This place has been the center of hype since it opened. I went to try it for the first time last week and I was pretty disappointed. We were sat far after our reservation time, the food was very mediocre and the prices were closer to fine dining prices and the food just didn't match it. FYI Google dollar store silver tray and it looks exactly like the dishes used in the place while serving you almost 17$ for hummus, or 6-8$ for a popover. Will come back for another try, will set my expectations lower. The dessert was fabulous and worth giving the whole place another chance. read more

Consistently excellent tasting food. I have eaten here numerous times and you cannot go wrong with pretty much everything on the menu. Staff are always very nice and the restaurant is very pretty inside. Today I tried the stew with eggplant and beef and it was excellent. I hardly EVER eat red meat, but am crazy about eggplant so decided to give it a try. Even my 4 year old loved it. read more

Came here for the first time tonight with my husband and we were blown away by the service and the quality of food. We had 2 appetizers and split an entree and they gave us a free dessert in celebration of our anniversary. Everything was top notch from the decor, service, quality, quantity, taste and temperature of the food. This will be on our regular rotation now! read more

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First time diner at Zafron but not new to Persian or Middle Eastern food. Everything we had was delicious. Two had lamb dishes which they loved, and I had Zafron chicken (lime marinade) which was juicy and perfectly grilled.....not an easy task for chicken breast. Many of their entrees are comfort food - meat and rice with pita. Appetizers were the Kashk bademjoon (eggplant) and wings. The bademjoon is absolutely recommended! Wings were good, grilled but careful - the sauce for the wings is very hot, surprised us. LOVED the kale salad with pear, parm. cheese and a delicious pomegranate dressing...great blending of flavors. Dessert was the ice cream sandwich - beautiful. Their latte has a little cinnamon in it, does not even need sweetener - delicious. Service is always challenging these days so no comment. Everyone is hustling. They do a huge takeout business. We don't live close but we will be back. read more

I gave 1 start for the desert. It was the best part the desert wasn't spectacular or special but it was certainly better than the salmon wrap I ordered. Ok so if you didn't catch it, I ordered the salmon wrap & my order was placed to go. The salmon lacked salt, and the sauce was dill overload. The wrap was too long & too much bread for the amount of salmon. Overall I wasn't the slightest impressed. The whole thing really underwhelmed me. It was my first time visiting too. So perhaps next time I'll try again but sit at the restaurant & order a rice dish. read more

Zafron Restaurant - Bar area - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Today March 1st, had lunch at a place we did like... The Zafron wings came out raw (raw chicken)...? The better half ordered beef and instead of Med Temp, it came out Raw. The cook does not know proper Temps. Obviously not a Chef here today. Even the salads were bad. Lacked seasoning and flavor. Two Stars Max...! read more

Love, LOVE this place! They have the best beef kabobs and basmati rice. Service is fantastic here and you get HUGE portions. They roasted tomatoes are cooked to perfection. Love their orange zest, pistachio and almond rice. Also a huge favorite is their lamb kabob. All kabob entrees are cooked well and seasoned perfectly. Love their hummus entrees and their pita breads are toasted nicely as well. Our server was fantastic! I definitely look forward to returning to this restaurant and introducing my boyfriend and friends to Zafron soon! read more

I love love love this restaurant. The food is fantastic and the prices are great (especially for the area). I discovered this spot during the pandemic in the old Flavor location. I love that they have curbside pickup (and they are always in masks when they come out to the car) and I love that the food is always fresh and hot at pick up (they always ask what time you plan on picking up when you call in your order). I hope to do in person dining some day when the pandemic is over. I love having this option in my dinner rotation right now. read more

It's been a while since we ate at Zafron. Noticed a new patio in front of the restaurant so we decided to give it a try. Wow, but for the view of the cars one would think they were in their own backyard. The patio seating is socially distanced and for the first time in any restaurant we've been to, we saw that the appetizer plates, napkin and silverware on each table were protected by plastic wrap. Zafron gets it! The food is just as we remembered it. Wonderful! The salmon and lamb were cooked as requested. Our server and the rest of the staff were attentive without being intrusive. What an enjoyable, comfortable evening. Thank you. We will be back, soon. read more

