Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

4.9

983 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is located on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. The Schoolhouse was built in 1864 and was converted into a restaurant in 2008. We pride ourselves in supporting local vendors and ingredients to bring you the best quality dishes.

Enjoy a meal in our beautiful bistro or on the deck/patio as weather permits. We have a great selection of wine, cocktails, and carry a variety of domestic and craft beers.

The Schoolhouse is also a great venue for small events - micro weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, and any other celebrations!

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, American, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 848-6261
Website
http://www.schoolhousebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luis Garcia
Private party facilities
We book private events tailored to your specific needs. Please call for details! 608-848-6261

Location
6857 Paoli Rd, Belleville, WI 53508
Neighborhood
Madison
Parking details
Also Available Street Parking- No Cost Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Moules & Frites$18.00
Guajillo cream, chorizo, fresh herbs, grilled lemon, garlic aioli
Peaches & Tomato Salad$18.00
Whipped chevre, red onions, sunflower sprouts, fresh herbs, citrus vinaigrette, house made saltines
Lamb Meatballs$18.00
Espagnole sauce, baguette, Italian salsa verde
Bread & Butter$6.00
Sourdough baguette | honey chive butter
Soup du Jour$7.00

Salads

Add to your salad | chicken $6 | scallops $12 | shrimp $6

Honey Hill Farm Spinach$16.00
Local spinach, lardons, red onions, cherry tomatoes, grated boiled egg, whipped chevre, warm maple bacon dressing
Roquefort$16.00
Belgian endive lettuce, walnuts, local pears or apples, roasted figs, pear vinaigrette
Caesar$16.00
Local romaine lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, brioche croutons, pecora nociolla crisps, buttermilk caeser dressing
Schoolhouse$8.00
Local greens, radishes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, cherry tomatoes, tarragon dressing

What 983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Madison
Best Overall
Madison
Best Food
Madison
Best Service
Madison
Best Ambiance
Madison
Best Value
Madison
Great for brunch
Madison
Innovative
Madison
Good for groups
Madison
Hot spot
Madison
Neighborhood gem
Madison
Great for fine wines
Madison
Great for outdoor dining
Madison
Romantic
Madison
Good for special occasions
Madison
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro offers a "wonderful restaurant experience" with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Diners praise the "great atmosphere" and "beautiful setting," with options for outdoor seating. Highlights include "scrumptious food," a "thoughtful and efficient" waitstaff, and a charming ambiance that makes it "worth the trip." Ideal for special occasions or a delightful brunch.

983 Reviews

C
Carl
Milwaukee71 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic dining experience! Menu selections are varied, food is expertly prepared and the service was attentive and friendly. An overall delightful meal!
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Robin
Detroit4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very friendly and welcoming with just the right amount of attention. We had lamb meatballs for a starter and they were delicious. Halibut was a special and it was almost too much. The chocolate grits with raspberry was a unique treat. Will come back. Close enough to Madison. If only that’s where we lived!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Schoolhouse is perfect- service is attentive with being pretentious, food presentation, quality and flavors are exceptional and by some miracle few enough people know about it to allow immediate seating. The little burg of Paoli is incredibly fortunate to have this treasure of a restaurant.
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RyanP
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is absolutely amazing every time we go.
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William
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our very first visit and it is a great place. Food and service outstanding. Will definitely recommend to our friends.
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Nancy
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience. Our Chilean Sea Bass and Beef Wellington were excellent and our server was first class all the way. We appreciated his knowledge, recommendations and sense of humor. Incredible dining experience with live music. Don’t skip dessert. The flourless chocolate cake was the perfect way to top off our meal. Thanks for sharing your culinary talents and service. We will be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time and delicious dinner! Service was excellent! Truly marvelous.
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Jim
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food and nice ambiance. Very accommodating to special dietary needs.
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Connie
Milwaukee3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well run restaurant with delicious and creative menus, aided by very well trained staff!
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Dawn VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the crafted cocktails were amazing
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FAQs

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 848-6261.

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 983 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

6857 Paoli Rd, Belleville, WI 53508

Additional information

Neighborhood
Madison
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, American, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Also Available Street Parking- No Cost Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Garcia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.schoolhousebistro.com/
Phone number
(608) 848-6261
Private party facilities
We book private events tailored to your specific needs. Please call for details! 608-848-6261

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Beef Wellington

Brunch Burger

Bistro Burger

Menu

Starters

Moules & Frites$18.00

Peaches & Tomato Salad$18.00

Lamb Meatballs$18.00

Bread & Butter$6.00

Soup du Jour$7.00

Salads

Honey Hill Farm Spinach$16.00

Roquefort$16.00

Caesar$16.00

Schoolhouse$8.00

What 983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information