Chose this place because of the high rating and menu options shown in the pics. I really don't understand why it's rated so highly. They basically only have pizza and wraps (no menu like the one in the pic) I was expecting a hole in the wall with yummy food. It was indeed a hole in the wall, but the food thoroughly disappointing. I ordered the kofta kebab wrap and hummus wrap both with no tomatoes. One came with tomatoes. Though the wrap was 10" x 3" the kofta hiding inside it was about 7"x1"-the veggie to meat ratio was ridiculous. I guess that's what makes it a small? I did enjoy the sauce-creamy with a little spice. My friend did make the point of why she thought it was highly rated. Nearby a university, open late, cheap, and quick...even considering all of that it's still a no for me. read more

This place is so gooood! I came here during one of my re-explore Edinburgh days, where I walk around this fine city until I get hungry and then go on the hunt for a favorite food. So the craving at the time was schwarma, and Palmyra had some pretty decent reviews. So off I moseyed in the hopes of getting a delicious meal. Not even 12pm yet, I was the only customer in the shop, nabbing a window seat so I could people watch during my lunch. My server was so friendly and the service overall was great. I ordered a chicken schwarma with chips. I was kind of hoping for traditional Turkish bread, but my meal came on the thinner pita-style bread that didn't exactly hit the spot, but was delicious all the same. The schwarma was large for £5.50 and my fries could have easily served two, the serving was massive. Also served with garlic sauce and a sweet type of chilli sauce. Overall a flavourful and filling meal that I would certainly have again. For about £8 this meal could have served two and easily satisfied two grumbling bellies. read more

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I confess I've only ever been in here for a take-away hummus falafel, which is one of my staples when I'm working in this part of town; but they do make a great falafel wrap with a large one costing a mere £4.50 that will keep you going all evening. They also do the usual mix of kebabs, burgers, pizza etc. and you can even sit in if you're so inclined, although the Formica décor is not the most attractive. The service is always friendly and efficient, and I'd definitely class Palmyra as serving the best falafel wrap in this area. read more

Any student in Edinburgh will tell you that Palmyra is an institution in its own right, and they're not wrong. With two branches near the university and surrounding bars/pubs, this is THE place to go when your late-night munchies kick in. Whatever you're in the mood for, Palmyra have something to satisfy your junk food needs, whether it be a full-blown kebab, a pizza, the walking home staplefood of cheesy chips, or my personal favourite the humus and falafel wrap. If your heels are hurting your feet, they have plenty of tables to sit at while you munch your way through your food, and the staff are always on hand with jokes and general banter. Or if you're keen to get home, they're more than happy to wrap everything up for you to take away. In fact, my only criticism of Palmyra would be the opening hours. Only open until 2am, it does pose the dilemma of leaving a club early but getting food, or staying out later and going home hungry. However, the fact that it opens at 10am every day means they're always there to sort out your morning-after-the-night-before junk food craving the next day. (Also at 6 Clerk Street, EH8 9HX) read more

Palmyra - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Staff did not wash hands between making food and handling currency. I observed this for my meal and at least 4 others. I am fairly certain that this is both nasty and a health code violation in all countries that have health codes. read more

It's quite simply a waste to stumble into Palmyra ripped out your tits at 2 in the morning. Food this good should be feasted upon stone cold sober, otherwise you won't appreciate it properly. Lebanese cuisine might not be too well known, and there's no point in denying that it's incredibly similar to Turkish kebab house fayre, but in the case of Palmyra, it's approximately 100 times better. I got a mixed kebab, plated up so I could make my own mini kebabs with the flatbreads and yoghurt sauce supplied, and can't describe it any other way than mouth-watering. The chicken had a wonderful barbeque flavour, the donner was wafer thin and not greasy at all, the service was quick and friendly, and overall it was just a perfect experience in pretty much every way. As good a kebb as I've eaten anywhere, and right in the middle of a little hub of middle-eastern cuisine round Nicholson Square, Palmyra is unmissable. read more

