Saffron Cafe

Shawarma Sandwich Plate

(Dinner Only)

Traditional Moroccan-style lamb-gyros served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied by side of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces.

$16.45

Hummus

(Dinner Only)

Topped with fresh diced tomatoes and Kalamata olives served with warm pita.

$7.65

Hummus Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Topped with fresh diced tomatoes and Kalamata olives served with warm pita.

$6.55

Zaalouk Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Traditional Moroccan-style eggplant spread served with warm pita.

$7.65

Bakoula Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Classic Moroccan spinach spread served with warm pita.

$6.55

Antipasto Plate Lunch

(Lunch Only)

A sampling of hummus, zaalouk and bakoula garnished with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber and artichoke hearts served with warm pita.

$12.05

Falafel Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Moroccan-seasoned, deep-fried patties of ground chickpea and sesame served with cucumber yogurt sauce of dipping.

$7.65

Mozzarella Plate Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Fresh mozzarella slices drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and served with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives , tomatoes, and cucumber finished with capers. Served with warm bread.

$9.85

Chicken Shorba Soup Lunch

(Lunch Only)

A hearty saffron and ginger soup made slow-roasted chicken, fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes.

$7.65

Harrira Soup Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Traditional Moroccan tomato soup with fresh cilantro, saffron rice and chickpeas.

$6.55

Atay Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Sweet Moroccan green tea with mint presented in a traditional Moroccan teapot.

$4.35

Atay Glace Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Moroccan sweet iced tea

$3.25

Honeyed Lemonade Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Made with fresh squeezed lemons

$3.25

Hot Tea Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Please call the restaurant for today's selection.

$2.15

Kahwa Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Moroccan coffee, roasted and ground with cinnamon

$2.15

Canned Soda Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$1.93

House Salad Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Crisp romaine tossed with fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers in house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.

$6.55

Shrimp, Avocado, and Citrus Salad Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Fresh sliced avocado, tiger shrimp, and Kalamata olives drizzled with olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon and lime. Seasonal.

$10.95

Greek Salad Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, and Kalamata olives atop a bed of fresh romaine lettuce tossed with house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette.

$9.85

Chef's Signature Salad Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Crisp romaine lettuce topped with fresh tomato, cucumber , broccoli, carrots, raisins, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives tossed with house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.

$10.95

House Salad and Soup Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$12.05

Saffron Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Indianapolis's best fettuccine alfredo. Our rich, creamy and very saffron Alfredo sauce with sweet basil.

$12.05

Chef's Parmigiana Pasta Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Lightly breaded chicken breast or lightly breaded and seasoned eggplant. Smothered with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served over fettuccine pasta tossed in homemade marinara sauce.

$14.25

Penney Royale Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Penne pasta tossed in a light sauce of extra virgin olive oil, basil, oregano and fresh diced tomatoes along with fresh sauteed broccoli, zucchini, peas and carrots. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

$12.05

Couscous Tfaya Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Sauteed onions, raisins, and chickpeas in a sweet honey-cinnamon-saffron broth over saffron couscous

$10.95

Couscous Royale Lunch

(Lunch Only)

A colorful medley of fresh slow-stewed vegetables carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, green peppers, turnips, red potatoes and cabbage tossed with Moroccan herbs and spices served atop saffron couscous with a side of all-vegetarian saffron broth spiced with hariss.

$13.15

Lamb Kabbab Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Boneless leg of lamb marinated in chef sentissi's signature rasel hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection. Served with choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$16.45

Chicken Kabbab Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Chicken breast marinated in chef sentissi's signature rasel hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection. Served with choice of side along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$12.05

Kafta Kabbab Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Fresh ground beef meatballs seasoned with the essential Moroccan flavors of ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander, and a dash of cinnamon. Served with choice of side along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$13.15

Ginger Chicken Tajine Lunch

(Lunch Only)

A tender, slow-roasted quarter chicken prepared in a light saffron-ginger-garlic sauce with onions, peas, and carrots and garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.

$12.05

Cumin Chicken Tajine Lunch

(Lunch Only)

A tender, slow-roasted quarter chicken with tomatoes and roasted potatoes in a bold and flavorful saffron-cumin sauce garnished with a sliced of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.

$12.05

Honey Chicken Tajine Lunch

(Lunch Only)

A tender, slow-roasted quarter chicken accompanied by roasted red potatoes, poached pear halve, prunes, and apricots simmered in a sweet and savory honey honey-cinnamon-saffron broth sprinkled with sesame seeds. Served with warm bread.

