Zaaffran reviews . (Restaurant) in Sydney (New South Wales).

Zaaffran

960 Reviews

317 Comments

Restaurant

Indian restaurant

Harbourside Shopping Centre, 345/10 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Comments of Zaaffran

A. “. f.

I was really impressed by this fine dinning Indian restaurant. This is in a prime location with amazing views of the darling harbour. The food is very tasty and great presentation and mild to medium spice to cater for the majority. Lots of things of the menu to explore different textures and flavours. Great place to bring someone for a special occasion especially night time.

A. K.

The food was very delicious. The ambience inside the restaurant is alright but the outside view is amazing. The service was great and the staff was friendly.

C. C.

Love the food and ambience . The staff is very friendly and the food taste amazing . Authentic indian food . Best butter chicken you can get in sydney. My favouirte place with best darling harbour views.

S. A.

I am all praises for hospitality and service. Biryani was very authentic with real good flavours and some mouth melting kebab platters. Papri chaat and pani puri was above my expectations too. A bit over priced but location does matter.

A. S.

Best restaurant in darling harbour.pleasant place for team lunch or dinner, date nights or any other occasion. I suggest following dishes: Veg Platter Kakke da Tandoori kukad Chicken dum biryani Delhi ka kadai paneer Dhabewala murg Roti and naan

N. M.

We went to celebrate our birthdays. It was awesome view with finger licking food. Vijay was really exceptional when it comes to customer service.

M. P.

Amazing food with amazing view. Love the way the food has been presented. Highly recommended.

M. H.

Absolutely, undoubtedly the best Indian food I have ever had. I love Indian food and always order it back in the suburbs where I'm from, but nothing compares the authentic, vibrant and mouth watering tastes I experienced tonight. Superb service, friendly and so hospitable. I'm coming back again and again!! Thanks for making my birthday so special!

S. M.

Authentic Indian food. Have come from Sydney to Newcastle to spend couple of days and this place didn’t disappoint. Had double thoughts on whether I should visit this place because of the reviews but I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and soothing behaviour of the staff. By far the best Indian food I had in Australia.

J. S.

Delicious lunch - we chose the Angus Beef Ribs which were tender and tasty and the Seafood in a Coconut gravy which was also great. The service was excellent - with our waiter providing helpful advice on menu choices. Highly recommended

S. S.

It was beyond of my expectation and frankly speaking I have never ever had such an amazing experience before. All food dishes were mouthwatering specially stuffed Naan. Love the way food been presented, one of the best Indian restaurant in Sydney with an amazing view and can’t forget to thank to joyful and friendly staffs. Thank you for the lovely food.

P. S.

Good place for an expensive lunch/dinner with a scenic view. However dining experience don’t match the price you pay. Food ordered was too salty at first. Then Biryani had too little salt. Will take minimum two hours to finish your lunch coz service is that slow. Service wasn’t that great however staff was trying their best to accommodate.

J. W.

Very tasty food and attentive staff. We had a number of entrees and mains - all were full of flavour. Nice, high quality Indian food. The outlook on the balcony over Darling Harbour is also fantastic. Initial service was a little slow, but on a busy Saturday night, it’s understandable the staff were pressed.

R. M.

Friendly and welcoming place. Good service and attention. Ordered all vegetarian dishes. Loved the starters, a bit too sweet though. Mains are on the milder side. For naan bread only 3 stars.

J. W.

Incredible food, some of the best indian we've had and truly wonderful service. You can tell they really take a lot of pride in what they do. Went here for an anniversary dinner last night with my wife and the team went above and beyond. So friendly and made our night, thank you - we will be back.

D. P.

Beautiful experience. Food is quality and very tasty and there is lots of variety on the menu. Service was good. On a nice summer night in Sydney the location, view and ambiance is just great.

G.

Pros: - nice location with good views - good serving sizes - friendly service Cons: - food wasn't anything special especially given the price - daal makani tasted like powdered tomato soup... I've never had this dish done so badly before. They must be using either lots of canned ingredients or powdered tomato flavouring...

H. M.

The service is absolutely beautiful. The owners went the extra mile to personalise the service and made me feel welcome. I've eaten here multiple times and can't recommend it enough because the quality and presentation of the food is immaculate.

W. I.

Y'day we had visited Zaaffran for lunch and we took a seat in the balcony offering great view of Darling Harbour. A lady served us with extraordinary politeness. No fake smile, but her genuine concern made dining experience memorable. We wish to visit again.

J. S.

Amazing restaurant amazing service needs more popularity. One of the best in darling harbour and a must visit. Loved our waiter who was very polite efficient friendly and sociable.

a. b.

Had Bday party for my kid. Beautiful ambience and location. It was wonderful and awesome. Very accommodating and excellent hospitality. Highly recommended 👌

K. G.

Authentic Indian food with breathtaking city skyline and water views. Such a friendly staff and they provide a very welcoming atmosphere. The food was delicious and we loved both veg and non veg item. Best ever Dhabba chicken. The desserts were beautifully presented and reminds you of the flavours we enjoyed back in India. If you fancy delicious Indian food this place is highly recommended !

A. J.

Came here for the first time with a group of friends. The ambiance and food were all great! Definitely recommend anyone looking for an authentic taste of Indian cuisine in the heart of Sydney.

S. S.

Zaaffran has been like one of my favourite restaurants only in one visit. We went there to celebrate our anniversary two weeks ago. The location of this restaurant is perfect especially in night. I am in love with this restaurant for sure. Great service, great food and great value for money. Thank You so much for making our special day wonderful. Thanks to your staff as well for their hardwork and being helpful 😊😊

X. T. T.

We headed to Zaaffran before going to the theatre and I was pleasantly surprised they offered a specific vegan section for mains and entrees. I had an entree of poories and a delicious chickpea and potato curry for my main. They also accommodated to my coeliac friend as many dishes are gluten free. They did offer some meat dishes but there is equal or more vegetarian and vegan dishes.

V. R.

The food was amazing alongside the beautiful harbour view. Luckily we were the first to enter otherwise it just gets so busy 😂 the staff was super friendly and the owners were especially nice. Definitely going to go again! I recommend the butter chicken, probably the most authentic one I've had. And the soya chaap. And the veg biryani. And the beetroot tikki. You know what, just try it all! 🤤

A.

Fantastic food, the banquet we had on Friday was incredible and highly generous. The wonderful staff are so accommodating. A beacon amongst the harbour lights that should not be missed.

J. F.

Love this place went back to try more delicious combinations

j. p.

What amazing food and service! Our table staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The food was wonderful!! A brilliant biryani, wonderful prawns Marsala. We were a table of 7 and everyone was delighted!!

A. s.

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in Darling harbour The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing – particularly Laal Maas a different version of Rogan josh ,very well balanced curry gives you explosion of flavour in your mouth, kudos to chefs.one more highly recommended entree ‘soya ki malai chaap , Absolutely the best dish to start your course. Lovely hospitality staff will make your dinning experience divine. Highly recommended !! Thanks zaaffran team for making our visit unforgettable ❤️❤️

P. H. Y.

Really lovely spot. Amazing outdoor view, perfect on a summer night. Food was yum and so was my drink. Also really friendly staff. Would like to come back!

D. D.

Zaaffran is highly recommended! 8 of us met at the venue to celebrate one of our mate's birthday and the celebration was completely taken care by the the Zaaffran's very own "Vijay". The menu (veg and non veg) is quite widespread and the freshness of the food is unmatched! We have been to close to 40+ Indian restaurants in Sydney but my view goes to one and only one "Zaaffran" Darling Harbour. "Amazing food with some panoramic views of the harbour" is how I define this amazing Indian restaurant. 👏

A. H.

One of my favourite places for a fancy Indian dinner. The service is amazing and the establishment is run by an amazing manager. Always looks after us when we stop by. If you love your Indian food then this is definitely somewhere you need to visit when you are in Sydney. The location is great and if you come by on a Saturday night then ask for a table near the windows or on the balcony to see the fireworks.

