This was our first time visiting Safta's weekend brunch and it was incredible! They have such a wide variety of dishes: -breads: focaccia, challah, sourdough, bagels, fresh pita -dips and spreads: multiple kinds of cream cheese, hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara, lutenitsa, labneh, tahini, zhoug, etc -meats and smoked fish: prime rib, lamb shoulder, pastrami hash, whitefish salad, smoked sable, smoked salmon -vegetable dishes: latkes, roasted potatoes, roasted cabbage, cauliflower, various salads, pickled vegetables, crudite -eggs: scrambled, shakshouka, sunny-side up, soft boiled -cheeses, yogurt, and fruits -desserts: brownies, baklava, halvah, cheesecake jars, cookies, babka, coffee cake, croissants, and more We really enjoyed everything we tried and were impressed by the freshness and quality. They were constantly making fresh food and replacing dishes. We particularly liked the roasted cauliflower (so flavorful and in a creamy but light sauce), prime rib (perfectly tender and paired well with the dips/spreads), pastrami, smoked fish, pita (made fresh and so fluffy), and dips (baba ghanoush and muhammara were standouts). It is a bit pricey at $50 per person before tax, but the quality and variety justifies the price. The restaurant itself is very nice and open, with lots of natural light. We found the service to be good. Plates were taken from the table quickly and waters were refilled often. Overall, this was a very nice brunch for a special occasion! read more

Safta - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Safta continues to be our family go to place for special occasions. This time, a birthday celebration. We love sharing and Safta is the perfect place to enjoy a wide variety of Mediterranean specialties. Dinner began with an assortment of appitizers including hummus with lamb, house made pickles, labneh, lutenitsa (roasted eggplant), whipped feta and Moroccan carrots served with warm fresh pita bread. Next, we had a couple of small plates, crispy eggplant and Persian rice. Our main courses included harissa roasted half chicken and the whole branzino. Everything was fresh and delish! My favorites included the house pickles, labneh, whipped feta, carrots and OMG.. the branzino! The only item I was not thrilled with was the crispy eggplant. It was a little over fried for me, but still very tasty. I highly recommends Safta and don't forget..... they have the BEST brunch in town... read more

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The restaurant felt very intimate and modern, with both our hostess and server being incredibly friendly and helpful. We were talked through the menu since it was our first time coming in and recommended a few dishes, to which we ordered the brussel sprout hummus, whipped feta, Persian rice, and lamb kebab. The dips and pita were fresh and flavorful, and incredibly addictive! The Persian rice was warm, nutty, crispy, and dynamic. Favorite bite of the night! The lamb kebabs were also savory and yummy, but a little pricey for 3 portions and splitting among 3 people. The drinks and dessert were also delicious and refreshing, with nice citrus notes! Would love to come back for the buffet or another dinner here again read more

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Went on Saturday Brunch. Food was very good and many choices. This is a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant. Service was very good. Thought is was a bit over priced at $50 pp. read more

Clean restaurant and friendly service. Whipped Feta: 10/10. This was my favorite dish and paired well with the hummus & soft pita! Lamb Ragu Hummus: 7/10. Hummus was recommended by the staff but I didn't care for the crispy chickpeas. Nothing out of this world. Roasted Cabbage: 7/10. A little soggy and hard to cut. The sauce it comes drenched in was yummy. read more

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Wow this restaurant has delicious food! I made reservations through their website and we got seated immediately. Our waiter Duncan was super friendly, attentive with our drinks, and suggested some really good dishes. We got the mushroom with hummus, lamb kabobs, pita with spread, the eggplant and mussels as entrees, the rice and strawberry something cocktail. Everything was outright delicious! Definitely the best Mediterranean restaurant in Denver! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for long time and happy we did. Forgot to capture all the photos of the meal but it was excellent. Wait person was exceptional as he was able to give us good guidance on how to order for our party of 4. I didn't get photos of the whipped feta, Muhammara and lamb ragout with bread which was truly outstanding way to start. I also have to give a shout out to NaNa's Martini which was delicious. We also had the bright green falafel, Persian Rice and Wood roasted broccoli rabe. The only disappointment was the broccoli rabe. Not as flavorful as all the other dishes. For dessert we ordered Malabi which is a custard and there was a walnut cake special for the holidays. Both were excellent. We are only sorry we didn't order the lamb shank which was a special and crispy eggplant, ,but now we have a reason to come back. read more

