Zaffraan - Midden Oosters Restaurant Amsterdam in Frankendael

Good service and top quality food.

Delicious flavors and good food! Definitely recommended, we are satisfied and will be back more often!

Nice food , super friendly staff.

we came at 9:30pm to order for takeaway and were pleasantly surprised with the portions and food quality! very delicious and superb food ✨

I came with My boyfriend! the food is just amazing andthe atomsphere is great! i recommend!

Honestly, without flattery or exaggeration, the food is very delicious, the service is top-notch, and the treatment is respectful.

You find the authentic Iraqi taste of food!

The food is absolutely delicious! The kebabs, in particular, are amazing! 😍😍😍

Ordered the Quzi, lamb kebab, and kunafe. The food was extremely delicious and the server was very lovely. Will be coming here again and again!

we had such a beautiful time there! the service and the food was amazing only to recommend, I also loved the ambiance!!

The food is very delicious and the service is very classy.

The food was very good, and the service was excellent.

Top-notch Iraqi kebab, I always recommend it

Best kebab and good dish in a nice server

Very tasty and good food! Perfect Iraqi kebab

Amazing food full of flavor, super fast service and super sweet people, we will be back

From the moment I walked in until the very end, it was perfect. The service was friendly, and the food was incredibly delicious and prepared quickly. I recommend everyone to dine at Zaafraan.

The food at this restaurant is really great. We love it, and that is the reason we keep coming back again and again. Unfortunately, the service is terrible, and this has happened several times. The last time we visited, we were still eating when a staff member started cleaning the entire room. He was mopping the floor, and the smell of the cleaning products was very strong. He was also moving tables and chairs around, making a huge amount of noise while we were trying to eat. We politely informed the staff that it was disturbing us, but unfortunately, the cleaning continued. We could no longer enjoy our food, so we eventually had to leave. It is a real shame because we genuinely love the food. I hope the restaurant will improve its service and be more considerate of customers who are still eating.

Unfortunately, the restrooms are consistently very dirty and poorly maintained. This has happened on several of my visits, so I really hope the management pays more attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the bathrooms.

The restaurant is wonderful, the food is delicious, and the service is excellent and fast.

Air conditioning was off on a hot day! People who visit here are mostly from Iraq, so it’s emotional for them to rate 5! but food is not tasty!

Honestly, and this isn't an advertisement, I'd like to share my experience at Zafran Restaurant. The food is excellent, and the service is also top-notch. I highly recommend it, especially for those who want to eat Iraqi kebab.

Another over rated restaurant! 1. My food was not even heated. The lady brought the naan, after five min/ i started eating the stew. 2. All sofa like tabel were written reserved, though there was only one family in the whole restaurant. Still she made me sit in a small tabel which was keep moving and refused me when I asked whether I can sit in the sofa! (because she identified me as some solo brown foreign tourist). She didnt even bother to smile, but she was smiling and talking to another family of three! (they ordered little than mine). The whole one hour, no other people came; so the reserved board is fake! 3. Super market mint tea was served as moroccan tea for seven Euro!

Amazing food and excellent service.

Had a very good time with the family here in this restaurant. The service was so beatiful that you wouldn't regret coming here.

Great and warm atmosphere The restaurant owner came to chat with us personally and the staff are really kind and accommodating. The food is delicious and generous in amount. We came all the way from London and happy that we did come to try it. Thank you

Excellent and wonderful service

Good Iraqi food. Excellent service. Friendly staff

Very good and authentic food! You can feel everything is homemade ! We’ll come back

I went there today and ordered rice. An hour later she came back saying the rice was sold out. Weird.

Really enjoyed my visit! The food was delicious, the service was good, and the prices were surprisingly affordable for the quality you get. A great place with tasty dishes and a nice atmosphere.

Exceptional and worth trying. Thank you to all the restaurant staff; they were cheerful and welcoming, always smiling, and the food was wonderful and flawless.

