Top Wine bars in Madison, United States

It's not that I doubted it would be worth the money, but it definitely surpassed my expectations. I enjoyed the merchant burger, definitely one of the best burgers in town!

I had the pleasure of dining here for the first time yesterday 7/13 for my birthday and the service was amazing the rain came down pouring I made into the restaurant soaking wet I was offered a towel to dry up as much as I could (thank you so much to the two wonderful greeters who welcomed me in I'm so sorry I remember your names ) and to our server who was equally fabulous who made sure my nut allergy was not an issue. With that said the atmosphere was very pleasant and inviting. The food was delicious I different recommend and I will back hopefully not on a rainy day.

charcuterie board is worthy of praise, beware of the arrogant inexperienced service staff. Bartender was inattentive and had to be asked multiple times to refill my water. Our food was initially delivered to the wrong diner and after being placed in front of us no one checked in for drink refills or even describe what we ordered (this is the cheddar, this the aged sausage etc). 3rd time in since the renovation and frankly the service has been terrible each time. Will not return, may I suggest Sardine down the road instead ???

I had a truly fabulous evening! Kelby, the bartender, was very supportive and creative. The welcoming environment inspired me to sketch a picture of the restaurant. I can't wait to return for more unforgettable moments. Thank you, Kelby, for making my night better and brighter!

We were really looking forward to visiting The Merchant again on our visit
to Madison. Unfortunately, this visit was not nearly the excellence we have experienced in the past. The bar tender was not knowledgeable or attentive, although, he was friendly. The food had to be sent back because the egg whites in the eggs Benedict were not cooked. We were given a discount, which was appreciated, but there is something the management needs to address as the vibe has changed. The customer experience does not seem to be the focus. As for the kitchen, I watched a cook clean out her ear, then touch food, no gloves, and did not wash her hands. Hopefully, this was just a bad day, and our next visit will see this restaurant up to it’s usual high standards.

Fantastic spot for dinner. I made a reservation for 1 and was sat at my table right on time. My cocktail was lovely, my pasta was perfect, and my affogato was a yummy finish. Service was spot on without being bothersome. Inviting atmosphere too. When I am back in Madison I would love to return here to try more of their menu.

We chose to celebrate our anniversary with a first time visit to Bar Corallini. The cocktail selection was delightful. I had the risotto which looks like a work of art and my husband chose the pesto dish that was amazing. Thanks to our server Krystal and the entire staff for an anniversary well celebrated.

Food was OK, but nothing really impressive. Salad was among the worst we ever had at Olive Garden, but edible. Not one of the better Olive Gardens we have been to for food quality, but everything else was good middle of the road Olive Garden. But the food is the most important. Probably won't go back, but maybe just a bad day there.

We had the rigatoni alla bolognese, which was very good. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente and the sauce was rich and meaty. The breadcrumbs added a fun contrast of texture and the ricotta was smooth and creamy. The ricotta gnocchi was very good. The gnocchi were pillowy and the sauce was rich and creamy with the butternut squash. The whole dish was very rich, I'd recommend ordering several items and having the table share. A few bites of each dish were perfectly satisfying and executed perfectly. We ended the meal with an afacado, super good!!! The vanilla Gelato was so smooth and floral with the vanilla bean and the espresso shot was warm and fruity.
Overall and excellent place to eat! Will be back!

Drove to Madison and decided to explore the area and stop by this Nice coffee shop. I was treated very well, and so were my dogs. One of the workers brought water for my dogs outside. The coffee was really good, and loved that they had a lot of different choices of flavors for the lattes. The Fruit cup and grilled vegetable wrap both were very delicious. Well, be back again thank you for being dog friendly.

Very cute and quite coffee shop right across from the county courthouse on the site of Oliver Hardy's child hood home.
The barista was top notch, full of positive energy which is exactly what I love to see in coffee shops.

Delightful afternoon stop for wine and cheese tray! Service was wonderful. Seating is mostly outside but nice to sit and enjoy the square. Highly recommend!

Bar Corallini was everything we expected and more. Food was prepared perfectly with fresh, well selected ingredients. Service was friendly and timely. Atmosphere is eclectic. Thank you for preserving that beautiful building!

A lot of the menu was missing, making ordering a joke as we were repeatedly told, "we're out of that." Service was incredibly slow, with some of our party's meals arriving 20 minutes after others. When it did arrive, food was dry, cold, and poorly-prepared. Our server was nice. Definitely not what I'd expect for $50+ a person.

