Safran in Leeds

I ordered with Delivery and food was cold also kebab kobideh was awful would not recommend it also will not order again absolute waste of money

Fui allí con mi esposa el domingo para almorzar. Hemos estado muchas veces antes, pero no en las circunstancias actuales. Había gel antibacteriano en la entrada y el camarero llevaba una mascarilla. Teníamos nuestro plato favorito: Chello Kebab Koubideh (brochetas de cordero finamente picado). Estaba tan bueno como siempre, muy jugoso y sabroso (no quería que terminara). La mayoría de los platos se sirven con ensalada y una selección de arroz persa, naan o patatas fritas. El arroz es el mejor, siempre ligero y esponjoso. Otros buenos platos son: Chenjeh Kebab (filete de cordero tierno) y Joojeh Kebab (trozos de pollo tiernos y jugosos). Desafortunadamente, no podemos ir tan a menudo como nos gustaría, ya que vivimos a unas 85 millas de distancia.

e turned up without a booking and were seated quickly. The restaurant had a steady trade for a very wet and windy Wednesday.The lady who served us was attentive and helpful - menus are easy to follow but she gave advice. Service was quick.Food was tremendous. Lovely and tasty with a different set of flavours to other middle eastern food we've had. Portion size was large... especially the nan bread. You have been warned.

On arrival we was shown immediately to a table. Great menu with plenty of choices.We went for Safran mixed maze starter(for 2) which was good.For mains had the Safran mixed grill for 2. Once again really good. Although we probably didn’t need the starter as the main was very large with steak , chicken and lamb shish kebab.I mentioned in the title about ‘ no frills’. This really is in reference to the service . We just felt there was no interaction with the staff at all. They just took our orders , then brought our food. Not once did anyone ask if we was enjoying our meal.That said we both really enjoyed our first meal at a Persian restaurant.

I loved the food at this restaurant it was served in a good time the staff were very friendly, the restaurant was clean food was excellent with lovely fresh salad value for money I will be visiting again very soon.

Best Persian food in Leeds 👍 I'm a regular customer coming here to eat since the day this restaurant was established (2005) I always eating here with friends n family never disappointed 😍highly recommended nice food and very polite and friendly staff 😍

We went for lunch with friends to experience Iranian cuisine. Both service and food excellent and plentiful, we could have fed 6 instead of 4 easily. Grilled foods, the nan and dip were particularly nice. Tucked away from the city near the bus station, a definite find.

Primera vez en un restaurante persa y fue una experiencia agradable. Teníamos demasiado para comer, porciones muy grandes. Grandes entrantes, de hecho, nos hubiera encantado la selección de entrantes. No podía terminar nuestros platos principales y no tenía espacio para el postre. Personal muy razonable y muy servicial. Este es un restaurante decorado con sencillez, nada lujoso, pero vale la pena visitarlo. Opciones vegetarianas

Lamb and chicken were tough (overcooked), not value for money and staff were miserable. After we had eaten, they told us card machine was broken. Not impressed and won't be going there again.

Nos detuvimos aquí para tomar el té el otro día después de una parada en Leeds.Este fue un muy buen descubrimiento, la comida era excelente ya un precio razonable.El restaurante en sí estaba limpio y acogedor y la comida era abundante.Tuve el kebab de tierra picada con ensalada y papas fritas y un naan, y no pude terminarlo todo.¿Volvería aquí, sí!

Having just visited Leeds for the day we fancied something Persian. Having done a google search we found Safran. There was no one in the restaurant but thought we would give it a go. The food was lovely, very tasty and far too much for 2 people. The only thing that spoilt it was the waiter! the only time he came to life was when his Wife and some people he obviously knew arrived.

We’ve been here a couple of times, and both were excellent. The chicken and lamb kebabs were absolutely gorgeous - so tender and tasty! The flat bread and hummus are also well worth trying! A little hidden gem.

Started with Aash which was very nice and filling. I had kebab and rice which was great. With a jug of dough which is a yogurt drink. Would visit again if I am in Leeds.

Han pasado algunos años desde la última vez que estuve en Safran y me complace decir que sigue siendo tan bueno como siempre. Los distintos kebabs estaban perfectamente cocinados, bien presentados y muy sabrosos; y el acompañamiento de arroz, pan y ensalada también fueron muy buenos.

