
Chicka Ciao’s
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Quick info
About Chicka Ciao’s
On Bread St in Edinburgh, Chicka Ciao's is a kebab shop serving halal meat across its menu. The shawarma range covers chicken and cheese shawarma, chicken shawarma kebab, and mixed shawarma, alongside lamb doner and durum, typically built with lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic sauce, and a choice of salad. Peri chips and regular chips round out the sides. A printed menu is posted in the shop, and orders are taken on a walk-in basis with no reservations. It opens daily, evenings only. Regular customers can pick up a membership card for repeat visits.
Good to know
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma, lamb doner, garlic sauce and peri chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma, lamb doner, garlic sauce and peri chips.
Customer Review Summary
Chicka Ciao's draws reviewers most for its chicken shawarma, described as tender and tasty with great flavour, hot and fresh, and served with garlic sauce. Close behind are the lamb doner with salad, cheese and garlic sauce, the mixed shawarma neatly placed in the pita and grilled, and the durum, where one reviewer praises the quality of the bread and the meat. Several mention peri chips, fries and pakora alongside the kebabs, and a chicken box is noted for its portion size. Generous portions and value for money come up repeatedly, with one reviewer calling the grilled meat incredibly juicy and another pointing to the halal kebabs. Staff are described as welcoming, friendly and polite, with one reviewer saying they ask questions to make what you will enjoy. A late-night visit on Christmas night still brought fresh salad and careful preparation, and a family came for a late dinner with their kids. Reviewers raise no complaints. One regular says the lads treat them like family and mentions a membership card, and another was given a special price.
Customer Review Summary
Chicka Ciao's draws reviewers most for its chicken shawarma, described as tender and tasty with great flavour, hot and fresh, and served with garlic sauce. Close behind are the lamb doner with salad, cheese and garlic sauce, the mixed shawarma neatly placed in the pita and grilled, and the durum, where one reviewer praises the quality of the bread and the meat. Several mention peri chips, fries and pakora alongside the kebabs, and a chicken box is noted for its portion size. Generous portions and value for money come up repeatedly, with one reviewer calling the grilled meat incredibly juicy and another pointing to the halal kebabs. Staff are described as welcoming, friendly and polite, with one reviewer saying they ask questions to make what you will enjoy. A late-night visit on Christmas night still brought fresh salad and careful preparation, and a family came for a late dinner with their kids. Reviewers raise no complaints. One regular says the lads treat them like family and mentions a membership card, and another was given a special price.
Featured reviews
- Mairi McArthur
“Best kebab I’ve ever eaten & I’ve had a few up & down the country! I went for the regular lamb doner with salad, cheese & garlic sauce, peri chips & can of irn-bru delicious & generous portion. 😋 Guys were gentlemen & gave me a special price! I will be back 5 star ⭐️”
- Chris Pyhtila
“I really enjoyed coming here. And loved the food. I had a Mixed Shwarma and all the contents were neatly placed in the pita and grilled. The staff go above and beyond to be friendly and ask questions so they can make what you will enjoy.”
- Danielle Horton
“We came here for a late dinner with our kids. It was so delicious. Everyone was happy with the food and customer service. Highly recommend.”
- Cristina White
“One of the best durums I’ve ever had! The quality of the bread and the meat was amazing! The guy who served us was very polite and the prize was good for Edimburgh. Totally worth it!!”
- beth mayfield
“Loved my chicken shawarma kebab the chicken was tender and tasty, great flavour, had it with just lettuce, tomato and onion with garlic sauce. Was hot, tasty and fresh. Really enjoyed it. And great value. The guys working tonight were both welcoming, friendly and polite. Was a very nice experience. Was efficient too. Highly recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
Show more amenities
- Serves late-night food
- Has counter service
- Good for solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Crowd· 1
- Popular with university students
Location
Restaurants near Chicka Ciao’s
- SEVEN neighbourhood cafe4.77250.2 mi£1–15Wheelchair accessible
veggie haggis breakfast, hot chocolate, cappuccino and coffee
- Lovely Paella4.81250.3 mi
seafood paella, chicken paella, generous portions
- The Huxley4.42,4430.3 mi
brisket sandwich, fish and chips, breakfast hash
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicka Ciao’s | 4.9385 | — | £1–10 | chicken shawarma, lamb doner, garlic sauce |
| SEVEN neighbourhood cafeWheelchair accessible | 4.7725 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | veggie haggis breakfast, hot chocolate, cappuccino and coffee |
| Lovely Paella | 4.8125 | 0.3 mi | — | seafood paella, chicken paella, generous portions |
| The Huxley | 4.42,443 | 0.3 mi | — | brisket sandwich, fish and chips, breakfast hash |
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