About Us - Brasserie V

About Us

We are a casual, European-inspired neighborhood brasserie located on Madison's historic Monroe Street. Our concept is really pretty simple. It was borne out of the passion for the French Joie de Vivre developed over years spent in France and Belgium, and combines our love of simple, unpretentious food paired with Belgian beer and noble wines.

We serve lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on Sunday. We also offer an extensive rotating selection of over 100 world-class beers, including 50 Belgians, and 14 tap options. A full wine list featuring nearly 30 European and Californian wines is also available, all by the glass or the bottle.

Our chef Rob Grisham and his staff prepare our food from scratch on-premises, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. While we are inspired globally, we source locally where we can. Some of our current local sources include Fountain Prairie Farms, Potter's Crackers, Hook's Cheese, Shooting Star farm, among others.

Signature menu items include Frites (hand-cut potatoes double-fried in the classic Belgian tradition and accompanied with rotating aiolis), Cheeseboards with outstanding artisinal cheeses, charcuterie and traditional accompaniements, and the Brasserie V Belgian salad (Frisee’ and grilled Belgian endive, crumbled egg, warm bacon, toasted almonds, and apple, tossed in apple cider vinaigrette).

The dinner menu always includes Steak-Frites (featuring a seared 12 oz Flatiron steak), Moules et Frites (classic Mussels Mariniere in a garlic, wine and butter broth), and Duck (currently a confit over cabbage with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic reduction). The rest of our menu varies seasonally, and you will always find one of Chef Rob’s daily specials on the chalkboard.

Click here to see our current lunch and dinner menus, as well as the beer and wine lists.

Beer of the Month

Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Ale

From the first sip of Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale, your senses will be aroused with the vision of a glowing fire, warming the hearth and home, as gently drifting snow flakes silently blanket the trees outside. Each lingering sip will gently warm your soul with thoughts of family and friends, gathering around the table for the feast. Luscious, creamy, smooth, and warming, this medium bodied ale is brewed with Caramel and crystal malts to give it just a hint of sweetness, then paired with our private blend of holiday spice. Winter Solstice Ale is great alone or as an accompaniment to any meal, and it has been known to liven and spice up nearly any social event. This coveted and much sought-after brew is released in November, just in time for the holidays, and by the first of the New Year will be only a fond memory.

Wine of the Month

	*Zisola Nero D’Avola 2006*
The Mazzei family, historic owners of Tuscany's renowned Fonterutoli estate, present Zisola, an elegant Sicilian red wine of great complexity, concentration and aging potential. Made from Sicily's indigenous Nero d'Avola grape, Zisola is bursting with rich flavors of blackberry and dark cherry, accented by notes of violet, pepper and exotic spices.