I ate here one night and thought it was good. The restaurant itself was nice, clean and modern and…read moreon a weeknight was mostly empty. I liked the food this middle eastern restaurant served, but I thought they charged more for it than it was worth. For $26, I got the Kafta, which is 3 skewers of lamb and beef mixed together served with a yogurt sauce for dipping, 3 small potatoes on a skewer and a small side salad. It cost twice what I had for lunch that day and was of similar quality and quantity. The meat skewers were good, but the potatoes were undercooked. So I guess I'd say the food is good (not great), but they charge too much.

Saffron is upscale Mediterranean with an attention to service. I normally think of "Greek food" for…read morethis kind of restaurant, and this distinguished itself as both Lebanese and the kind of establishment one could respectably dress up for and take a hot date. The dinner banquet ($39/person, $45/person with dessert) was a bombardment of: - Dips with bread: Excellent beetroot, carrot and hummus. Be careful - it is tempting and all too easy to fill up on the bread. Resist! - Entree sampler: Unremarkable. - Mains: Well-season kebabs, mince meat and pork chops on the bone. We had been recommended the last item and it did not disappoint. - Salad: Unremarkable. - Dessert: Great baklava and halwa. I learned I personally like the Asian version of the floss dessert better than the Turkish one. To disclose, we had been sent here by a family member of the owner and we did end up with post-meal coffee and dessert comped, but it was icing on what was already one of the best dining experiences we had in a week in Canberra. A bit expensive unless for an occasion or with an expense account, but that happens often enough in the government seat that it's worth the trip to the suburbs.

We came to this restaurant several years ago, now I know what your saying why review it now?…read moreusually I'll leave a review until I have a mood for it or at a time when I am less angry at my experience, this time was merely I forgot and because I was looking up Lebanese restaurants I bumped into it and realised I never left my upset review and so I'll do it now and while I'm in good spirits. I read a few reviews I'm pretty sure there was more then just the ones here, I read the menu looked at the pictures the whole enchilada, despite that the experience was not a nice one. My chicken shawarma was salty AF! like it had so much salt I barely managed to finish half of it let alone the entire dish. The desert I ordered was something with milk, nuts and spices? either way the spices were so overpowering it ruined the desert entirely. My mums order was a kebab plate, she was unimpressed with the flavours and so was I and both her onions that could of been eaten were burnt to a crisp and of course inedible, they were black as coal. Ordered a side of hummus or hommus not sure the difference iPad recognises one but not the other and it was gross and I've had over 20 different hommus over the years and this one was the worst of the lot. A good night ruined by bad food, maybe they've improved now maybe they haven't but the scar has stayed and we will not return. For likely the same price I can go down to the Fyshwick markets and get a super plate of shawarma and hommus that actually tastes freaking amazing, but one thing I'd tell them off for is it has way too much oil it's literally drowning in it.

Went here for the first time this evening for something different after looking for recommendations…read moreon YELP and my friend and I were pleasantly surprised. The Mezza plate for two was exceptional and a generous size portion. For the main meal I had the marinated lamb casserole with spiced rice, Lebanese bread and tzaziki.... Delish!!! It's def not the cheapest place in town but the standard of food and service was exceptional. Highly recommended.

You simply cannot go past this restaurant, the food is exceptional, Service is first rate, you are…read moremade to feel at home, never had a bad experience here and have been going there for more than 10 years

Brilliant service! Tiny kitchen but they bang out delicious seafood and steaky meals. Can get loud,…read morebut don't let that put you off.

Excellent restaurant for Mediterranian cuisine. Won Best Australian Restaurant in its category in…read more2010.

From the owner: If you have the passion or want to explore the fabulous taste sensations, visit Saffron in Manuka…read morefor that special occasion.