We spotted Nostrano whilst strolling around the Capitol, & recognized it from a recent list of Madison's 20 Hottest Restaurants. It lived up to its ranking.
Cocktails were fantastic, my rum punch with hibiscus flavored ice cubes: now THAT'S what's up. The salad was just okay, but my girlfriends kind of brisket sandwich was great, & i think im comfortable saying that my whitefish sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I've had in as long as I can remember. 100 delicious flavors playing off of eachother, & drowning in sauce just the way I like it. Delicious. The place also has a great look to it.
The only thing keeping me from posting 5 stars is the fact that I only had lunch there. If I ever make it back to Madison for dinner there & it delivers like lunch did, I might have to boost this baby on up.