This restaurant is an excellent choice. Clean, pleasantly decorated and atmosphere is wonderful…read more The food is top notch and you can get the spice level as you require and the food presentation is top notch. Now for my favorite part...the owner really cares about this restaurant and it show. Aryon has been our server the last 4 times and he is friendly, efficient, thoughtful and I want a shout out for him. I also love the specials they run that offer a couple of dishes per order. It gives those who have not gotten to try different dishes a chance to expand their palates to different dishes.

Excellent food; good service and clean, pleasant and nicely lit restaurant…read more I had garlic naan bread, served hot and buttery; which prompted us to order more. They paid attention to our spice tolerance requests and the food was served hot and delicious.

There are restaurants you like, and then there are restaurants you find yourself craving before…read moreyou've even decided where to eat. This is that place for me. The food is ridiculously good, bright, fresh, deeply flavorful, and the whole restaurant always feels spotless and cared for. But what keeps me coming back is the warmth. The service feels genuine, like they're actually happy you're there. The last time I came in, they called me a regular, and it made my entire day. Apparently I've reached the stage in life where being recognized at my favorite Indian restaurant feels like a major accomplishment, and I'm completely fine with that. Amazing food, wonderful people, and officially one of my happy places.

I love Indian food and my significant other is rather new to the cuisine. We saw this place was…read morehighly reviewed in town and wanted to give it a shot, and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered many things including vegetable samosas, egg noodles, chana saag, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the chana saag and garlic naan and my significant other loved the noodles. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful with questions, and service was very prompt. They offer a cash discount as well when it comes time to pay the bill. We will definitely be returning!

Amazing food! Very friendly staff. The vegetable pakora was salty and hearty. Can't go wrong…read moredipping in either sauce (cilantro or tamarind chutney). I had the malai kofta for my entree, and it was amazing as well.

My husband and I have been dining at Mantra for over 11 years, and it has remained consistently…read moreoutstanding every single time. That kind of longevity says everything. The service is always prompt, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. Whether it's a busy evening or a quiet lunch, the staff makes you feel welcomed and genuinely cared for. The food is, without exaggeration, the best Indian cuisine we've ever had. Every dish is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- you can truly taste the quality and care in each bite. And the naan... absolutely phenomenal. It's light, slightly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and the perfect companion to every entrée. Portions are generous, so you always leave satisfied (and often with leftovers to enjoy later). After more than a decade of loyal visits, Mantra continues to exceed expectations. If you're looking for authentic, consistently delicious Indian food with exceptional service, this is the place.

Butter chicken creamy perfect garlic naan perfect rice perfect it was delicious and it inside the…read moreworld market grocery store

Huge fan of this amazing place! The butter chicken and goat curry is absolutely amazing. I would…read morerecommend this place to everyone and they have some amazing vegetarian options too! I'm not a photographer best I can do in the photos. The service is awesome too!

We decided to try this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation. It did not disappoint!…read more We had vegetable samosas, fluffy fried pockets of mostly potato. Both the tamarind sauce and the mint sauce we're great. I had the chicken Tikka masala and it was so tender and saucy. My husband had the goat curry and didn't leave even a drop of the curry sauce. My friend had said to get the garlic naan. Yummy. We were able to take some home to enjoy later Great service, delicious food... what could be better? Nothing!

The host was so kind and courteous. I enjoyed the music, and the quiet environment. The food…read morearrived quickly and I enjoyed every bite. I had plenty to take home even. The chicken 65 satisfied my hunger for spices and flavors not typically used in American cuisine. The garlic naan paired well, and the mango Lassi drink was delicious treat. I ate my leftovers before bed last night and all the spices sat well on my tummy. Do not be afraid to try something new Quad Cities! Come try a bite and see for yourself. Also very reasonably priced and tons of vegetarian options!

Absolutely fantastic experience at Maks American & Indian Bar & Grill! The food was incredible from…read morestart to finish. We started with the samosas, which were perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with amazing flavor. The butter chicken was hands-down one of the best I've had! rich, creamy, and full of authentic spices. And the garlic naan was fresh, buttery, and the perfect companion to soak up every bit of that sauce. You can tell the food is made fresh and with care. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. If you're anywhere near the Sauk Valley area and want outstanding Indian food, this place is an absolute must-try. We'll definitely be coming back!

Best place in Rock Falls to get Indian. It happens to be the only place. Mak's actually also has…read moreAmerican food too. Happens to be great food for being in a basic hotel. The prices are kind of high but you get a lot. A surprisingly good place for this area. It's located in the Days Inn. The hotel except for the restaurant is shit. Best to keep around here. The restaurant is open in the mornings until the evenings but they are only serving Indian at lunch. It's got a bar in the middle of it. The place was pretty dark and everyone else was getting to go orders. It's about $6 for basic cocktails. The entrees come with rice. It's about $3 for naan. They give you a lot thankfully. It's about $12 for entrees. We got the Aalu Gobi. A classic. This has cauliflower, potatoes, and tomatoes. For sure we could go back if we're around this area again. It's one of the few ethnic restaurants around here. The food has a spiciness and there's plenty for vegetarians.

We dined here on a Monday night and appreciated that the restaurant was open as many are typically…read moreclosed 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.

Food service Ambience, everything was on point. Fully recommend…read more 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

very good food and I met a guy named fingloton bontail there and I love the vibe there tooread more

We were very excited to see an Indian restaurant on our roadtrip. It's a quiet little ol diner,…read moreunpretentious, and comfortable. The owners very friendly and welcoming. And the food was very delicious! We were served as if take-a-way so it was easy to pack for leftovers. While we were there, many patrons came in to take-a-away food. Great food which calmed our cravings.

TIP: Get the Samosas for an appetizer. SO GOOD!…read more We love to visits to Taste of India. It is a regular request for my wife's birthday meals, etc. Our last visit ahead of Christmas was great. The staff were so attentive and pleasant. We must have encountered four different workers who each seemed free to be themselves and brought great interaction to the table. We haven't been able to come back in a while and we were so stoked that it seemed even better than usual. The food was it's usual best. We love getting a Naan Basket and sharing entrees like the Butter Chicken and Kadai Chicken. Be aware that they are pretty accurate with their spice levels. You may want to start at Mild, just to get acquainted!

They've really gone downhill. No more lunch buffet. I tried their lunch special lately. MY homemade…read moreChicken Tiki Masala made with Aldis simmering sauce, graham masala, sautéd onions and bell peppers is way better. Their butter chicken saved the meal. They dont serve Raita with the meal but you can pay to get some. You can only get plain Nana bread with the special. A little garlic oil brushing wouldn't cost them much more but would greatly improve the meal. Unfortunately, I think they just dont value returning customers, because it wouldn't take a lot to improve the meal offered..