I love Palmyra, I really don't know what I would do without them on Friday and Saturday nights. As soon as I walk in, they automatically know what I'm after- a 9 inch margherita. The pizza always tastes great and does, I have no doubts, wonders in ensuring the inevitable hangover the next morning is not too brutal. The staff are fantastic and are always up for a laugh and a chat. The place is a student hot spot as it is on the walk home from most of the clubs in Edinburgh to Pollock Halls, but even if it is not on the route home I will make a detour to make sure it is. During the day, they serve the food on plates, rather than the cardboard boxes they use at night and the pizzas also come with a chilli sauce and garlic sauce. They also sell a range of other food including falafels, kebabs and wraps. read more

In my days of frequent Saturday night clubbing, to leave the club early was not uncommon. Not because I'd had enough. Not because I wasn't enjoying my night. Not because I'd passed out in a toilet cubicle (happened once....once!). No, the reason was simple: Palmyra closed at 3:00. If takeaways were a race, then Palmyra would be their king! Two words, one reason: Mixed Schwarma Take kebab meat, take chicken, take salad, take chilli sauce and chilli flakes, take yogurt, take a wrap and seal it up on all sides, toasted on the grill, take... okay, starting to sound like Renton now. Gonna stop... you get the drift. For that perfect 3am kebab fix, there are no competitors, absolutely nothing that immitates the amazing density, the mix of flavours, the balanced heat, the calorific glory that the Mixed Schwarma brings to the table. I defy anyone to find a better kebab in the entirety of Edinburgh. Since my late night clubbing days are few and far between these days, if I can find an excuse to be in that neck of the woods, I'll go, and lunch will be... you guessed it! Pretty sure they do other stuff to..... read more

Doesn't look very special from the outside. Doesn't look very special from the inside. However, they have the *best* chicken kebabs I've ever had the delight to enjoy, anywhere. Plus the service is tip-top fast and there's usually a free table if you want to sit in. Authentic quality food from the Middle East. read more

Cheap and cheerful, Palmyra is the place to stop for a quick bite to eat between work and friends, fringe shows or the cinema. The service is super speedy and friendly, with a varied menu with plenty of middle eastern dishes on offer. I ordered a large humus and falafel wrap for £4.50. When it arrived it was massive and I had to attack it with a fork and knife, so big was the challenge. The feed was finished with a slice of baklava and a fresh peppermint tea. All for comfortably less than a tenner. read more

Palmyra is really good, offers excellent value, and provides dishes that are high on flavour. I opted to visit "the morning after" rather than "the night before" as a pre-emptive strike, but whatever time you're there, you won't fail to be impressed by their tasty Mediterranean dishes. Overall, we said: "I was really pleased with Palmyra. Their simple approach to flavour-packed dishes, served in generously sized portions, was exactly what I was needing, this slightly hungover lunchtime. They have ample space for people who want to sit in, but I imagine they do a good amount of their business as takeout. Whatever the case, it's very much worth a visit, next time you're in the vicinity." read more

Palmyra has quickly become the pit stop half way through our retreat from a night out back home. In this role, it is verging on being the highlight of the night, it's that good. The doner kebab is amazing. The meat isn't greasy and surprisingly flavourful. Presented in a wrap rather then with a pitta bread, it removes any of the usual mess associated with a kebab and offers much more taste. The fallafels are delicious here too. I don't know what's in that pink sauce they add, but it's the perfect accompaniment, uniting the salad and fallafel into a glorious package. The prices are very good. A small fallafel comes in at around the £3 with a 10% student discount available on top of that. The service is very quick, except for the pizzas which take their time but I guess that's just a sign that they are being freshly made. The staff are friendly and there's plenty seating available. For some quick, very tasty Mediterranean food, you will struggle very much to find better. read more

The food was good and I got what I paid for, but it wasn't anything I couldn't find at a similar restaurant back home and I found it a little annoying that the main pizza that they had looked different in real life than what was on the picture. It still tasted good and the guy did warn me that it would look different, but still. Overall not a bad choice if you want a break from fish & chips and don't feel like paying an arm and a leg, but don't expect to take any foodie pics worthy of an Instagram post. read more

