BABA - Edinburgh

Name: BABA - Edinburgh
Address: 130 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 4JZ
Telephone: 0131 240 5500
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1587 Reviews

£25 and under

Lebanese

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Welcome to BABA - Edinburgh.
Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar inspired by the flavours of the Levant.
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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 55 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Lebanese, Cocktail Bar, Grill
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–21:30
Phone number
0131 240 5500
Website
https://baba.restaurant/
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
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Private party contact
BABA: 0131 240 5500

Location
130 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JZ
Area
Edinburgh
Cross Street
George Street
Parking Details
Limited parking on George Street.NCP parking located at Castle Terrace, 12 minute walk from BABA
Public Transit
16 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley. 18 minute walk from Haymarket Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Healthy
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Vegetarian-friendly
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Innovative
Edinburgh
Healthy
Edinburgh
Vegetarian-friendly
Edinburgh
Most Booked

1,587 Reviews

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AliMog
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great welcome and service . Absolutely delicious food . Highly recommend .
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hayleyC
Edinburgh
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food and great service. Really great restaurant and will be back
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ElizabethH
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, has a Lebanese twist, small plates. Waiter was helpful with the number of dishes to order The ambience is excellent and decorated very tastefully
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JaneJ
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic, really enjoyed everything we had. Waiter was really friendly and enthusiastic about the food. He gave us great recommendations. Enjoyed very much and will definitely go back
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SallyH
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
The far room we were in was lovely. Low light, great ambience. The chairs were a little low for comfort, but once the food arrived I didn't notice. The flavours were exquisite. 2nd visit and it did not disappoint. All dishes wonderful. The only thing we were underwhelmed by (and by the look of it our neighbours too) was the giant couscous that comes with the lamb dish. The lamb itself was perfection, just didn't need the big couscous. The Lebanese wine is fantastic, as was the Georgian wine last visit. Will be back often, but maybe on higher chairs. My knees can't take it 😂
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SaraG
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good location. Great staff. Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic food.
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Philip
Edinburgh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Excellent food and wine, charming and efficient service and very good value
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Shirl
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Loved the look and feel of BABA , the waitress was very pleasant , staff in general very helpful. Whilst the food was delicious , it could have been hotter , and we did have to wait quite a while for our food when it eventually came it should have been piping hot ! We rounded of our meal with an Irish coffee each , which was lovely, but overpriced ,our Irish coffee’s were £26.50 !. Having said all that , I would go back, but wouldn’t have the Irish coffee’s !
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ClarisseDS
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquise culinary experience at BABA! I highly recommend this restaurant for the excellent food served and kindness of the waitress !
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EP82
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
The best meal I have had in a long time! The food and flavour is outstanding! Table wasn’t ready for time of booking and myself and my guests were left standing in an awkward spot for 15 mins.
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BevJ
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and good service! Bit dark needed torch to see menu
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DeborahM
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful lunch at Baba this weekend. Food was outstanding especially the mezze!!
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laurae
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fresh and delicious. The wait staff were friendly and efficient.
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marzianap
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was delicious, for such a small menu there were lots of delicious choices and very reasonably priced. We had a great night, and the restaurant itself was beautiful, thank you!
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Olmo
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
The tasting menu was ok, but nothing great. Very uncomfortable seat. I do not agree with the 12.5% service charge, I rather pay more for my food and the staff gets a better salary.
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Scottiegaga
Edinburgh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2023
overall2food1service1ambience1
Unable to eat here as my husband has chilli allergy and every dish had an element of chilli in it.
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LJ1000
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Baba’s is definitely one of the best, reasonably priced, nice decor and ambience, places in Edinburgh.
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CatG
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Honestly couldn’t recommend Baba enough. Visited twice now, and both have been superb! Food is delicious, and the restaurant is stunning. We were there to catch up with friends and we actually commented that the music level was perfect, enough to block out table next to you but not too loud you can’t hear the people on your own table! But best of all, the service. Tash was the star of the show - she was absolutely lovely! Quick, attentive and so friendly!
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LucyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very flavoursome, would recommend the cauliflower fritters to start. Considering the quality of the food, it was reasonably priced. Our waiter could not have been better. Great evening!
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MatthewB
