The sit-in menu

From the pot, and off the coals

Mazzeh plates to share, stews from the pot, charcoal-grilled kebabs — and a drinks list to match.

Mazzeh

Our take on beautiful Persian flavours, cooked with the very best, fresh Scottish produce.

  • Olivesgluten freevegetarian£3.00

    Olives marinated in garlic and herbs & sesame seeds.

  • Trio of Dipsgluten freevegetarian£11.95

    Beetroot bourani, spicy pistachio dip and mirza ghasemi minis.

  • Must-o-Khiargluten freevegetarian£5.95

    A creamy yoghurt dip with baby cucumbers, dried mint, lemon zest and black pepper. Perfect with kebab dishes or to dip into with naan.

  • Mirza Ghasemigluten freevegetarianvegan£7.95

    Grilled and smoked aubergine, garlic with spices slow cooked into a tomato dip.

  • Kashk Bademjangluten freevegetarian£7.95

    A traditional fried aubergine dip, consisting of caramelised onions, roasted nuts, herbs and spices.

  • Loaded Hummusgluten freevegetarian£7.95

    Hummus with crumbled Persian feta, kalamata olives, vine tomatoes, fresh parsley and sumac.

  • Dolmehgluten freevegetarianvegan£5.95

    Stuffed wine leaves with rice, Persian spices and sesame seeds.

  • Cumin Roasted Carrotsgluten freevegetarian£5.95

    Roasted and grilled baby carrots with a honey lemon dressing, crumbled feta & dill.

  • Charred Balalgluten freevegetarian£5.95

    Grilled corn on the cob with harissa butter, lime & sea salt.

  • Sticky, Spicy Auberginevegetarianvegan£9.95

    Fried, spiced and sticky aubergines with toasted sesame seed & spring onions.

  • Sumac Prawnsgluten free£11.95

    Charcoal grilled tiger prawns, sumac, coriander, lemon and olive oil.

  • Shirazi Saladgluten freevegetarianvegan£7.95

    Chopped heirloom tomatoes, baby cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions tossed in a fresh, tangy Shirazi-style olive oil & mint vinaigrette.

  • Pomm Saladgluten freevegetarian£8.95

    Spinach, lettuce, cucumber, onions, with crumbled feta, sesame, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and a tangy sticky molasses dressing.

Street Food Classics

  • Lamb Shawarmagluten free£9.95

    Slow cooked, then grilled street food style shredded lamb with a side of pickles, onions and chillies.

  • Chicken Shawarmagluten free£9.95

    Slow cooked, then grilled street food style shredded chicken shawarma with a side of pickles, onions and chillies.

  • Falafelgluten freevegetarianvegan£6.95

    Freshly made falafel and red pepper hummus with a side of pickles, onions and chillies.

  • Bandarigluten free£8.95

    A spicy Iranian sausage stew, slow-cooked with onion, tomato & chilli — perfect for scooping with bread.

  • Spicy Tond Chickengluten free£9.95

    Charcoal spicy grilled chicken breast marinated in green jalapeno powder, sumac, lemon and olive oil served with a lemon and sumac mayo.

From The Pot

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

  • Ghiemeh Bademjangluten free£15.95

    A tangy lamb stew with fried aubergine in a tomato base with saffron, split peas and garlic and fried potatoes.

  • Saffron Chickengluten free£14.95

    Fragrant roasted chicken in saffron, turmeric and tomato with barberries. Add Zereshk Polo Rice +5.95.

  • Green Bean 'Loobia' Stewgluten freevegetarianvegan£13.95

    Fresh green beans cooked in a tomato, turmeric and saffron sauce, perfect with some fluffy saffron rice.

  • Ghormeh Sabzigluten free£15.95

    An intensely fragrant and rich slow cooked lamb stew with fenugreek, green herbs and kidney beans.

  • Bamieh 'Ladyfinger' Stewgluten freevegetarianvegan£13.95

    A rich tomato based stew, with braised mushrooms, crispy okra (or ladyfingers), garlic and tamarind.

  • Trio Of Stews£20.95

    3 mini stews for trying a little of everything and enjoying all the diverse flavours of Persian cooking. Pick 3 from: Ghiemeh Bademjan, Green Bean 'Loobia' Stew, Bamieh 'Ladyfinger' Stew, Ghormeh Sabzi.

Old Classics — Kebabs

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

  • Koubideh Kebabgluten free£19.95

    The classic, charcoal grilled minced lamb kebab.

  • Joojeh Kebabgluten free£21.95

    A skewer of boneless chicken breast marinated in saffron, olive oil and lemon juice.

  • Special Chickengluten free£24.95

    A combination of the above kebabs, one skewer of minced lamb and one skewer of Joojeh chicken kebab.

  • Chenjeh Kebabgluten free£24.95

    A skewer of tender charcoal grilled lamb fillet kebab.

