Royâ is a modern Middle Eastern restaurant, grill and cocktail bar at 59 Elmbank Street in Glasgow. Directly opposite the King’s Theatre, it is especially convenient for a pre theatre dinner while remaining relaxed enough for a longer evening or celebration.
Sharing sits at the heart of the food, with mezze style plates allowing each table to explore several flavours and textures. The grill brings a deeper charred character to the meal, and the restaurant recommends choosing multiple plates per person to create a varied spread.
Different menus serve express lunch, pre theatre dining, à la carte meals and larger banquets. Dedicated gluten free, vegan and children’s selections broaden the choices, while guests with an allergy should still discuss current ingredients and cross contact procedures with the team.
Cocktails make the bar a destination in its own right, and special formats such as Mangal Sundays and afternoon tea offer other ways to experience the venue. Its central location and sharing style work naturally for theatre goers, couples and groups marking an occasion.
Address: 59 Elmbank Street, Glasgow G2 4PQ, Scotland
Roya Menu
Vegan Mazzeh
GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Hummus
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil, tahini and paprika.
Muhammara
Roasted Aleppo peppers with garlic, pomegranate and walnuts.
Ezme
Chopped tomatoes, chilli, garlic, herbs, pomegranate molasses.
Balal
Spicy, smoky charred corn ribs sprinkled with dukkah & vegan feta.
Batata Harra
Double cooked potatoes seasoned with coriander, garlic, chilli flakes and served with tomato & garlic sauce. Add Feta 1.95.
Harissa Cauliflower
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower with hummus, chickpeas, pinenuts and pickled shallots.
Smoked Aubergine Hummus
Hummus, smoked aubergine, caramelised onion, aleppo chilli butter & pine nuts.
Mushroom Taco
Grilled oyster mushroom, green peppers, pickled shallot, shirazi herb dressing & crumbled vegan feta.
Potato Taco
Crispy potato, smoked corn, roasted chickpeas, herbs & garlic mayo.
Turkish Cigars
Fried pastries with vegan feta, spinach and Persian dates served with a maple and rosemary glaze.
Cucumber Salad
Crushed cucumber and radish, pomegranate, mint, sumac, sesame & verjuice.
Green Beans bil Zayt
Green beans cooked in tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, herbs.
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon, crisp lettuce, radish, toasted walnuts, shaved vegan feta, extra virgin olive oil.
Vegan From the Charcoal Grill
Oyster Mushroom Kebab
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and garlic mayo.
Vegan Baked
Pepper Basil
Slow roasted grilled peppers, basil and pine nuts & vegan mozzarella.
Pesteh
Tomato, onions, pistachio, rosemary, chilli oil & vegan mozzarella.
Smoked Aubergine
Smoked aubergine, walnuts, vegan feta, basil & vegan mozzarella.
Vegan Sides
Naan Bread
Garlic Naan
Saffron Rice
Albaloo Sweet & Sour Cherry Rice
Pickle Plate
Express Lunch – Mazzeh
Pick any 3 mazzeh dishes for £18.95. Served until 4pm. GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Hummus
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil, tahini and paprika and naan bread.
Ezme
Chopped tomatoes, chilli, garlic, herbs, pomegranate molasses.
Batata Harra
Double cooked potatoes seasoned with coriander, chilli flakes & served with tomato & garlic sauce.
Caesar Salad
Little gem, tahini Caesar yoghurt dressing, flatbread shards, Parmesan & lemon.
Cucumber Salad
Crushed cucumber and radish, pomegranate, mint, sumac, sesame & verjuice.
Harissa Cauliflower
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower with labneh, chickpeas & pickled shallots.
Meatballs
Stuffed beef meatballs, with dried apricots, barberries, walnuts simmered in a saffron tomato sauce.
Balal
Spicy, smoky charred corn ribs sprinkled with dukkah & Persian Feta.
Shawarma Taco
Lamb, chicken or mushroom grilled shredded Shawarma with tomato, onion, pickles, harissa mayo & sesame.
Tahchin Arancini
Golden fried crispy tahchin rice, mozzarella, barberries, saffron tomato sauce & pistachio almond dust.
Express Lunch – Big Plates
Served with your choice of one side: saffron rice, naan, salad or potatoes.
Koubideh
The classic Persian minced lamb kebab cooked on charcoal.
Joojeh
Persian chicken breast marinated in lemon, saffron and olive oil with grilled peppers & onions.
Tawook
Lebanese spiced chicken thigh kebab with garlic mayo & sumac.
Oyster Mushroom
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal & served with a spicy date & harissa sauce.
