This is an intimate family restaurant. The food is amazing and service as well. Great for date night or even early lunch or dinner with family and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kabob
Kenny Edwards
Food and service were amazing. Great experience talking with the owners, truly great people. Learned a lot about the food and cultural history. We will be back for sure.
My first visit today. I ordered the Falafel platter. It was so delicious. We had a appetizer dish of different dips including Tahiti. Everything was so good. My friend had the shish kabob chicken plater and the other the steak kabob. We had a wonderful salad as well. Two friends got the lemon cake dessert and I got the cookies. So good. We will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
devoted2yeshua
Read many of the reviews and I unfortunately believe the one star comments. The owner may not like what I'm about to share, but this is only constructive criticism.To the Owner: please don't be defensive about what I'm about to share as many of your responses show. Your responses should be kind to where you're willing to make things right for your customers, that's how you grow and take care of a business.I walked in and it seemed quaint, but eventually after being in there for awhile it smelled moldy-might be an old building. Food was okay. Some prices weren't listed on the menu so I had to ask, which was uncomfortable to do. If I didn't ask I would have spent an unreasonable amount-we're talking $120 up, for 4-5 people portions, which if calculated it's better to just get your own entree-price wise. Prices should be listed. The meat from the kabob plate I ordered was overcooked and very salty. I was chugging water the whole evening from that. Bread and sauces were great, but portion size could be better. Perrier bottles were way, WAY overpriced. Bathroom needs cleaned, felt very unclean. No need to explain further. Hopefully, the owner will make necessary changes. Until then, I unfortunately won't be going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Jacquelyn Brooks
The food is amazing and very tasty. The fragrances!!No iced tea as it is very bad for digestion, hot only. The tea is very fragrant, NOT English tea, floral maybe? Try different foods and learn. Very grateful cuatomer!!
Soukaina Lamrani
The food was fine but a bit expensive for what it was, especially quantities wise. The kids burger dish was a joke, it was a 2 inches ground beef skewer and the bread basket had 5-6 tiny pieces for 4 people. When we asked for more bread they only brought a couple more. All their menu prices are for one skewer which is not clearmy stated in the menu, if you ask for two skewer it is doubble price (so about $36 for two ground beef skewers)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Kacie Martin
Saffron has a beautiful dining room, perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. The food was delicious. Each entree was served with two types of rice and a side salad. We ordered the lamb entree and a falafel entree. The lamb was cooked perfectly with a slight pink center and a little char flavor on the edges. The falafel were flavorful and perfectly crisp. The service was excellent and the food came out very quickly. We will be back soon! Glad to have found a local Mediterranean restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THEMAESTRO 777
Amazing owner and the best chef and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rifat Tuzcuoglu
Closed at 5:56 pm maybe they are out of business so sad drove more hours
Sara Brandspigel
Loved the cold appetizer platter, and the falafel special. Great service and very kind to my kiddo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Platter, Persian Tea Special, Lamb Kabob
Great dinner experience. All the food was delicious. The owner is attentive and friendly. We will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basmati Lima Bean Rice and Saffron Rice, Falafel Platter, Dipping Sauces, Baklava, Saffron Combo
Maria VAWitch
Got take out 1st visit, lamb kabob w/saffron rice was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kabob
Douglas Aerni II
I don't usually give a 5 star review as I feel that is just someone who is a family or friend of the owner trying to boost the reviews. But this food, the service and the atmosphere are all that good.As a vegetarian, it is hard to find a good amount of food served at a lot of restaurants here in the greater Hampton Roads area.and this place, with very surprisingly different flavors, knocked it outta the park.From the cold sampler platter (all vegan, mind you) to the egg plant stew with the rice side-dish, it was a non-stop flavor journey through the middle-east. The owner/host was very eloquent in his description of the different foods and the areas of the middle-east they hailed from, which not only sent us on a flavorful journey, but also a small geographical journey, as well.To say the least, it was money AND time well-spent and I look forward to the next time I decide to take a short journey to the middle-east.Vegetarian options: Very flavorful and noteworthy vegetarian options.Dietary restrictions: I am a Lacto-Ovo vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Eggplant, Dipping Sauces, Falafel Plate, Rose Tea and Cookie
daja Richardson
When I came in the owner immediately greeted me and made me feel welcome! He explained the options and was very attentive. The food came out in a timely manner and the portions were large. Every dish I tried was AMAZING!!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!! I will visit here again.
This restaurant was the Cozy Grandma spot I’ve been craving in Hampton. The server was attentive and explained the dishes we were being served. I am always hunting for good babaganoush. Ours was creamy and delicious. The tea was delicious—you HAVE to try it. Saffron also accommodates gluten-free diners. My friend and I are definitely returning.Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options.
