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Contemporary Coastal Cuisine - Amara, Madison, WI

Amara

4.5
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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Dining areas

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Madison
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. SallyM

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 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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  2. Bookworks

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 22 July 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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  3. Ray0sun

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 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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  4. LaurieM

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 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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  5. WiscTraveler

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 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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  6. ACS71

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 July 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 July 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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  8. FoodFreaks

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 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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  9. mad2dine

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 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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FAQs

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.

Google Map for Amara

670 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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