Always so delicious! Hot & fresh! And I don't just mean the dishes...go early to experience the…read morefocaccia!

By far my favorite food cart and a top pasta spot for me! They have a rotating menu, but always…read morehave some form of delicious, creamy, multi-cheese Mac and Cheese. The other pasta's change, but they always have fresh ingredients and creative combos. Some of the best and unique pasta has been from Common Pasta. Just cause it's a food cart doesn't mean it can't be amazing and top quality. Following them on Instagram to keep up with where they are going. I usually catch them at pop-ups at breweries or distilleries.

Had a late dinner at Cento and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Tuscan kale Cesar salad and the…read morescallops entree. Both were impeccable! My server, Prasad, was really the highlight! He was so sweet and informative. Went through the menu and described everything in such detail. My friend and I were visiting Madison for work and he offered us so many options to fill our free time. He takes so much pride in everything and it shows. The ambiance of the restaurant is a little on the nicer side, but they do allow casual attire. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to come back for the wine flight with the in house Somm.

It seems like one of the choice places to eat if you want freshly made pasta. We had the mixed…read moregreens, fried calamari, Tagliatelle, and the rhubarb cheesecake. I would order the rest again except for the calamari. Some pieces tasted good while others felt over-fried and chewy. It felt like some pieces were fried twice and less fresh. Pasta was the best dish IMO. Cheesecake was a close second. Service was excellent. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend making a reservation as this place gets busy by 5 pm. We fortunately got there by 4:45 pm and got seated. Special occasion place and it is off State Street in Downtown Madison.

The self serve Bloody Mary garnish bar was 100% worth it for brunch. They had meat sticks, pickled…read moreeggs, pickled veggies, hot sauces, etc. It was basically an appetizer. Food was also very tasty. Service was friendly and there was a large parking lot. Would definitely visit again if in the area!

This is a nice supper club that is away from downtown and has parking. We were sat in their main…read moredining room but apparently theirs an upstairs I don't know if that is for parties or the public though and then the have a large bar area. The area is very moody lighting and even has small lamps on each table. Our server and staff were great and everything came out timely. We got an old fashioned and a sangria. The sangria is strong but you won't know it until you stand up. We started with the cheese puppies and they had a fantastic pull to them. Some of the best version of cheese curds I've had in a while. My husband and I both had salads and the bowl was too small for the salad but it was a decent salad I do wish the cheese was sprinkled on top as it ended up going to the bottom of the bowl. For an entree I had steak frites. Fries were solid and the cooking of the steak was good with the charcoal but it didn't have much flavor. The chard on the side was also good considering I've never had it. For dessert we had the valentine special chocolate cake and again it was good but nothing super special. We didn't stick around the bar too long but enough to get a winning pull tab. I would come back for the bar tenders they seemed chill.

I was out and about, exploring Madison, and Merchant looked like a cool place to stop for happy…read morehour. I sat at the bar, and Mi took great care of me. I had dinner plans, so I just wanted to stop in for a drink and snack. They have some really good offers for HH and their cheese curds are half off. I had never had one, so it sounded like the perfect time to try. I got a glass of wine and the curds. They came out quickly, hot and fresh. It was a big bowl of fried cheese. They come with ranch and hot honey, and apparently they recently won best cheese curd at the cheese curd crawl. They were super tasty. Well seasoned, perfectly fried, and kind of chewy. I am not on the hot honey frenzy train, but I tried it and thought it paired well, just wasn't for me. The ranch was tasty though. Even the happy hour portion was hefty and I couldn't put down half. A little wine and cheese on a beautiful day, just makes for a good experience. They were making some pretty interesting cocktails behind the bar, and it is definitely worth coming back to try out their other options.

Wanted to sit outside for dinner and came across Merchant. Waitress was quick to come over with…read moremenus and water. We started with the cheese board for $32.00. Let's say not the best board I've ever had. Very light on the cheese for the price. Wouldn't order again. Cheese curds were tasty. My husband at the steak which came rare had to return to cook more. The fries were over cooked. My son had the Mac n cheese with chicken that he enjoyed. We also ordered a salad which was fresh and tasty. The menu was small but a nice place to come and have a drink after work then move in for dinner.

On May 8 we visited Bar Corallini on Atwood Ave. to celebrate our middle daughter's graduation from…read more UWisconsin-Madison. It was a terrific experience and made for a great evening. Bar Corallini was extremely accommodating to the dietary restrictions (vegan) of a couple of our family members. Our server, Elena, was fabulous. The restaurant seemed packed with locals and had a very nice vibe. My middle daughter, who graduated from UWisconsin-Madison, enjoyed a vegan muffuletta (sandwich with marinated zucchini eggplant red peppers and artichokes and vegan tofu ricotta) on homemade pizza bread and kale salad with vegan crunch. Like the other main dishes, it was a very generous portion The four course, prix fixe meals were all very good. Hats off to Chef Pedro Caldera Herrera. My wife and oldest daughter loved perfectly cooked scallops. My youngest daughter praised her pasta dish and said the vodka sauce was light and not heavy at all. My rigatoni was a delight. The desserts were impressive too. Bar Corallini's general manager, Carlos Espinosa, stopped by to see how things were going and was very gracious. Overall I know we were a bit difficult with some things and Carlos and Elena were very accommodating. By the way, another vegan place, the Green Owl, is around the corner. We ate there one night too and it also was a good dinner. Our middle daughter is off to new things. But the outstanding experience we had at Bar Corallini is a good reason to go back to Madison if the opportunity materializes.

