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Shish, Edinburgh, Scotland

Shish

4.5 (267)
£26 to £40
Turkish
Shish Restaurant, 32-34 Potterrow, Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 9BT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Drawing on Turkish heritage and tradition, Shish’s ethos is borne out of a desire to create a hub as the heart of the home, centred around the fire hearth where cooking and families come together and share in the occasion. The spacious restaurant lends itself to large gatherings, smaller group parties and more intimate dining occasions, with the option of private hire. Its slick interior, ambient lighting and booth seating lining the parameter of the restaurant provide the perfect setting for any occasion. At the helm in the kitchen, the passionate team of chefs have created an inspired menu underpinned by true authenticity and rich taste. Highlights include Karisik Izgara – traditional mixed grill platter and loads more...


Shish is a one of the first Dry Bars (No alcohol) in Edinburgh, stocking all the fine wines available, Champagne, Spirits, Popular Cocktails and Beers but all containing zero alcohol substitutes such as Zero percent Rum, Whiskey and Gin.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Grill, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 285 1678
  • Website
    https://www.shishrestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 267 people are saying

Shish reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shish offers a "wonderful experience" with "excellent service" and "outstanding food." The decor is "beautiful," creating a "great atmosphere," while the "friendly staff" enhance the dining experience. The menu boasts "fantastic value" with "huge portions" and "tasty dishes." While alcohol isn't served, the "mocktails are fab." A "highly recommended" spot in Edinburgh!

267 Reviews

  1. Kathy VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, excellent service. The cold mezze platter and all the dishes we tasted we fabulous. It was easy to order too much, portions generous.

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  2. Jonathan

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great but a shame they don't serve alcohol which was not clear when we booked

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  3. Tim

    Edinburgh21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food & friendly staff - Though it is alcohol-free - However: All in all well worth a visit :)

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  4. Gill

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food excellent, would have been better if had known in advance that the venue was alcohol free 😱

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  5. Carmelita

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and service are absolutely amazing. Great choice of foods. We enjoyed everything we had. I would be back with my husband. Good value for money. Highly recommended!

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  6. Veselina

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was perfect. Got a voucher from Itison and didn't have high expectations however I was wrong and couldn't be happier with that 😊

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  7. Robiul

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Shish Edinburgh this evening for an Eid meal, and once again left fully satisfied with our visit. We were greeted by brother Afzal and his team who are always courteous, and provide an excellent customer experience. The Tomahawk was prepared as requested, and the Pide was fresh and plentiful. I actually went for a Kunefe but couldn't stomach any space. 10 out of 10. Service was much appreciated.

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  8. Louisa

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor and very comfortable for. The food was outstanding. The sharing dishes are amazing and fantastic value for money. We even took a box of left overs home. The service was excellent. The whole experience was perfect and we will definitely be back. 10/10

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  9. Esther

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had my birthday celebration at Shish and it was awesome! The ambience is beautiful and they have very friendly staff. The food portions were so good that we couldn’t even finish the food. My girls and I had a very nice time and we got value for money. Would definitely recommend!

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  10. Enric

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It is not a brilliant Turkish restaurant. I have eaten in much better Turkish Restaurants, especially in London. We booked it because they said they were open till 11 at night. We got there for 9:45. They were courteous and served us very quickly as we were the only table ordering. Everything was cooked very quickly, umh, it was ok enough, it was tasty enough, maybe if we had gone at a different time our experience would have been better. One final thing to consider is that they do not serve alcohol, if that is something you want with your meal, you'd better be going somewhere else.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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Shish Restaurant, 32-34 Potterrow, Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 9BT

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Grill, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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