Some restaurants make you wonder if you should've stopped at the drive-thru. This wasn't one of them. The place was clean enough that even your grandmother would've approved, and the food came out quicker than a politician changes the subject. The staff kept the smiles coming right along with the refills, proving that hospitality isn't a lost art after all. Now let's talk about the food. Whoever was in charge of the spice rack deserves a raise. They seasoned everything just right--enough to wake up your taste buds without making you question your life choices. We cleaned our plates so thoroughly the dishwasher probably asked for the night off. Would we go back? In a heartbeat. If we're anywhere nearby and hear those aromas drifting through the parking lot, we'll probably need to "accidentally" miss our next turn. read more

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Visited Ayrsley for the first time and kind this gem- I'm from England a good Indian food is hard to find- this place was so amazing I returned the night after - the manager Vinay went out of his way to mar everyone welcome and the food was 10/10 and a great price- I was fortunate to meet many of the staff including Vinay's parents- Say hi when you go! read more

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This food was SOOOOO GOOD. The flavor was phenomenal, meat was tender, and was overall delicious. Best Indian food I've ever had. They even threw in a complimentary mango lassi. I will be coming back any chance I get and bringing more with me, I'd reccomend this restaurant to anyone!!! read more

Excellent food, outstanding service! Hest is on a scale of 1 to 10 and we should have gone a little higher than a 2 but the lamb and shrimp were excellent. We really enjoyed the mango lassi and raiti as well. Vineet, our server was attentive and informative; really great food and overall experience! read more

I received my food through door dash and was pleasantly surprised when it arrived. No mess and everything was packaged separately. The chicken tiki masala was pretty good! I got the spice level 4 and it wasn't spicy at all but had good flavor. Also got the garlic naan which was amazing. Thanks! read more

This is my new go-to. Chef customized vegan dishes to order and recommended other vegan dishes not on the menu. Ask for Saag Aloo and his spinach & chickpeas in red wine. So good. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Love their lunch buffet, but also go for dinner. Always get Samosas, aloo gobi, dal makheni, and shrimp vandaloo! They'll spice it to your tastes, so don't let that discourage you from going! read more

We love Saffron! My husband and I live in Tennessee. Whenever we come to Charlotte to visit, we always have dinner at Saffron. The staff is incredible, always so attentive and nice. The food is absolutely delicious. Saffron is our favorite place to meet up with family and friends for a wonderful dinner and conversation. read more

Amazing food and fantastic service. I work at Malak jewelers and we had food catered. Highly recommend!

Saffron was delivered to our employee luncheon @ Malak Jewelers. The chicken biryani & tikka masala were delicious & fresh... the cilantro pita was homemade, as well. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Cilantro pita - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We came across Saffron in an Axios Charlotte article on the 11 must-try Indian restaurants in the area. The article said that the Mahajara dinner for 2 was a great deal, and it was nice to enjoy this meal out on their patio. That sounded great to us, but our experience ended up being quite different from what we'd expected. Upon arrival, we asked to sit on the patio, but they explained that they were short-staffed so weren't serving out there. The inside it still nice, and it wasn't crowded at all on a Tuesday evening. I then inquired about the Maharaja dinner for two, and he explained that the restaurant hasn't offered that deal for years. Okay, good to know. We then perused the menu and ordered two bottled Indian beers (Kingfisher and Maharaja), Kadai Lamb, Yellow Dal, and Garlic Naan. They asked what level (1-10) spiciness we wanted, and we said 3/4. This was plenty spicy for us! The lamb was very tender, and the garlic naan was potent. Yellow dal was fine but a little watery for my taste. Both of the entrees come with rice, so this was a good amount of food for us, and we took home leftovers. Overall the quality of the food was very good, and it came out super fast. We saw the buffet off to the side of the restaurant and asked the server if they do a lunch buffet, but he explained that they haven't brought it back since COVID due to the offices close by not being fully re-opened. He hopes they can start it back up in 2024. read more

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The food is always incredible! I've been a loyal customer for over five years and I have always had a great experience. The tandoori chicken is always so juicy and flavorful, and the garlic naan hits the spot every time! Both the food and service is great! Make sure to support this restaurant, it's deserves all the attention it could get! read more

