Food & Spirits
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Middleton offers a wide variety of exceptional restaurants. You’ll find restaurants offering an incredible array of appetizers, entrees and desserts that will please every palate. Dig into a thick, juicy steak or travel back in time and hang out at an authentic American diner. Sample authentic Cajun cuisine or try an ethnic meal of Italian, Mexican or Chinese edibles. Treat yourself to a scrumptious meal at one of more than 60 Middleton restaurants. Whether you are looking for casual dining or an upscale experience, Middleton is sure to have something you will enjoy.
Bakery / Cafe
| Barriques Wine Shop/Coffee Trader | 1901 Cayuga 608-824-9463 Website |
Coffee, espresso, bakery, full service retail wine, beer and spirits. Groups welcome. |
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| C's Bakery & Coffee Shop | 2550 Allen Boulevard 608-836-4700 |
Breakfast & lunch. Great bakery. Everything is home made. Soups, pies, breads, bakery goods. The place for breakfast. |
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| Clasen's European Bakery | 7610 Donna Drive 608-831-2032 |
A friendly, family-owned European bakery, specializing in over 300 mouth watering products baked from scratch. Groups welcome. Tours available. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Prairie Cafe & Bakery | 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue 608-827-2437 |
Sample from five varieties of scones or try something off of the popular full breakfast menu at this neighborhood cafe. Open daily. Serving breakfast and lunch featuring bakery, salads, quiche, soup, vegetarian and low carb options, coffee drinks, daily specials. Outdoor dining and carryout available. Enjoy live entertainment from local musicians every Friday night. |
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| Scott's Pastry Shoppe Inc. | 6637 University Avenue 608-836-7333 Website |
Baking the best wedding cakes, cookies, pies, bread and pastries in Middleton for over 25+ years! One of Middleton’s favorite places to wake up to coffee and award-winning pastries. A lunch spot with a variety of hot and cold dishes served with a cup of coffee and topped off with your favorite sweet for dessert! Groups welcome. |
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| Villa Dolce | 1828 Parmenter Street 608-833-0033 Website |
This pizzeria and gelateria gives a modern twist to historic Middleton, featuring Italian-style thin crust pizza and sandwiches, plated desserts and gelato. |
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Bar / Grill
| Branch Street Retreat | 2644 Branch Street 608-836-7750 |
| Bristled Boar Saloon & Grill | 2611 Branch Street 608-831-0436 |
A friendly, local bar & grill. Pool, darts, volleyball, big screen TV. |
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| Club Tavern | 1945 Branch Street 608-836-3773 Website |
The building was constructed between 1860 and 1880 to be used as a boarding house. The land was purchased from the Winnebago Indians some years earlier. Its original use was a rooming house and stables for the Stamm House Stage Line. Ye Olde Tavern opened in the 1880s before becoming the Club Tavern in 1921. The tavern never closed during Prohibition, remaining open throughout that entire era. The biggest bar in Middleton, with an excellent family restaurant attached. Live music Wednesday through Saturday. Whether it’s eats or drinks, you’ll find what you’re craving at the |
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| Hody Bar & Grill | 1914 Aurora Street 608-831-1901 Website |
Open 365 days a year. Live music Thursday–Sunday, no cover and gameroom. Offering the “saferider” program. |
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| Mid Town Pub | 2405 Allen Boulevard 608-826-5129 Website |
Lakeside Neighborhood FREE WI-FI Bar and Grill. ASL (American Sign Language) spoken here. X-Box 360, Golden-T, darts, pool and 6 flat screen HDTV’s for your entertainment. ATM available, VISA/Mastercard accepted. Parties up to 150 people. Private meeting room for up to 16 people. Open 7 days a week at 11am. Daily Lunch specials, full menu available until 11pm, deep fryers until bartime. Motorcoach parking available. ATM on site. |
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| Middleton Sport Bowl | 6815 University Ave 608-831-5238 Website |
Newly remodeled bowling facility as of August 2004. Daily lunch specials and full menu available until midnight. Private groups up to 50.