Excellent eating experience Like always at safran, I’ve been going here for weeks, and it’s easy access because my accommodation is right around the corner and I’ve been going everyday. The Food is very flavorsome and great portions. If your looking for a restaurant to eat at drop all your other options and chose Safran it’s honestly a great dining experience.

The food was out of this world. Freshly prepared and distinctly Middle Eastern. Loved it The staff were very friendly. A meal for two with drinks was about £25, I will be back

Slow service of food, but the food taste good... until my partner started picking at the rice to have found a hair, later I discovered 4 short dark hairs within my rice. Politely and discreetly went to speak to staff to let them know, only to have them snigger saying was there a hair ball. Waiter said he’d take the started off couldn’t be bothered to argue so I asked for 1 main to be taken off. Never going back, they got away lightly.

Qué puedo decir, esta es una joya de restaurante escondido cerca del mercado. Un poco básico con el mobiliario pero compuesto por la calidad y cantidad de comida. Absolutamente fantástico. Recomiendo encarecidamente los platos para compartir, optamos por la carne que consiste en pollo, ternera y cordero tiernos que vienen con arroz y el mejor pan plano en la historia. Un amigo pidió la ensalada de queso feta como un plato principal que estaba fresco, bien vestido y dado el tamaño, que compartimos entre 6 de nosotros, decirlo como enorme es una subestimación. De hecho, las porciones son más grandes que el promedio, bien presentadas y magníficamente sazonadas. Aunque no era barato, tenía un precio muy razonable. Vaya si tiene la oportunidad, vale la pena visitar esta joya persa.

Very reasonable and very tasty Persian restaurant. Felt authentic, but at the same time tailored to local tastes.

Really disappointed with the service and food quality here. It's BYOB but they had no wine glasses and had to actually send someone out to buy some so it was half an hour before we got a drink.

Tender meats, great entrees, nice service. Authentic food cooked with care. Would recommend to anyone.

We very glad that found this the real gem persian restaurant, the staff is friendly, warm welcome and quick serve, atmosphere is calm and homey feels. We came here for our early dinner while visiting our daughter in Leeds, and we definitely had an amazing dinner with the menus that we ordered, the food was so fresh, delicious and fine quality ingredients, and the plate portion was generous with very fair price. The restaurant location about 10 mins walk from main shopping area. Highly recommended.

Just walked past late Sunday lunch needed and it hit the spot - after a disastrous night at The Man Behind The Curtain we were just so hungry and needed 'proper' food - this looked just the place. Good service, food arrived quickly and was delicious - fresh flavours, plenty of it and great value. Would absolutely go again and would recommend for something a bit different.

We arrived late in Leeds as we were looking for somewhere to eat near the Market Ncp and stumbled across Safran. Lovely welcome, and a fantastic eating experience with amazing subtle flavours. We ordered the mixed kebab meal for 2 with Saffron rice and salad, it was so tasty. Persian tea also lovely.

The food was amazing, the service was too. First time visit to a persian restaurant and certainly won't be my last. Highly recommended 👍

Visited this place recently. Had high expectations but it was horrible. The meat had a very strange taste. Would not recommend :(

I have visited Safran many times since they first opened. It was originally rather rustic in appearance , but they have continued to gradually update over the years and it is now on a par with any other smart modern restaurant.

Hemos pasado muchas veces por este pequeño lugar y hemos decidido almorzar aquí el lunes festivo.

Soy inglés y mi esposo es iraní, y vinimos con su familia. Hemos estado en casi todos los restaurantes persas iraníes en Leeds y algunos en Bradford. Todos disfrutamos nuestra comida, la preferí a otros restaurantes persas. El precio era bueno, 56 para 4 comidas principales, pan, un lado y 4 bebidas. Y lo de la comida persa, es comida de verdad, nunca congelada, casera, así que vale la pena, y las porciones son siempre grandes. Entre nosotros tuvimos kebab de pollo, pescado a la parrilla y cordero picado, todo muy agradable, bien cocinado, no bien hecho como en algunos lugares.

La primera vez en un restaurante persa y fue una gran experiencia. El restaurante es funcional y limpio, y el personal educado y profesional. Éramos un grupo de seis y todos los entrantes y platos principales estaban bien presentados, porciones saludables y absolutamente delicioso. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente y sin duda volveremos de nuevo cuando esté en Leeds.