Solid Italian food in Madison, Wisconsin. I thought the Rigatoni ala Bolognese was the best dish…read moreI've eaten in Wisconsin and if you served me that in the West Village I'd be impressed with it as well. Pasta cooked very nicely and a fantastic flavor profile on the sauce & meat. Pizza is also decent; I'd get it again although I I much prefer the Novanta in the area. I didn't like sauce on the pizza and the cheese & crust were only okay. I'd come back again.

I really like this grocery store, as it features many local brands, fun products, and a large…read moresalad/hot bar. They also have prepared foods such as pizzas, quiches, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more. I got the tofu cabbage salad and it was very fresh and tasty! The service here is great and it's a very pleasant shopping experience overall with decent prices.

I stopped by on a Saturday noon. I was really there to get the black forbidden rice. I am not aware…read moreof any other place in Madison which has it. They have an impressive array of dispensers, which has all kinds of things including beans, cereals and many kinds of rice like wild rice. While there I also took some mac and cheese from hot food section. It was ok. There was some interesting varieties of chocolate and other edibles there.

The service was excellent and extremely friendly!…read more The wine and margarita pizza was perfect! I can't wait to come back in my next travels to explore the menu!!

Salvatore, you should be ashamed. We came in as honest customers willing to pay a premium for a…read moregraduation dinner, and you left us extremely disappointed. I tried to talk to you, not expecting anything in return, other than perhaps an explanation of what went wrong for such a underwhelming experience... And you offered nothing! We spent 1000 dollars for 5 of us - ridiculous! Honestly, 1000% not a complainer at all- maybe 2 reviews total in 10+ years - but the worst meal I've had in years! Salvatore the owner offered a bottle of port or champagne to fix it, but that fell completely flat . Such a disappointment for my daughter's graduation dinner... We had talked to Salvatore earlier on the phone and he promised we would be so pleased. A horrible experience, with no regard from the restaurant to fix it. Save your money, get a slice of pizza at a local pizza joint and call it a day. My wasted money will save you yours...! This meal was worth $150 total tops and we spent $1000 of our hard earned money! Beyond disappointed- we feel violated and completely taken advantage of - karma is real sir ... it's real. A real chef would make it right. Sooooo incredibly disappointed! To the cute little server that helped us... You were amazing, none of this was your fault. Food quality was shit.

Great pizza and fun downtown Madison vibe on Capitol Square…read more Try the Detroit style pizza for a more filling meal or the traditional Pizza Margherita w/ Prosciutto & Arugla is my favorite. We like sitting upstairs to people watch.

Once a bank, this two-story space has gone from counting dollars to counting cocktails, and…read morehonestly, it seems very happy about it. The old bones are still showing, with exposed brick walls and the large open windows giving the place that "well, they sure don't build 'em like this anymore" kind of charm. Right smack in the middle of the main floor sits a big ol' bar, surrounded by bright lime-green accent chairs that somehow make perfect sense once you're sitting in one, bellying up to the aluminum topped bar. Tables are scattered throughout both floors, all are absolutely packed, and not a grumpy face in sight. Upstairs, the two-story layout gives the place a little extra breathing room and a touch of old-building grandeur. It's quirky without trying too hard, colorful without being fussy, and comfortable in that distinctly Midwestern way. Why not start with an Old Fashioned and those Wisconsin cheese curds--because apparently regular cheese wasn't doing enough heavy lifting. These little golden nuggets come out hot, crisp, and gloriously greasy, a little salty, a little oily, plenty cheesy, and best eaten while they're still hot enough to make you question your life choices. The Old Fashioned, well... bless its heart, it tried. It had all the usual suspects--whiskey, a little sweetness, an orange garnish, and a healthy dose of bitters--but somehow the bitters forgot to show up for work. It wasn't terrible, exactly. It just lacked that gruff Wisconsin attitude you'd hope for in an Old Fashioned. God Bless The Queen! The Queen is their wood-fired pizza that keeps things simple while teasing your taste buds with rich fresh flavor. The flavors are classic Italian comfort, with the tomato bringing a little tang, the mozzarella keeping things creamy, and the Parmesan adding that salty, nutty punch at the end. The basil gives it a fresh, herby lift, while the wood-fired crust brings that smoky, crispy edge that makes you want to pick up another slice before you've even finished the first. Loved it! Eating this pizza in an old bank feels like peak Wisconsin: keep the brick, add a bar, fire up a pizza oven, and throw some cheese curds at the situation. Somehow, it works. Cheers!

We're from out of town and we stopped by on a Tuesday at 5 pm with no reservations. Staff was on…read morepoint, gave the kids wikki stix, gold fish and told us they had off menu kids portion meals. Happy hour drinks and selection was great! The meatball and strawberry burrata appetizer were amazing and classic tomato pie was very tasty or "bestest pizza ever" per my 6 yo daughter.

Came with the family during the rush hour time. Waited for a while to get the food, so ended up…read moretaking it to go. Prior to asking for the frozen pizza to go we asked the server if they had a specific pizza and we're told yes we have it, when it was time to go, they did not have it. What a let down. The pizza is pretty good, will have to try again when its not a rush time.

My friend and I came down from Madison to explore Stoughton on a Saturday afternoon and popped into…read morethis store. It is full of cute banners and Midwesterner gear. Super cute gift ideas for friends/family in Wisconsin! Will def be getting my dad something from here for Father's Day!