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
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Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£8.25Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
£16.95Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£8.45Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£6.85Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
£7.95Damascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
£17.85Harrira Soup (Not Gluten Free)
£7.45Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
£8.50Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
£7.75Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£9.25
Breakfast
Falafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.£5.59VeganDamascena 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 seperately 20p each (see options)£19.95VegetarianSmoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.£6.45HalalOriginal Juz-Muz Scrambled (Gluten Free)
Scrambled Eggs, cooked with tomatoes, fresh cillies and onions. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.85VegetarianIjjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.£7.45VegetarianCheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.£5.95Baked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.£6.95VegetarianSausage 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 seperately 20p each (see options)£8.85VegetarianEgg on Avocado
Tangy avocado mashed on toasted bread and topped with a fried egg, chilli flakes, and sumac.£7.65
Wraps and Sandwiches
Eat your heart out.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£8.25PopularLamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£8.45PopularLemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.£8.50Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce£7.95Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.£7.25Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins£7.75Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing£7.75Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.£7.75Salmon and soft cheese bagel
Salmon, rocket, and soft cheese.£6.65Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.£5.95
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.£18.95Halal
Individuals and meze dishes
Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.
Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Chilli potatoes with a hint of paprika. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£6.85PopularMixed 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 DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£18.45HalalKibbeh Makliya (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.£8.45HalalMusakhan Rolls (N)
Currently sold out£7.95Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.25VeganVine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice£5.25VeganTahina Kofta (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
(Option to serve without tahini yoghurt sauce). Minced Lamb, fresh parsley and mixed herbs topped with tahina yoghurt sauce FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.95HalalFried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Fried halloumi, batata hara potatoes and rocket salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.85VegetarianAppetiser Meze (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Classic hummus, avocado hummus, baba ghanuuj, batata hara and vine leaves. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£15.95HalalGrilled Halloumi (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Grilled halloumi with a garnish of rocket salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.85VegetarianFatt'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 DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.45HalalVegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.£8.45
House Specialities
The best of the best.
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
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.£16.95PopularDamascena 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.£17.85HalalHummus Shawarma (S)
Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.25Halal
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 DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options) . VG.£7.75VeganFuul 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.£7.75VegetarianFuul Mahroos (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Fava beans with sweet bell peppers, fresh chillies, tomatoes and garlic, topped with extra-virgin olive oil. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options) VG.£7.75Vegan
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£6.45VeganHarrira 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£7.45Halal
Straight Out of the Oven
Comfort your soul.
Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.£4.75VegetarianLahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.£6.65HalalGluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.£0.75Vegetarian
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£7.75PopularMakali 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£8.45VegetarianTabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.£6.95VeganPickles 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.£7.25
Dips
Feast on these.
Classic Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Rather delicious. Made fresh in-house every day. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£6.65VeganBaba Ghanuj (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Roasted aubergine dip delicately blended with lemon, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options). Allergens: SE. VE.£6.65VeganHarissa 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 Served with two flatbreads.£6.65Avocado Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
A creamy twist on our classic hummus dish with avocado blended through. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£6.85VeganHummus trio (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
A Choice of any three mini taster hummus dips (see dips) FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.95
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.£8.95HalalDamascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.£5.65HalalSweet Cheese Katayif (V)(Make it Nut-Free)
Hot dumplings filled with sweet cheese, dipped in syrup, served with vanilla ice cream. A pistachio nut topping is available upon request. Allergen: N.£7.25HalalPremium 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£14.95VegetarianTurkish Classic Baklava
£2.95HalalVegan Walnut Baklava
£0.80HalalWalnut Katayif (V)(N)
Hot dumplings filled with chopped walnuts, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.£7.25HalalVegan Pistachio Baklava
£0.80Premium 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£19.95Vegetarian
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.
Caffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.£3.95HalalMocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.£4.45HalalArabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.£6.95HalalSpanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.£4.65Flat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.£3.95HalalTurkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.£5.45HalalCaffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.£3.45HalalCortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.£3.95HalalEspresso
£2.95HalalStrong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.£4.15HalalEspresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.£3.45HalalAffogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.£5.45HalalCappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.£3.95Halal
Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.£4.75HalalHot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.£4.45HalalVanilla Chai Latte
£4.75HalalChoc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.£4.75HalalBabyccino
£2.20Halal
Damascena Tea
Karak Milky Tea (Large)
Currently sold out£4.65HalalDamascena Cinnamon Tea
£2.95HalalFresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.£4.65HalalFresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.£4.95HalalDamascena Saffron Tea 12oz
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea 12oz£3.85Damascena Cardamom Tea
£2.95HalalFresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.£4.25HalalSamovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.£2.95HalalFresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.£4.65Halal
CLASSIC TEA
English Breakfast
£2.80HalalEarl Grey
£2.80HalalGreen Tea
£2.80HalalChamomile
Caffeine free.£2.80Halal
Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities
Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.£4.25Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.£5.85Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.£5.85Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.£4.65Reboot
Recharge your system with our revitalising Reboot juice. Made from fresh carrot, zesty ginger, sweet honey (optional) , and invigorating orange juice, this wholesome blend is a perfect pick-me-up for any time of day.£5.45Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.£4.45Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.£4.45Balance and Calm
Iced rose water and tamarind juice.£4.45SMOOTH CITRUS CLOUD
Introducing our Smooth Citrus Cloud, an extraordinary blend of sweet condensed milk and zesty, full-bodied lime, all crushed with ice to create an unbelievably refreshing beverage.£5.85
Milkshake (Vegan Options)
Creamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.£6.85HalalChocolate Decadence
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.£5.85HalalBanana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.£5.95HalalVanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.£5.45HalalSunshine Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.£6.65HalalChocolate Bar Milkshake
£5.85HalalDelightfullly Delicate
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.£6.45Halal
Frappe
Caffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.95HalalCookies and Cream Frappe (Not GF)
£4.95HalalMocha Frappe
£4.95HalalChocolate Frappe
£4.95HalalSticky Toffee Frappe
£4.95HalalVanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.95HalalSpiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£4.95HalalVanilla Chai Frappe
£4.95Halal
Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
£5.45Ice Tea
£3.25
Soft Drink
Appletizzer Drink
£2.95HalalVictorian Lemonade
£2.95HalalRose Lemonade
£2.95HalalStill Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalSparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalSan Pelegrino (Can)
£2.65Halal
Yoghurt Drink
Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.£2.95Halal