Cafe Saffron in South Staffordshire

Dropped in one night with friends unplanned. Very friendly and excellent food will definitely call again

Extensive menu, reasonably priced, friendly staff, excellent food and good service in pleasant surroundings.

Visited with friends and had a tasty meal of sag paneer and pilau rice and nann. I'm a veggie and I love Indian food for the choice and taste. Lovely attentive staff too.

First time my partner and I had been here, the food was really nice and came out the kitchen piping hot, friendly staff nice clean place, will be returning

Just eaten there AGAIN, the food here is always beautiful and the staff are friendly and accommodating, even our 6 year old requests to find here to eat. Highly recommended! See you again for our group booking on Boxing Day

Visitamos el azafrán café por primera vez, pero sin duda no será la última cuatro tuvimos un tiempo estupendo y todos disfrutamos de nuestros platos individuales con mi novia diciendo el pollo pathia fue la mejor que ha probado nunca un gran servicio y el personal de Riz pronto

Salida a mediados de la semana para una bebida después de un curry así llamamos aquí no reservamos y no necesitamos que era muy tranquila. El personal es amable y el chef interactúa con los comensales, que es un bonito detalle. La comida era buena y a un precio razonable.

Muchas gracias a dos caballeros que mi abuela y yo anoche.

Been coming here for ten years know, always the first place I think about when it comes to curry. Very good menu and always tastes superb whether it's eating in or taken away.

Excellent food tonight, we visit on a regular basis and the food is always top quality.The service and quality of the food which for me is main attraction was again of top quality.

As a regular customer at this place we went on Saturday to eat. It was a very busy day and the restaurant was full so the food did take time to come. Customer service was great even though it was busy. Didn't compromise on service or quality of food. The food was delicious as always even though we had to wait. My go to local Indian curry house

I want to start by saying we love the food here and if you have the time, it is well worth it. But if you are in a rush (or have kids) the service is just far too slow. It took over an hour for the starters to come out and we were still waiting for mains 2 hours after arriving.While we waited takeaway order after takeaway order flew out. Honestly do not understand why the priority seems so heavily pushed towards the takeaways. It is a shame because as I say we love the food but we will not be coming back. We also felt that the staff were not attentive and did not ever ask regarding how we were or whether we wanted anything (drinks?). Improvement is needed as everyone in our group was fed up by the end.

I'm surprised at the bad reviews for Cafe Saffron as I went for a meal there last night and the Butter Chicken was the best curry I've ever had and the cheese Naan was lovely too!Yes it was quiet however I don't think that was necessarily a bad thing and didn't effect my dining at all.Would definitely recommend and plan to return.

This restaurant has a great atmosphere food is beautiful Highly recommend fish bhuna staff are lovely we've been here several times once for my wife's 50th birthday which they made a fuss of her great and several times just for something to do and had a ball

As the description says! Poor food, would liken it to a no frills micro curry. Beer was bad and tasted sickly and the service was none existent. Naan bread was ok. Worst thing was that it was busy and I can only put this down to lack of competition, we weren't the only ones complaining. A real shame.

As locals, I really wanted to be singing the praises of this restaurant as it would be great to have a good Indian on the doorstep but this place is dire.Both curries we ordered tasted heavily of curry powder and were pretty much the same sauce. One was a balti but there wasn't a tomato in sight and the chicken tikka requested came as just plain chicken. I've tasted better curries from a ready made jar. This was curry powder, water, chicken and a few chillis thrown in. An insult to our intelligence and the poorest meal we've ever eaten out- not a hint of authenticity about it at all. Watching the staff pour the pints of Cobra behind the bar was a joke- every one was done three or four times because the head was so big so service took forever while each glass settled and was topped up time and time again. The service was dismal, no smiles, no pleasantries, no checking food was ok (presumably they're fed up of people saying no!)The trays that get brought to the table to keep the plates warm have sections of garden hose slipped over the legs - that about sums up the owners' approach to standards at this restaurant. Turns out it has one star out of five from the council's environmental health, how it stays in business is beyond me- probably the lack of any local completion as its not because of its food, soulless interior or miserable staff. You'll see from my other reviews I'm not in the habit of pouring criticism on places as I think bad reviews can be damaging. But id rather see somewhere close than keep taking people's hard earned money in exchange for rubbish.