This is an intimate family restaurant. The food is amazing and service as well. Great for date night or even early lunch or dinner with family and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kabob
Food and service were amazing. Great experience talking with the owners, truly great people. Learned a lot about the food and cultural history. We will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sambose, Lamb Kabob, Lamb Shank
My first visit today. I ordered the Falafel platter. It was so delicious. We had a appetizer dish of different dips including Tahiti. Everything was so good. My friend had the shish kabob chicken plater and the other the steak kabob. We had a wonderful salad as well. Two friends got the lemon cake dessert and I got the cookies. So good. We will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Read many of the reviews and I unfortunately believe the one star comments. The owner may not like what I'm about to share, but this is only constructive criticism.To the Owner: please don't be defensive about what I'm about to share as many of your responses show. Your responses should be kind to where you're willing to make things right for your customers, that's how you grow and take care of a business.I walked in and it seemed quaint, but eventually after being in there for awhile it smelled moldy-might be an old building. Food was okay. Some prices weren't listed on the menu so I had to ask, which was uncomfortable to do. If I didn't ask I would have spent an unreasonable amount-we're talking $120 up, for 4-5 people portions, which if calculated it's better to just get your own entree-price wise. Prices should be listed. The meat from the kabob plate I ordered was overcooked and very salty. I was chugging water the whole evening from that. Bread and sauces were great, but portion size could be better. Perrier bottles were way, WAY overpriced. Bathroom needs cleaned, felt very unclean. No need to explain further. Hopefully, the owner will make necessary changes. Until then, I unfortunately won't be going back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
The food is amazing and very tasty. The fragrances!!No iced tea as it is very bad for digestion, hot only. The tea is very fragrant, NOT English tea, floral maybe? Try different foods and learn. Very grateful cuatomer!!
The food was fine but a bit expensive for what it was, especially quantities wise. The kids burger dish was a joke, it was a 2 inches ground beef skewer and the bread basket had 5-6 tiny pieces for 4 people. When we asked for more bread they only brought a couple more. All their menu prices are for one skewer which is not clearmy stated in the menu, if you ask for two skewer it is doubble price (so about $36 for two ground beef skewers)
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Saffron has a beautiful dining room, perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. The food was delicious. Each entree was served with two types of rice and a side salad. We ordered the lamb entree and a falafel entree. The lamb was cooked perfectly with a slight pink center and a little char flavor on the edges. The falafel were flavorful and perfectly crisp. The service was excellent and the food came out very quickly. We will be back soon! Glad to have found a local Mediterranean restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing owner and the best chef and food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Closed at 5:56 pm maybe they are out of business so sad drove more hours
Loved the cold appetizer platter, and the falafel special. Great service and very kind to my kiddo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Platter, Persian Tea Special, Lamb Kabob
Restaurantji Recommends
Great dinner experience. All the food was delicious. The owner is attentive and friendly. We will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basmati Lima Bean Rice and Saffron Rice, Falafel Platter, Dipping Sauces, Baklava, Saffron Combo
Got take out 1st visit, lamb kabob w/saffron rice was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kabob
I don't usually give a 5 star review as I feel that is just someone who is a family or friend of the owner trying to boost the reviews. But this food, the service and the atmosphere are all that good.As a vegetarian, it is hard to find a good amount of food served at a lot of restaurants here in the greater Hampton Roads area.and this place, with very surprisingly different flavors, knocked it outta the park.From the cold sampler platter (all vegan, mind you) to the egg plant stew with the rice side-dish, it was a non-stop flavor journey through the middle-east. The owner/host was very eloquent in his description of the different foods and the areas of the middle-east they hailed from, which not only sent us on a flavorful journey, but also a small geographical journey, as well.To say the least, it was money AND time well-spent and I look forward to the next time I decide to take a short journey to the middle-east.Vegetarian options: Very flavorful and noteworthy vegetarian options.Dietary restrictions: I am a Lacto-Ovo vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Eggplant, Dipping Sauces, Falafel Plate, Rose Tea and Cookie
When I came in the owner immediately greeted me and made me feel welcome! He explained the options and was very attentive. The food came out in a timely manner and the portions were large. Every dish I tried was AMAZING!!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!! I will visit here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Eggplant, Dipping Sauces, Falafel Plate
This restaurant was the Cozy Grandma spot I’ve been craving in Hampton. The server was attentive and explained the dishes we were being served. I am always hunting for good babaganoush. Ours was creamy and delicious. The tea was delicious—you HAVE to try it. Saffron also accommodates gluten-free diners. My friend and I are definitely returning.Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Babaganoush, Lamb Kabob