The Deliciouser was a surprisingly inviting restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere and eclectic menu. The service was outstanding from hostess to wait staff. For starters, the non-alcoholic drink menu was greatly appreciated in "sober October." A few non-alcoholic wine options were surprisingly tasteful -- literally: 1) Serena Mode 0.0 Sauvignon Blanc '24 Central Valley, CL (Green Apple, Peach - Herbaceous); and, 2) Oddbird Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, FR (Green Apple, Lemon Peel, Honey -- Dry). My food was delectably delicious!!! Here's what I ate--and I consumed all of it--every morsel it was that good: Appetizer: Signature Mignonette Oysters: Champagne Vinegar, Herb Oil, Lake Superior Gold Caviar ($4.5 / $50 Dozen) Entree: Pan-Seared Halibut: Night Market Carrot Purée, Pea Shoots, Pickled Celery and Kimchi Consommé. I skipped the dessert though the offerings looked divine (dessert menu attached as a photo), but did enjoy the coffee! My wife and daughter absolutely raved about their dinners -- Grilled Petite Lettuces -- Happy Camper Oyster Vinaigrette, Citrus, Olive Oil Breadcrumbs topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano Night Market Thai Beef Salad -- American Wagyu Bavette Steak, Coconut, Peanuts, Chrysanthemum Greens, Fish Sauce Vinaigrette. Finally, I can't wait to come back because as you can see my family killed the Pistachio Cake (Lemon-Pistachio Relish, Labneh, Za'atar)! read more

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What a great place. A stellar chef driven menu (using the spices that are sold by the Delicouser), great wine and cocktail menu and great service. While the dining room doesn't lend itself to a romantic evening (bar overlooking the kitchen, a few high tops and communal long tables), the rest of the experience is top notch. I stopped In for lunch and ordered the ginger fried chicken. A savory flavor bomb, the chicken was perfectly fried and moist and the brioche bun outstanding. I loved the chili crisp mayo along with the house made pickles. I was stuffed but the housemade malt gelato and brioche ice cream sammy called my name. Yes, it was rich. True, it was decadent. Valid, tons of calories. But....so so good. A must try in the land of landscape of very non-original restaurantsrestaurants that seem to be popping up in Madison. read more

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Hamburger lovers must stop for lunch in Madison! Deliciouser a secret lunch spot on the east side. Have everything on the menu and save room for desert. Can't make lunch make sure to come for dinner when in Madison. read more

The Deliciouser - Lunch Menu - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Greeted warming when we walked in, very inviting! Our waitress was very attentive, knowledgeable & she was genuinely nice. Super excited to finally eat here but we look forward to restaurant week every year and this wasn't what we expected, a little disappointed. Had we known that only one item was available at the $50 price we would have gone somewhere else and came here another time. Felt like a bait & switch situation. Heirloom Ginger Chicken sandwich was amazing! Steak frites were very good, fries were a bit too salty. Szechuan noodles were unique, numbing your mouth with a cold winter spice not spicy & the peanut were a real treat. Devils food cake was a true Deliciouser chef kiss on the dessert! read more

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I was part of a private party here in July and had an amazing experience. The service was perfect, the food was definitely something to write home about, Chef will happily let you pick his brain and answer random questions on the fly, and I've ordered spice blends from them twice since I was there just a few months ago. I love their Supper Club blend on steak and their Deer Camp is to die for on fish and roasted potatoes! Highly recommended! I was so enthralled that I forgot to take pictures! read more

We were a group of four and ordered two appetizers: Wagyu beef tartare and octopus à la Blanca. The octopus was the star of the night, cooked and seasoned perfectly, and everyone at the table loved it. Definitely the highlight of the meal! For our main dishes, we had Sichuan five-spice duck sausage, sizzling Berbere-spiced beef, and two orders of tiger shrimp noodles. The duck sausage and Berbere-spiced beef were both pretty good, with enjoyable flavors. Unfortunately, the tiger shrimp noodles were a disappointment. They had way too much soy sauce, and the noodles were slightly undercooked. Overall, the food was good, with some standout dishes and a few misses. The service was standard, nothing particularly special but perfectly fine. The octopus alone is worth trying, but I'd probably skip the tiger shrimp noodles next time. read more

When visiting Madison I purchased several spices and decided to taste test each on roasted cauliflower. Mezzogiorno, Misoyaki, Hart-beet and Umamier. I had a feeling I would like Umamier best, and was right. I didn't expect to love Hart-beet as much as I did. I think it's 2nd place. All 4 are deliciouser than anything else in my cupboard. read more

The Deliciouser - Trying new spices - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The food and drinks were genuinely incredible! The place was so cute and the staff was very friendly. Our food was actually perfect, I wouldn't change a thing! read more

The Deliciouser - Chicken sandwich - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

outstanding, literally everything was amazing. great recommendations from staff! One of the owners was out on the floor and giving us recommendation on food and told us stories about the travels that inspired the plates. Timing is very specific so check when it is actually open! Such fun creative flavors, smaller portions but so fun to share and try new things. read more

Deliciouser is the real deal. Went last weekend and it didn't disappoint! Great food, great flavors, cute gifts, awesome drinks!

