Johnny Delmonico's Reviews

I went here for restaurant week with my fiance! The steak medallions were superb, as was their creme brulee (a nice, crisp topping to it was present).

Went out to dinner with my wife and parents on a Saturday night. When we arrived they took our coats and showed us to our table. The waitress that we had was incredibly knowledgeable about food and drinks and insanely professional and polite. We all ordered steaks with different sides and accompaniments and everything arrived quickly and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend the horseradish sauce as an addition to any cut of meat. The only downside we had was when we were leaving and went to retrieve our coats. At first we were handed the wrong coats even though everything has a tag and number system. Then my father couldn't find his hat. The host and hostess also could not locate his hat and we ended up leaving without it with a promise that they would continue looking and contact us if/when it was found. My mother received a call about an hour and a half later saying they had found it and it had been put into someone else's jacket on accident. All in all it's definitely a very upscale restaurant with great food and service that I would enjoy returning to in the future.

Amazing meal. Had filet, garlic mashed potatoes and French onion soup (not necessarily in that order) Everything including Kerry, our waiter, was wonderful!!

A wonderful dining experience! Great food, terrific atmosphere and truly excellent service. I ve eaten at every steakhouse in Madison and can comfortably say that Johnny Delmonico s is the best.

Great filet mignon, brussel sprouts. Very friendly and elegant.

We ate here last year on valentine's day and had a spectacular meal, we were able to order from the menu and had french onion soup _it was to die for NY strip steak. However as good as it was last year it was equally as bad this year, the steak was tough and had a awful taste we were not able to have the soup and the service was slow and insufficient

Very Disappointing. The restaurant is so loud you cannot even talk amongst yourselves. Actually, you couldn't even hear the waiter address the table.

The service was mediocre at best. Not even close to the expectation of this level of restaurant.

The meal was average and took well over an hour to receive. What made this so frustrating is the restaurant wasn't even busy. Multiple open tables in the dining room.

In summary, not a good experience. I typically frequent another local steak house while visiting the Madison area. I now realize why they were booked for the evening. I would not return.

We showed up on a Saturday night without a reservation. We only had a short wait until they got us a table. The steaks and garlic mashed potatoes were delicious. It was busy and there was a little wait, but the atmosphere was great so we didn't mind.

A nice graduation party with our grandson! Thanks for the dessert! Great hors d'oeuvres and steak and salads.

Got there and there had been 2 big tables seated ahead of us, we had to wait a bit longer then usual but not a big deal. They came and apologized for the wait and then took 50% off our bill. Would definitely go back and I would have paid full price regardless of the wait.

Came to celebrate an anniversary and the food and service was great. Definitely going to come back next time in town.

Great quality food and atmosphere. Service is warm and welcoming.

We went here for New Year's Eve dinner - so good! Service was great, food was better.

The service was impeccable. The food was amazing. Our first time visiting for a 50th birthday was well worth it.

My favorite place for steak in town. Meat and ingredients are outstanding, desert options are the best. Service is excellent. They take online reservations.

Food was good but the restaurant was just a little bit stuffy for me. There's a great option about a block away that has been around for probably four times as long.

Food was good, wine was good, service was less than Desirable. Waited for our check for a very long time. Went to the bar to have an after dinner drink. Bartender waited on several drink orders before us and looked right at us and walked away. We got up and left not happy won t go there again!

Beautiful atmosphere and I loved their lobster bisque.

I had a delightful time last night at Johnny s. Though the restaurant was crowded with guests, the wait staff were quick, friendly and helpful.
My steak was delicious, perfectly seared with a consistent pink color in the middle, a delightful medium rare.
Definitely planning to return.

Filet mignon was delicious, as were the scallops. Hash-browns were hands down the best I ve ever had. Fries and brussels sprouts were delicious sides to share at the table. We had a very friendly waiter who was helpful and fun to chat with!

We recently had dinner at Delmonico's. I have been debating on if I should pay the extra money for the Wagu beef. On this occasion I decided to order the $55.00 Wagu Steak medium rare. It arrived medium well... I also ordered the Creme Brulee. It arrived cold and the top was not browned as it should have been, in fact is was nothing more than granulated sugar. You may wonder why I did not return it. I was with a group and did not want to embarrass the group! One more thing, the asparagus that was ordered was past its prime. It was very large and tasteless not to mention that is was woody! The bad thing about this whole situation is that it was my idea to dine at Delmonico's instead of Rare! I truly hope that you solve your issues and hire a chef that knows the quality of fine dinning!

Thank you

Great steak, nice restaurant decor, friendly staff and try there specialty juice drink (non-alcoholic)!

Absolutely one of the best fine dining experiences we had during our week-long stay in Madison. Are server Jim was very attentive even though it was extremely busy due to Restaurant Week coinciding with our trip. The portions were generous. The price is reasonable. And the drinks excellent.

Excellent service, great ambiance, atmosphere, and great food! What else do you need?!Aged steak was the best and tartar!!!melts in your mouth!!

Had one of the best meals of my life here. Try the lobster bisque...wow

My friend KZ suggested that I try Delmonico's for a romantic night out. The food was amazing. Cynthia, our server, went above and beyond to make the experience truly extraordinary. We're going again soon.

So delish. We had yummy oysters and lovely lobster bisque. Our drinks were perfect. Ours server was so nice and helpful. We loved the Delmonicos Mudslide!

Been here a few times. Great date spot! Parking is close too.

Great place. I just with they would ask people to tale their baseball caps off.

We had surf and turf. I expected the butter to be warmer for the lobster but it wasn t very warm at all. Great waiter who also lived in Houston lol

Not at all consistent. Great one time, awful the next

This has been some of the best service I have received in a long time. To start, the atmosphere is elegant, beautiful and certainly matches the high price tag per steak. The waiters had made my sisters birthday one to remember with custom menu's, and the polite waiter to match it. The food was another high hitter with our family. Everything was cooked to perfection and just what we asked. Over all, it was an amazing night with family.