Cauliflower
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower, chickpeas, pinenuts & pickled shallots.
Koubideh Burger
Chargrilled koubideh lamb patty, tomato, onion, coriander, saffron mayo and french fries.
Express Lunch – Pideh
Lahmacun
Turkish spiced ground beef, onions, tomatoes, parsley & mozzarella.
Aubergine
Smoked aubergine, walnuts, goats cheese, basil & mozzarella.
Pesteh
Tomato, onions, pistachio, rosemary, chilli oil & mozzarella.
Gluten-Free – Dips
GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal. Please note: our kitchen handles wheat flour and gluten, so we can’t guarantee dishes are entirely free from cross-contamination.
ROYâ Dipping Platter
A dipping platter with Hummus, Baserma and labneh served with GF bread.
Olive & Pistachio Dip
Olives, pistachio, yoghurt and feta whipped into a creamy dip.
Hummus
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil, tahini and paprika.
Ezme
Chopped tomatoes, chilli, garlic, herbs, pomegranate molasses.
Gluten-Free – Mazzeh
Harissa Cauliflower
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower with labneh, chickpeas, pinenuts.
Caesar Salad
Little gem, tahini Caesar yoghurt dressing, Parmesan & lemon.
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon, crisp lettuce, radish, toasted walnuts, shaved Persian feta, extra virgin olive oil.
Cucumber Salad
Crushed cucumber and radish, pomegranate, mint, sumac, sesame & verjuice.
Meatballs
Stuffed beef meatballs, with dried apricots, barberries, walnuts simmered in a saffron tomato sauce.
Batata Harra
Double cooked baby potatoes seasoned with coriander, garlic, chilli flakes and served with tomato & garlic sauce. Add Feta 1.95.
Smoked Aubergine Hummus
Hummus, smoked aubergine, caramelised onion, aleppo chilli butter & pine nuts.
Green Beans bil Zayt
Green beans cooked in tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, herbs.
Balal
Spicy, smoky charred corn ribs sprinkled with dukkah & Persian feta.
Harissa and Garlic Prawns
Tiger prawns marinated in harissa, garlic and herbs.
Gluten-Free – From the Charcoal Grill
Kebab Torsh
Succulent lamb fillet kebab marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnut paste, and herbs.
Joojeh Kebab
Persian chicken breast fillet marinated in olive oil, lemons, and spices with grilled peppers and onion.
Koubideh Kebab
The classic Persian minced lamb Koubideh, charcoal grilled kebab.
Spicy Chicken Tawook
Lebanese spiced chicken thigh kebab with lemon zest, garlic mayo and sumac.
Iskander Steak
8oz Rump steak marinated in Turkish spices grilled to your liking and served with a grilled tomato sauce.
Lamb Chops
Tender Persian marinated lamb chops with a ‘Shirazi’ chimichurri sauce.
Oyster Mushroom Kebab
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and red pepper sauce.
Gluten-Free – Sides
GF Bread
GF Garlic Bread
Saffron Rice
Albaloo Sweet & Sour Cherry Rice
Gluten-Free – Desserts
Fereni
Rose & rice custard with cardamon, preserved cherries and pistachios.
Bastani
Saffron and clotted cream, ice cream with pistachio and rosewater.
Little Feasts
All savoury dishes come with salad or cucumber yoghurt, and a choice of fries, naan or rice.
Joojeh Kebab
Mild Persian chicken kebab, grilled over charcoal.
Koubideh Kebab
The classic Persian minced lamb kebab.
Chicken Shawarma
Grilled chicken shawarma.
Mushroom Kebab
Charcoal-grilled oyster mushrooms.
Falafel
Crispy chickpea falafel.
Cheese Pideh
Baked Turkish flatbread with melted cheese.
Something Sweet
Vanilla Ice Cream
Frozen Yoghurt
Banquet Option 1
£29.95 per person. Two courses, served to share. For groups of 5 and upwards. GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Dips & Mixed Mazzeh
Choose 1 for each guest: Ezme · Hummus · Olive & Pistachio Dip · Muhammara · Turkish Cigars · Tahchin Arancini · Meatballs · Shawarma Tacos · Balal · Batata Harra · Caesar Salad · Cucumber Salad · Watermelon Salad.
Mixed Kebab Grills
Joojeh · Koubideh · Torsh · Oyster Mushroom. Served with a selection of salad, sauces, saffron rice & naan bread.
Banquet Option 2
£35.95 per person. Three courses, served to share. For groups of 5 and upwards. GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Dipping Platters
Ezme · Hummus · Muhammara · Olive & Pistachio Dip. Served with barbari bagel bread.
