At a glance
#3 of 6 Middle Eastern restaurants in EdinburghLocalGuideWorld score: 4.11
Rating breakdown
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5 ★63%
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4 ★15%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★13%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Shawarma House?
- The Shawarma House is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 283 reviews.
- How does The Shawarma House rank in Edinburgh?
- The Shawarma House is #3 of 6 Middle Eastern restaurants in Edinburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Shawarma House located?
- 119 Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9ER, United Kingdom — 0.6 km from the center of Edinburgh.
- How can I contact The Shawarma House?
- Phone: +44 131 261 6614 · Website: theshawarmahouse.co.uk
AVOID AND FIND AN ALTERNATIVE
I am a doctor and sustained viral food poisoning after attending the premises on 09/12/23
In retrospect, we should have immediately refused dining here as there were some clear red flags…
The hygiene of the premises is unacceptable. Tables are not kept clean, bins are left open and in the vicinity of diners.
Secondly, the lamb shawarma contained hard, over cooked meat that was gritty. Veg was wilted and had been left exposed for too long.
Grills are smattered in old grease and charred debris, and kitchen workers do not follow hand hygiene.
AVOID!
I am a doctor and sustained viral food poisoning after attending the premises on 09/12/23
In retrospect, we should have immediately refused dining here as there were some clear red flags…
The hygiene of the premises is unacceptable. Tables are not kept clean, bins are left open and in the vicinity of diners.
Secondly, the lamb shawarma contained hard, over cooked meat that was gritty. Veg was wilted and had been left exposed for too long.
Grills are smattered in old grease and charred debris, and kitchen workers do not follow hand hygiene.
AVOID!
Great restaurant. Great service food authentic just like in home in saudi arabia. Its a little expensive
This is how food should be done, the freshly made bread is worth going for alone. Great staff aswell. My only gripe is that it's ruined other kebab shops for me! This place sets the standard and the prices are beyond reasonable. Give this place a go, you won't be disappointed.
Nice and tasty food 👌Highly recommend👍 Loved the freshmade naan. Shawarma was perfect 😋 Good sitting erea , suitable for big families. Nice staff and good service. Just loved it, we enjoyed every bite🤗 We'll come again. From Norway
The best shawarma in Edi! Love the mixed shawarma wraps, always fresh and tasty. Highly recommend!
Huge chicken shawarma and lots of chips. I couldn't eat it all and had to take half of it home for later in the handy round tub the chips were served in. The ingredients tasted fresh but I like my shawarmas a lot more spicy. Sitting inside to eat is a pleasant experience.
So while I’ve had the shawerma here, it was a while ago, and I’m not going to review it. I’ve been here a few times, and while the service didn’t leave me enchanted, I didn’t run into anyone rude.
I’m reviewing the kebab, I really love it. The chips are always so tasty and wet (in a good way), the meat itself is very nice. It’s not perfect, but considering we’re in the UK, it’s a really good kebab.
There was this one time when I ordered a full kebab platter, but it was late at night and I assume they had run out of all the ingredients, so I didn’t get the exact order I wanted. But they made up for it with extra food I didn’t order, so that was nice.
I’m reviewing the kebab, I really love it. The chips are always so tasty and wet (in a good way), the meat itself is very nice. It’s not perfect, but considering we’re in the UK, it’s a really good kebab.
There was this one time when I ordered a full kebab platter, but it was late at night and I assume they had run out of all the ingredients, so I didn’t get the exact order I wanted. But they made up for it with extra food I didn’t order, so that was nice.
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