Saffron - Edinburgh

Middle Eastern, Mexican, Bar-lounge

Saffron

Saffron
4.2 / 5 (1315 reviews)

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Saffron in Edinburgh, Scotland is a hidden gem that we stumbled upon by accident. Some menu options were unavailable due to changes, but the chef personally came out to chat with me.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: KristinL

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 1315 reviews

It took a while before we were served at the restaurant. The drinks were overly sweet and lacked enough ice. The food was decent, but not as good as Viva Mexico. They didn't even bother to thank us or say goodbye.

Cold restaurant with fatty, tasteless eating, terrible cocktails and terrible customer service. would not recommend.

Delicious, innovative, staff very attentive. Will definitely be back!

kristinl
15.08.2025

We made the reservation there to celebrate my birthday. Confirmed the reservation the day before. When we showed up the restaurant was closed. There was no communication to let us know that the restaurant was closed, and no communication afterwards to apologise for this. Very strange. Normally, I would recommend the restaurant. It's one of our favourites in the neighborhood. I guess now, I'll add the caveat of having a back up plan in case the restaurant just isn't open when you arrive for your reservation.

tomf-1
15.08.2025

Excellent meal, lamb tacos very good. Meal cocktails great. Only downside was it was not busy so atmosphere lacking. Waitress efficient and friendly.

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Smoking is not allowed in the building.

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