeous views. Wine is better than cocktails (and $2 off before 7pm on weekdays)

Alice F. • July 16, 2016Try the Truffled Polenta - Polenta with mushrooms and duck egg. Yummy! (via @Foodspotting)

VazDrae L. • December 7, 2018Can’t go wrong here! Everything tastes so fresh and excellent. The sashimi was so good the fish just melted in my mouth. And every roll I had I loved! Try everything!

Derek V. • September 27, 2010Best lunch on state street and very affordable. Everything is excellent, and cash only set up keeps the cost low. Try the Lamb Akin's Plate!

Vesper V. • September 18, 2013Fast and tasty! The Thai tofu wrap was delicious.