Best Restaurants for Dinner in Madison, Wisconsin

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Explore best restaurants for dinner in Madison, Wisconsin, with a meal with time to enjoy the evening in mind. Before visiting, choose for the people, the occasion, and the kind of dinner you will be glad to have planned. For more ideas, compare Best for Romantic Dates in Madison or broaden the search through Best Dinner in Wisconsin.

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78.5
#1

Madison Wisconsin

Molten Monkey - Best New Restaurant - 2025 - Madison Magazine

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82.5
#2

Madison Wisconsin

Dotty Dumpling's Dowry

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80.0
#3

Madison Wisconsin

Salvatore's Tomato Pies - Madison

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Best Dinner · Madison, Wisconsin

Top 3 · Best Dinner in Madison, Wisconsin

Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
#1

Molten Monkey - Best New Restaurant - 2025 - Madison Magazine

Madison, Wisconsin

78.5
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Dotty Dumpling's Dowry

Madison, Wisconsin

82.5
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Salvatore's Tomato Pies - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

80.0
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#4

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Madison, Wisconsin

18.1
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#5

Lucille

Madison, Wisconsin

80.2
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#6

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Madison, Wisconsin

78.5
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#7

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Madison, Wisconsin

73.7
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#8

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East

Madison, Wisconsin

79.8
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#9

Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street

Madison, Wisconsin

80.0
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#10

El Grito Taquería

Madison, Wisconsin

78.1
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#11

Novanta

Madison, Wisconsin

82.6
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#12

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison West

Madison, Wisconsin

78.6
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#13

Pizza Brutta

Madison, Wisconsin

80.8
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#14

Beef Butter BBQ

Madison, Wisconsin

75.4
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#15

D’Vino

Madison, Wisconsin

73.8
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#16

Osteria Novella

Madison, Wisconsin

76.1
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#17

Bar Corallini

Madison, Wisconsin

79.9
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#18

Ian’s Pizza Madison | Frances Street

Madison, Wisconsin

72.9
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#19

Jacknife

Madison, Wisconsin

80.0
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#20

Settle Down Tavern

Madison, Wisconsin

74.8
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#21

Ohio Tavern

Madison, Wisconsin

75.0
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#22

Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

Madison, Wisconsin

77.7
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#23

North and South Seafood & Smokehouse

Madison, Wisconsin

82.3
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#24

Buck's Pizza

Madison, Wisconsin

77.1
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#25

Naples 15

Madison, Wisconsin

80.1
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