L. F. A.

This restaurant is great for those with dietary requirements e.g. vegetarian, allergies etc. as the chefs can cater to specific needs. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Of course, the Curries were great, the Naan was delicious (they have Truffle Mushroom Naan which you don't see too often) and crispy thin Pappadums are a fun treat.

V. G.

Good food and decent location The quantity is pretty decent. Presentation is good too, not the best though. The chicken appetizers and espresso martini are pretty good. The veggie starters were average. Pani poori was good but other than that was smashed smosa. Butter chicken is a must try Overall a great location and easy to reserve

Q. L.

The beef ribs in the street favourite was incredible not a big fan of Indian food but oh my god it was amazing huge portions lovely wine and a nice atmosphere will definitely be back

C. R.

Today we had a beautiful lunch in Zaaffran,the beef ribs were amazing,they just melted in your mouth,and the birriyanni was also very tasty,the presentation was at its best, I will definitely be back with friends and family. Thank you Manuel for your recommendation .

R. D.

Amazing variety of vegetarian and non-veg food! Great service, friendly staff and excellent chef. Enjoyed our meal very much! Highly recommend.

A. C.

It's hard to impress people from the Indian subcontinent by cooking Indian food. You have to very good at it. I wouldn't say that Zaaffran's is the best Indian food I have ever tasted, but they certainly make the cut. A culinary experience is not all about the food. The ambience, the location, the service - Zaaffran excelled in all departments. If you are after an upmarket Indian dining experience in the heart of Sydney, I would recommend this place. Be prepared to bring lots of cash!!!

M. D.

Great food with fantastic views. I had their famous pie crust briyani, to my surprise it was delicious and not just a gimmick. The reshmi kebab was out of this world. The vegetarian curries were equally delicious. Quality 5 Quantity 4 Ambience 5 Value for money 4

C. G.

If you are looking for beautiful fresh Indian food fantastic service and beautiful views this place is it. We were truly impressed and look forward to returning

S. K. B.

Best Indian restaurant Quality food served by hospitality experts. Overall nice experience and must try starters they are finger licking good. You love the experience.

O. J.

very clean set up, wonderful service with amazing view of darling harbour. will be back again. Thanks for vijay and their team making our dinner delightful

T. K.

Loved the service and food. Staff is very friendly and as far as the taste is concerned, chef has done amazing job. Experience was beyond words ❤️❤️.

s. d.

Had been to Zaaffran for my birthday dinner.. absolutely delicious food, awesome location and humble staff.. Enjoyed every bit of time in the restaurant. Highly recommend 👌.

A. J.

The beetroot cutlet was one of the best I’ve ever had ! Absolute a must visit location for delicious Indian food (and easy on the tummy ;) ) love the view as well !

P. R.

Amazing ambience. Food quality was very good. Outstanding team, the way they all served us, it was mind blowing. This is now my permanent fine dining spot❤

M. L.

The best darling harbour views • location is ideal and set for a romantic evening or any special occasion. Welcoming smiles from everyone at the bar and waiter staff. We were seated outside on the balcony with live entertainment from the buskers downstairs. Our waiter was attentive and he made sure we were ok by giving me a dish of yogurt as some of the food can be spicy. The food from the first course to the last course was amazing. Could not fault any dish. My beef ribs was so tender that it slid off the bone with my fork. See video. I would definitely return. My partner said “ it’s one of my favourite restaurants”...

D. W.

Booked a table with TheFork (Dimmis) 50% off offer. The good: - Wait staff was polite and helpful - Great harbour view - Value for money after the 50% discount - Barramundi curry and chicken mince skewer - General good vibe Room for improvement: - Lamb shank curry did not have the sauce infused in the meat, meat tasted separate from the sauce - Pannacotta looked better on Instagram - Pricey without the 50% discount

G.

Nice traditional Indian cuisine served in a spacious restaurant with a balcony dining area overlooking Darling Harbour. My wife chose her favourite dish, Butter Chicken, and I went for the Goat Curry, which was really tender and spicy. We also ordered saffron rice and garlic naan. Ample servings and my wife couldn't finish hers. I found everything beautifully cooked, with the exception of the naan which I suspect had been left over from lunchtime and reheated for the dinner customers.

M. S.

Visited on Wednesday evening. Hospitality was very warm and welcoming. Food was really great, loved the taste of each n every dish, perfect spice level. Must try Rose kulfi- very refreshing ! Will surely visit again ! Thank you Zaffran n team

v. l. (.

I was really impressed with this wonderful Indian restaurant. This is the main location with wonderful views of the beloved port. The food is very tasty and excellent presentation and is a mild to moderate spice for the majority. Lots of menu items to explore with different textures and flavors. Great place to pick someone up for a special occasion, especially at night.

S. C.

excellent food excellent ambience excellent service a must go for indian veg food ! we had the kofta, daal and paneer which was great.. even the naan was very soft and tasty

F. M.

Yummy yum yum ... definitely one of the better Indian meals I've eaten ... and who would have thought, that too in Sydney Australia. The meats were cooked very well and the spices balanced perfectly. Only way to eat such food is to use your fingers ... Btw, those aren't my fingers in the picture 😁

T. A.

The location of the restaurant attracted us and the food was amazing and excellent service provided by Mr Prakash.

A. G.

Had been to Zaaffran with family and friends quite a few times and the mouth watering food and impeccable service always leave an indelible impression. I have thrice ordered their Nihari Curry and Laal Maas and to my great dismay, the consistency of flavor profile, succulence of meat and restrain on Chili pepper have always been top notch....Further the icing on the cake for me is their dessert range which is so delectable that I won't be surprised if they soon introduce a Zaaffran exclusive Indian Dessert Degustation menu...

V. V.

Ambience is awesome. Superb location and view is fantastic. Food!!! Hmmm.. Not so much.. I guess its too overhyped. Though presentation is good. Nice and friendly staff. Loved Lobster curry.. Yeah its something new.. Try once.

A. D.

A very nice dining experience. The food was delicious. Top class. Highly recommended. Beautiful views.

D. S.

Tasty food and quick service. Definitely recommend for good Indian food.

H. S. B.

Delicious food and very nice service along with the amazing view of Darling Harbour.

D. F.

Please don’t listen to the few bad reviews I went and tried it regardless of reviews and couldn’t be happier Service fantastic Fine dining experience perfect Portion equal to any fine dining restaurant Value for money yes We got banquet can home with left overs

A. S.

Outstanding service, scrumptious food, jaw dropping view, extremely friendly staff n owners Enjoyed every minute of our celebration. Highly recommended.

A. S.

A nice view and ambience. Friendly staff. Started with Vegetarian mixed platter wherein Chukkunder(Beetroot) patty was unique. Overall food quality and taste was average or below.

G.

What great food and service. Service from Prakash was outstanding and his recommendations were spot on. The banquet was a great choice for the 5 of us. Their boat show discounts are an excellent idea. We will go back.

R. S.

The customer service from the waiters was amazing and over the top! Lovely people will have me coming back there again highly recommend!

U. F.

The food is of a very high quality. The flavours are really good. The service was welcoming and attentive. Probably the best Indian food you can have in Sydney. Highly recommended. Been there on Saturday night. Even it was hell busy night still they managed to serve in excellent way. Overall its been a wonderful experience.

A. X.

A nicely decorated venue with good views of the harbour. We were sat down promptly with outside seats. Highlights are the roasted chicken tenders and garlic naan. Some strange things like mushrooms stuffed with sautéed mushrooms and the mushroom naan. Service is prompt and you can tell they're trying for that higher level, but unfortunately doesn't quite deliver. The finish with the ice cream was exotic and nice.

R. H.

It’s was very good in taste,food but need more fast service.

O. c.

Had team lunch here today. Guys you surprised me with vegan banquette with beautiful starters plate, four curry types, naan bread, rice, and even sorbet as a dessert! That is really impressive thing to care about your customers so much. We have also fructose/lactose/dairy intolerant girl in our company and she also was not left hungry! Well done! Everything was on high level, staff was very kind and helpful, all meals were tasty and served so nice! Thanks for this service! Hope to come back soon!

