
About Damascena - Moseley
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
£18.75Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£9.25Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£7.65Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£9.75Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£10.65Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
£8.75Mixed Meza (V) (Make it Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£19.75Fried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
£10.95Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
£8.75Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
£8.95
Breakfast
Falafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.£6.45PopularDamascena 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)£20.95VegetarianOriginal 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)£8.95VegetarianIjjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.£8.25VegetarianBaked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.£8.25VegetarianSmoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.£6.95HalalZatar Cheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.£6.45Avocado Sourdough Smash
Creamy, tangy mashed avocado spread over crispy sourdough toast.£8.65Sausage 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.£9.25PopularLamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£9.75PopularMakali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins£8.75Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce£8.95Lemon 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£8.75Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.£8.25Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.£8.75Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.£6.75Turkish 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
Highly rated· 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.
Ouzi
A classic Syrian dish of flaky puff pastry filled with fragrant rice, peas, nuts,and minced meat. Served with damascena pink sauce , yoghurt and cucumbersalad. Contains nuts sesame,gluten and eggs . cucumber dip contains milk/dairy.£11.95HalalDamascena Manti Royale TA
Handmade dumplings filled with seasoned minced lamb and onions, toppedwith creamy yoghurt and a a drizzle harissa olive oil. A traditional festive favourite. contains milk/dairy and gluten.£10.95HalalMixed 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)£19.75HalalFalafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)£10.65VeganBatata 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)£7.65Fried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Highly rated· Fried halloumi, batata hara potatoes and rocket salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISHFlat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£10.95VegetarianAppetiser 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)£17.95HalalKibbeh Makliya (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.£9.95HalalGrilled 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)£10.95VegetarianVine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice£5.85VeganMusakhan Rolls (N)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken and roasted almonds, served with Damascena pink sauce.£8.95Fatt'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)£9.95HalalVegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.£9.95Tahina 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)£11.25Halal
House Specialities
The best of the best.
Ouzi
A classic Syrian dish of flaky puff pastry filled with fragrant rice, peas, nuts,and minced meat. Served with damascena pink sauce , yoghurt and cucumbersalad. Contains nuts sesame,gluten and eggs . cucumber dip contains milk/dairy.£11.95HalalDamascena Manti Royale TA
Handmade dumplings filled with seasoned minced lamb and onions, toppedwith creamy yoghurt and a a drizzle harissa olive oil. A traditional festive favourite. contains milk/dairy and gluten.£10.95HalalDamascena 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.£19.75Halal
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£6.95PopularHarrira 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£14.95Manakish
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.£7.65HalalFatayer(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)£8.95Gluten-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£8.75VegetarianMakali 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£9.75VegetarianQuinoa Salad
A crunchy salad made with fresh vegetables, quinoa, and raisins, finished with aspecial dressing. This salad is gluten-free and vegan.£6.95HalalTabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.£7.75VeganZingy Turkish Salad (Ve) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing.£7.95Pickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles£3.95Vegan
Dips
Feast on these.
