
About Damascena - Jewellery Quarter
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
£10.70Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
£21.90Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
£10.00Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£11.55Damascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
£23.80Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£12.60Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
£11.50Harrira Soup (Not Gluten Free)
£9.00Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
£10.40Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
£9.80
Breakfast
Falafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.£7.50PopularDamascena 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)£24.10VegetarianBaked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.£9.50VegetarianOriginal 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)£10.60VegetarianIjjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.£9.50VegetarianSmoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.£7.85HalalSausage 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)£10.60VegetarianZatar Cheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.£7.60Avocado Sourdough Smash
Creamy, tangy mashed avocado spread over crispy sourdough toast.£7.40
Wraps and Sandwiches
Eat your heart out.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Highly rated· Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£10.70Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing£10.00Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£11.55Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce£10.40Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.£11.50Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins£10.20Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.£10.00Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.£9.85Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.£7.85Turkish 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.
Extra Flatbread
Contains gluten£0.25HalalLahm Bi’ajeen Platter
Two lahm bi’ajeen with fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus or baba ghanuuj.£21.90Halal
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)£23.60HalalFalafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Highly rated· Fresh crispy falafels Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£12.60VeganBatata 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)£7.65PopularFried 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)£13.15VegetarianVine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice£7.10VeganTahina 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)£13.15HalalKibbeh Makliya (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.£11.50HalalVegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.£10.95Appetiser 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 separately 25p each (see options)£21.15HalalMusakhan Rolls (N)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken and roasted almonds, served with Damascena pink sauce.£10.15PopularFatt'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)£11.50HalalGrilled 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)£13.15Vegetarian
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.£21.90HalalDamascena 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.£23.80HalalHummus Shawarma (S)
Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold seperately 25p each (see options)£11.70Halal
Warming Fuul
Ever fuul thing.
Fuul 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.£9.85VegetarianDamascena 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.£9.85Vegan
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£7.60VeganHarrira 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£9.00Halal
Straight Out of the Oven
Comfort your soul.
Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.£6.20VegetarianLahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.£9.85HalalFatayer 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£16.45Fatayer(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)£9.85Gluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.£1.00Vegetarian
Salads
Punchy.
Makali 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£10.90VegetarianFattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
Syrian salad dressed with pomegranate molasses, feta cheese, crunchy croutons and extra-virgin olive oil£9.80VegetarianTabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.£8.75VeganPickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles£4.35VeganZingy Turkish Salad (Ve) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing.£9.00
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)£8.70VeganBaba 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.£9.00VeganHummus 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)£13.15Harissa 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£8.70Kishk Aubergine
Currently sold out£9.00
Damascena Desserts
Damascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.£5.95HalalKnafe (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.£10.95HalalVegan Pistachio Baklava
Delicate filo pastry layered with pistachios and sweet syrup, fully vegan.£1.00Vegan Walnut Baklava
Layers of crisp filo pastry filled with walnuts and sweet syrup, completely plant based.£1.00Halal
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.£5.10HalalStrong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.£5.10HalalEspresso
A rich, full bodied shot of coffee with deep flavour and a smooth, intense finish.£3.85HalalTurkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.£6.85HalalEspresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.£4.95HalalAffogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.£6.50HalalArabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.£8.75HalalCaffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.£4.65HalalCappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.£5.10HalalFlat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.£5.10HalalCortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.£5.10HalalMocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.£5.95HalalSpanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.£5.95
Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.£5.75HalalHot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.£5.75HalalPink 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.£5.95Choc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.£6.20HalalBabyccino
Warm, frothy milk topped with a light dusting of chocolate, perfect for little ones.£2.90HalalVanilla Chai Latte
A creamy chai latte infused with warming spices and a hint of smooth vanilla.£5.75HalalMatcha Latte
Finely ground matcha whisked with steamed milk for a smooth, earthy and creamy drink.£5.95
Damascena Tea
Fresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.£6.20HalalFresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.£5.75HalalDamascena Cardamom Tea
Traditional black tea infused with aromatic cardamom for a warm, fragrant finish.£4.15HalalDamascena Cinnamon Tea
Black tea blended with cinnamon for a gently spiced, comforting flavour.£4.15HalalFresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.£5.35HalalSamovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.£4.15HalalFresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.£5.75HalalKarak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.£5.40HalalDamascena Saffron Tea
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea£5.20
Classic Tea
English Breakfast
Classic full bodied black tea, rich and refreshing.£3.45HalalEarl Grey
Fragrant black tea infused with bergamot for a light citrus finish.£3.45HalalGreen Tea
Light and delicate green tea with a clean, refreshing taste.£3.45HalalChamomile
Caffeine free.£3.45Halal
Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities
Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.£7.80Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.£5.60Reboot
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.£6.85Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.£5.60Fresh Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice.£5.45Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.£7.80Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.£5.75
Milkshake (Vegan Options)
Banana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.£7.95HalalCocoa Dream
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.£7.80HalalMango Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.£8.75HalalChocolate Bar Milkshake
Thick and creamy milkshake blended with chocolate bar pieces for extra indulgence.£7.95HalalStrawberry Almond Bliss
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.£8.75HalalCreamy Craze
Fresh avocado, honey, and dried fruits. Allergen: N.£8.75HalalVanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.£6.85HalalMatcha Banana Milkshake
A creamy and indulgent blend of ripe banana and vibrant matcha, mixed with milk fora deliciously smooth and energising shake.£8.75Tahini & 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.£9.00Pink 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.£8.75
Frappe
Spiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
Iced chai with warming spices, blended smooth and can be made vegan.£6.50HalalCaffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
Smooth iced coffee blended to perfection, light, refreshing and can be made vegan.£6.50HalalMocha Frappe
Iced coffee blended with chocolate for a rich and indulgent treat.£6.50HalalChocolate Frappe
Creamy iced chocolate drink, rich, smooth and perfectly chilled.£6.50HalalSticky Toffee Frappe
Iced blend with rich sticky toffee flavour, sweet, creamy and indulgent.£6.50HalalVanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
Smooth and creamy vanilla frappe, lightly sweet and can be made vegan.£6.50HalalVanilla Chai Frappe
A smooth iced chai with a hint of vanilla, gently spiced and refreshing.£6.50HalalMatcha Frappe
Iced matcha blended into a smooth, creamy drink with a light earthy flavour.£6.50
Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies
Fresh Fruit Smoothie
A refreshing blend of fresh fruit, smooth, naturally sweet and full of flavour.£6.85Ice Tea
Chilled and refreshing tea served over ice with a light, crisp finish.£4.30
Soft Drink
Coca-Cola Glass Bottle
Classic cola with a smooth, refreshing finish.£2.75Victorian Lemonade
Classic cloudy lemonade with a light sparkle and refreshing citrus finish.£2.95HalalAppletizzer Drink
Sparkling apple juice with a crisp, refreshing taste.£2.95HalalDiet Coke Glass Bottle
Light cola with the same great taste, sugar free and refreshing.£2.75Rose Lemonade
Floral rose infused lemonade with a delicate, refreshing sweetness.£2.95HalalStill Water (Bottle)
Pure still water, crisp and refreshing.£2.45HalalSparkling Water (Bottle)
Lightly carbonated water with a clean, refreshing finish.£2.45HalalSan Pelegrino (Can)
Currently sold out£2.65HalalDaymerbay
Currently sold out£2.45Halal
Yoghurt Drink
Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.£3.60Halal
Rice & Spice
Shawarma Bowl
aromatic rice, topped with caramelised onions, toasted nuts, andcrispy bread. The rice itself is vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts£13.15