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Wednesday 5pm - 8:15pm Thursday 5pm - 8:15pm Friday 5pm - 8:45pm Saturday 5pm - 8:45pm

L'Etoile Restaurant

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L'Etoile Restaurant

L'Etoile is a fine dining restaurant in Madison, WI. Our seasonal menus are inspired by the artisans and small sustainable farms of the Midwest.
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L’Etoile has served local and seasonal offerings since it first opened its doors in 1976. Former owner Odessa Piper, a pioneer of the sustainable food movement, prided herself in the cultivation of strong farm-to-restaurant relationships. Her support of Madison area farms and artisan producers helped grow what is now the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the nation. Through the years, L’Etoile has become known as a “shining star” in the Midwest for its consistence in quality and service. L’Etoile, under Chef Tory, continues to win high praise both locally and nationally for its excellence in food and service. Recent recognitions include Gourmet Magazine’s “America’s Top 50 Restaurants”, Saveur’s “Top 100” and the title of Madison Magazine’s “2010 Chef of the Year," as well as Chef Tory's James Beard "Best Chef: Midwest" Award in 2012. We still believe that supporting our local farmers and artisan producers has a direct impact on our community: it strengthens local economies; it encourages variety and enriches our food traditions; it promotes health and wellness by offering menus made from natural and wholesome ingredients. We will always have local and seasonal ingredients on our menu, no matter the season.

11/12/2025

Potato Crusted Icelandic Cod | sweet garleek, Burr Oak Gardens savoy cabbage, Ten Eyck Suncrisp apple, Wild State Imperial Hazy cider, smoked trout roe, Kusshi oyster-salsify chowder. Featured on both our Tasting and A La Carte menus.

11/11/2025

Join us on Thursday, December 18th at L'Etoile for a special dinner showcasing our favorite Champagnes! Sommelier Michael Kwas will lead the tasting, featuring six exciting cuvées including a vintage Special Club bottling from Henri Goutorbe, Vilmart Premier Cru Rosé, and Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Le Brun Servenay, accompanied by a five course dinner designed to enhance each Champagne's mystery & depth.

The cost of food & wine is $250 per guest. Seating will be communal for this event. For more information and to purchase tickets, click head to our website or use the link in our bio. L'Etoile has partnered with Square Wine Co. to make these selections available for purchase following the event.

11/07/2025

We are open for dinner service Tuesday, November 25th, Wednesday, November 26th, and Saturday November 29th. Join us for your holiday celebrations!

11/05/2025

Join us to celebrate the holidays! We are currently accepting reservations for private parties through January. Email information@letoile-restaurant.com for more information.

10/28/2025

Our Chocolate Mousse Tart is made with Callebaut chocolate folded with dulce de leche and adorned with a ribbon of whipped ruby chocolate. Served with malted milk ice cream, Concord grape sauce, and candied hazelnuts. Our Sommelier pairs a Warre’s late bottle vintage port to beautifully accent the richness of the chocolate in this dish.

10/22/2025

Our favorite hand model, Chef Tory Miller, demonstrating the coconut milk adobo pour for our Golden Tilefish | Longganisa sausage, garlic rice, purple sweet potato, Luna Circle cippolini onion, baby bok choy, Roots Down Habanada pepper.

10/18/2025

Opening our tasting menu is this dynamic Son of A Beach Beef Korean steak tartare | Atoms to Apples Asian pear, white kimchi, quail egg, frozen wasabi mayo.

09/30/2025

Wakame Cured Steelhead Trout | Our wine pairing with this dish features a captivating rosé of Zinfandel from 50 year old vines that offers freshness and strawberry notes - the 2024 Monte Rio “Teresi Vineyard.” Our reserve pairing showcases the 2022 Schloss Gobelsburg “Steinsetz Vineyard,” a vibrant and complex Grüner Veltliner that provides bright, herbal flavors which beautifully compliment the dish.

Both are available to enjoy alongside our Tasting Menu to enhance your experience at L’Etoile.

09/22/2025

Our Sweet Garleek Vol-au-vent features a special breed of leek created by Row 7 Seed Company. This unique variety was grown for us by our friends at Rooted and is paired with hen of the woods and matsutake mushrooms, poached egg, golden Kaluga caviar, and oloroso sherry.

09/19/2025

Foie Gras | panna cotta and seared, with brown butter apple focaccia, fennel, hickory nut, honeycrisp apple, and concord jus. Try this beautiful early fall dish with a glass of expertly paired wine at our bar, and soak in the view.

08/09/2025

Join us on Thursday, August 21st for a Rosé Wine Dinner at L’Etoile! Sommelier & Wine Director Michael Kwas is excited to showcase six unique expressions of rosé from artisan winemakers around the world, paired with a five course tasting menu which Chef Tory has crafted utilizing peak summer fare from our favorite Wisconsin producers. L’Etoile has partnered with Square Wine Co. to make these selections available for purchase following the event.

The cost of this dinner is $150 per guest, plus tax & service charge. For more information and to purchase tickets, please head to our website or use the link in our bio.

07/28/2025

Our MidSummer Doughnut | citrus sherbet, Kissed by the Sun blueberries, honey graham cookie, brûléed marshmallow meringue.

Address

1 S Pinckney Street, Ste 107
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Wednesday	5pm - 8:15pm
Thursday	5pm - 8:15pm
Friday	5pm - 8:45pm
Saturday	5pm - 8:45pm

Telephone

+16082510500

Website

http://www.letoile-restaurant.com/

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