Mixed Mazzeh
Choose 1 for each guest: Turkish Cigars · Tahchin Arancini · Shawarma Tacos · Harissa · Balal · Cauliflower · Batata Harra · Harissa Prawns · Oyster Mushroom · Meatballs · Caesar Salad · Aubergine Hummus · Watermelon Salad · Green Bean bil Zayt.
Mixed Kebab Grills
Joojeh · Koubideh · Tawook · Torsh · Oyster Mushroom. Served with a selection of salad, sauces, saffron rice & naan bread.
Banquet Option 3
£44.95 per person. Four courses, served to share. For groups of 5 and upwards. GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Dipping Platters
Ezme · Hummus · Muhammara · Olive & Pistachio Dip. Served with barbari bagel bread.
Mixed Mazzeh
Choose 1 for each guest: Turkish Cigars · Tahchin Arancini · Shawarma Tacos · Harissa · Balal · Cauliflower · Batata Harra · Harissa Prawns · Oyster Mushroom · Meatballs · Caesar Salad · Aubergine Hummus · Watermelon Salad · Green Bean bil Zayt.
Mixed Kebab Grills & Pidehs
Joojeh · Koubideh · Tawook · Torsh · Oyster Mushroom Kebab · Lahmacun · Goat’s Cheese Aubergine Pideh. Served with a selection of salad, sauces, saffron rice & naan bread.
Dessert
Choose 1 dessert per person: Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich · Hazelnut Hummus · Bastani · Fereni · Dubai Ball.
Pre-Theatre Dips
£24.95 for a set menu — choose one dish from each category: one Dip, one Mazzeh, and one Main or Baked. Sides are extra. Supplements apply to selected mains. Served 2:30–5:30pm, Monday–Friday. GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Olive & Pistachio Dip
Olives, pistachio, yoghurt and feta whipped into a creamy dip.
Hummus
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil, tahini and paprika.
Ezme
Chopped tomatoes, chilli, garlic, herbs, pomegranate molasses.
Muhammara
Roasted Aleppo peppers with garlic, pomegranate molasses and walnuts.
Pre-Theatre Mazzeh
Choose one from this section as part of the £24.95 set menu.
Turkish Cigars
Fried pastries with feta, spinach and Persian dates served with a honey & thyme glaze.
Batata Harra
Double cooked baby potatoes seasoned with coriander, garlic, chilli flakes and served with saffron alioli.
Harissa Cauliflower
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower with labneh, chickpeas, pinenuts & pickled shallots.
Harissa and Garlic Prawns
Tiger prawns marinated in harissa, garlic and herbs (In the shell).
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon, crisp lettuce, radish, toasted walnuts, shaved Persian feta, extra virgin olive oil.
Caesar Salad
Little gem, tahini Caesar yoghurt dressing, flatbread shards, Parmesan & lemon.
Cucumber Salad
Crushed cucumber and radish, pomegranate, mint, sumac, sesame & verjuice.
Smoked Aubergine Hummus
Hummus, smoked aubergine, caramelised onion, aleppo chilli butter & pine nuts.
Tahchin Arancini
Golden fried crispy tahchin rice, mozzarella, barberries, saffron tomato sauce & pistachio almond dust.
Meatballs
Stuffed beef meatballs, with dried apricots, barberries, walnuts simmered in a saffron tomato sauce.
Balal
Spicy, smoky charred corn ribs sprinkled with dukkah & Persian Feta.
Shawarma Tacos
Lamb or Chicken grilled Shawarma with lebanese bread, tomato, pickles & aleppo pepper mayo & sesame.
Oyster Mushroom Tacos
Grilled oyster mushroom, green peppers, pickled shallot, shirazi herb dressing & crumbled feta.
Kotlet Tacos
Crispy beef kotlet, tomato, onion, chilli sauce herbs & sumac.
Potato Tacos
Crispy potato, smoked corn, roasted chickpeas, herbs & harissa mayo.
Short Rib Taco
Slow braised short rib, hummus, radish caramelised onion & chilli butter.
Pre-Theatre Mains
Choose one Main or Baked as part of the £24.95 set menu. Iskander Steak and Lamb Chops carry a £7.95 supplement.
Kebab Torsh
Succulent lamb fillet kebab marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnut paste, and herbs.
Joojeh Kebab
Persian chicken breast fillet marinated in olive oil, lemons, and spices with Grilled peppers and onion.
Spicy Chicken Tawook
Lebanese spiced chicken kebab with lemon zest, garlic mayo and sumac.
Koubideh Kebab
The classic Persian minced lamb Koubideh, charcoal grilled kebab.
