Zaffraan - Midden Oosters Restaurant Amsterdam in Frankendael

Food was very delicious with reasonable price.

The food was delicious. I particularly liked the dessert Künefe. The service was very attentive - we were even served flatbread without asking. Hygiene is also particularly important. On the whole we really liked it here. We would come back.

I was really looking forward to trying your food, but unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations. Here's a breakdown of the issues: 1. Muhammara – This didn’t resemble traditional muhammara. It lacked the essential ingredients like pomegranate molasses and walnuts, which are key to its authentic flavour. 2. Falafel – It was neither crunchy nor spicy, and despite the menu stating it came with tahini dressing, none was provided. 3. Lamb Kebab & Kebab Zaffraan – Both were overwhelmingly fatty, making them unpleasant to eat. 4. Naan – This was the one highlight of the meal. Fresh, soft, and delicious. Overall, the food quality was disappointing, especially when compared to other Middle Eastern restaurants I’ve visited. I hope this feedback helps improve your offerings.

Staff were friendly. Cold starters (humus etc.) were also very tasty. I definitely recommend the grill dishes. Kunefe was on the dry side for me. All in all, definitely a tasty meal.

Prime location, decorated very well, Very clean restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food, better to reserve a table because it’s always buisy,

Unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to test the restaurant because our reservation request was answered way too late, so we unfortunately had to go somewhere else to eat. The star is not used for food or service but only for the possibility of reserving a table via the restaurant's homepage. We wanted to reserve a table for 18 at around 1:30 p.m., but didn't receive a reservation confirmation until 6:16 p.m. Maybe we'll try again at another time.

Fantastic catering. Everything tasty and fresh. Highly recommended!

What a great place to taste tradiotional middle eastern food. The kebab was absolutely amazing! Price quality is really goos. We really enjoyed the food and i would reccommend this place.

Delicious food and really enjoyed the warm hospitality. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is perfect for a nice meal with the whole family. Definitely recommended!

The food is clean and delicious, and the restaurant owner and staff are excellent. The service is very excellent and fast, and they have the power of observation. It is the first Iraqi restaurant in which I see the staff asking about the customers’ opinion of the food, and this is a point that counts for the restaurant and its owner. The prices are reasonable and I highly recommend it

Simply put, the food, the service, and the atmosphere are great. I had mixed grill medium with lamb kebab, Tikka ossenhaas, kebab zafraan. The seasonings were great and I loved how nicely grilled they were. Bread with sesami was also tasty.

We ordered catering for my birthday. The food was really next level. Delicious bread and all spreads are homemade and own. Well seasoned and very friendly people. Highly recommended!

Delicious food! Zaffraan provided the food for a party of 50 people; everyone loved it. Lovely people and good service!

Authentic Iraqi Cuisine At Zaffraan everything revolves around tradition and quality. The kitchen specializes in dishes prepared on a charcoal grill and in a traditional clay oven, the tannoer. The result is a range of flavors that are both rich and refined. The lamb kebab, roasted to perfection with a crispy crust and juicy interior, is an absolute must. Served on freshly baked flatbread that absorbs the juices of the meat, this dish offers an unparalleled taste experience.

Ate there yesterday and chicken was out of the freezer, you could barely pierce your butt with a fork it was ice cold. When the employee talked about this, she took it away and still got cold chicken again. Paid 82 euros for 2 people, very disappointed.

The food so tasty super service.

Good service, will definitely come back here🙂

I came to the Saffron Restaurant from Switzerland. I really liked the restaurant and the staff were nice and the food was good. I advise all Iraqis to visit this restaurant. I wish you good luck and success

One of the most beautiful, wonderful and cleanest restaurants in the Netherlands is the Iraqi Saffron Restaurant, Abu Ahmed. The food is very delicious and their treatment is very sophisticated. Now in the mooiste, leukste in other restaurants in Nederland is this Iraqi Saffron Restaurant, Abu Ahmed. This can be used in any way

I came from Switzerland. Thank you for this beautiful restaurant. The food is good and the people are nice. May God grant you success, Lord

Woow wow wow. This place is sooooo amazing! They serve a very very high level food. I swear I enjoyed all my orders and im not exaggerating! Well done!

Incredible food (taste, quality and quantity) and a really good value for money. I’m coming back soon!

Amazing place, the best authentic Iraqi food in Amsterdam, great service, super friendly people

Absolutely incredible! The Iraqi kebab was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled, but the real star of the show was the qozi. Tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb with rich spices and aromatic rice—it was next level. The combination of smoky kebab and the deeply satisfying qozi made this meal unforgettable. Highly recommend to anyone craving authentic Iraqi flavors!”

Delicious food and top service, prices also quite comparable to other restaurants.

On the one hand, the food is delicious, but on the other, I find the service odd. I recommend improving the service: it's not bad, but on the three occasions I've been there, I've been served very late. It's a shame because I love the food.

I like really the food tast and quality! But we order 4 times patatas,bread, glass, spoon but they didnt pay attention to us and bring them! The services really not good!

