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Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, Belleville, WI

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

4.7
4.7
945 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is located on the banks of the Sugar River in Paoli, WI. The Schoolhouse was built in 1864 and was converted into a restaurant in 2008. We pride ourselves in supporting local vendors and ingredients to bring you the best quality dishes.

Enjoy a meal in our beautiful bistro or on the deck/patio as weather permits. We have a great selection of wine, cocktails, and carry a variety of domestic and craft beers.

The Schoolhouse is also a great venue for small events - micro weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, and any other celebrations!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 848-6261
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Luis Garcia
  • Private party facilities
    We book private events tailored to your specific needs. Please call for details! 608-848-6261
  • Neighbourhood
    Madison
  • Parking details
    Also Available Street Parking- No Cost Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for brunch

  • Madison

    Best Overall

  • Madison

    Best Food

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Ambience

  • Madison

    Innovative

  • Madison

    Hot spot

  • Madison

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Madison

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

  • Madison

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, nestled in a charmingly renovated schoolhouse, offers "excellent" cuisine and "fantastic" service. Guests rave about its "great brunch menu" and "wonderful ambiance." Outdoor seating by the river is a delight, and music on the patio enhances the experience. A hidden gem near Madison with a creative menu.

945 Reviews
  1. Judith

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent service and the food is outstanding.

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  2. ANDREA

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I both had Prime Rib sandwiches and they were flavorful and very tender! We’ll definitely be back. Each time we visit we are very pleased with the food and excellent service. Kudos to the chef and staff!

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  3. Mary pat

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forrest was great as usual. Food lovely. We had out of town guests and they really enjoyed brunch. Personally I wish they would do the mussels with just white wine and garlic. The chorizo ruins them for me.

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  4. Jennifer

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don't seat anyone right in front of the music re-arrange the room

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  5. Elizabeth

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place -gorgeous inside, professional & courteous staff, quiet and the food is Stellar -a little pricey but good portion sizes

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  6. Cynthia

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Soup, dessert, drinks were great. Prime rib gristly w a strange brown drab sauce on it. Not too tasty of a cut, and pricey. Ambiance was cool, but high tops are terrible for someone w short legs, and too bar-like for fancy atmosphere.

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  7. Peg

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything is great except for one thing. I had requested a quiet area and fortunately, even though we weren’t seated in a quiet area, the people around us were very quiet. The other comment I would like to make is that our server did not know that I had noted It was a birthday brunch, celebrating a big birthday for one of us. I think you should have been told that before serving us.

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  8. Kirby

    Milwaukee

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting for our anniversary celebration dinner and will definitely go back. Delicious food and outstanding service.Forest was great server.

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  9. Jeri

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received the warmest and exuberant welcome from the staff when our party of 6 arrived. We were given an excellent table in the center of the dining room, and the service was impeccable the entire evening. The menu was seasonal, fresh, and creative, and we loved everything we ordered. The peach and tomato salad with whipped goat cheese and homemade saltines was especially wonderful. Fantastic wine list, too! We'll be back to this darling spot!

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  10. Terrie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful double birthday brunch. Very accommodating and made up a custom appetizer for us

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FAQs

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 848-6261.

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 945 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

6857 Paoli Rd, Belleville, WI 53508

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Madison
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Also Available Street Parking- No Cost Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luis Garcia
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (608) 848-6261
  • Private party facilities
    We book private events tailored to your specific needs. Please call for details! 608-848-6261
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