Saffron by Paradise

4.8

158 reviews

£25 and under

Persian

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Persian Paradise offers a feast reminiscent of a ‘Darvish’ fairy tale. Genuine antiques, old Persian copper lamps, contains and warm wood columns create reflection of Iran’s romanticism when it was know as Persia. Persian Paradise restaurant, in keeping with tradition, is hand-painted in rich red-maroon turquoise blue and sun gold. Greeted by an impressive waiting room, guests enter the main dining area of the restaurant, filled with the Iranian antiques and rugs and carpets.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

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Takeaway

0141 337 3781

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
0141 337 3781
Website
http://saffronbyparadise.co.uk/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
411/413 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Scotland G4 9JA
Area
Glasgow
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Popular dishes

Naan Bread£1.50
Freshly baked Persian naan bread
Spiced Nuts£1.95
Baked, spiced & salted almonds
Cucumber Salad£2.95
Chopped cucumber with a sesame, garlic, sea salt and dill vinaigrette
Olives£2.95
Olives marinated in, garlic and herbs & sesame seeds
Trio of Dips£5.95
Beetroot bourani, spicy pistachio dip and mirza ghasemi minis
Beetroot Bourani£4.95
A strained yoghurt dip with beetroot, spinach, crumbled feta and onion seeds
Moosir Dip£3.95
A creamy yoghurt dip with roasted garlic and shallots, topped with grated walnuts. Perfect with kebab dishes or to dip into with naan
Mirza Ghasemi£4.95
Grilled and smoked aubergine, garlic with spices slow cooked into a tomato dip
Kashk Bademjan£4.95
A traditional fried aubergine dip, consisting of caramelized onions, roasted nuts, herbs and spices
Red Pepper Hummus£4.95
Beaten chickpeas, chopped red peppers, paprika olive oil and sesame seeds
Dolmeh£3.95
Stuffed wine leaves with rice, Persian spices and sesame seeds
Cumin Roasted Carrots£4.95
Roasted and grilled baby carrots with a honey lemon dressing, crumbled feta & dill
Diced Potato Fries£3.95
Triple cooked potatoes, sumac, coriander, sumac lemon mayo
Diced Potato & Feta£4.95
Triple cooked potatoes, sumac, coriander and crumbled feta
Chicken Liver£5.95
Fried onions and chicken liver in a spicy piri style sauce
Spicy Tond Chicken Kebab£5.95
Charcoal spicy grilled chicken breast marinated in green jalapeno powder, sumac, lemon juice and paprika olive oil served with a lemon and sumac mayo
Sticky, Spicy Aubergine£4.95
Fried, spiced and sticky aubergines with toasted sesame seed & spring onions
Sumac Prawns£7.95
Charcoal grilled tiger prawns, sumac, coriander, lemon and olive oil
Fattoush Salad£4.95
Crisp lettuce, radish, cucumber, tomato, green onions with dried naan bread and a yoghurt dressing
Pomm Salad£4.95
Spinach, lettuce, cucumber, onions, with crumbled feta, sesame, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and a tangy sticky molasses dressing
Lamb Shawarma£6.95
Slow cooked, then grilled street food style shredded lamb with a side of pickles, onions and chillies
Chicken Shawarma£5.95
Slow cooked, then grilled street food style shredded chicken shawarma with a side of pickles, onions and chillies
Falafel£4.95
Freshly made falafel and red pepper hummus with a side of pickles, onions and chillies

From the Pot

Classical Iranian home cooking, very typical of dishes served day to day in Iran

Fesenjoon£11.95
A tangy and nutty stew with duck breast, walnut & pomegranate molasses
Saffron Chicken£7.95
Fragrant roasted chicken in saffron, turmeric and tomato with barberries
Vegetable Tagine£5.95
A slow cooked saffron and ginger tagine made with jackfruit, carrots and dried apricots
Ghormeh Sabzi£7.95
An intensely fragrant and rich slow cooked lamb stew with fenugreek, green herbs and kidney beans
Kofta Meatballs£6.95
Lamb meatballs, baby potatoes and split peas cooked in a red pepper and tomato sauce

Old Classics

A few not so forgotten classics, from days past, served with pickles and onions, with your choice of Rice, Naan or Fried Potatoes

Koubideh Kebab£11.95
The classic, charcoal grilled minced lamb kebab
Joojeh Kebab£12.95
A skewer of boneless chicken breast marinated in saffron, olive oil and lemon juice
Special Chicken£13.95
A combination of the above kebabs, one skewer of minced lamb and one skewer of Joojeh chicken kebab
Chenjeh Kebab£15.95
A skewer of tender charcoal grilled lamb fillet kebab
Bakhtiari Kebab£14.95
Charcoal grilled skewer of mixed dice lamb & chicken breast, green peppers and onions marinated in saffron, olive oil and lemon juice
Mixed Grill£39.95
A feast of mixed Shawarma, chicken Joojeh kebab, Chenjeh kebab and two skewers of Koubideh kebab. Served with mixed pickles and chillies, with two sides of either rice or fried potatoes

