Saffron

Since moving to Baltimore from Atlanta, my wife and I have been disappointed time after time when going out to eat. This is the 1st place we've been to that we were thrilled with the whole experience. My wife's scallops and risotto were great, and my paella was nicely spiced and very flavorful. The waiter recommended the flourless chocolate cake- it was GREAT. Service was very helpful and available, but we were there on a Sunday night when the place was 1/2 empty. Overall, we'd happily go back and loved our experience. Pros: Food was great Cons: homeless guy sitting on the steps of restaurant was scary more

My wife and I were excited to finally eat here, especially since Soigne (Kim's previous Baltimore endeavor) was one of our favorite places to eat in or around Baltimore. Unfortunately, I feel like we spent a lot of money for just an ok experience. Pros: Nice place Cons: Suspect service, very expensive more

The waitress recommended the scallops dish and the risotto was salty. When I complained that the risotto was salty, the waitress responded that when she had had the dish it wasn't salty to her. I pretty much paid $24 for 3 scallops. The service was slow except for when she came to pick up the check. Pros: appetizers Cons: cost, service, recommendation for waitress, response to complaints more

Saffron ruined Valentine's. My date and I arrived at our reserved time, but there were no tables open. The bar is small and there was no room for us; so we waited in the vestibule. After 30 minutes, we finally were seated at a tiny table that was squished between two others. Then, everyone ignored us. It took 20 minutes for someone to bring us water. I told the manager I was disappointed in the service. Instead of apologizing, he made excuses: it was busy and many tables had just sat down. But, as the manager it is his job to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly and customers are happy! Upon hearing excuses, I was fed up. My date and I left, having spent over 45 minutes in the restaurant only to get a glass of water. Pros: Ambience Cons: Poor Service, Expensive more

We read good reviews on the restaurant, so we decided to try it. To preface-- over the past 30 years, my wife and I have eaten in fine restaurants from SFrancisco to NYC to France. We are not WalMart nation. --Food in general was so overspiced that there was no balance. --In spite of having bread plates on the table, we were never offered any. It's extra? Fine. Tell us. --We had to pour our own wine. --My wife's duck was rubbery/inedible. She resigned. When we politely told the waiter, he just shrugged. --The topper: we were billed $25 for the foie gras (preparation--it swam in a large bowl of lentil cream). The menu posted outside said $18. We paid, but I mentioned to our waiter after rechecking. No offer to adjust. You can do better in Baltimore. F Pros: ambience Cons: service, overspiced food, attitude more

Saffron offers a wonderful combination of beautiful decor, intimate atmosphere, and delicious, imaginative food. more

First of all, the ambience is perfect, very romantic. Definitely for a special occasion. The food was the best I have had in Baltimore. Service is the best, plus the manager actually takes time to talk to you. The waiters are highly attentive and you don't have to call for them. Very expensive, but well worth it. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants the best of everything: service, food, and a perfect time. Very very nice place! Pros: good food, best service Cons: street parking more