It's difficult to describe this place without using superlatives. I like Indian food, a lot. Out of…read morethe dozens of places I've tried, and liked, this one is exceeded only by London's best. Truly spectacular.

My sister, dad, and I shared a lychee martini, mango lassi, samosas, chicken vindaloo, paneer tikka…read moremasala, Saffron special biryani, garlic naan, and pistachio delight cake - TASTE: 5/5 - everything hit the spot! Highlights included the samosa's green chutney sauce, spicy & tangy vindaloo, classic & tomato-based tikka masala, saffron rice, and tasty pistachio cake TEXTURE: 5/5 - was not expecting the martini's smoke bubble, amazing haha. Crispy samosas, creamy sauces, perfect paneer, and chewy naan PRICE: 3/5 - most of the non-veg entrees started at $20, a little higher than what I was expecting. Total came to $150 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - wish we got more of everything haha SERVICE: 5/5 - walked in at 1:30pm on a Saturday and there were plenty of tables available. Every staff member was super helpful and attentive ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - modernized space w Saffron Cafe & Pastry connected next door PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of spaces in the parking lot

I've dined three times at Swad recently and really love their food. I've craved a good Indian…read moretakeout option in the East Bay for some time, but Swad is a good restaurant, period. Tucked away in a plaza on Route 103 in Riverside, Swad has a nice decor and every time I visit there are at least a few tables full. Swad features a Himalayan dumpling called a Momo that is pretty incredible - lovely spices and so much fun to eat. There is a vegetarian Momo in addition to one with lamb. The butter chicken is apparently well loved and I tried it twice - once takeout, and once in the restaurant; my eleven year old told me it is her favorite chicken dish ever, FWIW. I also tried the chicken Madras and a few of the apps. Everything was very well made. Really thrilled that Swad is in Riverside!

Phenomenal - all of it!! I love that Riverside has this little gem. We had the vegetable pakora…read more(gluten free!) & many, many margaritas. For my main, I ordered the chicken korma. It was definitely one of the best I've ever had. Totally balanced & rich & delicious. The whole stuff was so kind & gracious - we were a loud-laughing group but never felt out of place. They sent out a special rice pudding dish for us at the end & we felt like celebrities. Also, what a treat to meet Raj, the owner! Wishing them the best of success for the future. Riverside is lucky to have them.

This wasn't just a bad meal,it felt like a cultural letdown…read more We're visiting the area and trying to make some family memories. Ordered what we hoped would be a comforting, mildly spiced chicken biryani. What arrived was anything but. It was more like a confused pulao, frozen peas, capsicum, soggy rice, and even burned cashews tossed in like an afterthought. No aroma, no balance, no care. Just disappointment in a takeout container. This isn't about being harsh. It's about honesty. When a restaurant calls something biryani but serves this, it doesn't just miss the mark, it misrepresents the culture. Indian cuisine is rich, layered, soulful. This had none of that. Some people are fortunate to bring their food heritage to the U.S., but when you take shortcuts like this, you're not sharing the culture, you're flattening it. It was 9:40 PM. Dinner should be a time of calm and comfort, especially while traveling. Instead, we ended the day irritated, and after just a few bites, we had to toss the food and head to another restaurant. There are places that do justice to Indian food. Sadly, this wasn't one of them. No pride in the plate. No respect in the preparation. Just a careless dish that should've never left the kitchen.

Never ever going to sit down again here for dinner. We've been here 45+ minutes and STILL WAITING…read morefor our soup. Maybe takeout is better.

This is by far the best flavored Indian food you will find in Rhode Island. My husband and I never…read morehave issues with the taste and flavors. The pear martini transports me into such a cozy place with the most lovely flavor. Sudip always greats us with such a friendly smile and tempers us everytime. The restaurant is so lucky to have him.

Good Indian food with lively atmosphere and good service for a Saturday night out. We had the…read moreshrimp biryanis, chicken tikka masala and saag paneer. All were good but the shrimp was the standout. Cauliflower appetizer and Nan bread were also yummy.