Fui con unos amigos para una comida de cumpleaños. La comida era deliciosa y n porciones generosas. El servicio no era el mejor, ya que era un poco lento, aunque era sábado por la noche, pero no había mucha gente alrededor de 7 ish. Sin embargo, estaba cada vez más concurrido alrededor de las 8hs y puedo ver por qué, la comida realmente es deliciosa.

Fui aquí a caballo solo, soy un hombre muy caucásico de 35 años, así que no soy persa SIN EMBARGO, pedí una ensalada griega seguida de halloumi y salchichas sujuk turcas y para mi principal tuve un cordero picado y ensalada shirazzi y para mi desierto tuve Helado de safran persa con 2 piezas de baklava, una dulce masa marrón que me llevó al baño y me lamió en secreto. Fui el viernes a las 5 p.m. un tipo persas con cabello curvilíneo como Eyal Booker (me encanta la isla del amor) me sirvió y me dio una pinta de cobra y media pinta y me lo dio en la casa. Fue muy educado, pero su cabello me hizo sentir incómodo, ya que era extrañamente jengibre, pero también negro, su ropa era cuestionable y no permitía que la elección del zapato decayera. En cuanto a la comida, tomé muchas fotos para enviarlas a mi grupo porno de comida en WhatsApp, estaban encantadas y parecían muy entusiasmadas con los kebabs flácidos que voy a recomendar a todos los que conozco, incluso al vagabundo que vive en la esquina cerca de la estación de tren. con su perro que lo amaría aquí. . . de hecho no estoy seguro de si podría pagar la comida. . . ¡Oh bien! ¡La próxima vez que venga traeré a mi mascota benny (lagarto) a la que le encanta la cocina persa! ! ! ! ! ! ¡Wow, me encanta! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ¡VAYA AQUÍ y guiñe los chefs! ! ! ! !

We were taken here by our friends after visiting the Thackray museum in Leeds. Parking is a nightmare and our friends couldn't find the place at first, it's tucked away near one of the bridges so could be overlooked.

We ordered the falafel dish which came with a flatbread and the joojeh kebab which consists of chicken breast skewer with rice and salad. Everything was super delicious and portions were big. The service was excellent and server was very friendly. Overall it was very tasty food. We will definitley come back to try other dishes.

Visited Sunday. £27 for 2x 4-6 pieces of chicken is far too expensive even though the food was good and service was polite and good. Went back next day to check the bill and Yes we were over priced but nothing doing. Will not be back which is a shame as love the food.

Nice little place. Waitress very friendly. However, as the restaurant got busier it was harder for her to attend to everyone. Definitely need more staff on hand here. Food was nice with VERY generous portions. Good city centre location.

good food, lovely service and a friendly atmosphere. Doggy bag may be needed!!! We tried to stay away from the starters as we knew how much food would be served in the mains but they were just too tempting - and delicious!!

we went last night the food was lovely. I had the lamp chops they were so nice . The staff are lovely and helpful. would go again .

Visited here after a shopping trip and looking for something different to savour. The food was amazing and very generous portions too. It was very busy (apparently quite unexpectedly) and only one person doing front of house, so seemed mildly chaotic at times, but she coped remarkably well and remained friendly despite some awkward customers. I will definitely be back and can highly recommend a visit.

Just been today for food, I have never eaten Persian food before but I love it. Very tasty we have the mixed grill for 2 so got a variety I was impressed and would definitely recommend and return

We'd been to the Crowd of Favours for a beer and fancied a bite to eat. Safran is nearby. We'd never tried Persian food before but we were really happy with it. It was full of flavours but all quite mild, not chilli hot like the usual curry. The meats were all perfectly cooked, the service was excellent and everyone was really friendly. It's not expensive either.

Visited for lunch, opens at 12, we were ther just slightly after, staff seemed a little surprised to see someone there at lunch, no one else was in the restaurant the whole time we were there. We ordered the mixed starter for 3 which was very nice, the flatbread was particularly nice, warm and slightly crispy. 2 of us had the mixed chicken and lamb kebab with falafel, the third had a lamb kebab.

