Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

4.8

953 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Website
http://www.schoolhousebistro.com/
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

Location
6857 Paoli Rd, Belleville, WI 53508
Area
Madison
Parking details
Also Available Street Parking- No Cost Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

New Year's Eve Menu
US$120.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
4 courses at $120 per person - this price does not include tax, gratuity, or drinks.

Popular dishes

Moules & FritesUS$18.00
Guajillo cream, chorizo, fresh herbs, grilled lemon, garlic aioli
Peaches & Tomato SaladUS$18.00
Whipped chevre, red onions, sunflower sprouts, fresh herbs, citrus vinaigrette, house made saltines
Lamb MeatballsUS$18.00
Espagnole sauce, baguette, Italian salsa verde
Bread & ButterUS$6.00
Sourdough baguette | honey chive butter
Soup du JourUS$7.00

Salads

Add to your salad | chicken $6 | scallops $12 | shrimp $6

Honey Hill Farm SpinachUS$16.00
Local spinach, lardons, red onions, cherry tomatoes, grated boiled egg, whipped chevre, warm maple bacon dressing
RoquefortUS$16.00
Belgian endive lettuce, walnuts, local pears or apples, roasted figs, pear vinaigrette
CaesarUS$16.00
Local romaine lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, brioche croutons, pecora nociolla crisps, buttermilk caeser dressing
SchoolhouseUS$8.00
Local greens, radishes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, cherry tomatoes, tarragon dressing

What 953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Wisconsin
Great for brunch
Madison
Best Overall
Madison
Best Food
Madison
Best Service
Madison
Best Ambience
Madison
Hot spot
Madison
Neighbourhood gem
Madison
Great for outdoor dining
Madison
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "great service." Visitors praise its charming atmosphere and creative menu, featuring standout dishes like Beef Wellington and Chilean sea bass. The friendly staff, including servers like Aiden and Forest, enhance the experience. A "hidden gem" in a historic setting.

953 Reviews

J
Jeff
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience again. Been there twice and is now hands down my favorite restaurant in the Madison area
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Beth
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat next to a larger party that was pretty loud. It was at times harder for us to hear each other. Otherwise, the food and service were fantastic as always.
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Rachel
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great brunch. The staff was friendly and professional. They service was amazing. The space is lovely. The food was delicious. Everything our group ate was exceptional.
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Lynn
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience. Quiet and intimate. Delicious food at very reasonable prices. Attentive staff.
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Dawn
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This fabulous restaurant never fails to exceed our expectations! We loved the delicious, high quality, creative food which is always beautifully presented. Even though it was a busy Saturday evening, our party of 5 enjoyed wonderful, attentive service and everything went smoothly. We have eaten here many times and are never disappointed in our selections. This time, we enjoyed fresh salads, a goat cheese appetizer and entrees of tenderloin, sea bass and mushroom risotto. We appreciate the attention to detail of the charming atmosphere, excellent music and nothing is lacking. The staff is amazing and Chef Luis is superb. Looking forward to our next visit already!
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Bill
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Crab and salmon burger and prime rib panini both with frites. Meals were very tasty. The burger was a bit spicy-the sauce could have come separately.
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Jan
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The music was too loud…actually a great group but would have been so much more enjoyable had they been placed in the foyer when you walked in…more background music than so overwhelming that you could not talk to your dinner mates. A couple tables asked to be moved which should have been a signal to the staff.
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Steven
VIP
Milwaukee
56 reviews
2.0
56 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful re-do of old school. Salads, bread, and soup were good though the soup needed to be warmer. The entrees, however, were awful. Trout special tasteless, couscous cold. Risotto overly sweet, odd for any risotto. Beef Wellington was dry, overcooked, flavorless, with cold broccoli and tasteless mashed potatoes. Very disappointing dining experience.
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Judith
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent service and the food is outstanding.
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ANDREA
Milwaukee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 November 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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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 4.8 stars by 953 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

6857 Paoli Rd, Belleville, WI 53508

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.schoolhousebistro.com/
Phone number
(608) 848-6261
Private party facilities
We book private events tailored to your specific needs. Please call for details! 608-848-6261

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Menu

Popular dishes

Beef Wellington

Brunch Burger

Bistro Burger

Menu

Starters

Moules & FritesUS$18.00

Peaches & Tomato SaladUS$18.00

Lamb MeatballsUS$18.00

Bread & ButterUS$6.00

Soup du JourUS$7.00

Salads

Honey Hill Farm SpinachUS$16.00

RoquefortUS$16.00

CaesarUS$16.00

SchoolhouseUS$8.00

What 953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information