Bab Tooma York in York

Great food and amazing portions, well worth the money. The Halloumi and Mezze dishes were amazing with the warm flatbread. The staff were also great and accommodated us 30mins before closure!

Really good experience!! Ram was a great server and took so much care of us! Loved the food, ambience everything!!!!

Food really was great but the owner was really a great salesman. We ordered things because he was so friendly when taking our order. But then when the bill came he asked if we could pay cash ( which we couldn’t because the bill was over £50) he then became a bit funny and didn’t speak to us again, it was not a very pleasant experience.

I visited withmy family and we loved the food really nice . If you are foody you will love it . Food portion is quite nice. Highly recommended

I had an amazing experience at this Syrian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious — full of rich flavors and authentic spices. The hummus was creamy, the falafel perfectly crispy, and the kebabs were tender and juicy. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. You can really feel the love and tradition in every dish. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a cozy, flavorful meal with friends or family.

I love this restaurant. The food and the environment was amazing. The service was very nice, specially the attendent named Osama was very hospitable and generous.

Great atmosphere and food was fantastic. Service was relatively quick but it was a bit quieter on the evening we visited. Portion sizes are really good and taste was wonderful!

Lovely experience, tried food we’d never had before and everything was tasty and fresh, both servers were so attentive and couldn’t do enough for us. We would return.

This is an excellent place to eat. Always excellent. Very tasty and lovely friendly staff. They do not serve alcohol but are happy for you to bring your own. Get as much meat as possible! Though the veggie starters are also amazing.

Beautiful setting, delicious food and the staff could not do enough to accommodate us all. We took our two children (age 11 and 8) and they did all they could to make the kids feel welcome. Highly recommend

Visited the place on Saturday. The food was bad ! We order a mix meat for two and it was bad ( all you can taste is parsley) the musaka was not musaka at all, the salad was so bad and full of water ( literally the half bawl was with water ) The guy who took the order really pushy

Excellent, bring your own bottle too and Tesco 2 doors up..

Lovely food and lovely staff, well worth a visit!

They have lentil soup, good hospitality. I asked for tabbouleh and it was good, and hummus and it was delicious. The bread was delicious and mixed grill was delicious. May God bless them. They deserve it. By God.

Delicious food, had this delivered last night to try something new and I was not disappointed!

Incredibly delicious cuisine Everything was incredibly tasty If you are in York, definitely try the dishes here. Incredibly beautiful place

Really great food. Staff could be a little more attentive we got our drinks once we'd basically finished our mains. One of the sauce bottles basically sprayed all over my friend when she opened it somehow. It's a fun place I'd definitely go back if someone suggested it but I'd not take others incase they blame me for the service if you know what I mean. The food really is good. The staff are friendly just terribly unorganised so if you are patient and not in a rush you'll still have a great time.

Really warm welcome on arrival and then brilliant service throughout the meal. Delicious food with lots of choice and good information given on the dishes. Definitely worth a visit

Fantastic food, service etc. Had a fantastic meal here. Highly recommended

Lovely man invited us in and gave us some personal recommendations. Would 100% advise coming here

Gagged at the table along with my choir (THE GAGGERS) 🤢

I think that this restaurant was great! There was recently fast service and the food was delicious! There was a variety of food for vegans, vegetarians and carnivores alike! I'm glad I went and I would definitely go again and I would 100% recommend this to other people!

Delicious food in a friendly, authentic environment. Highly recommended. Osama was a wonderful host too!

Delicious food, very fresh and fulfilling, great service.

Amazing food. Very fresh and very tasty..would recommend and would come again.

Wonderful food, taste and service.

Fantastic service and excellent food. Would definitely come again!

Very nice food and high quality service. However food portions are too little!

Food was fantastic as was the setting and the staff! Anyone in York should definitely come and eat here!!!

Damistake - popped in for a tea and mojitos for the kids. Poor service, we had to wait ages after which the mojitos arrived. After a few more minutes they had clearly forgotten so had to ask for the tea. No one bothered to explain how to serve the Moroccan tea! The other guests who came in after us were served quicker than us and treated well! A real pity - we normally support local businesses and give great reviews for our visits but will give this one a miss in future. Such a shame

Went for a selection of hot and cold meze and all was great. Place smells amazing as the smells from the grill waft down the restaurant. Will be going back for more of a meat orientated meal as everything from the grill looked amazing. The lemon and mint drink is lovely - try it :-)

The place is lovely and the food is delicious. Thank you to all the staff!

