lachlan lau

Love the vibe and the tasting menu there. My colleague and I were arranged to sit at the bar table. Staff were super friendly and I fell in love with all these local restaurants in Madison. This Italian one was one of my favourites in the town. I will visit them again when I travel to Madison next time.
The tasting menu was absolutely amazing! The appetizer - I tasted the ocean favour from black mussels and clams! The main - pan fried sea trout - cooked with perfection. Crispy skin + pinky colour + soft and juicy!
Dessert - the butterscotch pudding was sensational! It was creamy, smooth and the best to finish the meal.

On Friday night, we didn't make any reservations, so we had to share the table with others. We ordered the sausages platter with 3 different types of sausage and roasted pork knuckle. Portions were good enough for two. This restaurant is located in the center of the old town. It is very crowded and popular. Our waiter was nice, efficient and friendly. Sausages were served with mashed potatoes and sour cabbage slices. They were crispy (skin) and good. Three were served in different favours including a spicy one. The whole roast pork knuckle was ok. Skin was crispy and the meat was mostly tender.
We finished up with a espresso and a dessert of creme brulee which was creamy and brilliant.

Absolutely the best 5 star restaurant.
The guy at the cashier helped to make the right choice for my lunch. I ordered the female chicken liver with Pita bread. The liver was super fresh and juicy. The taste was simply sparkled by scallions. Pita bread was soft and it was the best combination with the livers. The only comment is, the liver could have been cooked for another min or two, as one was too raw. I enjoyed the food, service and this restaurant. 👍