Was in leeds for new year .Have wanted to try the restaurant when in Leeds but never had time .we had 2 evening meals and both were delicious ,freshly cooked and good quality .The service was excellent and the restaurant is very cosy and homely.My 24 year old son usually a fan of burgers !! really enjoyed the kebabs .I had gormeh sabzi so tasty .We highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant tucked away in a quieter but historic part of Leeds town centre .

We had a shared starter for 3, chicken kebab skewers and 2 different lamb stews. The food was all tasty and well cooked and presented. The staff are good and the tables and decor are as well. We finished the meal with Persian and Mint teas, lovely.

I expected a Persian restaurant to be full of vibrant flavours, instead the sauce lacked flavour, the rice lacked flavour,...

Service was a little slow, the starter I had wasn’t anything special, the chips were average but the range and...

Really clean fresh charcoal grilled food. You get a really classic and authentic Persian experience with the way the décor...

We've just had a wonderful meal here. I love Persian food and this didn't disappoint. The service was warm and...

The decor is simple but the excellent food and friendly service more than compensate. Everything we ordered was tasty with...

This is a simple family run restaurant in a quiet part of town and does not have the sophistication of other city centre restaurants which in my books is a good thing! It's not fancy or pretentious which makes ideal for mid-week eats at a reasonable price (£10-£12). I have been here three times and not been disappointed at any time. The service is good and courteous and the food is very good; the mixed dish is my favourite with lamb and chicken kebabs, rice and salad. very nice and filling too... well worth a visit in my opinion...

Heard about it through a friend and as I'm always looking for something new I decided to give it a go.

Have been there to have lunch which was mix Persian and it's a good dish. The price is high little bit as Medal East restaurant!

Very simple place with nice and unique food. I've been here a few times and I have never been disappointed

Just visited Safran after a great afternoon with family. Called in and ordered a lamb starter as a main meal along with a main for my husband. Dish after dish arrived along with flatbreads and my husbands meal but no lamb(?). After 5 mins and still no lamb I chacked the menu only to find that I'd been given the mixed starter for 3 people! When speaking to the waitres, who was really apologetic for the mix up and offered to bring me the correct meal, we were only charged for what I should have had but at least it gave me the opportunity to try more of the dishes on the menu than I would have done.

The food here is great! They have a very large selection of Persian food to choose from. I've been 3 times now and haven't been disappointed. The food is packed with flavour and the portions are huge, so you will go home satisfied!

- Nice food- Good variety on the menu- Friendly staff- city centre location- ideal for couples and friends

Saturday evening tea. Starters are generous and fresh. Really good hummus and a very large fresh Greek salad. Both with really good flat bread. Main was a mix of kebabs with bread, rice and chips. All tasted great, cooked over charcoal, but too much to finish. Definitely go again but be more cautious about how much I order!

ordered a falafel wrap. bread was made on the spot, well flavoured falafel. the chicken pomegrante stew was define , sour and rich.... and the aubringene dip ... where do i even start ? cant wait to come back for more... not a fancy restaurant but good hearty food

Mixed starter to share was a revelation, as was the bread. Mains are served with generous portion of rice.Food is not spicy but aromatic.Alcoholic drinks available but a limited choice.Restaurant was a bit cold , could have used some heating.

I love going to Safran been there over years of visiting Leeds. Its in town so will drop in there to meet and old friend or on a date.I prefer vegetarian food. So I am not fussed on Persian mains. But Safran does an amazing starter to share so I just get that and share it between two instead of getting a main. The coffee is amazing too. I love the flatbread, they seem smaller now but to be honest they did used to be excessive.They do bakalave? the persian sweet desert things made with pistachio, I don't have great sweet tooth, my girlfriend loves it and gets some to take home when we go.I have cooked Persian food and its a lot of work and just isn't the same because doing an aubergine on a hob or in an oven isn't the same as charcoal or stone cooked. So Persian food is one of the cuisines I really appreciate when I eat out.I love the smokey flavors, I love the textures, (a lot of it is pastes like humus). Inside the place is nice, its a strange shape as its in a tunnel arch and its strangely charming as the trains go over the top. There are quite a few Persian, Algerian ... interesting restaurants you get in Leeds that you don't find elsewhere. Safran is my favorite. The food and coffee is excellent and the location is great for visiting if your coming off the bus or train or are spending time in town and want to leave the business and relax somewhere nice. So its lovely convenient Persian food. If you like meat you will probably enjoy the mains if not go anyway and pig out on the starters because that is where Persian cuisine excels. If your vegetarian same thing.