Zafron Restaurant - New patio - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Service was great and food was well done but the menu is lacking vegetables or variety. All entrees are kabobs with rice. Nothing else. Pretty annoying if you're on a low carb diet. read more

Excellent Persian food. Ground sirloin kabobs were excellent. The chicken was also very tasty. I'd recommend using the red/purple sumac that is on the table to add flavor to the rice and meat. I actually went out looking for sumac and bought some. The restaurant is very nice. They have several types of delicious rice options. The steak is tender and very satisfying. I'd highly recommend eating here. Prices are high, but well worth it. Very generous portions. I usually end up taking half of it home. Very yummy read more

I am in love with Zafron! The food and the service are incredible. Went last night for the first time and I can't wait to go back. We got the Kashk Bademjoon for appetizer. I ate way too much of it (which I regretted later). I got the salmon with veggie kabob instead of rice. I was shocked by the portion sizes. This was easily a two portion meal and it was the table favorite. My friend (who is not a fan of salmon) said it was the best salmon he had ever eaten and he would be ordering that next time. He ordered the tandoori chicken. He said it was delicious. I don't eat chicken, so I didn't taste it. On recommendation of the waiter, we got the chocolate mousse and chocolates decadent cake with tea and coffee for dessert. This is when I regretted eating so much appetizer. The dessert was the stuff dreams are made of. So rich and decadent. Both were incredible. The tea was an Earl Grey with cardamom (which happens to be my favorite). The service was also great. The staff was attentive without being annoying. read more

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Absolutely HORRIBLE!! The waitress was rude, the one who has curly hair and her hair was in a bun. Yeah boo I'm talking about your rude ass. You clearly saw me there and skipped my order. If your gonna have a nasty attitude stay tf home. The Manager kept going in circles around our table like if we were gonna steal the silver ware . Overall the food was nasty, Go to Rumis instead read more

My friend and I ate here for lunch on a weekday. The service was lackluster because the host had stepped away and I didn't know if we needed to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. Once a server waved and greeted me, he told me to wait for the host. Once seated, our server greeted us promptly and asked about drinks. I ordered water which he expressed a grunt about. Come on, it's lunch and I want water, really? My friend got the iced tea, without a grunt. For lunch we opted for an appetizer and main course. Mirza Ghazemi to start and it came out rather quickly. With the appetizer we were also served pita with fresh herbs which my friend said she loves. Pita was room temperature and the vegetables were fresh. For lunch we didn't know what we wanted so we asked our server for recommendation. He looked at us like we'd ask for a mcdonald's burger. Puzzled by his response, we opted to get the Lamb Kabob for the main to share. The lamb comes with rice and yogurt dip. The rice was definitely delicious and perfectly cooked however the lamb wasn't a bit tough. Neither my friend or I were fans of the meat. I was hoping it'd be ground meat and not lamb kebabs (easy to over cook and tough) but we were stuck with it. The flavor was spot on with the marinade they use but sadly the meat didn't win me over. I was however a huge fan of the eggplant for the appetizer. It was exactly what I was craving on a midweek lunch. I don't hold the owner or the restaurant responsible for crappy service from our server. Upon return, I am more likely to try some of their more authentic Persian dishes that have eggplant in them. Parking is easy to find in the parking lot of the restaurant. Traffic in this part of Sandy Springs is horrendous so plan for extra time to arrive to the restaurant. read more

I came here a few days prior to COVID and really enjoyed the food. I came on a Sunday afternoon and there were not a lot patrons. The service was really pleasant and pretty quick. I ordered the fire roasted salmon and it had a good flavor. I've had better fava beans and dill rice, but I would definitely order it again. I thought that the portion sizes were great and definitely aligned with the price. Whenever I'm back in the area, this would definitely warrant a stop. read more

