I had the privilege of joining Saffron for a night taste testing their new spring menu and let me tell you - it was insanelyyy delicious! Saffron remains one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in MKE I love so many things about it. The ambiance is spot on, moody, yet energetic. Their cocktails are always ahhhmazing. Each dish that comes out is somehow better than the last, there's not one thing on the menu that disappoints. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, offering great recommendations when we are choosing between items. It's a great spot to go with a larger group so you can try lots of dishes! It's not impossible to get a reservation which I appreciate, but it's always booked/lively. The food presentation only enhances the experience, but the flavors and textures are really what make this menu shine. I cannot wait to go back in July with a group of friends (who have never been!) and try the whole menu! Bravo, Saffron, keep up the great work read more

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Saffron - Milwaukee Tandoori chicken momos = LIFE CHANGING fr Guava margarita was actually sooo good Butter chicken w saffron rice + garlic naan HITTTT 5/5 Loved the upscale vibes, service was amazing, and literally everything we got was good. The chili aioli with the momos??? yeah they ate with that innovation def pricier but worth it for a cute dinner/date night spot. Still thinking about those momos hours later. Check out the full review: @ratedbyaleena read more

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Very nice allocation at downtown and have a fine dining setting. If I could do a simple comparison, this is more like PF Chang for chinese food. Very nice setting with very good selection of traditional dishes. Great presentation and modified for the local tastes. I do have a crave towards goat curries, dosa and Biriyanis. Saffron is really good with those but lack a bit kick for me. If butter chicken is your favorite dish, you'd enjoy here. If you want a fine dining with Indian food, this is a great place too. Services were great too. read more

We made a reservation through OpenTable on a busy Friday night. However, when we arrived, our table was ready quickly. The service was attentive, but not hovering, which made for a relaxing meal.. The portions are perfect for sharing.I thought vodka and chai tea served in an elegant teacup was hilarious and delicious. We had the lamb dish, fig naan and the sweet potato dessert. The lamb was perhaps a touch salty but still all good. Overall well worth the drive downtown in the cold and high winds of Milwaukee in the winter. read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Spiced tea - be warned it is served cold - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday after hearing so many good things about this place, and it definitely lived up to the hype. They book up pretty fast, so reservations are a must. Parking is downtown style, so you'll have to find your own, but that's expected for the area. The food and drinks were spot on. They offer such a unique variety of cocktails, and the presentation is honestly next level. One drink came in a tall tube with bubbles like a science experiment, another had smoke, and one had a bubble on top, super fun and creative! Even though Chicken Tikka Masala wasn't listed on the actual menu, they do offer it, which made me so happy since it's one of my favorites. We ordered it spicy... and when I say spicy, I mean SPICY. My girl friends loved it, but my palate might need a little refresher after that heat lol. They did bring us a side of yogurt to balance the spice, which helped. The flavors were incredible fresh, bold, layered with spices and depth. We also ordered garlic naan, which was delicious. It comes with two pieces per order, so we ended up getting a few more because it was that good. The Gunpowder Calamari was another hit, crispy, well seasoned, with a flavorful sauce at the bottom of the cup. Inside, the restaurant is beautiful. Perfect lighting, stunning decor, and although the space is a bit narrow, it doesn't feel cramped at all. We were seated near that back and loved the ambience. It's perfect for romantic dates nights, birthdays, or a nice dinner with friends. The rice was seasoned perfectly too, which tied everything together. For drinks, we ordered the Elderflower Blossom cocktail (with the bubble), the Saffron Old Fashioned, and the Ooogy Lava Lamp 2.0 (longer drink photo) all were creative and delicious. For her birthday dessert, we got the Argoori Gulab Jamun, and it came out with a sparkler, which made it feel extra special! Even with it being a little busy, our waiter was kind, patient, and attentive. Overall, such a wonderful experience! Great food, amazing drinks, and a beautiful atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Delicious food, excellent service, great ambiance and WONDERFUL hospitality. Thank you. Karthik read more

PHENOMENAL. When you go please order: beetroot ricotta kotfa and the kolkata beet root chop. SO perfectly spiced and flavored. I could keep glazing these dishes because they are so good. Portions are VERY SMALL though. But they taste SO good so worth it read more

The best Indian food we've had since moving to the Midwest! We take our Indian food very seriously and we were delighted after eating here. The service was great with super friendly staff members and the space itself was a vibe with good music and a clean atmosphere. I HIGHLY recommend ordering their butter chicken and fig naan. We will be coming back the next time we're in town! read more

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YUM. Have been to saffron multiple times and the food, service and quality are always top tier! I have never had a bad meal and have tried multiple dishes. I have not yet tried Saffrons brunch but will have to in the near future! read more

