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Saffron's Restaurant

131 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202 (Central Business District)
(502) 584-7800
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Ranked #39 of 1,089 restaurants in Louisville
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Neighborhood: Central Business District
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New York City, New York
Top Contributor
121 reviews 121 reviews
75 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Excellent veggie, chicken, beef, lamb and fish selections. Start with complementary salad with pita. Appetizers include familiar Middle Eastern items and some more exotic - all well balanced with spice. We ordered quite a variety of entrees - all were rated as excellent by our party.

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See 2 more reviews by cararro for Louisville
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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56 reviews 56 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Was skeptical that there could actually be tasty food in downtown Louisville but Saffron's surprised me. Chicken kebobs were excellent - I tend to not order chicken when I go out since, most often, it comes out dry and tasteless. This chicken was some of the best chicken I've ever had - lots of herbs and spices made for great... More

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See 6 more reviews by Morgan F for Louisville
Boston, Massachusetts
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126 reviews 126 reviews
83 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

I was in Louisville for a business conference, found this restaurant on Trip Advisor and dined with 4 friends. The place was not very busy on a Thursday night and we were well taken care of by an enthusiastic and attentive wait staff. They started us off with a plate of veggies and cheese with warm pita bread as soon... More

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See 4 more reviews by Fontek for Louisville
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This was the Friday before the Derby and we made reservations through our hotel. It was a very nice restaurant. The food was great! It was crowded but the people were not loud as in other restauruants we had visited. Our waiter was okay but it did not detract from our expereince.

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See 5 more reviews by MindyOrchard for Louisville
Greensburg, Indiana
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

My wife and I heard about this place through Tripadvisor and really enjoyed our Sat. lunch here. The service was very good, food was delicious and couldn't be happier with the lamb preparation. Definitely suggest trying this restaurant out. And for the money I think they provided a very full plate. We actually just split their special and had plenty!... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

I couldn't believe just a few blocks, well within walking distance from downtown, is a truly wonderful Persian restaurant. I had a half order of rack of lamb and couldn't get through it all. they even make their own infused vodkas for truly unique martinis- not sickly sweet, but packed with flavor. This should be a don't miss- it will... More

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BILLERICA
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

I have only traveled to Louisville twice, but this is by far my favorite restaurant. The service was very friendly and helpful, and food was so different and flavorful - taste combinations I had never experienced before. I especially loved the pomegranate and caramelized onions in my vegetable stew, and enjoyed the pairing of spinach, dill and cream in my... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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59 reviews 59 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

This was one of my Mom's favorite restaurants when she was working downtown. The food is delicious and healthy and so different from what you'll find other places. The service is fantastic also. It's a regular stop for me when I have the opportunity to dine downtown at lunchtime.

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See 30 more reviews by Coomsey for Louisville
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The lamb shank was extremely flavorful and tender. Make sure you come hungry because it is a very large portion!

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Michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013 via mobile

If you like lamb as much as i do, you have to give there's a try, this was the best lamb i have ever had

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