Simply Delicious! It is authentic, intimate, and a taste of the old world. Very nice and welcoming when you come inside beautiful color Serene peaceful and calm nice curved booths that you can sit at to make it peaceful and cozy. They have an appetizer menu where you can order three different appetizers with man and a pallet of raw vegetables with herbs very very good. I ordered the appetizers of hummus eggplant and a spicy mango chutney it was delicious. My meal was the Falafel it came with a salad of chunked tomatoes and cucumbers as well as homemade Falafel and Naan. You could also order kabobs they had a selection of beef and chicken kabobs with basanti rice as well as a roasted tomato. Reasonably priced combos were about 11 to $12 read more

Zafron Restaurant - Fresh Falafel with a side salad Nan bread yogurt and a green seasoning that was delicious - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Fantastic food and great service. Plus it's quiet enough to have a normal conversation with multiple people. Easy access. Park yourself. It's my first choice when I need to get my Persian on in Sandy Springs. read more

Fabulous Persian cuisine in Sandy Springs. Went in a Tuesday night and the restaurant was virtually empty. The service was a bit slow for the lack of seated guests, but the appetizers and entrees were on time. Must try if you like Persian food. read more

Excellent food and service. Kababs are specially cooked to perfection. We are new to Georgia and Atlanta, and this is our go to Iranian restaurant. read more

I'm somewhere between 3 and 4 on this one but half a star isn't available so.. The atmosphere here is nice but it was pretty deserted on the day I came in so it felt somewhat frigid and unfrequented. For my app I tried Tahdeeg with beef stew - the rice was good, I actually took some home but the stew was pretty terrible. Greasy and overly stewy. I also tried stuffed cabbage leaves - these I do recommend however the portion is quite small. This app is usually hard to find, most Mediterranean restaurants only serve dolma (stuffed grape leaves) which doesn't compare. My main dish was shrimp kebab with barberry rice - very good. Shrimp was a bit crispy/dry but I enjoyed it as it had great flavor. For dessert I tried apricot cake with some kind of cream underneath cream yellow frosting - way too much cream was hiding under there, not a very successful dish. Overall: plenty of parking, nice atmosphere and service but beware of their sauces - they ask if you want any but charge $4 for a tiniest portion without telling you. Worth a try however read more

We love ordering delicious dinners from Zafron. The curbside service is prompt and easy. Highly recommend read more

I had lunch here with a dozen family members and family of family. The name says Mediterranean cuisine. The menu is Persian. The service was lovely and the food was very good. Here's the amazing thing: all those special family members (we all have them in our families) with allergies and dietary restrictions were very happy with their meals. Even the pickiest, whiniest rellie was delighted. read more

Food was below average. We ordered tahdig by special order and nothing authentic about it. Their bread was dry and hard. We ordered koobideh and chicken kabobs. Koobideh lacked freshness and chicken was super dry and burnt mostly. The worst part is that their website is not updated and the menu prices for each item is $7-8 more per item. They should update this otherwise risk false advertising. I recommend Rumi's down the street or Persopolis both excellent! read more

I have to go 5 stars! Food was very delicious! Met 2 friends there & We had fire roasted salmon, tried 3 kinds of rice, the filet mignon shish kebab & everything was superb! For starters we shared smirked wild salmon & a roasted eggplant dish....Excellent ! The interior is warm & cozy, quiet & relaxing. Our server Melissa was knowledgeable, friendly & helpful! We all decided to bring the guys & dine there again soon! If you are in Dandy Sorings, do not miss Zafron's!! read more

Zafron Restaurant - Melt in your mouth fire roasted salmon! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Great food, but the godawful service absolutely ruined the experience. Our server was very rude and unprofessional, sat plates, silverware, and cups in a very hurried and unfashionably manner, spoke to us in a very sloppy way, and constantly shook not only my seat but the seats of our guests while "checking in" on us by putting all his weight on and grabbing the chairs by the backrest. Overall just very very off pudding. Not to mention that this was a birthday gathering, and he very rudely brought himself a plate for us to leave him a slice of cake... The food however was impeccable as always, this place is one of our top favorites for authentic Persian feasts. I just wish management was a bit more sensible to the staff they hired. read more