F. W.

My first time to have fine dining Indian cuisine. It is really yummy 😋, best nan bread ever...

k. s.

Beautiful venue , friendly staff and amazing food if you are looking for all three with a experience to take back home this is a place for you . Thank you zaffran for making my birthday special with your great service .

J. K.

Great place for family dinners and gatherings.Lovely ambiance.Reasonable price for great location and delicious food. We will definitely go back.Thank you team Zaffran.

B.

Had a good experience here with the food definitely above average. Got the bbq banquet with 4 or so courses was really good value. Waiter was very friendly only downside was the hostest or main lady behind from desk was a bit brusque

L. E.

Lovely friendly staff and gorgeous freshly cooked Indian food. Really is worth a visit. :)

V. S.

Being a fine dine enthusiast and keen of indian spices. It was an ultimate experience coming back to zaaffran after the restrictions being lifted. Malai Kebab was just too good than i expected. All in all it was a great experience.

M. S.

The place is amazing. Had a special birthday dinner and it was a lovely evening. The entrees and mains were super delicious, both vegetarian and non vegetarian. Chicken and fish platter was tasty as well which came with beetroot dip which tasted out of the world. The staff was very friendly and took very good care of us. Must visit for when craving Indian food with the view of Darling Harbour!!

M. V.

Have been here a few times over the last few years. Great food flavors and wonderful food quality. Can't beat the view!

A. N. B.

Excellent Indian fine dining experience. Awesome quality of food. Though a bit noisy due to families and friends gathered together, would give 5 stars for review.

A. K.

Really nice dinner, friendly staff, authentic taste. Highly recommend.

H. T.

We had a great night out at Zaffran for great price with a Groupon. The BBQ banquet menu for 2 was delicious and the wine was very good too (photos on Groupon are pretty accurate). We also ordered a Briyani as there was 3 of us ~ it was one of the best we've had. Great location too, an unobstructed view of Darling harbour from their balcony!

P. D.

I have eaten indian food all over the world in major cities. Zaaffran's food is at another level. Best authentic Indian Food, specially the soy chaap ( highly recommended).

A. C.

We bought a Groupon Banquet Coupon which was fantastic value for the dinner of 4 course. The service was excellent especially from Nand who was very attentive and friendly. Will certainly return. Highly recommended!!

J. B.

the server was in all respects benevolent and Welcoming grins from everybody at the bar and server staff. Nourishment was likewise out of this world. The different dishes were all delectable and had particular flavors. Must attempt frozen yogurt after the nourishment.

S. K.

The best biryanis We have tried ever. Thanks for your nice and friendly service

L. A. h.

Excellent food is 100% halal Service are really nice diffidently I will back.

J. S.

Celebrated my birthday recently at Zaafran. Loved the food, service and the awesome view of darling harbour.

R.

The food is well spiced, the chilli was definitely present but in a balanced way. Excellent service. With the 50% off Dimmi voucher it felt like we were ripping them off. Worth every cent and more.

K. D.

Truly Amazing - The best Indian food I've ever had. Amazing food, staff, and owners. Each and every dish was really good, so were the portion sizes. Service was very quick and prompt. Will definitely return here again.

B. A.

Nice friendly and delicious Indian authentic food

Y. P.

Went there on occasion of my wife's birthday, entrees were a delight, malai lamb seekh, meat was tender and succulent. Mains were good too and breads were top notch. As for the service, shout out to wait staff SUJIT, who did an amazing job with his warm and friendly service. While I went to finalize the bill, they surprised as with a dessert in the end , to cap off what was an amazing evening. Will definitely be back again,as my previous opinion regarding them has changed.

P. K.

Came here a few months ago and loved the food and atmosphere! I’ve been to a lot of Indian restaurants in the area and this has to be my fav! We hosted a party and organisation was amazing. Waiters always checked on us which was great.

J. K.

Yummiest food and amazing service! Staff is very friendly and location/view is 😍😍

T. B.

Great Indian restaurant. Food is restaurant standard and not like take away.

S. A.

Our of all the Indian restaurants i have been to, this is easily the best. The food was presented neatly and tasted authentic. The serving size was decent for the price that we paid. The staff were friendly and the wait for food was reasonable.

K. S.

Excellent service and as always very delicious food. Thanks Vijay for excellent hospitality.

T. V.

I have given a 5 star, because of the authenticity that this place brings in terms of indian food, despite being in the city. I loved everything we ordered, along with the comfortable seating outside facing the harbour which was marvellous. The owners were extremely warm and they took it on themselves to make every guest feel comfortable with the ambience, food, music and everything. Highly highly recommend everybody, to go to this place for a 5 star experience of ambience, as well as food. It’s a win win.

C. W.

Very good taste of modern Indian food. A bit pricey though.

S. S.

A lovely restaurant all round. The food was exceptional, offering dishes for everyone in our group with great vegan and vegetarian options, everyone was really happy! Impressive service and delicious wine and beer selections. The venue is in a great location within walking distance from major hotels. We thoroughly enjoyed our night at Zaaffran and will definitely return.

T. S.

Very good service. I’d love to visit again. Best food i ever had.

S. M.

Had a family dinner there loved there food was really nice and there service was wonderful.

V. S.

Being a fine dine enthusiast and keen of indian spices. It was an ultimate experience coming back to zaaffran after the restrictions being lifted. Malai Kebab was just too good than i expected. All in all it was a great experience.

r. n.

Ordered vegetarian food but couldn’t get the taste i was looking for.

S. S.

A lovely restaurant all round. The food was exceptional, offering dishes for everyone in our group with great vegan and vegetarian options, everyone was really happy! …

O. c.

Had team lunch here today. Guys you surprised me with vegan banquette with beautiful starters plate, four curry types, naan bread, rice, and even sorbet as a dessert! That is really impressive thing to care about your customers so much. We …

S. A.

Our of all the Indian restaurants i have been to, this is easily the best. The food was presented neatly and tasted authentic. The serving size was decent for the price that we paid. The staff were friendly and the wait for food was reasonable.

A. X.

A nicely decorated venue with good views of the harbour. We were sat down promptly with outside seats. …

B.

Had a good experience here with the food definitely above average. Got the bbq banquet with 4 or so courses was really good value. Waiter was very friendly only downside was the hostest or main lady behind from desk was a bit brusque

A. P.

having great time with families, celebrating my moms bday with a beautiful scenery

v. l. (.

I was really impressed with this wonderful Indian restaurant. This is the main location with wonderful views of the beloved port. The food is very tasty and excellent presentation and is a mild to moderate spice for the majority. Lots of …

B. K.

Avi and Shivi @ Zaafran catered fabulously for our daughter's engagement function and took it to another level. The variety, the quality and the presentation of canapés, entrees, main meal dishes and desserts was spectacular. Our guests were, and still are, raving about how every food item on the menu was fresh, delicious and to devour for and were equally impressed by the wonderful service provided on the night. They took care of every little detail from the start till the end of the night. The entire Zaafran team was professional, yet they provided a very personal service. We are forever grateful to them as we couldn’t have asked for more. We would highly recommend Zaafran to cater for any function, if you want to provide a memorable food experience.

S. K.

Yummy food, nice atmosfer n good service, amaizing location

K. K. K.

One of the best function centres in Sydney. ZAFFARN team take care of your function as it is their own family function. Recently i attended my niece engagement party and every thing was so beautifully organised. It was more then what i have thought of. Dishes were so fresh and yummy. The hall was so neat and clean and the staff was so professional. They looked after us right when we entered the premises till we left. It is highly recommended to anyone who is looking for a place to organise any function.

d. r.

I went there yesterday with my friends and kids and absolutely loved it. Excellent food, ambience and customer service. Each and every member made us feel welcome. Great service, will surely visit again.

S. M.

Had a family dinner there loved there food was really nice and there service was wonderful.