  • Bakhtiari Kebabgluten free£21.00

    Charcoal grilled skewer of mixed diced lamb & chicken breast, green peppers and onions marinated in saffron, olive oil and lemon juice.

  • Mixed Grill (for 2)gluten free£44.95

    Joojeh Kebab, Chenjeh fillet kebab and 2 skewers of koubideh kebab served with saffron rice, naan bread, pickles and sumac onions.

  • Oyster Mushroom Kebabgluten freevegetarian£17.95

    A skewer of oyster mushrooms cooked on the coals and served on a spicy date & tamarind hot sauce.

Sides

  • Bread Basketvegetarianvegan£3.95

    Selection of our fresh daily bread.

  • Saffron Ricegluten freevegetarianvegan£4.95

    Fluffy saffron infused basmati rice.

  • Zereshk Pologluten freevegetarianvegan£5.95

    Fluffy saffron infused basmati rice with wild forest berry and pistachio slivers.

  • Bejewelled Ricegluten freevegetarianvegan£6.95

    Fluffy saffron rice, with almond and pistachio slivers, dark pitted cherries, apricots, dried orange zest and pomegranate seeds.

  • Diced Potato Friesgluten freevegetarianvegan£5.95

    Triple cooked potatoes, sumac, coriander, sumac lemon mayo.

Something Sweet

  • Saffron Ice Creamgluten freevegetarian£5.95

    Classic Persian saffron, clotted cream and pistachio ice cream.

  • Baklavavegetarian£6.95

    Home baked flaky phyllo pastry filled with crushed nuts and jasmine ice cream.

  • Sticky Toffee Puddingvegetarian£6.95

    Warm, sticky and indulgent — a Persian twist on sticky toffee pudding.

Drinks

A wine journey unique to Saffron — unique wines from across the globe, paying homage to our Middle Eastern roots.

A bottle of house sharbat, iced water and mazzeh plates on a candlelit table

Cocktails

  • Pomm Royale (Bellini)£9.95

    House-made pomegranate shrub and Pama liqueur topped with chilled prosecco. Bright, tangy, and gently floral.

  • Golden Hour (Spritz)£9.95

    Saffron gin and Aperol lengthened with dry tonic and a touch of orange blossom. Bitter, floral, and zesty.

  • Noor & Oak (Old Fashioned)£9.95

    Bacardi 8 dark rum stirred with date molasses and black walnut bitters, served over ice with a Medjool date. Rich, spiced and slow.

Sparkling & Rosé

  • Prosecco, Collezione 96 Extra Dry (200ml)£9.00

    Italy. A lively sparkling wine with crisp apple, citrus zest, and a fine, delicate fizz.

  • Prosecco, Collezione 96 Extra Dry (Bottle)£30.00

    Italy. A lively sparkling wine with crisp apple, citrus zest, and a fine, delicate fizz.

  • Syrah-Tempranillo, Château Oumsiyat (175ml)£7.50

    Cinsault, Syrah, Tempranillo / Lebanon. Fresh and dry with bright red berry flavours, floral lift, and a clean, elegant finish.

  • Syrah-Tempranillo, Château Oumsiyat (500ml)£21.00

    Cinsault, Syrah, Tempranillo / Lebanon. Fresh and dry with bright red berry flavours, floral lift, and a clean, elegant finish.

  • Syrah-Tempranillo, Château Oumsiyat (Bottle)£30.00

    Cinsault, Syrah, Tempranillo / Lebanon. Fresh and dry with bright red berry flavours, floral lift, and a clean, elegant finish.

  • Domaine Des Tourelles Rosé (175ml)£10.00

    Syrah, Tempranillo. A delicately spiced and deliciously fruity, dry rose from Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. Fresh summer fruits on the palate and a lovely clean, savoury, dry finish.

  • Domaine Des Tourelles Rosé (500ml)£27.00

    Syrah, Tempranillo. A delicately spiced and deliciously fruity, dry rose from Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. Fresh summer fruits on the palate and a lovely clean, savoury, dry finish.

  • Domaine Des Tourelles Rosé (Bottle)£39.00

    Syrah, Tempranillo. A delicately spiced and deliciously fruity, dry rose from Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. Fresh summer fruits on the palate and a lovely clean, savoury, dry finish.

White

  • Blanc de Blanc, Château Oumsiyat (175ml)£7.50

    Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat / Lebanon. Soft and subtle with notes of yellow fruit and white flowers, finishing with gentle freshness.

  • Blanc de Blanc, Château Oumsiyat (500ml)£21.00

    Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat / Lebanon. Soft and subtle with notes of yellow fruit and white flowers, finishing with gentle freshness.

  • Blanc de Blanc, Château Oumsiyat (Bottle)£30.00

    Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat / Lebanon. Soft and subtle with notes of yellow fruit and white flowers, finishing with gentle freshness.

  • Avesso, Vinho Verde (175ml)£8.00

    Portugal. Bright and lightly spritzy with citrus peel, green apple, and a clean, thirst-quenching finish.

