Wendy Kuo: Pork buns, pork dumplings, tonkotsu ramen with pork belly is the way to go with a saketini or O-cha mark
Heavy Table: The tuna poke is a must: sashimi-grade ahi tuna, seaweed salad and apple cucumber slaw atop crispy pork rinds. It’s a balanced bite each time. Read more.
Drew: The shrimp and pork dumplings were amazing. I couldn't believe that the Tonkatsu Ramen was even better. Best ramen I've ever had.
3. Graze
8.6
1 S Pinckney St (at Main St), Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 127 tips and reviews
Jeremiah DeGollon: Bimbimbop was amazing, pork was really good, the crawfish beignets are a must have. Can't go wrong menu, come hungry, try everything!
Cooper Smith: Upscale dining meets Wisconsin classics, especially when it comes to cheese. The cheese curds to start are a must. Mac and cheese, topped with pulled pork, was fantastic.
Tricia Tanguy: The pumpkin hummus was divine. The cheese curds were delicious and fried to perfection. Pretzel (with the cheese) was fantastic!! Also the bibimbap (with pork) and Mac n'cheese with pulled pork!!
4. Sushi Muramoto
8.1
546 N Midvale Blvd (University), Madison, WI
Sushi Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Alice Ferris: Try the Pork Belly - Pork belly with mushroom, dashi broth, poached egg and chili oil
Adriana Costa: Order the fried pork belly, please!
Jiri Marousek: Sake flights with many delicious options. And you can't go wrong with the Ecuador roll and some great sashimi.
Ryan Day: Pork and steak, extra cheese, avocado, sour cream, no tomato. The best hot sauce ever.
Megan H: love the mini vegetarian burrito with avocado and rice. hot sauce is spicy!
Jason Kopplin: Super combo burrito. Get extra hot sauce too.
Brett R: The Better Off Red is one of my favorite beers in the world! Pull Pork is above average. Pass on the Fish N' Chips, they only give you peace. Free blues and $3 whiskey on Wednesdays.
Brett R: The Better Off Red is one of my favorite beers in the world! The Pulled Pork is above average. Pass on the Fish N' Chips... they only give you one piece. Free blues and $3 whiskey on Wednesdays.
BD Kiesling: Excellent beer and food specials. The BBQ sampler is excellent when the smoker is going out back. The nachos with shredded pork are a meal unto themselves.
10. L'etoile
8.6
25 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 20 tips and reviews
Cindy Kurman: Try the Balsamic Glazed Pork Belly With Strawberries, Frisee, Marcona Almonds - I think I died and went to heaven. This dish is perfect.
Dave Sawyer: The tasting menu is worth every penny. Incredibly flavorful, beautifully prepared food in an elegant environment served up with a great view. Easily one of the best restaurant experiences in Madison.
77 Square: Pulitzer-winning food critic Jonathan Gold of LA Weekly tasted cheese curds for the first time at L'etoile and had a revelation. Click on "More Info" below to find out more... Read more.
14. Osteria Papavero
8.3
128 E Wilson St, Madison, WI
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 13 tips and reviews
Cheena Chandra: Amazing food! Loved the gnocchi, venison ragout and the pork chop. Great atmosphere and such a refreshing change for Madison.
Larry Lechner: Very nice place. Friendly wait staff. Really good food. Make sure to get the pudding for dessert.
Jeremy Thomas: Order the Bolognese ragout at the bar from Jenny or Kevin. Ask for the "Wu-Tang"...they'll get a kick out of it. It's a Fab dish.
Ken Soliva: Grab a couple of pork tacos if you're in a hurry. The food here is fast, affordable, and insanely delicious.
Keith Cavey: The tacos are delicious, to be sure... but for me, the Quesadilla Mexicana is even better - especially with pastor (pork).
Johne: My wife loved the Enchiladas Verde, I liked the steak Chimi. My favorite thing overall was the salsa, which you can buy to take with you.