“Wonderful experience for dinner at Salvatore’s, E Wash & Livingston, Madison, WI.Crispy Calabrese Tofu was exquisite. Pizza great! Manda’s service was above and beyond. She was great with my 7 year old granddaughter!Vegetarian options: Crispy Calabrese Tofu exquisite!“
“One of the best meals and experiences we’ve ever had. The food is top notch, and somehow the service still outdid it. Sophie was our waitress for the night and was phenomenal. We dined at Fairchild for our 10-year wedding anniversary and she made it a big deal.She mentioned to us that some people will split the entrees/pasta dishes into two shared courses which was perfect.We started with the unbelievable hamachi and mushroom tempura. Both were unreal. You can feel the precision in the kitchen.Then we got the Riso Nero (this is a guess on the spelling) and each piece of seafood was perfectly melted-in-the-mouth delicious.Next was the steak, which paired nicely with the truffles and other items that they put on the plate. We enjoyed it with the Brussels sprout side and fava bean side with the steak course as well. The Brussels sprouts were good but the fava beans outshined it. The herbs they are cooked with take it to another level.We finished off with the pumpkin panna cotta dessert and it truly could go toe-to-toe with some of the best desserts that exist.What a wonderful experience and we can’t wait for another opportunity to go back!“
“Casual restaurant with some of the most delicious plates of food in the area. The Creole and Tropical plates are personal favorites but everything I've had is great. Very good value and portion size for the price too. Only issue is that parking can be tricky and the location is a bit awkward next to a gas station, but that just means more people should order from Pikkito so they can expand to a new location. They deserve all the success they get.“
“Ordered delivery from North and South and we were blown away by how good the food was.The barbecue (we had the KC ribs) was excellent, the grilled shrimp was great, the gumbo was rich, the salmon was good, and all of the sides (hush puppies, baked potato, corn muffin, cheesy potato) were amazing!The only thing that disappointed was the jumbalaya*, but it was otherwise an excellent meal. We'll definitely be back, hopefully in person next time!Edit: I was thinking of the jumbalaya, not etoufee.“
“We just moved to the DeForest area, and this location was recommended to us. We enjoy smoked meat and all of the associated sides, so we decided to check out out. We were warmly greeted, as if we were regulars, and quickly seated. Our server was very friendly and helpful with the menu. Our food was served quickly. Our server's recommendations were right on the mark. We really enjoyed everything. The cheesy potatoes and the cornbread were our favorite sides. I tried one of the platters to sample so that I could sample several mains. The ribs and pulled pork were favorites. The brisket was good, but not really notable, as was the chicken. The gumbo soup was also great. The meat was served "dry" and there were several bbq sauce choices to help take the food in the direction you enjoy. We've already returned and will continue. The prices aren't really a bargain, but they seem to do a solid business, so they're apparently appropriate for the local market. Definitely recommend.“
“The shellfish were amazing. Actually, all the food & drink was great. Celeste, Jon, & Kate were attentive & personable. Lovely experience. Learned that if you sit in the shell, you hear all bar chatter. Velvet curtains could block the sound but maybe Tempest staff will have a better idea. Please don't eat all the oysters because we are going back.“
“If you enjoy outstanding service and fabulous food, Johnny Delmonico's should be at the top of your list. Easy parking and delicious cocktails too (try the pear martini!!! It's quite possibly the best cocktail I've ever had.) Every server I've had has been excellent. If you are lucky enough to get Cary, you are in for an extra special treat.Parking: There is a parking garage adjacent to Johnny's. It's easy and very affordable.“
“We had a terrible experience. We went to celebrate my husband birthday. Although we made reservations, we had to wait for a table. The appetizer (Arancini) was bland and didn't taste like risotto. Main dishes were fine. We also order ceasar side salad and a house side salad. For desserts we order cannoli and lava cake. I had better cannoli in other area restaurants, but the lava cake was cold and dry. There was no lava or moisture on the cake. When we got the check, the ceasar salad price was $12.00 and the house salad was $8.00. According to the menu a side salad was $3.50 with the main dish. When we complained about the salad prices, we were told that we didn't order the house salad at the same time the waitress took the order, and they dont have a side ceasar salad. When they noticed our disappointment and frustration they offer to fix the ticket but It was too late for us, we just wanted to get out of the restaurant.“
