SAFFRON Indian Restaurant & Bar

This place offers a decent, casual dining experience in the heart of Orinda’s downtown plaza. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a straightforward setup, which is perfect for a laid-back meal. The customer service was pleasant, with several staff members attending to our table, ensuring that we had what we needed.

However, the food didn’t quite hit the mark. The tandoori chicken was a bit underwhelming, lacking the bold, smoky flavor one might expect (seems like someone forgot to marinate it for at least six hours prior to serving). Similarly, the garlic naan was somewhat plain and didn’t stand out. The mixed meat platter, while generous enough for two to share, was also average in terms of flavor having a deep fried chicken?!?

As for the drinks, I was disappointed by the over-sweetened Old Fashioned, which felt more like a sugary cocktail than the classic it was supposed to be.

Overall, it’s a nice spot with friendly service and a good location, but the food and drinks left something to be desired.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

This has been our go to for Indian food for years. I love the vegan options as well as the chicken entres. Naan is made fresh and great paired w chutney.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Butter Chicken, Naan, Chicken Tikka

Wonderful aromatic Indian food. Especially the tender tandoori chicken and all versions of biryani rice.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Biryani, Samosas, Garlic Naan

Somehow the cocktails and baingan bharta are equally great _and_ they treat you well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best tandoori chicken in the Bay Area!!Super friendly service and dog friendly patio.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Biryani

Food is always fantastic. The service needs improvement. The man is too thin.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Biryani, Garlic Naan, Naan

Food is always fantastic. The service needs improvement. The man is too thin.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Biryani, Garlic Naan, Naan

Great place for Indian food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Samosas, Chicken Tikka

Tasty food, perfect environment but

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Biryani, Butter Chicken, Naan, Chicken Tikka

We are so lucky to have Saffron in Lamorinda. The food is delicious, flavorful, clean ingredients and authentic. Everything is made with so much love. This is the spot to get your dose of Indian food or catering for parties. Full of comminity!!!!! I went to a rad Diwali party at Saffron and left high on life.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious and very fresh…. We were group of 24 for a birthday celebration and ordered few appetizers and almost 17 -20 dishes, and few sizzlersEveryone enjoyed alotVey big area for parkingVery Friendly staffVery comfortable seatingFresg and delicious foodFair priceThey also prepare 4 custom dishes at our request which were not in the menu, i love itGreate place with great food, we will.be backHighly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely a cut above the other nearby Indian restaurants. Could use some sprucing up of the tables and layout.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

One of the best Indians in the East

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered mixed vegetables. They delivered bengan Bharta. Ordered two orders of onion kulcha to take out after we were done with meals. Took them forever to pack the Kulchas. Had a 2 year old and a five year old. Was extremely difficult to manage. And it was not like they were busy. the restaurant was practically empty only two other tables occupied. They already had their food delivered. All the waiters were standing in front of the kitchen and the cook talking to them. On the top of it all it was super expensive and food was so so both in taste and quantity. Utterly disappointing.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

It was busy Tuesday.I have ordered chicken vandalu and Dal tarka and ordered Dhaba style naan.Service was great and the guy with heavy muscles ? guided me very well suggesting naan.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5