We had a delicious meal. Neat and clean. Friendly staff.

Hardly anything on the menu for vegans. They are used to putting yogurt in everything. So watch out, in the hummus and tahini sauce too!! I sent the fries back because they were barely cooked, had no color, and they dare to charge 15.00 with a straight face. Truly, what a shameless display.. There really are better options in Amsterdam than this restaurant.. I had been looking forward to eating here, but it was a huge disappointment.

The food here is always really incredibly delicious + lovely people work there!

Authentic Middle East food, everything was super fresh and delicious from the hummus and tabouleh, the mix grilled was amazing! Definitely going back.

This was the first time I ate here, but definitely not the last! The food was incredibly delicious. Everything was fresh, from the warm homemade bread from the tanoor to the delicious kebabs and mezze. Additionally, the people are very hospitable and friendly. Thank you! We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu, including the Qozi. Until next time! 👋

Delicious food and fantastically sweet service!

The restaurant is worth a visit. The entire staff is friendly and helpful, especially Nadeem and Naba.

Food is very delicious All dishes are well done with homemade taste The staff are welcoming The arabic iraqi environment are wonderful We are here as tourists and we are daily here coming from another district 2 hours far. But the taste deserve to come After the meal, the great taste of Iraqi tea and arabic sweet The restaurant is very easy to reach by public transportation

Came from Rotterdam, had a delicious meal, definitely recommended.. I will definitely come back for the bread and meze🙃

We had a delicious meal and were kindly received and served!

Very good food and fast aswell reccomend it to All of you 10/10 food i reccomend the Kebab.

The most delicious food I've ever had! The best restaurant in the Netherlands! Delicious Iraqi bread and delicious kebabs. Thank you!

We had a great dinner at Zaffraan. First time we ever eat food from Irak and we really enjoyed it. We recommend this restaurant.

Very bad, tasteless mixed grill, never again.

We were there with our 13-month-old toddler and the staff were very nice and smiling at our toddler the whole time. The toddler really enjoyed it!! The food was also delicious and came out nice and quickly (handy with such a little one). They also indicated how long it would take, so if you want to stay longer, that is possible too.

It was absolutely delicious!!! Each dish had its own unique flavor... the meat was incredibly tender... the bread was amazing 🥰🥰🥰 The staff was very friendly and helpful :) Thank you!!! We'll definitely be back when we're in Amsterdam again.

That was the best kebab of my life! I will definitely come back here.

Authentic and delicious middle eastern food - find a bike and head out to this place! The people running the restaurant are fantastic as well: very friendly and great food recommendations.

The average of the reviews really says it all. If you think you know what good kebab tastes like, then you haven't been here yet. Taste, texture, smell. Everything is perfect. The most delicious (including vegetarian) other dishes, sauces, and drinks. Let your curiosity for the unknown guide you. Another highlight is the delicious homemade flat pull-apart bread from the wood-fired oven with sesame seeds and a little oil to soak up the sauces. You simply can't stop. What remains is the warm and wonderful hospitality. Michelin would say: worth a detour. A place we are going to take other people to.

Great job, their food and service are outstanding, the best restaurant and their food is clean.

The food is awesome the staff are so friendly YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS RESTAURANT :) :)

The food is delicious. The staff and service were fast and efficient. 🌟 The tandoor bread was fresh. Highly recommended! 😍💫

So delicious. Fantastic bread and fantastic meat.

I had a mixed grill here. The food was tasty, but to be honest, I’ve had better. The portions were fine and everything was well prepared. The atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant and the service was friendly and prompt. I was there at a quiet time, so I can't really judge what it's like when it's busy. All in all, a fine experience, but not necessarily a place that really stands out for me.

What an amazing experience! I ate the best hummus I have ever tasted here: deliciously creamy, full of flavor, and prepared with so much care. But the kebab was also truly exceptional — juicy, perfectly seasoned, and perhaps the best kebab I have ever eaten. You can taste the quality and the passion in every dish. It really must also be said that the pleasant atmosphere we felt there and the nice people working there added something extra. Highly recommended for anyone who loves good food. I will definitely be back!