- great good, nice ambiance, good service - reservation made, not too crazy on a sunday evening - always looking forward to another visit! This is our 3rd visit for our 3rd birthday spent here! Love the food and had excellent service this time with Javier! To start, we ordered the Truffle Lamb Keema Sliders and Gunpowder Calamari. The sliders were very tasty and the buns were nice a crispy to contrast the soft meat inside. I didn't really notice any truffle flavor, but the pickled onions were perfect for the meatiness of the lamb. A great start to our meal! The calamari was crunchy and served in such a cute lil pot. I was thinking that a dipped sauce would be nice, but there was a small spread across the bottom of the pot. I think it would have been nice on the side so I could dip each piece, and because there didn't seem to be much at all on the bottom. For my main, I got the Branzino Malabar Curry. It was a delicious fish with a nice pour over table-side presentation. Not spicy, but very flavorful and plenty of fish and sauce for each scoop of rice. M'lady got the Saffron Butter Chicken, a classic choice! The chicken was moist and flavorful, with big chunks being served. She ordered it with Butter Naan and enjoyed each handheld bite dipped in the rich sauce. As our past birthdays have been, we had an excellent meal on our visit. We did not receive a birthday treat, but I account that to me rushing the process to get on out of there, so no worries there. I fear I am running out of new items to try! Hopefully in the near future I can see some new items being introduced! read more

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We saw on their social media that they were doing an Indian style Thanksgiving meal that you could pre-order. Let me tell you... We will be doing this again. Not only was it delicious, but it was the most flavorful Thanksgiving meal I've ever had and has renewed my faith in Thanksgiving meals. Our order served four and as there is only two of us, we had plenty of leftovers to continuous throughout the season. Not sure what they might have on the next menu but for 2025 they had: - Red Pepper Tomato Makhani - Spicy mashed potatoes - Mac & cheese - Baked crispy vegetables (asparagus, potatoes, brussels sprouts and I believe broccoli) - Saffron tandori chicken or turkey (we chose the chicken) - Mango Rice Pudding Tip: Day before - pre-order some naan-to pick up at the same time as your order read more

My wife and I just had a delicious brunch this Sunday at the quaint restaurant, Saffron. IMHO MKE's best restaurants are Indian. We have the amazing India Garden, Taste of India, and the outstanding Nawabi Hyderabad House in Brookfield. Now, we would like to add Saffron Modern Indian Dining to this illustrious list. The place is in a beautiful early 20th century brick building overlooking the river. Everything is elegant and perfectly appointed. But, the real star is the food. I had a perfect mango lassi, spicy fries, and a Masala Dosa that was unbelievable. In fact, it was the best I've had in the U.S. I can't wait to return and explore more of their offerings. read more

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Excellent food and excellent service! Well worth going to this beautiful restaurant! Made my son's birthday amazing! Will be back! read more

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Went here on a Tuesday night. We ordered the samosas and crispy cauliflower for the small plates - both were delicious! Ordered the buttered chicken for the main entree and it was melt in your mouth. Dessert was assorted Kulfis which reminded me of a delectable fancy popsicle and the chocolate coffee stones. Those were so fun - bite into chocolate and a burst of coffee in your mouth. Ambiance was upscale and fun. Loved the theatrical cocktails. We did have to wait awhile to get our check but server did apologize. It was very busy when we left at 7:30. Would love to come back and try some other menu items!! read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Buttered chicken main dish - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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MAN this place is good. Everything about it is so well curated. The food is excellent, but be prepared to pay for it- it's expensive. The place is kind of crowded, just beware- like everything's close together. But other than that, definitely will be back here. read more

This is the place to experience high end Indian cuisine in Milwaukee. The ambience is great with a full bar and cozy set up make for a great date night place or family dinner. My favorites were the hash brown chaat and smoked goat curry. All the flavors were bang on and transported us to India. Presentation was exquisite, overall great experience. read more

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So let's talk about Saffron... AMAZING!! We've talked about it for a while and my son's Indian co-workers highly recommended it so we made reservations for Mother's Day lunch. This was a 3 course pre-fix menu with several choices. Everything we ordered was delicious and we tried to choose several different options. The dishes were all beautiful. We ordered several of the craft cocktails including some of the non-alcoholic options. We weren't huge fans of the dessert but it was presumably a more traditional Indian dish and more likely just not our taste. The service was prompt even though they were very busy. The restaurant is lovely and comfortable. We will definitely be back to try the regular menu another time. Thanks for a lovely Mother's Day meal, my wife loved it! read more

