The best Restaurants in Madison ranking of January 2025
2023 restaurant menus in Madison, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Absolutely the best food I have ever had! Everything from the homemade rolls and appetizers right down to the main course was amazing. It was hard to..."
Mysteria Kiito
"First time here. Truly a Madison gem!! We had the surf and turf, clam chowder, and shared key lime pie, chocolate mousse, and the cheesecake...."
Klarissa Meintzer
"Really nice, old school marina-side restaurant! Good food, but not great food. Steak was a touch overcooked (ordered medium rare) and would have..."
Kevin Roum
"Another awesome dining adventure. Jill was very attentive and I look forward my next..."
Michael Dishman
"This restaurant has the best ambience in the area if you want to dine by the water. I suggest asking to dine in the room off the bar. It has all of..."
Christine B.
"Fantastic fried haddock and jumbo shrimp. The food was fried to golden perfection. Also, the best coleslaw I've had. Not too..."
"This is how a restaurant chain should be run. No matter the location, it is always super clean. The food is not only delicious, it is also incredibly..."
Bill Kojis
"Long line outside. Went inside to order. Plenty of staff at this location. Garden fresco salad with grilled chicken came out fast and fresh. Great..."
"I’m an avid beer drinker and you guys are in my top 3 brewers hands down; the food is amazing here as well. Would highly..."
Ryan Nelson
"We stopped in for a beer Saturday. We have always wanted to try this place. We loved it!! They have great beer and the staff was was so helpful. Will..."
Dawn Howell Olson
"Excellent tour and food. Been on A lot of tours and was very impressed. Beer was some of the best the I have ever had as well. Highly recommend..."
Dan Sievers
"Always have great service here and always friendly. The waitress was great and knowledgeable. Loved my grilled cheese and the side salad was awesome..."
Jennifer Kluck
"Stopped in for a bite and brew before dropping my sister off for a flight. Only meant to make it a quick in-and-out, as we had a 3 hour return drive..."
Marcie Grauman Parker
"Just had fantastic sandwich called the Bada Bing, definitely exceeded me expectations. And even though it was busy, I was greeted quickly with a..."
Justin Schmitz
"Absolutely loved the food, the beer, and the staff!! Jacob was..."
Karen Cooper
"Love their entertainment and beer � great place to hang..."
Sarah J Gregory
"Awesome food and beer. But the best waitress ever,..."
Sue Brunelle Amundson
"My favorite place to hang before taking my flight. Especially when you can sit out on the..."
Randy C. Zinck
"We came in from out of town with some friends and did the tour and ate yesterday. The tour guide was hilarious and the staff was awesome. We tried..."
"The service is always excellent, everyone who works at this Hy-Vee makes your shopping experience easier and the managers are..."
Lara Mainella-Martin
"I ordered a cake ahead of time and unfortunately when I went to pick it up it was nowhere to be found- somehow my order and another customers cake..."
Karrie Bollig
"I absolutely love Hy-vee!! They were out of the hyvee light Italian bread and gave me the more expensive light bread at the hyvee brand price. The..."
Sharisse Hancock
"Ordered a cake from HyVee this weekend for a party. I had never ordered a cake from HyVee before or seen one that they've made so we really didn't..."
Connie Eibergen Beranek
"I love my Iowa Store in Wi HyVEE you are the..."
Patti Behrens
"The customer service at HyVee cannot be beaten. Everyone is quick to show you where something is or help you with any..."
Jameille Hall Narans
"Hyvee catered my son's wedding, it was amazing! The staff and food were both exceptional. Two thumbs up for..."
Heidi Treuthardt
"The bakery professionals at HyVee on Whitney Way did a fantastic job on the high school graduation cake for our party. I just drew out what I wanted,..."
Kimberly Hullett
"I'm a big fan of Hy-Vee. Their delivery service program is a no brainer if you have a busy family schedule. Once in a while you'll get a..."
Andrew Kiefer
"Lovely food for a great price. If you're looking to have a complete meal for less than $10. The Chinese food there is really affordable and nice...."
"The food and staff was great as always. Wife had the King crab legs, I had Lobster and Grilled Shrimp. We ordered Crab Cakes and fried onions. Got..."
Ron Calhoun
"Key West Shrimp House doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is a whole different story. The food is amazing. Purely comfort food,..."
Adrien Kooyman
"I walked onto the porch of the Key West Shrimp House at 8:15 pm and was welcomed by a cheerful hostess that immediately thanked me for coming. I..."
Debra Haden
"Very relaxing atmosphere and location. The menu has plenty of selections to satisfy your taste and reasonably priced. Plenty of parking is available..."
