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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Service was excellent! Food was good too. Had 2 pasta dishes and the pork chop. Perfect for dinner before a show at The Orpheum.
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!
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!
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.
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
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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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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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
4 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
5 years ago
Prime Rib was tasty & cooked as ordered & the OF was tasty. Service was excellent An easy walk from the hotel. read more
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
5 years ago
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
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
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