We dined here on a Monday night and appreciated that the restaurant was open as many are typically closed on Mondays. It had a modern, clean, and welcoming vibe. We were warmly greeted. We opted to sit and the bar for dinner. We ordered a lychee martini and a red lotus drink. Both were well balanced a fresh. For dinner we had the samosa chaat, tikka masala paneer, kolapuri chicken, garlic naan and raita. We food was served hot and full of flavor. The servings were plentiful and we had enough leftover for lunch the next day. We very much enjoyed our dinner and will look forward to returning to this Swagat or one of the other locations near Madison. read more

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Food service Ambience, everything was on point. Fully recommend. Staff very good. They offered us a free dessert which was a nice gesture. Flavors very nice....NOT the cream filled look alike Indian food! This is a recommendation from hard core Indian food snob read more

Swagat Indian Restaurant - Lamb Kadai, chicken kohlapur keema naan - Indian Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

We got there at 2:05 pm. The information on line said they close at 2:30 pm. I went inside and asked for a table for two people. The young man (waiter?) told me the kitchen closed at 2:00 pm. There is no mention of this on the online information. I told the young man they might want to put that in their information about the restaurant. I left disappointed. I really wanted to try their food. read more

If I were to rate the food alone, it would be a solid 4 stars, but overall I have to give it a two because I feel the food is ridiculously overpriced. I ordered my food to go so not sure how much of a difference that made on portion size, but I ordered a tikka masala dinner that cost $21 and it was a 16 oz container with about 4 small chunks of chicken. It did not come with rice. I got the sweet corn soup which was $6 and it was a small 8 oz container. I paid $8 for a large rice, which as anyone knows, rice is very cheap. It costs pennies, so $8 for a large rice is quite expensive, but the tikka dinner was supposed to include rice also so if that large rice was for the dinner as well that's disappointing. It's not like Chinese rice where it's packed in there either. It's pretty fluffy. I got a 16 oz tikka masala sauce for $11 (not bad), and plain naan, garlic naan (x2) and garlic cheese naan for $25.50. So overall, i got 2 - 16 oz containers tikka, one large rice, an 8 oz soup, and 8 pieces of naan for $80. read more

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The good is great and the staff are incredibly nice!! I LOVE their Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. And you HAVE to try their Garlic & Cheese Naan, literally the best naan I've ever had. This might be the fattest thing I've ever said/written but I wish their tables were bigger so I can fit more food on the table hahahaha. 10 out of 10 recommend stopping by to give them a try! read more

Second visit and my taste buds are so happy! I tried one of the chaat (chaats?) and it was absolutely delicious (downside - there was so much I had to take some home). Chose the pepper chicken curry and it was delightful, as was the piping hot halwah for dessert. I will not need to eat again for at least two days - so much food and so, so good! read more

Swagat Indian Restaurant - From the top, chicken tikka masala, Basmati rice, naan and mango chicken - Indian Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Our first delight was discovering a restaurant that was actually OPEN on a Monday! Many of the mainstays downtown take Sunday and Monday off. Which is really a drag if you're only in Dubuque on Sunday and Monday. Just sayin'. Swagat is apparently new to the dining scene here in River City, but the place has definitely arrived. Bright and airy dining room, with a bar beyond...makes you feel comfortable right away. And if Indian cuisine is your comfort food, you won't be disappointed. Lots of standards on the menu, all offered with your choice of spice/heat level. My Sweetie ordered the Chicken Tiki Masala...and I went with Butter Chicken. Both were delicious, and attractively presented. The garlic cheese naan was tasty, too -- as was my Manhattan to wash it all down. Servers were pleasant and attentive as well. A wonderful stop, especially considering that it kept our "Dubuque dining experience" from becoming a complete washout! read more

Swagat Indian Restaurant - Butter chicken (foreground) and Chicken Tiki Masala, with garlic cheese naan. - Indian Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Highly recommend this 5 star Indian restaurant. We love Indian food and eat it often. Swagat has some of the best we've had anywhere. The sauces are rich and complex. The Veggie Makhani was so good -- every bite an explosion of flavor. The chicken Tikka Masala was wonderful. The naan was fresh and hot and the mango lassi was liquid heaven. read more

We took a drive to Dubuque recently and stopped at Swagat. We had a party of 5 and were seated right away. Atmosphere was clean and enjoyable. We ordered naan and a round of drinks to start. We each ordered an entree and ended with splitting a couple desserts among us. Food was delivered in a very timely manner and tasted great. Large portions so there was enough for each of us to have a second meal the next day. Great evening all around. Low point was the mojito that came out with green coloring of some sort in it. Not eye appealing and we didn't finish it. The non alcoholic mojito our son ordered looked and tasted amazing though. read more

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The food is incredible I have been here multiple times and I'm always amazed at how good it is!! The service is fast and they are super friendly. They make sure to check on their guests. The restaurant itself is cozy and has a cool loft area. There's a bar and also dim lighting which makes the whole experience better. I will absolutely be coming back!! read more

Swagat Indian Restaurant - Chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, and garlic cheese naan - Indian Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Awesome addition to the Dubuque food scene! Great food and service and outstanding renovated space!

Overpriced. Not the correct tikka masala flavor. People here will believe anything is authentic.

