Saffron by Paradise Menu

Olives marinated in garlic and herbs & sesame seeds.

Beetroot bourani, spicy pistachio dip and mirza ghasemi minis.

A creamy yoghurt dip with baby cucumbers, dried mint, lemon zest and black pepper. Perfect with kebab dishes or to dip into with naan.

Grilled and smoked aubergine, garlic with spices slow cooked into a tomato dip.

A traditional fried aubergine dip, consisting of caramelised onions, roasted nuts, herbs and spices.

Hummus with crumbled Persian feta, kalamata olives, vine tomatoes, fresh parsley and sumac.

Stuffed wine leaves with rice, Persian spices and sesame seeds.

Roasted and grilled baby carrots with a honey lemon dressing, crumbled feta & dill.

Grilled corn on the cob with harissa butter, lime & sea salt.

Fried, spiced and sticky aubergines with toasted sesame seed & spring onions.

Charcoal grilled tiger prawns, sumac, coriander, lemon and olive oil.

Chopped heirloom tomatoes, baby cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions tossed in a fresh, tangy Shirazi-style olive oil & mint vinaigrette.

Spinach, lettuce, cucumber, onions, with crumbled feta, sesame, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and a tangy sticky molasses dressing.

Slow cooked, then grilled street food style shredded lamb with a side of pickles, onions and chillies.

Slow cooked, then grilled street food style shredded chicken shawarma with a side of pickles, onions and chillies.

Freshly made falafel and red pepper hummus with a side of pickles, onions and chillies.

A spicy Iranian sausage stew, slow-cooked with onion, tomato & chilli — perfect for scooping with bread.

Charcoal spicy grilled chicken breast marinated in green jalapeno powder, sumac, lemon and olive oil served with a lemon and sumac mayo.

A tangy lamb stew with fried aubergine in a tomato base with saffron, split peas and garlic and fried potatoes. Add Zereshk Polo Rice +5.95.

Fragrant roasted chicken in saffron, turmeric and tomato with barberries.

Fresh green beans cooked in a tomato, turmeric and saffron sauce, perfect with some fluffy saffron rice.

An intensely fragrant and rich slow cooked lamb stew with fenugreek, green herbs and kidney beans.

A rich tomato based stew, with braised mushrooms, crispy okra (or ladyfingers), garlic and tamarind.

3 mini stews for trying a little of everything and enjoying all the diverse flavours of Persian cooking. Pick 3 from: Ghiemeh Bademjan, Green Bean ‘Loobia’ Stew, Bamieh ‘Ladyfinger’ Stew, Ghormeh Sabzi.

The classic, charcoal grilled minced lamb kebab.

A skewer of boneless chicken breast marinated in saffron, olive oil and lemon juice.

A combination of the above kebabs, one skewer of minced lamb and one skewer of Joojeh chicken kebab.

A skewer of tender charcoal grilled lamb fillet kebab.

Charcoal grilled skewer of mixed diced lamb & chicken breast, green peppers and onions marinated in saffron, olive oil and lemon juice.

Joojeh Kebab, Chenjeh fillet kebab and 2 skewers of koubideh kebab served with saffron rice, naan bread, pickles and sumac onions.

A skewer of oyster mushrooms cooked on the coals and served on a spicy date & tamarind hot sauce.

Selection of our fresh daily bread.

Fluffy saffron infused basmati rice.

Fluffy saffron infused basmati rice with wild forest berry and pistachio slivers.

Fluffy saffron rice, with almond and pistachio slivers, dark pitted cherries, apricots, dried orange zest and pomegranate seeds.

Triple cooked potatoes, sumac, coriander, sumac lemon mayo.

Classic Persian saffron, clotted cream and pistachio ice cream.

Home baked flaky phyllo pastry filled with crushed nuts and jasmine ice cream.

Warm, sticky and indulgent — a Persian twist on sticky toffee pudding.

House-made pomegranate shrub and Pama liqueur topped with chilled prosecco. Bright, tangy, and gently floral.

Saffron gin and Aperol lengthened with dry tonic and a touch of orange blossom. Bitter, floral, and zesty.

Bacardi 8 dark rum stirred with date molasses and black walnut bitters, served over ice with a Medjool date. Rich, spiced and slow.

Italy. A lively sparkling wine with crisp apple, citrus zest, and a fine, delicate fizz.

Cinsault, Syrah, Tempranillo / Lebanon. Fresh and dry with bright red berry flavours, floral lift, and a clean, elegant finish.

Syrah, Tempranillo. A delicately spiced and deliciously fruity, dry rose from Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. Fresh summer fruits on the palate and a lovely clean, savoury, dry finish.

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat / Lebanon. Soft and subtle with notes of yellow fruit and white flowers, finishing with gentle freshness.

Portugal. Bright and lightly spritzy with citrus peel, green apple, and a clean, thirst-quenching finish.

Lebanon. Lean and mineral-edged with citrus peel, orchard fruit, and a subtle saline finish.

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault / Lebanon. Medium-bodied and smooth, showing ripe dark berries, soft spice and a silky texture.

Argentina. Deep and plush with dark plum, hints of violet and a velvety, polished finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault / Lebanon. Ripe tropical fruits, from peaches and mango to fresh citrus and herb notes with a full body and a crispy dry finish.

Blueberry and lavender with lemon — floral, dark and delicately tart.

Sour cherry and rose with a touch of citrus — sweet, floral and sharply refreshing.

Chia-soaked mint and lime with a touch of verjuice — cooling, green and gently sharp.

Italy, 4.6%, 330ml.

Netherlands, 0%, 330ml.

Choose from: Persian Tea, Green Tea, Mint Tea, Strawberry, Saffron Tea, Lemon & Ginger, Jasmine, Apricot, Blackcurrant, Peach & Passion Fruit, Camomile Honey Vanilla, Mango.

Same flavour choices as the small pot — see above.