S. D.

Wonderful experience! We booked for 8.30pm on Saturday night and had an outside table - we were right in front of the fireworks which started at 9pm. Couldn’t believe our luck. All staff were very attentive and friendly. Will be back and highly recommend for delicious Indian food at affordable prices. View is 5 star.

R. B.

Best food Best service Beat team Most friendly Would love to come again

J. M.

Having been visiting for many years and enjoying the food which over time has included changes to menu. The staff are always informative about the food, amazing service, friendly and great chefs in kitchen who are always prepared to explain any questions about how to cook something at home. I personally have commercial cooking and Asian Cookiing training as did my son a chef who loved the food also. We were as a family and friends sad it closed due to current virus but will be making a dinner or lunch date asap on opening. Menu caters for all food preferences.

R. S.

Some of the best indian cuisine I've had! The views are quite nice and the food's presentation and quality were incredible. I would come every week if I lived in Sydeny!!

A. G.

Some of them were too spicy for me but still so delicious. Actually 4.5 is the ideal rate for this banquet but 4 was too low.

R. S.

Always come out with happy face after visiting this place. The combination of amazing food with beautiful view and amazing staff is unbeatable. Delicious entree followed by tasty curry and naan was like Oh my god. My mouth is watering while writing this review so you can imagine the actual experience. If you are fond of tasty indian food this place will satisfy you.

a. k.

We have been to Zaaffran many times. Always excellent service and food.

E. P.

The food was so good and the staff were attentitive! We tried this beetroot thing for the entree and it was amazing!! They made some suggestions for us as we were thinking of just getting the normal butter chicken stuff. The slow cooked lamb was also to die for. So many flavours and the serving sizes were so good. We were so full starting our main that we didnt even get to try the dessert. Amazing place, location, atmosphere and food. Would love to come again with our family next time!

S. G.

Went here last week, Customer service and the food both were outstanding. The outdoor dinner with all these light's and with the best view of harbour made our day. Would 100% recommend. :)

n. r.

Amazing starters and really good main course. Seevice was nice. All the recommendations were on point. Must try Malai Chaap and tandoori chicken. If you want to have real Indian food with great spices and flavours this is the perfect place. Definitely visiting again.

S. A. M. (.

Sometimes when you get that feeling that you want quality food and you don't care about the price I'd recommend Zaffran.. the location, ambience and service explains the cost. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, their curries and roti 😋 ..didn't even think of snapping up pictures unfortunately. Big shout out for Prashant, the manager and service staff for the memorable experience.

J. B.

Went and had a BBQ banquet at Zaaffran. Everything on the 4 course menu from the starters to the dessert was amazing. I could not fault any of the food. I liked that there were 2 of us and they gave us food in multiples of 2 and 4 so there was an even amount of food for both of us. Courses were a good size so you felt satisfied but not too full to enjoy the next course. Just a nice taster of each food item. Customer service was impeccable! Every plate we were served we were told what we were being served so we knew what each thing was. We were asked between courses whether we wanted the next course or wanted a little break. The waiters continually came around and refilled our water and wine glasses. Very attentive without feeling like they were hovering. You can see into the kitchen and see what is being cooked and how clean it is. Highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely being dining there again. I would advise booking as we went in at 6:30pm and by the time we left at 8pm or so there were people waiting for tables.

C. I.

I've been visiting Zaaffran for the last 5 years and every time the experience has been amazing. Zaaffran is an Indian Cusine restaurant. The food and the service is excellent. The staff is very helpful and can customize your order if you like (No Chilli or make it more spicy). They are very attentive and always around if you need them. The food is perfect. There isn't a dish that I would not order again. Everything I have tried hits the mark. Not too heavy nor too light. The environment, the outdoor dining area, the food, the service and the view at night keep calling you back. You can't find anything similar anywhere else in Sydney. We have got our family, friends and workmates to this restaurant and they have been blown away. Overall the best Indian Restaurant in Sydney. I highly encourage readers of this review to visit at least once and experience all this yourself.

K. A.

This Indian restaurant in darling harbor has beautiful views of the water. The food is good as well. Make sure you reserve an outside seating space if you wish to enjoy a nice water view with your dinner. They have heaters so cold winds won't be much of an issue.

律.

Food is good, and nice stuff. Orded non-veg banquet, a little bit overpriced

R. R.

Beautiful Restaurant - Absolutely enjoyed my Husband Birthday lastnight. The service was Amazing & Food was on point. Will definitely be back! ☺️

a. d.

Good food, great service and view to die for. We tried chicken malai tikka, malai chap, aloo corn tikki and palak patta chaat in appetisers and they all were delicious, difficult to say which was better than the other (malai chaap was a tad better than the rest - personal preference). The main course was no less. We tasted butter chicken, daal makhani and Kadhai paneer with the softest Garlic naans. Yum yum yum. The staff was friendly and quick what else can you ask for. If anyone's looking for good authentic Indian food, Zaaffran is the place you want to be in. Already looking forward to visiting again.

S. S.

Divine !

A. C.

We celebrated my daughter's first Birthday at Zaaffran with a lot of people and The best food, best staff and their planning was extraordinary. Please give our thanks to the Manager(s) and others for the wonderful room and the decoration. We had an amazing time. The room was so comfortable. Again, the food was absolutely spectacular. Overall a memorable event which many of our guest still talk about. What a great place!

S. S.

The best high range Indian Restaurant in Sydney. The Harbourside view, food, service and atmosphere is excellent. We generally have family Birthdays here and have never been disappointed. They are always very accommodating to the young children in our family. The food is intricate and flavoursome, combining Western influence to Indian cuisine.

m. r.

If you are looking for authentic indian food which tastes like food like it does in India, you need to visit this place. Food was delicious. We tried chatpata makkai aur aloo tikki and kasturi kebabs in starters, flavours of which transport you back to India. For mains dont miss out on paneer makhan masala and haryali qorma tey zaffran. Foods is authentic and doesnt come with added colours. With the best views this place is amazing to take someone special on a date and or a big family gathering. Service is fast and staff is super considerate. Looking for many more dinners at Zaaffran

r. s.

Organised my husband's surprise party at Zaafran Occasions, everything was perfect from initial meeting to taking care of each and every detail on the day of the party. Zaafran's management and staff are one of the most humble and caring team I have worked with. Guests are still praising the food and the service. Thankyou again Zaafran team for making Bipin's birthday a memorable one !!

A. A.

Absolutely amazing! One of my best restaurant experiences ever. The best service I have had and the food was Michelin star worthy. I have never had Indian food like that before. I had the BBQ set menu and everything we had was amazing. The food was so fresh and innovative. The barramundi tasted like they caught it minutes before serving. Everyone around us was saying the same thing about the food and service. I can't wait to go back there. I would recommend this place to everyone.

t. m.

Amazing food with delicious spices. This place is a favourite of ours which we don’t visit often enough. Generally we dine when we have a show at the Lyric Theatre. This visit the show started 7pm and the restaurant on a Wednesday doesn’t open until 6pm which is quite tight for a pre-theatre dinner. We got there early and decided what we wanted from the menu out the front so we informed them of our show and ordered as we were seated. They were so accommodating. Food came out quickly and we were out the door at 6:35pm. Very rushed, but yummy and so worth it. Really loved the Kasturi Kebab (chicken, chose spicy level) and the Khasta Hara Mahee (semolina crusted barramundi, with a selection of dips). Also ordered the Fort Kochi Moilee (mixed quality seafood in a coconut broth) which my partner loved but was a little too sweet for me, and Beef Vindaloo which I loved, but my partner not no much as not much of a beef lover. All comes down to a matter of taste, but we’ll definitely be back to try more. Tip: We ordered the above with a serve a rice and it was a heap of food for two. I’d do a half serve of the barramundi next time or leave it off altogether. Entrees are quite large. The curries are very saucy and I love mixing leftover sauce with rice but we were too full to take advantage of this. I should add the service was very attentive. High quality restaurant.

K. K.

I love Zaaffran. I dine here often. Great service and delicious food.

