I went there to try the new menu with friends. Two in our party had the salmon and loved it. I had the scallops appetizer and didn't really care for the seasoning. My entree was the special that evening and the meat was tough and most was not really editable. No Norwegian beers on the menu. Interesting for a Norwegian... more

I've had two visits to Magnus. The first time I had an amazing little dish that I will never forget. I have never had chicken and polenta as good since and I doubt I will ever have it as good as it was at Magnus. I still think about it two years later! The specialty drinks were also excellent. more

This is a great place for drinks, especially the chocolate martini, which is to die for. Sadly they changed their menu to Scandinavian fare and I haven't heard great things about it. I have yet to try it myself. more

My husband and I ate there and I hated it. I orded the a steak, which I was really in the mood for all day and when it got there I was pretty dissapointed by it. They had some pinkish sauce on the steak and it kinda had a weird smell. It did get great rewiews so I dont know... more

Mmm... first time I tasted a meal and wanted the flavor to last forever. I hear they are changing their menu. I hope I still love it!!! more

We've dined here twice and not been disappointed. The homemade bread they bring with chimichurri sauce is worth the trip to the restaurant itself. The decor is probably the nicest in Madison. The food, while on the pricey side, is delicious. Just reflecting on our meals--strip with risotto were both perfectly cooked, sesame encrusted tuna was seared just right with... more

Ate there with a friend and my brother. Ordered all tapas. The server knew exactly what order to bring them in so as to not override the tastes of each other. All were not brought at once and left to sit on our table like some places. We had the perfect amount on each plate for us share equally or... more

I've never had dinner here, but had had desserts and appetizers and drinks...all excellent...great atmosphere :-) more

live music is great more