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Saffron Cafe

62 Fort Wayne Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Downtown Indianapolis)
(317) 917-0131
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Ranked #15 of 1,304 restaurants in Indianapolis
Price range: €8 - €19
Cuisines: Indian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Downtown Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, USA
Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My wife purchased a groupon for this place and I wasn't quite sure what to expect as we really have never had Moroccan food but we can/will eat about anything so it was worth a go. I strongly suggest making a reservation even on a weekday as it is a small place and can fill up quickly. We waited a... More

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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Okay guys, finally made it here after trying for years. It was worth my years of waiting. This place is amazing. I truly believe you can't go wrong with anything here. I tried 3 other dishes but had lamb and all were fantastic. They have perfected their lamb dishes. I will be posting 4 pictures of dishes from here. My... More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We came, expecting to have a delicious Moroccan dinner, but we were quite disappointed. The food was lacking taste and the staff wasn't very responsive. We came at 7:30 without booking and were told to be back by 8:30 as the place was full (which is generally a good sign). At 8:30, it took about 10-15 minutes for the staff... More

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South Bend, Indiana, United States
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

The aroma washes over you as you enter and your mouth starts to water. This small, intimate place has a well versed and attentive staff. We were greeted and accomodated (we did not have reservations and it was a busy Friday night0 and well taken care of. The food, oh my, the food is wonderful. Aromatic, creative, flavorful! We loved... More

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See 5 more reviews by CrystalEats for Indianapolis
Indy
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We visited the Saffron Cafe for the first time this week, and we were blown away. We purchased a Groupon for 1 bottle of wine, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and a dessert for $49 (a steal!) and was the motivation behind going. The atmosphere is like a small, home kitchen in the Moroccan desert, but with fine dining service. Our... More

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See 3 more reviews by Nikki9191 for Indianapolis
Carmel, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We visited the restaurant for the first time last evening with friends not knowing what to expect and our expectations were exceeded. We really enjoyed picking from the extensive menu . The appetizers were varied in nature . The lamb and seafood dishes were fantastic especially the lamb tagine. Our waiter was one of the friendliest we have encountered at... More

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See 4 more reviews by PhilipgIreland for Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013 via mobile

Tried the shwarma sandwich with a salad and a side of hummus for lunch. The sandwich with the spicy sauce was very good, soft pita, moist and well-cooked gyro meat. The salad dressing was good. Hummus average, but certainly not bad. The rest of my group seemed to enjoy their meals as well. Price was reasonable for lunch. Will definitely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

My husband and I eat out a lot and this is my favorite restaurnat in the city. As a person that is very particular about certain foods being mixed, oddly enough, I love the appitizer that mixes oranges, avacado black olives and Morrocan seasoning - which sounds like a very odd combination, but is delicious! It is always a special... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Had a lovely meal at Saffron Cafe.. started with soup, then had Kafta and a Lamb tagine.. service was great and very friendly .. Wife of owner waited on us. Meet her husband the chef too. He actually still goes around and talks to all the customers at the tables. Not too many restaurants still do that.. Ended our meal... More

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Indianapolis
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Took my adult son here for dinner, using a coupon. With the coupon was able to up the level of the items a bit, but some of the best things we had (they were all very god) was the appetizers. The eggplant is amazing. I had the paella; my son had the lamb tanjine. Service was great, food was great.... More

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