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Reviews - Sarban Afghaans Restaurant - Utrecht

Reviews

9.5/10

Excellent
2297 reviews
Food
9.6
Service
9.5
Ambience
9.3
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  • Camila M.
    Camila M.2 months ago

    8.0

    the special rice was amazing

  • Kamelia P.5 months ago

    6.0

    The food was a bit underwhelming, and the service took quite some time. We did need to remind the waiters to pick up our X course or bring the check.

  • Lizelle D.
    Lizelle D.5 months ago

    10

    brilliant

  • Sophia P.
    Sophia P.5 months ago

    10

    Great food, amazinf service!!

  • Catarina F.7 months ago

    10

    The food was just incredible! Super recommend

  • Lauren H.8 months ago

    10

    had another great chef's surprise meal and this time introduced my friends to Afghanistan food - and they too are hooked

  • Rebecca D.9 months ago

    10

    Everything perfect

  • Sanjiv B.
    Sanjiv B.9 months ago

    10

    I had the Vegan menu and was good. There were 2 dishes of rice. I would have rather preferred a naan instead.

  • Christopher D.9 months ago

    10

    The warmth of the staff starts the evening well. The tasty well presented food is so good. You cannot go wrong with Sarban for an Afghan feast!

  • Roger L.9 months ago

    10

    Delicious food, affordable prices and Friend staff. What more can you asked for, seriously the experience was amazing and definitely worth the price and surely we are going back again.

  • Guy H.
    Guy H.9 months ago

    10

    Once again, Sarban met our very high expectations. Great food, perfect service. You can’t ask for more. They recognise us now, which is nice.

  • Marla B.10 months ago

    9.5

    The food was delicious, service very friendly, dinner on the terrace on a. beautiful evening.

  • Beverley K.11 months ago

    10

    Favourite restuarant in Utrecht!

  • Christopher D.11 months ago

    10

    As always the hospitality is special at Sarban, the front of house staff explain the way the menu works and those involved in cooking the dishes come and explain each dish. You will not go wrong with the surprise menu - vegetarian or meat. Delicious.

  • Giulia C.
    Giulia C.11 months ago

    9.0

    The food was delicious and great service

  • Erik P.1 year ago

    8.0

    Great stop in the center of utrecht

  • Noora L.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing vegan food. I took the surprise menu and it was so delicious. I loved each bite.

  • Seyda L.1 year ago

    7.0

    The atmosphere is nice, the presentation of the food is also very nice. But to be honest the food is really cheap for the price. For that overall price I would expect more maindish/meat but the main dish was centered around chicken which is much cheaper and some of the side dishes were rather inedible for our taste. Overall the place is nice but the price is too high for what you get.

  • Nádia S.1 year ago

    10

    The food was delicious, the staff were amazingly friendly, polite and attentive. I will definitely comeback

  • Larissa s.1 year ago

    9.5

    Awesome food in great atmosphere!

  • Frank G.1 year ago

    10

    This was really great. A very welcoming staff, friendly and taking the time for everybody. Nice ambiance in the restaurant, and great dishes on the menu. You can opt for a surprise menu or go for the dishes on the menu (warning: they all look delicious). The quality of the food was superb, and staff stayed friendly the full night. I will definitely come back, and recommend Sarban to all!

  • Helen S.1 year ago

    10

    These dishes and flavours were new to me. We got to taste a variety of dishes, the best of which were really superb (the dumplings that deserve a more sophisticated name than that, the spiced rice, the dessert plate). There was a homely, bustling atmosphere and very friendly serving staff.

  • Bruno C.
    Bruno C.1 year ago

    9.5

    food is excellent

  • Alessandra V.1 year ago

    8.5

    All was great, service and food! But charging tap water is ridiculous!!

  • Lucy G.1 year ago

    10

    Phenomenal. One of those really good eats that you never forget!!

  • Mark K.1 year ago

    9.5

    Excellent food and staff that had eye for us.

  • Beverley K.1 year ago

    10

    Warm service excellent and interesting food

  • Angela S.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing menu, service and local!

  • Laura S.1 year ago

    10

    Delicious food with intriguing flavours

  • Yvonne H.1 year ago

    8.0

    Great experience. Delicious food. We had the surprise menu which was very flavoursome. Friendly staff. Cool decor. Would recommend if in Utrecht.

  • MARTINUS V.1 year ago

    9.5

    We had many visitors from outside Holland. Wanted to take them to our favorite restaurant in Utrecht. We were received with open arms. Excellent food, very moderate pricing. We shall be back again!!!

  • Giovanni B.1 year ago

    8.5

    Good athmosphere and food

  • RICHARD B.1 year ago

    10

    My wife and I really enjoyed this amazing restaurant. It was quite busy for dinner on a Wednesday so I would suggest making a reservation. Although we were staying in Amsterdam, we took an easy 26 minute train to Utrecht, a city worth visiting. Our service was excellent and the staff always explained the various foods that we received. We definitely recommend getting the "chef's surprise" 3 course menu. You will eat such a variety of delicious foods with this menu. Not to be missed. We shared a bottle of Rose wine from Portugal that we enjoyed. In addition to the inside dining room, there is also an option of dining outside along the canal. The price for the 3-course menu was reasonable especially considering the quality of the food and the amount of food that you receive. WE hightly recommend this restaurant.

  • Jonathan H.1 year ago

    8.0

    Food is very tasty and quite affordable, but unfortunately it is not possible to take leftoveres back home, which would be great to reduce food waste!

  • Akhil S.1 year ago

    9.0

    chefs menu was very elaborate. service was really amazing, they explained all the dishes.

  • Deyanira H.
    Deyanira H.1 year ago

    9.0

    The quality and freshness of the food in Sarban is consistent, even though the menu has been exactly the same for years, it is equally as good every time I visit. A real privilege to have in Utrecht, long may it last!

  • Joann C.
    Joann C.1 year ago

    9.5

    Food was good, portions properly sized, services very helpful and kind as they explained us the dishes. All in all, super enjoyable and I will definitively come back.

  • Roberta F.2 years ago

    10

    The entire ambience, the food was amazing, stunning value and great company

  • MARTINUS V.2 years ago

    10

    Very, very good! We go there all the time, especially when we have visitors from abroad. Super food (quality and quantity) and service!!!

  • Ivy M.2 years ago

    8.0

    Family gathering. Good food, ambiance nice and quick service . Explanation of the dishes nice. Great chef!

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