If Pasta Is Your Love Language, You’ll Be In Heaven At Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen In Washington

For some people, myself included, pasta is a comfort food. I believe it dates back to the days when my grandmother would make delicious pasta dishes from scratch and serve them at family dinners. Boxed pasta will do in a pinch, but nothing tops homemade noodles tossed with the freshest ingredients and rich, flavorful cheese. If pasta is your love language, you'll be in heaven at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen in Walla Walla. Featuring innovative dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, it might just be the best pasta in Washington. Sorry, Grandma.

Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen is nestled on Walla Walla's historic Main Street in the heart of Washington's wine country.

Small in size but large in charm, Saffron offers an elevated fine dining experience in an atmosphere of casual elegance.

Seasonal favorites like Fettuccine alle Vongole feature Manila clams from Penn Cove Shellfish and house-made pancetta in a white wine sauce topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

While you might have your favorite tried and true pasta dishes, we recommend trying something new. This Bucatini Nero with house-made squid ink pasta and albacore tuna is an unexpected culinary delight.

Saffron Gemelli pasta is the base for this wood-fired octopus dish and is out of this world.

Likewise, the Turkish-style stuffed flatbread is a delicious alternative to pasta.

Quench your thirst with a specialty cocktail or craft beer. An extensive list of local and international wines is available by the glass or bottle.

Of course, you must leave room for dessert. The chefs at Saffron work with local farms and dairies to create sumptuous, seasonal desserts to complement your meal.

Indeed, Washington has some of the best cuisines around, and Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen is no exception. Reservations are recommended. Visit the Saffron Mediterranean website for the current menu and Saffron's Facebook page for updates and events.

Have you dined at this upscale restaurant in Walla Walla? What did you order? We'd love to hear from you in the comments.