L'Etoile Restaurant

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’Eto

ile 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.

Seremoni Vermillion Rockfish | scallop mousseline, Andy Yang asparagus, caramelized fennel, Snug Haven gem lettuce velou...
05/27/2026

Seremoni Vermillion Rockfish | scallop mousseline, Andy Yang asparagus, caramelized fennel, Snug Haven gem lettuce velouté, radish, bacon

05/21/2026

The L’Etoile Garden has been planted! We cannot wait for the special additions we will be able to add to your plates from our very own green space. Thank you so much to Voss Organics and Urban Land Interest for making this dream a reality!

Our Rhubarb Tart | honey and ginger caramel, Lee Vue rhubarb, apricot sorbet, Rishi Tea earl grey cream
05/14/2026

Our Rhubarb Tart | honey and ginger caramel, Lee Vue rhubarb, apricot sorbet, Rishi Tea earl grey cream

05/06/2026

L’Etoile Wine Director Michael Kwas, in partnership with our friends at , invites you to a special five course dinner on Wednesday, May 20th, featuring the unique and highly sought after small-production wines of Jolie-Laide (), based in Sonoma County, California. Scott Schultz, winemaker at Jolie-Laide, will lead you through a progression of six wines, paired with a five course tasting menu from Chef Tory and the L’Etoile team featuring early spring fare.

For further information and to purchase tickets, please head to our website or use the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there!

Roots Down Community Farm Gem Lettuce | Don’s Produce fried green tomatoes, pickled beets, Murphy’s Farm cottage cheese ...
05/01/2026

Roots Down Community Farm Gem Lettuce | Don’s Produce fried green tomatoes, pickled beets, Murphy’s Farm cottage cheese goddess, gochujang hot honey, hazelnut 🥬

We invite you to join us Wednesday, May 20th at L'Etoile for a special dinner celebrating the unique and highly sought a...
04/28/2026

We invite you to join us Wednesday, May 20th at L'Etoile for a special dinner celebrating the unique and highly sought after small production wines of Jolie-Laide, based in Sonoma County, California. Scott Schultz, winemaker at Jolie-Laide, will lead you through a progression of six wines, paired with a five course tasting menu from Chef Tory and the L'Etoile team featuring early spring fare. Founded in 2010, the wines of Jolie-Laide are limited to some 500 cases per year, and are made using simple, time-honored methods: whole cluster, foot crushed, indigenous yeasts, and aged in neutral oak, with little to no sulfur added.

L’Etoile has partnered with Square Wine Company to make these selections available for purchase following the event.

For further information and to purchase tickets, please head to our website or use the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at L’Etoile! We will be offering a four course pre-fixe menu on Sunday, May 10th. Reservations av...
04/24/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day at L’Etoile! We will be offering a four course pre-fixe menu on Sunday, May 10th. Reservations available on our website.

Join us on Tuesday, April 21st for the fourth event of our 50th Anniversary Dinner Series: a special dinner featuring co...
04/02/2026

Join us on Tuesday, April 21st for the fourth event of our 50th Anniversary Dinner Series: a special dinner featuring contestants from the acclaimed Bravo TV series Top Chef! We are excited to be joined by Chef Lee Anne Wong (Top Chef Season 1, final four; chef-partner of Koko Head Cafe, Honolulu, HI), Chef Michelle Wallace (Top Chef Season 21, final six & Fan Favorite; chef-owner of B’Tween Sandwich Co, Houston, TX) and Chef Dan Jacobs (Top Chef Season 21, runner-up; chef-owner of EsterEv & DanDan, Milwaukee, WI) at L’Etoile for an extraordinary evening of dining! These amazing Chefs will collaborate with Chef Tory on a five course tasting menu experience, accompanied by a beverage pairing from the L’Etoile team. Reservations available now.

L'Etoile welcomes graduates and their families, and those celebrating Mother's Day, on May 8th, 9th, and 10th with a fou...
02/19/2026

L'Etoile welcomes graduates and their families, and those celebrating Mother's Day, on May 8th, 9th, and 10th with a four course prix-fixe menu at $175 per guest, with optional and additional wine pairings curated by sommelier Michael Kwas. Reservations will be available starting today at 2pm, please visit our website. We look forward to celebrating with you!

We are thrilled to announce the third event of our 50th Anniversary Dinner Series: A special dinner featuring our friend...
02/18/2026

We are thrilled to announce the third event of our 50th Anniversary Dinner Series: A special dinner featuring our friends and Milwaukee area James Beard award-winning Chefs! We are honored to welcome Chef Justin Aprahamian of Sanford, Chef Dane Baldwin of The Diplomat, Chef Milunka Radicevic of Three Brothers, and Chef Adam Siegel of Lupi & Iris to L’Etoile! Join us for what is sure to be an extraordinary evening of dining with a six course tasting menu experience, accompanied by a beverage pairing from the L’Etoile team. Tickets available on our website.

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

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