$13.15

Kafta Tajine Lunch

(Lunch Only)

A hearty and tasty dish of slow-stewed Moroccan-seasoned beef meatballs sauteed with peas, potatoes, and poached eggs garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.

$14.25

Tilapia Tajine Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Baked tilapia with roasted red potatoes simmered with fresh carrots and tomatoes in a classic Moroccan cilantro pesto garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.

$14.25

Tajine Lamb Honey Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Boneless leg of lamb with roasted red potatoes, poached pear halves, prunes and apricot simmered in a honey-cinnamon-saffron sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Served with warm bread.

$17.55

Shawarma Sandwich Lunch Plate

(Lunch Only)

Traditional Moroccan-style lamb-gyros served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied by side of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces. Plated with choice of soup or salad.

$13.15

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Plate Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Marinated and char-grilled chicken breast strips served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied by side of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauce. Plated with choice of soup or salad.

$12.05

Kafta Sandwich Plate Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Moroccan-seasoned and char-grilled fresh ground beef meatballs served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied. Plated with choice of soup or salad.

$12.05

Falafel Sandwich Plate Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Traditionally seasoned falafel served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied by sides of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces.Plated with choice of soup or salad.

$12.05

Side of Couscous Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$3.85

Side of Saffron Rice Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$3.85

Side of Roasted Red Potatoes Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$3.85

Side of Sauteed Mixed Vegetables Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$3.85

Side of Kalamata Olives Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$2.75

Side of Feta Cheese Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$2.75

Side of Grilled Kafta Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$4.95

Side of Grilled Shrimp Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$4.95

Side of Grilled Shawarma Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$6.05

Side of Grilled Chicken Strips Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$3.85

Side of Slow-Stewed Quarter Chicken Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$6.05

Side of Char-Grilled Chicken Kabbab Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$7.15

Side of Slow-Stewed Boneless Lamb Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$10.45

Side of Char-Grilled Lamb Kabbab Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$10.45

Tiramisu Lunch

(Lunch Only)

$8.75

Moroccan Baklava Lunch

(Lunch Only)

2 pieces of famous baklava, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Crisp, lightly honeyed phyllo dough layers stuffed with almonds, pistachios, and toasted sesame seed.

$4.95

Chef Sentissi's Mascarpone Layer Cake Lunch

(Lunch Only)

Decadent wedges of moist cake with light mascarpone layer and choice of French vanilla with strawberry sauce, lemon with raspberry sauce, or chocolate tuxedo with chocolate sauce.

$9.85

Hummus

(Dinner Only)

Topped with fresh diced tomatoes and Kalamata olives served with warm pita.

$7.65

Zaalouk

(Dinner Only)

Traditional Moroccan-style eggplant spread served with warm pita.

$8.75

Bakoula

(Dinner Only)

Classic Moroccan spinach spread served with warm pita.

$7.65

Antipasto Plate

(Dinner Only)

A sampling of hummus, zaalouk and bakoula garnished with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber and artichoke hearts served with warm pita.

$14.25

Falafel

(Dinner Only)

Moroccan-seasoned, deep-fried patties of ground chickpea and sesame served with cucumber yogurt sauce of dipping.

$7.65

Mozzarella Plate

(Dinner Only)

Fresh mozzarella slices drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and served with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives , tomatoes, and cucumber finished with capers. Served with warm bread.

$12.05

Bastilla

(Dinner Only)

A traditional Moroccan delicacy. Crispy honeyed phyllo stuffed with chicken and cinnamon roasted almonds.

$14.25

Saffron Mussels

(Dinner Only)

One pound of fresh steamed mussels prepared in a rich and creamy saffron sauce with garlic and sweet basil, served with warm bread for dipping.

$18.65

Pilpil

(Dinner Only)

Stewed shrimp and scallops in a zesty cilantro pesto, served with warm bread.

$14.25

Moroccan Crabcakes

(Dinner Only)

Blue crab lightly dusted in Moroccan-seasoned semolina, then pan-seared and drizzled with fresh cilantro-mustard seed pesto.

$17.55

Chicken Shorba Soup

(Dinner Only)

A hearty saffron and ginger soup made slow-roasted chicken, fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes.

$7.65

Harrira Soup

(Dinner Only)

Traditional Moroccan tomato soup with fresh cilantro, saffron rice and chickpeas.

$6.55

House Salad

(Dinner Only)

Crisp romaine tossed with fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers in house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.

$6.55

Shrimp, Avocado, and Citrus Salad

(Dinner Only)

Fresh sliced avocado, tiger shrimp, and Kalamata olives drizzled with olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon and lime. Seasonal.