Staff was really nice and food was comforting with its savory flavors. A nice quiet place to relax and enjoy the many flavors it offers. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Shrimp Saag, I like mine spicy. - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing food! Its located beside the Piedmont Social House! Give it a try! Food was fresh like the lamb was cut off the sheep. Definitely coming back, if you know anything about indian food. Exotica uptown, this beats them. Its very basic inside but the food i amazing read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Delicious, warming, and amazing for a chilly day. The inside is pleasant, quiet, and incredibly neat. The main owner is so helpful and friendly. He recommended tamarind sauce for my mother, who wanted to try my dish but can't handle that much spice. He brought it out and was so kind. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to find an amazing Indian restaurant to order from! read more

The food and service are always impeccable. The staff is friendly and attentive. We eat there anytime we are in area. Best Indian food around! read more

Food: excellent. Ordered samosas, chicken curry (spice =7) and pagodas. If you like spicy don't be fearful, I wish that I would have chosen a ten for spice level. It was delicious. The pagodas were delicious and I would definitely order them again. Service: attentive. Kept up on our drink refills. Ambiance: nice and welcoming. I would definitely go back! read more

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I've been going to Saffrons for years and it is always a hit for my family. The food is great, staff is friendly, and it has a great atmosphere for date nights. My favorite to order is samosas, garlic naan, chicken Tikka masala and the carrot halwa. read more

I work at Malak Jewelers in the arboretum we got food catered from here and they delivered it to us they were very kind and the food is delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in while visiting the area. Ambiance was nice, dim lighting. Service was great, the server was very nice and made us feel comfortable. Food was A1!!!! Everything tasted fresh, came out HOT. We had the garlic naan on the side. Baked just right. My picky 5 year old enjoyed it! read more

I ordered to go delivery through a meal delivery service and this transported pretty well. We ordered two orders of the chicken tikka masala, levels 4 and 5 for spiciness. Level 4 was recommended on the ordering app and was advertised as mild to medium and 5 was medium. There was virtually no difference between the two flavors and they were beyond spicy. The flavor was great, sauce was creamy, the rice perfect so I 10/10 will order this again but I will probably tone it down to a 2. I can handle some heat but this was so too spicy for my liking and I was sweating. I'd like to think there was a mix up in the levels added and I'm not that big of a whimp but it was probably me just being a big whimp! The good news is the portions were large so I was able to save some for leftovers. When I reheated the next day, some of the spice disappeared and I was able to eat it no problem! I definitely recommend the garlic naan. It's buttery, garlic galore and flaky. My perfect bite with this meal is getting a piece of naan, a piece of chicken and some sauce and pop it right in! Amazing! I look forward to trying this again! read more

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*4.5/5 Stars* From the moment I walked in, the aroma of exotic spices and the warm, inviting atmosphere set the tone for a truly exceptional meal. Vinay , was knowledgeable, attentive, and made excellent recommendations. For entrees, I opted for the Chicken Tikka Masala, which was cooked to perfection. The tender chicken was smothered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce that was both tangy and slightly sweet. The Garlic Naan bread, fresh from the tandoor oven, was soft, fluffy, and what I'd imagined it would be. In short, Saffron is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic, expertly prepared Indian cuisine. The service, ambiance, and, most importantly, the food are all top-notch. I'll be back to try more items on the menu, and soon! read more

We loved the dishes at Saffron. We ordered Chicken Sag, Lamb Vindaloo, and the Dal. The dishes were large and very tasty. We also had 2 garlic naans. And they were kind enough to provide extra rice to have with the leftovers. Casual but comfortable atmosphere. We didn't get any chutney sides that they said were provied. I think we missed asking for them. That would have been even better! read more

Delicious food and excellent ambience. It's a white napkin, silver serving platters type of place but with generational, tried and true recipes. Service can be very slow, and it is disappointing the lunch buffet has closed down. read more

Saffron is amazing! This week I enjoyed some of the best Indian food I have ever eaten. The service was great, and the food was delicious. It's traditional Indian cuisine which is outstanding. I highly recommend Saffron. read more

*****There is no BUFFET at this awesome establishment any longer; however, THE food, management/staff, atmosphere and total experience was amazing. We will most definitely be coming back to give Saffron our business! YOU won't be disappointed, I guarantee it... Pricing is perfectly priced for portion provided and the quality, flavors and spices are precisely on target. We are pleased we made the decision to have lunch here today. Five Stars for certain!!!!! Yummy... Enjoy!! read more

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I used to really enjoy Saffron when they had their lunch buffet. Now, it's just over priced À la cart. The buffet was well worth the price. They stopped the buffet during Cosh*t. It's really sad that so many places just stopped offering good valued food after the Pannedemic. read more

We have been long time customers. We are always welcomed and recognize. The food is consistently wonderful, the service is amazing and the atmosphere lovely. We enjoy our visit every time. read more