Best and affordable Lebanese cuisine in the area of Newington. I personally love their chicken wraps and their Babaganoush wraps. The wraps come in two sizes but medium will satisfy your appetite plenty. Even though it's open till late, it's not your average chipie- considering they don't even do chips or deep-fry anything! The fact that my Lebanese friends actually come to this place themselves show that the food is close to the original.Don't get startled by the chattiness of the guys who work there, they like teasing at times. There is also a student discount of 10% and free delivery to your door! read more

I really have to agree here with the other reviewers. I normally wouldn't like this sort of place but somehow Palmyra manages to offer decent kebabs and wraps which are for once not greasy, salty fast food crap! Palmyra stays open late and caters for those trailing or wailing back after pubs and clubs close. However this place is probably best early evening when its not quite so busy or full of drunks but still has some atmosphere. Sit in or take away, Palmyra will put you right. My personal favourite here is the fallafel wrap. Even the small size is pretty filling for me (and that's saying something). It's fantastic value for money! And the staff are really nice too. Some quirky regular clientele also make this place surprisingly atmospheric. read more

This place has been a saviour on many a night out as well as on a quick library lunch break. They have a great variety of middle eastern food and serve an excellent pizza if you dont want to break from the norm. It should be remembered that they dont serve chips which has disappointed a lot of people on various occassions. This down side is more than made up for by the fantastic kebabs they serve. Say kebabs and an image of greasy grey meat pops into your head, here that image is dispelled. The chicken, falafel or lamb options are all delicious and freshs erved with a variety of sauces nd salad. If you'd rather not eat on the go there are a few tables inside and they have a great waitress service. The sit in menu has more options including a delicious mezze platter and lamb koftas. If you have any room once your done I highly recommend the baklava, sweet, sticky and delicious just how it should be. The atmosphere in here is always welcoming. Its one of the few places I would be happy to sit and eat alone. The chefs are chatty and the waitresses friendly. read more

Best kebab place ever! The portion is pretty big, even in the small size. They also give 10% student discount. Definitely will come back for its kebab and shawarma! read more

Palmyra is a great place for a late night feast - whether you are returning from a night club with a few bevvies in you or from a massive study session the library and just need to get some for of comfort food - there is always something for you to enjoy. The food is great, and there are always massive portions (try the Shawarma kebab in naan rool, yum!) with the staff being some of the friendliest and funniest I know in any late night place in Edinburgh. If you decide to stay in the restaurant and chat with them, there are plenty of tables to sit and enjoy your food. read more

Palmyra - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I have taken many, many late night ventures to Palmyra over the last two years and it's been a life saver every time for providing decent hot food at post-club prices. They offer a student discount of 10% on everything on the menu and do a special offer of only £3 for a nine inch margherita pizza. The guys who own it are Syrian and are genuine and welcoming whilst providing good service to match. They're kebabs are excellent and the menu has a wide range of chicken, donner and lamb, each with its own combination of salad and sauce. I once had a falafel in here and, although drunk at the time, I swore it was one of the tastiest things I had ever eaten. The decor inside is nice and it feels a lot more civilised around lunch time with knives and forks, waiter service and a calm, relaxed atmosphere. They have two branches on Nicholson Street and both of which do an excellent trade throughout the day due to the speed of service, the quality of the food and the general comfort of the place. Whether you're looking for a cheap, quick and tasty place for lunch/dinner or a good munch after a night out, Palmyra is the place to go. read more

Palmyra - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Palmyra is probably the brest Kebab place in Edinburgh for the value. Open late (until about 2), it has been staple for many drunken Edinbuggers on their way back from a night out. The kebabs are great, I want to say with good quality ingredients, but to be honest I doubt any kebab has good quality ingredients. They are really tasty though, especially the chicken shawerma. The kebabs do come with everything (sauce and salad) so if you don't want anything in particular make sure you let them know otherwise you'll end up with the Full Monty. The prices are good too, on average about £3.50 for a small and a fiver for a large. They do a 10% student discount, which is obviously in use on a Saturday night, when the queue is out the door with students coming back from Potterrow. The staff are really friendly too, and more than once my friends has got a smile discount for chatting to them. The only downside is that it shuts before the clubs kick out, but that is is the Edinburgh council's stupid laws, not Palmyra's fault read more

