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

Sultan

4.7 (45)
$31 to $50
Pakistani
1054 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sultan Ahmed
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

  • Seven Deadly Sins Tasting Menu

    $97.00 per person

    Jun 20, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
    Welcome, dear friends, to a curated evening of sin. Our Seven Deadly Sins menu is an experiential 7 course menu designed to guide you through our world of sinful dining. We're interpreted the seven sins into a complete dining experience which is sure to delight, entice, frustrate, and anger you. After all, sinning isn't always comfortable, and actions do have their consequence. Join us, and bite into what we've dreamt up for you. Please note that due to the nature of the experience, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or offer substitutions of any kind. Thank you for your understanding.
    Seven Deadly Sins Tasting Menu Photo
  • Sunday Tandoori Steak Dinner

    $58.00 - $158.00 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. You are still able to order off the regular menu. Note: You are not required to purchase one steak per person. Prices are per steak. If you would like to share a single steak, please select the same one for those party members and indicate in comments. Thank you!
    Sunday Tandoori Steak Dinner Photo

What 45 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Innovative

  • Wisconsin

    Healthy

  • Madison

    Best Value

  • Madison

    Innovative

  • Madison

    Healthy

  • Madison

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sultan offers a unique dining experience with "creative and delicious" dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The "lab nights" are particularly praised for their "great value" and opportunity to explore diverse flavors. "Friendly staff," "great service," and Sultan's personal touch enhance the experience. Some find the pricing steep for portion sizes, but many appreciate the "inventive cocktails" and "exceptional service."
45 Reviews
  1. Kevin VIP

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lab night was great and removed any stress about what to order! We loved everything we tried and the service was great. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Ann

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Sultan for a “lab night”. The night is a $35 fixed price surprise menu. We knew what we were signing up for, so maybe we aren’t experimental people. First, the great: the service was impeccable, the food was good (except the grilled cheese), and there were several mocktail options for a pregnant lady! The naan was great. The not so great: it was a six course meal, naan, three soups, a rice pudding, and a bread pudding. The emphasis on strict soup (vegetarian) felt like a left down for my husband (and me late at night when fullness from the liquid had moved on and I was hungry). They were filling, but I definitely needed a couple of snacks at midnight and 2 am to sleep. The bad: the grilled cheese that came with the tomato soup was actively burnt. While I try to be understanding and don’t want to send food back. The rice pudding had far too much coriander for my husband or I to take more than a bite or two. I don’t often use the word overpowering because I enjoy strong foods, this was simply overpowering. Overall, I wouldn’t go back on a lab night without knowing what was on the menu, but it was a decent experimental date night and we will see what the future holds. The food - with the exception of the burnt grilled cheese, and overpowering rice pudding was tasty and good, but I’d have loved to see some more protein, even if it was lentils or beans to help with fiber and blood sugar levels.

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  3. Jean

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lab Night is such a treat! $35 for 5-6 courses of... something. They are small dishes, served family style, but you can ask for seconds of favorite dishes at the end. There's no advance menu, but never fear - the options are always great! This time there were some dishes I could not eat (due to allergies) but one had a substitution and I just asked for more of one of my earlier favorites to replace the other. Besides, the naan is absolutely magical and even if you just loaded up on that, it would be a great night.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience with delicious flavors and a gracious staff.

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  5. Raymond

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    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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  6. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    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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  7. gerry VIP

    Wisconsin3 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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  8. Claire

    Wisconsin1 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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  9. Lewis

    Chicago / Illinois8 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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  10. David VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 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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FAQs

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

Sultan is rated 4.7 stars by 45 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 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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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
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