T. J.

Came here for Sunday lunch and had the silver platter banquet. The entrees were delicious, the lamb cutlet was the highlight. The mains were good, but not the best I've had. The butter chicken was my favourite, and the prawn and beef curries were quite good. The others were just ok. The naan bread was pretty good and the rice was ok. Overall the meal was quite good. The service was excellent, the staff were very accommodating, helpful and friendly. We sat on the balcony and really enjoyed the views of Darling Harbour. Great overall dining experience.

r. n.

Ordered vegetarian food but couldn’t get the taste i was looking for.

A. D.

WOW. A spontaneous night out with friends, we chose this restaurant and we’re extremely happy we did. The staff are so friendly, they know the menu so well and they are not in your face all night. The menu is just as amazing and so tasty. We were recommended by, the manager I think, the Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian tasting plates. The mains were fantastic too. Then we had a dessert sample plate of 3 different ice creams and a rose panna cotta. Was the best way to finish dinner. Can’t wait to go back.

P. A.

Superb customer service and delicious hygiene food 🥘….I can say it’s really worth it to spend 😊

D. S.

I choose this place for a business lunch on Melbourne Cup day. Thankfully it was very quiet. The staff was friendly; Location is very convenient and the space is huge! Great for big groups. I missed a level of warm ambiance. It’s. it cozy. food was good, but I believe it was overpriced. It was fine for a business lunch, I wouldn’t go back.

V.

Recently visited the restaurant for dinner. The service started off well but gradually slowed down as the dinner went on, with almost 15-20 min waits between courses. We opted for the BBQ banquet and the portions were small given that there were 4 of us. The food is quiet good to be honest, with great views of the harbour. Feeling a bit 50-50 about this place.

K. W.

We attended zaafran for my fathers birthday and I can’t think of any negatives to write. So happy with the level of service and the quality of the food. $50 per person for 3 courses and we rolled out of the doors we were so full. They even put our cake onto a huge plate and lit the candles for us. Thank you for such a lovely experience. Will come back and recommend to others.

G. S.

One of the best and classic Indian food served at this place!! Truely great experience of Indian delicacies and hub of south Asian cuisine ! Indeed this place deserves a 5 star rating !!

S. S.

Best Indian restaurant in darling harbour, really good service and welcomed with smile face. Food is soo good must try soya chaap, and palak patta chaat. View from the balcony is on top of everything.

A. K.

Amazing food with all the right flavours combined with great service. Mayank was specially helpful with his recommendations in each area of the menu and his service overall. Will definitely visit again.

T. R.

Have been going to this restaurant for more than 15 years and had the best meal so far today. The food was beautiful and the most delightful thing was that there was no colour in the food - something which is heartening to see. That shows the chefs know what they are doing and the restaurant is focused on quality food. Keep this up. The price was also not very expensive considering the food, ambience and location.

J. Z.

Food was very tasty, we had the non vegetarian banquet and every dish was delicately made. My favourite was the curry prawns. The main lady that served our table was super attentive.

N. B.

Superb quality Food...and very relaxed Ambience.

M. A.

Excellent restaurant and delicious food, preparation, ambience, cool staff. Book your table on weekends by calling or online booking. Always full because of its tasty food dishes.

B. R.

This is an amazing Indian classy resturant wow Spectacular Harbour views food has got to be 10 out of 10 great service (prakash) has got to be the most friendliest easy going waiter ive ever come across everything about this place is the best in Sydney

S. J.

Anna&Seb- Food Reviews~ Very modern and high end setting. Excellent friendly and fun staff. Wine recommendations was exceptional. Both inside and outside seating were very hospitable. The entrées were very well executed and the main course was presented in a joyful way with excellent dishes. The desert was very nice, however I would have appreciated more garnishing and the green tea sorbet did not have a pronounce green tea flavour in which I was otherwise disappointed. The bathrooms were beautifully decorated, however the toilets could have been better maintained. We had a fun time and appreciated the food, service and wine recommendations. All in all, anyone should visit Zaffran at least once if they stop by Darling Harbour.

R. L.

Update August 2019: This place is still great. Have been back a couple of times now. And have another visit planned next month. Excellent food and service. 4 year ago review - Only been here once, but it was memorable. Good solid amounts of fresh spice. Not just hot for the sake of being hot. Strong, solid, meaningful, flavoursome. I should go back again, now that I think about it.

അ.

Excellent location and great views from the outside seating area. It was the best indian food i have tried so far in australia. Went for the chicken dum biriyani and it was delicious. Well cooked but not over cooked rice and good flavours. The curries for the rotis were also very good. A bit pricey but well justified with the food quality and location. Will visit again when in Syd.

K. J.

Great service. Exceptional and authentic food. Just celebrated my sister's 40th Birthday. Would highly recommend. The staff assisted from RSVP stage til the cutting of the cake stage. Thank you, for a memorable experience.

D. K.

Went on the Dimmi half price lunch deal, the food was delicious. Had samosas, fish coconut curry & chicken curry. Could not fault the flavours. The staff were good. The decor lacks a bit to character but it was clean and fresh. Cannot wait to go back again.

D. M.

I went there and organised my surprise bridal party. The staff were so lovely and helped me with the surprise proposal, they had no idea. It was great! On top of that the food and service was fantastic. Thank you for such a great experience!

J. M.

Staff where lovely and very informative. Our waiter was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Food was also out of this world! We had a 4 course BBQ feast! I would highly recommend.

T. L.

The food was delicious. We had a chicken biriyani for the main. It came with a pastry lid which seemed quite unique to me. It was like a fusion of Indian and western food. The view out side was breathtaking. The staff were friendly and the service was great

K. P.

Had an amazing time there. We went there for my husband's birthday celebration. Food, services, views everything was just perfect....really love it. They also surprised us with a special desert with candles. Staffs are very friendly....Sujit was very nice to us. One of the best Indian restaurant in Sydney....will definitely come again.

A. A.

1) Really need to improve their customer service. 2) Was surprised to see the deteriorated quality of food this time! We have always been there for any special occasion and the food quality used to be good. But this time, the Daal was watery, too much oil in all the curries (Veg), Naan was just okay etc. 3) Only the starters (in the veg banquet) were good. Will visit again for the view (from the balcony) but with the hope of improved customer service and food quality.

S. S.

Just visited this restaurant this sunday for dinner , let me tell you this thing this is one of the best restaurant i have ever been to in sydney . I have tried palak patta chat , soya chap and tandoori chicken as entree , it was amazing . Then for dessert i would highly recommend Rose Brulle , it was wonderful as well . Worth visiting this place . 👌

K. D.

I highly recommend this place to visit for mouth watering food ••• the most outstanding thing is there presentation of food even in the busy time❤️ LV to visit this place

C. K.

A group of us celebrated a friend’s b’day there last night. We sat at the balcony with a beautiful view of Darling Harbour city lights. The staff were friendly and attentive in explaining the dishes and gave us a few recommendatons. We enjoyed the gol guppa, papri chaat, a few curries and most especially the chicken biryani which was baked in puff pastry. And I loved the mushroom naan which I’ve never tried before - so much flavour in it I could eat it by itself without dipping into the curries. The tamarind rasa cocktail was delicious too. Will definitely revisit for the amazing mushroom naan & biryani!

M. A.

We had a very nice meal consisting of vegetarian items. The various dishes were all tasty and had distinct flavours. The entree portion sizes for the papdi chaat and aloo tikki were on the small size but mains were generous. In particular the okra dish and the tadka dhal were very good. The interior decor needs a bit of revamp, especially towards the end of the restaurant near the rest rooms. Service was prompt and responsive. We visited during the Vivid festival so could take in the lights and fireworks displays on show. Overall it was a very pleasant experience.

A. R.

We celebrated a milestone and treated our group of 25 friends to the Royal silver thali banquet!! All our guests thoroughly enjoyed the gastronomic experience, the great water views and warm hospitality. The team of hosts were so courteous and accomodating. Compliments to the chefs for creating a mouthwatering menu for vegetarians, and even veganised it where required!! Thanks for organising it all, and making it memorable for us! Zaaffran is our favourite Indian eatery, and now our friends know why!! We have been visiting for over ten years and it is consistently good! Highly recommend!

