BABA

Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar: inspired by the flavours of the Levant. BABA,
130 George Street,
EDINBURGH,
EH2 4JZ. All rights reserved

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Photos from BABA's post 21/08/2024

August’s BABA hall of fame is in and we’re drooling over your tasty snaps 🍽️🔥

Keep ‘em coming! 📸

Photos from BABA's post 21/08/2024
Photos from BABA's post 08/08/2024

Outlander enthusiasts, hold onto your kilts! 👀 We caught Sam Heughan savoring some Sassenach spirits at the bar 🥃. Trust us, it was as legendary as it sounds!

And we have MORE exciting news…We’re here to make your weekend sparkle! ✨ From Thursday 8 - Sunday 11 August, come experience our debut pop-up shop, Kimpton Boutique at No33 Charlotte Square, featuring three brilliant Scottish brands: , and 🌲💃🏼🪩

To celebrate, BABA has an exclusive limited-time cocktail menu created with The Sassenach Whisky and Sassenach Gin.

Pop in today and throughout the weekend to join the fun! 😉



05/08/2024

Fuel your festival fun with a sweet stop 🍬🎪

Our grapefruit, almond, and caraway cake topped with sweetened yogurt and mint is just the pick-me-up you need to keep those festival energies high! 🍰✨

Pop in for a much needed slice of deliciousness!

10/07/2024

Fed up of this gloomy weather?? ☔️

Bring colour into your week by sharing vibrant plates of delicious food that will have you smiling again 😍

10/07/2024

Fed up of this weather?? ☔️

Bring some colour into your week by sharing vibrant plates of food that will have you smiling again 😍

30/06/2024

We are still enjoying the discovery of our new Summer dishes on the BABA menu ✨
From the mezze selection, our new hummus and labneh dishes are a beautiful way to start your meal.
With their authentic Levantine flavours, let our mezze turn your meal into a celebration of flavour and food.

• Hummus, egg, tahini, harrisa, zhoug and za’atar
• Labneh, grilled asparagus, urfa burnt butter and macadamia

28/06/2024

Beautiful, smoky, smooth, sumptuous BABA ganoush served simply as it is with pomegranate and mint and our freshly cooked flatbreads 🔥😙🤌

26/06/2024

A vibrant dish in colour and flavour 💥
Crispy falafel, marinated artichokes, beetroot hummus and spicy guindillas! Each bite is a journey of taste and texture.

We love it! Have you tried this falafel dish yet?

24/06/2024

Where will you be having your next date night? 💕

Our BABA Grill has dishes for everyone to enjoy, from our meaty grill options to our vegan and vegetarian mezze 👌
Plenty of choice and small dishes perfect for sharing.

Hit the link in our bio to view our menu and book your table.

21/06/2024

A warm welcome please to Gabriel and Jose, two new chefs who have joined us in the BABA kitchen!

They have already been creating and collaborating on delicious dishes for us with the new Summer menu and we look forward to many more culinary delights 🙌✨

16/06/2024

✨ NEW recipe ✨

Exciting news wing lovers!
We’ve given our classic chicken wings a delicious makeover, and you won’t want to miss this new flavor experience.
Now seasoned with urfa, a smoky Turkish pepper with gorgeous subtly sweet and earthy flavours, served with pickled shallots YUM!

15/06/2024

Edinburgh Graduates! 🎓✨

Celebrate your Edinburgh graduation in style at BABA and book your special day with us and enjoy a culinary experience as remarkable as your achievement.

Reserve your table now with us and let the celebrations begin 🥂

10/06/2024

Where great food and good times come together! 🍴

There’s nothing like sharing great food with even better company, our menus and dishes are designed to be shared and we think it’s the perfect way to enjoy a meal with your friends.

Join us at BABA, open 7 days a week, noon till 9pm as part of the Hotel.

05/06/2024

A simply beautiful new side dish added to our menu; bulgar wheat, charred veg and parsley salad.
A perfect accompaniment for our BABA grill dishes.

