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LUNCH APPETIZERS
Hummus Lunch
Topped with fresh diced tomatoes and Kalamata olives served with warm pita.
$5.95
Zaalouk Lunch
Traditional Moroccan-style eggplant spread served with warm pita.
$6.95
Bakoula Lunch
Classic Moroccan spinach spread served with warm pita.
$5.95
Antipasto Plate Lunch
A sampling of hummus, zaalouk and bakoula garnished with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber and artichoke hearts served with warm pita.
$10.95
Falafel Lunch
Moroccan-seasoned, deep-fried patties of ground chickpea and sesame served with cucumber yogurt sauce of dipping.
$6.95
Mozzarella Plate Lunch
Fresh mozzarella slices drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and served with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers finished with capers. Served with warm bread.
$8.95
LUNCH BEVERAGES
Atay Lunch
Sweet Moroccan green tea with mint presented in a traditional Moroccan teapot.
$3.95+
Atay Glace Lunch
Moroccan sweet iced tea.
$2.95
Honeyed Lemonade Lunch
Made with fresh squeezed lemons.
$2.95
Hot Tea Lunch
Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
$1.95+
Kahwa Lunch
Moroccan coffee, roasted and ground with cinnamon.
$1.95
Canned Soda Lunch
$1.75
LUNCH SALADS
House Salad Lunch
Crisp romaine tossed with fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers in house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.
$5.95+
Shrimp, Avocado and Citrus Salad Lunch
Fresh sliced avocado, tiger shrimp, and Kalamata olives drizzled with olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon and lime. Seasonal.
$9.95+
Greek Salad Lunch Lunch
Tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, and Kalamata olives atop a bed of fresh romaine lettuce tossed with house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette.
$8.95+
Chef's Signature Salad Lunch
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.
$9.95+
House Salad and Soup Lunch
$10.95
LUNCH PASTA & COUSCOUS
Saffron Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta Lunch
Indianapolis's best fettucini Alfredo. Our rich, creamy and very savory saffron Alfredo sauce with sweet basil.
$10.95+
Chef's Parmigiana Pasta Lunch
Lightly breaded chicken breast or lightly breaded and seasoned eggplant. Smothered with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served over fettuccini pasta tossed in homemade marinara sauce.
$12.95
Penney Roayle Lunch
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.
$10.95+
Couscous Tfaya Lunch
Sauteed onions, raisins and chickpeas in a sweet honey-cinnamon-saffron broth over saffron couscous.
$9.95+
Couscous Royale Lunch
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.
$11.95+
LUNCH KABBABS
Lamb Kabbab Lunch
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.
$14.95
Chicken Kabbab Lunch
Chicken breast 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.
$10.95
Kafta Kabbab Lunch
Fresh ground beef meatballs seasoned with the essential Moroccan flavors of ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander and a dash of cinnamon. Served with choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sauteed mixed vegetables.
$11.95
LUNCH TAJINES
Tajines are traditional and hearty Moroccan stews, slow cooked in the decorative conical ceramic pots for which they are named. The tajine lid captures the steam, juices, and rich flavors of the Moroccan herbs and spices along with all of the tender simmering ingredients, to produce a tasty sauce perfect for dipping warm bread. The taste of authentic Maroc!
Ginger Chicken Tajine Lunch
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.
$10.95
Cumin Chicken Tajine Lunch
A tender, slow-roasted quarter chicken with tomatoes and roasted potatoes in a bold and flavorful saffron-cumin sauce garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.
$10.95
Honey Chicken Tajine Lunch
A tender, slow-roasted quarter chicken accompanied by roasted red potatoes, poached pear halve, prunes and apricots simmered in a sweet and savory honey-cinnamon-saffron broth sprinkled with sesame seeds. Served with warm bread.
$11.95
Kafta Tajine Lunch
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.
$12.95
Tilapia Tajine Lunch
Baked tilapia with roasted red potatoes simmered with fresh carrots and tomatoes in classic Moroccan cilantro pesto garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.
$12.95
Tajine Lamb Honey Lunch
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.
$15.95
LUNCH SANDWICHES
Shawarma Sandwich Plate Lunch
Traditional Moroccan-style lamb-gyros served open-faced on warm pita with fresh diced tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled onions accompanies by sides of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces. Plated with choice of soup or salad.
$11.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Plate Lunch
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. Spicy.
$10.95
Kafta Sandwich Plate Lunch
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. Spicy
$10.95
Falafel Sandwich Plate Lunch
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. Spicy.