Some of the best Indian food around! The staff is very nice and the food came out quick. Overall…read moregreat experience, will continue to eat here!

Great Indian food very quickly! The service is polite and…read moreattentive Generally your stuff is ready before they predicted

Love the food here! This is our third or fourth time eating here and it always impresses. The food…read moreis rich and flavorful. There's so much to choose from and you can tell each dish is bringing a unique experience to your taste buds. The service is also very good. Everyone is attentive and makes sure you're have a great experience. The only knock I have is that it is loud and makes it difficult to hear/converse with people. Otherwise, I love the food and will continue to eat here!

My partner and I stopped in around lunch for a cocktail and a quick bite, settling in at the bar…read more The space is visually striking; large, expressive portraits hang on the walls, colorful throw pillows line the banquettes, and shelves of labeled spice jars sit in the corner like a little apothecary. The bar itself is dramatic, a wall of bottles backed by bold red shelves. It all adds up to a room that feels like someone put real thought into every corner. We ordered the Ginger Turmeric Martini, which is made with Citron Vodka on the menu but we swapped in ISCO Gin; a substitution the bartender handled without hesitation. He mentioned he adds a tiny pinch of salt to some cocktails to brighten them up, a small detail, but the kind that tells you they actually think about what they're making. The drinks were served in cut crystal coupe glasses with a small edible flower floating on top, and they tasted as good as they looked. For food, we went with the Chili Cauliflower and the Dal Makhani. The cauliflower came out crispy in all the right ways, each floret holding its texture under a sticky, lightly sweet heat with a bit of tamarind that shines right through; tangy, a little smoky, deeply savory. The Dal Makhani was exceptional. The lentils were cooked with real intention, not reduced to mush but offering just a slight pop, and the overall flavor was rich and complex in a way that made it hard to put the naan down. Speaking of which, the garlic naan (sans cilantro, seeing as my partner has the gene where it tastes like soap) arrives charred and pillowy in equal measure, loaded with bits of fresh garlic. The service matched everything else. We were greeted warmly, and the staff genuinely seemed interested in getting to know us rather than just moving us through. That kind of rapport is rare and, when you find it, you notice. A spot we love to visit whenever we are in the area, and for good reason.

6 months ago this would have been a 4 star. I thought I write a review but guess I didn't. I just…read moreleft and still not sure if the chicken in the tikka masala was chicken. It didn't look right but cutting into it, it looked like chicken, but had the texture of fried tofu or a fake meat. The portions have also shrunk since I first came here. Also, go up one in your spicy-ness level here. I don't know if I'll come back after today.

A friend and I stopped in here for dinner on a Wednesday night and we enjoyed the entire restaurant…read moreto ourselves. The service was inviting and hospitable and because of the lack of crowd we enjoyed a quiet place to converse and our food came out quickly. My aloo gobi was flavorful and well cooked. The broth could've been a bit thicker. I wasn't expecting to travel to RI for work and enjoy Indian so I was pleasantly surprised by the quality.

Service: Great very attentive, gave choices and suggestions…read more Food: Tasty, authentic, Many good choices Drinks: naan bread Delicious, would go back!

Rating: 4.0 Came to…read moretry this place i've been meaning to visit since it's in the same plaza as garden grill and i've seen the place but has never gone in. It's a local Indian restaurant located in pawtucket area. Parking lot available in the plaza. It was busy but we were able to sit down at the counter. Inside is small but has some seatings and bar available. We ordered mango lassi, pepper chicken tikka, garlic and cilantro naan, cauliflower 56, and chicken lababnar. Mango lassi is delicious as expected. Appetizers were excellent including tender pepper chicken tikka and flavorful cauliflower 56. Garlic and cilantro naan is chewy and tasty. Chicken lababnar was bit different than chicken tikka masala i'm used to. Its creamy and tomato base like tikka masala but didn't have the deep flavor that most tikka masala have. Service was good but my utensil was dirty. Waiter did quickly changed them for me though. Overall, food is good. Appetizers were excellent. Service is ok. Price is reasonable for Indian food. Not bad Indian restaurant in the area.