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| Nitty Gritty | 1021 North Gammon Road 608-833-6489 Website |
Two floors of casual family dining, with award winning burgers, home made soups, salads, and sundaes. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Paul's Neighborhood Bar & Grill | 2401 Parmenter Street 608-827-7285 Website |
Happy Hour M-F 4pm–7pm. Pool tables, darts, mega touch trivia, bowling or golf game (seasonal) and 15 TV’s for all your sports viewing. Tuesday–Texas Hold’em, Thursday–Free Pool 7pm-close. Meat raffle every Saturday at 2pm. Free online juke box every Friday and Saturday night. Live music 1st Saturday of each month 8pm–12am, no cover charge, see www.paulsneighborhood.com |
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| Rusty's Bar | 6413 University Avenue 608-836-1766 Website |
| A Middleton favorite since 1962, featuring great burgers, steaks and daily lunch and dinner specials. Happy hour 2pm?7pm with $2.00 beer and rail drinks. Every Thursday evening tappers are 25¢. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. | |
| Village Green | 7508 Hubbard Avenue 608-831-9962 |
A family friendly old-fashioned tavern. In addition to great burgers, homemade soups and an outstanding Friday Fish Fry, a full sandwich menu is available. Serving food Monday–Saturday 10am–10:30pm. Full bar till midnight. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking. ATM on site. |
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Carry - Out / Fast Food / Deliveries
| Cousins Subs | 2831 West Beltline Highway 608-831-0488 Website |
A wide selection of subs, soups, salads, and more! |
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| Crandall's Carry-Out & Catering | 6401 University Avenue 608-231-2000 Website |
Home to award winning Best of Madison Fish Fry and Rib-Eye Steak sandwich. We have fresh homemade daily lunch and dinner specials. We can cater everything from picnics, business meetings, and box lunches, to weddings and cocktail parties. We can design a menu that fits your needs. |
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| Domino's Pizza | 2411 Allen Boulevard 608-824-0800 Website |
Delivery or Carry-out. Crust: Classic Handtossed, Crunchy Thin or Ultimate Deepdish. Specialty pizzas: Extravaganza, Meatzza, Vegi, Hawaiian, Deluxe and more. Side Items: Cheesybread, Breadsticks, Cinna Stix, Hot Wings, BBQ Wings, or Buffalo Chicken Kickers. |
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| Falbo Bros. Pizzeria | 3305 Parmenter Street 608-836-9080 Website |
| Gino's Italian Deli | 6509 Century Avenue 608-273-1981 |
| Grand China Restaurant | 2608 Allen Boulevard 608-827-7880 |
| Hardee's | 3311 West Beltline Highway 608-831-6649 |
Hardee’s, “Home of the Thickburger.” Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant | 2039 Allen Boulevard 608-238-6445 Website |
An award-winning Chinese restaurant since 1981. Extensive menu selection. Lunch/Dinner. Private party rooms. Free Wifi. Asian Art, beautiful garden and winter light displays. Cocktail Lounge and Bar. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| McDonald's | 2626 Allen Boulevard 608-836-6644 |
| McDonald's | 8308 Greenway Boulevard 608-831-0668 |
| Milio's | 6234 University Avenue 608-232-0222 Website |
| Orient Express | 1901 Elmwood Avenue 608-831-3458 |
| Papa John's Pizza | 6615 University Avenue 608-831-2727 |
| Papa Murphy's Take & Bake Pizza | 1015 North Gammon Road 608-824-0600 |
| Pizza Hut | 6771 University Avenue 608-836-3888 |
| Roman Candle Pizzeria | 1920 Parmenter Street 608-831-7777 |
| Subway | 2602 Allen Boulevard 608-836-7779 |
Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Tom's Red Pepper | 1019 N. Gammon Road 608-831-1221 Website |
Chinese food carry out. Delivery to west side of Madison and Middleton area hotels. |
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| Village Green | 7508 Hubbard Avenue 608-831-9962 |
A family friendly old-fashioned tavern. In addition to great burgers, homemade soups and an outstanding Friday Fish Fry, a full sandwich menu is available. Serving food Monday–Saturday 10am–10:30pm. Full bar till midnight. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking. ATM on site. |
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| Viviani's Catering Service | 1850 Parmenter St. 608-831-1818 Website |