Dined here for first time in a while a few months ago and was not to badReturned to 19 /7 /2016 on my way from having scan, as a pick me up. Had to return husbands drink particles in beer which then settled into pile in bottom of glass this was changed and was fine. But our meal was nothing more than very dry overcooked meat in what can only be described as a curry soup, and probably 6 pieces each which were very small.as it was hottest day and tired from scan and already complaining about drink we just paid. But strange arrangement with staff should have given me warning signs. Heard girls who may have been related to waiter asking other and only customers to like restaurant on facebook and would get discount next time.when we left they were in car playing on mobiles .

Dined here on Thursday. Was very cold atomosphere as there was no other diners.Staff unattentive.We ordered Chicken tikka masala and Chicken Jalfrezi BOTH were terrible. Chicken undercooked and sauce bland and tasteless.Toilets were filthy.To my horror i checked the council's hygiene rating when i went home. OMG 1 out of 5.Never again!!!!

Interesting one this- nothing wrong with Cafe Saffron, but nothing to set it apart from numerous others- Service was reasonable, if a tad on the slow side (there were only 4 customers in). Nargis kebab starter was of a good standard. My mixed bhuna main course was very good, however my friend's chicken laziz was very poorly executed- i have a sweet tooth, but this was ridulous- sickly with almond and coconut and no other flavour to balance the dish. Everyting else was OK- rice, very nice cheese nan and drinks all hit the mark. in summing up- COULD DO BETTER!

We visited here for the first time last weekend with family and had a fantastic meal. The service is excellent and couldn't fault our food. Will definitely be back

Our group of 6 had an enjoyable dinner at Cafe Saffron to celebrate my husband's birthday. Service was prompt and most of our dishes were cooked to an average standard. However, this restaurant could have done better, especially the local clientele in Codsall would expect higher standards with growing competition from other local eateries.

If you check on ratemyplace website the local authority have give this a hygiene rating of 1 out of 5. No soap in the kitchen for the chefs to wash their hands! Not sure if this has improved but looks like their standards have already been set.

Had arranged to meet a large group of colleagues for a curry in Codsall and had booked a table at the Raj Put. However between booking the table and arriving the Raj Put seems to have gone out of business. Thankfully cafe Saffron is just around the corner and they were able to fit 19 of us in at very short notice. The service was very efficient, considering they weren't expecting such a large group to turn up. The food was served fairly promptly. The food was tasty, however in my opinion relied too much on chilli heat rather than using different spices to build up layers of flavour.

Excellent foodThe chef is a spice magicianHighly recommended, good pleasant service, lovely atmosphere. Beautiful restaurant.

Great service as always, food excellent and immaculate decor, thoroughly recommended!! Great for a family sit down or even a takeaway.

Another good evening catching up with friends at Café Saffron. Good and tasty food reasonably priced with new menu items which did not disappoint. The service was excellent as usual with any request no trouble at all. Great to see the menu changes so can't wait to return to try another dish. If you haven't been before or haven't returned for a while give it a go

Great food and really friendly staff. Call here with friends every month or so and never a bad meal - quite extensive menu, traditional and modern Indian cuisine. Highly recommended

Had an enjoyable meal with a group of colleagues. Decor is tired, food is average but the service was friendly and efficient. However, for the prices charged I would expect something more than average curry house food.

I have eaten in and had takeaways from café saffron every time I have had excellent service and great food,

Visited this restaurant for the first time with a group of friends, some of whom had visited previously. I have eaten at a number of similar restaurants and to be honest have never had a bad meal, the Cafe Saffron for me served an average type of meal, nothing wrong with it but then again nothing stand out.The prices seemed towards the high end and there was very little staff/customer interaction, apart from when the waiter leaned across us/others a couple of times!The restaurant 'ticked' over in terms of customers but went a bit quiet towards the tail end of the evening.Overall not a bad experience, the food was good and I would certainly suggest that peple try it and I would imagine it has quite a local customer base, it just seems a little too pricey.

