Italian restaurant · First Settlement
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Chef Francesco Mangano’s Bologna-to-Madison osteria leans seasonal and soulful, with house-cured salumi and pastas that locals rave about. Frequently praised by Madison Magazine and Isthmus, and still actively hosting 2025 specials and events.
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Bar & grill · Emerson East
Great pub fare, rotating taps, and popular Friday fish fry
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Breakfast restaurant · Warrens Addition
Elevated breakfast favorites, milkshakes & Bloody Marys
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Boat rental service · Preglers Addition
Rent kayaks, paddleboards, and paddle boats; enjoy snacks
Restaurant · First Settlement
Wisconsin-themed tavern serving cheese curds, beers & brats
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American restaurant · Emerson East
Gourmet pub grub, rotating tap beers, and live music
Bar & grill · State-Langdon
Burgers, cheese curds, tacos, and a huge beer menu
Breakfast restaurant · Emerson East
Breakfast favorites, burgers, and diner classics in a chill space
Laotian restaurant · Schenk-Atwood
Squash curry, crab rangoon, and Laotian specialties with veg options
Bistro · The Isthmus
French bistro with creative fare & cocktails, Lake Monona views
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Asian restaurant · First Settlement
American Chinese cuisine with fun tiki drinks and shareable plates