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Small plates. Big flavors. No tipping. - Sultan, Madison, WI

Sultan

4.8
4.8
17 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pakistani

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Small plates Pakistani restaurant serving modern takes on South Asian cuisine showcasing Wisconsin and Midwest ingredients. No tipping restaurant that pays all staff a living wage and profit share.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pakistani, Indian, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 285-5062
  • Website
    http://sultanmadison.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sultan Ahmed
  • Location
    1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
  • Neighbourhood
    Madison
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Decolonize Tasting Menu

    US$80.00 per person

    Nov 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
    Did you know that using the word curry to generally refer to sauced preparations of South Asian cuisine was a British colonial invention? The word curry did not exist in South Asia. This winter, we’re bringing you a six course tasting menu that showcases sauced preparations with their original names and constructions. Join us as we decolonize our language and reclaim South Asian cuisine. Optional wine/cocktail pairing available. Not available same day. Must be booked 24 hours in advance. We offer 2 seatings at 5 pm and 7 pm.
    Decolonize Tasting Menu photo

  • Gulab Valentine's Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
    Join us this Valentine's month for a dinner of roses. Get lost in a four course meal showcasing the color, flavor, and scent of bright red roses, accompanied with a bottle of Daou Rosé. Available the entire month of February.
    Gulab Valentine's Dinner photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Best Food

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Healthy

  • Wisconsin

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Madison

    Best Overall

  • Madison

    Best Food

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Ambience

  • Madison

    Best Value

  • Madison

    Innovative

  • Madison

    Healthy

  • Madison

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sultan in Madison offers a dining experience that's both "amazing" and "fantastic," with an array of flavorful dishes blending local Wisconsin ingredients and Pakistani flavors. Guests rave about the "excellent" service, cozy ambiance, and unique no tipping policy. The tasting menu and craft cocktails are highly recommended for a memorable meal.

17 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the biggest cullinary let downs I have had. Before visiting, I was very excited because of the ideals and food philosophy listed on Sultan's site. Fair wages, decolonizing food, and tapas style south asian cusine are things that are not very common in the restaurant industry. We tried 4 entrees, the garlic naan, and the kashmiri chai. Every single one of the entrees were underwhelming. The food lacked the flavor that is critical for Pakistani and Indian cusine. 1. The only flavor that we could taste in the chicken pulao was an unbearable amount of salt. [Side note- the chicken was cooked beautifully, if only they could improve the flavor profile]. 2. The shrimp had no flavor at all. Maybe they should have used some of the salt from the pulao in the shrimp. 3. The daal was one of the better dishes we had and it was still extremely subpar. 4. The potato dish also lacked any sort of a spice profile. 5. The naan did seem to be authentic. Overall, I would visit this place another time when their menu rotates because I had such high hopes for this restaurant and I want to see it succeed. But this might involve either adding on another chef or providing the current chef with additional training on south asian cooking. If you are familiar with south asian cusine you are looking to get disappointed with the current menu. I guess in a way they did decolonize Pakistani and Indian cusine since the spices that the British mainly invaded us for were no where to be found in the food. A point to highlight was the staff and ambience. The staff are extremely friendly, maybe it is the fair wage they are paid, more restaurants should look into this model. The ambience was spectacular, it was modern and had a unique vibe when compared to most south asian restaurants in the area.

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  2. Todd

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. The host and servers were very kind and friendly. They also took time to explain each dish. We would definitely recommend and we’ll be returning for sure.

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  3. Kristina

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, delicious food. 10/10 will be back!

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  4. Gerard

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining at the restaurant & were very impressed. The staff were all courteous, enjoying themselves & efficient. We ordered the garlic Naan with dipping sauce, kaddu shahi, timitar chaat, and nihari beef. The small plates were served quickly & with a smile. The Chai & the featured pumpkin bread dessert were an excellent ending. We will happily return.

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  5. Dave

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, little wait and great service. Lights and music could come down a touch to make the ambience a little better.

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  6. Vincent

    Little Rock

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent meal, the salmon and corn stood out as exceptional dishes. Any of the craft cocktails we tried were a delight. Would recommend 5-6 dishes with 2 Naan for a solid meal.

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  7. Kaitlyn

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks, and service were all excellent! We really enjoyed the tasting menu.

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  8. Bruce

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a pleasant dining experience! My son and I (pescatarians) loved the many appetizers as well as the main the course. The service was excellent.

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  9. Nicole

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m so sad I haven’t tried this restaurant sooner. We opted for the tasting menu which did a great job of mixing local Wisconsin ingredients with Pakistani flavors to create 7 amazing elevated dishes. Each one was packed with so much flavor. The a la carte menu looked amazing too.

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  10. Leslie

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was amazing. I also like that it is a no tipping restaurant. I will definitely go back.

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FAQs

Sultan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 285-5062.

Sultan is rated 4.8 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sultan

1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Madison
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Pakistani, Indian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sultan Ahmed
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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