Shaam Nights in Cardiff

Rude waiters. They only accept cash (why?), and they have their own cash machine which charges £3.99 for with withdrawals. Extremely dodgy place.

Nice atmosphere, nice friendly staff and owner, good food and drinks, the coffee was absolutely sublime, one down, not sure if it's a regular thing, or it just happened to us, we had to wait almost 1 hr for the food to arrive, but everything else was perfect, will definitely go back...

Great restaurant with amazing decoration inside. We got the sharing platter for two which was excellent. People working there are really nice and friendly

Food was amazing. Reasonable in price but no alcohol

A wonderfully vibrant and ornately decorated Syrian restaurant with fantastic quality eastern cuisine. Every dish was delicious and staff excellent, great value too. Highly recommend.

Visited here last night for my birthday meal with my partner. It's not my first visit and it was as delicious as always and the staff are always friendly and attentive. We look forward to our next visit to Shaam Nights

great taste, great service. awesome delivery too.

The food and the service is excellent. Great quality products, decent prices. You won't be disappointed.

What a gorgeous experience. The food was amazing and the smoothies are so fresh and tasty. They are very hospitable and attentive, and it was so lovely to meet the owner, such a lovely guy! The interior is so beautiful and all the staff are very lovely. We will definitely be coming back soon! 😊

Always a great meal at shaam nights. Very polite staff and great food as always. Thank you all at shaam nights 👍

Lovely lunch dinning experience. Beautiful interior, music and food.

Food was so nice and portions were big. Staff are so friendly too. Lovely restaurant and can’t wait to go back.

The best food I've eaten in Cardiff since I loved here last may! Absolutely 10/10. Will be back Monday

I booked a table at Shaam Nights for my work colleagues to let them experience authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine. Both the service and food were impeccable. I ordered Mulukhiyah and it tasted exactly as in Lebanon! If you want to have fresh, vibrant and exquisite food I highly recommend Shaam Nights - you will not be disappointed!

Hands down one of the best places in City Road. Strongly recommended the Kabsa and the hummus is outstanding. Service is brilliant too. Can’t recommend enough.

Amazing place, food was delicious and well worth the price. Would come again!

Really nice food, friendly and prompt service, nothing was too much trouble. Softer lighting would’ve been nice but on the whole we really enjoyed our first visit and will be back.

Love this place - delicious food & drinks, ornate interior like palace … falafels are THE BEST!

Hi shaam nights sorry to post this but this is the truth I want to let you know as I have ordered one lamb biryani and one chiken biryani just a hour ago and received food which is really bad experience that for 30 pounds I got a chiken biryani with no chiken In it and also for lamb biryani got only 2 pieces of it which I don't why this happens when sending a food to customer as it's a expensive food every customer need to treated well even it's a delivery order as I have ordered food first time by seeing the reviews but I don't think this is a good choice thanks for the food which is expensive with worst experience and also got plain rice with no gravy and meat in it never ordering again.

The service was great and there is a very family friendly atmosphere.

Staff was friendly and food was delicious.

The food was absolutely delicious and the customer service was amazing as well.

Great food. Thoroughly recommend.

Highly recommend, meatballs are fantastic!

So loudly place not only this, when they bring the bill, they said only cash 😡

My first day at Cardiff I came across Shaam Nights and I’m glad I did. The front of house staff was a great Egyptian guy sadly forgot to ask his name. In terms of the food it was an absolute delight tasted exactly or dare to say better than back home 😋. I’ve got the Batata Harra (appetizer) which was the testiest for me along with Hummus and Chicken Kufta which was also light and delightful but will definitely get you full and happy.

Delicous love the shawarma meal.

Great food, beautiful interior. I recommend the halabi kebab and mosaka.

Unreal food, lovely service great atmosphere 10/10

Lovely restaurant with friendly staff and great food. Also big portions!

We had the shared meal mixed grill for 2 for £31. It comes with salad & rice (not chips, bread or chicken wings), & it was very nice indeed. The staff were very friendly and I would 100% recommend it to people. It was my second time there. The plates could have been heated up beforehand though but that's all.

Tuvimos una gran comida en Shaam Nights! La comida era súper fresca y llena de sabor, excelente ambiente y personal amable. ¡Sin duda volviendo! 🌟🌟

Very spacious and comfortable space, the hot soup is delicious, the barbecue lamb and chicken are very delicious, and the sesame cakes are also our favorite. A cup of Herb Tea is worth the extra time to savor.

delicious, frequency, pleasant staff

The food arrived all over the bag because it wasn’t closed properly. The chicken was very hard and the rest was missing flavour.

The charcoal-grilled kebabs were delicious and very well prepared. I liked the authentic Syrian cuisine in this restaurant along with excellent service.