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This place had it. Great looking room and great food. I highly recommend the Saffron Butter Chicken. Add the garlic Naan as it is as amazing. Good spot and great vibe. read more

We always have an excellent time at Saffron! Anastasia made our experience especially elevated and enjoyable. We had so much fun with her and she gave us the perfect recommendations for the evening! We sat in the bar area which is still very nice seating so the a "moody" vibe. Their specialty drinks are an experience. Many with smoke, bubbles, or diffusers. For appetizers we had the classic Chicken 65 (always a winner), momos, and lamb sliders. We always order the garlic naan, but tried the fig naan too this time and wow it was delish! Almost like a dessert. My entree was the Shrimp Curry which is to die for especially on top of their saffron rice. The mango lassi is fantastic to have during the main course for some dishes on the spicer side! The other entrees ordered were the branzino, lamb shank biryani, and smoked goat curry. All dishes were l read more

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Been trying to eat here for a few weeks and finally got the chance today for Sunday dinner. We did a smorgasbord of items: gunpowder calamari, samosa sampler, shrimp koliwada tacos, chickpea masala, saffron rice, black garlic naan, and the branzino curry. I genuinely everything b/c it was light, fresh, and flavorful. Its definitely on the pricer given the portions but I believe in quality over quantity. The staff was really nice and they even got us an exclusive spot on the beautiful patio with city/river views Definitely recommend. read more

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Bury me here one day... This is and will forever be the best meal you will ever have in Milwaukee. Their service mixed with their food and speciality drinks will give you nothing less than a 100/10 experience. When asked if I want to go out to eat, Saffron is the only option. If it's not Saffron, I'm not going. You have plans to go elsewhere? Cancel them. You can only go wrong if you don't go to Saffron read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Saffron Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great vibes, service, and most importantly, food! I've been here two times and the food has just been so good each time. This place definitely deserves the recognition and hype it gets. Although pricey, nothing tops this place for a (modern) Indian food experience. The saffron butter chicken is my favorite item paired with the fig naan. I've gotten this both times and honestly it's hard to top. I love the ambience in this space. A bit loud when it's fully booked out but so romantic and cozy. Definitely try Saffron if you're looking for a new experience! read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Saffron Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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First time at the Saffron Modern Indian Dining in Milwaukee WI w/ my Father In Law! The restaurant has a beautiful Ambiance with a candle light setting which makes this a perfect spot for a date night. Customer Service is kind, efficient and willing to make recommendations of the top items from the menu. The taste of the food was good but I wish the portions were larger especially of the starters. The Chai ( milk tea ) was delicious as well. Definitely recommend this place to all! read more

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A couple of things: How are you going to charge $30 for butter chicken and not give utensils for To-Go.... The Chicken is the star. I appreciate the quality of the chicken and the way they prepped it. Butter Chicken is tender but the rice was cold and a little tough. If the rice was steaming it would have just complemented the Butter Chicken. The sauce was a little of the sweeter side. Overall, this place does get packed. The prices are premium so definitely great for a business meeting or a date or just somewhere to be seen and impress others. Service was good, but I was not thinking about eating with my hands. read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Excellent food and ambiance. Large size and cozy bar if you solo or a couple but we went for a night out with friends. Shared all our apps and entrees... loved each of them. Service was spot on as well! I'm not one for mixed drinks but There cocktails are fun and tasty. I recommend the Jade & Gin! Only complaint I had was the price as this was on the expensive side. read more

My husband and I were in town on vacation and found this place because it was gluten free friendly. This was honestly some of the best Indian food I've ever had in my life -- reminded me of London-style Indian cuisine. I loved the fusion approach. We also got some delicious drinks and were able to sit on the back patio right on the water. read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Dum Lamb Biryani - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Saffron is an upscale, high quality Indian dining experience. It is quite expensive but they can get away with it due to the lack of quality Indian options in the area. Saffron has nailed the ambience and presentation of food. They also deliver on quality. One of the dishes I tried was the butternut squash Bharta (spinoff of Bhaigan bharta) and it was phenomenal. I will definitely be back to try their chefs tasting menu which ends up being worth it when considering their prices, 70 bucks for a small plate, entree, and dessert. They had so many small plate options so I definitely will be back to try the others as well! As a side note, always love when an Indian place gives me a side dish of onions, chili, and lemon slices without me even asking. Excellent service! read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Committing to branching out for Sunday brunch, we tried Saffron and couldn't be more thrilled! At first, I was disappointed the two dishes I most wanted to try weren't available. But it was quickly remedied by the Delhi chole bhature and masala dosa. WOW! Plus, the ambience is lovely, the music fit the venue and was played at just the right volume and the service was outstanding! My only complaint was the lack of parking. Not the restaurant's fault, of course. We'll definitely be back! read more

