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

Sultan

4.7
4.7
40 Reviews
$31 to $50
Pakistani
1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • Phone number
    (608) 285-5062
  • Website
    http://sultanmadison.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sultan Ahmed
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Apothecary Tasting Menu

    $90.00 per person

    Mar 28, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
    Experience the intersection of culinary artistry and ancient healing wisdom with our carefully curated tasting journey. Each course features ingredients selected not only for their exquisite flavors but also for their therapeutic properties—a celebration of food as both nourishment and medicine. Optional pairing of fresh herb infused juices available. Not available same day. Must be booked 24 hours in advance. We offer 2 seatings at 5 pm and 7 pm.
    Apothecary Tasting Menu Photo

  • Sunday Tandoori Steak Dinner

    $58.00 - $164.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Wisconsin pasture raised grass fed beef fired to perfection in our tandoor oven. Served on our signature pink Himalayan salt blocks with bottomless naan and masala potatoes/carrots. Reservation only; please select your cut of steak. Note: prices are per steak. If you would like to share a single steak, please indicate in the comments.
    Sunday Tandoori Steak Dinner Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 40 people are saying

Sultan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Healthy

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Value

  • Madison

    Innovative

  • Madison

    Healthy

  • Madison

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sultan offers a "fantastic" dining experience with a "creative and delicious menu" that highlights "great food, great service & great cocktails." The "small plate" concept allows for sampling diverse flavors, and the "friendly staff" enhances the experience. Intimate yet lively, Sultan is ideal for foodies and social gatherings.

40 Reviews

  1. Raymond

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiance was nice, the mocktail we ordered was delicious, as was the garlic naan. Appreciated Sultan's mission and no tip policy. Unfortunately, all the mains we ordered were extremely bland and flavorless, did not feel worth the very high prices for small plates (one small plate out of 2-3 per person to have a full meal ranged from $20-35).

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  2. David VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and drinks. I love that Sultan himself greets each table with by calling folks "friends."

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  3. gerry VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    “Lab night” was amazing My first time there and from start to finish it was outstanding Service was great. A perfect opportunity to taste what sultan is all about A must go…

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  4. Claire

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! The lab nights are always so interesting and a great value!

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  5. Lewis

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Loved lab night for the price and food. Not easy place to eat if diabetic but wonderful!

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  6. David VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a creative and delicious menu! The chicken just falls off the bone. It is so tender.

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  7. Nancy

    Milwaukee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was very average, very expensive for a small plate restaurant. Servers very friendly, great customer service. Restaurant is very loud made it difficult to enjoy dinner conversation.

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  8. Jenny

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want great food, great service & great cocktails - GO HERE! a quick uber from the center of town, will land you at the corner of incredible flavors & sharable plates. Fun for date night, families & foodie friends!

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  9. Matt

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great meal, every bite is so full of flavor. Service is excellent, and it's just a comfortable place. The cocktails, also, are delicious and super inventive.

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  10. Trevour

    Singapore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service staff were amazing- friendly and right level of attention (not too much and not too little). Food was tapas style and came quickly from kitchen to allow us to try different dishes thru out the meal.

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FAQs

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

Sultan is rated 4.7 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sultan

1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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