The Deliciouser: Modern Spice Shop & Restaurant

These folks know how it's done. Phenomenal drinks, exquisite food, and the best of the best service. Their spices are top-notch and highly recommended. Don't know what to do with their spices?! No problem.. they have professional recipe cards for all of them. 10/10 experience. Would recommend to a friend. Thank you all for making our day!

My wife and I have been on a food tour of Madison for the last few years. There's so much good here. But this is the best (with the debatable exception of Nook, which is much harder to get reservations at). The vibes are immaculate. The food is texture-first (not what I would expect for a spice shop). Service is kind and attentive and personable. Mark my words -- James Beard winner in the making.

The berber steak was sooooooo good. the tomato toast special was second best but everything we ate was really good and tue cocktails were excellent also. they were also really cute that it was our anniversary and left us a little note and some madeline. will definitely be back.

This past Wednesday my husband David & I went to The Deliciouser for their Super Tuscan Dinner. It was exquisite. My favorite meals are always ones that leave me with nearly nothing to criticize. I didn’t once have to think about seasoning or if something wasn’t cooked just perfectly…only to gush about how well all the flavors melded together, how every ingredient was crucial, how wonderfully balanced & delightful each bite was. Nothing fancy here…just rustic food, elevated, with nowhere to hide. I felt like I was in Tuscany sharing Sunday dinner with a local family…this food was better than any I had while I was in the actual place. My favorite courses were the 1st & 3rd. I eat everything, but don’t love gorgonzola…however, this lovely piece of Batch bread would not have been as moreish without it & I ate every bite. I’ve had pasta stuffed with squash & a butter sage sauce dozens of times…rarely successful…but I keep trying because I really want it to be. He dialed this in with skillful precision. At first it came across as too sweet, but the more I ate…I wouldn’t change a thing with the exception of…why is it gone…eyeing the other people at my table…thinking about creating a distraction while I steal a single agnolotti from their plate. Who would notice? Salty sweet is my love language & they got it right right down to the salt on the dessert. The tiramisu is worth mentioning because that is not a dessert I would order (but David often does). Again, so seldom executed correctly…this was the BEST version I have ever put in my mouth. The chef was friendly & knowledgeable & the servers were as well. They do special themed dinners on Wednesdays & usually serve regular meals Thursday-Saturday. Last night began a brand new autumn menu for them & I am excited to go back & try it.

In town, from Milwaukee, for the Secret Spring Dinner, with daughter #3 & BF. The 6-course dinner with chef Patrick was beautiful, creative & exceptionally delicious. The coconut curried shrimp & turbot w/chanterelles were as good as any Michelin starred place, that I’ve been. The paired drinks (al Dr Martin Foys @ GinPennant) were liquified art. I’ve had many drinks in many places, but I gotta say that GinPennant’s concoctions were intense & complex—an education in elevated booze(s). Thank you!

Love this place. It's adorable and feels like I'm eating in someone's dining room. Love that the kitchen is RIGHT THERE. had the supper club steak fries and it was the most flavorful meal I think I have ever had. But not in an overwhelming way. The steak was so tender and perfectly seasoned. The Polenta cake is one of the best desserts in Madison.

Had a fabulous cocktail and shishito peppers! I was a bit nervous about my cocktail choice because it had lavender in the ingredients but i shouldn't have been! These folks know how to balance flavors— be in cocktail or spices. Making a point to go back soon for a full dinner. I really enjoy the patio: it's a bit off the beaten track and well set-up with umbrellas. (ignore the ugly blue bowl by the laptop. that's mine!)

Best resturant in Madison I traveled 4.160 Miles from Denmark with my cousin to taste the food and it was worth every penny, if u are in Madison its a must to try it, seriously if i could give it 6 stars i would in every category. Upcomming michelin resturant. A picture aswell to prove I traveled for it belive it or not