Madison

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   Amit

   New York City

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Way too noisy. Terrible service. Food came out too quickly.
   

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   Viviana

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service! Great food and drinks! Perfect for a date night or friends dinner.
   

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   Nolita

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It was a bit dark and the music was loud, found ourselves yelling to have a conversation. Portobello mushroom and churro was outstanding. Skirt steak was a bit tough.
   

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   Seema

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was delicious and our server was great with recommendations
   

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   Jennifer

   San Diego

   16 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   WAY too loud. It's the only thing that would keep me from going back. We literally had to yell to be heard at our own table. I know that high ceiling acoustics are cool... but they don't do a thing for ambiance.
   

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   Jessica

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance here is so unique and beautiful! Airy, romantic, stylish and peaceful. And they let us bring our puppy. The food is simple but tasty and the value is one of the best in the city! We have been many times and will continue to come for brunch OR dinner! Today I loved the chai latte and white bean shakshuka. I always bring out of town guests to show it off.
   

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   Kenny

   Orange County

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I recently visited Madison to celebrate a relative's birthday, and while the ambiance was stunning and the cocktails—Ibarra and Steller Ember—were excellent, the rest of the experience was a letdown. We ordered several dishes, starting with the pesto pasta, which was dry and lacked sauce. When we requested more sauce, we were surprised to see an additional charge on the bill. Though the staff eventually removed it after we complained, it shouldn’t have been an issue in the first place. We also had the chicken piccata, which was underwhelming—I’ve made better versions at home. On the plus side, we asked to swap the mashed potatoes for the lemon garlic mashed potatoes, and those were quite good. Lastly, the gnocchi was disappointing—nothing special or memorable. Service was another low point. There was no manager on duty to address our concerns, and the staff seemed inattentive and disorganized. One redeeming moment came from Daniel, a busboy, who made a thoughtful gesture by gifting my 18-month-old daughter some strawberries. His kindness stood out amidst an otherwise frustrating experience. While the restaurant’s ambiance and drinks were top-notch, the mediocre food, unexpected charges, and lack of attentive service made this visit far from enjoyable. This place has potential, but it needs serious improvements before I’d consider returning or recommending it.
   

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   Rochelle

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambiance + service; however, the food took forever (over 1 hour) to be served. Pitcher of mimosas were a good touch if there was food to go with them while we had them.
   

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   Justin

   San Diego

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Maybe the worst visit I have had over the years. The special butternut squash fettuccine was absolutely horrible. Pork chop was delicious as always. Tried an espresso martini to end the night. Wish I hadn't and saved myself the $36. The lights went off 2-3 times during service and made it somewhat awkward. Each time we come here, it progressively gets worse. Hopefully, you guys get it together soon. It would be a shame to lose Madison. Cheers,
   

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    Laura

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Fun vibe and atmosphere. Food was good. Our table was unsteady and our drinks would spill over when the wait staff would walk by quickly. They tried to fix the table but should have just moved us to another table.
    

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