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    Saffron Pizza Kitchen

    3.8 (17 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    SAFFRON PIZZA KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Mira A.

    I had the best calzones here!! They were perfectly warm, crunchy, and flavorful with an awesome sauce on the side. Also the service and decor were also awesome. I highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

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    Mike K.

    Great experience I'm originally from New Jersey and finding a good pizza shop is hard in San Diego but this place makes amazing pizza just like back home. I would definitely recommend this place 5 stars

    Saffron Persian Pizza

    Everything was amazing! Persion pizza was the best! Service was amazing as well! Amazing people. I would definitely go back

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    Desmond M.

    First timers here and the owners were amazing! Small little spot to eat, but service was great! Pizza was made exactly how we liked it. Definitely will buy pizza again when we visit San Diego.

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    Tai A.

    Amazing pizza!! Didn't even get a picture of the cheese pizza cause my friends ate it so fast! The guy working the front counter was super welcoming and had the best customer service. Great value!!

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    6 months ago

    Delicious food, terrific service, homey vibe. Loved it! ​Top tier pizza in this area, none better. ​​

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    10 months ago

    My chicken was cold but the guy was nice. Top expensive to dine here late at night and a coke was 3.40 insane

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