Ian's Pizza on State is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

1. Ian's Pizza on State

8.7
100 State St, Madison, WI
Pizzeria · State Street · 98 tips and reviews

annieologyannieology: Get a salad too! They are amazing!

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A variety of bizarre pizza slices at Ian's Pizza on State Street in Madison. As seen on Bizarre Foods.

Christopher V.Christopher Van Vlack: Classic. Mac and Cheese pizza

Noodles & Company is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

2. Noodles & Company

8.7
7050 Sligo Dr Ste 105, Madison, WI
Asian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bartow: Stroganoff with braised beef is excellent and of course the famous mac & cheese

David H.David Heise: Meatballs!

dude b.dude bal: MAC AND CHEEEEEESSE!

Marigold Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

3. Marigold Kitchen

8.4
118 S Pinckney St (btwn King & Doty St.), Madison, WI
Café · Downtown Madison · 79 tips and reviews

Karin W.Karin Ward: The rosemary French bread (toast) and duck confit hash were delicious!

Jel T.Jel Thairuammit: Duck confit hash, you can not go wrong!

DJ RentonDJ Renton: Food tasted good, but none of it was hot enough.

Merchant is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

4. Merchant

8.4
121 S Pinckney St (Doty St), Madison, WI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 99 tips and reviews

Minh N.Minh Nghi: Excellent fries. Pair them with the also great mussels for a tasty makeshift moules frites.

Sean L.Sean Lawler: A good place to read the paper and have a beer with Senator Fred Risser, the longest serving state legislator in American political history.

Nick R.Nick Runge: A bunch of white, rich kids being over charged for drinks..

The Cooper's Tavern is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

5. The Cooper's Tavern

8.2
20 W Mifflin St (btwn Wisconsin Ave & N Carroll St.), Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 92 tips and reviews

Talita T.Talita Táiti: Great place for a cold brew (really great selection) and some delicious and fresh food. Hubby and I had sandwiches and they were both amazing! Even a simple grilled cheese knocked it outta the park.

DeneenDeneen: Shhhhhh... the upstairs bar is the place to be!

rebecca s.rebecca sloat: Extremely rude bartenders. It's unfortunate because I love their food and beer selection, but I won't be coming back. I won't support a place who treats their customers so poorly -- get new employees!

Brocach Irish Pub on the Square is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

6. Brocach Irish Pub on the Square

7.2
7 W Main St, Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 61 tips and reviews

Greg P.Greg Piquette: Amazingly good fish and chips! Perfect breading to fish ratio

Matt B.Matt Breen: Make sure you go to the upstairs lounge for a drink.

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Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

7. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

7.9
357 Price Pl (at Kelab Dr.), Madison, WI
Brewery · 73 tips and reviews

Danielle J.Danielle Johnson: The Cascade Mountain Porter is out of this world. If you're a porter lover and/or a hophead, you're in for a treat.

Dougie C.Dougie Cyanide: Not selling MillerCoors to protest beer distribution provisions in the state budget!

Emily C.Emily Cizinski: The Mac - Cheese is out of control

Nostrano is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

8. Nostrano

101-115 S Carroll St, Madison, WI
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 22 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Waller: The atmosphere is fantastic, the menu creative, and the food delicious! A must try if your love good food and wine in the downtown Madison area!

Paul D.Paul Deutsch: If Grant offers to mix you a cocktail that's not on the menu, take him up on the offer. You'll be glad you did!

Paul B.Paul Baker: Enjoyed a super tender and flavorful pork shoulder

The Madison Club is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

9. The Madison Club

8.9
5 E Wilson St, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 4 tips and reviews

Aaron F.Aaron Frank: Be sure to try the swordfish and ribs combo

LiladaLilada: Try the sweet potato fries at Churchill. Delicious!

BeccaBecca: Great place to hold a party or board meeting.

Culver's is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

10. Culver's

8.3
4401 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI
Fast Food Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Luna: Its no In N Out but you can't beat 5 bucks for a decent sized lunch. Butter burger single only 400 calories!! Rockin

Mallory L.Mallory L: FRIES, Chocolate shake, custard, Cheddar burger

Jamie A.Jamie Annear-Feyrer: The Colby jack pub burger rocks!

State Street Brats is one of The 11 Best Places for Al Fresco in Madison.

11. State Street Brats

7.3
603 State St (at Frances St.), Madison, WI
Sports Bar · State Street · 64 tips and reviews

Audra V.Audra Van Lanen: Great local spot! I enjoyed the red brat & the pretzels! Best soft pretzels ever! Matt provides great service! :)

State Street BratsState Street Brats: This place is open for the big world cup games even the ones at 6:30am! Check out statestreetbrats.com for full listing! Read more.

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Great place to watch the games!