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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Madison Magazine, Wisconsin State Journal, Isthmus, and Cap Times. Updated September 2026.
Swagat - West Madison · West Side
A west-side Indian dining room whose broad menu draws from North and South Indian cooking.
Swad · Monona
A Monona Drive Indian kitchen serving curries, breads and other familiar dishes in a neighborhood dining room.
Dhaba Indian Bistro · Middleton
A Middleton Indian bistro whose menu draws on the spice and variety of North Indian cooking.
Ashirwad Indian Restaurant · Downtown
A dedicated Indian kitchen on State Street from the people behind The Globe, bringing Indian cooking to a downtown stretch with few comparable options.
Kutty Leaf South Indian Kitchen · East Side
A South Indian kitchen on the far east side where crisp dosas are a centerpiece. The menu also includes idli, curries and other dishes built for a sit-down meal.