My friends and I always get together in Madison for a holiday reunion. DelecTable's been on our shortlist for a while. We tried to get in last year, but they were already booked. Apparently, some rock star bartender was doing a residency, and tickets were scarce...anyway. Upon arrival, the parking area was quiet, and the strip mall location, inconspicuous. By now, we've all come to know locations like these tend to hide the most precious gems. It hopefully means the money saved on the space is instead spent on the quality food--and in DelecTable's case, I learned they also use it to pay their staff a livable wage.
I notified them that I was running a few minutes late, which they informed me was no problem. When I entered through the Vom Fass storefront, I still needed a pen to sign my Xmas cards, which they were quick to provide before taking my coat and directing me to my friends. I was pleased that I had only missed the first course, and even more so when they immediately dropped it in front of me so that I could quickly catch up while my friends politely scolded me. I was also greeted with a glass of sparkling wine, which I appreciated but declined, since I don't drink. They took it away, and immediately replaced it with some n/a bubbles that were light, crisp and welcoming. Before I knew it, the top of the dish in front of me was opened with a blowtorch, revealing a few bites of the most delicious (and still warm!) Pumpkin Soup.
A few courses later, came these volcanic rock orbs, filled with two pieces of expertly sliced Tuna Sashimi with a dusting of Ground Ginger and Cantaloupe Microgreens. Our friend from LA commented on how she didn't expect to come to the landlocked Midwest during the winter to find such delicious fresh fish. She didn't immediately put it up there with chef Nozawa's, but she was pleasantly surprised. Course six arrived shortly thereafter. An Oxtail Cavatelli, braised for over 24 hours with al dente pasta made fresh in-house. The table agreed...this dish very well may have been the highlight of the night.
Dessert was a Deconstructed Butterscotch PB&J Custard with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Touille, served in a small jar coated in Peppermint Marshmallow that was once again torched tableside. I didn’t ask for it, but I also received a small cup of Belgian Cocoa with a dollop of freshly made Whipped Cream and Orange Zest. It felt like liquid velvet, as it passed into my sated belly.
11 courses came and went in just under 2.5 hours (including 15min intermission!). The biggest surprise of all was when we learned that this was the VERY FIRST night of their new Winter Menu. It was the best meal we’ve ever had, and you’re telling me it was the first time they’d ever served it?! Dude, these guys are pros. At no point did the dinner feel rushed. The four-person FOH team moved fluidly, communicated well, never appeared overwhelmed, and seemed to genuinely enjoy what they were doing. I did notice several tables needed their checks revised, but that could’ve been some technical issue.
All in all, we were absolutely blown away. We’ve always kept the tradition of selecting a new, fun Madison establishment for our Holiday dinner, but after our experience at DelecTable, it will remain part of our tradition moving forward. We would put it up there with the best in the Midwest. It’s an Alinea-style experience, with a Wisconsin flair, at a fraction of the price. Thanks to everyone at DelecTable for making our holiday that much more special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve varsos
This was our first time trying DelecTable. We will definitely be back again. Everything was top notch! The food was incredible, the wine pairings were spot on and the service was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Mignon
Amazing dining experience. Every course is well thought out and hits all of your tastes. The ambience is up scale but not stuffy at all. Very friendly and welcoming. The knowledge and attentiveness of the staff was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Flock
The entire crew was fantastic! Forster really stuck out to us though. He was not only I formative but he was also fun. We’ve eaten at other chef’s tables were the food was great but the chefs were very serious. Forster really put us at ease and we felt like we could ask questions. The entire pm experience was amazing, from check in to paying the bill, I’ve rarely had such exceptional service. We will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Schreiber
My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Delectable. Everything served was fabulous! Can’t say enough about it. Also had fun with the chef and all the people involved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Schubert
This was an amazing experience and our favorite dinner date. We’re fortunate to have Chef Forster in Madison.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadine Connor
We had an amazing night with friends at Delectable. The 11 courses were fantastic, each with a fun and unexpected element. The food was carefully prepared and delicious. The service and ambiance were fantastic. Thank you, Justin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy
What an amazing and unique dining experience! The food was incredible and the atmosphere was perfect. We loved sitting at the Chef's table and watching first-hand as all 11 courses were prepared and plated. What a great way to celebrate our anniversary with our family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neva La Fleur
From start to finish, our visit was an absolute delight! The farm-to-table menu featured the freshest products that truly melted in our mouths — we happily enjoyed every bite. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a special surprise from Delec Table, which we deeply appreciated. I brought along a friend who is a local beef farmer, and even they were impressed by the quality, flavors, and presentation. The entire experience — from the welcoming atmosphere to the outstanding food — was memorable. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meg Gormley
This place was such an unexpected delight. We went with friends and had a wonderful tasting menu meal at the chefs table. The cocktails were great and since they sold the ingredients at the store, we were able to take some goodies home with us to make our favorite drinks later that night too!
Absolutely one of the best meal experiences of our lives. We can't wait to do it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beverly Fergus
The most unique and fun dining experience I have ever had...so creative and unbelievably good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Suhre
So much fun and fabulous food and drink pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greta K
We came here for the first time in January and loved it. The waygu was melt in your mouth perfect. This time had more special effects which was fun and great, but took a star off as I feel quality of food was a bit lower. The waygu was chewy and subpar—surprising. Chef seemed overtired/was complaining about needing a vacation, and the word(?) “herbaceousness” was used to describe 4 different dishes. On a more positive note, you can tell he’s passionate about what he does. Loved the volcanic dish and dessert.