Really enjoyed the food. Pleasant atmosphere. Home style cooking. Lovely. Will definitely visit again. Reasonable. Price.

This was my suggestion of venue so glad everybody enjoyed it. The place has undergone major renovations in the last couple of years and is completely different from when we first visited. They now have a licence and are able to serve wine with the food. Opted for a Persian dish of lamb which was exceptionally good but they have something for the less adventurous and plenty of vegetarian options. Prices good for a city centre venue

Bring your own beer/wine if you want,The food is great - and plenty of it.Friendly staff.Quiet part of town. Going again soon.

This Persian restaurant is like porthole not only to the Middle East but to all the great meals you've had on holiday in Greece and turkey. That's not to say it's not authentically Persian, it is but these places are so very similar when it comes to cuisine. The portions are absolutely massive! I had the lamb starter and my friend had the Greek salad starter both fresh, vibrant and delicious as were the main courses of fresh fish fillet with a light pilau rice and slow cooked lamb neck with a rice dish consisting of broad beans and dill. We're only in Leeds for the weekend but we are already talking about going back there tonight and i will definitely be traveling back up here with my family to sample this little gem.

Stumbled here by chance since it is in one of the most unvisited area in Leeds. The food was not bad and service was good too. Quiet when we went, must be the location. They will do much better if on headrow or trinity

The wife and I went here one Saturday night at around 9 pm. There was plenty of room unlike some other places directly in the city centre that were full.Its by no means a posh restaurant (I prefer it that way) but the food is very good and it's clean, I sat commenting to the Mrs on how clean and shiny the cooker extraction hood was, I'm sad like that. The wife had Koobideh kebab which was 2 mince lamb kebabs with rice and salad.I had lamb neck with green rice with beans which was delicious. The lamb was tender and tasty.To drink we had 2 peronis. The total bill was around £25. This place is now on my list of places to visit again.

Three of us visited on a chance discovery of an early evening. It is somewhere between a cafe and a restaurant. Modest, but with table service and a drinks licence. Our waitress was friendly. The food will be instantly recognisable to anyone who has Persian food before. Persian restaurants don't always serve alcohol, so it was nice to be able to get a beer or a glass of wine here. We ate chicken wings to start and each had a kebab. All good if unspectacular. £51 for the three of us, including four bottles of beer.

Very welcoming staff and food very tasty. Had an aubergine dip as a starter with the bread - a cross between flat bread and naan bread. Main was one of the lamb stews with saffron rice. Lots of lamb dishes on offer. Had Persian tea (also refreshing). Was about £17 a head. It looks a bit like a takeaway place but has dining tables and s big open window. Definitely worth a visit - the kebabs looked great too.

Our group of 9 went home very well satisfied after eating at this lovely restaurant. Don't be fooled by the small frontage or the location. It's really quite roomy inside and spotlessly clean. The train fanatics in our party were delighted to hear the rumbling of trains passing overhead. Friendly and helpful service - they were happy to accommodate a request to omit mint from a dish. Although the vegetarian options on the main course menu were limited both vegetarian members of our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Ample portions of tasty food all round. Only a limited choice of wine and beer available, but IMHO that's no big deal. All very competitively priced and excellent value for money. We'll be going back for more!

Excellent dips(I'd especially recommend the smoked aubergine dip), mouthwatering lamb and chicken kebabs and gorgeous buttery melt in the mouth saffron rice washed down with Persian tea. My new favourite haunt. Great helpful staff. Not a flash restaurant but the plush side of basic and nice clean loos. Will be back in a heartbeat.

I ate here with a friend on a mid-week evening. There were a few other people dining. I had a vegetarian dish made with yellow split peas, tomatoes, and saffron, which was delicious. My friend had a lamb and a chicken kebab with a naan bread, which all looked very good. There are only a few vegetarian options. There seem to be a lot of gluten-free options. The waiter was efficient and friendly. I will definitely go back. The only down side was the mint tea which was incredibly bitter, even with a lot of sugar in it, but it didn't spoil the meal at all.