  • Avesso, Vinho Verde (500ml)£22.50

    Portugal. Bright and lightly spritzy with citrus peel, green apple, and a clean, thirst-quenching finish.

  • Avesso, Vinho Verde (Bottle)£32.00

    Portugal. Bright and lightly spritzy with citrus peel, green apple, and a clean, thirst-quenching finish.

  • Assyrtico, Cuvée Membliarus, Château Oumsiyat (175ml)£8.50

    Lebanon. Lean and mineral-edged with citrus peel, orchard fruit, and a subtle saline finish.

  • Assyrtico, Cuvée Membliarus, Château Oumsiyat (500ml)£23.50

    Lebanon. Lean and mineral-edged with citrus peel, orchard fruit, and a subtle saline finish.

  • Assyrtico, Cuvée Membliarus, Château Oumsiyat (Bottle)£34.00

    Lebanon. Lean and mineral-edged with citrus peel, orchard fruit, and a subtle saline finish.

Red

  • Jaspe Rouge, Château Oumsiyat (175ml)£7.50

    Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault / Lebanon. Medium-bodied and smooth, showing ripe dark berries, soft spice and a silky texture.

  • Jaspe Rouge, Château Oumsiyat (500ml)£21.00

    Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault / Lebanon. Medium-bodied and smooth, showing ripe dark berries, soft spice and a silky texture.

  • Jaspe Rouge, Château Oumsiyat (Bottle)£30.00

    Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault / Lebanon. Medium-bodied and smooth, showing ripe dark berries, soft spice and a silky texture.

  • Malbec '1300', Andeluna (175ml)£9.00

    Argentina. Deep and plush with dark plum, hints of violet and a velvety, polished finish.

  • Malbec '1300', Andeluna (500ml)£25.00

    Argentina. Deep and plush with dark plum, hints of violet and a velvety, polished finish.

  • Malbec '1300', Andeluna (Bottle)£36.00

    Argentina. Deep and plush with dark plum, hints of violet and a velvety, polished finish.

  • Domaine des Tourelles Red (175ml)£9.50

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault / Lebanon. Ripe tropical fruits, from peaches and mango to fresh citrus and herb notes with a full body and a crispy dry finish.

  • Domaine des Tourelles Red (500ml)£26.00

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault / Lebanon. Ripe tropical fruits, from peaches and mango to fresh citrus and herb notes with a full body and a crispy dry finish.

  • Domaine des Tourelles Red (Bottle)£38.00

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault / Lebanon. Ripe tropical fruits, from peaches and mango to fresh citrus and herb notes with a full body and a crispy dry finish.

Sharbat

Non-alcoholic Persian-style refreshments. Served chilled, over ice, with still or sparkling water.

  • Blueberry & Lavender£6.95

    Blueberry and lavender with lemon — floral, dark and delicately tart.

  • Sour Cherry & Rose£6.95

    Sour cherry and rose with a touch of citrus — sweet, floral and sharply refreshing.

  • Mint, Lime & Chia Seed£6.95

    Chia-soaked mint and lime with a touch of verjuice — cooling, green and gently sharp.

Beer

  • Birra Moretti£4.80

    Italy, 4.6%, 330ml.

  • Heineken£4.50

    Netherlands, 0%, 330ml.

Soft

  • Coke£3.50
  • D.Coke£3.50
  • Coke Zero£3.50
  • Fanta£3.50
  • Sprite£3.50
  • Irn Bru£3.50
  • Apple Juice£3.50
  • Orange Juice£3.50
  • Pomegranate Juice£4.50

Tea

Tea is the drink of choice in Iran, served at breakfast, lunch and dinner and throughout the day.

  • Tea (Small Pot)£4.45

    Choose from: Persian Tea, Green Tea, Mint Tea, Strawberry, Saffron Tea, Lemon & Ginger, Jasmine, Apricot, Blackcurrant, Peach & Passion Fruit, Camomile Honey Vanilla, Mango.

  • Tea (Large Pot)£6.95

    Same flavour choices as the small pot — see above.

GF gluten freeV vegetarianVG veganPlease tell us about any allergies when you book or order

Good to know

Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes — dishes are marked gluten free (GF), vegetarian (V) and vegan (VG) throughout the menu, and many mazzeh plates are naturally vegetarian. Tell us about any allergies or requirements when you book or order and the kitchen will look after you.
Can you seat larger groups?
Yes — the table is what Saffron is about. For larger groups or special occasions, call us on 0141 337 3781 and we'll arrange it properly.
Can I get Saffron at home?
Yes — the same kebabs, stews and mazzeh plates are available for delivery and collection. Order online from the Order page, or call us.

Hungry yet?

Book a table and let the sofreh do the rest — or bring Saffron home.

Larger group or a special occasion? Call us on 0141 337 3781.