My Favorite Minneapolis Restaurant. Get there quickly! by ScottyCyn on 11/24/2011 via Citysearch
My new favorite Minneapolis restaurant! The entire experience was stellar! From the fancy cocktail expertly shaken with house-made tinctures' to the wonderfully presented, perfectly melded flavors of the menu items. We had anchovies,…

go already by twinsfan on 1/30/2011 via Citysearch
After almost going for a long time, our only disappointment after dining at Saffron is that we have missed too many great meals.\r Must try the beans, the olives, the eggs, the cocktails, the creme brule tart, but everything from the…

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and excellent service by MariKat on 7/8/2010 via Citysearch
We chose this place for our anniversary and it was fantastic! great food and service and the prices are very affordable given the quality of food hip atmosphere. We were greeted by Saed Wadi, a very charming and approachable owner. The…

Very Unique by Brette A on 3/24/2010 via Insider Pages
Very nice ambiance. Quaint little restaurant and some VERY unique food choices. There seems to be something for everyone and they are very good about attending to those with food allergies...just let them know up front. Server was very…

Impressive by MNfoodlover on 3/6/2010 via Citysearch
We brought guests from Washington DC, who have traveled to the Middle East and have gourmet palates, to Saffron's for Restaurant Week. We were all impressed with the choices they offered, the delicious food and presentation of all the…

How are you feeling, Warf? NOT GOOD, sir! by SubliminalVocoder on 9/22/2008 via Citysearch
Sure, everything was gourmet, except for the food. But for those of you without with a very discriminating pallet, you may well not notice how the giant beans Tapas?esque teaser/appetizer is WAY over spiced with dill, and that the Greek…

High-end lounge off of Nicollet Mall offers Mediterranean specialities like beef kubbeh, yogurt cheese, lamb shoulder and more. by Molly Priesmeyer on 7/9/2008 via Citysearch
There's a reason this Mediterranean restaurant is one of the Twin Cities' most raved-about dining spots: Saffron puts the finishing touches on all of its Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and ensures its service is as lovely as the…

Best Food Ever by JinMN on 7/5/2008 via Citysearch
This is the first restaurant that impressed us so much that we feel compelled to write a review. \r \r Mediterranean / Middle eastern restaurants are quite sparse in the Twin Cities, compared to say Montreal (home for one of us). So far…

Excellent, excellent food and service. One of the best in the area. by dstucke on 6/22/2008 via Citysearch
We have dined at Saffron a number of times starting shortly after they opened. Saed is the consumate "front man", warm and engaging, making everyone feel welcome in true Middle Eastern style. As other reviews attest, the food is excellent…

Saffron restaurant, Dining experience by zistyle on 11/27/2007 via Citysearch
I feel compelled to write to you about a meal that I experienced (and I use this term intentionally) at Saffron in downtown Minneapolis last week, because the flavors from that exquisite meal are still lingering in my mouth. The chef, as I…

Every course was perfection by julesrocksmn on 9/2/2007 via Citysearch
All I can say is you must try the Beef Carpaccio, Leek and feta tart, Duck entree and the Escargot pasta. \r We tried almost all the apps since they were small, everthing was seasoned to perfection. The service was informative ,which is…

Fantastic Mediterranean-GO NOW by martthi on 8/8/2007 via Citysearch
This place should be packed it's so good! The staff is so nice. The owner takes pride in his place and you can see it! He came over and thanked us and was very personable. BUT the food speaks for itself. We had several Mezza plates…

Raving on Saffron by jakecoded on 8/7/2007 via Citysearch
I am by no means a connoisseur in the culture of culinary arts or fine dining however a GEM can be spotted by anyone with an ounce of erudition. CONSISTENTLY amazing. Cleanliness, food quality, service, and ambience are all of highest…

Lovely meal! by amanecer_3224 on 8/4/2007 via Citysearch
My husband & I had dinner here recently on a Saturday night. The service was excellent, and our waiter was especially attentive and knowledgeable. We had the blue crab salad and the vegetable bisteeya. The blue crab salad had a nice…

Avoid saturday Nights by mjabbar on 5/29/2007 via Citysearch
From other reviews expected a great experience going there with party of 9. What a disappointment. The dinner took close to two and a half hours. The server was no place to be found for re-ordering drinks. The meals were brought to…

Simply Amazing by mmpls on 5/22/2007 via Citysearch
To be honest we went there with no expectations, but we were blown away. \r Everything from the service to the crispy bread with Humis to the stunning desserts. \r But the reason that I?m writing this is the lamb entree, the tenderest…

Not Terribly Impressed by cbdigiacomo21 on 5/21/2007 via Citysearch
Well, I hate being disappointed in restaurants, especially when all of the reviews have ranted and raved about Saffron. I asked my boyfriend, and two other close couples to join us for dinner. To be honest, I thought the ambiance lacked…

The Best Lamb I have ever had. by minneapolisconcierge on 5/8/2007 via Citysearch
Time and Time again our guests make a point of stopping at my desk and thanking me for introducing them to SAFFRON. I heard about them shortly after they opened in early spring and was invited over to experience it for myself. To say I…

Great New restaurant by uptowngirl55408 on 4/15/2007 via Citysearch
Last night I went to Saffron for the first time. My husband and I went with another couple. I was very impressed. It was not crowded - which was a good thing because we got a great table right next to the front windows. However, I doubt…

A journey of enjoyment! by zaza26 on 3/21/2007 via Citysearch
My husbend and myself felt like we were on a journey of amazement and enjoyment when we visited saffron on a friday night. The place was uncomparable, it is one of the rare things in life that have no buts. I called it the cruise of…

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