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Sun
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Mon
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
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CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
features
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
Details
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
868 reviews
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Average
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Mossparkdave
Glasgow41 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Arrived late in Luz after a delayed flight and some restaurants were closed or closing so Saffron was still open and hadn’t been there on two previous visits . Friendly welcome and beers very welcome . Decided to go for lamb curries , rice and the fantastic plain nan breads ( with butter ) skipping the starters . All three curries were great and spiced really well and different from each other . Midway through our week an evening trip to Lagos was cancelled so didn’t have anywhere booked so my two friends and I went back Had papadoms and the pickle /chutney tray which was fab .Change of curries , Lamb Passanda , King Prawn Jalfrezi and I had the spicier version of Chicken Tikka Massala which was five star stuff ! We were given two complimentary drinks and the attentive staff were always asking if the food was spiced ok -we all went for medium -and were so friendly , probably chuffed we’d came back . Normally I wouldn’t go for a curry on holiday but I can’t recommend the restaurant highly enough for the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff and the value of the meal . Probably keenly priced as there’s another curry restaurant two doors down !! Thanks to all the staff , 100% would return if I’m back in Luz !
Written 28 May 2024
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kara
Portland16 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
We spend our winter in Praia da Luz. Although we didn’t intend to eat out tonight, on a whim and craving Indian cuisine, we walked to Saffron. We ate here a year ago and remembered it was an enjoyable expletive. Well. Tonight really surpassed our expectations.
Without a reservation, we were greeted warmly and promptly seated. Our servers were friendly, informative, and fun (!) while also maintaining absolute professionalism.
The food is delicious and prices are completely reasonable. We ordered everything “medium spice” but were provided with additional chili sauce so we could add more heat if we liked.
While the food was great, the service really made the night special. A last-minute decision to venture out turned into a real treat.
Written 30 December 2024
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Sus
East Kilbride3 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
We phoned firstly to enquire about vegan options and told that the vegetarian options could be made vegan. Everything is made fresh to order and is absolutely delicious. We ordered popadoms and the pickle platter with some vegetable pakora to start. All very tasty - the pakora was so fresh! Our two mains were mixed vegetable korma and chana masala. All mains could be made mild, medium or hot - another bonus if food being cooked fresh. The manager came over to our table several times checking if we were happy. When the korma was served he came over and told us the cream on top was coconut milk and reassured us that everything was vegan. This made us feel relaxed and confident. The food was delicious and well worth a visit. We had 2 glasses of red wine and a bottle of water. Our bill came to €39.50 - excellent value for money. I highly recommend a visit to Saffron.
Written 13 October 2024
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Maccas08
West Sussex9 contributions
May 2024 • friends
After experiencing some excellent local cuisine we really fancied an Indian meal for lunch. After a walk along the beach we found Saffron close to the Church and thought we would give it a try. We were not disappointed - the staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the food delicious with a good choice which allows you to choose your own spice level. My husband cannot eat any spicy food and the chef prepared him an omelette, salad and chips which he thoroughly enjoyed. We enjoyed our meal so much that we went back for more on our last day - and we will certainly go again during our next visit to Portugal.
Written 4 June 2024
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Diamondsontour
70 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Authentic and very tasty food served by really friendly guys. Great size portions, so much that we couldn’t eat it all so took it back for breakfast in the morning. Good air con and great atmosphere. We would definitely return if we were in this area again.
Written 4 July 2024
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Jlohanophoto
12 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Best food we have had in our week long stay in Portugal. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. They waiters were able to assist us with all levels of heat for our food with my husband getting very hot and me being the wimp got not so hot. We arrived around 9:45 and not only were we greeted with a smile we were the last ones out and treated like family.
Written 1 July 2023
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ACalheiros
Coimbra17 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
We were drawn to Safron by the extremely nice and solicite mâitre de.
Food was very good. At least the chicken tikka masala and the curry shrimp we had
They were careful to ask us how spicy we wanted our food (mild) and to cater to our request
Reasonable price
Written 12 August 2021
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Rob S
4 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
The menu has been refined into something easy to engage with and has all the usual favourites you will be looking for. A little way up from the beach which is nice as makes for a relaxed atmosphere. Staff are very welcoming and make every effort to look after guests. Most importantly the food is excellent, offering a range of spicing to suit all tastes including children.
Written 30 September 2024
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niadan c
Dublin32 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
The food in Saffron is absolutely delicious. Fresh flavours cooked authentically. The service is very efficient and friendly. The decor is a bit stale and could do with a face lift. The toilets need a refresh and let the place down sadly. Food and service superb. A few small touches inside would go a long way.
Written 24 September 2024
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CheesyChips084
Nottingham41 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
This place was recommended to us - there are a few indian restaurants in Luz, so we thought we would give this a go. Very busy, we had to book for the following evening. (the indian restaurant a couple of doors away was empty). Food at Saffron was lovely quality, lots of it and beautifully presented! Waiters were excellent and very helpful. Fish curry was delicious, as was the chicken vindaloo (a bit sharper tasting than a usual vindaloo) but always nice to find a place that puts potatoes in the curry! Very reasonably priced - would have visited this place again if we were staying longer, but we will definitely go again when we return to Luz.
Written 20 September 2024
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darraghmackin
Belfast29 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
I have eaten in this restaurant a number of times - both sit in and take away. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is top notch Indian cuisine which is superb to sit and eat in, or take away. The staff are always exceptionally friendly and even offer to make your Indian dish of choice, even if it is not on the menu. A safe bet if staying in Luz.
Written 12 July 2022
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Issy H
70 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
Really impressed with this restaurant! After seeing quite a few Indian restaurants around Luz and Lagos we settled on Saffron which was a good bet.
We shared (between 5) poppadums and sauces (which were all lovely and varied), butter chicken, chicken tikka tandoori, mattar paneer, lamb dhansak, garlic and plain nan, and a pilau rice. Chicken tikka was my favourite, full of flavour and arrived sizzling on a hot plate at the table. You can choose the spiciness of all dishes.
The staff were very attentive and checked with us throughout about the spice level and flavour. The seating is nice too, chairs comfortable and a great little view of the Fortaleza if you are out the front. Can't wait to go back next time!
Written 22 June 2022
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Gerrri99 Dublin
Dublin224 contributions
Apr 2022 • family
Fabulous restaurant ,super staff very helpful in navigating the novice group through he various 'heats' of dishes, and without exception everyone enjoyed their meal. Nice atmosphere and good selections if drinks. Well done all
Written 20 April 2022
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David P
Greenock10 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
This is a fantastic Indian Restaurant. The food is very flavoursome and fresh. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. We have been coming here for 4 years and will definitely return next year. They cater excellently for Gluten Free which is essential for us as our Daughter has Coeliac Disease. We visited 3 times during our two week break this year. Would defo recommend.
Written 23 July 2023
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Zara
Luz8 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
After many great recommendations for Saffron by many known friends and strangers, we decided to visit this place near our apartment. From chatter with my family, they told me this was one of the finest restaurants to visit as they have the kindest staff working there. With it being my first time, I instantly recognised that the staff were very kind, attentive and helpful with everything when we first arrived which was very accommodating.
The Karachi chicken meal I ordered was in immaculate, flavourful and divine condition which was very delicious indeed. Saffron only charged €11 for my meal and I genuinely believe it was one of the best dishes I have tasted in Luz.
I genuinely would rate this restaurant a 10/10 for their accommodating service and wide range of selected dishes. If you ever visit the Algarve this restaurant is a place you’ll want to visit!
Written 5 September 2020
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