Restaurants in the Madison Area
Some restaurants have a special gluten free menu, others have simply been friendly and helpful when MAGIC members dined there. When available, links to restaurant web sites and/or gluten free menus are given. Note that restaurants can and often do change menu items, suppliers, ingredients, etc. Always inform the staff of your food sensitivity. It is ultimately your own responsibility to make sure the food you eat is gluten-free.
Central - Downtown and Campus Area
Bellini Italian Restaurant, 401 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703, phone (608)250-0097.
Brickhouse BBQ, 408 W. Gorham, Madison, phone (608) 257-7675. Gluten free menu available.
Chautara Restaurant (Nepali cuisine), 334 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 251-3626.
Casa de Lara, 341 State Street, Madison, WI, phone (608) 251-7200. Dairy-free and vegetarian selections available.
The Coopers Tavern, 20 West Mifflin, Madison, WI (608) 256-1600. Most salads can be made gluten free (ask for no croutons/bread), or bring your own bread for sandwiches.
Francesca's, 111 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison, WI, phone (608) 255-6000. Gluten free menu available.
Fresco, Located on the rooftop of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 663-7374.
Graze from Local Pastures, 1 S. Pinckney Street, Madison, WI, phone (608-251-2700). Menu items are marked for major allergies including gluten and dairy, and whether they can be modified to be gluten free.
Greenbush Bar, 914 Regent Street, Madison, WI, phone (608) 257-2874. Gluten free pasta and pizza crusts, Bards Beer.
Great Dane, 123 E. Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608)284-0000. If ordering bacon, specify oven-baked.
Himal Chuli (Facebook page), 381 State Street, Madison, WI. Many items on the menu are gluten-free and dairy-free, with a good vegetarian selection too.
Hong Kong Cafe, 2 South Mills Street, Madison, phone (608) 259-1668.
Indie Coffee, 1225 Regent Street, Madison, phone (608) 259-9621. Both gluten and dairy free items available.
Kabul Afghanistan Restaurant, 541 State St, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 256-6322.
Kennedy Manor Dining Room & Bar, 1 Langdon Street (lower level), Madison, WI, phone (608) 256-5556. Much of the menu is gluten free.
L'Etoile Restaurant, 1 South Pinckney Street (in the glass bank building), Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 251-0500. Call ahead.
Nitty Gritty, 223 N. Frances Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 251-2521. GF Menu.
The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant, 23 North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI, phone (608) 310-4545. They offer gluten free bread (Udi's) with any of their sandwiches.
Quaker Steak & Lube, 222 W. Gorham Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 663-9464. See the Allergens Report.
Redamtè, 449 State Street, Madison, (608) 819-8650. Fresh, organic, local foods with gluten free options.
Restaurant Muramoto, 225 King Street, Madison, WI, phone (608) 259-1040.
East
Bandung (Indonesian Cuisine), 600 Williamson, Madison, WI, phone (608)255-6910.
Bunky's Café, 2425 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 204-7004. Many gluten free options available including pizza.
Chili's, 4344 E. Towne Blvd., Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 242-9300. Allergen info for each location is available on the web site.
Daisy Cafe and Cupcakery, 2827 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 241-2200. Gluten free items available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus gluten free cupcakes from the Cupcakery daily. Call ahead to reserve cupcakes or place special orders.
Eldorado Grill, 744 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 280-9378. Gluten free menu includes a range of fish dishes, enchiladas and other dishes, including some side substitutions.
Fat Jack's Barbecue, 6207 Monona Drive, Madison, WI, 53716, phone (608) 221-4220.
Glass Nickel Pizza, 2916 Atwood Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53704, phone (608) 245-0880. All locations now offer a 10-inch gluten free pizza crust.
Great Dane, 876 Jupiter Drive, Madison, phone (608) 442-1333. Gluten free menu available.
Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery (Facebook page), 1358 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 257-5263. Nearly everything can be made gluten free except the seitan. They carry gluten-free/dairy-free bread and also make a gluten free scone.
Manna Cafe, 611 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI, phone (608) 633-5500. Sandwiches available on gluten free bread and they also carry a small selection of gluten free pastries.
Maharaja Restaurant, 1707 Thierer Road, East Point Plaza, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 246-8525.
Olive Garden, 4320 East Town Boulevard, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 249-0340. GF menu available.
Outback Steakhouse, 4520 East Towne Blvd., Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 241-0851. GF Menu.
Pedro's Mexican Restaurante, 3555 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 241-8110.
Red Robin, 2440 East Springs Drive, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 301-0435. Check the web site for current gluten free information.
Sardine, 617 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 441-1600.
Uno Chicago Grill, 3010 Crossroads Drive, Madison, WI, phone (608) 244-3266. Gluten free menu available; also check out the Nutrition page for link to additional food allergy information.
Wah Kee Wonton Noodle Restaurant, Gateway Shopping Mall, 600 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, phone (608) 255-5580.
