Saffrani
Gee, should we list this excellent Indian restaurant under 'Indian' or 'Seafood'? Owner Khalil Mansoori, of the popular Ann Purna and Shamiana, is exploring the interstices of the Indian and piscatorial worlds and come up with exciting new dishes never before seen in Edinburgh. The decor is modern, the dining room wee, though the menu is enormous, the atmosphere charming, though the restaurant takes a bit of finding off a main South Edinburgh street near the Festival Theatre and Old College. You might wish to try starter of batair, marinated tandoori quail, main course of imlidaar, marinated cod in medium spices with tamarind sauce, and dessert of rasmalai. Great care has been taken to match wines with each dish, a revelation.
Average Price:Under £24/€34
Saffrani Summary
Cuisine : North Indian/Seafood Opening Times : Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2pm & 5.30pm - 11pm
Sun: 5.30pm - 11pm Nearest Station : Edinburgh (BR) Payment Options : All major cards except Amex Average Price : Under £24/€34
Restaurant Group Information
If your guests believe that you're leading them into just a curry parlour, enjoyable as that may be, they're in for a surprise at Saffrani. The decor is modern and fairly austere, because the emphasis is on the food. It's a tiny place so group sizes max out at 20, although hiring the whole venue will allow you 30 guests. The dishes are Khalil Mansoor's imports and inventions, alongside beloved favourites. The menu includes dishes like starter of fresh mussel soup with tomato and green herbs, main course of marinated lamb kidneys masala, and dessert of banana fritter in rosewater syrup. Do enjoy the wine list.
Room Types
Main Restaurant
Seating 1 - 20
Standing 0 - 0
Exclusive hire of the restaurant
Seating 25 - 30
Standing 0 - 0