Sandy
Great tasting experience! We sat at the Chef’s counter and were able to see everything being prepared for presentation. Terrific presentation and interaction with the chef and other staff. I would definitely recommend this experience for a fun evening out.
My friends and I always get together in Madison for a holiday reunion. DelecTable's been on our shortlist for a while. We tried to get in last year, but they were already booked. Apparently, some rock star bartender was doing a residency, and tickets were scarce...anyway. Upon arrival, the parking area was quiet, and the strip mall location, inconspicuous. By now, we've all come to know locations like these tend to hide the most precious gems. It hopefully means the money saved on the space is instead spent on the quality food--and in DelecTable's case, I learned they also use it to pay their staff a livable wage.
I notified them that I was running a few minutes late, which they informed me was no problem. When I entered through the Vom Fass storefront, I still needed a pen to sign my Xmas cards, which they were quick to provide before taking my coat and directing me to my friends. I was pleased that I had only missed the first course, and even more so when they immediately dropped it in front of me so that I could quickly catch up while my friends politely scolded me. I was also greeted with a glass of sparkling wine, which I appreciated but declined, since I don't drink. They took it away, and immediately replaced it with some n/a bubbles that were light, crisp and welcoming. Before I knew it, the top of the dish in front of me was opened with a blowtorch, revealing a few bites of the most delicious (and still warm!) Pumpkin Soup.
A few courses later, came these volcanic rock orbs, filled with two pieces of expertly sliced Tuna Sashimi with a dusting of Ground Ginger and Cantaloupe Microgreens. Our friend from LA commented on how she didn't expect to come to the landlocked Midwest during the winter to find such delicious fresh fish. She didn't immediately put it up there with chef Nozawa's, but she was pleasantly surprised. Course six arrived shortly thereafter. An Oxtail Cavatelli, braised for over 24 hours with al dente pasta made fresh in-house. The table agreed...this dish very well may have been the highlight of the night.
Dessert was a Deconstructed Butterscotch PB&J Custard with a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Touille, served in a small jar coated in Peppermint Marshmallow that was once again torched tableside. I didn’t ask for it, but I also received a small cup of Belgian Cocoa with a dollop of freshly made Whipped Cream and Orange Zest. It felt like liquid velvet, as it passed into my sated belly.
11 courses came and went in just under 2.5 hours (including 15min intermission!). The biggest surprise of all was when we learned that this was the VERY FIRST night of their new Winter Menu. It was the best meal we’ve ever had, and you’re telling me it was the first time they’d ever served it?! Dude, these guys are pros. At no point did the dinner feel rushed. The four-person FOH team moved fluidly, communicated well, never appeared overwhelmed, and seemed to genuinely enjoy what they were doing. I did notice several tables needed their checks revised, but that could’ve been some technical issue.
All in all, we were absolutely blown away. We’ve always kept the tradition of selecting a new, fun Madison establishment for our Holiday dinner, but after our experience at DelecTable, it will remain part of our tradition moving forward. We would put it up there with the best in the Midwest. It’s an Alinea-style experience, with a Wisconsin flair, at a fraction of the price.
Thanks to everyone at DelecTable for making our holiday that much more special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time trying DelecTable. We will definitely be back again. Everything was top notch! The food was incredible, the wine pairings were spot on and the service was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing dining experience. Every course is well thought out and hits all of your tastes. The ambience is up scale but not stuffy at all. Very friendly and welcoming. The knowledge and attentiveness of the staff was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The entire crew was fantastic! Forster really stuck out to us though. He was not only I formative but he was also fun. We’ve eaten at other chef’s tables were the food was great but the chefs were very serious. Forster really put us at ease and we felt like we could ask questions. The entire pm experience was amazing, from check in to paying the bill, I’ve rarely had such exceptional service. We will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Delectable. Everything served was fabulous! Can’t say enough about it. Also had fun with the chef and all the people involved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was an amazing experience and our favorite dinner date. We’re fortunate to have Chef Forster in Madison.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing night with friends at Delectable. The 11 courses were fantastic, each with a fun and unexpected element. The food was carefully prepared and delicious. The service and ambiance were fantastic. Thank you, Justin!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an amazing and unique dining experience! The food was incredible and the atmosphere was perfect. We loved sitting at the Chef's table and watching first-hand as all 11 courses were prepared and plated. What a great way to celebrate our anniversary with our family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From start to finish, our visit was an absolute delight! The farm-to-table menu featured the freshest products that truly melted in our mouths — we happily enjoyed every bite. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a special surprise from Delec Table, which we deeply appreciated.
I brought along a friend who is a local beef farmer, and even they were impressed by the quality, flavors, and presentation. The entire experience — from the welcoming atmosphere to the outstanding food — was memorable. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was such an unexpected delight. We went with friends and had a wonderful tasting menu meal at the chefs table. The cocktails were great and since they sold the ingredients at the store, we were able to take some goodies home with us to make our favorite drinks later that night too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely one of the best meal experiences of our lives. We can't wait to do it again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most unique and fun dining experience I have ever had...so creative and unbelievably good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So much fun and fabulous food and drink pairings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came here for the first time in January and loved it. The waygu was melt in your mouth perfect. This time had more special effects which was fun and great, but took a star off as I feel quality of food was a bit lower. The waygu was chewy and subpar—surprising. Chef seemed overtired/was complaining about needing a vacation, and the word(?) “herbaceousness” was used to describe 4 different dishes. On a more positive note, you can tell he’s passionate about what he does. Loved the volcanic dish and dessert.
Great tasting experience! We sat at the Chef’s counter and were able to see everything being prepared for presentation. Terrific presentation and interaction with the chef and other staff. I would definitely recommend this experience for a fun evening out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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