Two words of advice: Stay away! The sweet lassi tasted like anything but. The greasy fish pakora came decorated with glitter powder - apparently edible. The lamb seekh kebab tasted raw and smelt gamey. Even the tamarind chutney was watered down to a drinking consistency! When brought to the owner/server (see pic) - he got very defensive. How dare we complain about their food quality - they serve 300 heads each night and everyone apparently raves about their food! If the food here is awful, the table side manners are worse. The mains - we ordered goat garam masala and daal tarka - were evidently more edible, though the lachcha paratha was a tandoori roti minus the char marks. When asked for dessert recommendation, the owner/server was sarcastic - “just order the vanilla ice cream -you don’t seem to like any of our food.” Even the on-the-house kheer and taking off the seekh kebab from the final bill - though appreciated gestures - can’t redeem them.
The absolute worst restaurant ever stepped into. Period.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Allure Neo
It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and I was absolutely blown away! Definitely the best Indian food I’ve ever had. The service was attentive and thoughtful, and every dish was both delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm and elegant — truly a perfect fine dining experience. The owner was incredibly friendly and even treated us to milk teas and a complimentary dessert. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lourdes Morales
We LOVE this place! The menu has options for everyone (even my somewhat picky FIL) and everything that we’ve tried has been flavorful, delicious, and fresh. The staff is polite and incredibly attentive; as soon as you sit down you are treated like family. Raj is just wonderful- we recently celebrated a birthday there and he went out of his way to make it a very special one. We will keep going back and raving about it to everyone who will listen. Thank you Raj, and staff, for a wonderful and delicious meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ebru
Very good food! Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jitendra Sharma
This is one of the best restaurant in Syracuse with best food quality, authentic food with great taste and freshly prepared, the best part is their service, which is perfect, we always love to eat here whenever we visit Syracuse. Al the very best to the owner and whole team of Raj Saffron restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pamela Pica
Raj treats you like family. The dishes were all skillfully created with flavor and love. Fine Indian dinning. Our taste buds danced. If you are on the fence and not sure if you will enjoy this taste of a far off place. Don't be afraid. Your tummy and taste buds will thank you. The ambience is beautiful. Great place for vegan and vegetarians to indulge. Our server Ash was lovely. All the staff make you feel good. We will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tisa A Gibson
Workers are very attentive made you feel very welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorien Beaulieu
So delicious and excellent service! Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fiona G
Everything AMAZING 👏. FROM SERVICE TO FOOD!! from the moment we walked in to the moment my family and I left! Thank you to All the staff and the owner who was very present.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie Feuerstein
From the moment we walked in, this restaurant delivered on every level—flavor, service, and ambiance. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food? Absolutely incredible. We ordered the Chana Masala, Tikka Masala, Biryani, and samosas, and every dish was bursting with rich, authentic flavors. Each plate was not only delicious but presented beautifully—elevated plating that showed real attention to detail and pride in the cuisine. As a lovely surprise, the staff treated us to their house chai tea and dessert. The chai was easily one of the best I’ve had—perfectly spiced and comforting. The dessert was the perfect sweet finish to an unforgettable meal. The service was just as exceptional. Attentive, gracious, and genuinely welcoming, the staff made us feel like honored guests rather than just customers. If you’re looking for an Indian dining experience that delivers not only phenomenal food but also top-notch hospitality and atmosphere, this is the place. Can’t wait to return!
What a delightful find while passing through Syracuse. Will stop here often in the future. Tucked away in a nice neighborhood you'll find this well-presented space full of charming people serving excellent food. Safron biryani particularly good. Well, so we're the gobhi Manchurian and the rice pudding and the chai masala. Thank you and Happy Diwali!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abbie feldman
This is my favorite Indian restaurant in CNY. It’s a bit more expensive than most, but it’s so worth it!!! (So far I’ve only had delivery, but when I go in person I’ll update) The portions are very sizable and satisfying. The food is extremely flavorful and artfully presented! I prefer spicy, 🌶️ but they’ll alter it according to your preference. The saag paneer is crazy good, and the garlic naan is ENORMOUS & sooooo soft & stretchy 😩😩😩 😋! I can’t wait to try the Chilean Sea Bass as it’s hard to find around here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobby-Jo Bly-Owens
Went for my Birthday dinner with family. The staff were so friendly and very attentive. I chose this place due to the high reviews I saw, and it completely surpassed my expectations! The variety is really good and my Vegan Mom had plenty of options! Everyone loved the food!! Definitely will eat here again!!!