Christmas Dip Trio
A festive trio of delicious dips: Muhammara, Courgette Moutabal, and Pumpkin Hummus. MuhammaraA rich, flavourful blend of red peppers, walnuts, olive oil, tahini, and a touchof harissa.Vegan, vegetarian,gluten free. Contains nuts and sesame.Courgette MoutabalA creamy courgette, tahini, and yoghurt dip with a hint of garlic.Vegetarian, gluten free ,Contains sesame.Pumpkin HummusA silky smooth hummus with tahini and pumpkin purée. Vegan, gluten free,Contains sesame.£10.95HalalClassic 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.£7.45VeganHarissa 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.£7.45Hummus 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)£11.25
Damascena Desserts
Damascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.£5.65HalalKnafe (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.£9.75HalalKunafa Nabulsiyeh
A famous Levantine dessert from Palestine and Syria, featuring kunafa pastrylayered with a creamy cheese filling and drenched in rose-scented syrup.Vegetarian. Contains nuts. option to have it nuts free.£8.95Halal
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.£4.45HalalSpanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.£5.25Mocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.£5.25HalalCappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.£4.45HalalFlat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.£4.45HalalTurkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.£5.95HalalArabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.£6.95HalalEspresso
£3.25HalalCaffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.£3.95HalalCortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.£4.45HalalStrong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.£4.65HalalEspresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.£3.95HalalAffogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.£5.75Halal
Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.£5.45HalalPink 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.£5.25Matcha Latte
£5.25Hot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.£4.95HalalBabyccino
£2.45Halal
Damascena Tea
Karak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.£4.95HalalFresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.£5.45HalalDamascena Cardamom Tea
£3.25HalalFresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.£4.75HalalDamascena Cinnamon Tea
£3.25HalalFresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.£5.25HalalDamascena Saffron Tea
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea£4.45Fresh 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
Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.£6.45Fresh Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice.£4.75Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.£6.45Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.£4.95Reboot
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.£5.95Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.£5.25Bye-Bye Stress
Currently sold out£4.95
Milkshake (Vegan Options)
Vanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.£5.95HalalBanana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.£6.75HalalMango Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.£7.45HalalChocolate Bar Milkshake
£6.95HalalCreamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.£7.45HalalTahini & 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.£7.45Pink 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.£7.45Cocoa Dream
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.£6.75HalalStrawberry Almond Bliss
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.£7.45HalalMatcha Banana Milkshake
A creamy and indulgent blend of ripe banana and vibrant matcha, mixed with milk fora deliciously smooth and energising shake.£7.45
Frappe
Vanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£5.45HalalSpiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£5.45HalalMocha Frappe
£5.45HalalChocolate Frappe
£5.45HalalSticky Toffee Frappe
£5.45HalalVanilla Chai Frappe
£5.45HalalMatcha Frappe
£5.45
Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies
Ice Tea
£3.50Fresh Fruit Smoothie
£5.95
Soft Drink
Salaam Cola
£1.85Appletizzer Drink
£2.95HalalVictorian Lemonade
£2.95HalalRose Lemonade
£2.95HalalStill Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalSparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalDaymerbay
£2.45Halal
Yoghurt Drink
Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.£3.25Halal
Rice & Spice
Shawarma Bowl
aromatic rice, topped with caramelised onions, toasted nuts, andcrispy bread. The rice itself is vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts£10.95
Christmas Menu
Ouzi
A classic Syrian dish of flaky puff pastry filled with fragrant rice, peas, nuts,and minced meat. Served with damascena pink sauce , yoghurt and cucumbersalad. Contains nuts sesame,gluten and eggs . cucumber dip contains milk/dairy.£11.95HalalDamascena Manti Royale TA
Handmade dumplings filled with seasoned minced lamb and onions, toppedwith creamy yoghurt and a a drizzle harissa olive oil. A traditional festive favourite. contains milk/dairy and gluten.£10.95HalalChristmas Dip Trio
A festive trio of delicious dips: Muhammara, Courgette Moutabal, and Pumpkin Hummus. MuhammaraA rich, flavourful blend of red peppers, walnuts, olive oil, tahini, and a touchof harissa.Vegan, vegetarian,gluten free. Contains nuts and sesame.Courgette MoutabalA creamy courgette, tahini, and yoghurt dip with a hint of garlic.Vegetarian, gluten free ,Contains sesame.Pumpkin HummusA silky smooth hummus with tahini and pumpkin purée. Vegan, gluten free,Contains sesame.£10.95HalalQuinoa Salad
A crunchy salad made with fresh vegetables, quinoa, and raisins, finished with aspecial dressing. This salad is gluten-free and vegan.£6.95HalalSahlab
A beloved winter drink from the Mediterranean, made with creamy milk infusedwith cinnamon, aromatic spices, and rose water. Served with a ka‘ak stick. Thisdrink is vegetarian . It can also be prepared with alternative milks. Contains nuts.Option to have it nuts free.£5.45VegetarianKunafa Nabulsiyeh
A famous Levantine dessert from Palestine and Syria, featuring kunafa pastrylayered with a creamy cheese filling and drenched in rose-scented syrup.Vegetarian. Contains nuts. option to have it nuts free.£8.95HalalChocolate Orange
hot chocolate infused with Cadbury’s Terry’s ChocolateOrange for a smooth, zesty winter treat.£5.45Marshmallows Hot Chocolate
Our specialty hot chocolate made with 70% cocoa drops. Served with marshmallow stick.£5.42