Quick info
About City Shawarma
City Shawarma is a halal takeaway restaurant on John St in Merchant City, Glasgow. Its 59-item menu is built around chicken shawarma and lamb shawarma wraps, and a falafel wrap gives vegetarians a option of their own. Shawarma also comes as a pack with fries and a coke. The chilli sauce is homemade, and extra is available on request. Inside, seating is limited to a bar-style counter with no tables. The restaurant is open daily, and a lunch combo is advertised outside.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
59 dishes · mains £2–14- Margherita£8.00
- Chicken Shawarma£12.50
- Lamb Shawarma£13.50
- Spicy Chicken£12.50
- Pepperoni£13.50
- Ham£12.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shawarma wrap, £5.99 lunch deal, fresh crispy fries and falafel wrap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shawarma wrap, £5.99 lunch deal, fresh crispy fries and falafel wrap.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb shawarma is the draw reviewers return to most, described as juicy and perfectly seasoned, whether in a wrap or in the mixed chicken and lamb version one diner called heavenly. Close behind is the lunch deal, which several call filling, tasty and great value, with a shawarma pack of fries and a coke singled out. Fries are called crispy, though one reviewer notes the freshly made chips took a while. A vegetarian diner calls the falafel wrap the best in town and points to the good value for students. Staff are described as friendly, and service is quick even when busy, although one reviewer found it a bit slow and cold. Seating is limited, with bar-style seats inside and a couple of tables outside. One reviewer reports asking for no pickles because of allergies and having a reaction after finding them in the first bite. Another suggests asking for extra chilli sauce, which they say is homemade and fresh.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb shawarma is the draw reviewers return to most, described as juicy and perfectly seasoned, whether in a wrap or in the mixed chicken and lamb version one diner called heavenly. Close behind is the lunch deal, which several call filling, tasty and great value, with a shawarma pack of fries and a coke singled out. Fries are called crispy, though one reviewer notes the freshly made chips took a while. A vegetarian diner calls the falafel wrap the best in town and points to the good value for students. Staff are described as friendly, and service is quick even when busy, although one reviewer found it a bit slow and cold. Seating is limited, with bar-style seats inside and a couple of tables outside. One reviewer reports asking for no pickles because of allergies and having a reaction after finding them in the first bite. Another suggests asking for extra chilli sauce, which they say is homemade and fresh.
Featured reviews
- Nurul Azrai
“One of the best lamb shawarma IMO. Good size, juicy! Halal cafe in Merchant City central Glasgow. Limited seating, bar style, no tables inside. A couple of tables outside (perhaps only in summer?) Wasn't busy so service was quick.”
- Nathan Sidi Bakari
“Excellent lamb shawarma wrap: juicy, perfectly seasoned meat, fresh ingredients and crispy fries. The staff is great, and it’s super affordable. Highly recommend!”
- S
“Just went there today because I saw their lunch offer outside and honestly didn’t expect much for the price. But it was so good!! The employee was super friendly and the food absolutely delicious. Sadly I won’t be in Glasgow anymore to go there again, but you should! 10/10 would recommend”
- Yaso Ananth
“Honestly don't have words for the Taste and quality of food in the place, Just unbelievable.”
- Garry
“Just visited tonight, asked for no pickles due to allergies first bite.... Pickles. Great now I'm having a reaction. Clearly either not caring or staff who aren't paying attention. Would definitely not go back. Waste of money!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegetarian options
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Happy-hour food
- Catering
- Dessert
- Offerings· 3
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Tourists
- University students
Location
Restaurants near City Shawarma
- Singl-end Merchant City4.51,6250 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
avocado toast/smash, croque monsieur, sourdough bread
- Hazel, Bar & Restaurant4.74720.1 mi£20–60Wheelchair accessibleReservations
afternoon tea stand, loose leaf tea, open sandwiches
- 0.1 mi£20–60Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
beef croquettes, tableside guacamole, ceviche
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City ShawarmaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.4239 | — | — | lamb shawarma wrap, £5.99 lunch deal, fresh crispy fries |
| Singl-end Merchant CityGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,625 | 0 mi | £10–20 | avocado toast/smash, croque monsieur, sourdough bread |
| Hazel, Bar & RestaurantWheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7472 | 0.1 mi | £20–60 | afternoon tea stand, loose leaf tea, open sandwiches |
| El Santo Bar and RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.3511 | 0.1 mi | £20–60 | beef croquettes, tableside guacamole, ceviche |
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