La Kitchenette - Madison

Like several Willy Street restaurants, La Kitchenette is in an old home. Both dining room and kitchen take up the first floor. There are only, perhaps, 7-8 tabl... read more Like several Willy Street restaurants, La Kitchenette is in an old home. Both dining room and kitchen take up the first floor. There are only, perhaps, 7-8 tables, so it's quite intimate. The decor is eclectic, informal, and unpretentious. We were there on a Friday night at peak and one server was handling the whole room very capably. The pacing and ambiance were more European than American. Slower, more personal. Less transactional. We had an appetizer, dinner, a bottle of wine, dessert with coffee, and were there for about two hours. The food was, without exception, well designed and well executed. We've already made another reservation. Full throated recommendation.

La Kitchenette is one of the best experiences I have had in Madison! Their Lavender Creme Brulee is to die for : I have brought friends, and they are never disa... read more La Kitchenette is one of the best experiences I have had in Madison! Their Lavender Creme Brulee is to die for : I have brought friends, and they are never disappointed and start going regularly. It is that good!

Brunch was just as delicious as dinner! My husband and I had previously dined in for dinner and added La Kitchenette to our brunch list, and we are glad we did!... read more Brunch was just as delicious as dinner! My husband and I had previously dined in for dinner and added La Kitchenette to our brunch list, and we are glad we did! Get your reservation a few weeks in advance, as the space is small and it is always busy. The Picarde was beyond my expectations and the lemon curd crepe is always a delightful way to end a meal even when shared. We split a bowl of French onion soup as a starter, which is a must have. My husband ordered the Monsiuer for his main course which was perfection as well! We will be back to try more of the menu!

One of the best meals we've had in a while. Everything appetizer, wine, main courses, and desserts was exceptional. Our waitress was wonderful though very busy,... read more One of the best meals we've had in a while. Everything appetizer, wine, main courses, and desserts was exceptional. Our waitress was wonderful though very busy, she was attentive and offered good suggestions on what to order. This was our first time at La Kitchenette and it won't be the last. Plus, we'll recommend it to everyone we know : Delicious!

I can see why this restaurant is closing. We were a party of 4 and there were 2 empty tables located in pretty good spots completely set-up with glasses, silver... read more I can see why this restaurant is closing. We were a party of 4 and there were 2 empty tables located in pretty good spots completely set-up with glasses, silverware and menus. The server pointed to the 1 table in a cramped corner, not set-up, by the front door and said That 's your table . We asked about the other tables and were told rather curtly that they were reserved. We had reservations too so why the attitude? Water was brought to the table in two bottles, warm room temperature. The temperature outside was near 90 degrees and the air conditioning was not producing cool air so it was stuffy and claustrophobic. She took our order, served the food and wasn 't really attentive until we were almost ready to go. Then, paying the bill on her iPad, the only option for gratuity was 20%, 22%, 25%. My husband and I are very good tippers, especially since Covid to help servers continue to catch up on lost wages. BUT... this server did not earn more than 15%. We never tip under that for poor service because we are not cheap, just fair. Anyway this is mute, as the restaurant is closing and I can see why. It was dirty, the service bordered on rude and the food wasn 't something to make you want to come back to.