Oyster Mushroom Kebab
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and red pepper sauce.
Iskander Steak
8oz Rump steak marinated in Turkish spices grilled to your liking and served with a grilled tomato sauce.
Lamb Chops
Tender Persian marinated lamb chops with a ‘Shirazi’ chimichurri oil.
Pre-Theatre Baked
Traditional middle eastern style sourdough 7″ flatbread Pideh. Choose one Main or Baked as part of the £24.95 set menu.
Lahmacun
Turkish spiced ground beef, onions, tomatoes and parsley, grated mozzarella.
Pesteh
Tomato, onions, pistachio, rosemary, chilli oil.
Aubergine & Goat's Cheese
Smoked aubergine, walnuts, goats cheese, basil & mozzarella.
Short Rib Pideh
Braised short rib, caramelised onion, hot honey pine nuts & mozzarella.
Pre-Theatre Sides
Sides are extra.
Naan Bread
Freshly cooked light & fluffy naan bread straight out the oven.
Garlic Naan Bread
Freshly cooked naan bread smothered in garlic butter.
Persian 'Barbari' Bagel
Freshly baked Persian bread topped with sesame seeds.
Saffron Rice
Fluffy basmati rice steamed with saffron.
À La Carte Dips
GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
ROYÂ Dipping Platter
A dipping platter with Hummus, Ezme, Olive & pistachio dip and Muhammara served with a freshly baked Persian ‘barbari’ bagel.
Olive & Pistachio Dip
Olives, pistachio, yoghurt and feta whipped into a creamy dip.
Hummus
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil, tahini & paprika.
Ezme
Chopped tomatoes, chilli, garlic, herbs, pomegranate molasses.
Muhammara
Roasted Aleppo peppers with garlic, pomegranate & walnuts.
Smoked Aubergine Hummus
Hummus, smoked aubergine, caramelised onion, aleppo chilli butter & pine nuts.
À La Carte Mazzeh
Harissa Cauliflower
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower with labneh, chickpeas, pinenuts & pickled shallots.
Turkish Cigars
Fried pastries with feta, spinach and Persian dates served with a honey & thyme glaze.
Harissa and Garlic Prawns
Tiger prawns marinated in Harissa, lemon zest, garlic & herbs (In the shell).
Green Beans bil Zayt
Green beans cooked in tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, herbs.
Balal
Spicy, smoky charred corn ribs sprinkled with dukkah & Persian Feta.
Tahchin Arancini
Golden fried crispy tahchin rice, mozzarella, barberries, saffron tomato sauce & pistachio almond dust.
Caesar Salad
Little gem, tahini Caesar yoghurt dressing, flatbread shards, Parmesan & lemon.
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon, crisp lettuce, radish, toasted walnuts, shaved Persian feta, extra virgin olive oil.
Cucumber Salad
Crushed cucumber and radish, pomegranate, mint, sumac, sesame & verjuice.
Batata Harra
Double cooked baby potatoes seasoned with coriander, garlic, chilli flakes and served with saffron alioli. Add Feta 1.95.
Meatballs
Stuffed beef meatballs, with dried apricots, barberries, walnuts simmered in a saffron tomato sauce.
À La Carte Tacos / Loghme
Shawarma Tacos
Lamb or chicken grilled shredded Shawarma with tomato, onion, pickles, harissa mayo & sesame.
Mushroom Tacos
Grilled oyster mushroom, green peppers, pickled shallot, shirazi herb dressing & crumbled feta.
Kotlet Tacos
Crispy beef kotlet, tomato, onion, chilli sauce herbs & sumac.
Potato Tacos
Crispy potato, smoked corn, roasted chickpeas, herbs & harissa mayo.
Short Rib Taco
Slow braised short rib, hummus, radish caramelised onion & chilli butter.
À La Carte Grill
All our kebab dishes are grilled on a real charcoal fire and served with pickles and onion salad.
Kebab Torsh
Succulent lamb fillet kebab marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnut paste & herbs.
Spicy Chicken Tawook
Lebanese spiced chicken thigh kebab with lemon zest, garlic mayo & sumac.
Joojeh Kebab
Persian spiced chicken breast fillet marinated in lemon, saffron and olive oil with grilled peppers & onions.
Koubideh Kebab
The classic Persian minced lamb kebab cooked on charcoal and served with Persian saffron rice.
Iskander Steak
8oz Rump steak marinated in Turkish spices grilled to your liking and served with a grilled tomato sauce.
Lamb Chops
Tender Persian marinated lamb chops with a ‘Shirazi’ chimichurri oil.
Oyster Mushrooms Kebab
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and red pepper sauce.
