Madeline's Nibbles & Wine

Without a doubt, this is one of the best meals I've had in a long time. This charming spot offers a spacious patio in the back, perfect for lively gatherings, and a cozy, intimate front patio great for people-watching. Inside you will find a warm and inviting atmosphere with nods to the charming Victorian architecture of Northern KY.My server, Katelynn, was incredibly sweet and attentive, taking time to walk me through the menu and highlight awesome daily specials they have throughout the week.The food...Chef, you are an all-star. The simplest details were nailed. For example, my po'boy had the perfect crispy bread exterior (thanks to Madeline's choosing Blue Dog Bakery bread--smart), but the warm sauce, a mojo rojo, leaked into the airy pollow dough at the center of the baguette and softened it slightly, soaking up all the delicious flavor. The sandwich was a perfect balance of spice from the sausage, tartness from the mayo, and the acidic-bitter contrast of the pickled red cabbage and fennel.I started with the mushroom dip. Again, Chef, it was absolutely wonderful. It had that comforting, creamy texture we all want in a dip but elevated with rich, fragrant mushroom goodness. Perfectly baked with breadcrumbs on top, adding that perfect crunch to dance with the texture of the dip and baguette.Then (I know, this is crazy, but I was genuinely over-excited) I tried the breakfast burrito with bacon. The potatoes had just the write texture, beautifully juxtaposed with the crunch of high-quality bacon--fatty and cripsy--perfectly cooked. The chipotle mayo on top added the a great smokiness and slight heat.Two of my dishes came with simple chopped romaine as a side salad. Looks totally unassuming, but the house-made parmesan dressing was so delicious. And I think this salad perfectly sums up the food here... sounds simple enough, yet wonderfully done. Totally approachable food prepared by someone who clearly knows flavor and has most likely traveled or at least been influenced by global flavors. Are you still reading? I know this is a lot--so go there immediately! But I am going to wrap this up:I also loved my cocktails. Their peach nectar bellini with cava as a wonderful balance of dry and sweet. The tequila, strawberry, jalapeno and cava cocktail was so refreshing with a little bite from the jalapenos. Both entirely my kind of drinks. I love this place and cannot wait to come back. I hope to lose many a sunny day on their patio. Oh, and here are the weekly specials my server mentioned:Tuesday Prix FixeWednesday $25 Bottles of WineThursday Oyster NightEnjoy!

We spontaneously decided to stop by Madeline's on this grey, rainy Sunday and it definitely brightened our day! The service was extremely nice and attentive, the food was spectacular and the atmosphere is simply adorable! I opted for the Shrimp Scampi Pasta and it was extremely delicious. So was the baguette with mojo rojo! My husband and father-in-law both chose the meatball sandwich and loved it. My mother-in-law picked the mushroom burger and kept talking about how absolutely delicious it was! Everyone was blown away with the quality of the food. We will most definitely be back!

Amazing to have a unique and fun menu in LaGrange Ky. Have had multiple meals and all were great and different from the norm.

Incredibly tasty food in a small town homey setting. I enjoyed the Charred Romaine salad followed by the Veal Ragu. With a couple of glasses of wine. Both were well prepared and well presented. There's a good chef in the kitchen here. Service was prompt and friendly. The experience was somewhat marred by the uncomfortable seating, the inadequate paper napkins and the classic rock playing on the sound system. But the good food outweighs the uncomfortable ambiance. I'll be back the next time I'm in town.

Been twice and it just keeps getting better. Everything our group tried was excellent. Great service in a cozy setting.

Food was excellent!! We had the mushroom dip, salmon burger and chicken blt. Not a single thing was disappointing. Highly recommend. Service was awesome and ambience is cozy.

Exceptional food! Cauliflower soup, mushroom burger and shrimp scampi all amazing! What a beautiful, little restaurant with excellent service and wonderful food!

Another great meal. All meals were excellent and we especially enjoyed the meatballs, mojo rojo, mushroom dip, charred romaine salad, shrimp scampi, baked cod and our first blooming tea. What fun and easily the best dining experience in La Grange, time after time.

La Grange finally has a restaurant worth reviewing!! The food is amazing! Nothing is over sauced, overcooked or overdressed allowing you to taste the food itself. The quality is top notch. Service is excellent and the atmosphere is terrific, whether dining out back on the deck or inside the quaint little old house. The wines are excellent as well as the desserts and after dinner drinks. It's a gem for those of us living in Lagrange.

Two of my daughters and my son in-law ate at Madeleine's the other night. It was a little cool (jacket weather) but we saw the heaters, so we gave it a try. We loved sitting outside under the lights. We all had different beverages and food. Of course we had to taste each other's choices. Did not find a single thing we disliked. We definitely will be back and this time my husband will join us