We had a nice time with my friends, kebab was really good, bread and everything is freshly prepared

Today I ate tikka chicken with bread, unfortunately the chicken was not cooked enough because I had thrown up at home. Service could be a bit friendlier, I had the feeling that they forgot everything and had to keep repeating. Well never again for me

the kebab is realy tender and juicy has tons of flavour and the restaurant looks nice and service is nice and the free bread IS SOOOOO GOOD

We visited Zaffraan for a work team dinner, but after we were ignored by the wait staff for over 40 minutes, we got up and left. Several tables around us who arrived long after we arrived were already on their second courses, but we didn't even have our drinks orders taken yet let alone ordered dinner. This was even after several attempts at getting the waitresses attention. Very poor experience for us.

Our group of five waited 20 minutes without receiving a menu. Eventually, I had to get up and grab one myself, and even then, we had to repeatedly ask the waiter to take our order. After a total of 40 minutes with no service, we decided to leave. The experience was frustrating, the service was unacceptable, and we never felt welcome.

Great food, totally recommended!

Normally iftar is a pleasure here so we visited on first ramadan. They seemed super stressed, didn’t even serve water when it was iftar time. Also a guy accidentally poured hot tea on my friend and seemed too busy to help wipe or be sorry. Food was good though. Maybe it was first ramadan at dinner time so it got too busy for them. I hope it was a one time thing. I will visit again because my husband love this place and their food is delicious

Delicious fresh food and huge portions

Quick service Best Iraqi food ever

The food and service is top. Very authentic and delicious middle eastern food full of flavors. There was some serious effort in preparing the meal to match the original taste with all the fresh ingredients. We really liked it. The service was just perfect and the staff were quick professional and super friendly. The price is reasonable and it's worth every penny.

Very delicious Iraqi food, may God bless them

What a delicious meal we had!!! Tikka. tenderloin was very popular with the kebab. Muhamara eaten with delicious fresh bread. We regret not ordering more tasty mezzes. Let us not forget the employees. Especially for .repeat

RECOMMENDED!!!!! Tasty fresh bread with delicious Iraqi kabab

I had a delicious meal, the food was fresh and very tasty, I will definitely come back here!

An upscale restaurant with very good and clean dining and treatment, which I loved the most. It is a secluded and quiet place far from the chaos like the city of Amsterdam in general. May God grant you success and thank you very much.

The food 🍄‍🟫 was delicious. The service was nice and smooth. You've come to the right place for Arabic food 🍄‍🟫.

‏ ❤️Nice place and they really serve good tasty food

pretty incompetent servers, wrong final bill & refusal to correct it. Food was tasty. We ordered the warm and cold appetizer plate for 4 people each. We received a small plate of warm appetizers and were told it was "one of them". We didn't get the 2nd one and couldn't ask for it for a long time because the servers were ignoring us. On the bill we were charged for 2x warm and 2x cold appetizer plate, which is 20 € extra. When I mentioned this, the server acted all confused, and was rolling their eyes. In the end they took 10 € off the bill and acted like they did us a huge favour. Definitely not coming back.

If you are looking for an authentic dining experience, this restaurant (Zaffraan in Amesterdam) is an excellent choice. From the moment you enter, you are enveloped by a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects traditional hospitality. There is nothing like this restaurant Many thanks for everything

It was a wonderful day when we found this gem in Amsterdam. Yes, it is the Iraqi Saffron Restaurant and the quality of the oriental food. I advise everyone who passes through Amsterdam to pass by it.

Food was delicious and service is great!

Nice atmosphere and delicious food would definitely recommend

Delicious swear, nice clean place and traditional food, very tasty

Delicious food. Good ambiance. I can't find a better restaurant with this cuisine in Amsterdam.

Best Iraqi restaurant from the Netherlands, kebab, nice and tender, I've eaten a lot of Iraqi food in my life, but this was a real standout, definitely worth repeating, very friendly staff, girl with headscarf and green eyes🤩

Great amazing food. Really well done. The kneffeh desert is outstanding !

One of the best restaurant!!!!!! Loved

The food is excellent, the service is excellent, and they are very nice. These wonderful plats irakien fait avec d'amour, Excellent Iraqi food, good reception, and nice service, Thanks

Delicious food, big portions. Clean and pretty restaurant. A lot of vegetarian options.

Best middle eastern food and meze I’ve had so far. Everything tasted so fresh! Been there 2x now (for pick up and dine in) and will definitely be returning again.

The restaurant is very classy and their food is very good, especially Aleppo kibbeh

Wow if you look for a nice delicious iraqi food this is the place you look for the service is incredible Nabaa and Ahmed is great they were helpful and very nice and friendly the food was very good surely will recommend the restaurant if you look for halal food

The restaurant is fantastic The food is great The staff are friendly, wonderful and helpful We ordered 3 main dishes, all of which were delicious The employee, Nabaa, is beautiful, has good morals, and is very helpful I loved the restaurant very much

This restaurant is very special; The food is delicious, the place is psychologically comfortable, and the workers are very sophisticated. Sister Nabaa was very special in providing everything we asked for, to the point that she even provided us with a place to pray. Thanks

Fantastic flavorful dishes (the bread,...), friendly owners and the homemade drinks are to die for.

