safran’S story
Chef Suleyman Kirbancioglu (known as Sulo), along with wife Natalie, opened Safran in 2013 with the inspiration to showcase Turkish cuisine beyond kebabs and pide. Sulo grew up in Mengen, by the Black Sea, a region renowned for producing the best Chefs in Turkey. He comes from a long line of culinary excellence, with the majority of his family also in the hospitality trade. After years of experience working in some of the finest dining establishments in Istanbul, he has brought his passion for incredible Turkish food to the Central Coast.
AWARDS
Best New Restaurant, Central Coast/Hunter
2014 Awards For Excellence - Restaurant and Catering Association
One Hat 2020 - Australian Good Food Guide
One Hat 2021 - Australian Good Food Guide
One Hat 2022 - Australian Good Food Guide
One Hat 2023 - Australian Good Food Guide
One Hat 2024 - Australian Good Food Guide
“The jewel in the crown, however, is Safran, a Turkish fine-dining restaurant which has had a well-deserved chef hat in the Australian Good Food Guide for the last two years. ”
PRESS
https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2023/02/02/safran-brings-black-sea-central-coast
https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/food/best-restaurants-central-coast
https://coastiesmag.com.au/the-five-best-ettalong-restaurants-to-visit-sharpish/
https://centralcoastlifeandstyle.com.au/safran-feast-like-ottoman-ettalong
https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/restaurants/safran
https://www.hunterhunter.com.au/central-coast/eat-drink/safran
http://www.breezemagazine.com.au/safran-restaurant-bar-ettalong
http://coastalchic.com.au/safran-feast-like-an-ottoman-at-ettalong
