Swad in Monona, WI

4.5(1,333)$10–20Monona, WI
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 1333 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Monona, WI • Price $10–20 • 4.5★
Swad is an Indian buffet located in Monona, WI. This establishment offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range for meals is between $10 and $20. Swad has received a 4.5-star rating from 1333 reviews. The restaurant provides dine-in, no-contact delivery, and takeout services. You can find more information on their website or by calling them. This buffet is a good option for those seeking Indian cuisine in the Monona area.

Good to know

  • Swad has a listed address in Monona, WI, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.5-star rating from 1,333 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
6007 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716, Monona, WI
Phone
(608) 819-6950
Today
11 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 (1,333 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Under $16 per person

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.3 weighted · 1,333 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.5 from 1,333 reviews(↓ 0.18 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median1,333 / 1,404 median
07,020 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.15) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 7020+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–2:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayModerate noiseGood for Lunch, Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Checks Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

15 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$18.9540 mentions
  • Samosa$7.9529 mentions
  • Chicken Makhaní / Butter Chicken$17.9512 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$18.9510 mentions
  • Chicken$9.959 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$17.958 mentions
  • Lamb Curry$18.957 mentions
  • Garlic Nan$4.956 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$18.956 mentions
  • Sag Paneer$16.955 mentions
  • Kulfí$4.955 mentions
  • Papadam$3.954 mentions
  • Bhindi Masala$16.954 mentions
  • Samosa Chat$9.954 mentions
  • Tandoori Mixed Grill$28.954 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

1,333 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Swad?

Swad has a 4.5-star rating based on 1333 customer reviews.

Where is Swad located?

Swad is located at 6007 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716, Monona, WI.

How much does Swad cost?

Swad is budget-friendly. The price range is $10–20.

Is Swad good?

Yes, Swad is highly rated with 4.5 stars from 1333 reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
19
Recreation & Entertainment
14
Retail & Shopping
13
Miscellaneous Services
12
Sports & Fitness
8
Transportation & Automotive
3

79 nearby places across 11 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

80 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Saint Stephen's Lutheran Church

Place Of Worship

5700 Pheasant Hill Road

~0.3 mi
Website
Springs of Hope Fellowshop

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi
Madison East Seventh Day Adventist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Post Offices

Monona Post Office

Post Office

Monona Drive

~0.2 mi
Website
The UPS Store

Post Office

6516 Monona Drive

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-15:00
+1-608-222-3629

Banks

Monona State Bank

Bank

~0.4 mi
UW Credit Union

Bank

200 East Broadway

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

La Rosita

Restaurant

~46 ft
Swad

Restaurant

~53 ftTu-Su 17:15-21:00
Fratelli’s Trattoria

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
David's Jamaican Cuisine

Restaurant

5696 Monona Drive

~0.2 mi
+1 608-222-8109Website
Fat Jack's

Restaurant

6207 Monona Drive

~0.3 mi
El Gallo Mexican Cuisine

Restaurant

6309 Monona Drive

~0.3 mi
+1-608-283-9896Website
Salvatore's Tomato Pies

Restaurant

5507 Monona Drive

~0.4 miTu-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
+1 608 305 8611Website
La Choza Del Viejo

Restaurant

5415 B Monona Drive

~0.4 miMo,We-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00

Fast Foods

Subway

Fast Food

~349 ft
Taco John's

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Milio's

Fast Food

115 East Broadway

~0.4 mi
Papa Murphy's

Fast Food

115 East Broadway

~0.4 mi
Qdoba

Fast Food

101 West Broadway Avenue

~0.4 mi10:30-22:00
+1 608-286-1416Website
Mooyah

Fast Food

103 West Broadway

~0.4 mi
Cousins Subs

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

6508 Monona Drive

~0.5 miMo-Su 10:00-22:00
+1 608-221-3232Website

Bars

Silver Eagle Bar & Grill

Bar

~0.2 mi

Cafes

Caribou Coffee

Cafe

115 East Broadway

~0.4 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

6512 Monona Drive

~0.5 mi
+1 608-221-9282Website

Veterinarys

Citywide Pet Clinic

Veterinary

6009 Monona Drive

~63 ft
Monona Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary

~0.6 mi

Public Bookcases

Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.2 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.2 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.3 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.5 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.5 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.5 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.6 mi
Little Free Library