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This brunch was awesome. Expensive but worth the splurge every few months. Don't waste your time starting at the baked goods. Skip over and head to the Mediterranean feast! They have an assortment of Mediterranean dips from hummus to babaganoush that are delicious. They have different pickled veggies, pita, cheese assortment, eggs, and about 3 to 4 options of meat. Everything is very filling. My favorite was the summer salad, very refreshing. Its busy and sometimes you have to wait in line for food, but everything is fresh and made to perfection. At the end, the baklava hit the spot. Everything tastes fresh and the drinks were good as well. Our plates look messy because we could be glutinous. But so worth it!!! Try it all. Will be back for sure. read more

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Safta used to be my favorite place to go for brunch, I would tell all the out of towners to go, but the food and the service has severely gone downhill. The food was cold & the service was really bad. We ordered drip coffee, came out cold and when we asked the waiter if we could heat it up, he questioned us as if we were lying. Honestly the only good thing was the bread. There was a time where I looked up & didn't see any waiters on the floor. Was waiting over 5 minutes, I had to go up and find someone to get our check, no one was to be found, so I had to ask the kind man rolling bread to get someone. Kinda crazy for how expensive the brunch is, you would think the service would be top notch! Extremely sad for me to say, but we will not be returning. read more

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Mediterranean brunch; deliciousness. I'm not a fan of American brunches, but a discovering a delicious Mediterranean brunch spot in Denver has been quite the treat. The restaurant is cute and aesthetic, and the food was plentiful and delicious. For the brunch hours, they didn't have that much staff but they were still cleaning our table and tapping off our waters in a timely manner- it was packed! So many options to choose from, great meats, fish, side dishes, fruits, eggs, and dessert. Highly recommend to have a girls day or a family celebration. read more

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I love Israeli food and try to dine at any Israeli restaurant in any city. This one was recommended and it didn't disappoint. I even had great Israeli wine. We ordered a lot of food for two people. I will simply list and make simple comments. Labneh- loved but I know this is unpopular but I liked their pita but didn't love. Motek in Miami has better pita. Falafel- yummy and awesome Borekas- this is a must order they are so good Persian rice- not as tasty as I would have liked Half Chicken- if I could find this recipe I would make it for company. It was delicious! read more

As good as I expected! Great service and amazing food. Neat atmosphere in The Source hotel in Denver. Loved the drinks, falafel, Persian rice and the feta dip. Oh the fresh pita bread!! Everything was good, great flavor and most dishes came with enhancing sauces can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Tables are very small. Our group of 4 was seated at a table that truly could not fit more than 2 people, especially with the abundance of small plates/family style. We had 3 different servers constantly at the table trying to consolidate our plates as we ate which was a little chaotic and distracting. The food was pretty good but not incredible. The harissa chicken was bland and begging for salt but, quite juicy and well cooked albeit underseasoned, The bronzino was delicious although I do wish the partial deboning was a bit more complete. The muhammara and hummus were the best bites of the night. The whipped feta was the worst bite of the night, just a congealed glob that was texturally unpleasant. I would definitely skip the feta and chicken if I were to return. They brought two pieces of pita for all of us. We requested more and they came to the table with 2 pitas but only gave us one and walked away unapologetically. 1 pita per person would have been common decency. The service was less than stellar, the food was mediocre and the seating was cramped and uncomfortable. cost we ~$85 pp for this meal including everything pictured plus 1 Non alcoholic beer, 1 glass of wine and two cocktails. ($337.47) read more

I came to the 2nd floor of The Source Hotel to get a hot Matcha Latte. I discovered that Safta is now offering lunch from 11am-2pm daily. I took my hot Matcha Latte and was seated for lunch. Large airy space mostly facing east. The menu is Middle Eastern with an Israeli flair. I sat opposite the open kitchen counter where I could see fresh pita being baked in a wood fired oven. I was served by Fatima. I asked and she offered several recommendations. I started with the Beet Tahini dip with EVOO and a hot pita. Yummy. I got an non-alcoholic beverage of Strawberry Cardamom with NA bubbles for $5. Very nice. My entree was a large fried eggplant served in a pita with seasoned steak fries served with a spicy harissa mayonnaise. Hot and filling. I added a 2nd NA beverage, the Pistachio & Cherry Gazoz. Also very nice. You can make dinner reservations thru Resy especially on weekends. Weeknights usually don't require reservations, but will be needed in Spring/Summer. They have garage type doors which can be opened in warmer weather. The Source food hall is next door with Smok BBQ and Cimera is on the top floor. read more

