Everyone & everything here is fantastic! The breads all of them...any of them get them---knee weakening wonderful gluten magic. The mastery of proteins is staggering, so I suggest getting octopus/pulpo whenever it's on the menu. Recently had a beguiling flatbread of mortadella and coppa-touched with a vinaigrette and arugula & cheese. Perfection. All the desserts are amazing here, unlike most restaurants these days where the times and memories of pastry chefs have faded. Get dessert! Get a drink or wine that you haven't tasted before. Lovely bar area if you like to watch a kitchen function effectively and with a modicum of happiness and joy. Great service provided by an eclectic crew of hosts who probably have tasted what's on the menu---seems simple right? I'm gonna quote Fergus Henderson "simple is not easy ".

Walked in early on Saturday of December barrel tasting weekend. Great space and nice service! Tried the pulpo a la gallega (good flavor but would have loved some difference in texture), the wood-grilled quail (super tender and amazing flavor!), the cresti di gallo pasta (incredible!!!), and the mozzarella budino (decadent and delicious). The server also helped pair a couple glasses of wine with what we ordered and we were very pleased with the pairings.

AMAZING. Extremely attentive and knowledgeable staff. Seated promptly at reservation time. We had two meals- fish (halibut) and pasta (malfadine) and both were excellent. The fish was hot, moist and flaky. The sauce wise bright and not overly salty. The crispy potatoes added texture to the dish. The malfadine was also steaming hot and al dente. No oversalting this dish either, which really let the flavors shine. The suggested wine pairing was spot on. Pretty atmosphere and decent acoustics- we didn't have to yell to hear each other! I loved that a heavy dessert ( cheesecake) was served in a manageable size - not a big slab) so that it could be enjoyed without feeling heavy and stuffed afterwards. Definitely worth dining here over and over. Beware- no substitutions, but they will delete ingredients - of which we needed neither.

Kindness goes a long way! @ Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen in Walla Walla, WA. !! We were indeed shown kindness this Saturday afternoon when we entered this fine dining establishment. The restaurant was quite busy and we walked in behind a party who had a reservation. In need of a good meal, we took a chance without a reservation, and were lucky enough to be told that they might have a spot for us. Once we arrived at our lovely table, we were warmly greeted by Tom. He was personable, friendly, and courteous while providing excellent service. The staff worked well together and in harmony. Our waters were refilled accordingly. Finished dishes and corresponding silverware were taken away, then the next course was set in its place. We enjoyed our time here and were thoroughly satisfied with our dinner from start to finish. Our appetizers were well-prepared and delicate. Our entrees were thoughtfully created, savory, and delicious. The dessert was rich, creamy, and devoured instantaneously... so good! The space itself was beautiful with unique and charming furnishings. We would sincerely like to thank Island for showing us kindness tonight. We had a wonderful dining experience! Thank you.

Delicious food and drinks. Service was responsive and friendly. Restaurant has a nice decor.

Amazing flavors with thoughtful, innovative pairings. The quality of the waiter was outstanding but he was stretched to cover more tables then they typically fill on Thursday night. Still he made our dinner a wonderful experience. This is a unique makeover of a classic Walla Walla building. It definitely captures an Egyptian ambiance. Will definitely eat here again.

Made for a lovely Valentine's Day dinner! Had the Patatas Bravas and Kebbeh Nayyeh shared as appetizers, followed by the Lahmacun flatbread and Hanger Steak. All were paired with Freewater Winery Syrah '20. All dishes were excellent, I particularly enjoyed the almond and caperberry salsa with the hanger steak. My girlfriend had the Lahmacun flatbread, it was a remarkably robust entree that I'm hoping to get myself on a future visit! I ordered the hanger steak medium rare but found some parts of the cut to be quite rare/blue.

This restaurant is the total package: great flavors, awesome service, and a fabulous atmosphere. I'm especially amazed by the creative, yet comforting food, as well as the carefully balanced drinks. I had the speck and ricotta flatbread, haloumi and za'atar appetizer, and the Zohan (one of the delicious gin drinks). It was all delicious. My only regret is that I didn't order and try more. This is my second visit and I'll certainly be back.

My pre birthday dinner, recommended by a friend as well. Nice cocktails selections and wines (of course). We had beef cheek, mushroom flatbread (mushroom lover must to have!) and lamb and beef sausage pasta with tomato sauce dish (which was very bright even with heavy meat, made a dish delightful). All dishes are great, served with house made bread and olive oil and I would come back here to try other dishes next time. I ordered Cab from Bledsoe without paying attention (we visited their winery in Bend), juicy red. Nice service is always a big plus!