“Fantastic selection of rotating items with fantastic and knowledgeable waitstaff. Bluntly, some selections on the menu are better than others but everything is still good. That said, the fact this restaurant rotates items so frequently is an open invitation to frequently return. I've noticed despite the frequent rotations that they always feature a vegetarian item. Occasionally features exotic meats like kangaroo. Would highly recommend to anyone. The humble butterscotch pudding is surprisingly one of the single best desserts I've ever had.“
“Marvelous customer service fitting of the name "Cheerful" always greeted with a smile, co-owner Brian makes a point of talking with folks. Food & drink are excellent consistently: margaritas, steak tacos, fresh salsa & pico, sopes. Highly recommend“
“I saved an opening announcement for this restaurant but forgot about it until I found it with my recipes recently. We really enjoyed the dumplings and Happy Family dish we picked up Thursday. I like dumplings and so often suspect what I get was bought frozen. Not the case here. Wrappers are thin as opposed to thick and doughy. Filling is tasty and includes a range of ingredients. Happy Family was meaty and flavorful! YUM!! We will be back!!“
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“I got my first chance to eat at Coopers Monday night. Sat at the bar with a friend and had great service from Kelsey B.! One thing that I don’t do is drink tap water…. and finally a nice restaurant carry’s Acqua Panna served in a wine class with a lemon!!!! Love it!! Both our steaks were cooked perfectly!! Then to top it off, the Manager named Ross stops over and surprised us with a slice of Carrot Cake!!! My man! ?. The ambience was perfect, not too much light and not too dim. ??“
“Stopped in today to get some sushi grade tuna. The guy working was fantastic, and very helpful. Gave advice and tips/tricks for making sushi as it's my first time trying. They had everything we needed and the pricing was reasonable. Will be going back again“
“I had a really nice experience at La Pollera Colombiana the other night. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the menu is huge with plenty of options, and the restaurant itself is really cute and well decorated, creating a trendy but homey atmosphere. The bathrooms were very clean too. We happened to be there when they were playing live music which was really fun! I got the salmon in passionfruit sauce which was incredible and flavorful. My partner got chicken and said it was perfectly cooked. We each got huge portions and left feeling full and satisfied. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant :)“
“Amazing staff, From the front bar to the dining area where the professional Host always takes you to a warm vibe supper club back room , friendly and experienced staff #Attentive ..Food quality and service is consistent and never disappoints.. See you again on a Wednesday night in the near future again…….signed—--The Motercycle guy :o)“
“Me, my boyfriend and his brother got together for a nice dinner in Madison! I’m from the Milwaukee area so we wanted to find a place with great food and a view for a special occasion, and this was THE best choice! One of our party’s flights got delayed and they accommodated our reservation change!We ordered pork tacos, the chef special gnocchi, calamari fries, four-cheese flatbread and the pork belly bites. Everything was absolutely amazing and so tasty, with more flavor than expected! Everything was piping hot and delicious, and our waitress was awesome. The atmosphere was lovely with an amazing view of the capital building. It was an amazing evening, thank you for such great food and service!“
“We returned to celebrate our impending birthdays together and were, once again, very happy with our decision. We had a 7pm reservation on a Saturday night that was promptly honored. We were offered a table or booth and opted for booth. Justin, our server, introduced himself with a contagious smile & great attitude. He took our drink order & gave us a moment to talk & consider our options. We chose the Maryland crab cake, Caesar & a mid rare 32 ounce in house dry-aged, bone in porterhouse steak. The crab cake arrived in minutes. It was on the small side and shared the plate with a delicious fennel salad. We shared the crab cake appetizer. The cake had a perfectly toasted lightly breaded exterior with a "floaty" lightly connected and perfectly seasoned interior with a remoulade dollop on the side. Absolute