Where to Dine With Your Valentine

We can’t deny it: Madison’s downtown (and just beyond) boasts a certain romantic quality that just feels right for Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s for the lake views, a stroll down snowy State Street or the aura of the Capitol, the heart of the city is the place to be this Thursday. And with some of our favorite restaurants offering special menus, there’s even more reason to make a night of it. Visit each restaurant’s website for menus and reservation details.

43 North
Three-course prix fixe dinner.
43north.biz
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Bon Appetit Café
Four-course prix fixe dinner.
bonappetitmadison.com
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Brasserie V
Three-course prix fixe dinner. No reservations.
brasseriev.com
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Fox & Bird pop-up dinner at Livingston Inn
Five-course prix fixe dinner (Thursday and Friday) at the Livingston Inn put on by Chefs Dan Fox and Chad Vogel of the forthcoming restaurant Fox & Bird. Lodging package also available.
livingstoninnmadison.com

Fresco
Three-course prix fixe dinner.
frescomadison.com
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Graze
Three-course prix fixe dinner with optional wine pairing. Taking reservations Thursday only.
grazemadison.com
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Harvest
Three-course prix fixe dinner. Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
harvest-restaurant.com
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L’Etoile
Four-course prix fixe dinner with optional wine pairing.
letoile-restaurant.com
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Merchant
Four-course prix fixe dinner with optional wine or cocktail pairing.
merchantmadison.com
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Osteria Papavero
Special menu. Taking reservations Thursday only.
osteriapapavero.com
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A Pig in a Fur Coat
Four-course prix fixe dinner.
apiginafurcoat.com
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Steenbock’s on Orchard
Three-course prix fixe dinner. Half off bottles of wine. 
steenbocksonorchard.com
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