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Saffron's Restaurant
84/100 (862 ratings)
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"We love middle eastern food and had yet to check Saffron's out. Decided to try it on a Sunday. It was easy to get to with both metered street parking..."
Erin Thompson
"Had a very nice Mother’s Day lunch here this afternoon. The staff was quite pleasant and the drinks were quite good, recommend the Bloody Mary and..."
Anish Deshmukh
"The food is great but the desserts are truly excellent. The homemade ice cream and the baklava should not be missed! The atmosphere is casual, the..."
Ashton Williams
"This restaurant had a nice atmosphere and great food. The waitress was friendly and sociable. The appetizers could be kicked up a couple notches it..."
Sarah A.
"I am ashamed I never reviewed this gift to downtown Louisville before. Saffron's has an unassuming exterior and you've probably passed it lots of..."
Joel Kotarski
"Nice quiet restaurant with fantastically made food. Clean dining area and more importantly clean kitchen. We had never had Persian food before, but..."
Sonya Persky
"The food is very good and the service is personal. Our waiter was very helpful in helping explain foods that were unfamiliar. Nice atmosphere..."
Joshua Withee
"The kabob I had at this place was amazing. I was in Louisville was amazing. I forgot the exact name of the dish. But it was amazing. I also got the..."
Sujil Maharjan
"We did not but looked at the menu and was expensive for quick meals. It is relaxing and good..."
Salah Shakir
"Amazing ambience and authentic Persian cuisine. Saffron ice cream is a must try if you want to know what authentic..."
Natasha Das
"Food was great overall. Meat was only very slightly on the chewy side. I'd give an extra half star if I could. Otherwise this place had great service..."
Evan H
"Food was so good I didn’t think to take a picture until it was gone. Service was ok. Food came out quickly, but waited forever to get a..."
Matt Pierce
"This was the best meal I had in Louisville. The flavors really popped for me. Loved the cucumber 😍 relish that came with the meal. The beef kabobs..."
Laura Jordan
"This was an awesome suggestion by one of the locals! The food was exquisite and service was superb, overall great..."
J. Mario
"Came to have family dinner and try something new while in Ky, and we made a great choice. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. The..."
Linda Carrasco
Pesto's Italian Restaurant
83/100 (318 ratings)
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"Stopped in for a lunch a couple of weeks ago on way to Nashville. Very tasty dishes. Everything had a very classic feel to it, but all very hearty..."
Tom Boyer
"This is a very good restaurant! The ambience and food are just amazing... This place looks very classy, has amazing paintings... Oh I forgot about..."
Mon
"Great service, atmosphere, and food. i would recommend this for a quick inexpensive yet very satisfying lunch or..."
Jessie Maum
"This is the perfect spot for a business lunch or a quiet, romantic dinner near downtown. We had our rehearsal dinner here a year ago, and it was..."
Shannon Walters
"I met a friend for lunch here. It was my first time, but she highly recommended it. I was blown away by the proportions for my meal. This place was..."
Alexis Hampton
"Pesto's restaurant in Louisville KY is a very nice restaurant. The service's was excellent and the food was exceptional! Ordered a bottle of wine,..."
Paul Winiecki
"Lovely and affordable. Great..."
Frank Lyvers III
"I have been eating in this establishment since the 90's and the quality has never slipped. It is one of the best Italian restaurants in Louisville..."
Bob Reves
"The food was great. The service was great as well. We had a large party (13) and the young lady really kept up. Love the dining area and the downtown..."
Mattchew B
"I adore this place. It very cute. The pasta is delicious. I'm quite the fan of the tortellini and the ravioli. The atmosphere is perfect for an..."
David Taylor
"I ordered the ravioli, which unexpectedly came fried and with a cup of a spicy, blush sauce for dipping. The ravioli was hot and delicious, but the..."
Cole Sites
"Saturday night before a concert. Busy but no wait. Had the filet kabob and chicken kabob. Both were very good. Drinks and dinner were reasonably..."
Keith OGara
"I ran across this place by accident around 15 years ago just walking around downtown Louisville. I've been going as regularly as I can ever sense...."
Elodin Wuotan
"Italian and Persian food! This place is a gem. Great pasta,chicken, kebabs, lamb, and humus. Good service and very clean though just downtown. ..."
Family Towles
"I’ve been coming to Pesto’s for lunch for 20 years. The food, service and prices are consistently solid. Menu is sure to please every diet and..."
Emily O'Mara
"Great food. Great..."
Ashshanae Chew
"First time here and really enjoyed the entire evening. Ordered off the Persian side of the menu and it took me to my days in Turkey. The delicious..."
H David Rittner