Best Historic Restaurants in Madison

Very cozy setting in the bar area. But be prepared for a noisy lunch. Overall excellent.

I made a reservation at the Blue Morel for lunch on a Sunday to celebrate a friend's birthday. We had excellent service! The waiter was attentive and very friendly. The salads we had were very good and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

We really enjoyed this restaurant and everything it had to offer. This was our first visit, and from the moment we arrived, we were impressed. We received a genuinely warm welcome, something that has become increasingly rare in today’s restaurant scene. After being seated, we were immediately offered water and a cocktail menu. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and especially skilled at helping us navigate a new dining experience. As we ordered drinks, appetizers, and entrées, he never pushed one menu item over another. Instead, he answered our questions thoughtfully and offered helpful suggestions when we asked for them. In the end, we had a very enjoyable dinner, excellent drinks, and, just as importantly, the opportunity to relax and appreciate the outstanding service provided by our waiter and the other staff members who supported him. This restaurant has been serving quality meals and providing excellent service since 1984, and that experience clearly shows. With some updating to the dining room, I believe it could appeal to an even broader and younger audience while continuing to satisfy the longtime patrons who have supported it for so many years.

I have been going to Scalini Fedeli for over 20 years with a group of friends for our yearly in person get together. It NEVER disappoints. Not only is the food excellent but the service it top notch. Can't recommend Scalini Fedeli in Chatham enough.

Excellent luncheon for our party of six! Standouts were the white bean dip, the burgers and the peach strudel. Ernesto took great care of us. Always an all around hit at The Washington House!!!