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Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, Belleville, WI

Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro

4.7
4.7
947 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–20:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Starters

  • 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

                    Last updated: 15 November 2024

                    What 947 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                    4.7
                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.7Food
                    • 4.8Service
                    • 4.7Ambience
                    • 4.4Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Loved For

                    • Wisconsin

                      Great for brunch

                    • Madison

                      Best Overall

                    • Madison

                      Best Food

                    • Madison

                      Best Service

                    • Madison

                      Best Ambience

                    • Madison

                      Innovative

                    • Madison

                      Hot spot

                    • Madison

                      Neighbourhood gem

                    • Madison

                      Great for outdoor dining

                    • Madison

                      Good for special occasions

                    • Madison

                      Most Booked

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro, nestled in a charmingly renovated schoolhouse, offers "excellent" cuisine and "fantastic" service. Guests rave about its "great brunch menu" and "wonderful ambiance." Outdoor seating by the river is a delight, and music on the patio enhances the experience. A hidden gem near Madison with a creative menu.

                    947 Reviews

                    1. Bill

                      Milwaukee

                      5 reviews

                      5.0

                      5 reviews

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      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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                    2. Steven

                      Milwaukee

                      55 reviews

                      vip
                      2.0

                      55 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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                    3. 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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                    4. 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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                    5. Mary pat

                      Chicago

                      13 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      13 reviews

                      Dined on 27 October 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Forrest was great as usual. Food lovely. We had out of town guests and they really enjoyed brunch. Personally I wish they would do the mussels with just white wine and garlic. The chorizo ruins them for me.

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                    6. Jennifer

                      Milwaukee

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Don't seat anyone right in front of the music re-arrange the room

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                    7. Elizabeth

                      Milwaukee

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Love this place -gorgeous inside, professional & courteous staff, quiet and the food is Stellar -a little pricey but good portion sizes

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                    8. Cynthia

                      Chicago

                      1 review

                      2.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 25 October 2024

                      1. Overall 2
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Soup, dessert, drinks were great. Prime rib gristly w a strange brown drab sauce on it. Not too tasty of a cut, and pricey. Ambiance was cool, but high tops are terrible for someone w short legs, and too bar-like for fancy atmosphere.

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                    9. Peg

                      Milwaukee

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on 20 October 2024

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Everything is great except for one thing. I had requested a quiet area and fortunately, even though we weren’t seated in a quiet area, the people around us were very quiet. The other comment I would like to make is that our server did not know that I had noted It was a birthday brunch, celebrating a big birthday for one of us. I think you should have been told that before serving us.

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                    10. Kirby

                      Milwaukee

                      50 reviews

                      vip
                      5.0

                      50 reviews

                      Dined on 20 October 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      First time visiting for our anniversary celebration dinner and will definitely go back. Delicious food and outstanding service.Forest was great server.

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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 4.7 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

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

                    Make a booking

                    2 people
                    19:00
                    Booked 18 times today

                    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 10:00–14:00 Lunch Thu, Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–20:00
                    • 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
                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                    • 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
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