Damascus Middle Eastern Cuisine

Damascus Middle Eastern Cuisine

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Hours
Sun
9:30 - 23:00
Mon
11:00 - 22:45
Tue
11:00 - 22:45
Wed
11:00 - 22:45
Thu
11:00 - 23:00
Fri
13:30 - 23:00
Sat
9:30 - 23:00
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.5 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
R 151.00 – R 292.00
CUISINES
Grill, Middle Eastern, Soups, Arabic
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
meals, features
Menu

Breakfast
Available from 09H00 – 12H00
Shakshuka (V)
2 eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic that is both nourishing and filling. Served with Syrian flatbread.
R120
Middle Eastern Breakfast (V)
Falafel, hummus, mutabbal, kalamata olives, labneh and zataar. Served with Syrian flatbread and a mini salad.
R140
Omelette (V)
With sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, garlic and cheese with optional chili. Served with Syrian flatbread.
R95
Egg, Mushroom and Spinach
2 eggs, potato cubes, baby spinach, red pepper, red onion, garlic and feta cheese.
R125
Eggs & Sausage
2 eggs, beef sausage, baked beans, fried mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and chips. Served with Syrian flatbread.
R140
Jasmine Pancake (V)
Savoury pancake with spinach and spring onion. Scrambled eggs served with a rocket salad and topped with lime butter.
R95

Does this restaurant specialise in Halal food?
About
Middle Eastern Restaurant and Sheesha Lounge. Situated in Sea Point, Damascus is a fine dining restaurant for family and friends. Open seven days a week from morning to late night. The restaurant has a charming atmosphere with a relaxed Sheesha Lounge. The cuisine boasts mouth-watering and creative dishes, cooked to perfection by a passionate team for your culinary enjoyment and satisfaction. Each dish is prepared as an art piece, bursting flavor, spices, fresh ingredients and love.
PRICE RANGE
R 151.00 – R 292.00
CUISINES
Grill, Middle Eastern, Soups, Arabic
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Free off-street parking, Television, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles65 reviews
Excellent
58
Very good
3
Average
2
Poor
1
Terrible
1