Place recommended by a friend. Simple decor but felt welcomed. Tastiest falafel I have ever ate. We ordered the Persian grill for three. It was a mix of mince kebabs, chunks of lamb and chicken. It was really tasty. Recommended.

very good kebabs and middle eastern delights. Cooked to perfection and the service is always good. go try it!

Tasty and simple food. Not too fancy not too spicy, but plain well cooked food. The price was fair and the portions were OK. I would prefer it to be only Iranian though. It tries to mix several things together and this is one thing I do not like.

From the first step towards the restaurant enterace your foot will step on a lovely red Persian carpet. The food is nice and well presented. I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you guys keep it up.

Food was simple in its creation and very tasty. The lamb stew with okra was excellent while the chicken mix starter and bread with dip.was mouthwatering.Topped off with authentic Persian tea, will make an effort to be back here soon.

Nice food a bit expensive for a plastic café it is more of a take away sit down than a restaurant, descent service.

We used to come here regularly when I was at university in Leeds and always enjoyed the good food, friendly serving staff, and interesting interior design. I hadn't been back since 2012 when I graduated - so when this weekend a uni friend and I made a last minute trip through Leeds we had Safran high on our list to visit. Sadly the fun interior design is gone - what used to be an interesting 3d landscape of traditional iranian scenes is now very basic, though still pleasant, and has lost all charm as a result. The food was good, with generous portions - though surprised to find that there was no Sabzi Khordan as I'm sure there used to be and this is a staple in so many Persian restaurants? Instead there was a Greek Salad which was a bed of lettuce, some olives and feta, and Salad Shirazi chucked on top. But the thing that really dampened this visit was the really terrible service. The guy who greeted and seat us could barely make eye contact. We asked him for some water with our order which didn't arrive. He disappeared for most of the rest of the meal (potentially on a break, I guess? But he came and went). I asked the other waitress for the water and she was also basically wordless. After we ate we sat with the empty plates on our table for over 15 minutes and waited to be cleared and/or asked if we'd like anything else. There were two other tables in the restaurant - it was a quiet period, and the staff were by no means rushed off their feet. My British friend always enjoys the opportunity to have Persian Tea and any Persian desserts available - which is something he experienced from our uni days visiting Safran - and which culturally is a standard after the meal. Our plates were clearly pushed away and empty, no service came. Our table was directly beside the waiters station where the waitress was cleaning glasses. I made solid eye contact with the waitress several times and she did not react at all. Eventually I got up and went to the bar to pay, not bothering to ask for any tea - nor was I offered it. A really, truly disappointing experience from a restaurant we loved very dearly. It's lost all atmosphere and service it had before. I can only guess the place has changed hands - it does not have the family vibe it once did. As someone of Persian background I was honestly embarrassed by the service.

Went in for dinner when my girlfriend was out with friends rather than cooking. Was quite simply a great value for money experience. As other reviews it looks basic but the food and service are great!

Went there last night with my fella. We hadn't eaten Persian before, and the staff were more than happy to help us choose from the menu. Delicious - two starters, two mains, all served with bread and rice, a bottle of gorgeous house white and I took home some dessert - all for under £50.00. It was an absolute feast, a great little find down the back streets of Leeds City Centre. Must go again!

Popped in here as they had a table and got a lovely surprise. the food was fresh and well cooked. The restraint looks basic but its the food that counts. Friendly staff and a clean and tidy place. You can see in the kitchen.

The food here is absolutely delicious. The starters, the mains, ..... Not made it to dessert as I am usually too full from ... 'just one more mouthful'. Do not be put off by the basic surroundings, this is reflected in the very reasonable pricing. The experience is all about the food. Let the waiter advise you if it is your first time. I can guarantee, you will not be disappointed.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is a let down and we found it quite chilly where we were sat but, having said that, the food was superb and served in generous portions.I was disappointed that the only beer they had was Perroni. Although Perroni is very nice I would have preferred a beer relative to the type of cuisine, say Effes or even an Iranian beer, if there is such a beer.The staff were very friendly and service was quick and efficient.

Number one restaurant every time I go back to Leeds! I am in love with middle eastern food and will always keep coming back there. I feel full already having a mixed started, the portions are truly huge. Super friendly staff and intersting interiors. Great value!

Don't be put off my where it is and what it looks like from the outside. Top notch food at a great price.