Excellent food and service with amazing staff

Excellent food and services, highly recommended

A wonderful Damascene restaurant in every sense of the word! The food is very delicious and the taste really reminds you of the atmosphere of the Levant. The service is excellent and the place is clean and tidy. I advise everyone to visit it, and it deserves every star without exaggeration. I will definitely go back to him again

It was an excellent experience I tried their chicken shawarma 9-10 And meat kebab 9-10 Hummus 10-10 Lens soup is served as a treat and it tastes delicious Thank you to the restaurant owner for the warm welcome

Everything is perfect, food is very delicious, if you want to try Arabic and Syrian food you should come here. Highly recommended

We were seated at the outside table as we had our dog with us. We were give light weight but warming and soft blankets to keep us cozy, and they were wrapped over us by staff. The service and walking through of the menu was fantastic and welcoming. The staff were friendly and kind. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and authentic. The food was exceptional! Every dish and drink 11/10. We were met with a beautiful blend of spices from the complimentary Lentil soup. We shared a Sujuk starter and again the mix of spices and the garlic sauce was just phenomenal. We both went for the Chicken Shawarma which was again beautifully flavoured and the chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked, the bread wrapping was crisp and flaky almost as if it were a pastry. We finished with a Kunafa and Baklava slice, accompanied with fresh mint tea which were delicious. Would highly recommend to all to try, and will definitely be a place to visit again when I venture down again from Shetland, definitely worth the travel. And added is a lovely photo of us taken by staff.

Best Syrian Cuisine I have tried in the UK! From the atmosphere, Decorations, and most importantly Food, grills are superb and salad varieties are something else. Staff are very friendly and welcoming! A must try in York hands down

The shawarma was amazing tasting like a real Syrian shawarma. Hope they keep up the good work😊

I've eaten several times at this restaurant, and thoroughly enjoyed the food. So it was a huge disappointment this time. The starters were terrific Hommous and Falafel. However my Chicken Schwarma was very dry, and the Lamb Kebabs were very poor. Rice in both dishes was luke warm. This restaurant lacks atmosphere, mid week lunch had none, but even on a mid week evening, it has none. The background music was more Richard Clayderman than exotic Syria. Too many good restaurants in York to return

In fact, I did not expect to find in York a restaurant with this level of delicious and delicious food. I advise anyone who visits the city of York to visit it. He will not regret it, but will repeat his visit. A thousand thanks to those who supervise and ensure the high quality in it 🌷🌷🌷

We visited at lunchtime. Really enjoyed our meal. Excellent food & friendly service. I would definitely recommend Damastique!

Such a lovely little restaurant tucked away down goodramgate. The service it great very friendly staff. The food was top notch we had the cold mezze plater to start and the hummus was so nice. We then had a salmon grill for main and a lamb and chicken grill with rice and bread. The meats cooked to perfection and the bread was delicious all washed down with mint tea 👌🏽

The food here is absolutely delicious! If you're looking for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, this is the place to be. The chicken shawarma is a must-try—be sure to ask for the garlic cream for an extra burst of flavor. The falafel is equally amazing! We were warmly welcomed with a complimentary pot of tea, adding to the cozy and inviting atmosphere. The hospitality truly reflects the best of Syrian friendliness. As a Syrian reviewer, I can confidently say—the shawarma is approved!

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic, would highly recommend

I was visiting my family, and we went to York. The smell caught our attention, and we looked inside, where we were welcomed by a friendly man who turned out to be the owner. He was very kind and helpful, informing us about how long the food would take and ensuring that everything was fresh and up to the best standards. We had shawarma and falafel, and both were absolutely delicious! They even gave us tea on the house. We will definitely come here again and highly recommend everyone to try it!

I absolutely loved the place and the service was fantastic, but the food was truly exceptional. It was authentic Syrian cuisine, and the shawarma and falafel were absolutely amazing. I’m definitely going to make this my go-to Syrian restaurant in York.❤️

Absolutely delicious food, fabulous service and beautiful surroundings - so impressed with this place! Had a cold mezze platter for a starter and salmon from the grill for main. The starter was so tasty and flavoursome, the bread was lovely and fresh and we also got some complementary soup which was a lovely touch. Overall a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back!

Delicious food, sweet staff and really cosy all around!

Wonderful food (I definitely recommend the falafel!) and a great atmosphere, will definitely come back next time we're in York!

Good quality portion of food, excellent customer services and warm greetings and hospitality. Must try the lamb chops, top quality 👌🏾

Damastique is Very nice place specifically for families we came from Manchester and Huddersfield to visit York and we found this place, the staff is very friendly and cooperative, I recommend this restaurant for people.

I loved this place. I felt calm and the food was cooked amazing. The staff was really professional and very helpful. I would recommend this amazing place.

