This place was our choice for our 15th wedding anniversary celebration weekend and it didn't disappoint! Bartenders were great and service was spectacular! They gave us a free dessert of choice for our anniversary. I love the stone walls and gothic themed decor, definitely an upscale supper club at its finest! Recommend reservations ahead of time as they get busy on the weekends and bar seating is FCFS. read more

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Walked in after walking state st and I must saw wow! Food was so yummy, I had the chicken Marsala and my companion had shrimp pasta. The front entrance is dark so you might pass it, but the ambiance is super cute. Perfect place for a date or to grab dinner if you're going to comedy club. Service is the best, from the hostess to the waiter. I would come back. This is our favorite place to eat around the capital. read more

107 State - Spaghetti with Shrimp, Calabrian Chili, Garlic, & Tomato - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Everything about this place was awesome! We met Nathan (owner) night before and so we had to try it, and 107 State exceeded expectations across the board. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food at more than fair prices. Burrata crostini was delicious, and the bolognese was some of the best I have ever had. First time I have ever seen "a round for the kitchen" on a drink menu, so for $10 we had to have it (yes it is what it sounds like and maybe they did an extra special job on our food since we ordered it). Will definitely be back when visiting my son in Madison. read more

Had a great dinner at 107 State last night. We started off with cocktails and my espresso martini was delicious. Perfect. Appetizer was a blistered tomato crostini with burrata and was lovely. Layered flavor, with the creaminess of burrata and nice crunch of crostini. We shared a pasta dish with a veal ragu, and it was EVERYTHING. Nuanced flavors and the veal was very tender. We had a second cocktail and my dirty martini was exactly as ordered. Would definitely recommend for thoughtful Italian, to get your burger fix, or just to have a nice craft cocktail! read more

107 State - Blistered tomato crostini w burrata - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Food was good. Service was abysmal. First, the other couple with us ordered two beers but were served a beer and a half because they ran out. They were told that they would not have to pay full price for the half a beer. (Thanks?) Turns out, the beer was flat and undrinkable. They ordered something else and were then told the first ones would be comped. (Again...thanks? For not making us pay for a beer you shouldn't have brought us in the first place?) Dinner was decent. I had pappardelle with mushrooms. It was tasty. My husband liked his chicken marsala. I did also really, really enjoy my drink "The Secret Garden" with gin and rhubarb. Kudos to the bartender who came up with that one. The real trouble began when it was time for the bill. We asked the server to split the bill evenly between us and the other couple, which apparently was something he did not understood. He came back with two itemized bills where he attempted to evenly sort the items by cost, rather than just split the total cost. And, our bills only included the drinks and the appetizers, no entrees. We could have paid and walked out, but, we would never do that. We showed the server the mistake, they took the bills and came back like twenty minutes later still without the checks because they "couldn't remember what entrees everyone had." Again, we asked for them to please just split the total evenly (we do this all time at restaurants and have never once had a server not understand the request) and finally we ended up with two bills for $118 each. We paid and left. About two weeks later, I realized that not only had our card been charged for both the $118s, both we and the other couple were also charged the original mistake bill! So we paid twice for the appetizers and drinks, and our friends had to pay us the $118 portion of the bill that was never charged to their card. It was kind of a disaster. I realize that we should have probably gone down to the restaurant to sort it all out, but we don't live close by, a few weeks had passed, and we just wanted to be done with it all. Overall, this would have likely been a four-star review for good food and drinks, but their service needs a lot of work. read more

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Stopped by for dinner on a Sunday night with my friend and her dog as they had patio seating. Service was great, they brought out some water for her dog as well. We got the crispy pork ribs with pistachio pesto, pappardelle, and the steak frites. The pistachio pesto was very tasty and ribs were good. The pasta was cooked well, however, the sauce felt very heavy. The steak was just okay but the fries were very good! Would go back again to try more of their menu. read more

107 State - Pappardelle - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Sadly, 107 State suddenly closed at the end of October 2025. Drinks were well made and the pasta dishes were delicious. read more