Two words of advice: Stay away! The sweet lassi tasted like anything but. The greasy fish pakora came decorated with glitter powder - apparently edible. The lamb seekh kebab tasted raw and smelt gamey. Even the tamarind chutney was watered down to a drinking consistency! When brought to the owner/server (see pic) - he got very defensive. How dare we complain about their food quality - they serve 300 heads each night and everyone apparently raves about their food! If the food here is awful, the table side manners are worse. The mains - we ordered goat garam masala and daal tarka - were evidently more edible, though the lachcha paratha was a tandoori roti minus the char marks. When asked for dessert recommendation, the owner/server was sarcastic - “just order the vanilla ice cream -you don’t seem to like any of our food.” Even the on-the-house kheer and taking off the seekh kebab from the final bill - though appreciated gestures - can’t redeem them.
The absolute worst restaurant ever stepped into. Period.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and I was absolutely blown away! Definitely the best Indian food I’ve ever had. The service was attentive and thoughtful, and every dish was both delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm and elegant — truly a perfect fine dining experience. The owner was incredibly friendly and even treated us to milk teas and a complimentary dessert. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We LOVE this place! The menu has options for everyone (even my somewhat picky FIL) and everything that we’ve tried has been flavorful, delicious, and fresh. The staff is polite and incredibly attentive; as soon as you sit down you are treated like family. Raj is just wonderful- we recently celebrated a birthday there and he went out of his way to make it a very special one. We will keep going back and raving about it to everyone who will listen. Thank you Raj, and staff, for a wonderful and delicious meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food! Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of the best restaurant in Syracuse with best food quality, authentic food with great taste and freshly prepared, the best part is their service, which is perfect, we always love to eat here whenever we visit Syracuse. Al the very best to the owner and whole team of Raj Saffron restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raj treats you like family. The dishes were all skillfully created with flavor and love. Fine Indian dinning. Our taste buds danced. If you are on the fence and not sure if you will enjoy this taste of a far off place. Don't be afraid. Your tummy and taste buds will thank you. The ambience is beautiful. Great place for vegan and vegetarians to indulge. Our server Ash was lovely. All the staff make you feel good. We will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Workers are very attentive made you feel very welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So delicious and excellent service! Will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything AMAZING 👏. FROM SERVICE TO FOOD!! from the moment we walked in to the moment my family and I left! Thank you to All the staff and the owner who was very present.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the moment we walked in, this restaurant delivered on every level—flavor, service, and ambiance. The atmosphere was warm and inviting.
The food? Absolutely incredible. We ordered the Chana Masala, Tikka Masala, Biryani, and samosas, and every dish was bursting with rich, authentic flavors. Each plate was not only delicious but presented beautifully—elevated plating that showed real attention to detail and pride in the cuisine.
As a lovely surprise, the staff treated us to their house chai tea and dessert. The chai was easily one of the best I’ve had—perfectly spiced and comforting. The dessert was the perfect sweet finish to an unforgettable meal.
The service was just as exceptional. Attentive, gracious, and genuinely welcoming, the staff made us feel like honored guests rather than just customers.
If you’re looking for an Indian dining experience that delivers not only phenomenal food but also top-notch hospitality and atmosphere, this is the place. Can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
What a delightful find while passing through Syracuse. Will stop here often in the future. Tucked away in a nice neighborhood you'll find this well-presented space full of charming people serving excellent food. Safron biryani particularly good. Well, so we're the gobhi Manchurian and the rice pudding and the chai masala. Thank you and Happy Diwali!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my favorite Indian restaurant in CNY. It’s a bit more expensive than most, but it’s so worth it!!! (So far I’ve only had delivery, but when I go in person I’ll update) The portions are very sizable and satisfying. The food is extremely flavorful and artfully presented! I prefer spicy, 🌶️ but they’ll alter it according to your preference. The saag paneer is crazy good, and the garlic naan is ENORMOUS & sooooo soft & stretchy 😩😩😩 😋! I can’t wait to try the Chilean Sea Bass as it’s hard to find around here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for my Birthday dinner with family. The staff were so friendly and very attentive. I chose this place due to the high reviews I saw, and it completely surpassed my expectations! The variety is really good and my Vegan Mom had plenty of options! Everyone loved the food!! Definitely will eat here again!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMAZING, from start to finish! Tyvm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good food and exceptional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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