Zaffron Restaurant — Restaurant in Toronto

I used to love this place. The quality of the food was great and tasty until tonight. Kabab torsh and Tahdig used to be my favourite food here. Tonight I ordered “Tahdig” and since the Tahding was not on the Uber menu I called and confirmed with them that what should I do. They instructed me to add gheime and as a note indicating that instead of rice, add Tahdig which I did. After some time they called me to say that this food is sold out and they can provide regular gheime which I did not want it! The whole point of ordering this food was that Tahdig, not the gheyme... And I wanted to show the food for the first time to someone that's why I insisted to have Tahding... Anyway... I told them to cancel my order and a kind gentleman did his best to do that but he said he can't do it from his side. Neither I can't do it from mine since the food was on the way on the Uber menu. After some discussion, a lady took the phone and in a not really nice way tried to convince me that this was my mistake and I should not have ordered Tahdig as a note for ghime!!! Anyway... In the end, I tried to end the conversation by accepting the gheime!

Again... Before receiving my food, I did not want to write this here and complain about it BUT after receiving the food:

1. they forgot to give me the Pop which I ordered.
2. the side for the food was poor in contrast with their usual attitude
3. typically in gheime there are some pieces of meat not JUST 2 very very small cuts.

I am spending So much time writing this not because I want to damage you with my negative comment but because I used to love this place!!! They always provided me with a great quality of food...Great sides and often kind notes with smiley face back in almost a year ago... I am so disappointed about tonight... I hope this will never happen to anyone else cuz you guys used to be very very good... The order I have received today was far far far...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Zaffron, a hidden gem in North York, Toronto, and my experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I stepped through the door, the inviting atmosphere and the tantalizing aroma of Persian spices set the stage for a remarkable culinary journey.

Let's talk about the kebabs - they are nothing short of perfection. The succulent, perfectly grilled meats were a symphony of flavors that danced on my taste buds. The chef at Zaffron has truly mastered the art of kebab-making, creating a harmonious blend of spices that elevate the dish to new heights. Each bite was a celebration of the rich culinary heritage of Persian cuisine.

What sets Zaffron apart is not just the mastery of flavors but also the commitment to using the freshest raw materials. The quality of the ingredients was evident in every dish, from the vibrant herbs to the crisp vegetables. It's clear that Zaffron takes pride in sourcing only the finest, ensuring a dining experience that is not just delicious but also wholesome.

In the age of online reviews, I couldn't help but notice some irrelevant feedback that seemed to belong to another restaurant in the United States. I feel compelled to clarify that Zaffron is located in North York, Toronto, and it is an absolute gem worth exploring. The confusion in reviews should not overshadow the incredible dining experience that awaits you at Zaffron.

For anyone seeking an authentic Persian culinary adventure, Zaffron is the place to be. The warm hospitality, the aromatic flavors, and the commitment to freshness make it a standout destination. I can't recommend Zaffron enough, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit to savor more of their...

Food was really good! However, service could be better. We specifically asked if our dishes came with basmati rice since it was written on top of the menu and our server confirmed that rice IS included with the nan and kebab. Food came and there was no rice, turns out, only bread was included.

Second, my friends order 3 ginger ale and asked for the canned ones but our server gave us 2 bottled ones and 1 canned ginger ale. But it’s ok, she changed it after we asked her to.

Third, we asked if we could get split bills based on our orders but our server gave us one bill and just divided everything equally into 6. We wanted split bills because we each had different orders with different prices and some even ordered drinks while some did not. When she came back the second time, the bills she gave us didn’t have the correct orders per person. Only one of our friend was correct so he already paid his. After this, we just asked if we could get one whole bill and we’ll just manually compute our bills ourselves but they had to deduct our friend’s bill from our bill since he already paid for his. The third time we got our bill, they added a gratuity fee (which was not included originally in our first bill!) Our server never mentioned any gratuity fee to us and what’s worse is that the gratuity fee was based on the individual bills she gave us before. So we had to pay 6 gratuity fees in total on top of our original bill.

Would come back maybe for take out, but definitely won’t be dining again because of the service. Maybe server was new, but hopefully she’ll be...