One of my favorite restaurants in Madison, hands down. That being said I wonder if maybe A Pig In A Fur Coat is a bit over rated? Either way, Chef Bonnano should be congratulated for his recognition at the national level and his innovative dishes.
Located on Willy St, A Pig In A Fur Coat offers snack, small plate, and entree sized dishes in a cozy, family style atmosphere (meaning you may sit at a table with strangers, obviously divided into your party and the other). My understanding is that the goal of this restaurant when it first opened was to offer up scale dishes in a laid back atmosphere. I think it's fair to agree that the goal is easily achieved.
Flavors are decadent and rich. Some of my favorites include the meatballs with bone marrow butter, lamb carpaccio, and wagyu ribeye. The meats are always cooked appropriately and of high quality. There is also always some type of addition to the dish that adds a wow factor. An example is the bone marrow butter on the meatballs where there is a rich umami quality that is hard to find.
Service and drinks are great as well. Overall a great dining experience and in Madison second to none for what A Pig In A Fur Coat is trying to achieve.