🍽️ Madison Restaurant Guide — Western Cuisine Edition 🇮🇹🇺🇸🇫🇷

✅ RECOMMENDED: 🍝 Cento – Still my Italian go-to! Brunch & dinner available. Can’t remember pasta names 😅 but their Tiramisu and Hazelnut Gelato are must-orders! ⚠️ Inconsistent though – sometimes pasta is undercooked. Service gets slow when busy. Cocktails are just okay. 🏛️ Eno Vino – Great food with a view of the Capitol! 🏛️ Try the Lobster and Bruschetta. Good service. 🥩 Rare Steakhouse – Excellent steaks, nice atmosphere. Sides are decent too. 🦪 Sardine – French restaurant with delicious oysters! 🌮 Bartaco – Not authentic Mexican, but SO good! A regular spot for me. Try the Duck Tacos and Pork Belly Tacos 😋 + Coconut Ice Cream. Grab boba after at Bambu next door! 🇲🇽 La Hacienda – Huge portions! Comes with tons of tortillas – you won’t finish it all. 🍖 Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que – Solid American BBQ. Recommend the BBQ Ribs. 🍳 Short Stack Eatery – Popular brunch spot. Benedict is okay, but not worth long waits 🙃. ☕ Ancora Cafe + Bakery (University Ave) – Tasty brunch, nice vibe. 🥞 Basset Street Brunch Club – Famous brunch place. Coconut Cream French Toast is good but heavy. Drinks are meh. 🍔 Mooyah (State St) – Burger joint with amazing Sweet Potato Fries! 🚫 NOT RECOMMENDED: 🐷 Kettle Black Kitchen – Overhyped. Limited menu. Pork Shank tasted too… piggy. 🐽 🍕 Naples15 – Mediocre Italian. Pasta is average, seafood not fresh, pizza is basic. Cocktails are bad. Let me know your favs—or places to avoid! 👇 #Madison #MadisonFood #FoodReview #WisconsinEats #Foodie