’Babs Glasgow is a modern kebab restaurant at 49 West Nile Street in the city centre. Created by the team behind Bread Meats Bread, it approaches the kebab as a complete restaurant meal rather than only a takeaway option. The dining room is informal, and the central location suits lunches, pre theatre meals and relaxed evenings.
Greek, Turkish and Levantine traditions shape the food, with seasoned meat, grilled vegetables, breads, sauces and fresh garnishes brought together in different kebab styles. Street food influences remain visible, but careful combinations and seasonal produce give the menu a more considered restaurant character.
Lunch, main and dessert menus allow guests to choose between a quicker meal and a fuller sequence of courses. Meat free dishes broaden the selection, and diners with allergies or other dietary requirements should consult the current menu and speak with staff before ordering. Sit in service is joined by collection and delivery.
Cocktails and a dedicated drinks list complement the spiced and grilled food, while desserts provide a sweeter finish. The restaurant is a useful choice for groups because dishes can be mixed across small plates, kebabs and sides. ’Babs stands out by respecting the Mediterranean heritage of kebab cooking while presenting it in a contemporary Glasgow city centre setting.
Address: 49 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PT, United Kingdom
'Babs Glasgow City Centre Menu
Nibbles
Kalamata Olives
Pita & Turkish Flatbread
Dips & Pita
Choice of: Tzatziki – Kalamata – Hummus – Babaganoush – Ajvar – Roasted Salsa
Sharing Dip Platter
A taste of all our dips
Trio Dip Platter
Try any three of our dips
Cold Mezze
Burrata
Creamy burrata, mozzarella, pinenuts, olive tapenade, sweet pickled chilli, mint.
Cold Meat Platter Single
Sharing Cold Meat Platter
Bresaola (cured beef filet) / Manco Vengerine (cured & smoked sirloin) & Cacciocavallo (Calabrian smoked salami with provolone cheese). Served with olives, mixed pickles, Pecorino cheese & olive tapenade.
Hot Mezze
Chargrilled Sea Bream
Chargrilled Artichoke
lemon tahini sauce, parsley salad.
Heritage Potato Gnocchi
Topped with smashed lamb shoulder, butternut squash, green harissa & creme fraiche
Crispy Squid
With zhug salsa verde, garlic aioli
Kofta Platter
Beef & lamb kofta platter served with charred baby gem, ajvar, tzatziki and pickled chillies.
Salt Bake Butternut Squash & Aubergine
With hummus, creme fraiche. (veggie or vegan)
Chargrilled Halloumi & Aubergine Skewers
On a bed of babaganoush
Shish
Chicken Shish
Chargrilled free range chicken on sweet roasted salsa, charred Turkish peppers & seasonal veg with garlic & mint yoghurt, pickled cucumber & sweet chillies; pita on the side
Lamb Shish
Steak Shish; Rump
Sirloin
Marinated, skewered & chargrilled Scotch certified beef steak on tzatziki, charred Turkish peppers & seasonal veg with green harissa, pickled cucumber & sweet chillies; pita on the side
Iskender
Steak Iskender; Rump
Sirloin
Chargrilled & thinly sliced Scotch certified beef steak, on a bed of grilled pita dipped in sweet roasted salsa, whipped garlic & mint yoghurt with green Turkish pepper and pickled sweet chillies
Lamb Iskender
Chargrilled & thinly sliced lamb, on a bed of grilled pita dipped in sweet roasted salsa, whipped garlic & mint yoghurt with green Turkish pepper and pickled sweet chillies
Karamal Iskender
Chargrilled sirloin on a bed of grilled pita dipped in sweet roasted salsa with creme fraiche, Turkish peppers and zhug salsa verde.
Balik Iskender
Chargrilled sustainable sea bream on a bed of grilled pita dipped in sweet roasted salsa with creme fraiche, Turkish peppers and zhug salsa verde.
Sides
Potato Chips
Garlic Parmesan Potato Chips
House skin-on chips topped with garlic aioli and parmesan cheese.
Mozzarella Sticks
Deep fried slimy mozzarella sticks
House Pickles
(Freshly picked in house) Pickled peppers, pickled chillies, pickled cucumber, pickled cabbage
Kofte
Che Babs’ Mini Beef Kofte
With roast pepper ajvar, fresh tomatoes, herby onion salad & crispy pickled cucumbers & sweet chillies; pita on the side
Lamb Kofta
With tzatziki, charred baby gem, crispy pickled cucumber & chillies, herby onion salad & fresh tomatoes; pita on the side
Hummus Shawarma
Hummus Chicken Shawarma
Charred & chopped free range chicken, on a bed of hummus with sweet Turkish peppers, charred seasonal veg, pickles, lemon tahini sauce & pomegranate molasses; pita on the side
Hummus Lamb Shawarma
Charred & chopped grassfed lamb on a bed of hummus with sweet Turkish peppers, charred seasonal veg; pickles, lemon tahini sauce & pomegranate molasses; pita on the side
Shawarma
Halloumi and Aubergine Skewers
Balaganoush, globe artichoke, grilled sweet Turkish peppers, mint oil; pita on the side
Steak Shish
Marinated, skewered & chargrilled steak on zhug salsa verde with charred Turkish peppers & sweet chilli; pita on the side
Aubergine and Butternut Squash Skewers
Kalamata olive tapenade, globe artichoke, grilled Turkish peppers, mint oil; pita on the side
Burgers
Juicy Kofta Burger
Smoked cheese, tzatziki, charred lettuce, pickled cucumber, & chilli sauce
Shakshauka Kofta Burger
Fried egg with roasted salsa, mozzarella, grilled aubergine, pickled chillies
Doner Burger
Juicy kofta burger topped with lamb doner, smoked cheese, ajvar, lettuce, pickled chillies, chilli sauce.
Shawarma Fries
Shawarma Fries
House chips topped with our house Lamb Shawarma & chilli sauce.
Skinny Fries
Matchstick skinny & seriously addictive!
Skinny Greek Fries
Paprika dusted, tzatziki & feta topped skinny fries
Greek Salad
Served with pido feta, kalamata olives & pomegranate molasses