Lallande — you were phenomenal! Delicious is simply not a good enough word for this experience. ❤️ We’re visiting Madison from Dubai, and after having some wonderful meals here, Lallande truly stood out. We started with the buttery escargots — honestly, some of the best I’ve ever had! The pork on bread was something different and absolutely delicious, and the cherry sauce on the side hit just the right spot. For mains, we ordered the halibut, which was excellent, and the duck. The duck was a little chewy for me, but the flavors, gravy and sides all came together beautifully. And then came one of my favorite parts of the evening — our server brought us a complimentary beet dish. She mentioned that we had apparently ordered it, but since we hadn’t, she decided to give it to us anyway so we could experience the flavors. What a thoughtful gesture! The beets were so delicious, and we were genuinely touched that she wanted us to try them. For drinks, we had a Pinot Noir, which was lovely, and the White Negroni, which was completely new to me. If you enjoy a strong cocktail, I highly recommend trying it! Of course, dessert was the Basque cheesecake, and it was absolutely delicious. We were already full, but it looked so tempting — and after everything we had eaten being so good, there was no way we were leaving without dessert! 😂 And finally, a HUGE shout-out to our server. The service was exceptional — warm, attentive and genuinely thoughtful. That little gesture with the beets really made an impression on us. Honestly, I haven’t experienced this level of personal, thoughtful service during our travels in America so far. Lallande, thank you for such a memorable evening. The food, the flavors, the service and those little thoughtful touches made this one of our favorite Madison dining experiences. Highly recommend!