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Went to Safta on a holiday weekday night. Reservations were easy to come by/the restaurant was pretty empty maybe due to the end of the holiday weekend. Parking is in a structure at The Source, 1st hr free and I believe Safta provides validation. The restaurant is cute, very large, and staff is super nice, plenty of seating. Reminiscent of Bestia and Bavel in LA. THE GREAT -The best dishes we ordered were the Lamb Kebabs and Persian Rice. -The kebabs were truly excellent, the tomatoes/matbucha balance out the flavor of the lamb and the pine nuts add a nice balance for texture. -The Persian rice is also really good with the tomatoes adding a nice pop of brightness. There is a buttery sweetness to the rice (a little reminiscent of cornbread) which was different but tasty. We only wish we had ordered more dishes to go with the rice. THE GOOD - The Lamb Ragu Hummus. There is a hint of lemon or citrus that could have been distributed more evenly throughout as we only tasted it in certain parts of the dish. While the ragu does a lot of the heavy lifting for flavor, the actual hummus tastes pretty good on its own. THE SOLID - We also had babaganoush and lutenitsa which were fine. These are very solid dips but not necessarily better or more distinguished than others we have tasted. Generally the babaganousb we seek out is either more smokey or onion forward. read more

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Service and ambience is excellent! The food is okay, although my friend loved Bulgarian lamb kebabs. The pita is fresh and paired lovely with hummus that we ordered. The fattoush salad was alright and the dessert with doughnuts was a bummer! For the cocktails, they have a nice menu, I got the sazarak which was great! read more

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I had the pleasure of dining at Safta over the MLK weekend. We had a reservation, were seated quickly, and watched the place fill with happy diners. My family had been there before and already had their hearts set on a "few" favorites. It seemed like we wound up ordering one of everything! We had pickles -- cucumbers and okra(?) With a nicely sharp flavor that kept me coming back for more. We had tahini and labneh -- I don't know how to describe what labneh is, but it was delicious spread on the fresh, warm pita, and the tahini was smooth and delicious, too. We had Moroccan carrots and I can't think of a better way to get your vegetables! But just case, we also had a Fattoush salad. "Bright Green Falafel" was super crunchy outside and delicately soft and delish inside. I could eat this every day. Then we topped it all off with a shared NY Strip cooked perfectly medium rare and sliced just right for sharing. For dessert we had donut concoctions each with a single raspberry inside, and a pistachio Gelato that wrapped this whole delight of an evening up in one big bow. Everything we tried was amazing and I can't wait to go back again! read more

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When my brother and his wife visit from Los Angeles we schedule time at Safta. Awesome Brunch! The Best in Denver!!

We came here for dinner and made a reservation in advance. It's located within a hotel, I'd factor in a few minutes to find the location. Really nice ambiance inside, great spot for a date night. Definitely a busy and bustling place. We ordered a bunch of dishes and split everything. The hummus with foraged mushrooms was delicious, topped with a generous amount of tahini. We really enjoyed the bright green falafel and my boyfriend is a falafel snob so that's saying something. Roasted cabbage over muhummara was delicious and beautiful. Duck leg confit was also great. Everything had a beautiful presentation and tasted great. Good customer service here too! read more

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One of the better meals we've had in 2025. Loved the lamb kabobs (which were more like a lamb kafta) and the Persian rice. But the mushroom hummus was also good. And frankly the tabouleh might have been the best I've ever had (loved the dried cherries and pinenuts as well as the amount of parsley). So, basically, everything. They've earned their Michelin recognition. read more

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Ordered lamb ragu, stone fruit and branzino. Lamb ragu with the pita was super solid. stone fruit with grilled onions over yogurt was too sweet and missing salt. Branzino was nice with the sauces and garlic, but felt the fish itself lacked salt and maybe a little citrus kick. Personally thought the branzino was overpriced at $60+. Bartender had some really solid wine suggestions, Furmint and Pinot Grigio (orange) Didn't like not being acknowledged within 5 mins of waiting at host stand. But once seated Staff was attentive. Bathroom review: 2.3 shared facility, women's bathroom had stalls, bright light, clean, weird soap. read more