The food was very tasty and we received it in generous portions. The staff were very friendly and enthusiastic.

Amazing food!! The meat is halal, there are also vegetarian options & they don’t serve alcohol.

A wonderful experience in every sense of the word! The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the place is very comfortable. Thank you for your attention to detail! I will definitely come back soon. 🌟

Delicious vegetarian food. The staff was friendly but not really attentive. Definitely coming back for food.

Very delicious! It is a must go restaurant!

We tried three different grills, and each one was perfectly delicious. The appetizer bread and hummus were absolutely amazing—fresh and flavorful. The staff were kind, welcoming.

The best Iraqi food ever in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. Nice boss, nice employees, tasty Iraqi food. Really delicious. The Iraqi bread in particular is really tasty.

Ate here for the first time with a group. I am very familiar with Arabic cuisine. I've tried many restaurants, but this one was a really different experience. The kebab was perfectly seasoned. We chose the cold mezze for 2 people and that was very surprising. The flavors were exactly as they should be and the portions were large...the plates were richly filled and the bread from the tandoori was delicious! Staff were friendly and service was fast. Really top restaurant.

Delicious food. Top restaurant. Fresh food (especially the Iraqi bread 😍) and friendly staff.

The service is just perfect and food is really delicious! I recommend you try this out

Long live the good food, the polite and smiling staff, and the quick service. Happy New Year, good health and prosperity.

Delicious food and friendly employees!

So generous so delicies they keep put naan bread the starters are soo delcious i came all the way from uk to try it i really recomend it

Delicious meal with the whole family. Nice atmosphere and food is very good.

We stumbled upon this place for lunch, and we were pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality of both the food and service. It exceeded our expectations, and we’ll definitely be coming back!

Went here with some friends. Good food for the price! A nice place if you like meat. The lentil soup was really good and the kibbe was well seasoned. They also serve it with some mezze. The meat is a bit dry but well seasoned.

It was really tasty and the service was also great 👌

Number one Iraqi kebab, highly recommended! The taste of the food is delicious, you can taste the authentic Iraqi kebab. The tanor bread is super fresh and delicious. The kunafa is packed with flavor and is a perfect ending. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and hospitable.

The Iraqi kebab is one of the most delicious dishes and has been known since ancient times. It was known as 'kebabo' to the Sumerians. Five stars, with distinction!

Food was super tasty!! Abnormally sweet employee and a super cozy atmosphere. I recommend everyone to come and eat here once.

Good, clean food and something luxurious in the end, may God bless you

Good and excellent food, something more luxurious than anything else

Coming from Iraq and living in Europe, it is always difficult to find a restaurant that reminds you of how food tastes at your grandma's house. But Zaffraan managed to bring the smile of satisfaction I felt every time I ate at my grandma's. Food is excellent, portions are perfect and the atmosphere is what anyone needs when having a meal. On top of that, the owner coming to the table and have a small chat with us about his business and how he does things made it even better. I would like to thank them for a nice evening.

We visited the restaurant 3 times, and each time the food was very delicious and the service was excellent, especially from Sister Fatima. Thank you very much, Saffron Restaurant.

Very good meat, friendly and caring personal. Everything was on the high level!

Delicious food .The service is very good and the atmosphere is family friendly.

Firstly, I would like to thank them for the nice treatment, and secondly, the food was very tasty, and I recommend everyone in Amsterdam to visit it.

Good treatment and very tasty food

An excellent restaurant with high quality food. The best Iraqi kebab in the Netherlands. I recommend going there

the food came quickly and was very tasty. the staff was nice and helped you quickly. the price is perfect for the food. I give this 5 stars and I will definitely come here again.

We had a delicious meal. The food was very tasty and the staff helped you very quickly! I will definitely come by again!!!

Very tasty food, highly recommended!

We ate the most delicious food, everything was super great. Good service, friendly employees and, above all, fast service. And the food is super clean too.

Very tasty food. The food is clean and delicious. Service is also perfect, that's why I will definitely come back here another time.

Just had dinner here at Zaffraan Middle East restaurant, top service, top food, definitely recommended

Everything was great, nice employees, fast service and delicious food.

The food was very tasty. The staff is nice and helps you right away. So that's why I give it 5 stars

I am very happy that I discovered Zaffraan. Everything I tasted here was delicious and prepared with care. The flavors are refined and every bite is a pleasure. It is clear that a lot of love and attention has gone into the dishes. The staff is incredibly friendly and hospitable. You immediately feel at home here. The owner also deserves a special mention: a warm, committed person who clearly has a passion for his business and customers. The atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed and cozy. Whether you come for an extensive dinner or a quick bite, you will always be served with a smile. In my opinion, Zaffraan is an absolute must and I can't wait to enjoy it here again. This is a place you will want to come back to!