Perfect in every way! The Deliciouser delivers an authentic dining experience in Madison. The chef came out to greet us when we arrived. The staff promptly explained the menu and offered some suggestions. Their drink menu is exquisite and contains many unique offerings. The food menu seems to change frequently, which I appreciate. I have always thought that changing the menu here and there can show creativity and test the skill of your chefs--and they are absolutely passing the test. All of the seasonings used on the food are prepared in house! They also sell the seasonings! Shopping and eating? Sounds like a win to me. The ambience is warm, dimly lit and inviting . There are all sorts of unique pieces of artwork and paintings all over the walls. You should definitely check this place out. read more

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I discovered the Deliciouser only a few months ago and finally got to stop in for dinner. Cool restaurant interior with an open kitchen. We ordered the heirloom tomato toast, wagyu beef tartare, the steak frites, and the ricotta gnudi. Everything was cooked well and had good flavors. The sauce in the toast and tartare were very similar and felt a little too saucy for me but it was still good. Steak was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the aioli it came with. read more

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Food and service both amazing, flavors were so well balanced- don't skip on this place! read more

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Amazing Amazing Amazing!!!! Literally love this place! Such a special spot. Literally the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life. Pretty much my all time favorite restaurant! read more

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This place is much of a hidden gem. I made reservations by calling 2 weeks ahead and I was surprised to snag a 630pm slot for 2 on a Saturday. While it was busy when we walked in, I was surprised to see many tables left open towards the end of the night. Lots of street parking available. We walked in and seated promptly. I got the pomme pomme pomme, which was tasty. Very seasonal with the allspice and apple cider. Not very boozy by any means (which is up my alley). I shared the spicy coppa salad which was a good started. A hint of spice from the seasoning and meat, lightly dressed and the burrata help cut down the spice. Next, we got the heirloom ginger fried chicken sandwich and the supper club steak frites. You can't go wrong with either one. My boyfriend and I shared both dishes and we agreed that it didn't matter what dish we ended on because they were both spectacular. Heirloom ginger fried chicken- so crispy you can hear the crunch when you chew! Stacked high so as a pro tip (or if you plan on sharing, ask them to cut it in half). I'm not a pickle gal by any means and had these ordered on the side. These were way less vinegary so I piled them on! The togarashier crisp gave it a little heat. Supper club steak frites-- mmhmm that steak was so buttery, cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. Appropriately seasoned. The fries were spectacular. The side salad was citrusy and light. Given how great the meals were, we each had to get separate desserts. We each enjoyed the other's dessert, but to me, the clear winner was the olive oil cake. The cake itself was very moist, the honey drizzle added a bit of sweetness, and there was a touch of herb-yness that worked out well. They also have some cool items available for purchase in the store. We loved it here. We want to come back! Easily places in the top 5 of my favorite local places. read more

Food flavorful and inventive & wait staff is wonderful. Knowledge of both food & cocktails is excellent. Dined here 2 Saturdays in a row!

What an experience for sure. This is one to visit if you're in downtown Madison. Upon first glance you wouldn't realize this was the old bus station but what a face lift. The owner and chef were there making sure everyone was taken care of and not a thing out of place. The 5 course meal provided was one to really admire. Everything was cooked to perfection and servings were perfect for the amount of courses. There is a bar and a wide variety of house drinks or you can go with your fav classic. If ever in Madison do stop by. read more

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We have eaten here several times. It quickly became one of our 2 go-to restaurants when we wanted really good food wrapped up in an excellent dining experience. We went there 3 days ago and were very disappointed. The food's still good, but the service was terrible. The waitress was very nice and apologized for the slow service and said that they had more business than expected on a Thursday night. Ok, that happens. Our entrees were brought out. I was given my wife's and she received mine - no big deal but a harbinger of things to come. We ordered a small plate as an appetizer to have with our cocktails. We were half-way through our entrees when I had to ask about it. The staff didn't seem to be particularly concerned that we had our entrees half eaten and had to ask about our small plate. It finally came, by which point we didn't really want it. We left and went to Sardine for a glass of wine where the service and food are unfailingly top notch. I'm not saying I won't go back, but it is no longer on my 'go-to' list because it has now become unpredictable. It's too expensive for that. read more

Went here for a date night before a concert. The food was fabulous and the service was really great. Our waitstaff suggested awesome dishes. My favorites were the panzanella and the ricotta gnocchi dish. The decor is really cool since the space is so open. There is an eclectic feel with seasoning mixes that they make and sell, local goods that they sell and also the wall of wine for purchasing. Anyway, a great place to go for a nice night out. read more

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Absolutely fabulous experience and food - great setting - food was a foodie dream in both style and taste Patrick the owner checked in and was totally cool A MUST in MADISON read more

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite restaurant in Madison so far. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is great.

So great! Went for a pescatarian curry making workshop, featuring their night market spice blend. The chef was so knowledgeable, and we even got to tour the spice lab! So fun and delicious!! I also picked up their espresso salt which is now my new favorite thing on vanilla ice cream! read more

The Deliciouser - Vegetable salad as first course - Herbs & Spices Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The flavors are complex and fantabulous! Each bite is an experience. Great staff. We didnt have reservations so sat at the counter in front of the kitchen. So cool! And you have to brinf at least 1 jar of spice blends home with you. Worth every penny! read more

This was without a doubt the best restaurant I have been to in a long time. The service was incredible. Prices are more fair than I expected. Drink menu was incredible, food was delicious and desert was unbelievable. Do not skip out on this experience. read more

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We came upon it after a huge thunderstorm rolled in. The whole staff is right up front to greet you. Open kitchen. Everyone there was kind and informative. The menu is small but you'll love anything you have there. read more

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Just as the name says, this is definitely delicious. The only oddball thing is access to the bathrooms is a little weak. Other than that prices are great. Food is on point and service is extremely friendly. read more

Totally enjoyed my experience. We were warmly welcomed by the host when we entered. I felt like I was visiting a friends home. The courses were nicely spaced. The food was out of this world. The chefs used there special spices in many of the dishes. There is communal seating so you get to meet new people. I highly recommend The Deliciouser and will definitely return read more