First of all, I am dismayed at any negative reviews this place has received. Just walking in here you can tell this place is one of the hidden treasures of Madison. It is truly a small business the owner is the chef and the waitress that was there the night I went was super nice. The meals you get here are unique and the menu changes every week, you can go on to their blog to see what the chef has decided to make this week. (How cool!!) Going to a small restaurant like this feels like you are patronizing the arts.
I went here for an african-themed dinner with my boyfriend. I got a vegetarian african stew, he got a chicken dish and we shared a dessert and a greek appetizer. We went late on a Friday in mid November and we were the only ones in the restaurant. (We felt a little bad....) The food was all fantastic and the boy and I cleared our plates despite being very very full. The stew was thick and good; it had the flavor, attention and uniqueness put into it that your mom (or a friend from west africa) would put into cooking a home meal for you. The appetizers were terrific and fresh, it came with some great fresh feta cheese and a spinach cheese phyllo dough pastry.
I really want to come back when they do italian. I'm sure it'll be awesome.