Fantastic food, excellent service, priced accordingly.

Great steakhouse within walking distance of where we stayed (Hilton Madison Monona Terrace). My wife ordered the Filet Mignon which she said was very good and tender. I ordered the (12oz) New York Strip as I did not feel that the $20 upcharge for the (14oz) Dry Aged New York Strip would be worth that much, I may have been wrong. My steak was an end cut which is known to be a much less desirable cut and the kind that I avoid when shopping out of the meat case. It was tasty enough but (literally) tough to work around the gristle. That was a disappointment, check out the photo of my "leftovers". My measure of a good New York Strip at a premium steakhouse is the kind that I can eat end to end. The hash browns sides were excellent, the Caramel Pecan Cheesecake was interesting.

Service was very friendly and attentive. If we should return I will avoid ordering the New York Strip or make mention of the last one I had.

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Our second time there and will return.

Usually really good. This time chicken tasted off. It didn't taste like the normal good chicken you get . Steak was good but not as flavorful as it should be for a $68 steak.

The restaurant is amazing.
The food is so good. many meats and sea food choices.
Beer - AWESOME!!!

EVERYTHING about Delmonico's is outstanding. One of my favorites.

Food and service was great! Extra bonus was resturant week in Madison! My picture doesn't do the food or taste justice!

Amazing, buttery steaks. I'm not sure what you're doing if you go and don't order a steak.

I went with the crab-stuffed rainbow trout. It was amazing, though I should have went with a steak. Everyone at my table had steaks and were very impressed with them! Service was great as well, but the steaks truly melt in your mouth.

I expected a better experience for the money it costs to dine here. It took over 45 minutes to get our salad/soup and when it arrived the soup was cold. Another 40 minutes to get our meals. Steaks were over cooked compared to order and had obviously not been served when ready. We had a group of six, with 3 couples, one check per couple. They still added a 19% gratuity to all 3 bills, so read it over.

I have had much better service and food for half the price.

Excellent drinks and food. I sampled 3 signature drinks and they are a nice twist on the standard pours. Wine selection is good. Steaks, sides and desserts are all top shelf. Staff can be a bit overwhelmed at times and the dining can get very cramped and loud during high demand times. Overall far more positives than negatives.

Nice area of the city for a walk before and after dining. Very close to the capitol building and not too far from the lake.

Will go again.

Fantastic service and even better food. The 8oz filet was perfect (top three I've had). Although a bit pricey for odds and ends ($16 for three scallops), it's worth it in the end. Top notch!

Great food and service! Ambient and relaxed atmosphere. Lots of mixed drink options as well!

Johnny's has a great catering service which I would suggest to anyone. We had them cater a family gathering and it was amazing! Great idea! Everything was wonderful!

Came in with my wife for happy hour, enjoyed wonderful apps and shared some beers. Ahi tuna, beef tartare, and calamari were all in point! Crab cakes were delicious, but the slaw was a little weird (not bad though). Atmosphere was great, nice medium level jazz music, appropriate for quiet conversation. Staff was friendly and mostly professional. 5/5, would dine again.

Beautiful spot that you will need a reservation to get into. Fantastic food. Get the scallops!

Amazing food and service. Make sure to order the Marrow Butter with your steak!

Very long wait for an over priced meal. We won't go back again.

Oysters...onion soup...onion strings...all good ooohs!

Great food, great staff! Save room for a Grasshopper after dinner!

My husband and I went here for restaurant week and we had a wonderful experience! All of our food was absolutely DELICIOUS! We got the Asian Fried Calamari, Steak, Wild Mushroom Risotto, and Creme Brulee. It is pricy outside of restaurant week but we highly recommend!

Fantastic steak and very attentive and warm waitstaff. Dining room was quiet and well decorated and lit.

Service was great! Wait staff was on point the whole time! Food was almost perfect & the setting was magnificent! Only complaints are the prices could be scaled back about 15% and my wife had to send her steak back due to undercooked. Otherwise! Fabulous place! We will be back!

Warm, elegant atmosphere, attentive service, delicious food. Never felt rushed. Wide variety of drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts. If you are celebrating a special event, they will make it amazing if you call ahead.

The appetizers, soup, and main course were well prepared but lacked flavor. Unfortunately without yummy flavors the food was overpriced. Wait staff was knowledgeable and attentive. There are better options for a high end meal nearby.

Have been several times and would have given higher rating in the past but my almost $70 dry aged steak this trip was only ok...expected more.

Excellent steak, quite possibly the best in Madison.

The customer service is regularly speedy, good vibes, very nice staff. Will come back again when I get in town.

I always enjoy eating at Johnnys. Friendly staff along with a great meal. If you want a night out with your better half or a business meal, they have you covered. My best meal ever was prior to me getting wed, they gave my family and friends a nice a private last meal and I ll always be graceful for that. Thanks staff!

The food was very good and I had a good time. I went to an event and the service was a bit slow. I didn't like the layout or the furniture so much. Delmonico's is a prestigious name and I don't think this particular restaurant quite lives up to the expectation. Perhaps the expectation is hard to live up to, that's why only one star down.

Great steaks, and great service. Make reservations but come 40 minutes early and have one or two at the classic bar before seating.

No diet clear soda at the bar for cocktails, really!?

Food was very good. Service was amazing and our server, Cary, was so friendly, so funny, and so attentive. Food was also pretty expensive. No matter how good a steak is, I find it silly to pay $30+ for a 6oz steak. Truffle fries were amazing. Ahi tartare also amazing. Ordered steak rare and it came rare. Worth it to try at least once.