A favourite for drunk students at the end of the night (early morning), but I would encourage anyone to please try it out in the light of day! Palmyra is about a minute's walk from my office in Nicolson Square, and fuelled many a dissertation-writing-session. Although there aren't too many seats inside, if you've got the time, sit down and enjoy your meal there - table service included. Although their wraps and pizzas are no doubt tasty on the way home after seven pints, if you go in during the day the food is legitimately better. In the day they take their time to construct the best wrap possible, and make sure it's fully heated through. No cold falafel here. That being said, I can only assume that the entire menu is good, as I always order the same thing: falafel wrap, no tomatoes. (A friendly shot of abuse from the staff every time I pronounce tomatoes Canadian-style....'What's a to-may-to? We don't have those things here') Bonus: student discount! read more

This is the best place to grab some food at 3am! The food is delicious (although more limited than some other establishments). The kebabs are to die for and the pizzas are brilliant, you can have what you want and the prices are great for the city centre. The best thing about this place though is the staff, they are friendly and funny and sometimes somehow remember people that have only been in once or twice! This isnt a place for the sophisticated, its a pizza shop after all! The perfect end to a mad night, make sure that at least one you wake up with their pizza sauce down your front on a Sunday morning! read more

Tourist to Edinburgh but saw the good reviews and decided to give it a go. The good: seriously large portions, hummus falafel wrap, chicken kabob wrap. I was not impressed with the chicken schwarma wrap though. Quality of the chicken wasn't great and flavoring didn't have the depth of great take aways I've been to in the States. So, good value for money but I'll probably try a different place if I go for middle eastern again in Edinburgh. read more

The best kebab in Edinburgh - bar none. Palmyra is fantastic for kebab, I have not tasted a better one in Edinburgh. It is the only kebab I have found that comes in a wrap (makes a big difference! You can actually eat it!) The staff are extremely welcoming and very entertaining. They're always up for a chat when you're waiting around for food. Despite the plain decor, it is the only kebab shop I'd go to for an evening meal and not just a late night post-drinking fill up. They also have a very generous student discount. But even without that, the prices are excellent. Highly recommend. read more

On my very first night in Edinburgh, a friend dragged me here for dinner. What a welcome it was! What better way to greet a college student than to show her where to get some freakin' awesome food, for dirt cheap?!? I know they offer pizza and other typical take-away fare, but I can't get past the falafel wraps-- Service is also friendly and flirty and the place is never, never empty. Go there. Do it. You will --and you'll return. read more

I LOVE Palmyra. This is absolutely the best pizza in the town centre. I particularly recommend their Falafel wraps; or better yet, the falafel wrap with Houmous. Probably my favourite food. Ever. read more

Unquestionably among the higher echelons of post-night out dining in the Southside. I was intorduced to the chicken shawerma wrap by the pedi-cab riders of Edinburgh, and often take the slight de-tour down Nicholson St to pick one up on the way home from town. The seating area is limited, but the wrap was surely designed to be eaten on the go. And for those heading back towards Pollock Halls from Potterow, the student discount is a major bonus. Warning though: with your head buried in the wrap, you need to watch those stairs on the way out... read more

Had shawarma and baklava. Both fantastic and very reasonable pricing. The baklava, for example, is only 70p each. The staff were polite and attentive, but never overbearing. Perhaps the seating is a little on the hard side, but I can't mark down for that really. read more

Whilst trying to make local friends in Edinburgh a friend connected me with their boyfriend and, for a true culturally immersive experience, we met up in a pub to watch the football. Fast forward a few drinks too many and we're walking out of the bar to a cash machine specifically so he can get a large falafel from Palmyra (he's vegan), stating he doesn't frequently eat out but this is worth it. Two days later I'm looking for a quick lunch and get a small doner kebab--best kebab I've ever had, I swear. It was more than enough to fill me for the whole afternoon. Might be hit or miss though, I later returned and got the small shish kebab...firstly it's a 15 minute wait (versus approximately 1-2 minutes for the doner kebab) and it was neither as tasty nor as filling (seemed smaller tbh?). I'd totally go back, but would stick to the doner. read more