Great lunch in the heart of the city. Never had Syrian food but will definitely come back again.

Top service, top food, quality stuff.

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and genuine owner who is a Syrian through and through. What’s to miss?

Amazing food and service , it's like eating in the middle east right in the middle of York !!

Delicious food fantastic service . Will definitely be returning very soon

Stunning venue with exceptional food and service. We were looking at the menu outside wjen the owner came out and recommended certain dishes so we took a chance and are very glad we did. We left with a doggy bag of our leftovers and will certainly be back.

Lovely place for Mother's Day lunch - food is so good

Great experience at Damastique with some great recommendations on food from the staff. Our dining experience was excellent with family and I will be returning again with friends in the near future

Amazing food, lovely staff, very welcoming. Definitely coming back

The cold mezze platter is delicious! The best muhammara. Friendly staff and good environment.

Lovely food and friendly staff, beautiful place, had a lovely afternoon with my family

Great food and brilliant service all around. Stumbled upon this restaurant during the day and decided to visit for dinner. Highly recommend

The food was good — we started with the Halloumi and Musakaa, followed by the Signature Duo for mains. However, considering the price, I felt the main course was a bit overpriced where the meat was in abundance but the sides were lacking. What really let the experience down was the service. We arrived early (around 5:00 PM) on a Tuesday for my partner's birthday, expecting it to be quiet. Despite there being only four tables occupied when we arrived, we were not greeted or shown to a table. There was also no designated waiting area. After seating ourselves, the staff were attentive with menus and a jug of water. However, it took a while for them to return to place our order, and the drinks took almost as long as the food to arrive. The slow service wasn’t the only issue. I understand this restaurant is relatively new to York, and it showed in the staff’s experience. The music was constantly cutting in and out during our time there, and at one point, a female waiter loudly complained about not being able to play English music. Overall, while the food was enjoyable, the service left much to be desired. The lack of proper greeting, slow service, and disorganised atmosphere detracted from what could have been a pleasant dining experience.

Outstanding service and even better food. Couldn’t have asked for more.

We had a Groupon voucher as a gift. There was some confusion over the expiry date . They produced a different date to the voucher. They then stated they were a different company. They contested numerous points we put forward including good will. The answer was a resounding no. We left extremely disappointed and upset. Both parties were polite but there was absolutely no compromise.

An impeccable experience! Excellent service and food. Really impressed with every detail. Highly recommended! 🔝

I personally own a restaurant, but I tried this food. It was truly wonderful and delicious food. The manager is a wonderful and friendly man, and the service is wonderful.

We ordered the majestic duo (for 2 people). While the lamb chops, lamb skewer and chicken fillets were good, the taouk (which means chicken - not sure why it’s called that and not just chicken) skewer was tasteless despite being grilled, and the lamb kebabs tasted very cheap and unpleasant. The meal is served with one bowl of rice, 2 small pieces of naan and some wafer thin bread under the meat. We are two women with average/small appetites and we finished it quite easily. Would not be enough for bigger eaters or would need to be bulked out with starters/sides. Definitely overpriced at £42. The owner seemed slightly put out that we were paying by card erm hi welcome to 2025? The free lentil soup was a nice touch and one good thing is that they don’t add service charge to the bill.

I’ve loved this restaurant for a while. I’ve ordered Deliveroo/pick up at least 7 times in the last year, I took my colleagues for a work dinner, and introduced three different friends to it. I grew up eating Syrian food and love it. I love their mocktails and grills - just delicious! So it pains me to write this review to express that I feel let down and somewhat exploited. The first time I went in person my colleagues and I were pressured by staff to order a lot more food than we needed. The second time, we were only offered the regular menu despite the lunch menu AND the further discounted restaurant week menu being available at that time - we had to ask for the lunch menu but they never brought up the extended Restaurant week menu available for the same price. The third time I went, I was refused the Iftar set menu (advertised on their Instagram) for dinner for not observing Ramadan. I find it confusing that the restaurant hides ongoing offers from in person costumers instead of wanting to save the customer money and give them a positive experience. I also find it questionable to put up an offer on instagram without any additional “terms and conditions” and then reject the use of the offer based on protected characteristics of the costumer. I really wish this restaurant well, I love that it has become an independent York business after disenfranchising from Bab Tooma, but hidden and exclusionary offers and financial exploitation of costumers are not ethical or sustainable ways to run a business. If you can’t afford to run an offer, you can limit the validity of the offer using a terms of the offer disclaimer or simply stop running the offer. With the restaurant’s success at heart, I really really hope this changes!!