Rice

Saffron Rice£2.95
Fluffy saffron infused basmati rice
Zereshk Polo£3.95
Fluffy saffron infused basmati rice with wild forest berry and pistachios slivers
Bejewelled Rice£4.95
Fluffy saffron rice, with almond and pistachio slivers, dark pitted cherries, apricots, dried orange zest and pomegranate seeds

Something Sweet

Saffron Ice Cream£3.95
Classic Persian saffron, clotted cream and pistachio ice cream
Cardamom Rice Pudding£3.95
Creamy cardamon and coconut rice pudding with a fig compote
Baklava£4.95
Home baked flaky phyllo pastry filled with crushed nuts and jasmine ice cream
Majoon Shake£4.95
A creamy oat milk, Medjool date, banana, and maple shake with pistachios and almonds

Tea

Tea is the drink of choice in Iran, served at breakfast, lunch and dinner and throughout the day. Pot for 1 - £1.90, Pot for 2 - £3, Pot for 4 - £5. Choose From:

Persian Tea
Green Tea
Strawberry
Lemon & Lime
Lemon & Ginger
Jasmine
Apricot
Blackcurrant
Peach & Passion Fruit
Camomile, Honey, Vanilla
Mango

Drinks

Coke£2.25
Diet Coke£2.25
Fanta£2.25
Sprite£2.25
Lemonade£2.25
Apple Juice£2.25
Pomegranate Juice£3.50
Still / Sparkling Water
- S£1.90
- L£3.50
Doogh£2.50
A chilled, lightly carbonated savoury yoghurt based drink with mint and walnuts

What 158 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Glasgow
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Glasgow
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Glasgow
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Glasgow
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GordonS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A fabulous feast of tasty dishes, both veggie and meaty, finishing with delicious Saffron ice cream. Very generous portions - we could not quite finish everything and left with a doggy bag.
JC
JonC
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and we’ll be back, ideal for a preconcert meal 🧡
HH
HiyaHills
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved this place!!!! Lovely balance of reasonably low key but special. Food was outstanding. Great wine and fantastic service. Very reasonably priced. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
C
Cally
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really excellent food, service, and setting. Loved it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner thanks. Highly recommend.
s
silverfish
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This our second visit to thuu I s restaurant and found it consistently excellent. We always have small plates to share and the advice given was very helpful .it was my birthday so we invited friends to join us and they were equally impressed by the food service and relaxed ambiance
TW
TerenceW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious and beautifully presented. For example, the side salad I ordered was a work of art and also large enough to share. The staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is decorated nicely. To finish your meal I would highly recommend the Persian Tea.
E
Elle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
An unusual, ‘different’ menu with a variety of flavours , generous portions and well presented within an ambient setting.
J
Jinty
Glasgow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very interesting and delicious food, once again. The portions are quite large, so it turned out I had over-ordered, and our waitress was happy to provide a box for the 'doggie bag' home! The Persian tea is a lovely end to a meal.
SM
ShirleyM
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely meal. I am coeliac and require a strictly gluten free meal. There are lots of options at Saffron by Paradise. However, be aware that all the fried items although marked gluten free are cooked in the same oil as gluten containing items and are therefore not gluten free. You need to update your menu to reflect this.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved it. The food was amazing, service incredible, decor and interiors absolutely beautiful will be back.
CW
CharlieW
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing meal here. Ordered loads of the mezze menu and I can honestly say every single dish was amazing. Decent portions too. Lovely attentive staff, Will most definately be back
l
lorrainew
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely choice of Persian food on the menu. Delicious.
DH
DerekH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
A restaurant of outstanding quality. Was recommended by colleagues at work and booked in for lunch. Saffron is an intimate and authentic Iranian gem, with food so tasty and moreish. You have to try the sticky, spicey aubergines. Just delicious. And, great prices!!
DM
DeborahM
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a fabulous meal. The food is stunning. We ordered a lot of different dishes and shared so we all could taste the amazing flavours. A few of the dishes we would really recommend be experienced are "the diced Potato Fries " The Chenjeh Kebab" "The Sticky Spicy Aubergine " '"The Chicken Shwarma ""The Lamb Shwarma "Mirza Ghasemi" "The Red Pepper Homous"
CM
CatherineM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommend.
m
mags
Glasgow
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, service friendly. Would definitely recommend and will go back.
j
jackies
Perthshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service. Wil be back again soon
MA
MArkW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
One of my faves & reasonably priced but need draft beer & more choices of wine
T
Tommie
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Lovely place and fantastic waiting staff and on the whole, the food is good but the salad wasn't very good. Watery.
RC
RossC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is becoming my go-to restaurant for entertaining friends and clients (or delivery when we crave Persian). Exotic enough (for Scotland) to spark interest, but the food is easy to like with great flavours nicely presented. Recommendations include the pistachio dip, curried carrots, fesenjoon (a must), and ghormeh sabzi. A great experience.
JW
JaneW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always. Fresh, delicious flavours delivered by friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend.
IF
ImproperFraction
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food - enjoyed every bite. And service was great
RM
RyanM
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely tremendous food and service. Never disappointed.
AB
AlexB
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mixed dips, very yummy. Slow cooked duck breast with tangy sauce, scrumptious. Slow cooked lamb with fenugreek, so soft and tender. Great flavour combinations. Always attentive and polite staff with quick service without being pushy. Makes you feel at home. Pricing for this quality is great. If you've never tried it I would book in for a treat.
MW
MicheleW
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Could not shout about Saffron by Paradise more!!! Everything about it was amazing
JT
JulietteT
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was very lovely and everyone enjoyed their food and said they would recommend to others.
IW
InnesW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food & great service, it's always really good in here.
AF
AlanF
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Listen..... go here as soon as you can.... end of!!
C
Captain
Glasgow
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very pleasant dining experience, staff and service excellent. Stew dishes we chose were a bit short on meat but otherwise delicious.
C
Cally
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was completely delicious. The Fesenjoon was a particular favourite.
DO
DOUGLASF
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
4 of us went here on a Thursday night. We got a very friendly welcome. The menu was varied with plenty of choice and portion sizes. We had a mix of small plates and mains as well as dips and nan. Everything was delicious and it was hard to pick a favourite. £140 with 2 bottles of wine was great value and we can't wait to return. Service was great too.
A
Abijosiah
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious food that was plentiful and arrived quickly. Weren’t offered desert as they were closing but apologies given. Too full anyway and we had a last minute late reservation so didn’t mind at all.
DH
DeniseH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food delicious and staff so helpful and pleasant . Attentive without being intrusive . I would absolutely recommend this restaurant.
NG
NatashaG
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the most amazing meal at Saffron. The food was beautiful and the staff were very helpful and attentive. Would highly recommend a visit.
PJ
PJBo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit but it won't be the last. Great food with generous portions and friendly service
AB
AlanB
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 September 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Third time and food is fantastic. Sticky Aubergine, Kofta meatballs, bejewed rice plus salad and falafel. All superb. Thank you.
JS
JaneyS
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food! Lovely and fresh. Great value for money. Service was first class.
L
Louis
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, staff were friendly and very helpful! Would definitely book again
j
julie
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This small restaurant is an absolute gem, the food is wonderful and packed with flavour. Definitely worth a visit, but best to book a table as it's popular