Arrived in Codsall late after being in Yorkshire all day , couldn't be bothered to cook and couldn't be bothered to travel outside of Codsall. Decided to give Cafe Saffron a try after not going for several years. Just had a takeaway but my chicken madras was very tasty and the wife enjoyed her chicken tikka. Sufficiently impressed to decide to revisit for a sit down meal. Very nice

This was my first visit to Cafe Saffron and will definitely go back when in the area. It's a small restaurant nicely decorated. The menu has a special Mondays and Tuesday's for £10.95. On a Wednesday and Thursday you can take your own drinks. We visited on a Wednesday, so took our own alcohol although the restaurant is licenced. The menu is huge with a great selection of starters and mains. We all had a different curry and they were hot, plentiful and full of meat. The rice and naan bread were also excellent. All 4 of us had dessert too. The bill was £63 for 4 of us. Not bad at all for the quality of the food.Only down side was only 2 other people in there although they seemed to do several takeaways. The staff are lovely, polite and attentive but never intrusive. A very good curry, highly recommended.

Have been a customer for several years, normally a take away. Food has good flavour and taste. Friends staff.

good food, great portion sizes and good value , but lacking in atmosphere.Friendly helpful staff though. Will go again

One of the finest curries we have had anywhere and I work in Bradford which is famous for its Asian cuisine. Staff are excellent and the dishes are well presented. A must!

This was a nice dinner out however the decor and environment was a little out dated! The service was great and ticked all the right boxes. I would return for service and food quality.

visited on a Saturday evening at 7pm (table for 2) The service from start to end was attentive without being intrusive which was perfect. The menu was extensive and the food was of a high standard and the wait time between courses was quick without being hurried. The restaurant was warm and welcoming in décor. The prices were very reasonable. We paid £45 for three courses and drinks which was more than acceptable. I would recommend booking a table if you wish to eat around 8pm as people were being turned away due to lack of availability of tables. They do a takeaway service if required.

We cycle past Cafe Saffron at least 4 times a week. The fragrant smells that come from this place are unbelievable. The wife & I decided to go and pay a visit, were so glad we did. The staff were very pleasent and attentive towards the customers. The food is amazing, taste buds explode with different flavours and spices. Being a chef I'm always a bit sceptical of trying new places, food standards and quality of dishes, but I'm so glad I did. I'm really fussy with my food and these guys did very well!! I had a dish which came with a bhuna sauce where I wanted something a bit more spicy, that was no problem what so ever to the staff. We will definitely come back here again, not easy to find a really good Indian food establishment, but we have here. Well done Cafe Saffron..

Despite appearances and awful decor, the food we had was first rate, all eight of us agreed, and we will definitely be going back. The staff were attentive and polite, the prices are very reasonable. Congratulations to the chef.

Fancied a change so tried this curry house instead of our local one.Food was very good, we had 4 meals ranging from a Korma up to a Chicken Garlic/Chilli curry and everyone enjoyed them. Prices were slightly less than our normal curry house. Only negative was the service/staff were on the slow side ( got my own dessert menu in the end couldn't wait after 15 minutes of table being cleared of main meals, place was quiet so no excuses). Would still go back as we are not in a rush when eating out with friends.

We have been using cafe saffron for a long time now, we had a family meal there this evening and as usual it was great, the service is very good too and the staff are so polite and welcoming.We also have our take away's from them too and can honestly say we have never had a bad one, perfect every time.Keep up the good work.

I have only ever had takeaways from Cafe Saffron, although I've always gone in to the restaurant to pick the food up. The food is excellent quality. The curries have a nice level of spice that enhance the food, not overpower it. Portions are reasonable but could do with a bit more meat in with the sauce. All the dishes I've ever had have been very tasty and left me feeling satisfied.