"The store was nice and clean. The order was filled quicker than going through the drive through. We got a large order of chicken and sides. It takes..."
"Been here several times and I have never been disappointed in the food, service or atmosphere. Cant wait to get a break and visit..."
Dana Ann Driver Wilborn
"Great food and atmosphere! And an awesome wait..."
Mallory Banks
"Very welcoming as soon as you arrive. Amazing staff, great environment, and this doesn't even begin to describe the food. I had the Fish and Chips,..."
Lord Eldwyn
"Almost a 3 but I have it a 4. The bread was cold but the butter was soft. The fried green tomatoes were awesome. The salads were generous with the..."
Joe E
"Even though they were very busy, we were seated immediately. Our waitress was very nice. The atmosphere was fun. The food was good! The meatloaves,..."
Jessica Nadu
"There aren't enough superlatives to give this restaurant, from food to waitresses, everything was 5 stars! Honestly, this place must've secretly..."
Seth R
"Our food was delicious! I ordered the Alfredo! It was seasoned perfectly. My husband ordered the prime rib. It was cooked perfectly. However, a..."
Sarah Jackson
"The Chop House Grille has a great location in downtown Madison and plenty of nearby parking. The interior is large and nicely furnished with lots of..."
Dr. CH R
"Great dinner the other night in Madison at the Chophouse Grille. We both enjoyed our dinners with the bourbon glazzed salmon and the no bun..."
RICHARD BURNHAM
"The staff was extremely accommodating to our large party today. The food was great. The restaurant was clean. We will be back! 😊
*Halloween..."
"Tonight I ordered 2 pizzas and crazy bread... they were extremely busy... but they were so polite and honest about wait times. Every single employee..."
Connie Varsho
"Standard experience! Love the pizza portal and online ordering so I don't have to engage with anyone...."
Vincent
"My family likes pizza, personally I am not a pizza guy. I did online order and it was easy. I order Hawaiian Pizzq and it was good.
Pepperoni pizza..."
loco AlPrimo
"Very nice, very clean, staff was polite. Can't say all my fellow customers were, but they took it in..."
Nicole Bunge
"I have to admit I do love me some little Caesar’s Pizza (as long as it’s not the 5.00 hot and ready pizzas...I’m not quite sure what happens to..."
"Excellent service, tasted it and it's YummY
Fast Delivery totally worth it. The sauce is perfect. I'd buy food from here..."
Yako Andrew
"Kung Pao Shrimp was good however a little lite on the shrimp. Looks like it was converted from a previous fast food restaurant. Plenty of seating..."
Nicholas Riegel
"Food was excellent. I had the Mongolian chicken with white rice. Fantastic and price is great too. The tables are all clean and staff is very nice...."
Maciek KawalkQCWski
"Awesome place with super friendly staff. Clean place. Amazing fresh, vibrant food. Generous portions and shamefully inexpensive. Not sure how they..."
Andrea Lea Parrish
"First time visiting Happy Wok when my husband and I make our occasional trips to Madison. We wanted to try something different then just going to..."
Tina Marie
"Amazing food especially for the price. Service is quick and friendly. The drive thru is such a convenient feature. Thank you, Happy..."
Beef Brisket with Carrot Potato with Uni Deli Special Sauce in Clay Pot
炸鸡排
Braised Beef Clay Pot
Pan Fried Pork Buns
Peppers
clam w black bean sauce 豆豉花蛤
Pepper Steak
Szechuan
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My spouse and I have now ordered takeout from Orient House a few times, via DoorDash. The food always arrives hot, or at least as hot as can be..."
John Sears
"Best Shrimp fried rice thus far in Madison and Sun Prairie. It was plentiful and delicious. The service was excellent. I don't often leave over..."
DORETHA BROWN
"My absolute favorite Chinese food restaurant in Madison. I love that they have both traditional Chinese dishes and all-around crowd pleasers, such as..."
Juliet Lai
"Went here Friday night to a completely empty restaurant. Ordered the soup dumplings, slow cooked beef brisket with potatoes, and a pepper dish..."
Red Prawns of Mazara Del Valle Paired with Falanghina Dei Campi Flegrei Made in Coast
Champagne
Bass
Clams
Penne
Meatballs
Calamari
Mozzarella
Octopus
Risotto
Bread
Cannoli
Mussels
Sfogliatella
Prosciutto
Cakes
Calamares
Noodle
Ravioli All'Aragosta
Sit down
Pizza
Campânia
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Steakhouse
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Discover
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Drinks
Fine Dining
"The food is delish, best pizza you'll ever have. The music was a bit loud but the service was exceptional, but you'll overlooked everything once you..."
Eneyda Dubon
"If you want to experience the real Italian hospitality this is the place to be!!! Salvatore and his staff are absolutely like family the minute you..."