Public Bookcase

~0.6 mi

Hairdressers

The Ultimate Veritas Spa Salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Cost Cutters

Hairdresser

Monona Drive

~0.5 mi
Great Clips

Hairdresser

6528 Monona Drive

~0.6 miMo,Tu,Th,Fr 09:00-18:00; We 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00

Boat Rentals

Rutabaga Paddlesports

Boat Rental

220

~0.5 mi
Website

Fitness Centres

Anytime Fitness

Fitness Centre

~433 ft24/7
Princeton Club Xpress

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Parks

Woodland Park

Park

~0.2 mi
Bridge Road Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Frost Woods Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Indian Mounds Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Lottes Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Graham Park

Park

~0.6 mi
Frost Woods Beach Park

Park

~0.6 mi
Ahuska Park

Park

400 Broadway

~0.6 mi

Bowling Alleys

Village Lanes

Bowling Alley

~0.2 mi

Nature Reserves

Edna Taylor Conservation Park

Nature Reserve

802 Femrite Drive

~0.5 mi04:00-(sunset+01:00)
Website

Dog Parks

Monona Dog Park

Dog Park

851 Femrite Drive

~0.5 mi
Website

Golf Courses

Monona Golf Course

Golf Course

111 East Dean Avenue

~0.8 miApr 1-Nov 24: Mo-Fr 06:00-sunset, PH,Sa,Su 05:30-sunset; Nov 24-Apr 1 off
+1 608 266 4736Website

Supermarkets

Los Perez

Supermarket

~74 ft
Metro Market

Supermarket

6540 Monona Drive

~0.6 miMo-Su 06:00-23:00

Opticians

Shopko Optical

Optician

~363 ft

Delis

Fraboni's Italian Specialties

Deli

~0.2 mi

Butchers

Ken's Meat's & Deli

Butcher

~0.2 mi

Conveniences

Kwik Trip

Convenience

105 Broadway

~0.4 mi
Website
Speedway

Convenience

5450 Monona Drive

~0.4 mi
Website

Mobile Phones

U.S. Cellular

Mobile Phone

~0.4 mi
Verizon

Mobile Phone

6500 Monona Drive

~0.5 mi
+1-608-819-8246Website

Florists

Felly's Flowers

Florist

205 East Broadway

~0.4 mi
Website

Dry Cleanings

Professional Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.4 mi

Copyshops

Insty-Prints

Copyshop

4301 Monona Drive

~0.5 mi
+1 608-509-7279Website

Kitchens

All Service Specialists

Kitchen

6516 Monona Dr suite 118

~0.5 miMonday To Friday : 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM,Sat & Sun : Closed
+1-608-292-4220Website

Social Facilitys

Heritage Senior Living

Social Facility

~0.3 mi
Website

Pitchs

Court # 8

Pitch

~0.5 mi
Court #7

Pitch

~0.5 mi
Court #6

Pitch

~0.5 mi
Court #5

Pitch

~0.5 mi
Court #4

Pitch

~0.5 mi
Court #3

Pitch

~0.5 mi
Court #2

Pitch

~0.6 mi
Court #1

Pitch

~0.6 mi

Car Washs

Kwik Trip

Car Wash

~0.4 mi
Website

Fuels

Speedway

Fuel

5450 Monona Drive

~0.4 mi
Website
Kwik Trip

Fuel

~0.4 mi
Website

Artworks

Monona Sails

Artwork

~0.6 mi