I can only hope that the reason that this was such a bad experience was it was mother’s day but even McDonald’s would have been more prepared. One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. We had a party of 6 with reservations, we got there right on time. All I can describe it is chaos, orders were missed, our server was always busy (which we don’t blame our experience all on him), we had a wait time of over 2 hours and some of us still didn’t get our food at the end. Ultimately we had to cancel half of our order.

The worst part after this was after experiencing this they gave us this disgusting, and i mean abhorrent “baked mac and cheese”, I wish I had taken a picture of it but i think that I was too shocked. I could only describe it as pasta with a light topping of mystery sauce on it.

The only saving grace of this restaurant is their appetizers, which I am convinced is only because when you come here that’s the only meal you’ll be able to eat within your time there.

I visited this place over the summer and it was the first time I had ever had a latte and it was delicious. The girl behind the counter was extremely helpful and patient with me a coffee novice. Back home, I have tried lattes from a variety of different places and none of them measured up to the latte I had from this place. Today, I returned to this place and I was sorely disappointed. I walked in and the girl behind the counter (different from the one before) asked me what I wanted and I said a honey latte (hot) and after taking my order and my money, she proceeded to walk next door and get champagne glasses instead of starting on my order. She left my family and I and two customers in the shop alone. She then came back in and slowly started on our order. She would talk to the other customers in the shop, take long breaks between working on our order, not even watching what she was doing and then when I received our order it was an iced latte. I pointed this out to her after she gave me only two of the lattes, (I paid for three) and she said she would redo them but after the customer service I had received I just wanted to leave. Before she handed me the other latte, she walked out the front door to holler at a young lady walking by. I regrettably leave this review because my first experience with this place was unforgettable and I could not wait to get back to it, (fyi, I live four hours away), but after today, I cringe at the thought of going back.

What a great place! Excellent food with a wide variety of choices. The vegan beet salad was full of flavor and the perfect starter. We had a delicious muffuletta (could only eat half), gluten free pizza (rated excellent), and vegan pasta with mushrooms. Capped it off with dessert and coffee to celebrate graduation, and we were getting close to our 2-hour reservation limit. Great service and a bustling atmosphere made it a wonderful treat for our small group. With tip the bill ran to just over $50/person.

Excellent selection of pastas and other courses. Lots of starters and we selected the Farinata fries which were crispy and paired with a spiced mayonnaise type sauce. Pasta portions are fairly large and could be easily shared along with a meat course entree. Will return

Fantastic drinks and chill talented bartenders! Drinks were very reasonably priced for the level of complexity they offer! A great place to take colleagues and clients after a long day at a conference!

Really great coffee shop. The staff is always friendly and it's a cozy atmosphere. I also judge a coffee shop by the ability to get a cappuccino right. Too often I get a "kinda frothy latte" but NOT HERE! Ya'll never miss on the cappuccino game. Keep it up.

Cool looking place. Service was good. The food and drinks were underwhelming. Had the risotto, which was bland. I typically don't salt my food much, but this was one note. Needed more acid, salt, or something. We had the gin, raspberry, lime, egg white drink, and it was incredibly sour. Like drinking lime juice. Requested some simple syrup to make it drinkable. The onion fondue was good. Although I was expecting a cheesy onion fondue, it was not. It was like French onion soup without the broth. It was still yummy with the chips. That was my favorite thing here.

Tried Bonefish for the first time and it was so worth it! The chimichurri steak was so good, I wanted to cry but it was seasoned so perfectly, I knew my tears would only throw it off. We had Cam for our table and she was such a joy to talk to and made great recommendations! Definitely coming back.

We had an excellent time for our anniversary. Food was delicious, we’ve never had a bad special there, drinks or food. Service is always spot on. It’s become one of our favorite spots.

My husband and I came in on a Friday night. Promptly greeted by the hostess and sat in the bar area as requested. Annie our server and Kaden her assistant were attentive. We had the couples special (salad, entree and sides of choice with a dessert). Everything was served hot and tasted great. The drink presentation of the smoked old fashioned was impressive. We will be back!

This place is so awesome. Small local businesses doing things right! Come by and say hi to Ella! She is amazing at her craft ☕️

I came in on Thursday the 22nd and Cam was an amazing server! She was very knowledgeable, personable, and welcoming. She also had great recommendations! The food was delicious!