Always improving and some of the best Indian food around. I've either eaten there or had take out a dozen times since they opened (I love Indian food). I really like that they ask you the spice level and am typically between a medium or spicy, but like a little heat. I've also had a few dishes mild abs have to say still have a great depth of flavor and perfect if you're taking someone there for the first time. The standards are spot on (chicken 65, chicken tikka, vindaloo, sag paneer, and samosas). If you wanted to branch out more I like the lamb curry, chilly gobi, ragsa tikki chat, shrimp pakora, baingin bharta and muttar paneer. Everyone also loves the mango lassi! You also can't go wrong with a garlic or garlic and cheese naan. T The service is friendly and has been able to work out a few kinks from when they first opened. read more

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FOODIE ALERT: Dubuque's best-kept secret = Swagat An authentic Indian restaurant that's truly a hidden gem . Friendly staff, great prices, and flavors that transport you straight to India. Today, while the kids were at school (hallelujah ), I treated myself to a solo lunch date here. Because sometimes self-care = spice + no sharing bites . Chicken Dum Biryani - comforting + flavorful Garlic & Cheese Naan - buttery, cheesy bliss Their tahini sauce was delicious, but the spicy sauce? LIFE. CHANGING. (I've been searching forever for that perfect kick and finally found it here ). Warm vibes, authentic food, and reasonable prices totally worth it. If you're in Dubuque and craving real Indian flavors, Swagat is THE place. read more

Was passing by Dubuque. Fist time ordering there. Ordered right when they opened. Food was great! I was surprised when I got home they gave me 2 samosas. I would stop by there again in the future for take outs or even eat there if I have time. read more

Swagat Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

While vacationing, my family always tries to eat out at Indian restaurants as we have very few where we live. Absolutely delicious and incredible service. You know the food is amazing when there are 5 pick up orders throughout the duration of your hour long meal. If I lived closer this would be a weekly meal. read more

Swagat Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

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I arrived right around 7pm I was seated pretty quick. Lovely staff The meal was delicious . read more

I'm so happy that we have an incredible new Indian restaurant in Dubuque! The food is fantastic!!! We have eaten at the restaurant at least 5 times now and always enjoy it! If you can't dine in they offer takeout which has been great too! I recommend eating at the restaurant because it is beautiful inside and out! On one occasion the music was very loud and when we asked if the volume could be reduced they adjusted it right away. We love Swagat and have recommended it to several people!!! read more

Fantastic food and service , will drive an hour again for a visit and walking in the town, beautiful indoor and outdoor seating . read more

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The Lamb Vindaloo came to my table piping hot with a side of very fluffy white rice. Asked for it medium hot. Side order of naan bread too. Very tasty with tender lamb, carrot, and potato chunks. Large serving almost for two. Indian tea was perfect beverage. Interior well done. Wait staff very attentive. FYI on the pricey side for Dubuque unless you're sharing entrees. read more

This place is my new favorite place in DBQ. I've been a few times but I've been literally dreaming of their Chicken Korma since I had it. It's genuinely the best thing I've tasted in my life. The service is almost insanely fast for how much food you get and they only messed up one time I visited but quickly fixed it. The inside is gorgeous and you can tell they put a lot of love into what they do here. The only issue that keeps me from coming back are the prices. They are a little steep but pretty fair for the portions you do get, I just wish I could eat out here more often. read more

Third time back. My wife and I love this place. Finally a place with authentic Indian food. Dubuque can be such a cultural wasteland when it comes to dining. We have yet to have a bad experience or meal here. The owners are present and attentive. The waitstaff is spot on.. and all three meals I have tried so far have been off the charts. My wife loved everything she has tried as well. Looking forward to working through this menu. I hope Dubuque will show this place enough love to keep it around for awhile. read more

We ate at Swagat tonight and had the most amazing experience. Our server was phenomenal, and even the other servers checked on us. We ordered appetizers and they were out in five minutes. Our meals were out very swiftly as well. The food was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this establishment! read more

Best Indian food around! I've been for lunch and dinner and have yet to have something that wasn't amazing. The service is also consistently improving and think they may get bombarded from time to time so understand if they are still working out some kinks. Overall, I would say it's a must try if you enjoy something on the "spicier" side in Dubuque. read more

Really happy to have Indian food in Dubuque. It's great! The service and ambiance are top notch.

Made our first visit to the newly opened Swagat location in Dubuque, and it won't be the last! It was a busy night so we ate at the bar. Fun but intimate atmosphere, very friendly service, and amazing food! We tried the samosas, garlic and cheese naan, chicken vindaloo, and Dhaniya chicken curry. Everything was delicious! We were asked if we wanted the spice to be mild, medium or hot. The hot is definitely spicy! Can't wait to go back and try more. We were so excited about the food, we forgot to take any photos. read more

Best tasting chicken tikka masala. The butter chicken was really good too. The naan bread orders are really big. Service and ambience are also great. read more

Excellent food, service, presentation and comfortable venue. Will definitely be back.

We first went there about a week after it opened the inside, actually looked Really clean The food was good. Best part the service was quick and the night was amazing when you dipped it in the butter chicken I recommend it. read more

Excellent food! I've been there 2 times now. If you like Indian food this is a step up from what you have had elsewhere. No buffet . Not a cheap fast food style restaurant. A bit more on the higher end price ,but worth it. read more

I think this may be the best restaurant in Dubuque. Fresh food, exciting spice blends, impeccable service. Vegetarian options (thank you!), but lots of other options as well. The naan is wonderful. I've also tried the samosa, salmon, and the ragda tikki chaat. I would order them all again, but I'm currently a bit obsessed with the tikki chaat. And, yes, the mango ice cream is a must! This restaurant is clean, beautifully decorated, and cozy. read more

Excellent food and service in a nice , albeit loud, atmosphere. Highly recommend though pricey. It was hard to decide what to order as everything on the menu sounded delicious. read more

Food was pretty good after it finally got to our table cold. The young server was trying but the beer menu isn't correct so we were served the "wrong" beer twice only to be told the beer we ordered isn't available anyway-as if we wouldn't notice a difference. Had to find and bring our plateware and water to our table (and for another table). And now just looked at our bank account and there is a mysterious second charge we didn't sign for! If we eat there again it'll only be for takeout. read more