Between its German heritage and being surrounded by rich farmland and large bodies of fresh water, you are sure to find plenty of hearty, fresh meals in Madison. All restaurants listed are local establishments; staples in the community serving an array of world cuisine and area specialties. Click on the restaurant name for location and more info.
| Restaurant Name | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
43 North | Contemporary American | Downtown Madison |
AJ Bombers | Burgers | Downtown |
Babcock Hall Dairy Store | Ice Cream, Breakfast, Sandwiches | Campus |
Bellini's | Italian | Downtown Madison |
Buck's Pizza | Pizza | East |
Buck's Pizza | Pizza | West |
Café Costa Rica | Costa Rican, Caribbean | Downtown Madison |
Chautara | Himalayan, Napelese | Downtown Madison |
Chocolate Shoppe | Ice Cream | Madison State Street |
Dane County Farmer's Market | Farmers Market, Pastries | Downtown Madison |
Der Rathskellar | Breakfast, Sandwiches, Beer Hall, Live Music | Campus |
Dotty Dumplings Dowry | Sports Bar, Pub Food | Campus |
Ella's Deli & Ice Cream Parlor | Deli, Breakfast, Ice Cream | East |
Essen Haus | German | Downtown Madison |
Fromagination | Sandwiches, Fondue | Downtown Madison |
Graze | Localvore, International | Downtown Madison |
Great Dane Pub | Brewery, Pub Food | Downtown Madison |
Greenbush Bar | Italian, Pizza | Campus-South |
Jordan's Big Ten Pub | Sports Bar, Pub Food | Campus-South-Stadium |
L'Etoile | International | Downtown Madison |
Lazy Jane's Café | Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee Shop | North East |
Marigold Kitchen | Breakfast, Brunch | Downtown Madison |
Mariner's Inn | Steak, Seafood | North |
Memorial Union | Fast Food, Grill, Deli, Ice Cream | Campus |
Merchant Restaurant | American, Local Craft | Downtown Madison |
Michael's Frozen Custard | Frozen Custard | South West |
Mickies Dairy Bar | Breakfast, Diner | Campus-South-Stadium |
Myles Teddywedgers Cornish Pastries | Pasties | Madison State Street |
New Orleans Take-Out | Cajun | Campus-South-Stadium |
Nostrano | Mediterranean , Localvore | Downtown Madison |
Porta Bella | Italian | Campus-East-State Street |
Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ | BBQ | North East |
Stadium Sports Bar & Eatery | Sports Bar, Pub Food | Campus-South-Stadium |
State Street Brats | Sports Bar, Brats | Madison State Street |
Steep & Brew Cafe | Coffee Shop, Bakery | Madison State Street |
The Old Fashioned | American | Downtown Madison |
The Plaza Tavern | Pub Food | Downtown Madison |
The Tornado Steak House | Steak, American | Downtown Madison |
Weary Traveler Free House | International, Brunch | North East |