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

1603 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 61 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 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
0131 240 5500
Website
https://baba.restaurant/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Fancy a different kind of dining experience?
Private party contact
BABA: 0131 240 5500

Location
130 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JZ
Neighborhood
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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What 1,603 people are saying

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

1,603 Reviews

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GillyH
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
4 th visit to Baba Edinburgh and as always cannot fault it.
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CarolineR
Glasgow
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Excellent meal once again and staff friendly and professional.
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OpenTable Diner
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
Amazing flavours and very good value excellent service
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StephenT
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing food! So tasty and bonus of being healthy, staff were attentive and very friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Superb venue, tables are the right distance apart so you’re not listening to your neighbour’s conversation, lighting low enough for a nice ambience, open kitchen with the most amazing smells to tempt you Service was excellent, my wife has a nut allergy and they dealt with this very professionally by offering a menu showing allergens and we were surprised that some dishes could even be altered to not include nuts! Our server was really polite and helpful and was able to explain the different dishes as we hadn’t tried Lebanese food before. The food didn’t take long to arrive after ordering and it was amazing!! From our starters and mezze to our main courses, everything was very well presented and tasted delicious! Would highly recommend a visit!
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alanb
Edinburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We really enjoyed our visit to Baba .The food was delicious and the service from the staff was excellent.We will return
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MeganL
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall4Food5Service3Ambience4
Food was absolutely incredible. Food came very quickly once ordered. Only comment would be that we had to ask to order drinks, and had to ask to pay the bill after having sat there for 20 minutes for both without anyone coming over. It wasn’t incredibly busy so I would’ve thought service would’ve been faster. Cannot find a fault on food.
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TejS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
INCREDIBLE! The food, the flavours the balance. Very good, seriously impressed with this place. service was great too.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
An attractive, inviting restaurant. Service was very good and the food very tasty
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swifty
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
A delicious meal and friendly staff. Thank you for a lovely lunch,
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SB77
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
One of the best meals we have had in a long time. Couldn’t fault anything, food was amazing and service was excellent. Would definitely return.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing restaurant. The food was outstanding and Kathleen, our waitress, was fantastic.
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ip2bruce01
Dunbartonshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience4
Food was amazing but would have liked table in nicer area
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IrisG
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
Fabulous food. However the music was a bit loud for the two of us. Although we are young at heart the noise was a bit much when you are trying to talk and are a bit hard of hearing.
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OpenTable Diner
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Delicious, great service, good value and dog friendly
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Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
It’s been a while since our last visit. The food did not disappoint. Lovely presentation and tastes. Attentive and friendly staff. In the bar and restaurant. Can’t wait till our next visit. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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AliMog
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great welcome and service . Absolutely delicious food . Highly recommend .
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hayleyC
Edinburgh
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
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 on November 25, 2023
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 on November 25, 2023
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 on November 24, 2023
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 on November 24, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Good location. Great staff. Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic food.
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Philip
Edinburgh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 22, 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 November 20, 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 November 19, 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 November 18, 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 November 18, 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 November 18, 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 November 18, 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 November 17, 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 November 17, 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 November 15, 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 November 12, 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 November 11, 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 November 11, 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
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 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 November 10, 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 November 10, 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 November 9, 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 November 6, 2023
Overall3Food4Service4Ambience5
Great food and good service. Little on the expensive 🫰 side, for what you get.
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BABA - Edinburgh is rated 4.6 stars by 1603 OpenTable diners.

BABA - Edinburgh does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

130 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JZ

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
George Street
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
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 reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

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What 1,603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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Does BABA - Edinburgh offer gift cards?

Is BABA - Edinburgh currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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