I'm going to try and not come off too salty throughout this review... We came here on a Saturday night without a reservation, as we had snagged tickets to an Overture show at the last minute. As expected, it was difficult to find a spot for dinner downtown but 107 State had bar seating available with the full menu available. So, we decided to sit. The ambience here is cozy, we came in the summer but I would imagine this place is more well-suited for snowy winter nights. Jazz music playing over the speakers and low lighting creates a quasi-romantic setting. My date and I ordered a couple glasses of wine and a plate of pasta each... here's where things took a sharp turn for the worse. The dishes were so incredibly salty that they were nearly inedible. It's a shame, as the pasta and shrimp were both cooked well. Unfortunately, all other flavors were lost is the SALT and an immense amount of garlic. Listen, I'm a #garlicgirl but this scampi was filled with cooked and raw garlic. I'm writing this review a full 18 hours later, after brushing my teeth twice and eating multiple other meals, and my breath is still recuperating. We let our waitress know about the salt and (politely) suggested the kitchen staff be made aware. She was apologetic, as she saw that we could not finish the Penne specifically. The service was as good as it could have been considering our bar seating. I don't think I'll try this place again, but I will make a point to make reservations somewhere next time we head to Madison. read more

107 State - Penne a la Vodka - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Stopped by this location for a celebratory dinner for a friend. The blackberry Bellini was refreshing and crisp. The goat cheese mushroom crostini with balsamic glaze was the perfect way to start the meal. Our server was very helpful with suggestions. I had the penne vodka burrata meal that was suggested by our lovely server, Carly (sp?). I ate so quickly, you would've thought I inhaled it. The flavor was exactly what I wanted. My husband had the steak and frites which was customized for him since he has a dairy allergy. He thoroughly enjoyed his meal. We had another event we were heading to so we didn't have dessert. Hoping to return to see what is on the dessert menu. read more

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I like this downtown restaurant. On State St, about a block from the Capitol Square. I loved the dark atmosphere. Cool jazz music playing. Besides not being very loud in there, the booths help make it easy to have a conversation. The rough brick wall also helps to break up any noise. Our server was very friendly and the timing of her check-ins was good. First off, I liked the bread. Besides being complementary, each piece was crunchy on one side and warm & buttery on the other. The roasted mushroom crostini was a great way to start the meals. It was crunchy chewy, with the expected sweetness from the cheese and glaze. My salmon crunchy outside and soft moist inside. The garlic lemon sauce was a great added flavor. The shrimp scampi also tasted great, although a bit too heavy on the garlic. The Bliss Burger was a tasty burger dripping with juicy goodness. The accompanying fries tasted just McDonald's fries, but a little less salty. The meat in the Ziti with Ragu was a nice combo of hearty meat with soft tender tasty ziti. The waitress passed by with plates of desserts that looked real good, but we were just too full. ....Next time. Overall, I really liked this upscale city tavern. read more

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Great job overall with the service and food provided here. The charcuterie plate with the fresh burrata was just awesome. The portions of pasta were fantastic!!! Could not finish it all. And the vibe is unique and fun. Really liked the Gemelli with green beans. Would like to try a burger next time. read more

107 State - Orecchiette, Nueskes Roasted Bacon Ragu (top) Gemelli, Pistachio & Arugula Pesto, Green Beans, Pecorino (bottom) - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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If you're downtown and going to a show it's a good place to have dinner. The drink menu is semi limited but the ambiance is great. Deep booths and the food was good! I would say the penne Ala vodka and the chicken wings were the best on the menu. The reason for the very average review is due to the burger being super greasy and not that flavorful and the lamb ragu being completely tasteless. The passion fruit cheesecake is a must though!! Overall, it's not on my short list to return to, but this spot has had lots of turnover and it's an expensive location. I would more likely stop by for a drink rather than dinner. Happy eating! read more

I'll start by saying the ambiance was great! Very cozy. We made a reservation and indicated that we were celebrating a birthday. But this was not mentioned at all. I wasn't looking for anything free, but would have nice if someone had mentioned it. I had beef ragu. The beef chunks were very tough. I couldn't eat them. The rest of the pasta was good. Another person had salmon. The roasted red pepper cous cous was overly spiced/very hot. Finally they did not have any dessert. :( And no coffee either. Probably won't be back. read more

It's okay!! This was our second time here and the maybe manager ? gave us grief about having a 5th person after we sat down! The funny thing was she said we should have called ahead with that info and we did but we didn't want to argue with her! The waiters are always kind and helpful and the food was okay ! read more

Service was excellent! Food was good too. Had 2 pasta dishes and the pork chop. Perfect for dinner before a show at The Orpheum. read more

