
About Damascena - Edgbaston
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. حلالFree delivery
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Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£9.20Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
£18.45Damascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
£19.45Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£9.60Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£7.45Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
£8.45Classic Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
£7.45Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
£9.45Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£10.45Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
£8.65
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)£20.45VegetarianIjjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.£7.85VegetarianFalafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.£6.15VeganBaked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.£7.85VegetarianSmoked 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 dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£8.65VegetarianZatar Cheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.£6.25Avocado Sourdough Smash
Creamy, tangy mashed avocado spread over crispy sourdough toast.£6.15Sausage 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
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£9.20PopularLamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£9.60PopularClassic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.£8.45Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins£8.65Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.£9.45Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing£8.25Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce£8.65Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.£7.95Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.£6.45Turkish Shawarma wrap
Choose from Turkish-style chicken or lamb & beef shawarma, filled with garlic sauce, caramelised onions, coriander, and sweet peppers. Grilled in a mildly spicy special sauce for a rich red finish and bold flavour.£0.00
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.£19.15HalalExtra Flatbread
Contains gluten£0.25Halal
Individuals and meze dishes
Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.
Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Highly rated· Fresh crispy falafels Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£10.45VeganAppetiser 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)£17.25HalalBatata 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)£7.45Fried 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)£10.75VegetarianMixed 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)£19.45HalalMusakhan Rolls (N)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken and roasted almonds, served with Damascena pink sauce.£8.65Kibbeh Makliya (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.£9.70HalalVine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice£5.65PopularFatt'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)£9.70HalalTahina 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)£10.75HalalGrilled 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)£10.75VegetarianVegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.£9.70
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.£18.45HalalDamascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
Highly rated· 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.£19.45HalalHummus Shawarma (S)
Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold seperately 25p each (see options)£9.70Halal
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.£8.25VeganFuul 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.£8.25Vegetarian
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.
Lahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.£7.50HalalManakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.£5.15VegetarianGluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.£0.80Vegetarian
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£8.25VegetarianPickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles£3.95VeganTabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.£7.45VeganMakali 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£9.35VegetarianZingy Turkish Salad (Ve) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing.£7.45
Dips
Feast on these.
Classic 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)£7.45VeganBaba 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.£7.45VeganKishk Aubergine
(V)(GF)A rich and creamy blend of roasted aubergine and fermented yoghurt, infused with aromatic spices for a unique Middle Eastern flavour.£7.45Harissa 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£7.45Hummus 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)£10.75
Damascena Desserts
Premium 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£21.95VegetarianKnafe (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.£9.45HalalDamascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.£5.35PopularVegan Pistachio Baklava
£0.70Vegan Walnut Baklava
£0.70Halal
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.
Flat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.£4.25HalalCaffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.£3.95HalalMocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.£4.95HalalSpanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.£4.95Arabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.£7.25HalalTurkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.£5.95HalalStrong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.£4.45HalalEspresso
£3.20HalalEspresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.£3.95HalalAffogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.£5.35HalalCappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.£4.25HalalCaffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.£4.25HalalCortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.£4.25Halal
Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.£4.80HalalMatcha Latte
£4.95Babyccino
£2.35HalalHot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.£4.80HalalChoc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.£5.10HalalVanilla Chai Latte
£4.80HalalPink 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.£4.95
Damascena Tea
Fresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.£5.30HalalKarak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.£4.60HalalDamascena Cardamom Tea
£3.25HalalDamascena Cinnamon Tea
£3.25HalalFresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.£4.45HalalSamovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.£3.25HalalFresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.£4.80HalalFresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.£4.80HalalDamascena Saffron Tea
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea£4.25
Classic Tea
English Breakfast
£2.85HalalEarl Grey
£2.85HalalGreen Tea
£2.85HalalChamomile
Caffeine free.£2.85Halal
Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities
Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.£6.45Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.£6.45Fresh Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice.£4.60Reboot
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.£5.70Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.£4.80Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.£4.95Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.£4.80
Milkshake (Vegan Options)
Strawberry Almond Bliss
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.£7.30HalalVanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.£5.90HalalBanana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.£6.60HalalCreamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.£7.30HalalMango Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.£7.30HalalCocoa Dream
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.£6.45HalalChocolate Bar Milkshake
£6.45HalalMatcha Banana Milkshake
A creamy and indulgent blend of ripe banana and vibrant matcha, mixed with milk fora deliciously smooth and energising shake.£7.30Tahini & 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.£7.30Pink Chai Tea Milkshake
A fragrant blend of green tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, cooked the traditionalway with a touch of condensed milk for a rich, aromatic experience, then blended withcreamy vanilla ice cream for a decadent twist.£7.30
Frappe
Spiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£5.35HalalMocha Frappe
£5.35HalalVanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£5.35HalalChocolate Frappe
£5.35HalalVanilla Chai Frappe
£5.35HalalMatcha Frappe
£5.35
Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies
Ice Tea
£3.50Fresh Fruit Smoothie
£5.65
Soft Drink
Appletizzer Drink
£2.95HalalStill Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalSalaam Cola
£1.85Victorian Lemonade
£2.95HalalSan Pelegrino (Can)
£2.65HalalDiet Coke
£2.75Rose Lemonade
£2.95HalalSparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.45Halal
Yoghurt Drink
Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.£3.15Halal
Rice & Spice
Shawarma Bowl
aromatic rice, topped with caramelised onions, toasted nuts, andcrispy bread. The rice itself is vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts£10.75
Ramadan Special Menu
Cheese Spring Rolls
3 Deep-fried crispy rolls filled with our special cheese blend and black seeds. Vegetarian - contains: dairy, gluten.£5.35Vegetable Samosa
3 Homemade samosas filled with a delicious mix of seasoned vegetables. Vegan, Vegetarian – contains gluten.£5.35Spiced Minced Samosa
3 Homemade samosas stuffed with spiced minced meat and fresh coriander. Contains: gluten.£5.35Damascena's Sultan Skewer
Grilled lamb mince layered between folded tortilla ribbons, brushed with harissa, tomato and pomegranate molasses,finished with paprika and chilli. Served warm with our signature sauce.Contains: gluten, egg.£8.65Damascena Ouzi
Three flaky pastries filled with fragrant rice, peas, nuts, and minced meat, served with a yoghurt dip or Damascena pinksauce. Contains: gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, and sesame.£12.95Manti with Red Sauce
Homemade dumplings filled with seasoned minced beef and onions, served in a rich tomato sauce. Contains: gluten.£10.75Fatet Arais
Tortilla rolls filled with seasoned minced meat, served on a bed of special tahini sauce, finished with fried nuts andpomegranate. Contains: sesame, nuts, gluten, and dairy.£8.65Freekeh
Fire-roasted green wheat (Freekeh) gently simmered with tender meat, offering a naturally smoky aroma.Garnished with fried nuts and served with cucumber Greek yoghurt salad. Contains: nuts, gluten, and dairy.£16.25Fried Cheese Qatayef
A popular Middle Eastern dessert. Homemade qatayef pancakes filled with creamy cheese, fried untilgolden, and soaked in orange blossom sugar syrup. Vegetarian, contains gluten, dairy and nuts.£7.45Fried Walnut Qatayef
Homemade qatayef pancakes filled with walnuts and coconut, fried until golden and soaked in orangeblossom sugar syrup. Vegan, contains gluten and nuts.£7.45Tamarind juice
Sweetened tamarind juice, delicately flavoured with orange blossom water.£3.20Berry blend mocktail
A fruity, refreshing drink made with fresh mint and a splash of lemon.£3.20