Went there Saturday evening after 8:30pm. Place was medium busy. We ordered Paneer kadhai and some Tandoori Rotis. I really think the quantity was slightly little for the price you pay. We had to order another curry (Paneer tikka Masala), coz quantity was little. Both curries/ vegetable comes with rice. We were 2 people just to put some perspective. Paneer kadhai was better tasting than paneer tikka masala. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Would also recommend that you put butter on tandoori roti for better taste. Our check was $53 for 4 tandoori rotis, 2 vegetable curries, and cut onions, for 2 people. For ambiance and customer service 3.75, food 3.5/5, Con higher prices for quantity you get. Overall 3.35/5 stars. read more

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Came here to meet a girlfriend for lunch. It was my first time here and I've heard nothing but good things about this place. It was easy to find but parking can be hectic but not a big deal. I went in and got a nice window seat. Everyone was very friendly. We got the buffet for lunch. I was super pleased with everything. There was a nice selection for vegetarian and non vegetarian. They had naan. Their tandoori chicken was delicious especially with the onions. I also like the tikka chicken masala. Overall, I was really happy with my meal. I will definitely come back. My husband wants to try this place too! read more

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The food is good, place is clean, and staff is friendly. Unfortunately, with most entrees being close to or over $20, the portion size is too small to justify a higher rating. read more

Best Indian food I've had in a while. Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan and Lamb Kabob Masala. You can select the degree of spice from 1-10. Seated right away. Service was quick and courteous. Clean. Will definitely be back. read more

I hate to leave a poor review but yikes, the food here was so bad and I'm upset I spent quite a bit to be this disappointed. Definitely do not order the chicken tikka masala, it tasted so bland and seemed like it was made with pumpkin or squash. Lamb saag was okay. Our naan was dough-y and seemed undercooked. Pickup was smooth and on time though. read more

Decided to try this place out after living next to it for a couple months now. I'm not an experienced Indian food diner but this place was pretty delicious. The chicken saag is not appealing to the eye, but tastes oh so good! Would come here again, rated 7/10! read more

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The food here was pretty decent but the person who served us was warm and welcoming. I would go back here again

The delicious smell of curry hit me as soon as I opened the door. I was then pleasantly surprised to see that they had a reasonably priced lunch buffet. Yes please. The buffet gave me the opportunity to try some dishes that I would not have ordered by themselves. The start of the bar offers a salad with various dressings. Next comes the samosas and naan. Then there were about a dozen or so of different curries to choose from. They also had a chicken biryani. Everything was refreshed regularly and caused me to eat way too much. Can't wait to go back when I'm in the area. read more

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Excellent lunch buffet daily from 11am to 2:30pm. Sunday is also a buffet lunch from 11 - 3. A very good deal. This is a more complete Indian restaurant than most. They have all the regular curries, tandoori, vegetables and breads; but go beyond these dishes with wonderful seafood and meat dishes with basmati rice. Plates, if you like. Salmon, chicken, lamb and seared fish are served and there are also plates of seared and sauteed vegetables with delicious sauces. Another variation are their rice plates/dishes which are mostly flavored rices with meats, shrimp or veggies. Service is good. Buffet stayed full. Price is right and you can get an upscale version in the evenings for dinner. A-OK place to try a lot of good Indian and Pakistani foods. read more

Wow, this placed kicked ASS!!! Hubby got the lamb curry and was amazed. I got some type of stew...I dont remember the name. Something...Jacob? The owners were so friendly and polite.. And it is only a 5 minute drive from my work! Definitely will be back. read more

We ordered a takeout order and were very underwhelmed with portions. The amount of food was so small I would say we probably received about half the portions we would have in restaurant. read more

I placed an online order because I'm not very familiar with Indian Cuisine and was a little intimidated. I ordered two chicken entrees with garlic nann. I did want a side of the ratia sauce but only saw a large portion online for $2.50. When I arrived to pick up more order, I went inside and most of the order women's inside turned and stared me down. Truly made me feel quite unwelcome. A woman approached and asked my name, I told her and she got my ordered for me. I asked her if it was possible to get a small side of the ratia sauce and she said we charge $2.50 for that. I had hoped you didn't have to get a huge side for one single person. Once I got home I did really enjoy the food. I made sure to keep the spicy level low at a 4 because I was unsure how intense it would be. Pricing of the dishes is a little high, wish there was a lunch and dinner portion. I will likely not return to this place because I think when someone is trying to step out of their comfortable zone and attempt to learn your culture and food maybe there should be a more welcoming feeling to guests. read more