Unfortunately, my experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The hygiene leaves much to be desired: there were dirty tablecloths and the glasses were not clean. The staff and management should pay more attention to the cleanliness and maintenance of the establishment. Additionally, I did not find the food very tasty and it did not meet my expectations. I was therefore surprised by the large number of positive reviews, as my experience was completely different from what I had expected based on the reviews. For these reasons, I unfortunately cannot recommend this restaurant for dining.

What a fantastic kebab! It's definitely the best in Amsterdam.

Great food and great service.. owner extremely nice

The best kebab’s we have had in Amsterdam. The service was lovely and warm but most importantly the food was delicious. We ordered the kebab zaffran and kebab lamb, both were juicy and grilled to perfection. The lemon mint drink was also a highlight.

Honestly, this restaurant deserves five stars. The food is delicious and has an authentic Iraqi flavor. The grilled meats were beautifully prepared and tasty, and the bread was hot and fresh. The service is excellent; the staff are respectful and greet customers with a smile. The place is clean and tidy, and the atmosphere is comfortable. It's one of the best Iraqi restaurants I've tried in Amsterdam, and hopefully, it won't be my last visit. May God bless them and grant them success. ★★★★★

We had made a reservation but no table was ready. We weren't allowed to sit inside but had to go to the bay window. It was incredibly noisy. I didn't really feel welcome. I had read good reviews but the food was disappointing. I had pointed out saffron rice on the menu but received different rice. I didn't like it. Because it suddenly got very busy, I asked someone a few times but unfortunately no one had time. By the time the meat ran out, someone came to ask what was wrong. They did offer to serve the rice after all, but I didn't want it anymore. I didn't have to pay for it either. A shame, I had high expectations.

We're a regular because you always can expect a delicious food plus friendly service. We adore the crispy welcome bread and hummus. Go for Zaffraan kebab! Absolutely delicious!

I stayed in Amsterdam for 6 days and the most delicious food I tried was saffron Restaurant. They have 100% halal food their Iraqis kabab is very delicious beside other dishes. Nice location with available parking and amazing restaurant atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff. Definitely coming again.

Authentic Iraqi food and desserts, the taste overall was excellent, and one of few halal restaurants that don’t serve alcohol, which gives peace of mind while eating. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and they serve respectable portions to the price, making it a must visit for anyone nearby or anyone that crosses paths with this place.

Amazing food, very tasty, a true pearl in Amsterdam! Very friendly service, highly recommended!

Honestly, everything was wonderful. We entered the place, and there were two of us. We wanted to sit by the window, and he told us that this table could accommodate eight people, and someone more than us might come. He understood that we wanted to sit by the window and let us sit. The food was more than wonderful, honestly, it was like home-cooked food and had a lovely taste. The girl who was there was very kind and respectful. Honestly, the whole place was lovely and deserves five stars.

Amazing food! Highly recommend to try their bread!

The service took a little time before the staff came to take our order, but once the food arrived, everything was absolutely delicious. The Qozi Lamb had a unique, rich flavour and was incredibly tender, even though the portion of rice was a bit small. The Iraqi Kabab was outstanding, full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The restaurant has a very authentic atmosphere that truly makes you feel as if you’re sitting in Damascus, Syria. It’s calm, clean, and tidy, with beautiful Arabic music playing in the background, which adds to the experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Middle Eastern cuisine or wants to try it for the first time. A wonderful and authentic dining experience.

The food was of a high standard. Everything was delicious. Definitely recommended.

The food is particularly delicious for anyone looking for authentic cuisine.

Ordered muhammara, lamb skewer and a pot of black tea. Muhammara smelled slightly of something rotten. The meat was dry, unsalted, and although the menu claims it's marinated, I noticed no flavour or texture enhancements that come from marinating the meat before grilling. The tea was good, though, and the freshly baked flat brad was delicious — that deserves an extra star. Overall experience is something I don't want to repeat.

