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Saffron Restaurant

3 star rating
based on 3 reviews

Cuisine: New Zealand, International, A La Carte

18 Buckingham St
Arrowtown
Queenstown-Lakes District
03-442 0131
 

Hours:

  • Mon – Sun 12pm – late
  • Facilities/Features:
    • Business Dining
    • Children's Menu
    • Out Catering
    • Private Functions
    • Private Parties
    • Romantic Dining
    • Wedding Functions
  • Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Diners
  • Price Range: Premium, Above $35
  • Dress Code: Smart casual
  • Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
  • BYO/Corkage: No BYO
  • Parking: Free On-Street
  • Good For Groups: Yes
  • Good For Children: Yes
  • Takeaways: No
  • Delivers: No
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Outdoor Seating: Yes
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

Arrowtown’s Saffron is one of the hottest restaurants in the Queenstown-Arrowtown Basin. Tourists, foodies and locals all appreciate the zest and passion with which owner-chef, as well as the author of the well-known Saffron book, runs this vibrant, buzzing establishment. Pete and his partner have built a real food empire in the town: across the historic alleyway from Saffron there is Blue doors bar and further along the pizza joint, Pesto. But it’s at Saffron that Pete’s flavorful cooking style is best show cased, as is the local produce of which he has such passion.
Pete’s flavorful cooking style is influenced by Asia and his travels. In his Queenstown off-season he travels overseas to expand his cooking range. Lunch at Saffron highlights a the best of Central Otago foods, prompt and friendly service leaving enough time to enjoy the beauty of Arrowtown in any season.

3 Reviews for Saffron Restaurant

26th January 2010
4 star rating
We had a nice lunch here on a beautiful sunny day. We were seated outside on the side walk which may put some people off but we found it a great place to ‘people watch’ from. Service was relaxed and friendly, something that can be hard to find in a tourist spot. Meals are on the small side but very light and tasty with a definite Light Lunch feel about them. Is it worthy of the glowing review in Cuisine… not sure but we enjoyed the experience and will return to try it out again.

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9th July 2009
1 star rating
We’d read about Saffron in Cuisine Magazine and we’re keen to eat there on our recent trip to Queenstown. Unfortunately, like the weather outside, the reception was frosty. The service was abrupt and far from helpful. When my wife asked – ‘can you tell me about the Laksa’, the reply was a curt, ‘like what?’
I ordered the Ragu, my wife the salmon. Mine wasn’t bad, although the generous amount of sauce was a little bereft of meat. The salmon on the other hand was very undercooked. conversely, the vegetables it sat on were overdone. At no time during our meal were we asked if everything was OK with our orders. Our water was not replenished and I had to make a real effort to grab the attention of the waitress to order a second glass of wine.
There was only one other table being served that afternoon, so she was hardly run off her feet. A disappointing meal considering the glowing review in Cuisine.

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Helen

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24th March 2009
5 star rating
GO IT’S GREAT we recently visited Arrowtown 4 women over 70 and my sister and I in our 40’s it was lunch we were seated by a very helpful relaxed waitress,water arrived momentarily our wine ordered and poured,orders taken and discussed, i added a wonderful soup at the last minute to be shared-no problem – food bellisimo even to asking one of the ladies would she like her eggs for eggs bene soft or med we were impressed i must say
all this and only 2 on the floor and having to tend to a tour group of Spaniards who were having a great time -i say GO !!!

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