Located in Historic Downtown Middleton. We can service any type, style and size of event, corporate or social. Carryout Fish Fry on Fridays seasonally. |
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Family Restaurants
| Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy | 2229 Deming Way 608-831-0739 Website |
Abuelo’s is famous for its creative Mexican cuisine, elegant interior and superior service. Abuelo’s has earned a reputation for “raising the bar” of Mexican food restaurants. Groups welcome. |
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| Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill | 8313 Murphy Drive 608-827-0556 Website |
Fun friendly, casual dining atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner. Dine in or try our carside to go service. Groups welcome. |
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| Arby's | 8321 Murphy Drive 608-836-1199 |
Open at 10am for lunch. |
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| Bavaria Cafe | 7457 Elmwood Avenue 608-836-6614 Website |
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Wonderful homemade soups, bistro salads and gourmet sandwiches. Delectable pasta, schnitzel and seafood. Kids menu. Full bar service. Private room up to 45 people. Groups welcome. |
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| Bean Sprouts Cafe | 6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue 608-826-6986 Website |
Bean Sprouts is a hip and healthy kids’ cafe featuring yummy, good-for-you food that appeals to kids, parents, and even babies! Bean Sprouts is the only restaurant in the country to serve 100% organic baby food alongside its family menu. |
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| Blue Spoon Cafe | 2831 Parmenter Street 608-824-1810 Website |
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in a casual, bright, contemporary, multi-level atmosphere. Thin crust pizza, Neapolitan style prepared right before your eyes in an open hearth pizza oven. Blue Spoon Blend coffee, deli-and Euro-style sandwiches, quesadillas, wraps & dinners. Unique sandwiches. Fresh seasonal salads, delicious soups and appetizers. Authentic Italian Gelato is made fresh daily in twelve flavors. World-class wine list and full bar. Free WI-FI throughout the restaurant. Open from 7:00 am until late at night! Closed Sunday. |
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| Boston's Gourmet Pizza and Sports Bar - Greenway Station | 8420 Market St 608-824-9999 Website |
25 gourmet pizzas, 13 gourmet pastas, baby-back ribs, delicious salads, sandwiches, wraps, desserts and more. Biggest kids’ menu in town! Serving lunch and dinner daily, open late! 8 flat screen TV’s to watch the game! Curbside carry-out, delivery, groups welcome, motorcoach parking available. |
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| Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill | 8333 Greenway Blvd 608-831-5003 Website |
We prepare only the freshest and highest quality ingredients that customers can pick and add to whatever tasty menu item they want in two minutes or less. We have grown to 6 restaurants and expect to open the 7th in Fall, 2008. Our unique "MexMyWay" experience and great food has caught on so quickly that we've taken off with several locations, and others are in development. |
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| C's Bakery & Coffee Shop | 2550 Allen Boulevard 608-836-4700 |
Breakfast & lunch. Great bakery. Everything is home made. Soups, pies, breads, bakery goods. The place for breakfast. |
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| Cheeseburger In Paradise - Greenway Station | 1601 Aspen Cmns 608-831-2413 Website |
Jimmy Buffett’s famous restaurant features assorted cuisine that includes traditional American favorites, fresh fish and house specialties with Caribbean flair. Open daily lunch and dinner. Live music. |
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| Claddagh Irish Pub - Greenway Station | 608-833-5070 Website |
A taste of Ireland mixed with traditional American favorites. |
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| Cold Stone Creamery - Greenway Station | 1650 Deming Way 608-831-0332 Website |
Ice cream with your choice of toppings hand-mixed on a frozen granite stone. |
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| Cosi - Greenway Station | 8310 Greenway Blvd 608-836-3180 Website |
