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    Pig in a Fur Coat

    4.4 (563 reviews)
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    Lamb Belly
    Rie U.

    TLDR: A MAGICAL place that brings my inner fat kid so much joy. We came here for their New Years Eve prefix dinner. I had been here several years ago when I worked a gig in Madison, and thought it was truly amazing without any of the pretension that comes with restaurants of this caliber. I forget birthdays and anniversaries but I'll #NeverForget their yolk filled raviolo. We had zero expectations bc we've literally never had an amazing prefix meal before--until NYE!! Even their salad was so fucking tasty! The Scallop Souffle was the fluffiest damn souffle I've ever had. The rich umami was so perfect with the koji brown butter... their Potato Filled Casoncelli was *chef's kiss*. The black truffle was just so incredibly tasty. It took everything in my bf to not lick the plate clean. He would've if the restaurant wasn't so packed! The Bison Wellington had the best demiglace sauce ever. Would've bathed in it if I could... We were SO FULL but SO SAD when the meal ended!!! I would happily give up my first born child for another meal there.

    Beets
    Cristin N.

    Giving this "really liked" status, maybe not quite to "love". Reserving that for the few faves I will go back to regularly. Don't get me wrong - you will have a great creative meal here. It's fun to sit outside on Willy St and watch people pass by. The menu is eclectic. Our server was really sweet and attentive. Totally worth a try and this might be your "love".

    Cheesecake
    Sho R.

    I stopped by on a Saturday evening for dinner. I reserved ahead of time, otherwise I may not have recieved a seat. I decided to go for the 4 course chef's tasting. It was $75. Essentially chef randomly picks 4 items from each course for you. So 2 different people picking it is probably going to get 2 sets of dishes. Dinner started with a complimentary duck liver mousse. This dish was very small, but had flavors. Then cam the first item, bison tartare with crostini. It had a raw feeling to it, as with all tartare. That was my least favorite item. Cavatelli was the next item. It was a very flavorful pasta with snails. Lamb belly was the entree item. It was a very fatty cut of lamb. The dish was very flavorful as well. Dessert course of the dinner was cheesecake, which was good as well. Overall I think the dining experience was worth it.

    egg yolk ravioli
    Michelle L.

    expensive spot with a cute interior and outdoor seating - definitely draws an older crowd, most people were at least in their 30s. service was pretty impressive, although our server's spiel felt very well rehearsed. food was delicious, the focaccia goes CRazyyyyy. roasted garlic was infused into its layers, and the olive oil to dip in was perf. oreganata was not what i expected, since it was all mixed together and like placed on a shell? it was a little salty for my liking imo the raviolo was unlike anything i'd ever tasted and was just a gooey mess. the yolk breaking was so satisfying. the lamb belly was bigger than i thought but was super fatty. it was also on the expensive end ($45) so can't say i was a massive fan of this one tbh

    Delicious short rib
    PJ C.

    We had an excellent meal here. First make sure to have a reservation because this place is small. (Warning if you don't cancel by 8am the morning of they say they might charge you $25). Second know that it features "small plates" that are meant to be shared though the prices are not small (but the food is well worth it). The plates come out in a random order. From most delicious to pretty darn hood here is what we ate: 1. Yolk Filled Raviolo with ricotta, bacon, brown butter and Brussel sprouts - wow was that great. This was the biggest surprise of the night! 2. The Short Rib was tender with a sauce that was divine. 3. Foie Gras Mousse was creamy and subtle on a pastry that was airy. 4. The Risotto was good though a bit bland compared to the other dishes - it could have used more bacon! The service was very good - helpful in navigating their process and attentive. We will be back but I will make sure to study the menu ahead of time to make sure there are items of interest since it is small.

    Cheesecake

    I am very unsure how to review this place. My friend and I went here for the first time last night and it was kind of a mixed bag. The service and drinks were great and all three of the small plates/appetizers we got were STUNNING. The focaccia, tartare and foie gras were perfect and we were blown away. However, both of us got pasta that was... very mid. The raviolo was a strange preparation, considering it just had a slice of bacon on top and was drowning in parm and browned butter. It tasted just okay, but the preparation was odd and my friend also thought the tortellini was just okay. We also split the cheesecake and it was very very lackluster. So I'd say overall it's worth a stop here for the drinks and small bites alone, but maybe avoid the pasta and cheesecake.

    Beets
    Rick R.

    I finally visited after hearing great things for a few years! There were 5 of us, including a vegan, which I noted in the reservation, and they accommodated. One of the members in our group had been many times and made recommendations. The vegan ordered Beets, and the Chef also prepared a Sunchokes dish for her (not pictured). The rest of us shared Octopus, two housemade pasta dishes (Yolk Filled Raviolo & Butternut squash Angnolini), Foie Gras Mousse, Double Pork Chop with sauerkraut and Kabocha squash, and Jerk Rabbit. The octopus was a bit tough and "rubbery," but tasted good. The other dishes were on point! The Jerk Rabbit was our favorite because it was just a flavor explosion, simply amazing! The foie gras was a close second for flavor and texture, and the pork chop was perfectly cooked and succulent! Our server was outstanding! At one point, he noted a subtle use of an ingredient for a dish that would not work for the vegan in our group, which she appreciated. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would certainly go back.

