Dinner every night, lunch on weekends

Made for long dinners and second helpings

A sunlit dining room with wooden tables set with glasses and plates
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Our story

Seasonal menu, local growers

Honest cooking, shared plates and a dining room that feels like home

We cook the food we love to eat: saffron rice, slow roasts, bright salads and bread straight from the oven. The menu changes with the seasons, and the wine list leans on small producers.

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Neighbours, mostlyPlenty of guests come back every week

Friends smiling over red wine at a long dinner table

Private dining

Birthdays, team dinners and anything worth a toast

The back room seats up to 24 at one long table. Bring your people, we bring the food, the candles and a menu with your names on it.

  • One long table for up to 24 guests
  • Set menus from $65 a person
  • Wine pairing from $35 a person
Plan your event
Four friends sharing small plates and rosé at a tiled table
Plates of duck, salmon and greens with red wine and bubbles
A guest passing a board of roast beef to smiling friends

We are hiring

Good cooks and kind hosts always have a seat at our table

  • Kind
  • Curious
  • Organised
  • Steady
  • Funny
  • Team first

Hiring now: line cook (full time), server (evenings) and host (weekends). Fair pay, shared tips and a proper staff meal every shift.

Apply by email

Guest reviews

Dinners our guests still talk about

Thank you for every kind word

“We came for our anniversary and stayed until they stacked the chairs. The saffron rice alone is worth the trip, and the team made us feel like regulars.”
Anniversary dinnerEast side 5.0
“Booked the back room for my mum’s seventieth. 22 of us at one long table and not a single cold plate. Everyone still talks about the lamb.”
Birthday hostNear the old market 5.0
“Our Friday spot now. Kind people, a short menu that keeps changing and a very good glass of red for under fifteen dollars.”
Friday regularNorth side 5.0

Good to know

Questions we hear a lot

Anything else? Call us on 555-0133 and we will happily help.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes. We keep the bar and a few tables free for walk-ins every night. Fridays and Saturdays fill up fast, so booking is the safe bet.

Can you cook for allergies and diets?

Most dishes can be made gluten free, dairy free or vegan. Tell us when you book and the kitchen will plan ahead.

Are kids welcome?

Always. We have high chairs, crayons and a small plates menu from $9 for anyone under twelve.

How does the back room work?

It seats up to 24 at one long table. Pick a set menu from $65 a person and we take care of the rest, from flowers to a printed menu.

Is there parking nearby?

Street parking is free after 6 pm, and there is a public lot two minutes away near the old market.

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes, in any amount from $25. Pick one up at the bar, or call us and we will post it.

Reserve your table

Save your seat for tonight

Book here for up to 8 guests. For bigger groups or the back room, call us and we will plan it together.

Guests
We confirm by text, usually within the hour.

Opening hours

  • Monday to Thursday5 pm to 10 pm
  • Friday5 pm to 11 pm
  • Saturday12 to 3 pm, 5 to 11 pm
  • Sunday12 to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm

Find us

On the corner by the old market, east side. Look for the saffron awning and the bench out front.

  • The kitchen takes last orders 30 minutes before close
  • Groups of 9 or more, please call us
  • Free street parking after 6 pm
555-0133 hello@saffrontable.restaurant
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