04/06/2024

Have you tried our favourite snack?
These little cauliflower bites of heaven are lightly battered and served with a zesty, herby zhug and crème fraîche and fried to golden perfection 😚👌

Perfect for sharing as a snack while perusing the menu or beginning your meal as a starter.

27/05/2024

We love sharing food 💕 Our menus and dishes are designed to be shared, with a brilliant selection of vegetarian and vegan options too from the BABA grill.

Join us for a romantic meal or a night out with friends.

Head to www.baba.restaurant to view our menus - link in bio

13/05/2024

Tuck in!
From the BABA Grill spicy merguez sausage on a bed of green chilli hummus with a pickled salad 👌🍽️

BABA is open daily from noon till 9pm, part of the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.

10/05/2024

BABA has many different rooms and areas to accommodate all of your dining needs, from romantic date nights to group bookings.

Get in touch at [email protected] or hit the link in our bio to book.

08/05/2024

A feast for all the senses…
Beautiful food that tastes just as good as it looks

03/05/2024

Serving up BABA ganoush from noon till 9pm everyday.

For bookings, menus and events - hit the link in our bio www.baba.restaurant

30/04/2024

Breaking bread…
Freshly cooked to order, the perfect accompaniment for the Levantine flavours of our mezze and dips.

Book your table now through tapping the link in our bio.

26/04/2024

Marinated artichokes, falafel, beetroot hummus and guindillas peppers *chef’s kiss 😙🤌

23/04/2024

The beautiful early morning calm before the bustling lunchtime service✨

We’re often fully booked throughout the week but we do keep space for some walk-ins at BABA and we also have a gorgeous bar area where you can enjoy a drink and wait for your table. Get in touch at 07479 932 474.

20/04/2024

Sharing food is where it’s best.

Especially when it’s an octopus, prawn and cod cheek skewer!

11/04/2024

With added hints of honey and fig, our take on a Margarita perfectly compliments the levant flavours of our dishes, making it a beautiful cocktail to begin your meal with at BABA.

~ Honey & Fig Margarita ~
Reposado tequila

Lime
Homemade honey syrup

09/04/2024

The perfect little snack to enjoy while making important menu decisions, Haggis merguez balls and yemenite hot sauce. Yum 😋 Have you tried them?

08/04/2024

Dips for days…

What’s your BABA favourite?
Babaganoush, hummus, whipped manouri…? 😋

01/04/2024

POV: Table full of delicious and exciting small plates from the grill, a cocktail or glass of wine close to hand; friends enjoying their feast and catch ups. Good times.

29/03/2024

With more people looking to enjoy a cocktail without the alcohol, our bar team have created a special list of zero or low-alcohol cocktails.

Photographed here is our PAINKILLER; made with orange, apple, mint, ginger and cucumber. Beautiful and refreshing ✨

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Our Story

Mezze, charcoal grill and cocktail bar: inspired by the flavours of the Levant.

Open daily from noon.

Restaurant: noon - 10 pm.

Bar: noon - late.

BABA,
130 George Street,
EDINBURGH,
EH2 4JZ.

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Beautiful, smoky, smooth, sumptuous BABA ganoush served simply as it is with pomegranate and mint and our freshly cooked...
A warm welcome please to Gabriel and Jose, two new chefs who have joined us in the BABA kitchen!They have already been c...
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A forever dish at BABA, our legendary Lamb shoulder…Slow cooked and handled to perfection, melt in the mouth tender meat...
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We have another exciting wine event coming up at BABA.A Georgian wine paired dinner event on Thursday 7th March from 6pm...
Let us transport you with a Georgian wine paring on Thursday 7th March from 6pm. Our evening will be hosted by special g...
Join us at the bar and start your visit with a Gooseberry Revenge. Simple pleasures of @woodfordreserve bourbon, chestnu...
Enjoy falafel the best way, served with delicious tender marinated artichokes and our beetroot hummus, surrounded by fri...
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BABA

Address


130 George Street
Edinburgh
EH24JZ

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 12am
Friday 12pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

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