I took the family to this restaurant not too long ago, it was honestly amazing! It's the best place to visit with your family. It's very comfortable and has a homely feel to it. The prices are very reasonably, I think they are really cheap. I was honestly shocked when I seen the menu. The amount of food they give for the price you pay is amazing, it very filling. Let's get on to the food now...DESLICIOUS, AMAZING, FANTASTIC!!! Honestly like words do not do the food justice. It was heavenly. The chef makes the best chicken biryani and omg the prawn purée, it's got to be my fav dish! The foods just excellent. The whole family loved the food! I don't think iv tasted food this good at any Indian restaurant!!!!Now for the service;. It was extremely good! The staff are very fast and attentive. Any time I or the family needed something there was always someone there to bring it for us. The chef is a very nice guy, he comes out and talks to all the customers and asks their opinions on the food, that's a very good personal touch. The management is great!Overall, I would visit this place again and again! And would recommended it! Highly recommend it. This is the place to go if you want excellent food and excellent service!

I've been 3 times, and I've had a great meal each time. The staff are all really friendly and helpful, and go out of their way for you. Whilst waiting for my take away (which I'd just ordered), they welcomed me in and gave me a drink whilst I waited. You can't pay with card under £10, but as I had not known that before, the waiter allowed me to. I even got some freebies in my curry, and he opened the doors for me! The bathroom is a little cold, and the towel/sheets aren't exactly effective, but great curry otherwise.

I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy the service was rediculace we was told there was an hours wait after that it continued to wait from 10 minutes to another 7 minuts so we eventually got our meal an hour and thirty five minutes later. when we asked numerous time to speak to the manager we was told he was busy ( well hello as customers we are important ) the food we received was cold and not very impressive having visited other curry houses in the area. The rudeness from the waiter taking our complaint was unbelievable as he managed fine speaking English taking our order but when dealing with our attempt to complain forgot how to speak English.

Having been visiting the Saffron with family and friends since it first opened i can say without any shadow of a doubt the service that they offer has diminished recently. The service and the curries that they have provided over the years have been great. Convenient for people who live in the village as it so central and generally i have never had a moan about the place. Having said this i do believe the lack of a top quality service is actually taking away from the great food they offer. The last two times i have eaten in the saffron have been lacking in any atmosphere at all due to no customers being in eating. This is nothing to do with food quality or value i can assure you.Great as a takeaway but could really improve as a dining experience recently.

We have been to Cafe Saffron on three occasions now, each time we have found the staff very helpful and the food fantastic. On top of this the surroundings are clean and comfortable and the prices are very reasonable too.... A must place to go!

Visited a few days ago for a small family celebration, and - while the food was excellent - I felt the room to be a bit impersonal.As I say, the food was great - I ordered a Chicken Tikka Madras with a Keema Naan and it came through in exactly the right quantity (not too much, enough to fill a hungry tummy), with exactly the right spicing (some places treat Madras as a challenge to see how quickly you'll melt into a puddle). Starter was a nice, standard piece of Tandoori Chicken (breast + wing - bone in), and they were fast with the drinks - which is always a bonus.My only real issue is that the room is a bit impersonal. I think it has to do with the floor not being carpeted, and the fact that it is an open plan dining room. There were 3 or 4 parties in when we dined making the room half-full, but it felt like there was no-one there. Admittedly, that may not be an issue for other patrons, and to be honest it wouldn't stop me from visiting again because the food was good.So in short, I'd recommend the place. The food is marvellous, but personally I might be more inclined to have a take-away than to sit in.

Just returned home from the most wonderfull meal in Cafe Saffron,Codsall.This is without doubt the best asian eaterie in the area,the food is second to none.The food is natural and not full of bright red colouring you associate with English palate asian food.The resaurant menu is vast and very reasonably priced and Faruk the owner and head chef is very helpful and obliging on advising you on the different strenghts and flavours of the sauces.Monday to Wednesday they have a Special £9.95 meal deal,appetiser,starter,main meal + rice or any naan bread,great value,try it,you wont be disappointed.