Y. S.

Amazing experience.That should probably be 6 out of 5stars. Superb Indian Jain food options available. A perfect lunch date destination for us. We cannot forget the complimentary Ras Malai Dessert we got. Thank you.

L. A.

Really good food. We ordered king prawn and beetroot chips as a start and burramindi coconut curry. Everything is tasty. The staff are very friendly to our 2 year old son. Highly recommended.

s. s.

We had our little one’s birthday lunch at Zaaffran today. The food was excellent and the staff were so attentive to our requirements. I was completely at ease. Yogesh was the one who took care of us from the beginning till the end (carried our bags for us literally up to the station) and Vicki, the manager on site left no stones unturned to make this a fantastic occasion for us. Good job you guys and we will definitely come back for more !

M. P.

Went on a relatively quiet Thursday night. Darling Harbour isn't the best spot for a restaurant but this one seemed a bit more quiet, and one of the better options. Staff were friendly and accommodating, and the service was great. The food was OK but not great

A. C.

We went to relive our first dinner. It was just as amazing as it was when we went the first time. We got really good recommendations on the menu and the food turned out amazing.

S.

The restaurant was ok, but the cocktail had no kick to it, I'd say hardly any alcohol. I find Indian food tastes mostly the same anyway. Majority of the staff were friendly.

연.

Kind and delicate customer service. Very delicious food.

s. V.

The place is amazing and the food is just great. Thanks Mayank and team for the right suggestions. Great place, awesome food perfect for a quality time and special occasions. Thanks guys ! Would love to be back again!

T. H. M.

Incredible Indian food with great service in a smart, waterside setting. If the weather is nice request an outdoor table on the balcony to take in the Darling Harbour views. Looking forward to returning and trying more dishes.

P. E.

Nice views and atmosphere. Staff and boss was friendly and provided great service. We had a big group and caused them some confusion but they happily accommodated. Great food and we had a great team lunch! Thanks

A. C.

Lovely ambience, I can go there just to have the great harbor views. Food is nice, I would specifically want to mention the great customer service of our hostess Simran. She is a lovely girl with exceptional customer service skills and a lovely smile on her face. People like her bring more positive reviews to places like Zaafran. Will visit again soon.

r. a.

We went with family. Very good service and best food in sydney. The guy Mayank very welcoming. I had try many indian restaurants but Zaffren is the best. See you guys soon 👍👍

V. I. S.

Most consistent Indian food in Sydney. Have been there more than two dozen times, never disappointed. The banquet is very generous in size and tasty as well.

H. T.

We had the banquet between four of us. Beautiful food and lots of it. But it was too much and very rich. We had a half price deal so was definitely worth it, would absolutely come again.

R. R.

One of the best places for Indian food in Sydney. Every dish is cooked and presented in Master Chef style. The Chicken Biryani is a must try at this location. You need to order 20 minutes earlier for the Biryani. I have also had the best Salmon dish in Indian style here. The prices are a bit expensive. But given the location of the restaurant and the quality of food, it is worth a visit for special occasions.

J. G.

This is one of the well known indian restaurants. The food is good. Not too spicy and well modified to meet the Australian palate. Good drinks too. Go with your family or friends or colleagues. Been here for my anniversary too.

P. M.

We had our anniversary dinner and they made us feel heaven. Food was awesome served with bottle of wine. Ice cream is a must try.. My wife is happy.. So do I.

M. M.

You can have delicious Indian Food with cool surrounding and lovely crowd

N. A.

Someone asked me on Quora: Which Indian restaurant (across the globe) have you been to and what did you like about it? My vote goes to Zaaffran, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW, Australia. I have been there three times over the years and have loved both the food and ambience.

k. b.

The food and service is great. Tandoori chicken is one of the best. Service is very good as well. To reach this location, your best bet is to take public transport. You can also enjoy fireworks every alternate Sat at darling harbour.

L. F. S.

The food was really good and the service was equally the same We had the lamb mince and cheese naan bread and that was great. Good taste and flavours and the naan was nice and fluffy. For main we had the Biryani rice/chicken and tandoori chicken pieces with tamarind and coconut. Both very good and really tasty. We also had the garlic naan and that was great too. No complaints! the staff were very accommodating and helpful with the menu and even apologising for the wait when it hadn't even been long. The view is beautiful. Definitely will come back.

E. L.

Great collection of Indian food. Their lamb is definitely a must try! Their large baked biryani is mouth watering. I can go back anytime with friends and family!

S. G.

Very nice food and ambience. I have never each such a tasty egg plant.

R. v. V.

A mix of authentic Indian food (the biryani is great) and modern finesse (beetroot patties, beef ribs). The service has improved significantly compared to around two years ago (when we used to go there for the food in spite of the service...).

C. T.

One of the best in Darling Harbour since many years for Indian food. Chef and owner Vikrant Kapoor has been serving Sydneysiders for many years with his delicious modern Indian dishes. Over the top service and fantastic views.

D. P.

For the 'touristy' location on Darling Harbour, this I'd actually consistently very good indian food. If I'm looking for good lunch venue then this is probably ideal. However not something I would do for dinner. Might just have been the 1 time we were there but service was all over the place.

A. P.

having great time with families, celebrating my moms bday with a beautiful scenery

c. B.

I had lunch today with my grandson and we both found the food exceptional. Service was great and the ambiance just right looking out over Darling Harbour. Would definitely recommend.

P. f.

Been here a few times and tonight was here for a friend's birthday. Food was delicious And the service was great. The view is always amaZing and they have a great wine list. Well priced for the location Will definitely come back !

S. S.

The food here is good and a bit expensive and the customers here pay not only for the food but also for great views of the Darling Harbour and hence the price. The place caters for locals and also for the multitude of tourists that come to Sydney and darling harbour. The entrees are similar to other Indian restaurants. The Biryani here is great and has a lovely covering on the top which makes it stay nice and hot. The food caters for muslims and last when I ate they used to serve Halal food but it is better to check if you are a Muslim.

A. W.

We are from Mumbai and for the first time visited ZAAFFRAN RESTAURANT IN DARLING HARBOURS and the hospitality is extremely praise worthy. More over the food stuffed was hygienic and having good taste.It is surely a good Indian restaurant and I recommend you must try once.

s. s.

Delicious food and very friendly and welcoming staff. Accommodate your taste and requirements very well. Even helped me in arranging a birthday card and candles for my mother . 😊

K. S.

Delectable, authentic Indian food and friendly staff. Zaaffran is one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Sydney! Value for money is great for a group of 3-4 people.

V. A.

We enjoyed the water front view, courteous service and delicious food (e.g. Mahi Sartaj, Butter Chicken). The servings are of decent size to match the price. The minimum spend restriction is not enforced. Worth visiting. Highly recommend.

A. R.

I love going to Zaaffran. This is one of our favorite restaurant. I like sitting in the Alfresco with great views. Vegetarian food is excellent. especially the beetroot yoghourt dipping for paneer is awesome. Overall it is a very good place to have indian food.

J. N.

Amazing food but dead customer service. Very impressed with the quality, presentation and taste of the food but it kills your impression if served 50mins after you have ordered & a change will take another 30 mins. Have a night spare to have dinner or you ruin all your plans ☺

H. P.

Highly recommended. My husband and I went for the anniversary dinner, the view of outside table was exquisite and the vegetarian food was extremely delicious, staff was proud olite and we couldn't decide if the food was best or the service..

D. D.

The food was good here, i have visited Zaaffran 4-5 times, excellent quality but very very poor serving size, the price for the quantity is way to high. Average cost per person for vegetarian food, without alcohol and desserts cost $60-$70 pp which is way to dearer.

A. U.

Fifth visit here - always exceptional food and service. Have tried most of the menu, some dishes better than others . Stick to the classics - paneer , gol guppa , aloo gobi, beef vindaloo, naans and biryani - cannot go wrong. Will be back next holiday

C. L.

Very nice food. Friendly service. Have been there many times and will continue for many times in the future. Take your pick of indoor or outdoor seating, based on the weather at the time.

b. a.