Paige McElroy
"I went to ischia and I absolutely without doubt had the best gamberoni I have ever had. The recipe I was led to believe from the chef salvadora Di..."
Howard Foss
"Great place! Being from New York City, it was such a surprise to have NYC pizza in Wisconsin. The staff, and especially the owner, Salvatore, made..."
Jerry Weigand
"This restaurant is one of the best kept secrets not only in Madison but ever! The food took me back to when I lived in Italy the staff is top notch..."
Rashard Griffith
"Loved our dining experience at Naples 15. We went for a Birthday celebration so decided to share several plates. The grilled calamari appetizer was..."
Kim Ripp
"Hidden gem in Madison. Amazing food
Great place to gather family, friends and business associates.The owner Sal makes your dining experience..."
Debbie Engel-Ulrich
"For me, Naples 15 and Sardine go back and forth for best restaurant in the city. This authentic Italian food is absolutely amazing. Jorge is the best..."
David Kruse
"I have eaten in New York bests Italian restaurant, and this place can beat every single one of them...
The most delicious food ever, glad I came,..."
Naron Kamberos
"Unbelievable the food and service was amazing! Caprese salad off the charts, sausage rigatoni delicious, traveled far for this birthday dinner and it..."
Michael Marconi
"Best italian food in Madison!! Perfect atmosphere with amazing staff... I suggest you to go if you want to taste real neapolitan..."
Martina Iovinelli
"Absolutely amazing experience!!!!! I recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Italian..."
Jesten Bell
"Just enjoyed a 6 course dinner with wine pairings... Margarita pizza, caprese salad, potato dumplings, calamari, spaghetti and meatball and lobster..."
Ryan Weisensel
"Great service but what really makes this place special is the personal touch from chef...but also the food is..."
Shelly Hein
"My fiance recently proposed to me while having dinner at Naples 15. Salvatore and his staff helped my fiance make this the most memorable and..."
Lisa Korth
"Awesome authentic food, great atmosphere and Sal makes you feel like a friend of the family. Always a great meal and a great experience! Favorite..."
Tim Nikolai
"Amazing experience and top notch service in Madison, Wisconsin with the owner at Naples 15! Thank you for the authentic Italian experience! So..."
Meagan Rodriguez
"Amazing food, excellent service & great atmosphere, my new favorite place. I need to put more emphasis on the AMAZING..."
Matt Miller
"Great place!! Recommended to everyone who looks for some real Italian atmosphere. Pizza and pasta with muscles were special, and Salvatore made the..."
Fabio Iotti
"This was by far the best restaurant experience ever. Food, wine and above all Chef Sal was..."
Andre Moretto
"Best restaurant in Madison with out doubt Authentic Neapolitan Cuisine at..."
Gino Fazzari
"Cibo buonissimo e staff simpaticissimo e cordiale! Grazie mille e forza Italia e ovviamente forza napoli. Una vera cucina..."
Giuseppe Barbieri
"They are short staffed most of the time, but they make up for It with service and quality of food! Be patient, it's worth..."
Michael Leimkuehler
"Pure delight! Best Italian I've had in a long time! Heyyyy Tony Bennett dines..."
Dylan Drobny
"Super nice people. Very accommodating. Pizza came out very quick and tasted awesome. Made our night very..."
Kim Gremminger Anderson
"Favorite restaurant in Madison � nick is an excellent..."
Rachel Wroe
"First time here - incredible, Salvatore is a great host. Our group from Zimbrick European shared pizza, calamari, stuffed pizza - all amazing! The..."
"The ambiance was nice like an upscale ranch house with eclectic decorations. The customer service was good and fast considering the place was full...."
Shequita Townsend
"Our waiter was amazing! My steak was cooked perfect(rare). It was my birthday, so they surprised me with a sundae that had a lit candle, very sweet..."
Jennifer Pote
"Had a mediocre visit here today. The salads and baked potatoes were good, but the Filets looked more like Sirloins. We had to send one of the 9 oz..."
Rebecca Palmer
"Service was great! Waiter came by every 10 minutes to see if we needed anything. Food was outstanding too. Manager greeted us at the table and was..."
Sam Rabito
"The strawberry and pecan salad is a must have every visit with my..."
Aaron Lloyd
"Longhorn's does great at flavor. Their steaks always have a great taste. This restaurant was clean and the staff, although slow at getting to the..."
"Omg our server Carrie was amazing. Never had to ask for anything because she already had it!! The food was great and the sharkbowl without alcohol..."
COOKING WITH THE SWEET TOOTH GANG
"Through the week they tend to be seemingly a lot less crowded. I was able to get in and out quickly and the service was great despite a shortage in..."
