Amara

4.5

570 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

A heartfelt farewell from Amara...

To our loyal supporters, and this Madison community we love so much - it is with a heavy heart that we must announce the closure of Amara. Following restaurant week, our last day in operation will be dinner service on July 27th.

Thank you for your interest in coming out to Amara for a farewell visit. We highly recommend making a reservation, to ensure we can accommodate your party at your preferred time. Reservations are available at our high tops and in the dining room, but are filling up quickly.

We will be offering dinner service only, and significant discounts. Starting Monday 7/15, we will be offering 50% off all bottles of wine in addition to 25% off all cocktails from the Amara Bar Menu (while supplies last). We are so grateful to our staff, guests, and everyone who has supported us along this journey. It’s one we will miss.

Thank you,
The Amara Team

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 716-7989
Website
http://www.amaramadison.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
670 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705
Neighbourhood
Madison
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amara offers a delightful dining experience with "simply phenomenal" food and drinks. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and "wonderful" open-concept setting. While some dishes may occasionally miss the mark, the restaurant consistently impresses with its ambiance and culinary offerings. Unfortunately, Amara is closing soon, leaving many patrons "very happy" to have enjoyed its unique charm.

572 Reviews

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SallyM
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amara, we will miss you. You have been our go to restaurant for a special and fun night out. So sorry to see you go.
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Bookworks
Milwaukee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our Restaurant Week Dinner at Amara and thought the food was excellent. We think it is sad that they are closing at the end of the week.
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Ray0sun
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Although I’ve only been to this restaurant 3 times, I’ve greatly enjoyed the food and ambiance of the room. It’s like a beautiful greenhouse and I’ll be sad to see it go. Since this is their last week, it was a pleasure to dine here one last time. My boyfriend said he’d especially miss their mozzarella balls and cocktails!
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LaurieM
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sorry that Amara will close July 27 for good. This place was a gem! If you haven’t gone yet TRY to experience it. We will miss it. A truly unique, delicious and beautiful restaurant in a sea of average and repetitive choices.
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WiscTraveler
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the atmosphere & food at Amara! It’s been a great place for special occasions. We’ll miss it! 😢
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ACS71
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place for dinner. Crushed that you are closing.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sorry Amara is closing! Will Lucille and Market remain open?
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FoodFreaks
VIP
Milwaukee
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm going to miss this place and some of their amazing dishes -- especially the ricotta gnocchi, crab and avocado bruschetta, and angry shrimp spiedini. Sophia provided exceptional service for our dinner last night.
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mad2dine
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal, service and drinks. This will be a great loss when it closes soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The vibe and food match perfectly! Great spot for a cocktail or shared apps
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Amara is rated 4.5 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

670 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Madison
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.amaramadison.com/
Phone number
(608) 716-7989

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