Best Cozy Restaurants in Madison

So glad that we finally tried this place. After a lot of "meh" meals in Nashville over the past 5 or so years (soooo many steak houses doing the same thing), it was refreshing to see a place getting it right. For us, this is exactly what dining should be: personable and fun with well executed food and good pricing. I wouldn't call it cheap, but you get what you pay for, which is all anyone should expect. They aren't trying to be gimmicky or too hip. They are just doing what they do well. This is in our rotation now, along with Lyra, Yolan, Carne Mare and Bella Napoli...all places that do what they do extremely well without trying to be everything to everyone.

A dinner well worth booking as soon as you can (even if that is a month out)! We’ve been waiting for Kase to open since it was first mentioned to us when dining at their sister restaurant Noko. Everything from the moment you step into the entry bar is cozy and inviting. Arriving slightly early so you can enjoy a drink before the seating is a must! The mocktails rival any of their cocktails, so there’s something for everyone. The dining room is intimate and just 14 seats, but the noise level never got to a point that the small space did a disservice to the experience. You get an upfront seat to the chefs and they breakdown each piece as they plate it in front of you. Our personal favorites were course 1- hamachi and the middle courses serving 3 different cuts of tuna. We were celebrating a birthday and this is very much a perfect option for special occasions. The value is unmatched for Nashville without compromising on quality or creativity. As others have said before the playlist is indeed on point! Congratulations to the Kase x Noko team on a second 10/10 restaurant!

Our family group of four ate here for the first time while celebrating my mother's 91st birthday. The food and service were superb. Our dinner choices included Pelato Salad, Panelle, Radiatori Vodka, Chicken Parmigiana, Creamy Spinach, Polenta Bolognese, Roasted Mushrooms and Chicken Saltimbocca. My wife requires gluten-free options and the menu was very clear about that, although it was easy to lose track of those choices after the dishes arrived. Our server, Cayli, was outstanding in every way. She manages to be both friendly and effective - a real professional. Both the manager and owner visited our table; a nice touch. Highly recommended.

EXCEPTIONAL!! Best steak I've ever had! Do not pass on the cheese charcuterie board. The duck was fabulous! The lamb most exquisite! The salmon did not disappoint. Best Old Fashion, very smooth! Pricey but definitely a bucket list location, especially when it's all decorated for Christmas! Special occasion destination - anniversary, graduation, family visiting for holidays, etc. Our waiter, Paine, was the best! Very knowledgeable with amazing recommendations. I'm also most appreciative of the lady with Open Table that helped me change our reservation 3 times! :)

What an amazing experience! This was our first time at the Authentique and we will definitely be back! The food was delicious, genuine French cuisine. They had the best crepes I’ve had in years! The wine selection was great and the service was friendly. I highly recommend this place, they even had live jazz music! A tout a l’heure, Authentique!