Shaffa
Last updated★ 4.7 · 1,713 Google reviews · $$$
Shaffa is a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar in Surry Hills, reached down a laneway off Albion Street. Its brick walls and high glass ceiling make it feel lively but intimate, and it suits a long dinner over shared plates and cocktails. Frog Hollow Reserve is about two minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Shaffa
Food at Shaffa
Shaffa serves Middle Eastern dishes built for sharing, from raw and grilled seafood to hummus, grilled vegetables and lamb. Visitors often mention the hummus with focaccia and the burnt eggplant dip, and the knafeh dessert is singled out as a highlight. Mains include rump cap steak, lamb shoulder and fish lifafa. The menu includes vegetarian dishes.
What to order: Knafeh dessert · Hummus with focaccia · Burnt eggplant dip
Drinks at Shaffa
The bar serves original cocktails such as the Tipsy Pear and Charred Negroni, plus classics at $25 each. The wine list is extensive, by the glass and by the bottle, and includes a 3-litre Jeroboam poured by Coravin. Beers include Grifter, Philter and the non-alcoholic Heaps Normal. Louis Roederer Cristal is 50% off with any six bites from the food menu.
Set menu and weekend lunch
The set menu is $89 per person. Clarence River prawn can be added for $13 each, and the steak can be upgraded for $6 per person, with a minimum of two people. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, lunch is a shorter à la carte menu, and some dinner dishes are not offered at lunch. Shaffa also runs a Weekend Long Lunch.
What customers say about Shaffa
- 💬Staff praised as warm, attentive and helpful with menu suggestions
- 💬Food described as well cooked and full of flavour, especially the desserts and seafood
- 💬Atmosphere praised for the laneway setting, candlelight and glass roof
Tips for visiting Shaffa
- ✓Lunch on Friday to Sunday is a reduced menu, so check which dishes are on before you go.
- ✓Parties of six or more pay a 10% service charge, except on Sundays.
- ✓Tell staff about any food allergies or dietary needs before ordering.
Getting to Shaffa
Shaffa is at 80 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, down a laneway. Parking is listed as available, and the entrance is step-free.
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FAQ about Shaffa
What cuisine does Shaffa serve?
Shaffa serves Middle Eastern food, with shared plates, grilled seafood and meat, and a knafeh dessert.
Can I book a table at Shaffa?
Yes, bookings are made through SevenRooms using the Make a booking button on the website.
Does Shaffa have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes, such as hummus and grilled vegetables.
Is Shaffa licensed?
Yes, it serves cocktails, beer and an extensive wine list.
Is there a set menu at Shaffa?
Yes, the set menu is $89 per person, with optional prawn and steak add-ons.