Ruta del Azafrán

Ruta del Azafrán is a terraced restaurant at Paseo del Padre Manjón 1, on the Darro river path below the Albaicín in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, facing the Alhambra. The Paseo de los Tristes, as the stretch is also known, is one of the most photographed walks in the city, and the terrace here offers a direct view of the Alhambra's walls. The cuisine is modern Andalusian with Moorish influence, in which saffron is the unifying ingredient, reflecting the spice trade that shaped Granada's cooking. Saffron-based dishes, Moorish-influenced meat and fish plates and a tasting menu are the signature offerings. The tasting menu is the option to consider for a first visit, as it presents the range of the kitchen in one sitting, while à la carte ordering gives more control over price. Typical spending is €35 to €60 per person, placing the restaurant in the upper mid-range for Granada. The dining room is calmer and more polished than the city's tapas bars, with smart-casual dress, moderate noise and a terrace that is the preferred seating in good weather. Lunch and dinner are served daily, though hours should be confirmed locally. Reservations are recommended, particularly for terrace tables in the evening and at weekends, and the phone number is +34 958 22 68 82. Booking several days ahead is sensible in peak seasons. The location is a flat walk along the river from Plaza Nueva, making it more accessible than many Albaicín restaurants, and the website is rutadelazafran.com. The restaurant suits visitors who want a sit-down meal with a view of the Alhambra and a menu that draws on Granada's Moorish culinary history.