Great food and service but perhaps worth ordering one dish more than they recommend, due to the portion sizes being a little small.Great food otherwise and definitely would return.
Call me by my name
I'm sad to admit it but the food was disappointing, especially with these prices. I had high hoped after reading all good reviews and seeing stunning photos of the dishes. Restaurant is really beautiful inside and the staff is super friendly, but with these prices and reviews you expect to enjoy your meals and we didn't. The worst part was the hummus - bland flavour, we couldn't taste any cumin, but instead we were overwhelmed with the melted margarine flavour - I'd be very surprised if that was real butter, because fried butter usually tastes and smells delicious and that just smelled and tasted like margarine. Other dishes were ok. They also charge you additional 12,5% service which adds up to high prices for food as simple as hummus, pitas and vegetables. I'm not saying that the place is terrible or anything, but it's a city where you can eat delicious humus and falafels made by immigrants for muuuch cheaper. I know that restaurant prices must be higher because of the local and service, and honestly I was happy to go and spend money, I just wish food quality was worth my money and it absolutely wasn't.
Michael Young
The food was fantastic. The atmosphere in the dining room was great and the staff very attentive and knowledgable. Cant recommend
Jennyfer T
Friendly service & super tasty meal, we ate the "best of BABA" from the Eat Out Edinburgh offer and it was plenty food! Amazing BABA ganoush & lamb shoulder. Thank you again ?
Jonny Adler
Truly excellent food, great flavors, beautiful ingredients. I would recommend to a friend without hesitation.
James Bennet
Really
Claudine C.
Very good food, cocktails could be improved, not much flavour coming through.Depending where you're seated, you can end up with very low seats which are very uncomfortable after a while!Also, the service charge(12.5%..!!!) is added directly onto your bill and this was not highlighted by our waiter... who came straight with the paying machine, which meant we didn't have time to check the bill .. it spoilt a bit the experience tbh :(
Iris Priest (Iris)
I love vegetables. Anyone who knows me knows this about me. But what BABA do with vegetables is of another echelon of taste experience. I literally do not understand how they can make any humble vegetable (be it brocolli, cos lettuce, or sweet potato) sing the way they do! Witchcraft! In the absolute best sense. And it's also a super welcoming, cosy but aesthetically delightful place to be. Cannot recommend anywhere to eat more highly!
Daniel Chorley
Fantastic food and service.
Rachel F
I go to BABA for the food and, honestly, it's absolutely incredible and very reasonably priced indeed. I've been multiple times and have never had anything other than great experiences.The diversity of the menu is fantastic, so it's great for both meat eaters and vegetarians and the staff are attentive, kind and friendly. Decor and atmosphere are great too and it makes for excellent dining.I'm from Fife but whenever I meet someone in Edinburgh, BABA is often my go-to restaurant. Middle-Eastern food at its finest.
Be more like Abby! Absolute queen! Best dins, best service, best falafel. Really accommodating to our needs.No i’s no e’s but Abby is the reason Y!Also a special mention to McKinley who talked us through the shawarma. UnforgeEATttable!
j y
Wow! The hispi cabbage and baba ghanoush (so smokey) were especially tasty ? The only thing I didn't like as much were the falafels (kind of dry) but the beetroot hummus under them was great. Surprisingly the veggie dishes (who knew cauliflower could be so delightful) trumped the pork and chicken ones although they were still decent.
Great food and service but perhaps worth ordering one dish more than they recommend, due to the portion sizes being a little small.Great food otherwise and definitely would return.
I'm sad to admit it but the food was disappointing, especially with these prices. I had high hoped after reading all good reviews and seeing stunning photos of the dishes. Restaurant is really beautiful inside and the staff is super friendly, but with these prices and reviews you expect to enjoy your meals and we didn't. The worst part was the hummus - bland flavour, we couldn't taste any cumin, but instead we were overwhelmed with the melted margarine flavour - I'd be very surprised if that was real butter, because fried butter usually tastes and smells delicious and that just smelled and tasted like margarine. Other dishes were ok. They also charge you additional 12,5% service which adds up to high prices for food as simple as hummus, pitas and vegetables. I'm not saying that the place is terrible or anything, but it's a city where you can eat delicious humus and falafels made by immigrants for muuuch cheaper. I know that restaurant prices must be higher because of the local and service, and honestly I was happy to go and spend money, I just wish food quality was worth my money and it absolutely wasn't.
The food was fantastic. The atmosphere in the dining room was great and the staff very attentive and knowledgable. Cant recommend
Friendly service & super tasty meal, we ate the "best of BABA" from the Eat Out Edinburgh offer and it was plenty food! Amazing BABA ganoush & lamb shoulder. Thank you again ?
Truly excellent food, great flavors, beautiful ingredients. I would recommend to a friend without hesitation.
Really
Very good food, cocktails could be improved, not much flavour coming through.Depending where you're seated, you can end up with very low seats which are very uncomfortable after a while!Also, the service charge(12.5%..!!!) is added directly onto your bill and this was not highlighted by our waiter... who came straight with the paying machine, which meant we didn't have time to check the bill .. it spoilt a bit the experience tbh :(
I love vegetables. Anyone who knows me knows this about me. But what BABA do with vegetables is of another echelon of taste experience. I literally do not understand how they can make any humble vegetable (be it brocolli, cos lettuce, or sweet potato) sing the way they do! Witchcraft! In the absolute best sense. And it's also a super welcoming, cosy but aesthetically delightful place to be. Cannot recommend anywhere to eat more highly!
Fantastic food and service.
I go to BABA for the food and, honestly, it's absolutely incredible and very reasonably priced indeed. I've been multiple times and have never had anything other than great experiences.The diversity of the menu is fantastic, so it's great for both meat eaters and vegetarians and the staff are attentive, kind and friendly. Decor and atmosphere are great too and it makes for excellent dining.I'm from Fife but whenever I meet someone in Edinburgh, BABA is often my go-to restaurant. Middle-Eastern food at its finest.
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Should be a Michelin star
Be more like Abby! Absolute queen! Best dins, best service, best falafel. Really accommodating to our needs.No i’s no e’s but Abby is the reason Y!Also a special mention to McKinley who talked us through the shawarma. UnforgeEATttable!
Wow! The hispi cabbage and baba ghanoush (so smokey) were especially tasty ? The only thing I didn't like as much were the falafels (kind of dry) but the beetroot hummus under them was great. Surprisingly the veggie dishes (who knew cauliflower could be so delightful) trumped the pork and chicken ones although they were still decent.
Marinated Chicken thighs 10/10Slow cooked lamb shoulder 10/10Charred hispi cabbage 6/10Wonderful experience ✨✨
Amazing food and great service. Most things could be made gluten free and they had a gluten free guide.