I was totally dissatisfied with their mixed vegetable curry, I was expecting to have Indian vegetables not zucchini... they should probably think of changing the name to zucchini curry rather than mixed vegetable curry. Other than that the food was tasty.

T. T.

Ambiance and quality of service are great! Some of the interesting side sauces of the kebabs, but the food quality is somehow strange. Butter chicken made me sick a lil.

s. k.

Best Indian I had in Sydney Australia, the chicken tenders called as kababs are awesome to taste, I had impressed my American friend who is always afraid of Indian food because of the spice, but he was impressed to the core and you know what, he ordered the second chicken kabab just because of the taste, its a bit costly but cool and I liked the indian food taste, home away from home, thats what I could say about this place, nice view adds to it. I have taken nice pictures of the food and the embience which I am sure my wife would love to see. Overall nice place to eat and love it.

T. B.

Had a wonderful experience with my family here. I had to reschedule my booking a few times due to personal reasons and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly in managing my booking every time and did their best in fitting us in at short notice. Great service.

T. D.

It's ok. Expensive compared to other Sydney's indian restaurants. Worth paying for location not for food. One major thing " 5$ per person additional charges to get the table on Sunday and public holiday..!!!!" Because of big name I think owners become greedy.

A. G.

Of course the best food in the best place in Australia. Very clean restaurant, very friendly staff specially Sujit. The food is incredibly tastful. I tried samosa and nan with chees as starter and it was very delicious. For the main food chicken biryani and it was excellent.

G. J.

Great food, but more importantly excellent service. From the wait staff to manager on duty, very attentive and friendly. It was our first time there but we will definitely be back!

H. K.

Awesome food and equally good view...5 stars. Good n quick service. Friendly staff. Great focus on cleanness. Well deserved rating. Keep it up.

A. M.

Have been dining around and found the food flavour really perfect for anyone.... The simple food and taste has been enjoyed by myself as well as friends. for someone who does not have much information about food cant go wrong here, the staff has been really helpful with explaning the details of the food and its falvours.

A.

Great food, friendly and attentive staff, amazing views. Perfect place for a date night, we really enjoyed our time and food was delicious. Will definitely come back!

M. G.

Excellent Indian restaurant, I think the best in Sydney. I keep coming back here. Innovative vegetarian food. Great service. Pleasant views, nice sitting on the balcony.

S. M. J.

It is the second time I have visited Zaffran and both the times quality of the food has been awesome. I enjoyed vegetarian and my friends liked the non vegetarian food as well. This place is wheel chair accessible. It has good views of darling harbour. Great place for groups.

S. D.

They have very good and unique menu selection which is not often found in many other restaurants. The service is good and all staff are friendly and happy to assit. Family friendly with very good views of the beautiful darling harbour.

J. R.

I've been to Zaffran for evening dinner and day time lunch on Sunday. Inside and outside dinning options. They have a wide selection of indian food, and at the appropriate level of spiciness. Good selection of wines, and beers. If the weather is nice I recommend sitting outside and enjoying a pleasant experience.

S. C.

Great views. Good food. Moderate to high prices. Fast service. Visited multiple times. Located in scenic darling harbour

J. L.

I came here with Groupon voucher, there was a problem with my voucher but manager kindly fixed it. Everything was great! I came here on my birthday, they even had a surprise dessert for me. Great service, great food, great views!

P. J.

Thoroughly enjoyed Zaaffran's delicious creations of contemporary Indian cuisine. The skewers and curries were tasty and well-presented, the canapes delightfully fun and innovative. Absolute favourite was the mushroom naan. Service was warm and courteous. Spectacular panoramic views of Darling Harbour.

P. M.

Dining at Zaffaran was a wonderful experience!!! The service was exceptional thanks to Prakash who was serving us...the tandoori prawns are to die for...

Y. S.

Love the food. Been there multiple times but it is high time to introduce more variety in the menu. The lamb chops is a must have.

K. Y.

Like the harbour view and the good food. Food is not too spicy and thus I like it. The prawn dish is my favourite. Staff are friendly and will go back there again.

S. G.

One of my regular eats in Sydney. I have a stack of Indian born friends whom i frequent Zaafran with as they love how authentic the food tastes. The only thing better than the food is the view over Darling Harbour to the city. If you do visit be sure to try the Mushroon Naan!

R. M.

Had dinner at Zaaffran with a couple of friends. The most expensive meal I've had in quite a while, but well worth it - amazing food. [Update: I came back a couple of months later and ordered a more "normal" meal (ie., not a banquet). Still awesome food and fantastic service, and a very sensible price].

A. C.

Best Indian cuisine in Sydney!!!. Their chai infused creme brule is by far my favourite dessert. Totally loved it!! Staff were super friendly and timely too.

J. R.

A fine dining twist on the Indian cuisine. Must try the Biryani and Beef ribs. Both are cooked to perfection and will hit all the right spots.

R. V.

I have tried Indian food at many places but nothing can beat what i get in Zaffran at darling harbour. They serve the best Dum biryani. Awesome view of darling harbour. It is much more expensive than other Indian restaurants, but the food is worth it.

E. L.

Excellent food. Fantastic service.

J. G.

Food is okay. Ordered okra which had oily texture. Would have used less oil. Ambiance is nice.

P. V.

Good quality indian food by the happening harbour side.

D. P. S.

Indian food at its best in Sydney. A great view on Darling Harbour coupled with some classic Indian cuisine, you cannot go wrong when you are in the mood for Indian food in Sydney CBD. Best ones - Chicken Tikka, Lamb Madras. Also try the buffet option ending with an amazing dessert of Rasgulla, Gulab Jamun or Indian style ice cream!

P. M.

Awesome food taste. One of the best in Sydney. Bit on expensive side but taste is worth the money. Will come back!

B.

Very good place to go for indian food me and my girlfriend got a banquet for 2 people and 3 drinks between only cost us $100.50 the service was very respectful and always willing to help i really could't doubt anything about this restaurant not too mention how clean it was. i would give this place 6/5 if i could

a. m.

The food is good, ambience is good, the location is great but the service is a bit dull. Not downright bad but a bit dull. Especially on crowded evenings but still overall a recommended place to dine on weekends and otherwise. Definitely will go again.

R. Y.

One of my favourite Indian restaurants. Delicious curries and mushroom truffle naan. Paneer and the black dahl curries were so good. My favourite dish, biryani is also a must have!

V. D.

Been going here for years. Best indian food in sydney, great customer service, and excellent views. Not really sure what more you could expect.

N. A.

Good food pairs with the perfect location! The view is fantastic and the vibes are awesome. Recommended.

V. C.

This is a fantastic place. Great Indian food with a lovely view from the deck. The beetroot patties in starters are must try.

J. N.

Service and food are amazing, loved the lamb curry, its a must have. Special mention to our server Sujit, who went an extra mile to enhance our good experience.

S. P.

The food was amazing... Kudos to the chef Sujeet... Loved the desserts..

P. M.

Food is delicious and not heavy on stomach and pocket either... They care about their customer and their likes... Recommended for family and friends .Ambiance is quit relaxing and perfect of Indian dinner....will visit again...

M. H.

One of the best Indian restaurants in Sydney. Great cus. Service, delic. Food & beautiful view. Yes a bit overpriced but worth it

S. S.

Good Indian food. Like the fact that they have smaller portions which were also more for one person. A bit on the expensive side. Great view of the darling harbour.

M. D. A.

Booked table for 2 though groupon, people there are so nice and smooth. Food was good and service was great. Would like to come back again.

H. D.

Great Indian food with amazing hospitality and friendly staff.... Do visit to experience the great taste of India when away from India..... It has the real Indian flavours catering to all the taste buds, be it Indian or Aussie...... Must visit!!!!

V. D.

Best place to be in the city. Must visit if you are in the city for Indian food. The owner is helpful and accommodating.