winner. The Caesar arrived as we finished off the crab cake and was not long on the table. Lightly creamy Caesar dressing with chopped iceberg leaves (no crotons). Poof! Gone!! We then were served the steak. Perfectly cooked with an excellent Maillard reaction crust, seasoned nicely but arrived room temperature which was only slightly disappointing. Justin asked what we thought & I expressed exactly what I've written here. Without hesitation he offered to fire up a new one, but we declined as the flavor was spot on. The manager came over to apologize, touched the platter (cool to the touch) & appreciated our feedback. Justin returned to communicate that desserts & dessert cocktails were on the house. We were impressed by the generous offer & accepted. We had the bananas Foster and cranberry creme brûlée with a cappuccino martini. Justin presented the creme brûlée & went about making the bananas foster table side. Fun show with very delicious results (I found the banana bread wanting though?) The brûlée was, apparently, too delectable to share. The martini was terrific as well. We ABSOLUTELY made the right decision in celebrating at Rare and will MOST CERTAINLY return again without a celebratory need. A wonderful experience again!“
“Fabulous birthday supper For my 64th birthday I was treated to a delicious steak dinner. French onion soup was delicious. Wedge salad perfect with the crudités. Fresh bread. Ginger mock tail was perfect. Then the New York strip steak with baked potato. All done perfectly. Ended the meal with a huge piece of chocolate cake with whipped cream. Our server John was very attentive and didn't miss a beat. I give 5 stars.“
“I saw catfish on the menu by the entry door. It was wonderful. Our waiter was helpful in the selection and serving. He was laid back, not encroaching on our evening, but always seemed to be present when wanted. The food came piping hot from the kitchen. From the dining area, the live jazz musician was background. I did get to visit with him as he prepared to leave. It was an excellent evening.“
“The shining star here was the service. I felt taken care of from the moment we walked in the door. Excellent attention, demeanor, and timing on behalf of the service staff. We ordered the Cajun Roll (pictured) and Cajun Wings for appetizers. The presentation of the roll was magnificent! It was also fantastically delicious! The wings were piping hot, meaty, and very tasty. Our dinner was one of the combos with shrimp and crab legs, but we added a lobster tail. Everything was so good! Especially the "all 3 sauces" served "hot".“
“The only place I know that makes a spinach quesadilla, and it's my favorite! I've tried to make it at home but nothing compares to Casa Luna's. Amazing margaritas and wonderful people!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian platter is great and provides a wide variety of choices. Bean, veggie or spinach quesadilla, burrito or tostada. Only drawback is that you can't order two of something, like two quesadillas or two burritos, but that's ok. Comes with beans and/or rice depending on how many mains you order.“
“1st time customerBeing a foodie, I continue to look for Chinese food that is worthy. I selected beef egg foo young because very few places can make it well. 4 patties, with sauce in a separate container. Enough to feed 2. The quality of the patties was A- and the sauce B+ (slightly sweet), that with a small amount of soy sauce corrects. I will be trying the shrimp egg foo young before moving on to other items. I asked the cook what his signature dish was, he replied General Chow Chicken. I am looking fwd to that.“
“Pros: Beautiful restaurant, a tad on the dark side (in terms of lighting) but the ambience is quite lovely. The service was excellent. The food was very good.Cons: The cost. For me, i’d rather pay that much for out of this world food, but i think instead you’re paying for the overall experience, so while the cost is justified i personally wouldn’t return as i’ve had better food elsewhere.“
“The one and only is a fine madison, wi restaurant in Monroe street. Parking in the street is usually available before 6 pm. After 6 pm you may need to drive into nearby residential streets.The food is consistently delicious except for most of the desserts. The Keylime pie is always delicious and has big fans. I love bread pudding, however, it was cooked in a very different style that rendered it dry and more crunchy.l - not what I preferred.The appetizers are delicious and varied. The entrées are fantastic most recently the special chicken Parmesan was incredibly tasty and very nicely breaded. I enjoyed the polenta previously, and they were very kind to add some pork belly on top of it, which is a delicious twist. as a homage to prior establishment in the same location, brasserie v, they have a delicious collection of Belgian ales. For those that like brown drinks, they seem to have a pretty good collection of rye and bourbon as well though I haven’t tried it overall this is a great new favorite restaurant and the prices are reasonable for a medium higher end restaurant.Parking: You can generally find parking on the street pretty easily before 6 PM. Things get crowded after six and you’ll have to look for parking on the side streets. You can find parking on the residential streets about one to two blocks away pretty easily.“
