The best restaurants in Madison
40 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Taqueria Luna
RestaurantsCasual Mexican taqueria known for its authentic flavors including tacos.
Taqueria Luna
RestaurantsBanana Leaves Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsInformal hangout serving sushi, curries and Thai fried rice and other dishes from Thailand, China, Japan, Malaysia and India.
Banana Leaves Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsKobe Sushi Hibachi
RestaurantsSushi and hibachi dishes are delivered by a friendly team.
Kobe Sushi Hibachi
RestaurantsValentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar
RestaurantsCharming pizza joint that bakes pies in Detroit- and New York-style, plus serves wine, beer and meatballs.
Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar
RestaurantsSakura Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsCozy Japanese eatery dishing up comfort fare including steak, sushi, and teppanyaki options.
Sakura Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsMi Delicioso Guanajuato
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican staples, plus Cuban sandwiches, and empanadas.
Mi Delicioso Guanajuato
RestaurantsI Love Sushi Express
RestaurantsCasual joint featuring fresh sushi, poke and teriyaki bowls, plus beer, wine and sake.
I Love Sushi Express
RestaurantsCorralejos Mexican Grill
RestaurantsFamiliar Mexican food classics (enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitas, chili rellenos) in a relaxed setting.
Corralejos Mexican Grill
RestaurantsMangia Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsWarm, family-friendly eatery offering Italian grub such as pies, salads, sandwiches & calzones.
Mangia Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsI Love Sushi Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsSushi rolls, noodles & other Japanese eats, plus cocktails are the draw at this modern restaurant.
I Love Sushi Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsSchlotzsky's Deli
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving deli fare, such as their Original sandwich, specialty pizzas & salads.
Schlotzsky's Deli
RestaurantsChampy's Famous Fried Chicken
RestaurantsChains serving fried chicken and other Southern fare, plus craft beer and cocktails.
Champy's Famous Fried Chicken
RestaurantsLost Pizza Co. Madison
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery with quirky decor offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus wings & other appetizers.
Lost Pizza Co. Madison
RestaurantsProhibition Rooftop Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCasual spot serving BBQ standards such as brisket and wings, plus cocktails and beer.
Prohibition Rooftop Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCricket's
RestaurantsPopular sports bar with outdoor seating is a group-friendly draw for burgers, wings & cheese fries.
Cricket's
RestaurantsThe Chop House
RestaurantsWhen you want a properly seared steak without trekking to Huntsville, The Chop House delivers classic steakhouse energy with signature…
The Chop House
RestaurantsChick-n-go
RestaurantsCraving wings that actually taste like the sauce name promises? Chick-N-Go is turning out crispy bone-in and boneless wings in flavors from…
Chick-n-go
RestaurantsOsteria LuCa
RestaurantsWarm, spacious eatery offering pasta, pizza and seafood in an authentic Italian atmosphere.
Osteria LuCa
RestaurantsEarth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsWarehouselike pizzeria with wood-fired ovens turning out a variety of pies, plus patio seating.
Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsMozza Pizza
RestaurantsCozy eatery serving various styles of pizza along with wings, garlic knots and calzones.
Mozza Pizza
RestaurantsQ Korean BBQ & Revolving SUSHI
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring Korean barbecue, sushi buffet and a revolving conveyor belt.
Q Korean BBQ & Revolving SUSHI
RestaurantsCity Cafe Diner
RestaurantsCasual, contemporary eatery serving hearty portions of Greek, Italian & American eats.
City Cafe Diner
RestaurantsMoe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.
Moe's Original BBQ
RestaurantsMiso Happy
RestaurantsJapanese spot dishing up a variety of fare including sushi, ramen, and teriyaki bento boxes in a laid-back setting.
Miso Happy
RestaurantsAki Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsUnderstated restaurant offering traditional dishes, including sushi, ramen bowls & dumplings.
Aki Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsPhuket Thai Restaurant and Sushi
RestaurantsExtensive menu of Thai cuisine & sushi served in a relaxed venue that offers cooking classes.
Phuket Thai Restaurant and Sushi
RestaurantsBlue Plate Cafe
RestaurantsCountry fried steak, hashbrown casserole & hearty sides are served up at this mom-&-pop diner.
Blue Plate Cafe
RestaurantsPofta Buna International Cafe
RestaurantsMediterranean and Eastern European cuisine offered in casual environs at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment.
Pofta Buna International Cafe
RestaurantsGrille on Main
RestaurantsSurf 'n' turf plus an extensive wine list served in an elegant venue featuring a huge fish tank.
Grille on Main
RestaurantsTaqueria las Adelitas
RestaurantsMexican restaurant serving classics such as tacos and burritos, plus horchata and agua fresca.
Taqueria las Adelitas
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsConnors Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsNeighborhood restaurant & bar serving aged steaks & fresh seafood in a warm atmosphere.
Connors Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsKona Grill - Huntsville
RestaurantsSleek chain with a broad New American menu including low-calorie options, plus sushi & cocktails.
Kona Grill - Huntsville
RestaurantsSalt Factory Pub
RestaurantsUpscale gastropub offering comfort food with international influences, a big beer selection, and late-night hours.
Salt Factory Pub
RestaurantsX-Golf Huntsville
RestaurantsLaid-back golf simulator venue boasting beer and cocktails, plus food.
X-Golf Huntsville
RestaurantsAgave & Rye Huntsville
RestaurantsInventive food, an eccentric atmosphere and an extensive selection of bourbon, tequila and craft cocktails.
Agave & Rye Huntsville
RestaurantsDreamland BBQ
RestaurantsLocal BBQ chain serving hickory-fired ribs, plates & sandwiches, plus wings & comfort sides.
Dreamland BBQ
RestaurantsSuperhero Chefs
RestaurantsWaffle-focused, themed eatery for brunch and breakfast dishes, plus burgers, cocktails, and salads.
Superhero Chefs
RestaurantsBlue Oak BBQ
RestaurantsCasual barbecue joint doling out brisket, spicy chicken sandwiches, and tater tots.
Blue Oak BBQ
RestaurantsThe Flying Biscuit Cafe
RestaurantsBranch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
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