107 State - Penne Ala Vodka - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

It's dinner time and I'm hungry for steak and wings, so that's what brought me here. When I entered, I asked if I could be seated. The hostess asked me if I had a reservation and I said no, the she said, "so, you're a walk in?" Awkward. They asked if I could sit at the bar and I was totally fine with it. Ben was my bartender/waiter. He was very nice. I ordered a beer and asked what reposado tequila he had. He wasn't sure what reposado was and checked his collection of tequila and was told q that they don't carry any reposado. Sad face. Hakuna matata. I ordered the hangar steak and frites and an order of wings. All the food came out at once, so I immediately go in for the wings. Hot!! I couldn't wait for the wings to cool down so I just quickly ate them. The hangar steak was hard to eat. The meat was very tough. I ate about 1/3 of the steak-it wasn't enjoyable. Frites we're frites. I like the garlic and Parmesan they put on top. The vibe of the place was ok, I loved the music they were playing. I found it funny to hear the chef hit a bell then yell out what table numbers order was ready. It's comical really when it disrupts the atmosphere of the restaurant. Hopefully, they might discover a better system I may come back for the wings again but not the steak, it wasn't pleasant. The service seems adequate, Ben did fine. If you come to this place, I hope you have an even better experience. Njoy! read more

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I have been to this restaurant twice. Like the other reviews the ambiance is nice but the food is not worth the price. I recently got the filet, a special for the night, not on their normal menu. I asked for medium rare and when I got it was completely raw, cold, and under seasoned. Not even a sear to speak of. Someone two seats down from me in dim lighting could tell how raw my steak was and said I should send it back. It's also worth mentioning that the filet was sliced by the kitchen, so I know the chef saw how bad it was and sent it anyway. It would've been unacceptable even if I had ordered it rare. My broccolini was rock hard and bitter, I could barely cut it with a knife so I picked it up and ate it like a carrot. Both the broccolini and the potato were woefully under seasoned. One visit I asked if they could make a drink with an egg white. The server went to checked, and reported back that they do not have eggs. That's fine as far as drinks go, but it also means that they are not making fresh pasta if they do not have eggs. Madison seems to be plagued by restaurants that position and price themselves as nice places, but deliver disappointing food. Sadly, 107 state has made that list. read more

Solid Italian restaurant. Our entrees were basic but well made and tasty. I had the ziti and my wife had the scampi. Both well presented and the proportions were decent. The best place about this place was the atmosphere beautiful , basic old fashioned interior and I liked the jazz music played. Will definitely visit again read more

I must start out by saying historically, I would give this place 4 stars. I don't want to criticize a place when I go back all of the time. My last two times, however, I feel the place is dropping off. I sent a note to the place on Tock, but no response. Now the details... This is a great place to go before a show at the Overture. The place is cozy and comfortable, even if eating at the bar. The drinks are good. The menu seems to be shrinking. They used to have more burgers and I thought more entrees. Nonetheless, take this for what it is worth. My recent visit was a trend downward. We had 6:00 reservations on a Saturday night. I ordered the Chicken Marsala, but they were already out. How do you run out of one of the only non-pasta entrees? I got chicken wings instead. They were pretty good. Our waiter had a cold. I felt bad for him, but he coughed into his hands and delivered food without washing up. You judge if this is for you. We were a little grossed out. Finally, I requested an espresso for after dinner. I saw him make it behind the bar from a pod like a Nespresso. Five bucks for this? Maybe we were just unlucky, but I don't think management gives a darn because they did not have a response yet. I hope they get change the trajectory. read more

Fantastic food and service. Came in on a frigid night and were quickly seated after a quick round of drinks at the bar RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Iowa pork chop with pappardelle was 10/10. Orecchiette with bacon ragu was also a 10/10. For an appetizer, we had the mushroom crostini and it was perfect, Music was jazz classics and clearly this establishment caters to a mature crowd, so bring your A game and be an adult. read more

Went here for anniversary and it was so special!! The ambiance is sooo cool and feels fancy but also nothing crazy. Perfect for date night. We got the shrimp scampi and rigatoni?? I wanna say. Both so yummy. Service was good. All around such a nice time. read more

107 State is one of my favorite places to go when I am downtown. I had been dreaming about the lamb pasta but they were out of lamb but our server suggested the Ziti with Brisket Ragu which I ordered. The Ziti with Brisket Ragu is braised Brisket in Red Wine, Tomato, and Shallots with Pecorino and Ceasar side salad. Everything was perfect. The side Ceasar salad was amazing. The croutons were grounded up and there was a perfect amount of Ceasar dressing. The Ziti with Brisket Ragu is now my new favorite dish! I loved everything about the dish-the sauce, ziti, brisket! I would definately order this again. Per usual the staff were amazing and helpful! read more

