BABA is a Levantine restaurant, charcoal grill and cocktail bar at 130 George Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. The room has a colourful, relaxed character suited to shared lunches and unhurried evening meals. Walk ins are accommodated alongside reservations, making the restaurant accessible for both planned occasions and spontaneous visits.
Mezze encourages the table to explore several flavours at once. Dips, breads, pickles and vegetable dishes lead into meat, fish and vegetables cooked over charcoal, where smoke and direct heat are central to the style. Middle Eastern spices, herbs, tahini, pomegranate and chilli bring freshness and contrast across the selection.
Representative combinations have included BABA ganoush with pomegranate and mint, cauliflower shawarma with ras el hanout and tahini, and slow cooked lamb shoulder with rose harissa. The menu changes, so these examples express the cooking approach rather than a promise of constant availability. Guests with allergies should ask the team about current ingredients before ordering.
Cocktails receive the same attention as the food, supported by wine, beer and alcohol free choices. The bar can be enjoyed separately, although drinks work particularly well with the varied small plates. BABA offers an energetic Edinburgh dining experience built around generous sharing, aromatic seasoning and the distinctive flavour of the charcoal grill.
Address: 130 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JZ, United Kingdom
BABA Menu
Bar Food
Snacks, mezze and sweets from the bar menu.
baharat-spiced nuts
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house marinated gordal olives
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cauliflower fritters, zhug and crème fraiche
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lamb and haggis skewers, toum and yemenite hot sauce
hummus, caramelised onion, olive and chilli
BABA ganoush, pomegranate and mint
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smoked almond labneh, grilled peach and burnt urfa butter
whipped smoked cod’s roe, macadamia and guindilla chilli
muhammara, chopped walnuts and mint
buffalo mozzarella, zhug, pickled jalapeños and dill
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citrus cured sea trout, passion fruit, turkish chilli and lime
dark chocolate and tahini crémeux, cherries and crème fraiche
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fig frangipane tart with date molasses and milkshake ice cream
mandarin crème brûlée
Snacks
baharat-spiced nuts
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house marinated gordal olives
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cauliflower fritters, zhug and crème fraîche
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lamb and haggis skewers, toum and yemenite hot sauce
freshly grilled pita bread
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Mezze
hummus, caramelised onion, olive and chilli
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smoked almond labneh, grilled peach and burnt urfa butter
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whipped smoked cods roe, macadamia and guindilla chilli
BABA ganoush, pomegranate and mint
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muhammara, chopped walnuts and mint
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buffalo mozzarella, zhug, pickled jalapeños and dill
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house cured sea trout, pickled golden beetroot, whipped mascarpone, blood orange
venison carpaccio, honey roasted shallots, hazelnuts, tahini and horseradish
Grill
lamb adana, roasted red pepper, ajvar and whipped feta
BBQ duck leg, roasted plum, spring onion and pickled chili
duke of berkshire pork neck, roasted pineapple, mojo verde and lardo
flat iron steak, caramelised cauliflower purée, crispy chickpeas and pomegranate
slow-cooked lamb shoulder, spiced bulgur wheat, coriander chutney and pickled walnuts
chargrilled broccoli, lentils, hazelnuts and soft egg
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falafel, marinated artichokes, beetroot hummus and aleppo onions
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sea bream, green chilli, kiwi fruit and watercress
coley, chraimeh, butter beans and grilled samphire
Sides
harissa-roasted cauliflower, tomato tahini, toasted sesame and aleppo pepper
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blackened sweet potato, saffron crème fraîche and harissa
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cous cous, roasted peppers, feta, golden raisins and pistachio
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spiced heritage tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate, macadamia and basil
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Feasting
dishes to be shared between two or more people
yoghurt-marinated whole grilled sea bass, verbena harissa, fennel and orange shredded salad
BABA mix grill – grilled slow-cooked lamb shoulder, pork neck and chicken wings with grilled veg, harissa, zhug, tahini and herbs
Best of BABA
a collection of our favourite dishes £30pp
lamb and haggis skewers, toum and yemenite hot sauce
muhammara, chopped walnuts and mint
buffalo mozzarella, zhug, pickled jalapeños and dill
duke of berkshire pork neck, roasted pineapple, mojo verde and lardo
spiced heritage tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate, macadamia and basil
Veggie Best of BABA
a collection of our favourite dishes £28pp
cauliflower fritters, zhug and crème fraiche
muhammara, chopped walnuts and mint
buffalo mozzarella, zhug, pickled jalapeños and dill
falafel, marinated artichokes, beetroot hummus and aleppo onions
spiced heritage tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate, macadamia and basil
Express Lunch Deal
£24 per person. All mezze served with a grilled pita.
hummus, caramelised onion, olive and chilli
whipped smoked cods roe, macadamia and guindilla chilli
BABA ganoush, pomegranate and mint
sea bream, green chilli, kiwi fruit and watercress
falafel, marinated artichokes, beetroot hummus and aleppo onions
duke of berkshire pork neck, roasted pineapple, mojo verde and lardo
harissa-roasted cauliflower, tomato tanini, toasted sesame and aleppo pepper
blackened sweet potato, saffron crème fraîche and harissa
cous cous, roasted peppers, feta, golden raisins and pistachio
Desserts
dark chocolate and tahini crémeux, cherries and crème fraîche
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manderin crème brulee
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fig frangipan tart with date molassis and milkshake ice cream
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Beer & Cider
Draught available in half pint and pint. Bottles and cans 330ml/500ml.
Peroni
5%
Meantime Anytime IPA
4.7%
BABA house lager
4%
Innis & Gunn Lager
4.6%
Cocktails
ARROWS OF FUJI
nikka days, johnnie walker, mango, miso, yuzu, ginger ale
GRANNYS TIPPLE
absolut, apple, crystal cordial, soda
RUM & ROOTS
rum, mezcal, macadamia, pandan, lime, bitters
PEAR TREE
gin, velvet falernum, amaro nonino, pear, lemon, aquafaba
Soft Drinks
Bottles, juices and water.
Fever-Tree Indian Tonic
Fever-Tree Naturally Light Tonic
Fever-Tree Lemonade
Fever-Tree Soda Water
No & Low Wines
Available in 175ml, 250ml and bottle.
Muscat Natureo Torres 0.0% White
Spain
Syrah Natureo Torres 0.0% Red
Spain
Wild Life Nude NV 0.5% Sparkling
Wild Life Nude Blush 0.5% Sparkling
Wine
Sparkling, champagne, white, rosé and red wines. Wines by the glass are available as a 125ml measure on request.
Graham Beck Rosé Brut NV
South Africa
Graham Beck Brut NV
South Africa
Il Baco da Seta Prosecco
Italy
Krug Grande Cuvée Brut
France
Spirits
Gin, vodka, rum, agave, liqueurs, brandy, whisky and world whiskies. All measures 25ml unless noted.
Edinburgh Gin
Edinburgh Seaside
Eightlands
Gin Mare
Hot Drinks
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
Rose Tea
Peppermint Tea
English Breakfast Tea
Wine by the Glass
veuve cliquot rosé
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veuve cliquot yellow label brut
fr
graham beck rosé brut nv
sa