Travel41631768867
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
I had the pleasure of dining at Damascus Restaurant, and it was truly an extraordinary experience! The food was hands down the best Syrian cuisine I’ve ever had – every dish was bursting with authentic flavors, perfectly cooked, and presented with care. From the rich, savory starters to the hearty mains, everything was simply exquisite. The service was equally impressive – warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The staff made me feel like a valued guest, going above and beyond to ensure my dining experience was perfect. Their knowledge of the menu and their passion for delivering exceptional service truly stood out. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy traditional Syrian food or a place to create wonderful memories with loved ones, Damascus Restaurant is the perfect choice. I can’t wait to visit again and explore more of their incredible menu. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Written 25 January 2025
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Charlotte R
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 couples
Stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner on a rainy afternoon and enjoyed our enormous meal. We had mixed platters served on fun little tabletop charcoal grills, along with mocktails (delicious!) and absurdly huge desserts (waffles with ice cream, etc.). Friendly staff with good pacing for the service. Highly recommended.
Written 28 July 2023
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal, from the mixed platters on the tabletop charcoal grills to the delicious mocktails and those indulgent desserts. It’s wonderful to know that our friendly staff and service pacing added to your experience as well. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more great meals—rain or shine!
Written 24 October 2024
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maqsmaqs
Cape Town Central194 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
We visited Damascus with family who were visiting from the UK. We tried to book a number of places but Damascus was the only place willing to be flexible in terms of time of booking. I mean shouldn't restaurants try to accommodate patrons as opposed to being extremely strict around time slots. Even though Damascus also had time slots they managed to fit us in , a group of 11 consisting of adults and children. We ordered a few starters to share, some platters and a number of other dishes. The food was actually not bad, the presentation was great, just maybe the portions were a little smaller than what we had at another restaurant recently. Other than that it was a lovely night out. The restaurant is on the small side compared to similar establishments, so can be extremely busy and noisy and with a new restaurant opening this month down the road it might become quieter when that has opened ( we ate at the Melrose Arch branch last year and the food and portion sizes were absolutely amazing) Overall it's worth trying for the food and atmosphere!!
Written 8 July 2023
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re delighted that you chose to bring your family to Damascus during their visit from the UK, and we’re glad we could accommodate your group despite the busy time slots. We always do our best to be flexible and fit in larger groups, so it’s wonderful to hear that this helped enhance your experience. We appreciate your positive remarks about the food and presentation, and we’ll certainly take your feedback about portion sizes into consideration. As a smaller, intimate restaurant, we can indeed get quite lively at times, and we understand how this can contribute to the atmosphere. Thank you for giving us a try, and we hope to welcome you and your family back soon for another enjoyable meal!
Written 24 October 2024
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shaun m
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 friends
This place is great for a chilled evening. The food is delicious, I enjoy kebabs, flatbread, and middle eastern food. It is a unique restaurant and a memorable experience that you won't find anywhere else in Cape Town. If you want to smoke Hubbly at a reasonable price with many flavour varieties this is the best place to visit. There are so many positives, I would highly recommend this place for a visit.
Written 2 July 2023
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything, and it means a lot to the whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!"
Written 25 October 2024
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amanda w
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
Visited Damascus tonight following a recommendation and so glad that we did! The staff were welcoming and helpful, our waiter took the time to help us with the menu (we haven’t experienced Syrian cuisine before) and several of them made a point of checking that we were enjoying our food and our evening. We felt that they were passionate about their food and their hospitality. Absolutely delicious food, a great atmosphere and clearly a very popular restaurant. We would definitely recommend it and will come again if we are back in Cape Town.
Written 11 February 2023
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Damascus Restaurant
Hi Amanda, On behalf us all of us at Damascus, I would like to thank you for sharing this great review about our store! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience. Looking forward for your next visit!!
Written 27 May 2023
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Sumaya K
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 none
Lunch, dinner or just desserts with hookah - doesn't matter what time of day you visit or for what purpose, the customer service is brilliant every time. Beautiful interior that transports you to the Middle East! Muhammad Modrek makes you feel right at home. Hands down, my fave restaurant in Cape Town!!
Written 22 November 2022
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Mohammad Modrek
What a wonderful review – thank you! It’s guests like you that make all the effort worthwhile. We’re so glad you loved your experience with us, and we’re already looking forward to seeing you again!"
Written 25 October 2024
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Hanifac8
Cape Town43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 family
Had a lovely lunch experience with the family - including infants, toddlers and teens. We were warmly welcomed and accomodated. The service was fantastic, the food delicious and authentic. An all round good experience! One thing that can be improved... No dinner reservations accepted, inconvenient when you don't have the patience to wait in long queues.
Written 10 July 2022
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Wanderer03953147817
Thanks so much for taking the time to review us and the fantastic rating😊
Written 5 October 2022
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Thomas Preinl
Wiesbaden156 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 family
We went here to have lunch and enjoyed the friendly service, the most delicious food - tabuleh, hummus. Big portions, decent prices, great food!! Our second visit was not so successful: Because of Ramadan, the cook did not show up as usual but delayed, so we missed another opportunity...
Written 12 October 2023
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and appreciated the true Arabic style of our cuisine. It’s wonderful to know that our service met your expectations and that you found our variety appealing. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious Arabic food soon!
Written 24 October 2024
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Susan B
293 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
Delicious food, perfect service, the food is also served in an elegant way. Very recommended man'oosh, bread baked with stuffings, the lamb is really tender. Excellent place for dinner
Written 23 February 2024
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and perfect service. It’s great to know that you appreciated the elegant presentation of our dishes. We’re particularly glad you loved the man'oosh and found the lamb tender—it’s definitely a favorite among our guests! Thank you for your high recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent dinner soon!
Written 24 October 2024
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Passport215087
Stockholm31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
Probably the best meze ever tried (by us). Fresh and well balanced dishes with eruptions of flavour. We took take away so we cannot comment much on the service but the place was bustling with mainly Middle Eastern people on a Friday night. Staff very accommodating and nice.
Written 1 January 2024
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our meze and found our dishes fresh and well-balanced with vibrant flavors. Although you took your food to go, we’re glad to know you noticed the lively atmosphere and that our staff were accommodating and nice. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon—whether for takeout or to enjoy the full dining experience!
Written 24 October 2024
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CeciliaVS
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 family
My second visit to Damascus was as delightful as the first a few months ago. We found the spot in Sea Point via Instagram and was very excited to try it out. The atmosphere is warm and you see so many families eating together. The service is outstanding and the staff friendly and attentive without being overbearing. My absolute favourite is the Mutabbal and would recommend the Cold Mezze platter (of which the Mutabbal is one). Tried the Fattoush (salad) tonight as well and what a surprise! As someone in love with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine and culture I would highly recommend a visit. And please have some Syrian Tea!
Written 5 January 2023
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Damascus
Thanks so much for your great review our team will be thrilled about it!!
Written 4 February 2023
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Nomad44429646755
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 couples
Absolutely blown away by the service and food. I grew up in the middle east and have eaten middle eastern food all over the world as well and the chicken shawarma was the best I have had. Apart from the service was excellent. The owner took time to come over and chat.
Written 26 August 2023
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you were blown away by both our service and food. It’s especially gratifying to know that our chicken shawarma is the best you’ve had, especially given your extensive experience with Middle Eastern cuisine. We’re also glad that our owner had the chance to connect with you—creating a welcoming atmosphere is very important to us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another exceptional dining experience!
Written 24 October 2024
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Rezo
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 none
Really enjoyed my experience here. Restaurant is stunning and well themed to match a "Damascus" design. Food was fresh, full of flavor and my chicken / lamb pieces were tender. I'm already looking forward to my next visit
Written 10 November 2022
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Damascus
Thanks for your great review!!
Written 4 December 2022
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Foodbuddy21
Cape Town Central1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 friends
Visited Damascus after reading really good things. What an experience from the warmth at the front door to the final finish of the Syrian tea! A Fillet Medallion accompanied with a rich creamy Basil pesto sauce and authentic Syrian dishes like the Aleppo kebab that just takes me to world of flavor! A must visit when your in Cape Town! .... And then there is Shisha
Written 29 September 2022
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Mohammad Modrek
Your kind words and 5-star rating mean the world to us! 😊 We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your visit, and we’re grateful to have had the opportunity to serve you. Thank you for making our day brighter, and we look forward to creating more great experiences together!
Written 25 October 2024
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Drew C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 solo
I had an awesome feed here—heaps of great Syrian food with big portions to match. The red pepper mezze, lamb & rice, and the Syrian tea were spot on. I had a great chat with Modrek, and he and his staff were all super friendly. Modrek made it a point to come around and check in on everyone personally, which was a very nice touch. Definitely worth a visit if you’re after good food and friendly vibes.
Written 21 January 2025
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Mohammad Modrek
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the red pepper Hummus mezze, lamb & rice, and the Syrian tea—they’re some of our favorites too! It was a pleasure having you dine with us, and I'm so glad you appreciated the personal touch. I always enjoy connecting with our guests and making sure everyone feels at home. Your kind words about our team and the atmosphere mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal and some more friendly vibes!
Written 25 January 2025
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