About Damascena - Birmingham City Centre
Loved by critics and locals alike, Damascena's award-winning Syrian cuisine and coffee has built it a reputation as one of Birmingham's best spots. Regulars recommend their fragrant house speciality Kibbeh Makliya and their Turkish Coffee! This Site is Halal. حلال
Popular with other people
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
Highly ratedShawarma seasoned chicken, crunchy salad, home-made garlic dressing and pickles all wrapped up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes and salad.£18.75Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Highly ratedMarinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£9.25Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£9.75Damascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
£19.75Harrira Soup (Not Gluten Free)
£7.95Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£7.65Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
£9.75Damascena Fuul (Ve) (Make it Gluten free)
£8.45Musakhan Rolls (N)
£8.95Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
£8.75
Breakfast
Damascena Breakfast Meze (Make it Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Crisp falafel balls, choice of dip (see dips), choice of fuul (see fuuls), juz-muz Flat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£20.95VegetarianBaked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.£8.25VegetarianFalafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.£6.45VeganIjjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.£8.25VegetarianSmoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.£6.95HalalAVOCADO SOURDOUGH SMASH
Creamy, tangy mashed avocado spread over crispy sourdough toast.£8.65Original Juz-Muz Scrambled (Gluten Free)
Scrambled Eggs, cooked with tomatoes, fresh cillies and onions.Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£8.95VegetarianZatar Cheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.£6.45Sausage or Salami Juz-Muz (Make it Gluten Free)
Baked Eggs, cooked with tomatoes, fresh cillies and onions.Flatbread not included with dish Flat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£8.95Vegetarian
Wraps and Sandwiches
Eat your heart out.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Highly rated· Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£9.25Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£9.75Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.£9.75Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing£8.75PopularClassic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.£8.75Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Highly rated· Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce£8.95Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.£6.75Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins£8.75Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.£8.25
Straight out of the oven and meze
Straight Out of the Oven Meze - Prepare to fall in love.
Lahm Bi’ajeen Platter
Two lahm bi’ajeen with fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus or baba ghanuuj.£19.45HalalExtra Flatbread
Contains gluten£0.25Halal
Individuals and meze dishes
Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.
Mixed Meza (V) (Make it Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Crunchy falafels, choice of fuul (see fuuls), choice of dip, and a fattuush salad. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£19.75HalalMusakhan Rolls (N)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken and roasted almonds, served with Damascena pink sauce.£8.95Kibbeh Makliya (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.£9.95HalalBatata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Chilli potatoes with a hint of paprika. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£7.65PopularFalafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£10.65VeganVine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Currently sold out£5.85VeganAppetiser Meze (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Classic hummus, avocado hummus, baba ghanuuj, batata hara and vine leaves. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISHFlat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£17.95HalalFried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Fried halloumi, batata hara potatoes and rocket salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISHFlat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£10.95VegetarianFatt'eh (S) (N) (Make it Nut Free) (Make it Gluten free)
Lamb mince and pine nuts piled on top of crispy flatbread, croutons, chickpeas, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, ghee and lemon. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISHFlat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.95HalalTahina Kofta (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
(Option to serve without tahini yoghurt sauce). Minced Lamb, fresh parsley and mixed herbs topped with tahina yoghurt sauceFlatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£11.25HalalVegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.£9.95Grilled Halloumi (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Grilled halloumi with a garnish of rocket salad. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£10.95Vegetarian
House Specialities
The best of the best.
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
Highly rated· Shawarma seasoned chicken, crunchy salad, home-made garlic dressing and pickles all wrapped up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes and salad.£18.75HalalDamascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
Shawarma seasoned lamb & beef, crunchy salad, home-made garlic dressing and pickles wrapped up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes and salad. Allergens: Eggs and gluten.£19.75HalalHummus Shawarma (S)
Currently sold out£9.95Halal
Warming Fuul
Ever fuul thing.
Damascena Fuul (Ve) (Make it Gluten free)
Slow-cooked fava beans with tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh chillies. Topped with extra-virgin olive oi. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISHFlat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options). VG.£8.45VeganFuul Medames (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fava beans, chickpeas, tomato, parsley, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil.FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options). Allergens: S. V.£8.45Vegetarian
Hearty Soups
Lift your spirit.