“Some of the comments are petty and unnecessarily harsh. This restaurant is one of the few bastions of authentic Chinese food in the Madison area. I order from Nani's frequently and have never had an issue. I was really impressed by their dim sum offerings- definitely the largest and best quality in Wisconsin. I had been craving preserved egg congee and couldn't find it anywhere else. They have soup with fish air bladder which I have also never seen in Madison. If you nitpick about not having a three star Michelin experience, you don't have realistic expectations. Complaining about rising prices and "smaller portions"? The cost of raw ingredients doesn't stay the same forever! If you've ever been to SF, things are twice the price and half the volume. These prices are totally reasonable- The restaurant is just trying to get by. People are so short sighted- Before you leave a harsh review complaining about the "ambiance" in a casual family run restaurant, maybe think about the consequences. If you don't support restaurants in your community then they will go away. Remember not to complain when there are no decent Chinese food options left.“
“I have been going to miko poke for years. They just changed their menu and somethings impressed and some fell short. The new edamame hummus is tasty but the cracked serving size is doesn't get you 1/2 way through and the portions aren't that big so it was a bit of a disappointment. I would have like to have some veggies for dipping.If you are dining in be prepared to wait as your orders don't get priority so it can take longer than you think to get your food.The new sauce formulas are good. The bowl presentation is nice.Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian and vegan optionsDietary restrictions: They go out of there way to make it easy for people with dietary needsParking: Depending on the day the parking lot can get quite full“
“Everything was fantastic! Our experience from start to finish with the host and server exceeded expectations. The food was delicious. The only food item we thought could be better was the cheese curds. I'd love to see these beer battered vs. breaded. With that being said, it was not a deal breaker. We will definitely be back!!“
“They serve high quality rolls and other Japanese cuisine. The ingredients are very fresh and presentation is excellent. The service was good as well. The ambience is modern and comfortable. Prices are average for the quality that you get. I would definitely recommend them.“
“I ordered curbside. Staff was friendly & polite. Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos were delish. Plentiful & fresh. Slaw tasty. Bread & pesto always yummy. My only carryout suggestion would be to include a small container of the parmesan cheese served with the bread & oil when dining in. I had 2 meals out of mine & I love food!“
“Came here for a date night, the food was excellent, as was the service. Our server, I believe her name was Mindy, worked the top floor the evening of 3/8, was wonderful! She was warm and friendly, offered a great suggestion for dessert, which we got the Strawberry Napoleon, it was divine. The spinach artichoke pasta was absolutely amazing. 10/10 experience. We will definitely be going back for seconds.“
“My co worker she's from Chicago also she recommended them to me. I wasn't disappointed at all. I got a 3 piece catfish lemon pepper with mild sauce and it was awesome!! This is the closest I can get to chicago. The owner was very insightful and very nice. Thank you so much for the good food. The mild sauce on the fries was really good. I will be back. ?“
“My co worker she's from Chicago also she recommended them to me. I wasn't disappointed at all. I got a 3 piece catfish lemon pepper with mild sauce and it was awesome!! This is the closest I can get to chicago. The owner was very insightful and very nice. Thank you so much for the good food. The mild sauce on the fries was really good. I will be back. ?“
“We love working with Rex's Innkeeper they have always delivered great service and has always accommodated our needs. Looking forward in working in many events to come! Thanks, Extreme Sounds Entertainment & Lighting www.extremesoundsent.com“