Baba

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  Desislava Borisova

  ·4 weeks ago

  “We made a reservation and luckily didn’t have to wait for our table. The server approached us quickly, but then we waited almost 20 minutes for sparkling water and a beer. It was a bit frustrating, especially because we were extremely hungry and wanted to order our food as quickly as possible. The starters were delicious the baba ganoush and smoky almond with peach meze were both really tasty. For the main, we chose the shared platter for two. I have to say, we expected more meat considering it was advertised as a platter for two. We’ve had shared platters in many other places, and this was by far the smallest one. It came with 4 wings, pulled lamb, and a small portion of pork neck. At £35, I found the price quite high for the amount of food we received. That said, everything was tasty and well prepared. Overall, the food was good, but the portion size and the slow service at the beginning were disappointing.”

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  Luis Tenorio

  ·1 month ago

  “Absolutely incredible meal at BABA! This was easily one of our favorite dining experiences in Edinburgh. We ordered a little bit of everything—the hummus, baba ganoush, lamb, steak, cauliflower, sweet potato, venison carpaccio, and trout—and every single dish was delicious. Seriously, there wasn’t one thing we wouldn’t order again! Everything was packed with flavor, beautifully prepared, and perfect for sharing. And we definitely saved room for dessert! The mandarin crème brûlée was amazing and the perfect way to finish the meal. A special shoutout to our server, Angel, who was fantastic! He was friendly, attentive, and took great care of us throughout the evening. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and wonderful service. If you’re visiting Edinburgh, definitely put BABA on your list. We loved it and would come back in a heartbeat!”

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  Christine Kim

  ·2 months ago

  “We came for dinner and the food was a little hit and miss but the service was great. Between the three of us, we shared the hummus (the caramelised onions and olives took away from the actual hummus), baba ganoush (this is amazing and a must order), house cured sea trout (the chilli was on the sweet side and overpowered the delicate trout), slow cooked lamb shoulder (lamb was dry), falafel (good flavour but falafels were a little overcooked and dry), flat iron steak (steak was well cooked and enjoyed the flavour overall), spiced heritage tomatoes (nice and fresh to cut through some of the grill items) and cous cous (fine).”

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  Kelsey Agardy-Turner

  ·2 months ago

  “I was really looking forward to eating here on my visit to Edinburgh and it did not disappoint! Every aspect was perfect from the atmosphere to the delicious dishes served by our lovely waitress. I would highly recommend a visit whether you’re in for a decadent meal or even a small bite. I’ll definitely be returning!”

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  Elise Garrett

  ·2 months ago

  “Loved the fruit flavors in all of our dishes. The ambience was chill and beautiful. The restaurant took great care of my husband’s dietary restrictions. We were looked after by Filip. He was well informed on the menu and made great suggestions.”

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  Ivan Dzurek

  ·3 months ago

  “Fantastic food served as small plates to share. We ordered a bunch of stuff and were very happy with all our choices, everything was very tasty. The staff was also very nice, although we did have to wait for some of the food for a pretty long time. The interior is also good looking. Overall a pleasant experience. I would definitely come here again.”

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  N ZS

  ·4 months ago

  “Highly recommend for an early dinner! We walked in before sunset for a combined lunch and dinner. **The Ambiance & Layout: Located inside a stunning historic building, the restaurant has a deceptively modest storefront, but inside, it opens up into a series of beautiful, interconnected dining rooms, providing a wonderful sense of privacy and cozy intimacy. **The Service: The staff were incredibly polite, warm, and welcoming. Our server took the time to introduce the menu thoroughly and gave us excellent, thoughtful recommendations. ** The Food & Drinks (Absolute WONDERFUL): We ordered the Hummus with charred mangetout and chickpea salsa, the BABA mixed grill, and two cocktails. It turns out this place serves food that is as delicious as it is beautifully presented! The lamb shoulder from the mixed grill was spectacular—perfectly crispy on the outside and incredibly tender on the inside. Every single dish on the table was spot on. Food, drinks, atmosphere, and service—everything was exceptional. Will definitely be back!”

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  Elisa Romano

  ·4 months ago

  “Absolutely the best restaurant in Edinburgh if you want to put a smile in your soul. I’ve been in Edinburgh for 4 days and I’ve been here 3 times because it was love at the first roasted garlic bite. I just can’t get over how fun the flavor combinations are. I might even believe in God now..we’ll see..I’ll need to come back tomorrow to be sure. The price is fair and the staff are thoughtful and so, so lovely. Ryan our server lit up our dinner with his unique personality and great mixology skills. His spicy coconut margarita literally restored my faith in humanity, and if you are lucky enough to get a table at the restaurant I recommend the chicken from the grill section, the garlic hummus from the mezze and the lamb shoulders over Israeli couscous that is somewhere in the left bottom corner of the menu. If can’t get a table don’t worry, you can still go to heaven and back at least twice if you order the lamb haggis skewers and the passion fruit trout at the bar. Desserts were good too. Shocker 😜. Honestly when I die I might ask my friends to spread my ashes at the door because I love this place so much. 10/10 no notes. 🩷”

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  Y Liu

  ·4 months ago

  “The food was too good that some photos were taken after the food was partially inhaled. Everything was amazing, love the pita bread and the mezze. The lamb shoulder was so so so good that I recommend everyone to try it.”

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  Meng K

  ·9 months ago

  “We stayed at Kimpton and Baba was the restaurant attached to the hotel. Food was delicious! Highly recommend the babaganoush and muhammara! The grilled shrimp from the "pan fried cod cheeks, prawns, merguez and butterbeans with toasted pitta" dish was also delicious! The only dish we didn't like was the cauliflower shawarma, but overall had a great dinner here. Would definitely come back and try more dishes next time!”

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