Lentil Soup (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Lovely lentil soup served with home-made crispy flatbread croutons and a lemon slice. VE.FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH£6.95VeganHarrira Soup (Not Gluten Free)
Mildly spicy lamb soup, with tomatoes, chick peas, parsley and mixed herbs. Contains: Dairy and Gluten.FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH£7.95Halal
Straight Out of the Oven
Comfort your soul.
Fatayer Platter
A satisfying feast featuring 3 Fatayer pastries of your choice, crispy Fattoush salad, pickles,olives, and your choice of dip.Dips: Baba Ghanuuj, Harissa Hummus or Classic Hummus£14.95FATAYER(PASTRIES)
A portion of 3 freshly baked pastry parcels, of your choice, filled with unique Middle Easternflavours.•Smoked salmon and soft cheese•Tahina lamb with pine nuts (S) (N)•Feta, mixed cheeses and mint (V)•M’hamara (spicy seasoned tomato and onions) (VGN)•Mushroom (VGN)•Kishk Aubergine (V)£8.95Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.£5.25VegetarianLahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.£7.65HalalGluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.£0.95Vegetarian
Salads
Punchy.
Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
Syrian salad dressed with pomegranate molasses, feta cheese, crunchy croutons and extra-virgin olive oil£8.75PopularMakali Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
Crispy aubergine, courgette, potato and chickpeas on a bed of lettuce with croutons, fresh cucumber and onions; dressed with sumac and a home-made garlic dressing£9.75VegetarianTabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.£7.75VeganPickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles£3.95VeganZingy Turkish Salad (Ve) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing.£7.95
Dips
Feast on these.
Baba Ghanuj (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Roasted aubergine dip delicately blended with lemon, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options). Allergens: SE. VE.£7.45VeganClassic Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Rather delicious. Made fresh in-house every day. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£7.45VeganHummus trio (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
A Choice of any three mini taster hummus dips (see dips) Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£11.25Harissa Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Our signature hummus with a hint of harissa for a subtle spicy taste. Flatbread not included with dish£7.45KISHK AUBERGINE
(V)(GF)A rich and creamy blend of roasted aubergine and fermented yoghurt, infused with aromatic spices for a unique Middle Eastern flavour.£7.45
Damascena Desserts
Knafe (V)(Make it Nut-Free)
Sweet cheese and vermicelli dessert served hot, topped with syrup and vanilla ice cream. A pistachio nut topping is available upon request. Allergen: N.£9.75HalalVegan Pistachio Baklava
£0.95Damascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.£5.65HalalVegan Walnut Baklava
£0.95HalalSesame Thins 400g (Brazek Box)
Satisfy your cravings with Sesame Thins! These thins are the perfect blend of sesame and pistachio biscuits, creating a crunchy and nutty combination. With 400g, you'll have plenty to share (or keep for yourself - we won't judge!).£6.95HalalPremium Pistachio Baklava Sharing Box 250g
A selection of Pistachio Baklava. Suitable for vegetarians 100% Handmade Best quality pistachios Made with organic ghee Made with 100% Natural Ingredients No Artificial Flavours / Colours No Preservatives No Additives£14.95VegetarianPremium Assorted Baklava Sharing Box 450g
A selection of Pistachio, and Cashew Baklava. Suitable for vegetarians 100% Handmade Best quality pistachios Made with organic ghee Made with 100% Natural Ingredients No Artificial Flavours / Colours No Preservatives No Additives£21.95VegetarianTurkish Classic Baklava
£0.00HalalButter Biscuits 400g (Ghorayeba Box)
Indulge your taste buds with our delicious Butter Biscuits! Made with real butter, these biscuits with pistachio will melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for a light snack or to satisfy your sweet cravings. Treat yourself to some buttery goodness today!£6.95HalalTurkish Delight 600 g
Our Turkish Delight, featuring four different types:Pistachio, chocolate, and Lotus Biscoff Pistachio, and chocolatePistachio, and OreoPistachio, chocolate, and Kunefe.Satisfy your sweet tooth in a unique and delicious way!£13.95HalalPremium Pistachio Baklava 450g
A selection of 100% Pistachio.Suitable for vegetariansBest quality pistachiosMade with 100% Natural IngredientsNo Artificial Flavours / ColoursNo PreservativesNo Additives£24.95Vegetarian
Coffee
Our milk-based coffees are best served with milk steamed 65c-75c so please let us know if your think this won't be hot enough for you. Alternative milks: coconut milk, almond milk, soya milk and oat milk.
Spanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.£5.25Turkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.£5.95HalalCaffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.£4.45HalalCappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.£4.45HalalFlat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.£4.45HalalEspresso
£3.25HalalStrong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.£4.65HalalCortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.£4.45HalalEspresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.£3.95HalalAffogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.£5.75HalalArabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.£6.95HalalCaffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.£3.95HalalMocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.£5.25Halal
Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.£5.45HalalVanilla Chai Latte
£4.75HalalHot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.£4.95HalalChoc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.£5.25HalalBabyccino
£2.45HalalMatcha Latte
£5.25Pink Chai Tea
A fragrant blend of green tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, cooked the tradition-al way with a touch of condensed milk for a rich, aromatic experience.£5.25
Damascena Tea
Fresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.£5.45HalalDamascena Cardamom Tea
£3.25HalalKarak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.£4.95HalalDamascena Saffron Tea
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea£4.45Damascena Cinnamon Tea
£3.25HalalFresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.£4.75HalalSamovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.£3.25HalalFresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.£5.25HalalFresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.£5.25Halal
CLASSIC TEA
English Breakfast
£2.95HalalEarl Grey
£2.95HalalGreen Tea
£2.95HalalChamomile
Caffeine free.£2.95Halal
Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities
Reboot
Currently sold out£5.95Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.£6.45Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.£6.45Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.£5.25Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.£4.75Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.£4.95Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.£4.95
Milkshake (Vegan Options)
Vanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.£5.95HalalCreamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.£7.45HalalStrawberry Almond Bliss
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.£7.45HalalBanana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.£6.75HalalMango Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.£7.45HalalChocolate Bar Milkshake
£6.95HalalCocoa Dream
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.£6.75HalalMatcha Banana Milkshake
A creamy and indulgent blend of ripe banana and vibrant matcha, mixed with milk fora deliciously smooth and energising shake.£7.45TAHINI & DATE SHAKE
Made with natural dates and walnuts, topped with pistachios. 100% pure tahini (S) isused in this shake for a rich and nutty flavor.£7.45
Frappe
Sticky Toffee Frappe
£5.45HalalMatcha Frappe
£5.45Mocha Frappe
£5.45HalalVanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£5.45HalalCaffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£5.45HalalChocolate Frappe
£5.45HalalCookies and Cream Frappe (Not GF)
£5.45HalalSpiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£5.45HalalVanilla Chai Frappe
£5.45Halal
Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies
Ice Tea
£3.50FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
£5.95
Soft Drink
Diet Coke
Currently sold out£2.95HalalRegular Coke
Currently sold out£2.95HalalRose Lemonade
£2.95HalalVictorian Lemonade
£2.95HalalStill Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalSalaam Cola
£1.85Appletizzer Drink
£2.95HalalSparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalSan Pelegrino (Can)
£2.65HalalSalaam Diet Cola
£1.85
Yoghurt Drink
Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.£3.25Halal
Rice & Spice
MAKLOOBA
(N) (Option: VGN, V, GF, Nut Free)A traditional Middle Eastern dish of fragrant spiced rice, layered with eggplant and carrots, thenflipped upside-down for a stunning presentation. Topped with toasted almonds and served with spiced grilled chicken. The rice itself is vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts£17.95SHAWARMA BOWL
aromatic rice, topped with caramelised onions, toasted nuts, andcrispy bread. The rice itself is vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts£10.95Kabsa
(N) (Option: VGN, V, GF, Nut Free)aromatic rice, topped with caramelised onions, toasted nuts, and crispy bread. The rice itself is vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts•Vegetarian •Chicken •Lamb & Beef£13.95