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Saffron by Paradise using the Order Online button. Saffron by Paradise also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0141 337 3781.

Saffron by Paradise is rated 4.8 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

0141 337 3781

Other options

Order online

411/413 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Scotland G4 9JA

Additional information

Area
Glasgow
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://saffronbyparadise.co.uk/
Phone number
0141 337 3781

Saffron by Paradise

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Additional information

Falafel

Saffron Chicken

Pomm Salad

Mazzeh

Naan Bread£1.50

Spiced Nuts£1.95

Cucumber Salad£2.95

Olives£2.95

Trio of Dips£5.95

Beetroot Bourani£4.95

Moosir Dip£3.95

Mirza Ghasemi£4.95

Kashk Bademjan£4.95

Red Pepper Hummus£4.95

Dolmeh£3.95

Cumin Roasted Carrots£4.95

Diced Potato Fries£3.95

Diced Potato & Feta£4.95

Chicken Liver£5.95

Spicy Tond Chicken Kebab£5.95

Sticky, Spicy Aubergine£4.95

Sumac Prawns£7.95

Fattoush Salad£4.95

Pomm Salad£4.95

Lamb Shawarma£6.95

Chicken Shawarma£5.95

Falafel£4.95

From the Pot

Fesenjoon£11.95

Saffron Chicken£7.95

Vegetable Tagine£5.95

Ghormeh Sabzi£7.95

Kofta Meatballs£6.95

Old Classics

Koubideh Kebab£11.95

Joojeh Kebab£12.95

Special Chicken£13.95

Chenjeh Kebab£15.95

Bakhtiari Kebab£14.95

Mixed Grill£39.95

Rice

Saffron Rice£2.95

Zereshk Polo£3.95

Bejewelled Rice£4.95

Something Sweet

Saffron Ice Cream£3.95

Cardamom Rice Pudding£3.95

Baklava£4.95

Majoon Shake£4.95

Tea

Persian Tea

Green Tea

Strawberry

Lemon & Lime

Lemon & Ginger

Jasmine

Apricot

Blackcurrant

Peach & Passion Fruit

Camomile, Honey, Vanilla

Mango

Drinks

Coke£2.25

Diet Coke£2.25

Fanta£2.25

Sprite£2.25

Lemonade£2.25

Apple Juice£2.25

Pomegranate Juice£3.50

Still / Sparkling Water

Doogh£2.50

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