$10.95

Greek Salad

(Dinner Only)

Tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, and Kalamata olives atop a bed of fresh romaine lettuce tossed with house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette.

$9.85

Chef's Signature Salad

(Dinner Only)

Crisp romaine lettuce topped with fresh tomato, cucumber , broccoli, carrots, raisins, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives tossed with house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.

$10.95

House Salad and Soup

(Dinner Only)

$12.05

Shawarma Sandwich Plate

(Dinner Only)

Traditional Moroccan-style lamb-gyros served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied by side of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces.

$16.45

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Plate

(Dinner Only)

Marinated and char-grilled chicken breast strips served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied by side of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauce.

$14.25

Falafel Sandwich Plate

(Dinner Only)

Traditionally seasoned falafel served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanied by sides of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces

$14.25

Cumin Chicken Tajine

(Dinner Only)

A tender, slow-roasted quarter chicken with tomatoes and roasted potatoes in a bold and flavorful saffron-cumin sauce garnished with a sliced of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.

$19.75

Honeyed Cornish Hen Tajine

(Dinner Only)

Very tender, slow-roasted cornish hen, accompanied by roasted red potatoes, poached pear halves, prunes, and apricots simmered in a sweet and savory honey-cinnamon-saffron sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

$24.15

Kafta Tajine

(Dinner Only)

A hearty and tasty dish of slow-stewed Moroccan-seasoned beef meatballs sauteed with peas, potatoes, and poached eggs garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.

$19.75

Tilapia Tajine

(Dinner Only)

Baked tilapia with roasted red potatoes simmered with fresh carrots and tomatoes in a classic Moroccan cilantro pesto garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.

$21.95

Tajine Lamb Honey

(Dinner Only)

Boneless leg of lamb with roasted red potatoes, poached pear halves, prunes and apricot simmered in a honey-cinnamon-saffron sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Served with warm bread.

$27.45

Almond Chicken Tajine

(Dinner Only)

tender, slow-roasted half chicken with almonds, onions, and raisins in a mildly sweet, rich, and savory saffron-almond sauce.

$20.85

Lamb Tajine

(Dinner Only)

Tender, slow-stewed, boneless leg of lamb in a rich saffron-garlic-ginger lamb sauce with peas and artichoke hearts, garnished with a slice of pickled lemon.

$26.35

Tajine Lamberel

(Dinner Only)

One of our award winning dishes...voted one of Indy's top 10 recipes! Tender, slow-stewed boneless leg of lamb with Moroccan-style eggplant in tasty saffron-cumin-paprika-ginger sauce, garnished with a slice of pickled lemon.

$27.45

Tajine Tanjiya

(Dinner Only)

Tender, boneless leg of lamb slow-stewed with roasted red potatoes in seven bold, traditional Moroccan herbs and spices, garnished with a slice of pickled lemon.

$26.35

Lamb Kabbabs

(Dinner Only)

Boneless leg of lamb marinated in chef sentissi's signature rasel hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection. Served with choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$18.65

Chicken Kabbabs

(Dinner Only)

Chicken breast marinated in chef sentissi's signature rasel hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection. Served with choice of side along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$15.35

Kafta Kabbabs

(Dinner Only)

Fresh ground beef meatballs seasoned with the essential Moroccan flavors of ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander, and a dash of cinnamon. Served with choice of side along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$16.45

Fish Kabbabs

(Dinner Only)

Wild Alaskan salmon, mahi mahi, cod, and grouper marinated in Chef Sentissi's signature Ras el Hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection.

$28.55

Saffron Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

(Dinner Only)

Indianapolis's best fettuccine alfredo. Our rich, creamy and very saffron Alfredo sauce with sweet basil served atop fettuccine pasta.

$15.35

Chef's Parmigiana Pasta

(Dinner Only)

Lightly breaded chicken breast or lightly breaded and seasoned eggplant. Smothered with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served over fettuccine pasta tossed in homemade marinara sauce.

$16.50

Penney Royale

(Dinner Only)

Penne pasta tossed in a light sauce of extra virgin olive oil, basil, oregano and fresh diced tomatoes along with fresh sauteed broccoli, zucchini, peas and carrots. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese

$14.30

Coconut Shrimp Pasta

(Dinner Only)

Grilled tiger shrimp in creamy coconut and sweet basil sauce served over fettuccine, finished with Pecorino Romano cheese.

