Restaurant · First Settlement
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Capitol Square’s ode to Wisconsin taverns serves a wood-grilled burger on a buttered hard roll with Bavaria bacon and cheddar. Frequently recommended by Madison Magazine and Travel Wisconsin; the cheese curds are essential.
Bar & grill · West Side
Classic American eats, burgers, fish fry, and fried cheese curds
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Dumpling restaurant · State-Langdon
Russian dumplings with beef or potato, served with toppings
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Fine dining restaurant · First Settlement
Upscale farm-to-table serving French-inspired American fare & cocktails
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Bagel shop · Mansion Hill
Hand-rolled bagels, hot & cold sandwiches, and soups
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New American restaurant · Marquette
Creative small plates, farm-to-table focus, and craft cocktails.
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Pizza restaurant · Vilas
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies, housemade mozzarella, local ingredients
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Apartment building · The Isthmus
Stylish apartments with Capitol views & downtown convenience
Pizza Takeout · Emerson East
Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, housemade sausage, budino
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Taiwanese restaurant · Warrens Addition
Taiwanese street food, bubble teas, and flavorful meats over rice
American restaurant · The Isthmus
Creative Mediterranean small plates & cocktails in a cozy setting