At Liliana’s, the ambience, music, cuisine, and atmosphere transport you from Fitchburg, Wisconsin to the vibrant streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Entering the high style, full service restaurant and bar, you walk down an interior walkway, surrounded by French wrought ironwork, coach lanterns, an exposed wine cellar, and New Orleans images, toward a dancing fountain and an elegant table with white linen, set with polished wineglasses and silver.

Jazz music quietly fills the air.

Live music is showcased most evenings, conveying the energy of Bourbon Street.  In contrast, the three season outdoor patio echo the relaxed ambience of the Garden District.

The cuisine features elegant presentations of the freshest fish, organic and local produce and meats, and includes Creole and Cajun specialties, as well as an eclectic blend of French, Italian, and Spanish influences characteristic of the finest dining establishments in the New Orleans area.

 Liliana’s has an extensive wine list with many wines available by the glass, and serves local micro brewed beers.

About Our Restaurant

The Sights

REstaurant

In keeping with our belief that local is better, we used Madison artists to realize the vision of local architect Matt Aro of Aro Eberle Architects.

All cast iron work in the restaurant was custom created and built by a Madison West High graduate, Alex Herndon. Every piece of iron was bent by hand on site and welded in place.

Alex is pictured above with Don Hunt, the extraordinary pottery teacher, mentor, and friend of Alex and the chef/owner Dave Heide. Alex also created the custom ceramic water fountain that is prominently displayed in the main walkway.

The photographs are provided by Parry Heide, the owner's father.

The Taste

Peppers

Our primary goal is to provide fresh, great tasting food. We are constantly searching for local, organic sources for as many of our ingredients as possible. This allows produce to ripen before transportation and has less environmental impact than trucking it cross-country. We strongly believe in supporting our community by working with other locally owned and operated businesses.

The Sounds

Horn

We feature live music by local jazz artists and enthusiasts in our bar on Tuesday through Saturday evenings (and during Sunday brunch).

Check out our music schedule here.