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
Amber Vargo
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Babaganoush, Lamb Kabob
Terri Newman, Ph.D.
great place to dine..very regal set up in eating area...tablecloths and napkins...small and intimate...great selection of meditterean dishes...enjoyed
We happened upon this gem while looking for our favorite - Mediterranean food. This place may look nondescript from the outside but the food is outstanding. Homemade, authentic, and delicious! The owner is wonderful and describes the options for you so you know what you’re ordering if you’re not already familiar. The Persian Hot Tea is lovely also.
Had Taboule and Chris’s King Combo with lamb.Everything was great especially the meat.Presentation was a bit more up scale than most regular venues.Totally worth the price and a visitParking: about 10 spots on side, might be more in the back, will check next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rose Tea and Cookie, Basmati Lima Bean Rice and Saffron Rice, Saffron Combo
Felipe Lopez
Great food, great service. We purchased the cold and hot sampler platters, and they were great. We also purchased the dinner for four platter. The food was excellent, simple and clean food, although the price for the dinner platter was a bit higher than expected. 5/5 great Afgan food.Vegetarian options: The food, by nature, is largely vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: Mostly gluten free.Kid-friendliness: Baby high-chairs available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Pettinelli
Love this Mediterranean place. Very local and the server was extremely friendly. The lamb kabob was very well seasoned with good rice with it. It was also very quiet which means there was no wait. You should go when you have the time to.
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
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
great place to dine..very regal set up in eating area...tablecloths and napkins...small and intimate...great selection of meditterean dishes...enjoyed
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
The food and service here is always excellent!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We happened upon this gem while looking for our favorite - Mediterranean food. This place may look nondescript from the outside but the food is outstanding. Homemade, authentic, and delicious! The owner is wonderful and describes the options for you so you know what you’re ordering if you’re not already familiar. The Persian Hot Tea is lovely also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chabli Kabob, Falafel Platter, Dipping Sauces, Babaganoush, Baklava
Had Taboule and Chris’s King Combo with lamb.Everything was great especially the meat.Presentation was a bit more up scale than most regular venues.Totally worth the price and a visitParking: about 10 spots on side, might be more in the back, will check next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rose Tea and Cookie, Basmati Lima Bean Rice and Saffron Rice, Saffron Combo
Great food, great service. We purchased the cold and hot sampler platters, and they were great. We also purchased the dinner for four platter. The food was excellent, simple and clean food, although the price for the dinner platter was a bit higher than expected. 5/5 great Afgan food.Vegetarian options: The food, by nature, is largely vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: Mostly gluten free.Kid-friendliness: Baby high-chairs available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this Mediterranean place. Very local and the server was extremely friendly. The lamb kabob was very well seasoned with good rice with it. It was also very quiet which means there was no wait. You should go when you have the time to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kabob