Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in the whole of Scotland. Bringing Authentic Iranian Cuisine. Atmosphere is Amazing! With a historic theme. The menu is a variety of everything. The only downside is the atmosphere with almost everyone drinking alcohol. But everything was almost perfect. Amazing Banging Food!! (Halal)
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Before you go
- Style
- West End Persian restaurant — charcoal kebabs, pot stews and mazzeh (ex-Paradise, relaunched 2021)
- Setting
- 411–413 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9JA
- Known for
- charcoal-grilled kebabs, Iranian stews, mazzeh sharing plates, halal cooking
- Good for
- date night, sharing meals, West End dinner
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Book via saffronbyparadise.co.uk/book or call 0141 337 3781; hello@saffronbyparadise.co.uk
- Dietary tags
- halal, gluten-free options, vegetarian options, vegan options
- Dietary
- Site states all food is halal; many dishes marked GF / V / VG
- Also
- Open Mon–Sun noon–9pm; Formerly Paradise for over a decade; reborn as Saffron in 2021
Glasgow restaurant
Saffron by Paradise
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Overview
Saffron by Paradise is a family-run Persian restaurant at 411–413 Great Western Road in Glasgow’s West End. For over a decade it traded as Paradise; in 2021 it relaunched as Saffron — same charcoal grill and stews from the pot, now with mazzeh (Persian mezze) plates for sharing, using Scottish produce. Expect kebabs (koubideh, joojeh, chenjeh, mixed grill), classic stews such as ghormeh sabzi and ghiemeh bademjan, and vegetarian/vegan options. Food is halal; many dishes are gluten-free. Cosy and candlelit for date nights. Open Monday–Sunday noon–9pm; phone 0141 337 3781 / hello@saffronbyparadise.co.uk.
Reviews
Had a fantastic dinner at Saffron by Paradise tonight! The Persian flavors shone through in the delicious Joojeh Kebab and fragrant Saffron Rice. The staff were super nice, offering great recommendations and warm service. Cozy vibe, great value, and a meal to remember. Highly recommend!
Read on Google MapsThe restaurant was good overall, with excellent service. However, the taste of the food didn’t feel truly authentic to traditional Iranian cuisine.
Read on Google MapsAbsolutely amazing food. Best meal I've had in ages. Genuinely phenomenal. Great for vegetarians as well
Read on Google MapsDelicious food & a great choice on menu Lots of amazing dishes 😋 Wine £30 per bottle a bit steep though ☹️
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