$19.75

Couscous Tfaya

(Dinner Only)

Sauteed onions, raisins, and chickpeas in a sweet honey-cinnamon-saffron broth over saffron couscous

$14.25

Couscous Royale

(Dinner Only)

A colorful medley of fresh slow-stewed vegetables carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, green peppers, turnips, red potatoes and cabbage tossed with Moroccan herbs and spices served atop saffron couscous with a side of all-vegetarian saffron broth spiced with hariss.

gluten-free.

$15.35

Chef Sentissi's Traditional Lamb M'Rosia

(Dinner Only)

A 16 oz. bone-in New Zealand lamb shank slow-roasted for 5 hours in a rich and hearty vegetable puree sauce of onions, potatoes, carrots, and garlic prepared with the sweet flavors of honey, nutmeg, and cinnamon along with the deeper flavors of ginger and clove - all balanced with lots of saffron and just a tough of cayenne. Sweet and spicy to perfection! Served atop your choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$40.65

Moroccan Seafood Paella

(Dinner Only)

Chef Sentissi's signature paella prepared with all fresh wild-caught Alaskan fish! Fresh salmon, mahi mahi, cod, and grouper simmered along with tiger shrimp, bay scallops, and mussels in a delicious saffron-ginger and charmoula sauce. Served over our saffron rice with peas and carrots.

$42.85

Moroccan Paella

(Dinner Only)

A hands-down Saffron Cafe favorite! A classic Moroccan-style paella dish of boneless leg of lamb, chicken breast, tiger shrimp, wild Alaskan salmon, and mussels simmered in a delicious saffron-ginger lamb sauce with charmoula, served over our saffron rice with peas and carrots.

$32.95

Meshwiat Grill Platter

(Dinner Only)

A hearty variety of marinated meats with Chef Sentissis's Ras el Hanout includes shawarma, kafta, chicken and lamb kabbabs, served with Moroccan zaalouk and bakoula, our very poplar eggplant and spinach spreads. Accompanied by sides of spicy harissa, cucumber yogurt sauce, and warm pita bread.

$49.45

Wild Alaskan Salmon with Charmoula

(Dinner Only)

Oven baked and topped with a zesty, traditional Moroccan cilantro pesto, served with your choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$29.65

Ahi Tuna with Charmoula

(Dinner Only)

Char-grilled ahi tuna seared rare and drizzled with a zesty, traditional Moroccan cilantro pesto, served with your choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$27.45

Chicken Marsala

(Dinner Only)

Tender baked half chicken simmered in Chef's marsala wine sauce made with fresh onions, mushrooms, ginger, and rosemary, served with your choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sauteed mixed vegetables.

$21.95

Side of Couscous

(Dinner Only)

$3.85

Side of Saffron Rice

(Dinner Only)

$3.85

Side of Roasted Red Potatoes

(Dinner Only)

$3.85

Side of Sauteed Mixed Vegetables

(Dinner Only)

$3.85

Side of Kalamata Olives

(Dinner Only)

$2.75

Side of Feta Cheese

(Dinner Only)

$2.75

Side of Grilled Kafta

(Dinner Only)

$4.95

Side of Grilled Shrimp

(Dinner Only)

$4.95

Side of Grilled Shawarma

(Dinner Only)

$6.05

Side of Grilled Chicken Strips

(Dinner Only)

$3.85

Side of Slow-Stewed Quarter Chicken

(Dinner Only)

$6.05

Side of Char-Grilled Chicken Kabbab

(Dinner Only)

$7.15

Side of Slow-Stewed Boneless Lamb

(Dinner Only)

$10.45

Side of Char-Grilled Lamb Kabbab

(Dinner Only)

$9.35

Side of Artichoke Hearts

(Dinner Only)

$3.85

Homemade Tiramisu

(Dinner Only)

The best in town! A generations-old recipe.

$8.75

Moroccan Baklava

(Dinner Only)

2 pieces of famous baklava, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Crisp, lightly honeyed phyllo dough layers stuffed with almonds, pistachios, and toasted sesame seed.

$4.95

Mascarpone Layer Cake

(Dinner Only)

Decadent wedges of moist cake with light mascarpone layer and choice of French vanilla with strawberry sauce, lemon with raspberry sauce, or chocolate tuxedo with chocolate sauce.

$9.85

Atay Glace

(Dinner Only)

Moroccan sweet iced tea

$3.25

Honeyed Lemonade

(Dinner Only)

Made with fresh squeezed lemons

$3.25

Hot Tea

(Dinner Only)

Please call the restaurant for today's selection.

$2.15

Kahwa

(Dinner Only)

Moroccan coffee, roasted and ground with cinnamon

$2.15

Canned Soda

(Dinner Only)

Coke, Diet coke, or sprite

$1.93

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