Damascena - Birmingham City Centre delivery from Birmingham City Centre

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
£9.25
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.
£18.75
Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£7.65
Hummus Shawarma (S)
Highly rated
Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold seperately 25p each (see options)
£9.95
Damascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
£19.75
Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£9.75
Harrira Soup (Not Gluten Free)
£7.95
Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
£8.75
Musakhan Rolls (N)
£8.95
Baba Ghanuj (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
£7.45

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)
£20.95
Vegetarian
Falafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.
£6.45
Vegan
Baked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.
£8.25
Vegetarian
Zatar Cheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.
£6.45
Ijjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.
£8.25
Vegetarian
Original 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)
£8.95
Vegetarian
AVOCADO SOURDOUGH SMASH
Currently sold out
£8.65
Sausage 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)
£8.95
Vegetarian
Smoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.
£6.95
Halal

Wraps and Sandwiches

Eat your heart out.

Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£9.25
Popular
Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£9.75
Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing
£8.75
Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Currently sold out
£8.75
Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.
£9.75
Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins
£8.75
Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce
£8.95
Lahm 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
Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
£6.75
Turkish 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.
£19.45
Halal
Extra Flatbread
Contains gluten
£0.25
Halal

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)
£19.75
Halal
Fried 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)
£10.95
Vegetarian
Musakhan Rolls (N)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken and roasted almonds, served with Damascena pink sauce.
£8.95
Batata 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)
£7.65
Popular
Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold separately 25p each (see options)
£10.65
Vegan
Grilled 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)
£10.95
Vegetarian
Vine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice
£5.85
Vegan
Kibbeh Makliya (N)
Highly rated
· Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.
£9.95
Halal
Appetiser 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)
£17.95
Halal
Fatt'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)
£9.95
Halal
Vegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.
£9.95
Tahina 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)
£11.25
Halal

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.
£18.75
Halal
Damascena 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.
£19.75
Popular
Hummus Shawarma (S)
Highly rated
· Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. Flatbread not included with dishFlat-bread sold seperately 25p each (see options)
£9.95
Halal
Palestinian M'sakhan
Sumac-spiced slow-cooked onions with rich olive oil, topped with a specially marinated chicken leg and roasted almonds, all served on freshly baked thick flatbread. Comes with a side of yogurt.We don't have gluten free option for this product.
£10.95

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.
£8.45
Vegan
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.
£8.45
Vegetarian

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
£6.95
Vegan
Harrira 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
£7.95
Halal

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
£14.95
Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.
£5.25
Vegetarian
Lahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.
£7.65
Halal
Fatayer(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)
£8.95
Gluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.
£0.95
Vegetarian

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
£8.75
Popular
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
£9.75
Vegetarian
Tabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.
£7.75
Vegan
Pickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles
£3.95
Vegan
Zingy 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.
£7.45
Vegan
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)
£7.45
Vegan
Hummus 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
Harissa 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
£7.45
Kishk Aubergine
Currently sold out
£7.45

Damascena Desserts

Damascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.
£5.65
Halal
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.
£9.75
Halal
Vegan Walnut Baklava
£0.95
Halal
Vegan Pistachio Baklava
£0.95
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
£21.95
Vegetarian
Turkish Classic Baklava
£0.00
Halal
Turkish 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!
£13.95
Halal
Premium Pistachio Baklava 450g
A selection of 100% Pistachio.Suitable for vegetariansBest quality pistachiosMade with 100% Natural IngredientsNo Artificial Flavours / ColoursNo PreservativesNo Additives
£24.95
Vegetarian

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.
£4.45
Halal
Spanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.
£5.25
Cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.
£4.45
Halal
Strong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.
£4.65
Halal
Espresso
£3.25
Halal
Turkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.
£5.95
Halal
Espresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.
£3.95
Halal
Affogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.
£5.75
Halal
Arabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.
£6.95
Halal
Caffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.
£3.95
Halal
Flat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.
£4.45
Halal
Cortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.
£4.45
Halal
Mocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.
£5.25
Halal

Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte

Hot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.
£4.95
Halal
Vanilla Chai Latte
£4.75
Halal
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.
£5.45
Halal
Choc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.
£5.25
Halal
Babyccino
£2.45
Halal
Matcha Latte
£5.25
Pink Chai Tea
Currently sold out
£5.25

Damascena Tea

Damascena Cardamom Tea
£3.25
Halal
Fresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.
£5.25
Halal
Fresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.
£5.45
Halal
Karak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.
£4.95
Halal
Damascena Cinnamon Tea
£3.25
Halal
Samovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.
£3.25
Halal
Fresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.
£4.75
Halal
Fresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.
£5.25
Halal
Damascena Saffron Tea
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea
£4.45

CLASSIC TEA

English Breakfast
£2.95
Halal
Earl Grey
£2.95
Halal
Green Tea
£2.95
Halal
Chamomile
Caffeine free.
£2.95
Halal

Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities

Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.
£5.25
Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.
£4.95
Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.
£6.45
Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.
£4.95
Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.
£6.45
Reboot
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.
£5.95
Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
£4.75

Milkshake (Vegan Options)

Mango Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.
£7.45
Halal
Strawberry Almond Bliss
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.
£7.45
Halal
Creamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.
£7.45
Halal
Banana Whip
Currently sold out
£6.75
Halal
Vanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.
£5.95
Halal
Cocoa Dream
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.
£6.75
Halal
Chocolate Bar Milkshake
£6.95
Halal
Matcha Banana Milkshake
A creamy and indulgent blend of ripe banana and vibrant matcha, mixed with milk fora deliciously smooth and energising shake.
£7.45
Tahini & Date Shake
Currently sold out
£7.45
Pink Chai Tea Milkshake
Currently sold out
£7.45

Frappe

Caffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£5.45
Halal
Chocolate Frappe
£5.45
Halal
Cookies and Cream Frappe (Not GF)
£5.45
Halal
Mocha Frappe
£5.45
Halal
Sticky Toffee Frappe
£5.45
Halal
Vanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£5.45
Halal
Spiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£5.45
Halal
Vanilla Chai Frappe
£5.45
Halal
Matcha Frappe
£5.45

Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies

Ice Tea
£3.50
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
£5.95

Soft Drink

Sparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.45
Halal
San Pelegrino (Can)
£2.65
Halal
Appletizzer Drink
£2.95
Halal
Rose Lemonade
£2.95
Halal
Still Water (Bottle)
£2.45
Halal

Yoghurt Drink

Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.
£3.25
Halal

Rice & Spice

Kabsa
(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
Shawarma Bowl
aromatic rice, topped with caramelised onions, toasted nuts, andcrispy bread. The rice itself is vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts
£10.95
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
£14.95