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What to order
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Mixed Grill
Recommended multiple times as a standout choice for its tasty, well-cooked meat and generous portions; several reviews specifically praised the mixed grill platter or mixed grill for four as worth ordering.
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Knafa
Mentioned as a must-try dessert and described as very good, making it one of the most positively highlighted specific items in the reviews.
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Kebab Meter Dish
Recommended for groups and specifically called out as a dish worth ordering, suggesting it is a popular and shareable option.
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Kebab With Yogurt
Directly recommended in one review alongside mixed mezze, indicating it is a favored savory dish.
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Mezze Platter
Praised for being delightful and satisfying, with reviewers also recommending mixed mezze/sauces and noting it as a good accompaniment to the meal.
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Shish Tawook
Described as excellent in a review that also praised the other grilled meats, making it a strong specific recommendation.
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Adana Kabab
Specifically singled out as excellent, showing it is one of the better-received grilled meat dishes.
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Safih Lahma
Mentioned as tasty when ordered with kebab, making it a recommended specific item for those wanting meat-based pastries or specialties.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
About Le Safran
Le Safran is a Turkish restaurant in Tunis, Tunisia. It serves lunch, dinner, brunch, breakfast, dessert, and late-night food, with dine-in, outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout available. Reviewers consistently praise the lake view, warm and attentive service, and the flavorful meat dishes, especially the mixed grill, kebab, and kunafa. The restaurant is also noted for its pleasant setting and fresh bread.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Le Safran known for?
Le Safran is best known for its lake-view dining and mixed grill dishes, especially the mixed grill platter and the kebab meter dish. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight the kunafa, fresh baked bread, and the large outdoor terrace with a magnificent view.
What dishes are most recommended at Le Safran?
Reviewers most often recommend the mixed grill platter, shish tawook, adana kabab, mezza for one, and kunafa. The kebab with yogurt, Safih Lahma, and the mixed mezze sauces also come up as strong picks, especially for people who want meat-focused Turkish and Lebanese dishes.
What is the atmosphere like at Le Safran?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with a huge outdoor terrace and a comfortable indoor dining area. It seems to suit groups and tourists well, and reviewers mention that the setting works nicely for a relaxed meal with a lake view.
Is Le Safran good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers describe the prices as fairly affordable overall, though one mixed grill dish for 4 was noted at 165 dinars and called worth it. The value is often tied to the generous portions, plentiful meals, and the view, which many guests felt made the price reasonable.
What should I know before visiting Le Safran?
Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, especially when it is crowded, and service is often described as efficient and fast but sometimes only acceptable during busy times. Guests also mention free tea, great coffee, and great dessert, so it can work well for a meal that ends with kunafa or another sweet.
Is parking available at Le Safran?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Le Safran kid-friendly?
Yes, Le Safran is good for kids.
