I was very pleasantly surprised by the Saffron Patch on all counts.
Saffron Patch is a tiny bit hard to find since it's in the lower level of an office building. Once you get past the scavenger hunt, it's all good.
I'll begin by saying that the ambiance was exceptional.... "for an Indian restaurant in Cleveland." Let's be honest here people, most Indian joints around here just look terrible and make you want to order take-out. (I said MOST, not ALL. Simmer down. I'm not trying to be offensive. Just honest.)
We had a reservation for my sister's birthday. They put us in an intimate little room with glass, pocket doors. Those doors really came in handy because the place was almost packed and it was very loud in the main dining room. When the doors were open we could barely converse. The acoustics seemed to be a bit dodgy.
The food was very good. I sampled at least 7 different dishes and none of them were a disappointment .... save for the Tandoori Chicken but that's not the restaurants fault. (It's just a boring dish that people order when they're not sure what else they should be ordering. Again, no offense.)
The best thing about the meal was the spice factor. They go on a scale of 1-5. I can handle quite a bit of heat but wasn't entirely sure how hot my food would be so I played it safe with a 3. My nose was running a bit with the 3! Others in our party went with a 4 and all were very happy with their respective levels. I think I'll try a 5 next time.
Only downsides to our meal were that we ordered garlic naan but received plain. And also, the food here seems to be pricier than other Indian establishments. We're probably paying more due to location/high rent factor. Sad face!
Overall, Saffron Patch was delightful and I'll surely return.