Milwaukee, WIIndian

Bombay Sweets combines a vegetarian restaurant with a counter full of Indian confections. The menu moves from chaat and dosas to curries, breads, and generous combination plates, making the South Side address useful for both a quick savory meal and a box of sweets to take home.

Cafe India's Bay View dining room expands the familiar curry house format with a full bar and a broad menu. Tandoori cooking, biryani, vegetarian dishes, and rich gravies give groups plenty of range, while the Kinnickinnic Avenue location offers a comfortable setting for a full dinner.

Maharaja is a long running Farwell Avenue dining room with an extensive selection of northern Indian standards. Guests can build a meal around tandoori meats, paneer, lentils, breads, and fragrant rice dishes, with spice levels that make the menu approachable without flattening its character.

Saffron presents Indian flavors in a polished Third Ward room, pairing familiar preparations with contemporary plating and a thoughtful drinks program. The kitchen treats curries, grilled dishes, and shareable starters with a refined hand, making this Water Street restaurant suited to a leisurely dinner or celebratory gathering.

Turmeric brings a wide Indian menu to Van Buren Street in a casual cafe and bar setting. Its selection spans snacks, grilled specialties, rice dishes, curries, and vegetarian choices, giving downtown diners a flexible stop for lunch, dinner, or a shared spread with drinks.