I've been here before and absolutely loved it however this time was a bit different. We were never given an official server however others coming in were being served. Those host didn't bring us water and we had to ask. Once he brought it over, we literally waited 15mins and no one came to serve us. I asked a waiter walking by if he could take our order and he said he's not our server but sure. It was a very weird and uncomfortable situation. It was as if we were invisible and we had no one taking care of us. Next time if I want to fend for myself I'll just stay home and save $100 read more

I travel a lot for Work and sometimes I just need some good home cooked food. Growing up with an Iranian father sometimes you just crave some good Persian food and this was absolutely amazing. The khoobiedeh was perfectly cooked, juicy and full of flavor! Service was the icing on the cake.. I will be back next time I stop in Atlanta. read more

I've had delivery a couple of times from this restaurant in the past 6 to 8 months. The food is always good and reasonably priced. Considering that a lot of higher end foods don't travel well, this is a nice option in that category. My only complaint is that the food is not always seasoned well enough and sometimes lacks any flavor other than the food itself and the flavor the cooking/grilling imparts. read more

One of my new favorite spots... everything was right! The dim lighting, ambiance, wine, the owner's hospitality, the waiter's attention... But most importantly- the food!!! These people know exactly what they're doing. Would love to come back sometime. read more

Zafron Restaurant - Apps- So delicious!! - Persian Hummus, Mirza Ghasemi, Zafron Special - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Came here on a Saturday night with my family and girlfriends totaling 6 ppl. We originally had a reservation for 8:30pm at Rumi's, which I regret not waiting for, but our stomachs were literally touching our ribs y'all so we tried to find a quicker place to eat. I made a call to Zafron's and asked how long a wait would be for table of 6. The reply was 20 mins and no mention of needing a reservation. So we drove and got to the restaurant in less than 5 mins and it was a little before 8pm. We got sat right away! Great right? Nope! The host who was an older gentleman made sure we knew that we should be grateful to have a table because "this doesn't happen all the time" and we should be lucky to be able to get a table on a Saturday night for 6 ppl. I looked around the restaurant and there were so many freaking empty tables!! However, our server Ivy gave great service and was so helpful. The food was good but not the best Persian food I've had. We ordered 2 apps, a salad to share, and I think 4 entrees, and a bottle of wine. With gratuity it came to about $185. Not too bad. Food was good and fresh and all the meats were cooked well. Super moist but I think some of the meats could have used more seasoning. Our lamb kabobs was the favorite. I thought the night took a better turn and I was grateful until the very end. As we were waiting for the rest of our party to come out of the restroom, we waited by the hostess stand in the front. Once together we got ready to walk out the door but allowed another group of elderly diners to go out the door 1st. Well, they received many thanks for coming to the establishment. Once we got closer to the door, the same warm host to those diners completely walked off and did not even say goodbye or thanked us. I'm hoping it's not because we were a group of Asian women in a Persian restaurant but that's the vibe we got. I wouldn't return here unless for some reason I really had to. I even thought about inquiring on booking one side of the restaurant for a party of about 40-50ppl but that's out the window now. read more

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We haven't eaten Lebanese before and the food and drinks were delicious and the staff had good recommendations for us!

Just came back here after long time. Unfortunately, the experience didn't stack up against my first. I ordered the vegetable kebabs again and they just tasted bland and burned, there was no spice or flavor in them at all. Then I asked for dill rice with the dish, and I was up charged $4, even though the menu clearly states that there is a choice of rice with that dish. My friend and I were splitting the bill and I didn't see the up charge till it was too late. I suppose the quality (& price!) of the veggie kebabs depend on the chef and server for the night. Too much of a chance! Not eager to return now. read more

