SaffronFine Indian Cuisine
Butter chicken, garlic naan and saffron rice in copper bowls by candlelight

Middletown, NY · Since 2007

The art of Indian dining, slow-simmered for you.

Tandoori fired to perfection, velvety curries and golden dosas — served 100% halal in our newly remodeled dining room.

4.7 from 900+ guest reviews

100% Halal

Every meat dish

Clay Tandoor

Breads & grills

Full Bar

Cocktails, wine, Indian beer

Banquet Room

Private events

Saffron's remodeled dining room with velvet seating and a sitar on display

Our House

Elegant, warm, and unmistakably Saffron.

Our newly remodeled room glows with warm light, plush seating and saffron-gold accents, while soulful Indian melodies play softly in the background. It's made for romantic dinners, family celebrations and long business lunches alike.

From the north come rich gravies and smoky tandoori; from the south, crisp golden dosas with house sambar and chutneys. Every meat we serve is 100% halal.

Plan your visit

Signatures

The dishes guests come back for

Murgh Makhani

Butter Chicken

Tandoori chicken in a velvety tomato-butter cream with delicate fenugreek — tangy, never overly sweet.

Guest favorite

Chicken 65

Crispy and succulent, tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds.

House classic

Chicken Tikka Masala

Roasted, marinated chicken in a richly spiced, creamy curry.

From the coast

Mango Shrimp Curry

Gulf shrimp simmered in coconut milk and sweet-tangy Alphonso mango.

Daily Lunch Buffet

The buffet is back.

Our much-loved lunch buffet has returned — a fresh daily spread of curries, tandoori, rice and breads. Perfect for a midday escape.

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Every day

Crisp golden masala dosa with sambar and coconut chutney

Guest Words

"A culinary gem in Middletown."

Rated 4.7 out of 5 by more than 900 guests.

"The Chicken 65 was the undisputed star — succulent, impeccably spiced, and cooked to absolute perfection. A true masterclass in flavor. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between elegant and welcoming."
— James, Google review
"Savita is very hospitable and always welcomes us with a warm smile. Our favorites are the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. The dishes are always delicious and consistent."
— Kamile Beatty, Google review
"Delicious HALAL desi food in the Middletown area! Service was great and the food was even better. Generous portions. We will be back!!"
— Nicole Khaja, Google review
"The food is amazing, flavorful, and they have so many options. They recently remodeled the restaurant, and it has an elegant and comfortable vibe. I never leave disappointed!"
— Sophia Martinez, Google review
"My first time at an Indian restaurant. Very good service. Chef even came and spoke to us. I had mango shrimp curry and mulligatawny soup and a mango lassi. Everything was excellent."
— Lynn Pagano, Google review
"I appreciate that the butter chicken was not overly sweet and the tomato tang really showed through. Attentive service as usual, and it seems like the lunch buffet is back."
— Kit Mao, Google review

Banquets & Catering

Celebrate in our private banquet room

Weddings, corporate luncheons, birthdays and family gatherings — with full-service catering and a full bar.

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