This restaurant is one of my favourites and has been for quite a few years now. The food is amazing! great quality and big portions of everything! I usually eat the KEBAB SHISHLIK - one skewer of tender lamb fillet on the bone & grilled tomatoes. This is great with rice and bread. LOVE IT ALL!

This place seems to have changed hands several times, but I've always found it good, if tending towards pricey. The Arabic coffee is superb, as is the bread.

We ve been there by chance. The food was amazing. I tried the chicken kebab and homemade humus. They served homemade bread as well.I highly recommend it!

Discovered having lived close for 2 years after a recommendation ... A crying shame- wish we'd been before. Huge portions of fresh food. Great service. Hidden gem! Naan breads were light and delicious. Will be returning..

I have been to this place numerous times now (with a group of colleagues, with my husband and on various occasions with several different friends). Their food is really delicious, huge portions and service is pretty good too. Would definitely recommend it!

Visited here with my girlfriend and we both were extremely pleased with the food and service. The rice and bread that came with our meals were excellent. We will certainly be visiting again.

We went here on recommendation a few weeks ago. The food is amazing and the service is top notch. Small place with very attention to details. A must visit if you love middle eastern food.

Went here with a few people after work recently and wasn't sure what to expect. The first thing we had was a couple of starters with some Freshly Baked Bread (naan). These were really tasty and very good portions for a starter, luckily we only had three between the five of us, the Kashke Bademjan was particularly good.Then came the main which I had the Chenjeh Mix Dish, the portion size was great and the food was good, I was expecting a bit more spice on the meat than what there was but they were good.The main downside was the lack of drinks served with the only soft drinks being small bottles (330ml) for £1.90 each, however there was a jug of Doogh which got shared around, something which I wouldn't normally have but it does fits nicely with the authentic theme of the restaurants food.

I love middle-eastern food and this place doesn't disappoint. Authentic flavours, high quality, fresh and generous. Amazing pickles. Fantastic service. Not very chic but who cares when the food is this good? Not very good for veggies. Don't eat all of the starter or you definitely won't have room for the mains! Very good tea too.

Discovered this place by chance while wandering around town and stopped in for dinner because we liked the unusual sounding menu. Food was different from anything I'd eaten before and truly delicious. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

I had lunch here a few weeks ago and was very impressed, we had the mixed starter which was huge so struggled to finish my excellent main course, well recommended , friendly and welcoming staff, knowledgeable about the menu, which was a huge help, well worth a visit and I will definately be going back

Had a lovely meal here today, nice kebabs, fresh salads, fresh bread. Very nice, cooked in the open kitchen while we waited. Top notch, will be returning soon!

Been to the restaurant for several times when I stayed in Yorkshire. I love the Persian food and they are very friendly. This time I went back Yorkshire to attend a house party, I ordered the food on train and went to collect it. I used to dine there and I found they changed the front again. I like the entire restaurant become brighter now! The food was still very tasty even taken away. I really can't resist their lamb shank, unfortunately I didn't try the lamb neck as I was full and left with my friends!Leeds真的是一個可以品嘗到高水平異國料理的地方, 我很喜歡這間波斯餐廳, 尤其是他們的燉羊肉! 還有他們的烤肉starter也很不錯, 份量可以當作一個主菜了! 這家餐廳的員工也都很客氣, 我以前常到餐廳, 這次選擇外帶也準備的很好, 飯菜也沒有混在一起, 包裝的很好哦~

Safran is my idea of the perfect ethnic restaurant, small but perfectly formed. Safran on Kirkgate is an Iranian restaurant serving only authentic iIranian food from a reasonably sized menu. The Iranian waiter was a great help in aiding our choices.We went for lunch and began with the meze starter which was enormous and delicious. the main course was equally tasty and the rice was unbelievable, each grain completely separate.We look forward to going there again soon with the rest of the family.

Safran absolutely delivered on quality of food, friendly service and value. I was very impressed and really enjoyed the selections I made. Everything was cooked perfectly.I would have scored the Restaurant 'Excellent' (which really has to be earned in my reviews) overall if the family owners had invested a little bit more in the décor and certainly in the Gents' toilet ! The condition of the toilets really reflects on the restaurant's standards ..... worrying in this case. Please do something about it.