Fresh food served in a warm environment. |
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| Culver's | 2906 West Beltline Highway 608-836-5577 Website |
Home of the famous butter burger! Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Denny's Restaurant | 8302 Market Street 608-829-1515 Website |
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours/day. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Hubbard Avenue Diner | 7445 Hubbard Avenue 608-831-6800 Website |
Ultimate classic diner. Their scratch bakery is locally famous for their pies. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. Pre-arranged groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Mi Cocina | 6230 University Avenue 608-238-7261 |
| Orient Express | 1901 Elmwood Avenue 608-831-3458 |
| Orient Express | 1901 Elmwood Avenue 608-831-3458 |
| Pachuco's Latin Club | 8152 Forsythia St 608-831-2081 Website |
| Panchero's Mexican Grill - Greenway Station | 8310 Greenway Blvd 608-831-7993 Website |
Fast, casual environment. Burritos, quesadillas, tacos, fajitas and salads. Homemade flour tortillas! Open late. Fast-Fresh-Friendly. Prices $3.95–$5.50. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Quaker Steak & Lube | 2259 Deming Way 608-831-5823 Website |
Quaker Steak and Lube is the #1 motor sports-themed restaurant in the U.S.A.! Race cars and motorcycles hanging from the ceiling! Corvettes in the dining room! Over 30 TVs to watch your favorite games. We have a full menu with ribs, salads, burgers, sandwiches and of course, steaks! We feature jumbo size chicken wings with 16 different types of award-winning sauces. Our hottest sauce is so hot you have to sign a waiver to eat it! |
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| Soup Factory etc. | 1901 Cayuga 608-836-3300 Website |
Eight home made soups made from scratch everyday. Also fresh sandwiches, salads, & deli salads. |
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| Starbucks Coffee | 6709 Frank Lloyd Wright 608-831-5540 Website |
Coffee and other delightful beverages and goodies. |
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| Starbucks Coffee - Greenway Station | 8310 Greenway Blvd 608-831-0080 Website |
The vast range of Starbucks coffee and our expertise on the subject await. Find out what’s being served in stores each week. |
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| TGI Fridays - Greenway Station | 1610 Deming Way 608-833-8443 Website |
Happy Hour 4?7 Monday?Friday and 9?close every day. $4.49 burgers all day on Tuesday. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Three Sisters Old Town Inn | 2227 Parmenter Street 608-831-3773 |
Breakfast and lunch served at this small town cafe. |
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| Villa Dolce | 1828 Parmenter Street 608-833-0033 Website |
This pizzeria and gelateria gives a modern twist to historic Middleton, featuring Italian-style thin crust pizza and sandwiches, plated desserts and gelato. |
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| Village Green | 7508 Hubbard Avenue 608-831-9962 |
A family friendly old-fashioned tavern. In addition to great burgers, homemade soups and an outstanding Friday Fish Fry, a full sandwich menu is available. Serving food Monday–Saturday 10am–10:30pm. Full bar till midnight. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking. ATM on site. |
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Upscale Dining
| Blue Spoon Cafe | 2831 Parmenter Street 608-824-1810 Website |
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in a casual, bright, contemporary, multi-level atmosphere. Thin crust pizza, Neapolitan style prepared right before your eyes in an open hearth pizza oven. Blue Spoon Blend coffee, deli-and Euro-style sandwiches, quesadillas, wraps & dinners. Unique sandwiches. Fresh seasonal salads, delicious soups and appetizers. Authentic Italian Gelato is made fresh daily in twelve flavors. World-class wine list and full bar. Free WI-FI throughout the restaurant. Open from 7:00 am until late at night! Closed Sunday. |
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| Captain Bill's Seafood Company | 2701 Century Harbor Road 608-831-7327 Website |
