Madison is home to slew of fantastic restaurants, but very few of them offer a fine dining experience. L'Etoile risty little place steeped in tradition and quality. It has an endless list of accolades and recognition. I also think it might also be the most expensive restaurant in town.
I came here on my birthday last year and it will probably be on my favorite birthdays. The presentation, the flavor, the service; it's all utterly fabulous. Their wine pairings are what really blew me away. I thought my entire life I just wasn't a wine person, but L'Etoile's sommelier helped me realize I wasn't drinking the RIGHT wine.
If you've got the money, you owe it yourself to see what the fuss is about.