    Raviolo and Carpaccio

    This has become my favorite restaurant in Madison! A gem that only gets better over time. Bartender Bryson is outstanding, and every time I come in I feel comfortable and happy. The warm and tasteful decorations contribute to the positive space. The food is always delicious, and I especially love it when Chef brings it out personally. Their menu is always fresh and creative. I can tell that great care and effort goes into the food and dining experience as a whole. Definitely go check it out!!

    Charcuterie and Cheese Platter
    Vivienne Q.

    A really cute restaurant with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Dishes are small but shareable. Drinks are STRONG, be warned (can be good or bad depending on the person)! I have to give it to them, the Salumi e Formaggi charcuterie board is one of the best cheese plates I have ever had. Every ingredient on there, from the salami to the crostini, to the cornichons (tiny pickles), to the mustard, and even the pate (!!) complimented each other perfectly. After having it here, I actually went home and bought each ingredient just to try to recreate the board we had here. Cannot recommend this dish more. We also got a couple of the pasta dishes. Everything is flavorful, but portions are too small. We had to order one more thing off the menu after our main meal because we were still hungry! Will be back again, my mouth is watering just thinking about that charcuterie board.

    Ericka B.

    Went here for my birthday dinner as a special treat after hearing from so many friends that the food is great. They definitely lived up to expectations! We got a reservation right as they opened and had the option to eat either outside or inside, so of course we chose outside. Our waitress was quick to come over and fully explain the menu since it was our first time there. She also made some recommendations based off of the chef's preferences. We ended up getting a fancy mocktail, letting the bartender have some fun, and a cocktail that was scotch based. Both were quite tasty. As for the food, we got an appetizer of the Fischer Farm Tortellini en Brodo, the Jerk Rabbit, and the Porchetta. All were fantastic! I don't think I've ever had a better tasting broth with the appetizer and the presentation of it was very fun as it was in a clear tea/coffee cup. The Jerk Rabbit was super flavorful and had hints of the spice that you expected which was tamed by the greek yogurt sauce. The carrots were cooked to the best texture by having a little crunch and the sweetness of them played great with the salty of the rabbit. The Porchetta was a generous portion that felt like just the right amount. It melted in the mouth and the additional flavors including the 'nduja really benefited the dish. The almond also added a nice crunch. Overall, it was fantastic, and I'm kind of disappointed that we didn't end up getting dessert. Our mistake! We will have to come back to try out some more of the food.

    Foie Gras Mousse
    Jenny Z.

    This is a must stop for a nicer dinner in Madison. One of the best dinners. They have a tight menu featuring a handful of starters, 4 pastas and 4 entrees. Every dish hit the mark and more, but the gnocchi (featuring huitlacoche!) and bison short rib shouldn't be missed. We started with some focaccia, beets and foie gras mousse. I hadn't eaten much foie gras before and this is a super interesting appetizer to try. Sweet and savory. Beets and focaccia both incredible, and I also really enjoyed my cocktail. Then we shared the chitarra pasta and the gnocchi. Both great - with the chitarra being on the lighter side, and the gnocchi being highly flavorful and savory and delicious. The gnocchi looked slightly pan fried too so there is some crispiness to them. Perfect in every way. The entrees we ordered were the fish and the bison. The fish is lighter in flavor. I enjoyed the roe that came on top of it. The bison short rib was really one of a kind. So well prepared and the meat tasted so tender, despite being a leaner protein. This was a crowd favorite. Service was really attentive throughout the night and it was super relaxing sitting out on the patio with our dog! I'd definitely return here -- check out their sandwich shop next door as well.

    Aww Nuts!
    Grace S.

    Great spot with creative dishes. Dining at Pig in a Fur Coat is always an experience. The beet salad had beets three ways. Definitely the best beets I've ever had. The dish was beautiful, creative, and refreshing. The octopus dish was so incredible that we ended up ordering two portions. I didn't love the bison tartare. The meat was too tough and stringy for a tartare and I would have preferred a classic beef. The egg yolk ravioli was delicious. A little heavy on the lemon. It's topped with a great piece of bacon, but the bacon being in a strip makes it hard to get all of the elements in one bite. The cavatelli was good, but probably my least favorite item of what we ordered. I ordered the Aww Nuts! cocktail, and it is the best cocktail I've had in ages! It seems tart at first, then the aftertaste is creamy and spiced. Truly a journey! We had the Foie Gras Mousse as our dessert, since it is on the sweeter side. it is buttery and a great last bite. We ended our meal with Irish cream and espresso. The espresso brought me right back to Europe. The Irish cream was great as well; I wish I remembered what brand it was! Can't wait to go back and try more items. I hope they bring back the jerk rabbit!

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    The food is absolutely amazing!!! Definitely recommend! The octopus was prepared perfectly! Service is wonderful.

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    Amazing food and great service. Small plate model letter so many different dishes ! Great place to explore so many unique tastes !

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    Overrated and not memorable unfortunately. The food was nearly inedible in an effort to be inventive.

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    Very fun spot. Came with party of five sampled most menu items. The foie gras was the best I have ever eaten. A hidden gem in Madison!

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