Great food as always from Shaam Nights - we enjoyed the mixed mezze and the grill platter for 2. The falafel were particularly delicious this evening!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sham Nights, a charming Syrian restaurant that truly exceeded my expectations. My family and I visited the restaurant a week ago to celebrate our anniversary, and we were immediately impressed by the warm and welcoming ambiance. The interior design was beautiful, with cozy lighting and stylish decor that made for a very comfortable and inviting atmosphere. We didn't have to wait outside in the cold thanks to the thoughtful waiting area, which was a nice touch. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious. We started with a mixed mezze platter, which was full of flavorful and fresh items that perfectly set the tone for the rest of the meal. For the main course, we enjoyed a mixed platter with lamb chops, bulgur rice, and flavorful rice. Each dish was prepared to perfection, with tender lamb and beautifully spiced sides that complemented each other wonderfully. The bold yet balanced flavors truly showcased the restaurant's expertise in Syrian cuisine. The service was also excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and ensured that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. We had a fantastic time with our family, and it made our anniversary celebration all the more memorable. Sham Nights truly offers a great combination of great food, a lovely ambiance, and impeccable service. As a Syrian restaurant, it brings the authentic flavors of Syria to the table, and we will definitely be returning soon!

This is hands down the best food I've ever had in Cardiff! The waiter Omar was great, offered brilliant food suggestions for dinner. The Kabsa, the Batta Harra, Falafel and grilled dishes were all 10/10. If you don't come here for dinner or lunch, I don't know what you're doing.

Absolutely stellar food from the head chef and the most caring attentive service from our server Umar. If you're looking for the best Syrian food in the south west stop you've found it truly authentic, tasty and bought back my memories of roaming the streets of Damascus. The falafel and homemade chili sauce is to die for and the cheer and merriment of the servers will make you feel as if you are dining in your own home. I look forward to my next visit to this establishment, to see Umar and all the folks at shaam nights and to eat some more delicious food. - Ahad from Bristol

Very tasty, friendly, interesting place. Loved it!

My first time trying Syrian food. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. The atmosphere was amazing. We got offered a lunch deal of £14 per person (with chicken but you can upgrade it to lamb for £3 extra) with a starter, main and drink. We got fatoush, lamb Mlokhya, and Kubba Labaniya. It was amazing, tasted so delicious. I had a bit of cold so it helped me feel better with my sore throat even! The service person was so nice, I spilled some food on the table, he gracefully came and cleaned it up for me. We got offered free tea on the house at the end of our meal! Which was a nice surprise. Overall everything was a 10/10. I don’t live in Cardiff but if I did, I would visit frequently:)

Everything was amazing!! Food, service, hospitality! Will come again!!!

Nice place, delicious food and good service

Very pricy find was good though

Amazing a must visit when in Cardiff

Delicious food and friendly personal

Very fresh, nice food in generous portions. Nice staff and atmosphere

Amazing service. Generous portions. Great service. Fresh ingredients. This restaurant truly has it all and it surely the best of the best. Anyone travelling to Cardiff MUST visit.

Comida increíble, personal increíble, ambiente increíble! Me encantó vendrá en cada oportunidad que pueda! la comida era auténtica y original, así como las bebidas con muchas opciones. lo recomendaría a cualquiera!

The best Syrien food I’ve ever eaten it’s full of taste and you can taste the fresh ingredients.The smoothies itself are the most tropical drinks ever.The staff are helpful und the kindest I’ve ever met.The prices are great and the bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve ever seen in a restaurant.Definitely worth it and the best restaurant I’ve been to in this year

Fantastic food, lovely environment and very attentive staff. 1st time in Cardiff, heard lots about Shaam Nights and they didn't disappoint. 5 Stars

amazing food, amazing staff, amazing atmosphere ! loved it will come at every chance i get

Amazing atmosphere, owner was friendly and food was really nice. Overall the experience was welcoming and warm. I would recommend to visit.

Ambiente increíble, el propietario era amable y la comida era muy agradable. En general, la experiencia fue acogedora y cálida. Yo recomendaría visitar.

We ordered the lamb meatballs as a starter, then the special lamb kabsah and jawaneh (chicken wings with rice) which was all quite tasty. Food arrived warm, however it was not heated thoroughly enough as it went cold very quickly. The restaurant being very cold did not help the situation either. The katayef dessert also lacked flavour/syrup. We ordered the shaam special mocktail smoothie which was delicious, we even ordered a second one to-go. Their baby high chairs were very very grimey and dirty. We bring our own antibacterial wipes wherever we go, however we felt that even after wiping them down, their high chairs were beyond help and we had to use the pushchair. If management read this, please mend your high chairs and ensure that they are safe to use. Also please clean them once a week as it is clear that they have not been cleaned in a very long time. The reason we would not revisit your restaurant is based on the lack of care for highchair safety and cleanliness.

Absolutely incredible! The flavors are authentic, the dishes are beautifully presented, and the hospitality is unmatched. A true taste of Syria. Highly recommend!

Shaam Nights is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes you feel at home. The menu is packed with flavorful dishes that truly capture the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. The staff were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience. Whether you're dining in or taking away, Shaam Nights delivers excellence every time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic, delicious food. Five stars, hands down!

Best shawarma I ever tried and service is amazing, thank you

Food wasn’t worth the price, we actually went there because of the rating they have but the food wasn’t that good. Staff were really friendly and polite. They deserves a 5 star.