West
Biaggi's Ristorante, 601 Junction Road, Madison, WI 53717, phone (608) 664-9288. GF menu
Bluphies, 2701 Monroe Street, Madison, WI, phone (608) 231-3663. Gluten free lunch and dinner menus available on the web site.
Brasserie V, 1923 Monroe Street, Madison, WI, phone (608) 255-8500.
Chili's, 7301 Mineral Point, Madison, WI 53717, phone (608)833-851. Allergen info for each location is available on the web site.
Delaney's Charcoal Steaks, 449 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI 53719, phone (608) 833-7337.
Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro, 601 Junction Road, Madison, WI, 53717, phone (608) 664-9565. Gluten free items on the menu are marked "GF".
Flat Top Grill, Hilldale Mall, 538 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison WI 53705, phone (608) 236-0500. Will grill on clean surface with allergy stick indicator, list of GF sauces.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 750 North Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705, phone (608) 233-9550.
Glass Nickel Pizza, 5003 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, phone (608) 218-9000. All locations now offer a 10-inch gluten free pizza crust.
Great Dane, Hilldale Mall, 357 Price Place, Madison, WI 53705, phone (608)661-9400. If ordering bacon, specify oven-baked.
HuHot Mongolian Grill, 610 Junction Road, Madison, WI 53717, phone (608) 827-7110. Nutritional/Allergy Information.
India Garden Restaurant, 6119 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53719, phone (608) 277-8070
jacs, 2611 Monroe Street, Madison, WI, 53711, phone (608) 441-5444. They have GF flatbread that they can switch out for regular bread. They also stock GF pasta and have a dedicated GF fryer. GF menu available, most of regular menu is GF or can be made GF including the Friday night fish fry.
Lee's Garden, 7475 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI, phone (608) 829-1168, one block west of West Town Mall on Mineral Point Road, next to Pier One.
Lombardino's Italian Restaurant and Bar, 2500 University Avenue, Madison, WI, phone (608) 238-1922). Dinner menu with gluten free notations is available on-line.
Longhorn Steakhouse, 418 S. Gammon Rd (near West Towne Mall), Madison, WI 53719, phone (608) 836-1830. Gluten free menu.
Maharaja Restaurant, 6713 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53719, phone (608) 833-1824.
The Melting Pot, 6816 Odana Road, Madison, WI, 53719, phone (608) 833-5676. See web site for gluten free menu.
Olive Garden, 7017 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53717, phone (608) 829-1158. GF menu available.
Otto's Restaurant & Bar, 6405 Mineral Point Road, east of West Towne Mall, Madison, WI 53705, phone (608) 274-4044. A large percentage of menu items are gluten-free and they go out of their way to accommodate diners with special dietary needs.
Outback Steakhouse, 279 Junction Road, Madison WI 53717, phone (608) 829-0505. GF Menu
Pasqual's Southwestern Deli. Molé and red sauce are gluten free. Very allergen friendly. Two Madison locations:
1851 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711, phone (608) 238-4419.
Hilldale Mall, 670 N. Midvale Boulevard, Madison, phone (608) 663-8226.
Quivey's Grove, 6261 Nesbitt Road, Madison, WI 53719, phone (608) 273-4900.
Sa Bai Thong; two locations:
2840 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, phone (608) 238-3100.
6802 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53719, phone (608) 828-9565.
Sprecher's Restaurant & Pub, 1262 John Q. Hamons Drive, Madison, phone (608) 203-6545. Gluten free menu available.
Swagat Indian Restaurant, 707 N. High Point Road, Madison, phone (608) 836-9399.
Thai Basil: Authentic Thai Cuisine; Take-out, delivery, and catering, gluten free options available. 6714 Raymond Road, Madison, WI, phone (608) 273-8890.
Uno Chicago Grill, 7601 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI, phone (608) 833-7200. Gluten free menu available; also check out the Nutrition page for link to additional food allergy information.
Vintage Brewing Company, 674 S. Whitney Way, Madison, WI, phone (608) 204-2739.
North
Benvenuto's Italian Grill, 1849 Northport Drive, Madison, WI, phone (608) 241-1144. Gluten free menu available.
Nau-ti-gal, 5360 Westport Road (Hwys M & 113, Near Skipper Bud's and Mariner's Inn), phone 608-246-3130. Call ahead.
South
Bonfyre American Grille, Arbor Gate Towers, 2601 West Beltline Highway, (608) 273-3973. Menu has notations for items that are GF.
La Hacienda Restaurant, 515 S Park St, Madison, WI, phone (608) 255-8227.
Local Area Communities
Baraboo
The Barn Restaurant and Bar, S5566 Highway 123, Baraboo, WI, phone (608) 356-2161. Call an hour in advance. They have a dedicated fryer for french fries, and gluten free wings, pizza crust, sandwich bun, and pasta, and carry Lake Front New Grist and Bard's Tale beer.
Cross Plains
Hilltop Inn, 4173 County Road P, Cross Plains, WI, phone (608)798-2893. Gluten free menu available.
