A new upscale Israeli spot, serving Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, has debuted in the neighborhood. The new addition to Five Points, called Safta, is located at 3330 Brighton Blvd., Suite 201.
Safta, which means "grandmother" in Hebrew, offers menu options such as harissa-roasted chicken with laurel and lemon, pomegranate-braised lamb shank with labneh and peaches, and Persian rice with sunflower seeds and cherries. (See the full menu here.)
With four reviews, the new restaurant has a five-star rating on Yelp thus far, indicating it's off to a strong start.
Amanda H., who was among the first to review the new spot on August 19, said, "The food: especially the hummus and the shakshouka! The cocktails. The staff. The ambiance. Last night was one of my favorite Denver dining experiences. I can't wait to go back!"
Yelper Charles C. added, "For the small plates, my favorites were the crispy eggplant and duck matzo ball soup. By the time our large plates — the whole roasted cauliflower and the harissa-roasted chicken — came out, we had gorged ourselves on too much pita and couldn't finish the plates."
Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: Safta is open from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–10 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed Monday and Tuesday.)
