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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Madison, WI by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Sardine with a 4.7-star rating from 2,221 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: The Harvey House and Cento. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Madison is 4.5 stars from 1,562 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Madison range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,562
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Sardine
617 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
The Harvey House
644 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Cento
122 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Madison, WI
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sardine617 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.7★ | 2,221 |
| #2 | The Harvey House644 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.7★ | 922 |
| #3 | Cento122 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.6★ | 2,120 |
| #4 | Graze Restaurant1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.4★ | 2,042 |
| #5 | The Stuffed Olive - Madison351 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.5★ | 508 |
| #6 | The Old Fashioned23 N Pinckney St #1, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.5★ | 4,842 |
| #7 | Marigold Kitchen118 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.6★ | 1,989 |
| #8 | Merchant Madison121 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.4★ | 1,413 |
| #9 | Heritage Tavern131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA | 4.6★ | 1,159 |
| #10 | Mint Mark1874 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA | 4.6★ | 1,176 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Madison
Graze Restaurant
1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
The Stuffed Olive - Madison
351 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
The Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney St #1, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Marigold Kitchen
118 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Merchant Madison
121 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Heritage Tavern
131 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Mint Mark
1874 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
Eno Vino Downtown
1 N Webster St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Madison's
119 King St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Naples 15
15 N Butler St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Settle Down Tavern
117 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
L'Etoile Restaurant
1 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Lallande
1859 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711, USA
Bonfyre American Grille
2601 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713, USA
Tornado Steak House
116 S Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Dotty Dumpling's Dowry
317 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
The Boathouse
1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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