Saffron & Smoke
Tandoor-charred kebabs, regional curries, and a craft cocktail bar in downtown Chicago.
Reserve a TableOur Story
Saffron & Smoke started with a simple idea: cook the North Indian food we grew up eating, with the best ingredients we can find.
Chef **Aanya Kapoor** opened the doors in 2018 after fifteen years in kitchens across Delhi, Amritsar, and Chicago. The marinades are ground fresh every morning. The kebabs come out of a clay tandoor we fire by hand. The bar leans toward spice-forward cocktails, with a few surprises from small distillers we visit every year.
We don't take shortcuts, and we don't rush. Dinner here is meant to feel like dinner at a friend's house — if your friend happened to be a very good cook.
What Our Guests Say
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“The best butter chicken outside of Delhi. We've been coming every week for two years and it never disappoints.”
Priya S. · Google -
“This is what a neighborhood restaurant should be. Warm, bold, unfussy. The lamb chops are life-changing.”
Marcus T. · Yelp -
“We had our anniversary dinner here and everything was perfect — the food, the cocktail pairings, the service.”
Neha & James R.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday–Thursday
- 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday
- 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Find Us
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60602
In the Loop, two blocks from the Washington/Wabash station (Brown, Orange, Pink, Green lines). Street parking is limited — we recommend the **Government Center** garage on Lake Street.
The restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible.
Join Us for Dinner
Reservations recommended, especially Thursday through Saturday. Walk-ins welcome at the bar.