Saffrani

11 South College Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA

If at first you don't succeed - and you may well not, in trying to find Saffrani - do not give up. The rewards of a little persistence are well worthwhile. This new Indian, tucked away in one of Edinburgh's tiny side streets, between the Festival Theatre and Old College is breaking the mould, no flock wallpaper, no tinkling fountains, just 30 seats and a real desire to introduce new flavours, new dishes, new aspects of North Indian food. Owned by Khalil Mansoori, formerly of Ann Purna and Shamiana, the auguries are good, particularly as he is concentrating on seafood. Not prawns, prawns and King prawns but cod, halibut and lemon sole, blended with the most wonderful spices. The lamb kidney in a gurdah massala or okra is notable and when it comes to pudding times the usual suspects are refreshingly absent, replaced by rasmalai, balls of cottage cheese served chilled in sweet milk and nuts.

If at first you don't succeed - and you may well not, in trying to find Saffrani - do not give up. The rewards of a little persistence are well worthwhile. This new Indian, tucked away in one of Edinburgh's tiny side streets, between the Festival Theatre and Old College is breaking the mould, no flock wallpaper, no tinkling fountains, just 30 seats and a real desire to introduce new flavours, new dishes, new aspects of North Indian food.

Owned by Khalil Mansoori, formerly of Ann Purna and Shamiana, the auguries are good, particularly as he is concentrating on seafood. Not prawns, prawns and King prawns but cod, halibut and lemon sole, blended with the most wonderful spices. The lamb kidney in a gurdah massala or okra is notable and when it comes to pudding times the usual suspects are refreshingly absent, replaced by rasmalai, balls of cottage cheese served chilled in sweet milk and nuts.

The wine list recognises that cuisine of this quality deserves something rather more elegant than the obligatory lager, even if it is brewed under licence from Bombay, and should not be lightly ignored.

Read more

Indian, Seafood

: 12:00 - 14:00 17:30 - 23:00

Reservations: 0131 667 1597

11 South College Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AA [Map]

£18.00    £25.00

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)

REVIEWS OF Saffrani

Bert Barrott (26 June 2008)

This is without doubt one of the best Indian restaurants in the city – innovative, well cooked food and gracious service.

Mrs Kilpatrick (17 August 2007)

The food was absolutely delicious, and I had lemon sole in a peanut and almond sauce with lemon rice. My friends had a prawn in coconut sauce and a lamb and spinach dish. This was unfortunately marred by the appalling service we received. We were not served any food until we had been in the restaurant for over fifty minutes despite giving our order almost immediately.

Write a Review for Saffrani

Have you eaten at Saffrani? Then why not write a review for Saffrani! It only takes a few moments, no registration is required.

Not sure what to write? Have a look through all of our restaurant reviews for inspiration!

More Info for Saffrani

£9.95

£9.95

Not included




Other Restaurants You May Like

Zest Restaurant

Indian in Edinburgh

Opus 504

Scottish, Seafood in Edinburgh

Dakota Bar & Grill

Seafood in Edinburgh

Sweet Melinda's

Scottish, Seafood in Edinburgh

The Maharajah's

Indian in Edinburgh

Mussel Inn - Edinburgh

Seafood in Edinburgh

Special Offers

Cafe Rouge - Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Valentine's Menu: 3 courses and a glass of Crémant de Bourgogne - £25 per person

Chiquito - Edinburgh, Frederick Street

Edinburgh

Book for Valentine's day and enjoy a bottle of prosecco for £10

The Tower Restaurant

Edinburgh

Valentine's Day Table d'hote menu - 3 courses - £30

Tusitala - Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Free Glass of Bubbly if you book your Valentines Dinner with us between Friday 27/01/12 & Saturday 05/02/12 for £10.95

Selected Restaurant

Bistro at Hotel du Vin - Edinburgh

Edinburgh

We hear a great deal about recycling these days - du Vin recycles attractive but sometimes un-loved buildings to restore real gems in the best tradition of British understated style. Complement ...