If you're looking for brunch in Madison, this is it. Come right at 9, or make a reservation, to get a seat by the windows.
The special this morning was a dish of baked eggs over tomato ratatouille with pesto and parmesan, served with crostini. Everything about it was perfect.
Husband got a half-dozen oysters, three of their four varieties, and was sequentially impressed with each pair. The plate of cured meats, olives, and duck liver mousse might have been the best thing he's eaten all week. He's currently spooning the mousse out of the small bowl because he's out of bread but he can't stop eating it. Meats were perfect and sliced just right.
The atmosphere is light and airy. The staff is knowledgable and very obliging. If I could start every day with brunch at Sardine I would be perfectly happy forever.