Shequita Townsend
"Delicious Bourbon Chicken, topped with grilled shrimp and mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious. Excellent..."
Florine Holmes
"The food was fresh. The waitress made sure we were well taken care..."
Brittany Knight
"Waiter was really nice and respectable. I liked that he had his mask on while tending to us. Food was deliciously fresh and hot. The host/hostess..."
"Like the hot n ready pizzas. They are affordable and tasty. We recently ordered the pepperoni cheese bread, that was a hit too for us. The service is..."
Rebekah D
"There was some bums down at the tabaco place begging for money but I ignored themand I got my pizza anyway and it was about as good as a hot and..."
Tony Nails Watters / Bøñë-Såw
"Love their deep dish pizza's, stuffed crust pizza's and crazy bread. Fast n hot🔥..."
"It was absolutely fabulous. We had the chefs choice which was the best deal of the night. First course was asparagus and leek soup absolutely divine!..."
Peggy Jones
"Superb service, fantastic pairings, clever mixes of ingredients. Favorite place in Madison, most especially the bar. Terrific drinks served by VERY..."
Cathy Acton
"Hidden behind some foliage along Mineral Point Rd. in Madison, WI is a true gem of a restaurant, a culinary delight in a warm and friendly..."
Ron Lee
"Went with my family for my birthday. Had an absolutely wonderful evening. The seafood was delicious and the wine list as a great variety. We all..."
Emilie Ostapowicz Fedorov
"What a gem! We wanted Mediterranean and we found this place, about 7 minutes from our hotel. So sweet as its nestled back in a wooded area ,in an old..."
Amy Jackson Hunt
"This restaurant is my absolute favorite in Madison. From the dimmed bar to the delicious menu to the friendly service... top notch! The Grilled..."
Diana Decker
"Great seafood! Good wine! A very Supper-Club kind of..."
Bradley Thomas
"Welcoming staff. Excellent bartender. Attentive waitperson. A comfortable dining pace. Food was excellent. Only drawback, if downstairs dining..."
Jim Smith
"Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Great music..."
Craig Williams
"Have the mussels! Best in town. We also love the chef's tasting menu. Excellent service and bar drinks. Our favorite romantic..."
Lisa A Schuetz
"Don't overlook!. People forget.. Best quaint bar in Madison and.. It's always been..."
Cheryl Ludy Stalowski
"The lamb is to die for. Service? ..."
Tom Elliott
"Service was OUTSTANDING! Food was EXCELLENT! Wine and cocktails were superb! Thank you QUINN and..."
Michael Bruno
"Muy buen lugar para disfrutar en familia.
La comida y la atencion son de..."
"Still doing the outside "pandemic" car service. No matter. They are very friendly and efficient workers and I appreciate all they do. Hit the drive..."
Kimberley Pauley
"Although we dined in, both drive-through lanes were flowing rapidly.
The restaurant was 90% to capacity and we waited for our food about a minute..."
Jim Neidert
"This place runs like a well oiled machine!! Ever time I have been here my order is correct, the food is good, and they always say with a..."
Leeann Baker
"Usually great. Not today.
I ordered a coffee, among other things, and they never brought it out to the curb side.
Like 20min went by so I ordered..."
Lorna Ingui
"Thank you for having GREAT employees Chick-fil-A!
It's a very busy place, but the service is speedy and done with a smile. There delivery driver even..."
Rebecca Vogt
"So delicious my first time and I'm hooked only down fall is everyone seems to like it so it was..."
"Stopped in for lunch. Had a side ceasar salad and a personal pepperoni pizza. Salad was good, however I would have preferred red onion to white..."
Logan Rowe
"Stopped here after spending the day hiking nearby. Really good pizza, bread sticks, fast service and very affordable. We will definitely eat here..."
Kyle Combs
"Loved the location and outside dining options! Customer service was ama-zing. Most all parties enjoyed their selection to boot; wings, calzones,..."
Jennie Sawyer
"I’ve been here twice now as an out-of-town visitor, and it’s been phenomenal both times! Good pizza, good wings, and they have a dill dipping..."
Megan Carrell
"The service was beyond phenomenal! Every staff member I encountered was attentive, helpful, & thorough. The place was clean. The prices were great...."
Tracey Sweat
"This pizza was delicious and the serve was on point! We will definitely go back next time we visit the..."
Jenni Hecht
"Nice place! The food was very good. I had an RPD pizza. Service was efficient. The menu has a lot of choices. They have a nice selection of..."
B Cohee
"Stopped in here last week and had a wonderful time. Pizza and appetizers were very good (try the toasted raviolli), but the best thing was the..."
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