I am a Syrian resident in the UK and would say, this is by far the best Syrian food I’ve had since long time. Really amazed by how authentic and original this place is! The shawarma is amazing, muhammara is the best ever😍 kabab was juicy and not overly seasoned. Got a free soup. Would definitely come again!!

Mandi lamb leg was delicious. Good food, great service. Overall greatly enjoyed. Would recommend.

Very tasty food. Some of the best falafel we've ever had! Definitely check it out

The food is delicious, the atmosphere pleasantly buzzing, and overall it’s lovely. I went with friends and our only small issue was the man in charge was quite pushy about what he thought we should order. Stand firm!

Food was amazing and very large portions at a really great price. Very nice atmosphere in the restaurant as well.

Fantastic flavoursome food. Service could be improved Worth a visit

Amazing food and excellent recommendations by the manager. Thank you!

Really great service and good we had a great time. One of the best nights out in York and we live here.

Had such an amazing meal at Damastique tonight! Hands down some of the best food I’ve had in York. It was my first time trying authentic Syrian food, and wow—it was incredible! Every dish was so full of flavour, and you can just tell how much care goes into it. The place itself is absolutely spotless and decorated so nicely, but what really makes it special is the staff. Honestly, some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met—so welcoming and lovely. Can’t wait to go back!

Food was AMAZING. I had the vegan Karen Yarak and would absolutely recommend. I would also recommend the lemon and mint drink:) Osama was absolutely lovely and so were our other servers!!

Such an amazing place. The best Syrian food I have ever eaten, will definitely be returning. I am vegetarian and was so impressed by all of their veggie options. I had the hummus to start, and Halloumi special for mains, it was amazing. Thank you so much!!

Definitely worth checking out. The chicken thighs are amazing!

Food is bang on, complimentary soup is a nice touch. Divine meat quality, would go again!

Great food Great hosts Fantastic meat a must visit for anybody in York

A really excellent meal. The hummus.mus in particular was excellent, as good as any I have had anywhere ( even Dubai where it's always great !!) Portions are large, so go hungry. Staff are friendly and helpful. It's BYO so pop into Tesco a couple of doors down if you want a drink. Thoroughly recommend

The manager went from friendly to disappointed and no longer interested when we did not pick things he had suggested. The waiters were polite and the ambience felt authentic. However the chicken shawarma was disappointing- edible but dry and bland. We were hoping for a better experience of Syrian food.

We visited DAMASTIQUE yesterday for dinner and we weren’t disappointed. The food was delicious, mixed grill was perfectly grilled and the shawarma was amazing. Servers were polite and attending when needed. Highly recommended and will visit again.

The food was amazing. I felt like I was in Syria that's how authentic the food is ❤️. The atmosphere is so calm and nice, The service was quick and I didn't wait for long, The food was amazing I ordered lamb and it's was so soft and it wasn't chewy at all. This restaurant is amazing and is 100% my favourite place to go.

It's great to visit Damastiqe restaurant. We enjoyed the roast lamp, the grill, The Mediterranean food is and the amazing Oriental atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Food was amazing one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in the uk 100% recommend

The food was so nice at this place. Really enjoyed our stay and will be definitely coming back!

We had a lovely evening as a family. The food and the hospitality were great!

A very wonderful Arabic restaurant

This place is a hidden gem. Beautiful food with great service from Osama. The owner Qusay is personally on hand to ensure the experience is perfect. True quality food. Highly recommended.

My partner and I had lunch here and we are so glad we picked this place out of all the options in York. The food is delicious, and I am still thinking about that lentil soup.

We came in as a couple and straight away the vibes of the place felt authentic. For those from the Mediterranean or middle east its unmistakably nostalgic to walk in. We were first given complimentary lentil soup, which I can only describe as liquid gold, and possibly the best tasting soup we had this year. We ordered a salad to start which was fattoush, I would not pass it up as it is full of flavour and unlike any other salad you've had elsewhere in Britain. I had the shawarma, it was traditional arabic style shawarma with garlic sauce and pickles, quite familiar if again you are used to eating shawarma in other middle eastern shawarma, do not mistake it for iranian, kurdish shawarma which is made completely differently. This is more like the levantine and arabian shawarmas. Karen yarek is what my partner had, again dont be afraid to try something new here, it was fantastic and full of flavour in every bite. The atmosphere inside was great with Fairuz playing in the background, seating and decor are all amazing. And it is no exaggeration to say that overhearing other tables commenting how they could eat the food here every day. Thank you to the staff for their hospitality. Sahtein

Amazing food, amazing staff. Absolutely the best place to eat in York. Halal also 😄