Fine dining, and a Key West casual atmosphere. There’s seafood, steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes. The outdoor deck and picturesque view of Lake Mendota will surely enhance your dining and relaxation experience. Open 7 days a week. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Fitzgerald's of Middleton | 3112 Parmenter Street 608-831-7107 Website |
Serving the best quality beef “USDA Black Angus” and seafood. Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant | 2039 Allen Boulevard 608-238-6445 Website |
An award-winning Chinese restaurant since 1981. Extensive menu selection. Lunch/Dinner. Private party rooms. Free Wifi. Asian Art, beautiful garden and winter light displays. Cocktail Lounge and Bar. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - Greenway Station | 8390 Market St 608-831-3705 Website |
Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available. |
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| Louisianne's ETC | 7464 Hubbard Avenue 608-831-1929 |
Cajun cuisine. Reservations are encouraged. |
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| Morels Restaurant | 4635 Chalet Street 608-836-7151 Website |
Seasonal Wisconsin cuisine in a picturesque country setting near the city. USDA prime steaks, fresh fish, wild game, pasta, etc. Fireplace lounge. Can accommodate groups of 300 plus. Motorcoach parking. |
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| P.F. Chang's China Bistro | 2237 Deming Way 608-831-2488 Website |
The P.F. Chang's China Bistro Experience: Unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. P.F. Chang's menu features traditional Chinese offerings and innovative dishes that illustrate the emerging influence of Southeast Asia on modern Chinese cuisine. Dishes are wok-cooked and made to order using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Guest favorites include P.F. Chang's signature dish Chang's Chicken in Soothing Lettuce Wraps, quickly-cooked spiced chicken served with cool lettuce cups, as well as Mongolian Beef, Oolong Marinated Sea Bass and Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Steamed with Ginger. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Chang's offers an extensive wine by the glass program and a specialty drink list highlighting classic cocktails with a P.F. Chang's twist and original cocktail creations like the Lucky Cat Martini. |
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| Ruth's Chris Steak House | 2137 Deming Way 608-828-7884 Website |
From the U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and award winning wine list, this is a steakhouse to which others aspire. All major credit cards accepted. Self parking available. Business casual attire suggested. |
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| The Stamm House | 6625 Century Ave 608-831-5835 Website |
Built in 1847, as Middleton's first official inn. For a time, it housed the Post Office for Pheasant Branch and had its own wine cellar. During the Civil War it was thought to be a station on the Underground Railroad, aiding escaping slaves to the North. Today, it is a popular restaurant. Dine in an 1847 Stagecoach Stop and Tavern. Fine wines, Fish Fry and Sunday Brunch. |
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| Tiffany Grille, in the Marriott Hotel - Greenway Station | 1313 John Q Hammons Drive 608-831-2000 Website |
Casual dining in an open atrium lobby with five story waterfall. A menu of international fusion for all to enjoy. |
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| Tutto Pasta Trattoria | 1900 Cayuga Court 608-821-4700 |
If you’re looking for a Classic Italian Trattoria, you’ll find it here. Everything is homemade in the delicious Italian tradition. Nearly every imaginable pasta type is available and all are complimented with a wide range of sauces. Begin your meal with fresh homemade bread and finish with a unique selection of desserts. Pizza is also available in a wonderful variety of choices. |
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| Vin Santo | 7462 Hubbard Avenue 608-836-1880 Website |
Authentic dishes from the Northern Italian countryside. Fresh pasta & seafood. Hearty portions. “The food is rustic, yet refined. The apparent simplicity of the dishes is misleading, as the flavors are refreshingly complex and delicate. This Italian restaurant is worth discovering and rediscovering.” Groups welcome. Motorcoach parking available nearby. |
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