J. S.

Superb place to catch up and lovely food.

A. C.

We recently on March 2nd did 21st birthday of our daughter, just like to thank Avinash & the team for their hard work, proffessionlism and great food which was so tasty, thank you all for making our event so successful, and the Manager Avinash - thanks for your wonderful effort

O. v.

i been to this restaurant and its now my top list, its highly reccomended for eating dinner date, the location is superb overlooking the city and they are fine dining, food is great, i love their bbq deal. easy to get there and lots of parking at the back.

J. P.

More like an indian fusion than straight Indian food. Obviously awesome location, service average to above average. Would recommend nearly everything except any of the fish dishes!

Z. A.

Staff is beautiful and friendly, the view is also picturesque, and the food is DELICIOUS, like my second favourite ever, it is best to go with a Groupon deal, but still ever want to have a good day, go and eat there, everything is perfect, I should emphasise on the staff's kindness!!

S. L.

Customer service well exceeded expectations - friendly staff

R. K.

amazing food, amazing staff.

A. V.

Consistently delicious food and great customer service with a lovely view and ambience. We visit often and haven't left disappointed yet!

J. B.

Yummy food, great value for money... so much within the banquet. Flavours were explosive. Great service from Nand and the team!!!! Coming back for sure!!!

A. A.

Its completely based on the expectation I had about Indian food.. no problem with quality, location, ambiance but the taste and authenticity of indian food is miles away..

V. V.

Great staff.. Food is excellent.. Snacks quantity bit less.. For 25 dollar chicken kebabs got only 3 pieces.. Nd same for other snacks

G. C.

Awesome place to have a romantic dinner. Our host, Nand, was excellent and made sure our Birthday celebration went smooth. Highly recommended!!!!

N. K.

Fine Dining on Saturdays can really cheer you up! Hot and spicy Indian food tailored to Western tastebuds and a view of the Darling harbour fireworks! What more can you ask for?

J. B.

Really enjoyed the vegetarian banquet and the service was also very good. Best Indian food I've had in a very long time.

E. C.

I had food yesterday at Zaffran, i would say it's average food and quite expensive. Gol guppa and Firni are below average and Biryani is just at the right mark. I am sure people can find better places in Sydney.

S. P.

High quality Indian food. Great view of Harbour Bridge. I had a lovely dinner sitting outside.

M. K.

Had my anniversary lunch here. Bbq banquet with seafood options minimum two people. Awesome food and service.

V. V.

The manager and the friendly crew were very generous to have the delicious food on the balcony...the reason being its the best place to watch the saturday night fireworks on darling harbour...its a must to try the dessert combo...

W.

Average quality food but even with the 50% off from dimmi, the value for money was pretty poor. Friendly staff and nice views

S.

The food was lovely and the staff are very friendly. The views looking over darling harbour are great.

M. T.

10/10 service and ambiance is just perfection

K. P.

Execellent place to have indian food. Great location. Prices of dishes are average, food quality is great with polite customer service. Good place to have diinner on saturdays to enjoy fireworks

P. K.

Awesome Indian food with a great view of Darling Harbour. The service is pretty good even on busy nights.

C. L.

Wow, dinner there last night. Incredible view, friendly and warm wait staff, and very very tasty food - the prawn curry particularly awesome

T. A.

Amazed at how perfect the beet root starter was. Good service and very good food. Do need to be aware of the 35pp inside and 50pp outside minimum spend

a. g.

Best dinner, came here first time on birthday and got special treat... food is good... time is excelent and service is awsome.. going to come again.

P. F.

Greate service and food and view. We ordered lemon baramundi and lamb in souce with garlic bread on side.

D. C.

Was there on Monday and had fish curry and beef ribs along with some starters. Great food and great service. Would definitely go back.

N. D.

Great position overlooking Darling Harbour/Cockle Bay. Food is really tasty - and it's great to see so many choices for vegetarians. Excellent, friendly service.

A. B.

One of the best Indian restaurants in Sydney with equally great views. Ensure that you ask for a seating outside and enjoy the view

N. S.

Delicious food and fantastic service!!

I. I.

right in the heart of darling harbour its just so perfectly placed ...has cuisine from indian to pakistani....it has very lovely ambience and feel to it.its a fine dining restaurant....but is worth paying up for good food than eating at low end places and cribbing over quality..so its your pick...

V. K.

Food: Amazing and authentic Indian Food Price: Little too over pricey - but worth good food Ambiance: Amazing ambiance, lots of open space Service: Average - below average sometimes

A.

Used to be an awesome restaurant but now all it really has going is the view.

J. S.

A night to remember... the food, ambience and above all the services. They went out of their way to help us celebrate 75th birthday of our mum. Thanks heaps!

M. P.

Good food and good atmosphere. They prepared a table in a quiet area as we mentioned that we had a pram. We appreciate that.

J.

Amazing restaurant! The food is fantastic! Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend the platter !!

A. M.

The food is absolutely amazing. The staff truly was friendly.

N. S.

Food was good and the banquet at 50% was good value. However, a few peope in our group fell sick after eating here.

A. K.

Amazing waterfront spacious Indian restaurant.. Great location great food Must try beetroot patty. Owner Avinash ji is very friendly.

M. m.

Fantastic place to eat either with a group or just a couple. Excellent customer service and food perfect . Thank you for a wonderful evening.

K. D.

First time at Zaffaran yesterday & absolutely amazing! First class all around.... will definitely be back & would certainly recommend. Kev & Dee

m. a.

Have been dining at Zaaffran’s for the last few years with my family. Last night, as always, the food was excellent, the staff were friendly and efficient and we had a wonderful evening.

J. M.

The food was great , very tasty, service was bit slow and all over the place otherwise would have received 5 stars, great views

S. P.

Zaaffran Indian Restraunt has a great lay out with amazing customer service, unsure of what to order we were recommended to try the chicken biriyani, it basically came in a pie, and as you open the top of the pie up the Biriyani was jam packed in it, Was amazing, A Must try!

M. G.

Enjoyed a dinner. The food was amazing n special thanks to Sujit who gives a best table service. Thank u so much to made my birthday dinner special. Matang Gor

A. C.

One of the finest place for Indian and Australian foodies to taste the indian spices. Beautiful ambience and located on the darling harbour.

R. G.

Awesome Indian cuisines. Fabulous taste, hygienic and great ambience.. Courteous staff... Highly recommend..!

P. M.

Had a group birthday dinner here and the service was great even though the place was really busy. Interesting menu - great view

P. D.

Ambience was good, and food was scrumptious. I went there along with my Aussie friends and they all liked it.

S. K. v.

You can find everything you need if U need if you are Nepalese indian or middle eastern. Good option of meat and grocery item,less on vegetable and fruit.

r. k.

We went to Zaaffran for my work team's lunch, Avinash there helped us have an amazing customised menu and the staff took good care of us and most importantly the food was amazing, really reccomended!

A. G.

best food, amazing views!! hospitality was amazing!! highly recommend

S. K.

Awsome food we had the banquet for two... very friendly staff will definitely go back...

J. C.

Sensational food, great service, fantastic view. Can't wait to return. Delicious.

A. c.

The food was decent but nothing really amazing, especially for this price! The location and the place in itself is pretty nice though.

J. F.

Nice location and atmosphere but the food is lacking that wow factor. With the minimum spend and public holiday surcharge I won't be coming back.

R. S.

Great view, nice service and little above average Indian food. 1 star less just because the food is over priced...!

J. M.

Great food, good service, very good location. On the downside the wine was dissapointing and overpriced and on balance a bit too expensive.

Y. M.

Outstanding food, service and location! A must go for an amazing experience.

K. W.

It's the best Indian Restaurant in Darling Harbour. Exceptional service, great tandoor. Great for a special occasion.

V. C.

Delicious food. Everything was amazing from Cocktails to dessert.

D. J.

Really good aloo gobi along with onion kulcha. Totally worth it. Very good and professional service given by Kirat- took special care of providing good customer experience.

S. P.

Amazing view with an amazing food.

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