Zaferon Grill

Great restaurant with excellent food. Short rib was outstanding. Appetizer of tuna tartare was great. Bronzini entree was also fresh and delicious. Desserts were also great! And excellent cappuccino. BRING BOOZE! BYOB at its finest. We stayed there until they basically turned the lights out around 10:30. Service was good but a little quirky. Great modern NYC style decor. Head to the Verona Inn after for an after dinner drink.

The executive chef apprenticed under Daniel Boulud. Gorgeous presentation and inventive twists on American cuisine, influenced by the multinational backgrounds of the owner and her chef. Stellar hospitality stems from the owner's philosophy on service, which she says comes naturally to her, citing the warmth and generosity intrinsic to Persian culture.

My Zaferon Grill Experience
I had my son’s Confirmation brunch reception at the Zaferon Grill in April 2018. Prior to getting in touch with the owner, Soody Nelson, I was stressed out, shopping around for restaurants that can host my event. Soody and her staff helped me put together a great party. Soody has a different approach than any of the restaurants that I spoke with. Soody provided an integrated experience, from putting together a menu that was suitable to my wide range of guests, including the floral arrangements, and the cake selection. I greatly appreciated her and the restaurant manager, Daniel Ghita’s advice on the various aspects of the party. She was very flexible and worked with me on the menu selection. She provided sound advice on what is appropriate for the age range of my guests. Her tremendous help greatly alleviated my stress on putting together this event for my son.

On the day of the event, the restaurant was very clean and elegant but not stuffy. The food was phenomenal, healthy and at just the right portions for my guests. The music selection was very appropriate, and the wait staff were outstanding!

In summary, my experience with Zaferon Grill, particularly with Soody Nelson and Daniel Ghita was so great, and was so easy! I would definitely recommend Zaferon Grill for your event or special occasion like mine 

The place a little hard to spot bit once we got inside it felt truly comfortable. The bathroom was in great condition and if you know anything about eating out you check the bathroom to see what type of people work there. The staff was great and the food was even better. Everything my wife and I ordered was truly blissful and top notch. It was our anniversary and I couldn't have picked a better place to spend the day. Thanks for the spectacular evening Zaferon Grill.

My family was in the neighborhood and decided to try this restaurant that has just opened. The ambience of the place is great. The decor makes you feel welcome. The furniture is light colored and complements the decor. The walls are covered with photographs of blooming zafran. The kitchen is mostly open with only beautiful glass panels separating the guests from the staff.

The appetizers were beautifully executed, large in size, and delicious. Homemade flatbread straight from the oven was complementary. The entrees were flavorful and very reasonably priced. I strongly recommend trying Nana's lamb dish. It was mouth watering and melted in my mouth.

The desserts looked aesthetically appealing and tasted heavenly.
The restaurant does not have a liquor licence. You are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine if you wish so.

The staff was very courteous and welcoming.

This neighborhood restaurant is a gem. I envy locals that could frequently have a bite here.

Zaferon Grill is an excellent spot. They really seem to have fresh ingredients in all of their dishes. The service is good and their staff is really friendly. The food is really healthy and prepared with the best ingredients. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting to try a new restaurant out.

A really pretty space. Well designed and not loud. Food was excellent. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The owner is charming. Visited each table to say "thank you" and make sure everyone was happy. Will definitely return.

Had a great dinner here tonight with a friend, I was not disappointed! Loved the ambiance and the service was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious--I had a salad, crabcake, and flourless chocolate cake. My friend had a salad, salmon, and gelato. Everything was prepared to perfection and tasted great. The owner was super friendly and touched many tables....will definitely be back!

What a wonderful restaurant. Heard about Zaferon Grill on a cable tv show, and finally found my way there. It was great. The food was fabulous, and the service terrific. The menu is not overly extensive, but the choices are "spot-on". I look forward to my next visit, and the next, and the next ... .

Excellent service and the food is superb. We came for brunch on the weekend and we were seated right away. All of the dishes we ordered were amazing!

The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare. I will be back for more. And the owner was very charming and attentive. I also like the design of the dining area.

Fantastic food, great service, generous hearty portions, and warm welcome. What more can you ask for? Music. Beautiful.

Great food and the ambiance is heart warming, I strongly recommend any dish, because "ALL" are mouth watering delicious! !!!!!!!!!

I have been here several times, very pleased with service and food, every single time. Highly recommended👌

We like this restaurant a lot. Good food and excellent atmosphere.

Came for brunch... Absolutely amazing! Can’t wait to come back for dinner!

One of the best small table restaurants in Essex County and beyond.

Great service. Great selection of food from appetizers to desserts

Soooooo good. Byob. Try the short rib. Owner is awesome and super friendly

Food and service are outstanding. The only drawback is that it is a bit pricy.