Safta - Lamb ragu, stone fruit and branzino - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ordered 9 dishes for a table of 3, and everything was delicious. Stand-outs were the muhammara and the green salad (trust me - just get it - it's fantastic). Also, the stone fruit salad was a delightful surprise to everyone at the table! Only complaints are that for a restaurant premised on sharing plates, the tables are truly too small. We had to keep scraping food onto the plates of other dishes to make space for the next thing to come out of the kitchen. Also, we asked for more pita bread probably 3 times before we got any. (And, when we were first served the pita, we were offered 2 for our table of 3.) read more

We are in town for a short trip and Safta was recommended by a friend that lives in Denver. We are so thankful for their recommendation because it was outstanding. The restaurant has a nice vibe, it's clean and has a great flow with the open air rollup doors situation. Service was great and the drinks were unique and delicious as well. But the star of the show here is the food itself and let me tell you it did not disappoint. We opted to stay with the smaller plates route and try multiple things but I would definitely be interested in trying the entrees as well. We ordered the whipped feta, hummus with Brussels sprouts, and borekas to start. Then we added the Israeli salad and lamb kabobs. Everything was fresh and delicious as well as beautifully plated. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Safta - Whipped feta, hummus and Brussels sprouts, borekas - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Mediterranean food is not always my first choice but this restaurant took my breath away. I went for lunch (A La Carte) I wouldn't recommend the buffet. I ordered the falafels, the avocado toast, and a side of seasoned fries. Falafels were super fresh & zesty, the best ones I've ever eaten. The fries were so perfect (crispy, and seasoned to make your taste buds happy) I 100% recommend going here. read more

Safta - Seasoned Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Next level higher end Middle Eastern Mediterranean food. The eggplant is out of this world!!!! The lamb sausage hummus is to die for! Their salmon dish so also amazing. Pistachio ice cream is not like any other pistachio ice cream you've had before! Great wines that are different and delicious. Attentive staff. I have nothing less than praise to say! Great restaurant! read more

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Had an amazing meal tonight with the braised lamb, broccoli, the crunchy eggplant and a few of the dips. We also got a bottle of the orange wine and it was really nice light drink to pair with our meal. Our server walked us through the entire menu and pointed out her favorites, which no doubt is the crispy eggplant. And obviously the pita is INSANELY good! Come hungry because it's hard not to eat 3+ read more

Safta - Braised lamb - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My colleagues and I stumbled into Safta by accident this week and were very impressed. They were able to seat the five of us at the bar without a reservation and we ordered a broad sampling of menu items. The bartender walked us through the menu and offered her recommendations. There was a wonderful selection of wines and the food was on point. Thanks for a wonderful meal! read more

Second time at Safta and the food is most certainly the standout. We started with the tahini hummus and mahammara. The tahini was the perfect selection. I know the lamb ragu hummus is popular but I'd rather save that lamb richness for other dishes. The mahammara (hazelnut and chili spread) was a recommendation from our waiter, and we loved this. We then shared the crispy eggplant. Much more Italian flavors came across in this dish. Again, yum. Then we wrapped with the pomegranate braised lamb shank. Served with labneh (though I would have loved more of this!) and grapes, it perfectly balances brightness with the rich meat. All the portion sizes were substantial, having to bring a doggy bag home with us. In my opinion, none of the staff really felt like they had a passion or joy for the place, which left the service feeling a bit dull. However the whole operation was executed perfectly. The staff were incredibly attentive, smoothly removing empty plates, timing the courses, and graciously keeping the pita flowing. read more

Safta - Tahini hummus and muhammara with pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've only been there for brunch but I want to go back for more. The brunch buffet was outstanding ! So many delicious things to eat and honestly a lot of very good vegetarian options (not that I am one). The service was awesome too and you get free teas and coffee . I thought the latkes with rosemary, all the dips/spreads, and desserts were especially delicious. read more

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Cute little breakfast buffet. Delicious cheeses, spreads like hummus and baba ganoish, cheeses, eggs, meats like pastrami and lamb, desserts, and breads and crackers. Great because everyone gets what they want. read more

