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Cafe Saffron, Ivanhoe, AU-VIC

Cafe Saffron

4.8
4.8
8 Reviews
$A40 and under
Indian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions

Our restaurant serves Indian cuisine, in its most authentic form. This family-owned business from India began its story in Melbourne almost two decades ago. Our main chef mastered the art of Indian cooking, and the menu boasts several of his signature entree and drink creations for you to experience.

You can be sure to have a uniquely satisfying dining experience at Cafe Saffron, when you try some of our famed dishes and drinks, found exclusively at our restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9497 1084
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We warmly welcome bookings for private events!Whether you are planning a Birthday party, a special dinner event or any other celebration, our restaurant offers a perfect setting to make your occasion memorable. Contact us to discuss your event needs and let us help you create an unforgettable experience.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ivanhoe
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located just 300 metres from Ivanhoe train station
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE Dinner

    A$45.00 - A$70.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Our 3-course set menu includes mouthwatering appetizers, rich main courses and indulgent desserts. Limited seating is available, so book your table now and make this New Year's Eve truly special!

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews
  1. Vera

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, efficient, clean and host was gracious and accommodating 😀

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  2. Steph

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great dinner here, the food was beautifully authentic and the service was great. Will definitely be back!
    Cafe SaffronResponded on December 2, 2024
    Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad you enjoyed the meal and service. We look forward to hosting you again :)

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  3. Brigitte

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful yummy food. Leg of Lam, butter chicken and lamb spinach. Kind service. Non alcoholic drinks were expensive, almost same price as alcoholic. Food delicious.
    Cafe SaffronResponded on October 22, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We look forward to hosting you again :) Cafe Saffron team X

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  4. Silvano

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality and standard hasn’t changed excellent as usual.
    Cafe SaffronResponded on October 22, 2024
    Hello Silvano, we are so grateful for your loyalty and support! Thank you for booking through Opentable and tagging us as a 'Neighbourhood Gem' with a 5-star rating!! We hope to see you soon :) Best wishes from our team X

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  5. Richard

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent congenial service and slendid meal. We had a banquet which allowed us to sample a wide variety of dishes without having to spend overmuch time on selecting off the menu. Highly recommended.
    Cafe SaffronResponded on October 22, 2024
    Hello Richard, thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear you had a positive dining experience with us. We'd love to stay connected with you! For your daily dose of flavour and exciting updates, follow us on Instagram @cafesaffron_ivanhoe We look forward to seeing you again :) Cafe Saffron team X

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All the dishes were excellent, flavoursome and well-presented. The vindalooh could have been spicier and the chopped chillis as a side dish were mild - that's from someone who is used to hot,hot spice. The service was friendly and professional. Best Indian I have had in Melbourne. We'll be back
    Cafe SaffronResponded on October 22, 2024
    How did we miss this fantastic review? THANK YOU SO MUCH!! sorry the vindaloo wasn't quite hot enough for your taste. We love a good spice challenge! Hopefully, next time we can turn up the heat to match your preference. We hope to see you soon :) Cafe Saffron team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and wonderful service loved the curries and the birthday surprise. We will definitely be back.
    Cafe SaffronResponded on July 17, 2024
    We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and dining experience! We look forward to welcoming you back again :)

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful restaurant! love the rada gosht will be back soon
    Cafe SaffronResponded on July 17, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We look forward to seeing you again soon :)

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FAQs

Cafe Saffron is rated 4.8 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Saffron

238 Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, AU-VIC 3079

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ivanhoe
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located just 300 metres from Ivanhoe train station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9497 1084
  • Private party facilities
    We warmly welcome bookings for private events!Whether you are planning a Birthday party, a special dinner event or any other celebration, our restaurant offers a perfect setting to make your occasion memorable. Contact us to discuss your event needs and let us help you create an unforgettable experience.
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