We decided last minute to visit Cafe Saffron after rave reviews from my family. Upon arriving we were served by a very friendly staff member. There was a great choice on the menu, with many of the choices being left out in other curry houses. This was great news as this meant that I was able to try a new curry which was delicious. Also I had my regular starter which is chicken chat and it is the best I have ever had, and I have been to many different curry houses over my life. For desert me and my girlfriend had an eastern delight which was a lovely end to a delicious three course meal.The waiter who was on shift was very attentive and nice to talk too. It is a good place to go if you want to be able to talk as the music is not on very loud, so it acts as quite nice background noise. This evening was very good value for money which was a nice feeling when the bill arrived.

As a frequent visitor I can honestly say what a great place this is! I have never had a bad meal and kids are always made to feel extremely welcome. Well done Riz and family....

Have been to cafe saffron several times and always found it very good, friendly chatty staff that you could have s laugh with. Unfortunately it has changed hands and the service and quality has gone down and the prices up. The complimentary drink you used to get (although watered down) no longer exists along with its chatty staff. ..won't go there again

We decided to try Cafe Saffron on a Saturday night at the beginning of May. Our table was ready when we arrived & we were shown straight to it. The place was probably about half full, so a good atmosphere. The menu is very extensive & the prices were on par with other Indians we have visited. The service was good, with a relaxing break between starter & mains. A good choice of wine at normal restaurant prices. All in all a very good evening, will go again.

- we had the most delicious meal, the best Indian food in the Codsall area ! We haven't been to this restaurant before but it will be our choice for a local meal in future.

Four stars given on the basis of the good points below.Good Points:-Food was excellent.Value for money good and not ripped off on drink prices.Our waiter Riz, was very pleasant and helpful. Bad points:-Drinks order taken shortly after we sat down, after 15 minutes no drinks had arrived, we had to ask for them again - no excuse the restaurant was not busy.Three staff on, two were miserable and unfriendly. (As previously mentioned Riz was very good)We felt the restaurant lacks any atmosphere or ambiance.Had someone leaning on the bar waiting for a take away watching me eat my starter this made me feel very uncomfortable!!!Would I go back?For the food and the service of Riz yes. For everything else probably not.

We have been to this Indian a few times before but tonight was a treat as it's my birthday. The staff are always attentive and friendly. I had a chicken tikka masala that was out of this world. It was the best one I've tasted in a long time. The naan bread was so light and fluffy it was totally moorish. The portions are not mean and there is always plenty of meat in the curry. I would recommend it to anyone.

Tend to get a takeaway from here at least twice a month, best curry locally by far. great quality meat, lovely sauces, wide range on the menu, friendly staff

Went here at very short notice after being let down by another restaurant in the village, we were seated and drinks on table within minutes, food came quickly and was top standard. The service was friendly and they couldn't do enough for you. Recommend it for a great night of fantastic food

We go every week and enjoy the good quality food excellent service excellent staff look forward to it would not go anywhere else

i love going here and feel exremley welcomed like im family food is nice and heir korma gravy was good

Cafe Saffron has been refurbished, it is cleaner and more modern now.It's a family business with dad and uncle in the kitchen and the son running the front of house.we will continue to use it as it's well ahead of the local competition.

Been using this restaurant/take away for years. Management has recently changed but the service stays the same, always attentive and friendly and you can have a laugh.Prices reasonable and never had a complaint about the food in several years.Everyone we have ever taken to cafe Saffron has enjoyed it and the locals have returned many times so they must like it as there are three Indian restaurants within one mile of this one.

Stopped off here on our way home Saturday. Staff very attentive, polite and friendly but there were only 3 of us in the restaurant. Mostly takeaway services whilst we were there.Needless to say no time waiting for food and it was hot ! Also very tasty but nothing extra special.Offered a complimentary liqueur - I think this was to keep us in the restaurant a but longer to make it look busy for passers by.Nice pleasant meal - would eat there again !

We use this restaurant regularly and always find the service excellent and the food very good. Boxing Day night there were 9 of us and they cooked us a selection of superb curries, rice & nans & an excellent fish starter. Obviously we will visit again.

A lovely small restaurant in the centre of Codsall. Personal service is excellent and food is very good and reasonably priced. I would recommend and use it both to fine in and takeaway .