107 State - Rigatoni with Bolognese of pork and beef, pecorino, white wine, and butter - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Be open when your website says you are! Made plans to have lunch today (Friday). Website says lunch is served T-F 11:30-2pm. Very disappointed that we now have to eat across the street. read more

Theater tickets so where to go for a pre-show at Overture meal? Friends suggested 107 and we made a reservation. Probably a good idea given the small size and it being a Friday night. Orders a not too expensive Dolcetto wine from the reserve list. Lovely light bodied Italian red. I also ordered a NY Sour cocktail, bourbon sour with a Cabernet float. My wife enjoyed her Strawberry Spritz. The wedge salad was good and cold with excellent blue cheese. The star was the oven roasted thick cut bacon. Absolutely yummy. For dinner my wife had the steak frites. The star was the chimmichuri and steak with the fires a close second. She said it was among the best in town for this type of restaurant. I had the lamb chops. Superb. Grilled medium rare and with a mint and herb dressing. Served with blanched green beans with a nut and garlic topping. And a marscapone cheesecake to finish. All in all a very nice meal for this quality and price. Next time we try the pasta's since the owner made his name in NYC with Linda Bastianich empire! read more

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I've been to 107 state twice and both times had a great experience. The first time, I ordered the Cacio e Pepe as it was the staff favorite. I had never had it before but it was absolutely delicious and perfect. Since then, I have tried countless Cacio e Pepe dishes, many being in nyc, and none have compared to 107 State! It is a cozy, old tavern vibe inside and the service is great, owner is very friendly! My dad tried the burger and thought it was very good, as well. read more

107 State - Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Eugene...if you are looking for pasta it is better than Naples 15. However, if you have been to Italy, it holds no weight. With that said, the pistachio pesto appetizer was very good and the Barbara wine was spot on. The mixed drinks are not Heritage Tavern quality, which is a must stop! read more

107 State has done it again! Enjoyed a lovely meal here after visiting the night market. Started with old fashioneds and the caprese. Well-made and fresh. We had a taste for pasta. I had the spaghetti and husband had the lamb ragu. Paired with a lovely Cabernet. Service was kind and fast; prices were reasonable. So happy to see this place hustling. Well-deserved! We love this place. read more

107 State - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Went here for the first time last night before seeing Post Modern Juke box! The ambiance is cozy, with rugged stone, metal sheet ceilings, and gently lit by candles at each table. Sat at the bar and ordered a drink before dinner. The bartender was attentive and patient, despite the pre concert rush coming in. The pasta was a bacon ragù with green beans and pecorino romano. It was a perfect balance of salt, acid, and seasoned well. The beans did get lost in the ragu sauce, but added to the texture of the pasta. We also got the passion fruit cheesecake (which I didn't get a picture of). The flavor was there but it just missed the zing of that passion fruit. Overall it was such a fun experience and I would love to come back again. read more

107 State - Bacon Ragù pasta - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Service was very friendly and informative which translated into a very excellent dining and beverage experience. If you order anything off the menu except the Dairyland Bliss Burger you are missing out! Probably the best burger I've ever had him at an establishment. Awesome whiskey selection. Mellow atmosphere great music definitely will come back next time I'm in town! read more

107 State - Bar area - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I feel like 107 State is a hidden gem. Last year I lived across the street from it and didn't end up trying it out until midway through the year. My roommate and I decided to order takeout one day when we were craving pasta. We called ahead and asked for their recommendations on what their favorite dishes were... luckily for us it turned out we were speaking to the head chef! He recommended the vodka pasta and cacio e pepe. I am a sucker for cacio e pepe so I had to try it out. We went in and it turned out our order was never fully submitted. They asked if we wouldn't mind waiting and offered us two glasses of their best bourbon so it would be worth the wait. I loved it! Chatted with the bar staff while we waited and loved the complimentary bourbon. We decided to dine in since we were there anyway and lived across the street... awesome decision. Service is great! Menu is fun as they are a self proclaimed pasta bar and burger lab. Love! read more

