I went with my wife and two friends for the first time to Swad (translates literally as delicious) in Monona for dinner. One of the other guests had been there before and had the lunch buffet and recommend it highly. In looking at the reviews on Yelp it received many four and five star recommendations. I'm a fan of Indian food and have gone to several of the Indian restaurants in Madison.
We were greeted promptly and seated in their spacious dining area. Even though it's Friday night they were few diners there. The decor was simple and rather nondescript. The service was attentive and the food was traditional and very good. However, the overall experience was not as good as some of my favorite Indian food places in Madison. At least the locals will have a pleasant Indian food experience in their own back yard.