Excellent dining experience. Attentive staff and ambience. Many choices of traditional Indian food along with a creative drink menu. Reasonably priced. read more

Lovely ambiance. Really nice server. Very welcoming. First impression was wonderful and smells of India:) The food was really tasty and our server made really good recommendations. read more

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I've eaten Indian cuisine many times but this was so impressive. Creative cocktails and meals, top service and a beautiful atmosphere. The ice cream is a real treat taste and experience wise! read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Ice cream plat - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Incredible place. Lovely food, attentive staff, and cool environment. The drinks are fire. The only thing to know is it's a bit loud, so just be aware of that. read more

Great small plates to share and excellent specialty cocktails. We enjoyed the Marinated Shrimp, Tandoori Chicken Momos, and the Chicken 65. read more

Pretty solid Indian fusion place! Loved the black garlic and truffle naans, those are unique. Yummy butter chicken and lamb dum biryani, my friend who doesn't like lamb even liked it - not too gamey. The samosa sampler was okay, I felt it was a lil overpriced. The dal makhani was also okay, very rich, but I think I'm used to normal daal and not daal makhani. Very vibey, nice interior, unique drink menu, good service read more

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Saffron has been a go to for YEARS for special occasions. They're constantly updating their menu with new creative dishes, while keeping the tried and true favorites around. If you're new to Indian cuisine the Butter Chicken is a can't miss. Anytime I take a new guest, this is the go to order and they are always so pleasantly surprised! Entrees come with a side of rice. I would recommend adding a side of pita, my personal is the truffle pita and pairs great with your meal. I also opted for a guava margarita that was rimmed with the most delicious spicy salt mixture adding a nice flare to the drink! read more

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First time to Saffron. Place is crazy busy with good crowd and vibe. Food is not necessarily traditional Indian. Butter chicken was very sweet, and smoked tandoori lamb chops seemed to be marinated too long - the texture was mushy... chick pea masala and samosas were good, but bread (nan) portions should be larger. I want to give a higher rating, but can only do three stars based on the price. read more

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The food was outstanding! The samosa sampler came with 2 sauces that were so delicious - one was a bit sweet which helped balance out the jalapeño & cheese samosa and the other sauce was a bit more savory. Bao buns were like biting into little clouds - very good. Out of the 3 entrees we ordered, the lamb was probably my favorite. It was extremely tender and the sauce was rich and satisfying. The chicken dishes were also very good but I recommend the lamb over everything. The dessert was interesting - I liked that it wasn't too sweet but the crispy brioche was a bit difficult to eat. Our server was wonderful and gave us great recommendations. And the place was very cute inside - it's dimly lit so I felt it would be a perfect date night spot. I'll definitely be back to try more items off the menu! read more

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I stopped in for a boozy Friday lunch with a buddy. Ketan, is a master of mixology amongst his many other talents, and we tasted some fantastic cocktails made with liquors and spices from around the world. With menu suggestions from the aforementioned Ketan, both of us had an amazing meal. Everything on the menu is fabulous. I know Indian food, having had the fortune, as a child, to have the former chef at the Indian embassy as our family's cook. Saffron is one of the best sub-continent restaurants in this country. For Milwaukee, it might be its best restaurant period. read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - A beautiful bar - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We finally made it to Saffron and both of us had mixed feelings: Yay: *Gorgeous interior that smelled like expensive candles. *Good service - knowledgeable and pleasant *Lots of chicken in the Misters Tandoori Chicken (looked like a whole chickens worth!) Ehhhh: *Food was good - solid for sure. That said, it wasn't better than what we would get at India Garden and the prices are WAY higher. *Chicken croquettes were tasty, but served barely warm which was disappointing. Nay: *$17 for a small cocktail is insanity - even if it does come with a Insta friendly smoke bubble thing *Prices are just really too high - $6 for a small piece of garlic naan, $15 for a side of chickpeas etc. Saffron is great for people who would be horrified by places like Anmol. It seemed very popular with younger, 3rd ward condo types and that's cool. Overall, it wasn't bad but for me it's not worth paying double the price of other places. read more

Saffron Modern Indian Dining - Tandoori Chicken Croquettes - Indian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Came in on a Monday evening for a date night - I've been wanting to try this place! We had some drinks, shared an app & an entree along with some naan. It was incredibly filling and delicious. The drinks were superb as well. Service was kind and quick, they were attentive. The place is very clean and modern. The only downside (IMO) is the seating is very close together, so don't expect any privacy with your partner or group. Otherwise zero complaints! I'd come back for sure & highly recommend. read more

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