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Can’t recommend Baba highly enough. Excellent menu, which show cases authentic Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine, but served up in Edinburgh. Brilliant concept and great quality food. It’s a real pleasure eating in Baba, and can’t wait to return.
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ClaireD
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible. The hummus was the best I have ever eaten
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JackieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely tapas and very well explained by the staff as what to order and portion size. Loved it 😍
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MarcS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An outstanding meal. I’ve been twice now and on both occasions it’s been out of this world. It’s something to be tried at least once in your life.
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BOCJAW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2023
overall3food4service4ambience5
Great food and good service. Little on the expensive 🫰 side, for what you get.
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HannahR
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
This was my second visit to Baba (from Australia) and I would come back time and time again. The food is outstanding and the service is friendly. They unfortunately didn't have the lamb available when I was there, which was what I had wanted to order but I opted for the sausage instead and it was full of flavour.
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zinc
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interesting selection of sharing plates, and a particularly delicious whole sea bream, suitable for sharing.
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JoanM
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
An earlier visit was lovely and the food delicious. But my second visit was mediocre. We were given the wrong cauliflower dish and complained. This was swiftly replaced with the correct one. The chicken wings, sweet potato were fine, and the prawn and octopus skewer contained only two tiny pieces of octopus. It just didn’t live up to the standard of my first visit. Willing to give it another go though!
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Wackywizard12
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Shame a few of the grill items weren’t available. However a really enjoyable lunch
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LynseyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service. Will definitely be back
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MoragM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was fantastic as were the cocktails - unfortunately they had run out of Pinot Grigio Service was good but trying to get servers attention when we wanted more drinks was a bit disappointing. But will certainly be back again.
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kenc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding afternoon- food, drinks and service fantastic
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Alison
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall2food5service1ambience4
Food was good but waited over an hour for it to arrive. The waiter then gave us the bill and asked us to leave before our drinks and desert arrived. The food was so slow that they needed the table back. In the end they made us have our desert in the bar. They only apologised for allowing us to order desert when there wasn’t time. This really ruined what would have been a lovely meal.
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Sanela
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
A lovely waiter who makes real contact and in for s chat. Recommends foods. Eventually i had to much. But it was so tasty
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Chloe
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious, it was great value and the service was excellent. Will definitely be back!
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AngelaR
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Mackinlay our waiter was so helpful and a joy to deal with. Food very good, it was nice to be seated in the quieter area.
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CF123
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was very good, nice ambience, service was fine until we got the bill. This was dealt with in a very odd and slightly disconcerting way - the waiter brought the bill, then demanded my payment card straight away without giving me any time to even look at the bill let alone check it. I felt bullied but did not want to make a fuss. He then grabbed the bill and took it away without asking if we wanted it! I later realised it was probably because they add 12.5% service without telling you. The service was fine but I like to decide what tip I leave and I found that whole part of the experience very shifty and offputting and it did rather spoil the whole experience.
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daza
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2023
overall2food1service3ambience2
Tip been added automatically Cauliflower been burnt Server never said pita is charged
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JacqueR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Very eclectic menu with different shareable options. Our favorite was the hummus. Disappointed in the octopus as it was really gummy.
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KarenP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food - we had 8 plates, 6 small, 1 main and 1 side for 3 and it was plenty. Great choice and excellent service. Never knew Lebanese food could taste so good. Highly recommend
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Alison
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and nice atmosphere and stayed for drinks after in the bar. Lovely night.
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BABA - Edinburgh is rated 4.6 stars by 1587 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 55 times today

130 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JZ

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
George Street
Area
Edinburgh
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–21:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Lebanese, Cocktail Bar, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Limited parking on George Street.NCP parking located at Castle Terrace, 12 minute walk from BABA
Public Transit
16 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley. 18 minute walk from Haymarket Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://baba.restaurant/
Phone number
0131 240 5500
Private party facilities
Fancy a different kind of dining experience?
Private party contact
BABA: 0131 240 5500

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BABA - Edinburgh

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Menu

What 1,587 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is BABA - Edinburgh restaurant rated?

Does BABA - Edinburgh offer gift cards?

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Make a booking

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