Saffron Modern Indian Dining

Boy, oh, boy do I love this place! Saffron is everything I want in a modern, inventive restaurant and more. Saffron is an Indian-fusion restaurant, offering up traditional Indian flavors and staple dishes, infused with a variety of other foods from around the culinary world. Think of a standard tikka masala dish, but served like a lasagna. The dishes at Saffron are just so creative, and you can really tell the care and passion that goes into creating them. Now there are plenty of reviews on here talking about Saffron's amazing dinner menu. And rightfully so. It's incredible. But hear me out: DO NOT miss out on their brunch! I know, I know. A place known for it's dinner service isn't always top of mind for brunch spots, but Saffron's is sensational! I absolutely recommend the Masala Dosa. The dish itself it pretty simple, but the flavors here are incredible. I also love, love, love the Bombay Pao Bhuji. And of course, the lotus root chips are an absolute must as a side dish! It's usually fairly quiet during brunch at Saffron, which I feel can only be because not as many people know about the brunch here. So if you are looking for a new place to try out, I definitely recommend checking out Saffron! I can't wait to go back!

Great vibes, service, and most importantly, food! I've been here two times and the food has just been so good each time. This place definitely deserves the recognition and hype it gets. Although pricey, nothing tops this place for a (modern) Indian food experience. The saffron butter chicken is my favorite item paired with the fig naan. I've gotten this both times and honestly it's hard to top. I love the ambience in this space. A bit loud when it's fully booked out but so romantic and cozy. Definitely try Saffron if you're looking for a new experience!

Great Indian food in downtown Milwaukee! Presentation of all the food was fun and a great fusion restaurant with fun food concepts. We got a few apps to shake. The Kale and avocado Chaat was crunchy with the fried kale and had a great dressing that made it fresh. The samosa sampler was good but we wouldn't order again. The Chicken Katsu buns were our favorite app. For entrees we split the Saffron butter chicken and the Prawns narkel shoreshe. Both had a great sauce but the butter chicken was our favorite, but both were phenomenal. I will say there isn't a ton of protein in either dish so make sure you get a few to share or get some sides. We ordered some garlic naan and butternut squash which was good to dip in the extra curries. Service was good and helped pick things on the menu. We'll be back again!

First time at the Saffron Modern Indian Dining in Milwaukee WI w/ my Father In Law!The restaurant has a beautiful Ambiance with a candle light setting which makes this a perfect spot for a date night.Customer Service is kind, efficient and willing to make recommendations of the top items from the menu.The taste of the food was good but I wish the portions were larger especially of the starters. The Chai ( milk tea ) was delicious as well.Definitely recommend this place to all!

Pretty solid Indian fusion place! Loved the black garlic and truffle naans, those are unique. Yummy butter chicken and lamb dum biryani, my friend who doesn't like lamb even liked it - not too gamey. The samosa sampler was okay, I felt it was a lil overpriced. The dal makhani was also okay, very rich, but I think I'm used to normal daal and not daal makhani. Very vibey, nice interior, unique drink menu, good service

My husband and I were in town on vacation and found this place because it was gluten free friendly. This was honestly some of the best Indian food I've ever had in my life -- reminded me of London-style Indian cuisine. I loved the fusion approach. We also got some delicious drinks and were able to sit on the back patio right on the water.

A couple of things:How are you going to charge $30 for butter chicken and not give utensils for To-Go....The Chicken is the star. I appreciate the quality of the chicken and the way they prepped it. Butter Chicken is tender but the rice was cold and a little tough.If the rice was steaming it would have just complemented the Butter Chicken. The sauce was a little of the sweeter side. Overall, this place does get packed. The prices are premium so definitely great for a business meeting or a date or just somewhere to be seen and impress others. Service was good, but I was not thinking about eating with my hands.

Saffron is an upscale, high quality Indian dining experience. It is quite expensive but they can get away with it due to the lack of quality Indian options in the area.Saffron has nailed the ambience and presentation of food. They also deliver on quality. One of the dishes I tried was the butternut squash Bharta (spinoff of Bhaigan bharta) and it was phenomenal. I will definitely be back to try their chefs tasting menu which ends up being worth it when considering their prices, 70 bucks for a small plate, entree, and dessert. They had so many small plate options so I definitely will be back to try the others as well! As a side note, always love when an Indian place gives me a side dish of onions, chili, and lemon slices without me even asking. Excellent service!

Saffron has been a go to for YEARS for special occasions. They're constantly updating their menu with new creative dishes, while keeping the tried and true favorites around. If you're new to Indian cuisine the Butter Chicken is a can't miss. Anytime I take a new guest, this is the go to order and they are always so pleasantly surprised! Entrees come with a side of rice. I would recommend adding a side of pita, my personal is the truffle pita and pairs great with your meal. I also opted for a guava margarita that was rimmed with the most delicious spicy salt mixture adding a nice flare to the drink!

We recently dined here for my birthdays and had an absolutely amazing experience! The food was delicious, bursting with authentic flavors that truly captured the essence of Indian cuisine. The presentation from start to finish was impeccable, showcasing the care and attention to detail that the restaurant puts into its dishes.The only slight downside was the drinks - they looked fantastic, but unfortunately, they didn't quite match the flavor profile I was expecting. Also, the tables were a bit cramped, which made the dining experience feel a little less comfortable.Despite these small things, I would definitely recommend it for the food and atmosphere. I can't wait to return!