$10.95
LUNCH SIDES
Side of Couscous Lunch
$3.50
Saffron Rice Lunch
$3.50
Roasted Red Potatoes Lunch
$3.50
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables Lunch
$3.50
Kalamata Olives Lunch
$2.50
Feta Cheese Lunch
$2.50
Grilled Kafta Lunch
$4.50
Grilled Shrimp Lunch
$4.50
Grilled Shawarma Lunch
$5.50
Grilled Chicken Strips Lunch
$3.50
Slow-Stewed Quarter Chicken Lunch
$5.50
Char-Grilled Chicken Kabbab Lunch
$6.50
Slow-Stewed Boneless Lamb Lunch
$9.50
Char-Grilled Lamb Kabbab Lunch
$9.50
LUNCH DESSERTS
Tiramisu Lunch
$7.95
Moroccan Baklava Lunch
2 pieces of famous baklava, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Crisp, lightly honeyed phyllo dough layers stuffed with almonds, pistachios, and toasted sesame seed.
$4.50
Chef Sentissi's Mascarpone Layer Cake Lunch
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.
$8.95
APPETIZERS
Hummus
A Mediterranean favorite! Topped with fresh diced tomatoes and Kalamata olives, served with warm pita.
$6.95
Zaalouk
Traditional Moroccan style eggplant spread served with warm pita.
$7.95
Bakoula
Classic Moroccan style eggplant spread served with warm pita.
$6.95
Antipasto Plate
A sampling of hummus, zaalouk, and bakoula garnished with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomato, cucumber, and artichoke hearts, served with warm pita.
$12.95
Falafel
Moroccan-seasoned, deep-fried patties of ground chickpea and sesame, served with cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping.
$6.95
Bastilla
A traditional Moroccan delicacy! Crispy honeyed phyllo stuffed with chicken and cinnamon roasted almonds.
$12.95
Saffron Mussels
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.
$16.95
Pilpil
Stewed shrimp and scallops in a zesty cilantro pesto, served with warm bread.
$12.95
Moroccan Crabcakes
Blue crab lightly dusted in Moroccan-seasoned semolina, then pan-seared and drizzled with fresh cilantro-mustard seed pesto.
$15.95
Mozzarella Plate
Fresh mozzarella slices drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar served with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers, finished with capers. Served with warm bread.
$10.95
SALADS
House Salad
Crisp romaine tossed with fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers in our house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.
$5.95+
Avocado & Citrus Salad
Fresh sliced avocado, tiger shrimp, and Kalamata olives drizzled with olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon, and lime.
$9.95+
Greek Salad
Fresh diced tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, and Kalamata olives atop a bed of crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.
$8.95+
Chef's Signature Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with fresh tomato, cucumber, broccoli, carrots, raisins, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives tossed with our house lemon-oregano red wine vinaigrette dressing.
$9.95+
House Salad & Soup
$10.95+
SANDWICHES
Sandwiches are served with a Greek salad.
Shawarma Sandwich Plate
Traditional Moroccan-style lamb-beef gyros served open-faced on warm pita with pickled onions, diced cucumbers, and tomatoes, accompanied by sides of spicy harrissa and cucumber yogurt sauces.
$14.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Plate
Char-grilled chicken breast marinated in Chef Sentissi's signature Ras el Hanout served open-faced on warm pita with pickled onions, diced cucumber, and tomatoes, accompanied by sides of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces.
$12.95
Falafel Sandwich Plate
Our traditionally spiced falafel served open-faced on warm pita with pickled onions, diced cucumber, and tomatoes, accompanied by sides of spicy harissa and cucumber yogurt sauces.
$12.95
TAJINES
Served with warm bread. Tajines are traditional and hearty Moroccan stews, slow cooked in the decorative conical ceramic pots for which they are named. The tajine lid captures the steam, juices, and rich flavors of the Moroccan herbs and spices along with all of the tender simmering ingredients, to produce a tasty sauce perfect for dipping warm bread. The taste of authentic Maroc!
Ginger Chicken Tajine
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.
$17.95
Almond Chicken Tajine
Tender, slow-roasted half chicken with almonds, onions, and raisins in a mildly sweet, rich, and savory saffron-almond sauce.
$18.95
Cumin Chicken Tajine
A tender, slow-roasted quarter chicken with tomatoes and roasted potatoes in a bold and flavorful saffron-cumin sauce garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.
$17.95
Honeyed Cornish Hen Tajine
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.
$21.95
Lamb Tajine
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.
$23.95
Tajine Lamberel
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.
