The Edgewater Hotel is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

1. The Edgewater Hotel

8.6
1001 Wisconsin Pl (at Langdon St), Madison, WI
Hotel · Downtown Madison · 19 tips and reviews

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: This place has managed to stay relevant and continues to be a perfect weekend stay or romantic dinner spot.

Tricia P.Tricia Pawelski: When money is no object, The Edgewater is a great place for delicious food and gorgeous scenery. Dinner takes about 2 hours to fully enjoy the experience.

Vanessa T.Vanessa Teggatz: Enjoying the view of the lake

Tornado Room Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

2. Tornado Room Steakhouse

8.9
116 S Hamilton St (W Main St), Madison, WI
Steakhouse · Downtown Madison · 61 tips and reviews

Halee I.Halee Iskalis: Be sure to make a reservation! Escargot is great!

Steven V.Steven Vanderveer: Eat the scallops. And all of the mashed potatoes that come along.

Jen H.Jen Holmes: Grassfed burger is great. Late night menu from 10 pm on, worth the wait.

L'etoile is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

3. L'etoile

8.6
25 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 20 tips and reviews

Dave S.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.

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Rafael M.Rafael Muchon: Food is fantastic! Service is really good as well! It's pricey though.

Merchant is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner 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..

Natt Spil is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

5. Natt Spil

8.4
211 King St (E Doty St), Madison, WI
Dim Sum Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 38 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K.: Three cup chicken is delicious...highly recommend. Sausage pizza also really good. Friendly wait staff &a laid back atmosphere.

Petra K.Petra Kilian-Gehring: Three-cup TOFU -- YUMM !!!!

abigaileeabigailee: So, I've got $30 bucks. How many blue lights can I get? Yum, canada in a bottle...

Paisan's is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

6. Paisan's

6.4
131 W Wilson St (btwn S. Caroll St. & S. Henry St.), Madison, WI
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 43 tips and reviews

Sandy R.Sandy Romero: Great pizza and fantastic lake view on the patio.

James K.James Kohler: They have a great patio with a nice view of the lake and underground parking.

Thomas K.Thomas Kuenzli: The best Pizza in Madtown :-)

Bonfyre American Grille is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

7. Bonfyre American Grille

7.6
2601 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Maria M.Maria Morris: The pizzas are delicious, esp the Thai chicken. Great craft beer and good wine selection too.

France C.France Champassak: Definitely, go to culvers or KFC-DRIVE THRU over this place. You will know what I'm talking bout, once you've wasted 45min of your life in there. No eye candy at the door either. Yikes

Blake R.Blake Robertson: New, shiny. All hype, no quality. Small entrees, small tap list, bad service. No reason to waste your time.

Olive Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

8. Olive Garden

7.8
7017 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Jolenta A.Jolenta Averill: Buy some Caeser salad dressing to take home. It's reasonably priced & so darn good!

Amit P.Amit Padhy: Tour of Italy was the best..five cheese ziti for the veggie guys.. and Fonduta is not fondue

Cassandra D.Cassandra Davis: My food was the bomb!!! And got it within 10 mins...

Mariner's Inn is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

9. Mariner's Inn

8.5
5339 Lighthouse Bay Dr, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Sharon H.Sharon Hunter: awesome food...great ambience,,,,love their stuffed mushrooms and bread,,,all of it is terrific

Clay K.Clay Konnor: Stuffed portobellos!

Bill N.Bill Naha: Had the Anniversary special, sirloin steak. Very good!

Nau-Ti-Gal is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

10. Nau-Ti-Gal

6.3
5093-5141 Westport Rd, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Sarina A.Sarina AndDaFamBam: Excellent Brunch! They even have a Omelet bar. Not to mention their signature cookie dough...yum!

Stacey B.Stacey Bitter: Very good Sunday brunch and the Bloody Mary's are to die for.

Stacey B.Stacey Bitter: Great food and service. Sunday brunch is to die for and the bloody Mary's are sooooo good..

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

11. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.8
4628 E Washington Ave (East Washington & Frontage Rd), Madison, WI
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Xavier M.Xavier Moreno: Great food and all organic :-)

DJ RentonDJ Renton: Order, then grab table. Makes lunch go faster for everyone.

Tim L.Tim Lynch: Anything you make it or pick out and yum

Outback Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

12. Outback Steakhouse

6.3
4520 E Towne Blvd, Madison, WI
Steakhouse · 11 tips and reviews

Taylor T.Taylor Thompson: Get the chocolate thunder from down under. Hayward and Omar serve the best!

Nick R.Nick Runge: Get the sweet potato fries!

Toby C.Toby Carlson: Ahi-tuna and steaks

43 North is one of The 13 Best Places for Romantic Dinner in Madison.

13. 43 North

108 King St (E Main St), Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 9 tips and reviews

Brooke J.Brooke Jackson: Bring an item from the farmer's market and get a free brunch cocktail... Bring a card from a farmer's stand and get a discount on brunch!

James M.James Mills: Try the Braised Veal Breast

Brian S.Brian Shimon: Also the each of lamb is killer.