Leith Shawarma
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About Leith Shawarma
Leith Shawarma is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 156 Leith Walk in Edinburgh, serving shawarma wraps alongside naan breads made fresh in the tandoor. That pairing gives each wrap a bread baked on site. The wraps come with chicken or lamb, or as a mixed wrap with both, and the chicken is cooked on an electric grill. Two sauces, including garlic and chilli sauce, come with the shawarma, and chips are served alongside. A BBQ chicken wrap is also on the menu for those who want something other than shawarma. The menu extends beyond wraps to a lamb shish kebab.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma wrap, lamb and chicken mixed shawarma, fresh tandoor naan bread and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken shawarma wrap, lamb and chicken mixed shawarma, fresh tandoor naan bread and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the chicken and lamb shawarma wrap, with several describing generous portions and well-cooked meat, and one saying they kept half for supper. Close behind are the chips and the naan, which two reviewers say is made fresh in the tandoor. A few also single out the mixed wrap, the lamb shish kebab, the wings and the Sarma, which one reviewer found not too vinegary. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and visitors from Inverness and South Yorkshire say they made the trip for it.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the chicken and lamb shawarma wrap, with several describing generous portions and well-cooked meat, and one saying they kept half for supper. Close behind are the chips and the naan, which two reviewers say is made fresh in the tandoor. A few also single out the mixed wrap, the lamb shish kebab, the wings and the Sarma, which one reviewer found not too vinegary. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, and visitors from Inverness and South Yorkshire say they made the trip for it.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Absolutely brilliant. I had a mixed shawarma wrap for lunch. So generous i kept half and also had it for supper! Beautifully cooked lamb and chicken. Lovely bread wrap. Can't recommend enough. Thanks guys!!”
- Google user
“Hello, I’ve been meaning to try out this place for a while and I am not disappointed I had the leith shawarma chicken and lamb, it was delicious and worth the money although be ready for a messy meal towards the last few bites it can’t be beat Sultan makes the best shawarma in Leith. Fantastic I will be back in the not to distant future.”
- Google user
“Finally an awesome Shawarma in leith! Generous portions, friendly staff and tasty genuine food. The chicken was seasoned and the two sauces went well with the dish. Oh and the naan breads are made fresh in the tandoor which is a nice touch. I’m looking forward to trying the rest of the menu 😋”
- Google user
“We found this place a while back and we’ve never turned back, it’s the go to place when we visit Edinburgh from Inverness never been disappointed love the flavours of the chicken and lamb shawarma wraps.”
- Google user
“I was in Edinburgh from South Yorkshire for work and had a craving for a good shawarma. This spot appeared with excellent reviews, so I made the trip over to Leith to try it. I'm so glad I did—the chicken shawarma was incredibly flavorful and delicious, and the chips were excellent as well. The staff were really friendly and funny too, which made the whole experience even better. It's a good thing I'm trying to watch my calories, otherwise I would've gone straight back for another one! I enjoyed every single bite, and I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in the area—that's guaranteed.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
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- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Crowd· 1
- College students
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Leith Shawarma
- The Percy4.71,3690.3 mi£1–15
zurek soup, smalec, potato pancakes
- 0.5 mi
lamb madras, garlic naan, fried potato starter
- Pizza Geeks4.41970.6 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
dragon balls dough balls, mac and cheese bites, wood fired pizza dough
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leith ShawarmaVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.7244 | — | £10–20 | chicken shawarma wrap, lamb and chicken mixed shawarma, fresh tandoor naan bread |
| The Percy | 4.71,369 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | zurek soup, smalec, potato pancakes |
| Edinburgh Curry House | 5.010 | 0.5 mi | — | lamb madras, garlic naan, fried potato starter |
| Pizza GeeksWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.4197 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | dragon balls dough balls, mac and cheese bites, wood fired pizza dough |
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