This was my first time back for a meal since the restaurant's reopening. It's a great spot for gathering with with friends or a date. We started with several dishes including the Bibb lettuce salad, cheese curds and the charcuterie board from the bar snacks/starter portion of the menu. The salad was very refreshing and light. It's fairly big and we were able to share it across 4-5 people. The curds came with a spicy hot honey (not spicy so give it a try) and an aioli. The charcuterie board came with two cheeses, a couple of meets, jam, bread, pickles and more. I would rate it as in my top five. My friend and I shared the steak and frites along with the beet salad. One of the best beet salads I've had! It was a friend's birthday and he got a choice of dessert. The carrot cake was amazing and I'm not really a carrot cake person. The cream cheese frosting melts I. Your mouth. We also tried the flourless cake and which I'm always a sucker for. It was small but didn't disappoint.

Our server Cam is so attentive. The food is delicious and the restaurant is beautiful and relaxing. The mini martini flight is a fun way to try some of their signature drinks.

Amazing, thoughtful food! The attention to detail and care that went into every dish was clear and much-appreciated. Our 4-top shared four appetizers +dessert, and everyone ordered a main. Everything was seriously delicious, including the craft cocktails. I'm vegan (dining companions are not), and it was wonderful to be able to order anything on the menu and share several unique apps for the table. I'd love to come back when the courtyard dining space opens again in spring. There is also a coffee shop and fun little "secret" bar in the Robinia space. Highly recommended!!

Favorite was definitely the sea bass, more flavorful on its own compared to the other grilled fish. The tuna appetizer while nice tasted a little watery. Nice service and a good dining experience overall.

Wonderful downtown spot, not too far from available parking.
Fun atmosphere, quality food with a modern flair.
All the meals were very enjoyable it was a Sunday so we went for the brunch menu . 👍👍

I love going to local coffee places and this one ended up being one not to miss. I loved my iced mocha and we split a croissant which was so great. I highly recommend this place.

Madison has several excellent vegan restaurants, but this one was the best of the lot for me. Fantastic food managing to make mushrooms into startlingly good meat approximations. (I know many vegan places claim this, but most such claims are laughable. This place really delivers!) Excellent flavors, presentations, and personable service. A little on the pricey side, but well worth trying or for a special occasion!

Edited on June 18th. I went to this location recently and it was not good. There was a wait but the restaurant was half full. I decided to wait at the bar and the bartender ignored me for a better part of 10 minutes and then was rude that they had to serve me at all. This is very different than the review i left below over a year ago. *smh

This olive garden is consistent. They serve you immediately. Always clean. The servers are always friendly. Fresh salad and great soups.

Will highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to try a Vegan place.

For Vegan food, this place was great. Maybe I had low bar for Vegan food but this place was fantastic. The staff were nice. The ambience was beautiful. The food was wonderful.

The drinks were great. The only average item on the menu was the dessert. Would recommend ice cream outside if you want good dessert.

We got the tandoori chicken - good not great.
Blackened tofu - excellent.
Chick pea paneer - fantastic.

Try it.. You won't regret.

Michelle at Deliciouser had recommended we try Jardin, so we planned dinner before going to Gleam at Olbrich Gardens. To say we weren't disappointed is an understatement. The service was great. The food and our cocktails were both delicious. Really enjoyed the ambiance of the tables near the bar. It felt the perfect amount of cozy and inviting. We will be back since we have moved in close by.

Great place for some affordable Italian cuisine. Their soups and salads are always phenomenal. You truly can't go wrong on the menu, the seafood alfredo is a favorite of mine. Service is great and I love the gadget at the end of the table that allows you to pay without waiting for the check.

I came here on the recommendation of a friend. When I first arrived, I noted that the place was not particularly clean. There were bread crumbs and bread fragments on the floor near the wall. The scent of the restaurant was like a wet rug left to rot for several days, which is why I couldn't complete my appetisers and asked for the rest of the order to be packed to go. The waiter assigned to me didn't get my orders right, which I didn't find out about until I got home to eat, and when I tried calling another waitress for something, she entirely ignored me. The food has no taste. The alfredo was basically boiled fettuccine and cheese with no seasoning. I asked for a regular veggies pizza and got a plain kid-size cheese one. overall, I wouldn't recommend it, nor would I come here again.

Kitchen was short staffed and our server was also one of the Chefs! Good food is worth waiting for! Presentation & food was sensational. Even got my meat loving father to enjoy a plant based meal! Much gratitude.

We came to Jardin for a family celebration, and it was delicious and relaxing! My kids are both vegetarians, so it was incredible to have so many varied options on the menu. We got the patatas, salade de saison, chickpea curry and blackened tofu. All were excellent and so flavorful. We were discussing today and couldn't decide which was our favorite! We ate in the courtyard, and the greenery and rock wall made it so lovely. We highly recommend Jardin!

