Swagath, Sector 26
39 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Chandigarh·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 35 threads.
What people say, in short
Swagath in Sector 26 is one of Chandigarh's most-recommended restaurants, with many commenters naming it the go-to for butter chicken and other chicken dishes, and a few also praising its Chettinad-style non-veg, parottas, dal makhani and naan. People describe it as a fine-dining spot that is pricey, though one commenter calls it worth the money and comfortable. A few dissenters say it has declined in recent years, one diner finds the butter chicken too sweet, and another did not enjoy the butter chicken or tikka they ordered. Swagath also has outlets at Elante Mall, in Sector 79 Mohali and in Sector 5 Panchkula; this page covers the one on Madhya Marg in Sector 26.
Address
SCO No.7, Swagath Restaurant And Bar, Sector 26, Madhya Marg, Sector 26, Chandigarh, 160019, India
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Butter chicken, Lachcha parantha
- Best for
- Family, Groups, Celebrations
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Calls it the current best butter chicken though on the pricier side.
Suggests Swagath for proper butter chicken.
Suggests going to Swagath instead of the overrated Colaba Canteen.
Found it good in the past but thinks other places may serve better butter chicken.
Suggests going to Swagat restaurant in Sector 27 for authentic Punjabi food.
Recommends Swagath at Sector 26 or Elante.
Suggested as a fine dine option for the birthday lunch.
Calls it expensive but high-class North Indian, recommending the lachcha parantha and mutton.
Lists Swagath among restaurants they like for the vibe they want.
Backs an earlier suggestion and adds Swagath as a place to try.
Recommends trying Swagath instead.
Finds their butter chicken too sweet.
Recommended for Indian food.
Urgently recommends going to Swagath.
Recommends Swagath as an option for the lunch.
Recommends for gravy and main course; fine dining so a bit pricey.
Suggests Swagath as a restaurant option.
Recommends it for Chettinad-style non-veg dishes and parottas.
Says it is worth the money and comfortable.
Suggests Swagath for butter chicken.
Finds Swagath terrible now; their catering lunch was excellent but restaurant food is no longer good.
Finds the butter chicken bland with boiled, not barbecued, pieces.
Suggests it for butter chicken.
Names Swagath among places worth going to.
Agrees Swagat is the only place for butter chicken.
Agrees with the Swagat recommendation.
Recommends it for good Indian food.
Rates Swagath higher than Dastaan.
Calls it one of Chandigarh's best restaurants, very tasty though slightly expensive.
Recommends it for its daal makhni and naan.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.