I am guilty of overlooking this gem in Madison. Greenbush is a venerable classic that I need to come to more often.
We stopped in on a Saturday night and Greenbush delivered. We were on the fence between pizza or pasta and opted for pasta. We ordered spaghetti and meatballs, pasta carbonara, and fettuccine with a gorgonzola sauce. All three were spot on but I felt the fettuccine was the clear winner. The cream sauce was not as rich as it sounds on paper and when paired with the smoked chicken and walnuts, it was the incredible. Along with the food, Greenbush also serves up some inventive cocktails. Think of craft cocktails without the sometimes tedious backstory or the mustached mixologist. Their version of a sidecar was delicious.
Great staff. Cozy atmosphere. Great food. What more could/would someone need?