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    Cadre Restaurant

    4.5 (106 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    CADRE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise

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    Andrea G.

    Amazing French food here! We've been multiple times and each time the menu really shines. Staff are super friendly and attentive, cocktails are really good also! Only gripe is I wish they had more French wines by the glass!

    Bread & Butter - A roasted meat dish served with two dollops of creamy sauce and a yellow edible flower on a white plate, with a wooden table setting.
    Haley W.

    Hands down my favorite restaurant in Madison. The food is fresh, packed with flavor, and presentation is always 10/10. We ordered the camomile infused martini, beef carpaccio, cheese curds, bread & butter, and gateau basque. Our favorite of the night was the gateau basque - it was crunchy on the outside with a creamy pumpkin flavored inside.

    20% service charge added by default
    Sho R.

    I stopped for a dinner on a week day. I beat the crowd by going early and got a seat right away. Beef bourguignon was my entree. The dish was flavorful. For dessert, I went with ricotta rhubarb strawberry pacojet. I guess pacojet means dessert made using Swiss made Pacojet machine. The dessert was good. It was less creamy than a normal ice cream, but more fruitty and smooth. A 20% service charge was added by default to the bill. I dont remember that being mentioned in the menu. Service was all good, so not a big deal.

    Cozy atmosphere
    Kevin C.

    Beautiful, romantic atmosphere and excellent service. This French inspired restaurant is delicious. I recommend their cheese curds, creme brulee, and ravioles. I tried them for restaurant week in Madison and want to go back again.

    Izzy L.

    When friends come to visit and I want to showcase one of my favorite dining spots in Madison, WI, Cadre Restaurant is always my top choice. The atmosphere, cuisine, and overall experience at Cadre never fail to impress. One of my favorite menu items is the château Blanc sliders, which I believe is the best burger in Madison. The staff at Cadre are exceptional and add to the enjoyment of the dining experience. I highly recommend Cadre Restaurant for a memorable dining experience in Madison

    Oysters - A dish of five raw oysters on a bed of crushed ice, garnished with a sprig of herbs, served in a large bowl with a fork and spoon.
    Cristin N.

    Great dinner of small plates, and happy hour wine! Granted this was a Tuesday and early dinner so it's hard to tell what this would be with a packed house, but the service was attentive without being annoying. The food was delicious. We split several items like the beets, the salad, the oysters, and each was fresh and beautifully plated. The house wine was a cab for the red and a zippy dry German white. Quite delicious for trusting their house selection. We will return to try the changing menu.

    Duck breast
    Peter T.

    My girlfriend and I went her for her birthday dinner and really enjoyed the food. We are younger, so the vibe was a little weird because it's mainly older people, however the ambiance and staff were very nice and we got a free dessert because they messed up one of our orders. Highly recommend for a date night or just want some good food

    Jambon-Beurre Sandwich
    Kayley R.

    My experience at Cadre wasn't ideal, but I wouldn't discourage others from going. I came in with a large group (8 people) without a reservation, and we told them it was okay if they didn't have any tables considering we didn't make a reservation. They told us we were welcome to sit at the bar, so we did. We were then rushed through our entire meal. Some of our food came out earlier than the rest of our group, so we were waiting for everyone to get their food when the bartender and server told us (passive-aggressively) "You're so kind to wait, but you should really start eating". Reluctantly, we all started eating and continued to hear the servers talk about our group, thinking that we couldn't hear them. The second we took our last bites we were handed our checks and rushed out of the restaurant. I felt we were very polite, and perhaps they just wanted us gone because we were taking up a lot of the bar space. We did not feel welcome here at all. Our food however, was pretty good. My sandwich was delightful, with prosciutto, radish, and admittedly, a cheese I can't remember the name of right now, but the flavors mixed wonderfully. I would gladly recommend eating here if our service wasn't so rude.

    Outdoor seating - Six people are seated at tables in an outdoor restaurant patio, shaded by large umbrellas, with a brick wall and glass entrance in the background.
    Steve S.