The restaurant is AMAZING the food is outstanding and the service is incredible, if you come from arab background you will tear up. I recommend highly

Good food and friendly staff. Surprised my mum with a birthday song and treat after finding out it was her birthday, excellent service!

Great food, mixed shish grill is delicious, portions are perfect, service was very quick and restaurant is decorated beautifully

Unreal food!!! Meat, bread, chips and rice all so fresh. Chilli sauce is 10000/10

Lovely authentic restaurant. Amazing food and the service is exceptional

Great place - good food and very welcoming!

Delicious authentic middle-eastern food 👌

Delicious food, came on time. I had the Lamb Urzy The pastry was soft and rice well cooked. The staff are friendly and atmosphere very pleasant

Fantastic service and lovely atmosphere! The food was delicious and the servers were so polite! Definitely coming back soon :)

Lovely food, amazing service and beautiful ambience. A must-visit.

Over an hour to wait for our food when it came it was stone cold, the chicken was very very hard. The garlic sauce was solid. It seems that the food had been waiting under a hot lamp to be collected and delivered. Terrible.

Delicious meal, freshly grilled meat, fresh salads, authentic atmosphere! Highly recommend!

Colleague and I are visiting Cardiff and were looking for some interesting vegetarian food. Found this place on tripadvisor. The place was pretty much empty, which is unsurprising on a monday night, but the food was really good. We were completely stuffed. Staff were attentive, friendly and polite and the decor is a maximalist wonder. If I ever get back to Cardiff, I'll definitely be back

Great food, great service, great decor! Would highly recommend.

Lovely food, nice restaurant, good service

Great food and super friendly. Will definitely recommend

First time at Shaam Nights and it did not disappoint. We had the tabbouleh and lamb meatballs to start. The meatballs in sauce were so tasty, the tabbouleh stacked with loads of fresh parsley. We opted for the platter for 2 as a main course with biryani. The plate was stacked with didn't varieties of chicken and lamb. Each was delicious, food was served hot and we didn't have to wait long. We couldn't finish the main course but the staff were happy to box it up for us. We weren't hurried along so stayed for a mint tea with mini pancake, fresh cream and pistachio and honey. Omg, so delicious!! We ate about 6:30pm and it wasn't busy but very telling that loads of takeaways were also flying out the door. The decor and atmosphere is v authentic and the staff were absolutely lovely. Will definitely return

A great Middle Eastern restaurant in Cardiff. Have been coming here for 7 years and never disappoints.

Fantastic meal had, service was excellent. Can’t wait to come back

Beautiful food, great service. The naan bread with hummus is a must. Lovely touch to add the mini dessert with the bill. Will be back!!

Gorgeous food, stunning setting, service was out of this world and price was very very reasonable. Highly recommend!

perecf, 100% recommend for a family night out to eat!

The hummous and naan bread alone is worth five stars

Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere and really friendly and welcoming staff. Thank you!

The restaurant is well decorated with nice wooden tables. The service was good. I ordered a chicken shawarma plate, and it did not seem fresh. If you are to go, remember it is a cash only restaurant.

Food is excellent with big portion. FYI cash only

Great service and interior. Exquisite food and portion sizes

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته ممكن وصفط الحلوت قبل أسبوعين ويوم ا اس فعلتي معزومه عندي وعايزه وصفه حلوه وشيك وتكون على قد الايد وسهله

Excellent food and very friendly staff. Shared a mixed grill platter and it was brilliant.

We come to this restaurant and the food was very poor, my friend did a review and the owner has given a reply with knowing that the order was given wrong and he said that mistakes happen and that we had finished the food from our plates, not only mistakes happen but the food was very very poor and made me sick, we didn’t say anything at the time as the hygiene were there and we didn’t want to make them a problem

Today I visited this place. The service was bad. I ordered Fattoush. They served me Tabbouleh. I ordered Biryani. They served me rice that looked like Maqluba rice. When I asked him, he told me that's how they make it, as if he was mocking me and as if I didn't know anything about food.

Ordered food for delivery, wrong food delivered. No idea what turned up, straight in the bin. Rang restaurant absolutely no interest and hung up the phone. Useless!

The best experience we had in Cardiff. Delicious cuisine. Hearty dishes. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you travel to the Middle East with decoration and smells that remind us of the Arabian Nights. I highly recommend

Sham nights is a very good place to eat :)) They gave us a mini dessert at the end and it tasted lovely ! Will come back !

Stunning food absolutely out of this world, this is a case of eat where the locals go. You won’t be disappointed

Great food, quick service and friendly staff. Would recommend Polo for a refreshing drink and the mix shish for a main - big portions, very filling! 10/10

Food is bangin and huge portions, everyone’s so lovely thank youuuu xx

My mother has travelled a lot and this food took her back to her 30s travelling. Wonderful food, wonderful staff

The decor in the restaurant is absolutely stunning! Very beautiful for a special evening! We ordered the chicken sharwarma and rice/salad dishes as well as a meatball soup with chips and naan on the side. I loved the meatball soup but was not too fussed with the sharwarma. The mango smoothie was very refreshing!

Spend very good time here and the price is good too!3 of us ordered 2 main and a salad on the side exactly right amount for girls. Staffs also very kind!