Saffy's 4845 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029

"Wonderful service and well heated outdoor patio! Loved the skewers, especially the beef shashlik, very tender, well seasoned. The seasonings on the scallops and mussels appetizers on the other hand were slightly heavy. You can tell both the mussels and scallops were great quality, but their natural flavor and freshness were covered and dulled by the sauces. Recommend the meat dishes more."

"Our first time, and it was fantastic! The food was delicious but also memorable, which is the difference between 4 and 5-stars. The 18-hour short rib blew our socks off but the hummus alone was a reminder of how important getting the simple things right can is huge!"

"Regrettably, this restaurant was a huge disappointment. Despite the rather steep prices, the food was merely average and didn't quite meet expectations, especially considering the availability of numerous other eateries serving genuinely authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant was very crowded, and to add to the misery, they assigned us one of the worst tables imaginable—right next to the noisy wine station and open kitchen with flames behind us made the heat unbearable. It was nearly impossible to enjoy a moment's peace with the constant parade of waitstaff and kitchen noise. The cacophony of waitresses, busboys, and cooks chatting and yelling made the dining experience far from relaxing. It felt like dining in the midst of a chaotic kitchen rather than enjoying a meal. The owner's decision to place tables in such inconvenient spots purely for profit was evident and detracted significantly from the overall experience for customers. If I could, I would give this restaurant -1 star. The experience was an absolute disaster. It's a place I'd strongly advise everyone to avoid at all costs."

"I was visiting LA and it was my first time at this restaurant but the food was amazing. I was surprised by the good taste of every dish that came out. The staff were very nice and took care of us. Our food was late and they brought us some complimentary dishes because the kitchen was backed up. Highly recommended for a chill night"

"It’s worth braving driving to the Hollywood/Los Feliz section of LA for dinner at the Middle Eastern restaurant Saffy’s on Fountain Ave. Make sure to plan accordingly, expect traffic, and read the street signs closely before parking - we found a meter a few blocks up after driving around for a bit. SERVICE:
We had top-tier service, and as someone who knows how important this is to Angelinos, you won’t be disappointed. Our server Julia was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and when I had a question related to dietary restrictions, she got me the answer right away. When our food was delivered to the wrong table, she did a great job at communicating why the wait would be a little longer. Julia also did the perfect amount of circling back to check in on us. DRINKS: If you’re new to Greek wines, not to fear. When I let our server know that I was debating between the different red wines by the glass, she related them to more commonly known varietals that they’re most similar to. I ended up going with the Kotsifali 2021 Domaine Paterianakis 3.14 from Crete for $21/glass and it was absolutely marvelous. I loved the wine, and I can’t wait to come back during the day to try the coffee. ATMOSPHERE:
They have both indoor and outdoor dining, and both are extremely charming. I even look the vibe of the bar inside. I’ll have to come back soon to try out all of the different dining ambiances + visit the coffee shop next door. FOOD: They recommend ordering a few things for the table to share, and I completely agree. Here are a few of the things we loved, and it was the perfect amount for a party of two: Hummus Ful ($15) with slow cooked fava beans, cumin, lemon, pickled serrano, soft egg, & challah. The egg wil make you do a happy dance, and if you’re gluten free you can add a side of Crudité for $6. Tomatoes ($19) with smoked eggplant purée, goat feta, cinnamon, sesame dukkah, savory, & cilantro. The vibrant tomatoes are an absolute must-order for anyone who even mildly likes tomatoes. The feta cheese is made with goat’s milk (yay for all of those lactose intolerant folks!) Green Falafel ($16) with tahini, preserved lemon, ajika, fresh parsley, & fresh dill. I love it when appetizers come with even quantities. The falafel is easy to share, as it comes with 6 bite-sized pieces. The ajika is a red Georgian chili sauce under the falafel and it definitely packs a kick! Skewers ($39 for 2) accompanied with laffa, tahini chopped salad, chili crunch, & amba. I recommend getting two different kebabs so you can try a variety, as they’re pretty large. We went with a comparison of their lambs, the Spicy Lamb Kebab (habanero, shallots, ginger, garam masala, cilantro) and the second Lamb Kebab (sweet & spicy peppers, onions, parsley, dry mint & marjoram)."