Restaurant Review
Kyle Nabilcy
Osteria Novella does seafood well, but also pizza, pasta and dolci
Osteria Novella brings the cuisine of the Amalfi Coast to the west side
Linda Falkenstein
Little Tibet Market and Cafe specializes in momo, served alone or in traditional soups
The thoughtful, homey feeling of Little Tibet makes it a peaceful place to dine or grab a snack.
Mar 9, 2026
Kyle Nabilcy
Hot Lunch and Grey Market are two underappreciated spots in Tenney-Lapham
Both serve cocktails and sandwiches. They’re both in the burgeoning Tenney-Lapham/East Wash corridor. And both are slightly misperceived.
Feb 7, 2026
Eric Anders
The Deliciouser thrives on a spice-driven menu
The Deliciouser, a spice shop turned buzzy restaurant, succeeds on its own terms. I can’t see anyone asking for the salt here.
Dec 5, 2025
Linda Falkenstein
Viet Town thrives on classic flavor pairings
Vietnamese dishes have been in short supply on the east side for a long time, so Viet Town is a welcome addition.
Nov 15, 2025
Kyle Nabilcy
Sern Sapp is something new in Madison's Lao scene
Sern Sapp is its own thing. You will see phrases like “street favorite,” “comforting,” and “very much like home” on this menu, and the operation stays true to those guiding lights.
Oct 10, 2025
Linda Falkenstein
Daily dose of dosa
Dine in — Kutty Leaf’s best dishes are those you don’t want getting soggy or cold via takeout.
Sep 12, 2025
Kyle Nabilcy
Orchard in Verona expands on the tasting room model
Verona’s Orchard is the new restaurant from The Cider Farm, a maker of ciders from heirloom cider apples, near Mineral Point. Let me tell you, it’s a vibe.
Aug 15, 2025
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Grab fun Korean street food at Cafe MiMi
Cafe MiMi is Korean street food meets comfort food, served where Allen Street meets Regent Street.
Jul 5, 2025
8:00 AM
Kyle Nabilcy
Mishqui reaches new heights for Madison’s Peruvian scene
Mishqui started its impressive run in early 2022 on Monona Drive. Since then it’s added a downtown Madison and a Middleton location.
Jun 15, 2025
8:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Sweetgreen or Crisp & Green establish themselves in Madison
People like the idea of eating healthy, and fun salads say “health” without the bummer of “being on a diet.”
May 4, 2025
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Molten Monkey takes on the deep-dish style with the crispy halo
While Molten Monkey is not Madison’s first Detroit-style shop, it is arguably its most successful.
Apr 4, 2025
8:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Teamoji is 😍
Find Korean corn dogs, mochi doughnuts, bubble tea and best of all, Korean toast sandwiches at Teamoji.
Mar 8, 2025
8:00 AM
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