Zafron Restaurant - Veggie kabobs with lentil & raisin rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Reviews have always looked good, but I had never been here. The food was really good and I was expecting good, but my expectations were exceeded. Lamb skewer done medium rare was fantastic. Flavorful, nice and tender, would definitely recommend. Eggplant appetizer was also superb. Also liked to goat cheese and mango dip appetizers. read more

Take it from a Persian with a lot of experience and knowledge about the Atlanta Persian cuisine scene, this place has what you're looking for. 3 of us went for dinner around 7pm on a Thursday evening. The host was excellent and polite, our waitress was phenomenal, and the food was outstanding. Be prepared for a mountain of fresh sabzi - very refreshing when many places are scant or some don't even provide it! The atmosphere is very classy and the decor is suiting. We ordered some apps, the soltani, and the chenjeh. I would recommend the Zafron special - it is reminiscent of a mango chutney with the chilies and I recommend if you like spice. The soltani was great - enormous portions! Every element was good: rice was warm and fluffy and buttery, tomato was good size and charred nicely, koobideh delicious. The barg was not to my liking but it had a nice flavor My chenjeh was outstanding. I still believe Rumi's has the best chenjeh in Atlanta but this was easily a close contender. The flavor was sublime, the maast moosir very good, and even came with some extra basil and tomato. Heaven! The attention to detail was also much appreciated. Having chilled water at the table so we could serve ourselves is a huge plus, a very nice sumac container was provided, the plating was thoughtful. You couldn't ask for more! I am glad we came to this establishment and u look forward to coming back and spreading the Persian love for Zafron! read more

Zafron Restaurant - Half-devoured chenjeh with soltani and a mountain of sabzi. Absolutely delicious! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

The food was pretty stellar. Loved the Lamb Kabob and Hummus, but what really ticked me off was the service. Our waitress was a little rude at the beginning of our meal. We had a huge party celebrating a friend's birthday. Just as everyone was getting seated the waitress literally told us, "So our Kitchen staff is trying to get out of here a little bit early, can we start the orders already?". That's so rude! What if everyone hadn't arrived yet? (Which they hadn't) To me, I understand her concern, but don't voice that to the entire party, go to the person who made the reservation and quietly explain the situation and ask them if they could ask their guest to start ordering to save some time. Common sense. I love the atmosphere of the place and like I said the food is so yummy, but I'd think twice about coming due to the service. read more

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We didn't get a reservation at Rumis today, so ended up going here which was not bad at all! The service was great with good ambiance but they only serve wine or beer. This place used to be a bakery and the restaurant uses some of that to bake fresh and the food was decent. If I had to choose between Rumis and Zafron, I would say: let's try Rumis, if not, then we can go here. I give 3.5-4 on this one. read more

Zafron Restaurant - Rack of lamb - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Last night, I ordered rack of lamb, very pink. The waiter said, medium rare? I said, as long as your medium rare is very pink. No problem! Comes out, well done & needed a steak knife to cut it, which I didn't have. You should never have to struggle to cut your meal. I sent it back. I'm then given the new lamb, same thing, but a drop easier to cut into. I tell the waiter, he looks and said, it's a little pink there & points at the dish. I look forward to going to this restaurant & love the rack of lamb, which I believe is their most expensive entree, but whomever was in the kitchen last night, couldn't get it right. He then asked if I wanted to take them home, I thought he was kidding, but (e wasn't. I said no, of course not. I was charged for the entree, which I was surprised at, but they did presented me with a lovely looking dessert to take home, which I just left there. read more

It was great! We absolutely loved it and we'll come back again. The both tenderloin kabob and koobideh kabob was perfect highly recommended! read more

Zafron Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Great food and excellent atmosphere. Authentic food that is not overly seasoned and tasty desserts that are just the right size (3 of us shared 2 desserts). Portions are large enough, but not really shareable. Compared this restaurant to a local favorite down the street, and I prefer Zafron hands down. read more

In the past, food has always been good but this time my Sea Bass was overcooked and I got the wrong rice. This is not a COVID-19 issue as I have had the Sea Bass before without issue. read more