107 State - Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Went here with a group of conference attendees while in town for, well, a conference. I'm giving it a 3.5 stars even though it won't show the half star. very much reminds me of a pub on the inside, and I love the blue ceilings. Our server was wonderful (shoutout to Siggy) and handled our semi-large group well. I very much enjoyed my espresso martinis and the Caesar salad. I got the mushroom pasta dish -- a parpadelle with mushrooms that's name escapes me. It was delicious but too salty for my taste which is unfortunate because if it weren't so salty I would have DEVOURED it all. I get the impression that the pasta dishes rotate regularly because the menu online was not the menu when we got there. It's a cute little place that I wish I could get a redo at. read more

107 State - a plate of pasta and a glass of wine - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Prime Rib was tasty & cooked as ordered & the OF was tasty. Service was excellent An easy walk from the hotel. read more

107 State - The 107 old fashioned - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I have been wanting to try this place for a while and I am so glad that I did!!! The food was outstanding, the wine was great, and the service was impeccable. We called around 6:30p on Friday night asking how long it would be for a table of 2 and lucky for us, a table had just finished up! We were seated at a cozy booth and greeted by our wonderful server, Leigh, who was wonderful and attentive throughout the meal (excuse my spelling if that's incorrect!). We started with the charcuterie with buratta and prosciutto and the bread was out of this world. My pasta dish was amazing as well - it came straight from the kitchen and was piping hot, just how I like it! The flavor was great and unique and the green beans were cooked perfectly. I can't stop thinking about how great this meal was and I am really looking forward to going back! I would highly recommend to anyone in the Madison area. It's worth the trip downtown! read more

107 State - Pappardelle with Pistachio & Arugula Pesto and The Dairyland Bliss Burger - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Quaint and classy decor and has great service. I had the tagliata di manza and it was perfection. Hubby had fettuccini with broccoli and loved it. Fun specialty cocktails and good beer selection. read more

107 State - Tagliata di Manza - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Solid 4. Good Italian good and drinks but nothing crazy. Osteria Papavero and Cento are better in the same area but 107 State is still great. If you want a more casual vibe go here instead of those two. read more

I had dinner there with a friend. We shared the lamb chops and the pork chop. Both were excellent! People were friendly and easy going. Drinks were great and ample. Atmosphere was kinda old bistro like. They had a large list of pastas that I will try in the future. I highly recommend this place read more

The food was very good and the drinks were very well done. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend you get reservations since walk-in put us at the bar unless we wanted to wait an hour or more for a table. read more

Food was impressive. Like 4.5 stars. The mushroom crostini was almost perfect. The pasta my wife ordered was probably 4/5 stars. But the two things I was most skeptical about actually impressed me the most - the steak and the wine. As a burger/pasta bar, I didn't think this was a place that would put out a nice steak, but I was wrong. I tried the ribeye, and it was 5/5, almost perfectly prepared. It was $59 which is about on par with what you'd expect. I've had the ribeye at a few comparable Madison restaurants, and the 107 state version was the best I've had so far. On top of that, the wine selection (though fairly limited) was clearly chosen by someone with a solid palate. I ordered their baseline Cab with the ribeye (I think it was called Ocnautic) and it was a perfect pairing. Take that with a grain of salt because I'm a big fan of Paso Cabs, but it really put a bow on the experience for me. We'll be coming back. read more

We went here the night of prom a few days ago. First of all, the waiter dumped a pool of oil on my friends dress. He held the plate super high off the table over her head and reached over her. The oil spilled everywhere on the table, including her phone, splattering and ruining her dress. IT WAS A PROM DRESS that cost more that $100. Completely unprofessional. Didn't help clean up the mess either. She was only compensated when we complained and there was hardly an apology. Never coming back again. The food was not worth the long wait either. Don't come here. read more

107 State - American Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

First trip to Madison as we scope it out for possible relocation. Had reservation for 5:30 PM for an early meal & the place was nearly empty; maybe 2 other parties were present. Despite this, the hostess/waitress marched us past many desirable tables in the front & center of the restaurant to deposit us in a booth way at the back of the place. Our scenery was a metal shelving rack containing silverware and other miscellaneous supplies and junk. Oh! And the bathrooms were maybe 10 feet away. WTF? We found our 2 different pasta dishes be heavy on the garlic. Ick. The highlight of our time spent at 107 State was the enthusiastic busboy, who attended Ol' Miss, with whom we had a fun chat. Thanks for the fun chat, enthusiastic busboy! Hope your alma mater wins the College World Series! To the hostess/waitress: Don't put baby in a corner. read more