Delicious food, nice personnel and quick service, recommended!

A wonderful experience at Zaffraan! The kebab is fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. The service is friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home immediately. The atmosphere in the restaurant is also perfect. Definitely recommended if you want to enjoy good food and excellent service. I would love to come back here again!

Visiting from Canada, the kebabs, bread and kunafa were absolutely delicious! Staff were very welcoming too!

Clean restaurant, high-quality food, and excellent service.

The food is delicious and has a unique flavor. The staff is friendly and kind. The portions are very generous and the prices are reasonable.

Tasty and varied food. Friendly people. Reasonable price.

The food was very cold and very expensive.

Delicious food, friendly staff and clean restaurant.

I ate here for the first time yesterday on the recommendation of a colleague. No regrets, the food was delicious and everything was really super tasty and well-seasoned. I have to admit that the saffron kebab is much tastier than the Turkish adana! Furthermore, the service was very friendly and the toilets are super clean too, which says a lot! I will definitely be back here.

Having enjoyed Zaffran in the past, today’s visit was deeply frustrating. The main issues were the excessive wait times and a complete lack of basic table service. We were served our meal without cutlery, and even after escalating the issue to management, the service for our additional orders remained subpar. It was a very poor experience overall.

We went there to eat based on the reviews. The service was very friendly. The food was great. Everything was quick. Excellent value for money. We would definitely go back.

10000/10000 the food is amazing they had so many options

We had a delicious meal! Very friendly service, fast service, and the food was fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommended, we would love to come back here again.

10/10 a lot of food and super tasty came all the way from Sweden and am very satisfied

Amazing food. I went back a second time and the food was even better. So fresh and delicious.

The food is generous portions but the quality is medium, they don't serve alcohol though which we didn't realize ahead of time, something to keep in mind.

Excellent food! We ordered the Machawie which was the mixed grill for 3-4 people but the portion was very generous and in fact it can easily be eaten by 5 people! Loved the taste, the meat was so tender, amazing!! Highly recommended

Came here for dinner, the staff was lovely and the food was absolutely amazing.

The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the staff was friendly. The best kebab in Amsterdam. Definitely recommended.

Delicious food and the price-quality ratio is very good. I would love to eat here every day! Nice people, very hospitable, super nice atmosphere

We had a super delicious meal here, we love going here. Lovely people, it's never a problem if you ask for something, and the service is very fast.

Delicious food and incredibly fresh! The BBQ meat was perfectly cooked—juicy and not dry at all. We ordered the Mashawy Zaffraan for four people, and it was more than enough. Highly recommended!

The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious and the service is excellent. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience; I highly recommend it.

A week ago, we dined at Zfraan restaurant, but unfortunately, our experience was not positive 😕 We ordered two Spa Blue, lentil soup, kibbeh tarabouls, a lamb kebab, and a medium mixed grill with rice 🍽️ To our surprise, everything was served at the same time, whereas normally you get the starter first. My boyfriend pointed this out to the staff. At one point, a staff member came over and indicated that it could be sent back, but that is obviously not ideal – the food gets cold quickly, and that is simply not how it is supposed to be. When we started on the main course later, it took longer to be served, and the food was also not warm enough. We had to ask different waiters for rice multiple times, and by the time we received it, my mixed grill was almost finished. Unfortunately, the rice itself was cold as well. When paying the bill, they asked if the food was tasty, but my experience was already clear by then. Upon arriving home, I had a cola, and later that night, my boyfriend became very ill. He suffered from severe heartburn and vomited. He felt very unwell, and all in all, this was a very disappointing experience for us.

Delicious food and amazing service. Everything was great. Highly recommended!!

Great food, always delicious. Super friendly staff. Quality 100%

The resturant is the best in Amsterdam