$24.95
Kafta Tajine
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.
$17.95
Tilapia Tajine
Baked tilapia with roasted red potatoes simmered with fresh carrots and tomatoes in classic Moroccan cilantro pesto garnished with a slice of pickled lemon. Served with warm bread.
$19.95
Tajine Lamb Honey
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.
$24.95
Tajine Tanjiya
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.
$23.95
KABBABS
Kabbabs are served with your choice of saffron rice, couscous, or roasted red potatoes along with sautéed mixed vegetables.
Lamb Kabbabs
Boneless leg of lamb marinated in Chef Sentissi's signature Ras el Hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection.
$16.95
Chicken Kabbabs
Chicken breast marinated in Chef Sentissi's signature Ras el Hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection.
$13.95
Kafta Kabbabs
Fresh ground beef meatballs seasoned with the essential Moroccan flavors of ginger, paprika, cumin, coriander, and a dash of cinnamon.
$14.95
Fish Kabbabs
Wild Alaskan salmon, mahi mahi, cod, and grouper marinated in Chef Sentissi's signature Ras el Hanout seasoning and char-grilled to perfection.
$25.95
PASTA
Saffron Fettuccini Alfredo
Voted Indianapolis' best fettuccini alfredo! Our rich, creamy, and very savory saffron alfredo sauce with sweet basil served atop fettuccine pasta.
$13.95+
Chef's Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken breast or lightly breaded and seasoned eggplant smothered with freshly grated parmesan cheese and served over fettuccini pasta, tossed in our homemade marinara sauce.
$15.95
Penne Royale
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.
$13.95+
Coconut Shrimp Pasta
Grilled tiger shrimp in creamy coconut and sweet basil sauce served over fettuccini, finished with Pecorino Romano cheese.
$17.95
COUSCOUS
Couscous Tfaya
Sauteed onions, raisins and chickpeas in a sweet honey-cinnamon-saffron broth over saffron couscous.
$12.95+
Couscous Royale
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.
$13.95+
SIGNATURE ENTREES
Chef Sentissi's Traditional Lamb M'Rosia
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.
$36.95
Moroccan Paella
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.
$29.95
Moroccan Seafood Paella
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.
$38.95
Meshwiat Grill Platter
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.
$44.95
Wild Alaskan Salmon with Charmoula
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.
$26.95
Ahi Tuna with Charmoula
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.
$24.95
Chicken Marsala
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.
$19.95
A LA CARTE SIDES
Couscous
$3.50
Saffron Rice
$3.50
Roasted Red Potatoes
$3.50
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
$3.50
Fresh Cut Raw Vegetables
$2.50
Kalamata Olives
$2.50
Feta Cheese
$2.50
Artichoke Hearts
$3.50
Grilled Kafta
$4.50
Grilled Shrimp
$4.50
Grilled Shawarma
$5.50
Grilled Chicken Strips
$3.50
Slow-Stewed Quarter Chicken
$5.50
Char-Grilled Chicken Kabbab
$6.50
Slow-Stewed Boneless Lamb
$9.50
Char-Grilled Lamb Kabbab
$8.50
DESSERTS
Homemade Tiramisu
The best in town! A generations-old recipe.
$7.95
Moroccan Baklava
Two pieces of our famous bakalava, sprinkled with powdered sugar...crisp, lightly honeyed phyllo dough layers stuffed with almonds, pistachios, and toasted sesame seeds.
$4.50
Mascarpone Layer Cake
Decadent wedges of moist cake with light mascarpone layers. Your choice of French vanilla with strawberry sauce, lemon with raspberry sauce, or chocolate tuxedo with chocolate sauce.
$8.95
BEVERAGES
Atay Glace
Moroccan sweet iced tea. Call the retaurant for today's flavor.
$2.95
Honeyed Lemonade
Made with fresh squeezed lemons!
$2.95
Hot Tea
$1.95
Saffron-Infused Hot Tea
$2.95
Kahwa
Traditional Moroccan coffee, roasted and ground with cinnamon.
$1.95
Canned Soda
Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
$1.75
Saffron Cafe
Saffron Cafe serves authentic Moroccan cuisine in Indianapolis, Indiana. A few signature entrees on our menu includes Moroccan Seafood Paella, Ahi Tuna with Charmoula, and Chicken Marsala. We also serve pasta, soups, and sandwiches. We're located near the corner of I-65 and I-70 by American Legion Mall. We're also near Old National Centre and the Indiana World War Memorial. Order online for carryout!Hours of Business
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Thursday
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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