Safta - Brunch buffet Line - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had lunch here with business colleagues. We split 3 sandwiches: perfectly seasoned harrisa chicken , eggplant & the lamb kabob which was like a delicious meatball sub. All 3 were tasty. My favorite was the whipped feta which tastes more like ricotta with that pita bread which was warm from being freshly baked in a 700 degree oven. I'll be back with family for brunch. So good! They just started being open for lunch. A reason to come to the area often. read more

obsessed with safta!!! I've been twice and both times were five star experiences - the vibes in there are so cute from the decor to the glassware. I'm unfamiliar with the type of food so our waiter helped us out and everything was so delicious I wish my stomach was bigger!! A must go read more

Safta - Middle Eastern Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Brunch at Safta is a pleasant experience. There are so many options. I worked my way through the continental breakfast options (fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, etc...) before moving on to eggs (perfectly poached) and dips (go for the muhammara - hazelnut, cilantro, chili oil). Other standouts include the charred cabbage (w/ labneh, dill, and orange honey vinaigrette), the shakshouka, and their latkes. Traditional things like smoked salmon and a bagel work well too. Vegetarians and meat lovers alike will find something to enjoy. The babka was good, but I didn't get too far into dessert. The staff doesn't rush you, so you can take your time. The place is overflowing with families and groups (like lululemon yoga ladies. So, there is good people watching if that's your thing. The space is clean and bright. Since it is located on the 2nd floor of a hotel, you have to know where it is. Find it. It is well worth the price. Yummy and recommended! read more

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My husband planned a surprise birthday dinner here and I had no idea or anything on what to expect. I was throughly surprised and amazed! The server brought us a glass of wine to celebrate me and my twins birthday - which was soo kind! The food.. oh wow the food!!!! You can tell that the olive oil they use is high quality olive oil. The Israeli salad, the tomatoes were our favorite part of the salad. It was cooked but not soggy and packed with a lot of flavor! The pickled vegetables were so crisp and had a good sour punch to them. The pita.. oh what do I say about the pita?! Like I would come here JUST for the pita hahaha! The lamb was tender and still had that delicious glaze on the outside of it. The duck had a candied outside and was placed on a well seasoned bed of rice. The service was good but towards the end we had to ask 3 different people for pita and that still took a long time to get. Overall, everyone was friendly! Definitely will be coming back here! The brunch is next on my list! read more

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Stopped by for what I expected to be a tasty falafel sandwich and was extremely disappointed. The falafel and pita were super dense. The pita was flavorless. All I could think was that was going to have heartburn later today. The cabbage was tough and bitter. A far cry from Zahav in Philly or even that little middleast whole in the wall ,Pita Kabob Grill, in Ann Arbor. I guess Denver still has a lot to learn about falafel. read more

What a wonderful experience, top to bottom. Food and service are fantastic, 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Tasty food, small portions, fresh pita's straight from oven. Slow but attentive service with a small wine list and reasonable prices. Cool spot. read more

Delicious food, definitely recommend getting a bunch of smaller plates and sharin. Lovely atmosphere. A little on the more expensive side but well worth it for a special treat read more

I went on a Saturday night around 7:30 pm, we didn't have reservations but we were seated at the bar right away. The cups for water and the coasters were so cute, immediately loved the whole vibe of the place. I got the ruby ring cocktail to drink; it was okay it had a lot of grapefruit juice but towards the end just seemed a little sweet/medicinal tasting. The star of the show was definitely the food! My friends and I ordered the tahini hummus to start. It came with three fresh pita breads, so so yummy and creamy. Then we shared the braised lamb, the salmon, and the crispy eggplant. All were absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was sweet but not in a weird way. The salmon had a super crispy skin and was still nice and flakey. The eggplant was huge and was really tasty with all the toppings. 3 of us shared these and we didn't finish it all so we took some leftovers home. We did finish off with some dessert, our server recommended the doughnuts and so we went with that - it's filled with raspberry and served with a caramel sauce. 10/10 would recommend! Service was really great no matter who we talked to, even if they weren't our server! read more

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My wife and I went to Safta yesterday for lunch. We were served server named Winslow. We ordered the hummus with pita and crudités, as I have celiac disease. We also ordered a chicken salad sandwich and a chicken salad with out the bread. Five minutes after we left the restaurant my wife had to make a run for the bathroom. About six hours later I had to do the same. Both of our G.I. systems were in distress. We tried to think about what we ate that would cause this, and think it was probably the chicken salad. Something must've been a little funky about it. We won't be going back there soon. read more