Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image
2008 Conference
University of Wisconsin-Madison
June 11-14, 2008

schedule | presentation guidelines | A/V equipment policy | banquet
about Madison | travel | lodging | dining | call for papers

Restaurants Near Campus

Angelic Brewing Company: 322 W. Johnson Street. 257-2707. (L, D)   $4-$14.
Pasta, sandwiches and locally brewed tap beers.

Buraka: 543 State Street.  255-3646. (L, D)   $7.25-$10.
East African cuisine. 

Caspian Cafe: 610 University Avenue. 259-9009. (L)   $6-$8.50
Persian cuisine; hummus, shish kebabs, Persian ice cream. Vegetarian and vegan choices.

Chautara: 334 State Street. 251-3626. (L, D)   $6-$13.
Cuisine from the Himalayan Region. Nepal - Tibet - India.

Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry:  317 N Frances St.  259-0000
Hamburgers, steaks, Tuna, Buffalo, Ostrich Veggie Burgers, Homemade desserts-chili-soups.

Ginza Tokyo:   122 State St.  661-8890
Japanese dining experience, including-Hibachi, dining, sushi bar, private tea houses and full service bar.

Himal Chuli: 318 State Street.  251-9225.  $8-$10.
Nepali cuisine.  Note: does not accept credit cards.

Husnu’s: 547 State Street. 256-0900. (L, D)   $5.95-$10.95
Turkish dishes and Italian specialties with fresh fish and daily specials.

Ian’s Pizza. 319 N. Frances Street. 257-9248.  $3-$18.
Pizza by the Pie or by the Slice.

Kabul: 541 State Street. 256-6322. (L, D)    $5-$10.95.
Featuring Afghanistan and Mediterranean cuisine.

King of Falafel: 453 W. Gilman Street. 255-2622. (L, D)   $4-$10.
Middle Eastern cuisine, including salads, tabouleh, kefta kabob, and maza veggie sampler platter.

Mad City Crab House.  122 State Street.  310-6933.  $9-$20.
Specializing in crab and seafood dishes.  Also serve some beef and chicken.

Mediterranean Cafe: 625 State Street. 251-8510. (L, D)
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

Nitty Gritty:  223 N Frances St.  251-2521
Hamburgers and sandwiches.  Madison’s official birthday place.  Serves food until late.

Porta Bella: 425 N. Frances Street. 256-3186. (D)   $6-$17.
Italian cuisine, pizza and ice cream drinks, plus a wine bar serving hors d’oeuvres.

Saz: 558 State Street.  256-1917.  $5-$8.
Mexican, Turkish, Greek cuisine. 

Sunroom Cafe: 638 State Street. 255-1555. (B, L, D)    $3.99-$12.95.
European-style cafe.

Takara: 315 State Street.  268-0188. (L, D)    $2-$17.
Japanese grill, miso soup, tempura, and sushi.

Tutto Pasta Trattoria:  305 State Street.  294-1000. (L, D)     $7.95-$11.95.
Madison’s largest selection of authentic Italian dishes.
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Vientiane Palace: 151 W. Gorham Street. 255-2848. (L, D)   $5-$8.25.
Lao and Thai food including spicy soups, curries and stir-fries. Vegetarian versions are available for all dishes.

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar: 449 State Street. 255-5020. (L, D)    $2.50-$18.
Over 40 kinds of sushi along with familiar Japanese dishes such as tempura and teriyaki.

Restaurants Near Capitol Square

Bellini Italian Restaurant & Lounge:  401 E Washington Ave   250-0097
Italian cuisine in a renovated old church.

Blue Marlin:  101 N. Hamilton Street.  255-2255. (D)    $6.50-$34.95.
Fresh grilled seafood, including swordfish, tuna, salmon, soft-shelled crab and, on occasion, marlin. Outdoor seating available. Reservations recommended.

Brocach Irish Pub: 7 W. Main Street.  255-2015. (L, D)    $8-$18.
Bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, filet of salmon, roasted half chicken.

Cafe Continental: 108 King Street.  251-4880. (L, D)    $9-$27.   
Italian, Greek and French food, cooked over an open flame. 

Café Costa Rica: 141 S. Butler St.  Madison. 356-9830. $6-$8.
Madison’s only Costa Rican restaurant.  Curries and empanadas are the specialties.

Cafe Porta Alba: 15 N. Butler St. 441-0202.  $10-$15.
Pizza and other traditional Italian dishes.

Casbah: 119 E. Main Street.  255-2272. (L, D)   $5.75-$15.95.
Mediterranean.  Lamb, beef, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. 

Cocoliquot: 225 King Street.  255-2626.  $19-$28.
French Bistro cuisine.

Fresco: 227 State St. 608-663-7374.  $15-$28.
Contemporary American cuisine.  Located on the rooftop of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
 
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company: 123 E. Doty Street. 284-0000. (L, D)     $2.95-$13.95.
Traditional English-style pub fare.

Harvest:  21 N. Pinckney Street.  255-6075. (D)    $16-$25.
Modern interpretations of French and American cuisines spotlighting local and organically grown ingredients.

Ian’s Pizza: 115 State Street. 442-3535.   $3-$18.
Pizza by the Pie or by the Slice.

Jo’s Tazzina:  45 S. Bassett Street.  819-1082. (B, L, D)    $2-5.50.
Sandwiches, soups, salads, espresso bar, milkshakes, pastries. 

Johnny Delmonico’s: 130 S. Pinckney Street.  257-8325. (D)    $15-$35. 
New York-style steak house.

L’Etoile: 25 N. Pinckney Street. 251-0500. (D)     $18-$28.
Nationally recognized, featuring locally grown ingredients in season.

Maharani: 380 W. Washington Ave., 251-9999.   $10-$15.
Indian cuisine.   Known for their daily lunch buffet (a bargain at $7.95).   

Marigold Kitchen: 118 S. Pinckney Street.  661-5559. (B, L)       $4-$11.
Breakfast entrees, sandwiches, salads, stews, and soups. 

Natt Spil:  211 King Street.  No phone. (D)
.Dinner. New dishes every week.

Ocean Grill:  117 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd   285-2582
Extensive wine list &flights, fresh, innovative seafood and steak plates in a contemporary setting.

 Paisan’s: 131 West Wilson. 257-3832. (L, D)    $3.50-$9.
Italian dishes featuring the Garibaldi sandwich, homemade pasta and thin-crust pizza.   (to open  in new location mid-end of June)

Restaurant Magnus: 120 E. Wilson Street.  258-8787. (D)    $15-$22.
South American Cuisine. Lamb, Argentinian filet mignon, fresh ahi tuna, duck, etc.

Restaurant Muramoto:  106 King Street.  260-2680. (L, D)    $8-$12.
Pan-Asian bistro. 

The Old Fashioned:  23 N Pickney St.  310-4545
Hearty Wisconsin food, lazy susans, hamburgers.  Open late.

Tornado Club: 116 S. Hamilton Street. 256-3570. (D)     $14-$32.
Known for steaks and specialties such as venison and seafood.