Fitchburg
Benvenuto's Italian Grill, 2949 Triverton Pike Drive, Fitchburg, WI, phone (608) 278-7800. Gluten free menu available.
Glass Nickel Pizza, 3191 Muir Field Road, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53719, phone (608) 848-4877. All locations now offer a 10-inch gluten free pizza crust.
Great Dane, 2980 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, WI 53711, phone (608) 442-9000. Menu available for gluten free, dairy free and nut free. If ordering bacon, specify oven-baked.
Liliana's, 2951 Triverton Pike, Fitchburg, WI, phone (608) 442-4444. Gluten free menu available. For other allergies call ahead to make a reservation and make arrangements for your meal. Chef is very helpful.
Veranda Restaurant and Wine Bar, 2784 South Fish Hatchery Road (corner with Cheryl), Fitchburg 53711, phone (608) 661-4161. GF items are clearly marked on the main menu and staff is both knowlegeable and helpful.
Fort Atkinson
Fireside Dinner Theater, 1131 Janesville Avenue, Business HWY 26 South, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, phone (800) 477-9505. GF menu available.
Salamone's Italian Pizzeria, 1245 Madison Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, phone (920) 563-9217. GF menu available.
Lodi
Downtown Cafe, N1401 N. Main Street, Lodi, WI 53555, phone (608) 592-2095. Gluten free menu available.
Mazomanie
The Old Feed Mill, 114 Cramer Street, Mazomanie, WI 53560, phone (608) 795-4909, (888) 345-4909.
McFarland
Green Lantern Restaurant and Bar, 4412 Siggelkow, McFarland, WI 53558, phone (608) 838-4730.
Maple Tree Restaurant, 6110 Hwy 51, McFarland, WI 53588, phone (608) 838-5888.
Middleton
Abuelo's, 2229 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562, phone (608) 831-0739. Gluten free menu available.
Cheeseburger in Paradise, 1601 Aspen Commons, Middleton WI 53562, phone (608) 831-2413. GF Menu.
Hubbard Avenue Diner, 7445 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI, phone (608) 831-6800. GF Menu.
Imperial Garden West, 2039 Allen Boulevard, Middleton, WI 53562, phone (608) 238-6445. GF soy sauce.
Marriott West - Falling Water Café, 1313 John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562, phone (608) 831-2000.
Nitty Gritty, 1021 North Gammon Road, Middleton, WI 53562, phone (608) 833-6489. GF Menu.
PF Chang's, 2237 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562, phone (608) 831-2488. Gluten free menu available.
Quaker Steak & Lube, located west of the intersection of University Avenue and the West Beltline Highway, 2259 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562, phone (608) 831-5823. See the Allergens Report.
Ruth's Chris Steak House, 2137 Deming Way, Madison, WI 53562, phone (608) 828-7884.
TGI Friday's, 1610 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562, phone (608) 833-8443. Will pan-fry if asked.
Vin Santo, 7462 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562, phone (608) 836-1880. Gluten free items are clearly marked on the on-line menu.
Monona
Angelo's Monona Restaurant - Pizzeria, 5801 Monona Drive, Monona, WI, phone (608) 222-1464. Gluten free pizza available.
Red Robin, Pier 37, 6522 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716, phone (608) 223-1390.
Monroe
Vince's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 619 4th Avenue, Monroe, WI, phone (608) 328-3222. Gluten free pizza, pasta and brownie cake available, preparation done in a designated gluten-free area.
Monticello
The Dining Room, 209 N. Main St., Monticello, WI, phone (608) 938-2200. Mixed reviews.
New Glarus
Deininger's Restaurant, 119 Fifth Avenue, New Glarus, WI 53574, phone (608) 527-2012.
Flannery's Wilhelm Tell Supper Club & Irish Pub, 114 Second Street, New Glarus, WI, phone (608) 527-2618.
Sauk City
Leystra's Venture Restaurant, 200 Phillips Boulevard (Highway 12), Sauk City, WI, phone (608) 643-2004. Gravy thickened with corn starch.
Sun Prairie
Glass Nickel Pizza, 101 West Main Street, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590, phone (608) 834-9919. All locations now offer a 10-inch gluten free pizza crust.
Wisconsin Dells
Zulu Grille at Kalahari Water Park, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI, phone (608) 254-5466.
Quick Service Restaurants
The following fast food/quick service restaurants all have allergy listings. Please use your own judgment regarding potential cross contamination and potential lack of knowledge on the part of staff regarding ingredients and preparation of food. Please check web sites for locations.
Arby's -- check web site for gluten free information.
Ben and Jerry's. Gluten-free flavor list available at the store; ingredients listed on web site.
Chin's Asia Fresh - see GF recommendations under Eating Healthy.
Chipotle Mexican Grill - check out ingredient listing on web site.
The Chocolate Shoppe - ingredients are listed on the web site.
Culver's Butterburgers and Frozen Custard - see allergen grid.
Panera Bread - GF list available.
Subway - see allergen chart.
Qdoba Mexican Grill - see web site for allergen listing.