Mini Kebab Platter
2 skewers of Koubideh kebab, Chicken Tawook, Kebab Torsh, served with grilled tomato, peppers, naan, rice and garlic mayo, chilli sauce & house pickles.
À La Carte Baked
Traditional Middle Eastern style sourdough 7″ Pideh.
Lahmacun
Turkish spiced ground beef, onions, tomatoes, parsley & mozzarella.
Pesteh
Tomato, onions, pistachio, rosemary, chilli oil & mozzarella.
Aubergine & Goat's Cheese
Smoked aubergine, walnuts, goats cheese, basil & mozzarella.
Short Rib
Braised short rib, caramelised onion, hot honey pine nuts & mozzarella.
Stuffed Crust Sucuk Sausage
Garlic Sucuk sausage, chilli, onion seeds & aleppo pepper mayo.
À La Carte Sides
Naan Bread
Garlic Naan
Persian 'Barbari' Bagel
Saffron Rice
'Albaloo' Sweet & Sour Cherry Rice
À La Carte Sauces
1.50 each
Fermented Chilli
Sweet Date & Red Pepper
Garlic Mayo
Saffron, Dill & Lemon
Harissa Hot Honey
Tahini Ranch
Signature Cocktails
All £12
Anar Anar
El Jimador Tequila, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, spiced agave syrup, sumac, fresh pomegranate & lime juice.
Pornstar
Vanilla Vodka, passionfruit liqueur, lemon, pineapple, prosecco foam.
Mr Baklava
Don Papa Spiced Rum, baklava-flavoured Woodford Reserve, Beesou bitter honey aperitif, pistachio, baklava.
Honey Noir
Charred pear eau de vie, Martini Rosso, maraschino cherry cordial, honey and black walnut bitters.
Smoke & Mirrors
Clarified negroni Illegal Mezcal, cardamom & pistachio-infused Lillet Blanc, Luxardo Bianco, grapefruit bitters, topped with coconut foam.
Highballs
All £9 · the perfect aperitif
Middle Eastern Hugo
St Germain muddled with mint, lemon & pomegranate, topped with prosecco and soda. Non-alcoholic version available
Peach Spritz
Peach Rinquinquin, Aperol, topped with prosecco & apricot soda.
Long Negroni
Gin Mare, Campari, Lillet Rosé, topped with Crodino soda.
Cherry Spritz
Gin Mare gin or Woven whiskey, cherry liqueur, topped with aromatic tonic water.
Watermelon Spritz
Watermelon & basil Grey Goose, watermelon, topped with soda.
House Spirits
House pours · 25ml
Grey Goose Vodka
Bombay Sapphire
El Jimador Tequila
Jack Daniel's
Sparkling & Champagne
Collezione 96 Extra Dry, Prosecco
Veneto, Italy. Light · Fruity · Vibrant · Citrus
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, André Delorme
Burgundy, France. Zesty · Nutty · Crisp · Dry
Laurent Perrier La Cuvée Rosé
Champagne, France. Elegant · Delicate · Red Berries · Fresh
Champagne Palmer, La Réserve
Champagne, France. Bright · Citrus · Green Fruit · Vibrant
White
Blanc de Blanc, Château Oumsiyat
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Floral · Yellow Fruit · Fresh · Soft
Avesso, Vinho Verde, Leme
Vinho Verde, Portugal. Crisp · Citrus · Stone Fruit · Spritzy
Assyrtiko, Cuvée Membliarus, Château Oumsiyat
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. White Blossom · Pear · Zesty · Clean
Riesling, Watervale, Jim Barry Wines
South Australia, Australia. Kaffir Lime · Grapefruit · Sleek · Vibrant
Red
Oumsiyat ‘Jaspe’ Rouge
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Blackberry · Plum · Pepper · Silky
Rioja Alavesa, Mayela, Bideona
Rioja, Spain. Dark Cherry · Blackberry · Violet · Clove
Cabernet, Syrah, Cinsault, Domaine du Tourelle
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Morello Cherry · Cedar · Clove · Juicy
Shiraz, Billi Billi, Mount Langi Ghiran
Victoria, Australia. Juicy · Red Fruit · Sweet Spice · Bold
Mocktails
All £8 · zero proof, full flavour
Anar Nonar
Chilli agave syrup, lime juice, pomegranate & Tajín.
Blueberry Habibi
Crossip Hibiscus, apple juice, lemon, blueberry syrup and basil.
Dandy Sour
Crossip Dandy Smoke, Lyre’s Amaretti Amaretto, lemon, orgeat.
Watermelon Nojito
Watermelon juice, fresh lime, soda, mint & Tajín.