Jardin is absolutely amazing! Definitely a hidden gem in Madison. My husband is vegan (I am not quite there yet). But, this place is great for those who are 100% vegan and for those who are just foodies like myself.

We got the flatbread to share, a couple of drinks and finished with the cast iron cookie.

The ambiance and location is so perfect! Would highly recommend to try this place out.

I like coming here for the salad and breadsticks, but who doesn't, right? A nice evening to take my wife and daughters out to dinner. It was 80 degrees yesterday, and it was snowing today as we were eating our dinner. It's one of the fruits of Wisconsin, the extreme weather changes. But that's what Olive garden breadsticks are for, with endless marinara sauce for a low additional price. And toasted ravioli. And Italian sausage. And make your own pasta meals, like rigatoni, linguini, spaghetti, and/or angel hair. Let's not forget a whole carafe of ☕ coffee with endless refills. Finally, I don't know if we just got lucky, or what...but our server was the best. Not only was she a pro at her job in terms of etiquette...she gave us a salad and soup to bring home. Great waitress, seemed like a genuinely kind person.

Updated 9-2-203: 5 stars again! Superb, as always. Not just the best vegan restaurant in Wisconsin, but one of the best in the country. It's one of the top 3 restaurants in Madison and among our favorites anywhere. Our non-vegan friends were blown away by the flavors and how satisfied (as in filled) they were by the food. The drinks and service were superb!

Updated 4-2023: 5 stars. Superb food and experience. It’s the best vegan restaurant in Madison and among the best in US. The entrees are very flavorful, presented beautifully, and filling. The drinks are superb and the complimentary digestif is a very welcome touch. Kudos to the friendly and knowledgeable wait staff who make the experience very comfortable and relaxing. Jardin is a true gem.

Previous from 9-2022: Creative and delicious menus which stand out as one of the best in Madison, but loses a star due to flavorless drinks and cold room. The chickpea paneer was the standout of the apps along with the potatoes azules. The entrée standouts were the Door County cherry mole, roasted eggplant, blackened tofu, and if you like mushrooms, the lobster casarecce had a perfect texture and smooth flavor. Desserts were fine. The drinks were a huge disappointment - massive amounts of nice, little booze or flavor. The room was cold, but it was a surprisingly first cold night in September.

Very nice spot for a sandwich type lunch. We had a couple of paninis, chicken salad a couple of delicious cookies and a blueberry muffin. The have some great coffee from the ATL also. Small restaurant that used to be a Sinclair gas station with outdoor seating. Environmentally conscious owner with a very attentive and friendly staff. In the evening (open till 9:00pm) I could see a very relaxing conversation with a beer or glass of wine.

Dinner with Mom for lasagna, salad, tiramisu and more. I enjoyed the meal, but was a little disappointed with a few menu changes that removed a few of my favorites. I tried steak with fettuccine, but I like some of the old tour platters. Pumpkin cheesecake was very good. Service always seems good and attentive.

One of my new favorite Madison restaurants! The food was amazing! Their menu had a good variety of stand out, unique dishes. My husband and I ordered a couple appetizers and an entree. You are also served complimentary bread with oil. The beef ginger pot stickers were so good and served with chopsticks. The imperial dip was excellent, it had lobster, crab and was so cheesy. It was a served with seasoned fresh tortilla chips. My husband and I each had the burger and fries. We both loved it. Fries were amazing and seasoned so well. The burger was really good too, cooked perfectly and the sauce they use is great. We each had 2 margaritas and both really liked them both. The service was prompt, our server was great and the hostess was very friendly. We ate on their outdoor patio which was really nice and spacious. The restaurant was clean and beautiful. A great place for lunch or dinner and drinks!

Food hiting new low, Imitation Scallops was completely unnecessary, don't serve fake food if u can't afford real food.
Nothing against the server , she tried her 👌 best.
Food was just average, not going back again. Very disappointed.

Prices have gone up but the food and service was still great. Rose, our server, did a great job and was very attentive. Extra breadsticks came out hot and delicious. Refills on soup and salad were also appreciated. The fettuccine alfredo
was exceptional and we loved the zuppa toscana soup.

Our favorite was the 6 ounce sirloin that comes with a good potion size of fettuccine alfredo. It was done a perfect medium rare (see picture) and was seasoned very well.

We were celebrating a birthday and had the black tie mousse cake which was exceptional.

We will be back!