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Baba - Edinburgh, 130 George St

George Street 130, EH2 4JZ Edinburgh

Closed now · opens Wed 12:00

LebaneseMiddle Eastern€€€€
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Menu

Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

snacks
baharat-spiced nuts [vg]vegan
4.50
baharat-spiced nuts
estimate≈ 180 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
house marinated gordal olives [vg]vegan
4.50
marinated gordal olives
estimate≈ 120 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
cauliflower fritters, zhug and crème fraiche [v]vegetarian
6.00
cauliflower fritters
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
lamb and haggis skewers, toum and yemenite hot sauce
7.00
lamb and haggis skewers
estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
feasting
freshly grilled pita bread [vg]vegan
2.50
grilled pita bread
estimate≈ 210 kcal38 g carbs
MEZZE
hummus, caramelised onion, olive and chilli [vg]vegan
7.50
hummus
estimate≈ 350 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
smoked almond labneh, grilled peach and burnt urfa butter [v]vegetarian
8.50
smoked almond labneh
estimate≈ 310 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
whipped smoked cods roe, macadamia and guindilla chilli
7.50
whipped smoked cod roe
estimate≈ 290 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
BABA ganoush, pomegranate and mint [vg]vegan
7.00
baba ganoush
estimate≈ 220 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
muhammara, chopped walnuts and mint [vg]vegan
7.00
muhammara
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
buffalo mozzarella, zhug, pickled jalapeños and dill [v]vegetarian
10.00
buffalo mozzarella
estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
house cured sea trout, pickled golden beetroot, whipped mascarpone, blood orange
10.50
cured sea trout
estimate≈ 340 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
venison carpaccio, honey roasted shallots, hazelnuts, tahini and horseradish
11.00
venison carpaccio
estimate≈ 310 kcal9 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
yoghurt-marinated whole grilled sea bass, verbena harissa, fennel and orange shredded salad
28.50
grilled sea bass
estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
grill
lamb adana, roasted red pepper, ajvar and whipped feta
13.50
lamb adana
estimate≈ 480 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
BBQ duck leg, roasted plum, spring onion and pickled chili
16.50
BBQ duck leg
estimate≈ 550 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
duke of berkshire pork neck, roasted pineapple, mojo verde and lardo
14.75
pork neck
estimate≈ 580 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
flat iron steak, caramelised cauliflower purée, crispy chickpeas and pomegranate
22.00
flat iron steak
estimate≈ 610 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
slow-cooked lamb shoulder, spiced bulgur wheat, coriander chutney and pickled walnuts
15.00
slow-cooked lamb shoulder
estimate≈ 540 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
chargrilled broccoli, lentils, hazelnuts and soft egg [v]vegetarian
12.50
chargrilled broccoli
estimate≈ 420 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
sea bream, green chilli, kiwi fruit and watercress
16.00
sea bream
estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
coley, chraimeh, butter beans and grilled samphire
14.00
coley
estimate≈ 480 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 89
BABA mix grill - grilled slow-cooked lamb shoulder, pork neck and chicken wings with grilled veg, harissa, zhug, tahini and herbs
35.00
BABA mix grill
estimate≈ 950 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
sides
harissa-roasted cauliflower, tomato tahini, toasted sesame and aleppo pepper [vg]vegan
7.50
roasted cauliflower
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
blackened sweet potato, saffron crème fraîche and harissa [v]vegetarian
5.00
blackened sweet potato
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
cous cous, roasted peppers, feta, golden raisins and pistachio [v]vegetarian
7.50
couscous
estimate≈ 410 kcal45 g carbs
spiced heritage tomatoes, cucumber, pomegranate, macadamia and basil [vg]vegan
8.00
heritage tomato salad
estimate≈ 220 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Special Collections
BEST OF BABA
30.00
best of baba platter — a collection of our favourite dishes
estimate≈ 1800 kcal90 g carbsheavy 36
VEGGIE BEST OF BABAvegetarian
28.00
veggie best of baba platter — a collection of our favourite dishes
estimate≈ 1400 kcal130 g carbsheavy 31
Desserts
dark chocolate and tahini crémeux, cherries and crème fraîche [v]vegetarian
7.50
chocolate and tahini cremeux
estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbsheavy 30
manderin crème brulee [v]vegetarian
8.50
mandarin creme brulee
estimate≈ 480 kcal32 g carbsheavy 30
fig frangipan tart with date molassis and milkshake ice cream [v]vegetarian
8.50
fig frangipan tart
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsheavy 27
EXPRESS LUNCH DEAl
EXPRESS LUNCH DEAl
24.00
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 74
MEZZE
hummusvegan
caramelised onion, olive and chilli
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
whipped smoked cods roe
whipped smoked cod roe — macadamia and guindilla chilli
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
BABA ganoushvegan
pomegranate and mint
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
GRILL
sea bream
green chilli, kiwi fruit and watercress
estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
falafelvegan
marinated artichokes, beetroot hummus and aleppo onions
estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
duke of berkshire pork neck
pork neck — roasted pineapple, mojo verde and lardo
estimate≈ 720 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 74
SIDES
harissa-roasted cauliflowervegan
roasted cauliflower — tomato tanini, toasted sesame and aleppo pepper
estimate≈ 280 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
blackened sweet potatovegetarian
saffron crème fraîche and harissa
estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 65
cous cousvegetarian
couscous — roasted peppers, feta, golden raisins and pistachio
estimate≈ 340 kcal42 g carbsbalanced 67

Is this menu still right?

91veggie
scoreestimate

Lebanese food with many options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

The menu includes BABA ganoush, muhammara and chargrilled broccoli with lentils. A dedicated vegetarian best-of collection is available. Meat eaters often order the lamb adana.

24 vegetarian and 12 vegan dishes out of 42

77dia
scoreestimate

Low Carb Lebanese Grill

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers many protein-based grill and mezze options. Many dishes are naturally low in carbohydrates.

30 diabetes-friendly · 42 dishes

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Address
George Street 130, EH2 4JZ Edinburgh
Hours
Mon12:00–21:00
Tue12:00–21:00
Wed12:00–21:00
Thu12:00–21:00
Fri12:00–21:00
Sat12:00–21:00
Sun12:00–21:00
The bar Sun-Thurs: 12 noon to 12 midnight Fri-Sat: 12 noon to 1am
Contact
+441312405500
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), baba.restaurant/
Record
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