Saffron Patch
(216) 295-0400
20600 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland,
OH
44122
41.4645
-81.5344
Neighborhood: Shaker Heights
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The Scene
The smooth and minimalist d?cor —white walls and big windows surround evenly spaced tables each uniformly covered with a white tablecloth— have a calming effect over the patrons of the Patch. The Indian element is represented with shelves of eastern woodcarvings, and by sitar music playing quietly in the background. The clientele is random—tables of businessmen rub elbows with a dysfunctional family, which sits next to what is either a blind date or a highly estranged couple.
The Food
The Saffron Patch serves what is arguably the best Indian food in Cleveland. For those unfamiliar with Indian cuisine, the menu can prove a bit imposing. Fortunately, the friendly and attentive wait staff is more than willing to help you navigate your way through the Chicken Banjarans and the Tikka Masalas—both of which are remarkably flavorful and perfect with some of their fluffy Naan (you'll have to ask your waiter what that one is).
User Reviews
odrub
September 13, 2008
I've been here several times and the waiters and ambience might be the only pros...It seems like they use the same gravy for a lot of the dishes and they are extremely bland. The fried items have a coarse taste. The dinner buffet is extremely overpriced.. they basically put too many dishes out and charge you $16-$17 for it. You would be better served going to another restaurant and ordering a la carte. Flavors of India (Formerly Kashmir palace) and Cafe Tandoor (no buffet here) are better...
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drsinha
September 04, 2008
Very authentic Indian food.Great atmosphere.Mr George Stamos does an excellent job,Better food than previous owner Mrs Segal.Luv the food.Also had many caterings done by these people on various occassion.Always on time and professional.Keep up the good food
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PickyFoodnutt
June 29, 2008
Saffron Patch has been steadily going downhill since the previous owner/founder sold this restaurant a few years ago. But I did not realize how bad it has gotten until my recent visit. The Goan Fish Curry (previous owner's specialty) not only was prepared with a different sauce (tested like some combination of North Indian and North American sauces blended together with no coconut). The fish was stale and did not appeared to have been cooked (weird, chooeey feeling in mouth). The service was poor. Stay away.
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