    Wonderful. That's it in a nutshell. I had escargot and mussels. The escargot was seasoned very delicately and it complemented the snails wonderfully. They were cooked perfectly, juicy and delicious. The mussels were fresh as well and also delicious. They were served in a white wine sauce. Oh- make sure you ask for bread to soak up some of that delicious sauce! We loved this place! It's great!

    Lisa G.

    Every aspect of my experience at Cadre was outstanding! I can't stop thinking about several components of the meal and how expertly crafted they were. I truly can't wait to eat there again! The service was phenomenal and it is refreshing to see a restaurant pay their staff a living wage by implementing a service fee. This staff and every restaurant staff deserves to be paid fairly for their hard work. Eat at Cadre!

    Happy hour and dinner. Tonight's house red win is great
    PJ C.

    Having read the good reviews for this place and having spotted it last summer when we were dining outside at the tavern across the street we made reservations for a Friday night. Just a heads up to leave enough time to find parking since you will likely have to park a few blocks away on a residential side street. We got there before six and were able to take advantage of their happy hour prices. The $6 glass of house wine was a good deal. But let me back up. Our waiter, Gabe, was a real gem. He steered us to good choices all night and his laid back and warm personality really made the dining experience memorable. Ok back to the wine - he steered us to that night's house red which was very nice (we even snuck in another glass just after the hh time passed). The French influenced menu is pretty small so you may want to take a look before making a reservation. We started with their version of cheese curds made with goat cheese in a cayenne and honey drizzle. They were excellent. For our main we both ordered the bouef bourguignon - it was tender with a deep rich sauce and amazingly smooth potatoes. Delicious. Usually we skip dessert but we tried what we called a deconstructed creme brûlée (see the picture) that was very good with cherries, angostura bitter's meringue, and a cherry gelato. It was a different presentation. A delightful evening - we will return.

    Chevre Cheese Curds
    Olivia L.

    This restaurant is located on the west side of Madison, conveniently across the street from UW's hospital, med, and vet school. During my walk to vet school I found myself passing by this place quite a bit and wanted to check it out! I thought this would be a more casual spot due to its smaller size, but I was mistaken. We stopped by for a couple quick appetizers and I got the vibe after walking in and taking a look at their menu that Cadre is versatile and offers a more fine dining experience. Although, you could come here and eat at their bar or in the outdoor patio and keep it casual with a few of their bar snacks like we did! Cadre would be a perfect spot for date night with dinner and drinks! They offer a variety of french cuisine as well as wine and craft cocktails. I had heard good things about their Chevre Cheese Curds and was dying to try them (goat cheese is my fav)! They were definitely on the sweeter side which can be a bit of a surprise if you're expecting more of a classic Wisconsin fried cheese curd, but I still thoroughly enjoyed them. We also ordered the frites and aoli to split. This was a huge serving of fries; definitely large enough to keep a group full. One thing that I really appreciate about Cadre is that they are constantly updating their menu to match what is available locally in order to keep their ingredients fresh! I will be returning to Cadre at some point to try out some of their dinner options and drinks; will update my review then!

    ramp carbonara
    Hannah T.

    Overall notes - the service was AMAZING, the food was very good! Nothing that necessarily blew us away but I always love a restaurant using local ingredients. We went at 5pm on a Saturday so it seemed to be before the busy rush. Megan our server was extremely attentive, and the wine sommelier was also great. The house cab was delicious and we got it corked so we could take it home which is always a plus. I cannot say enough about the moules frites - the portion was HUGE, definitely enough for two people. The ramp carbonara was also delicious - my only note is the smoked beets just tasted a bit like liquid smoke to me. The gateau basque was so light and a great end to the meal. The menu is limited but it's very French - forward and I honestly appreciated it. We will be back!

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    Delicious food and cute atmosphere. On the upscale side without feeling pretentious. Perfect for date night.

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