Five years in Edinburgh and I had never been to Palmyra; last night this little void was filled. I came here with a friend at 10pm, frustratingly everything else in town seemed closed. I ordered a small falafel (£3.50) but got a 10% student discount upon showing my university card, making it a £3.15 falafel! The falafel looked as though it had not been previously frozen, the hummus was clearly homemade and the wraps were like the ones you get in Lebanon. The wrap was generously packed with salad, falafel and hummus and then toasted and conveniently wrapped in tin foil and a napkin. The lighting inside is a bit dreary, as one expects when it comes to kebab shops, so we took the wraps home. They were super tasty! Fresh, filling and tasty. I couldn't finish mine as it was so big! I will definitely be back when it need of something cheap, tasty and filling, though advise taking away! read more

Sorry but it's rubbish food for drunk people or young people who don't know what they are putting in their mouth. I ordered shawarma in wrap, the meat are cheap, hard , cold and dry. It's looks like they pre-cut it and left it out for long time. I lived in Middle East for a long while and the shawarma is soooo tasty. read more

Server was impolite and aloof. The food - chicken shawarma - was mediocre at best. The atmosphere was sub-par. Overall, we had no idea why this restaurant was recommended as one of the top casual restaurants in Edinburgh. read more

Coming to the rescue of horrible, greasy, and often rubbery kebabs is Palmyra. Complete with mouth watering food, student discount and chirpy staff Palmyra is simply an outstanding place to top off an evening on the booze or indeed if your just feeling peckish. Generous portion sizes and tasty sauces have always lead to me being a satisfied customer, even if I do wake up the next morning with rancid kebab breath I'll always come back for more. read more

Palmyra - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This kebab/pizza shop is a favourite of students, and is especially welcomed after a crazy night out! They've got two outlets on the same street which strangely changes names every couple of feet:- so that's one on Nicolson street, walk southwards a minute or two and you'll come to the other on Clerk street. The staff are really friendly and never seem to change so it's easy to become a regular here. I've even been lucky enough to hear the troubled life story of a Palestinian member of staff, even if hunger did affect my capacity for sympathy. I LOVE their falafels, although I may have to coax them into adding a little more from time to time. However, do be a little more adventurous than I've been and try something else; having been there several times, it's proving difficult to sway me to try another dish, as great as they may look! From donner kebabs to pizzas, my friends have had the works, and I've only got smiling faces to report.. as for me, I'm loyally sticking to my falafel wrap! read more

Palmyra - Fast Food Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

My review is based solely on their hummus and falafel wrap. It is my go to comfort food when I crave a bit of a treat for lunch. The wrap is very tasty and I would say I am guilty of going almost weekly to get one. At £3.50, it is a steal and the service is always fast and friendly. I get the small, which is enough for me, but the large is a good option to split with a friend. I've sat in once for lunch and you get a bit more as far as sauces to add, but it is definitely one of the best wraps you can get in Edinburgh. Beware it is cash only! read more

I must admit, I'm a fairly new convert to Palmyra, but seeing as a lot of my friends have been going on about it for years, and since I was in the area and hungry a week or two ago I thought it was worth a try. Now, I'm a carnivore through and through. I tend to feel that a meal isn't a meal unless it contains some sort of meat. But I was feeling adventurous that day, so I thought I'd try a small falafel and humous "sandwich", which is really a wrap. Oh my word, it was amazing. A veritable mixtape of textures and flavours with each bite, leading to me demolishing my lunch quicker than I thought possible. Having gone back for the chicken shawerma twice since (which may have become my new favourite meal), I've become a convert and may just have to go back again next week. And the week after. And maybe the one after that... read more

Ordered large margarita pizza. Pizza was delivered late unfortunately, a bad start. Also the pizza was not cooked right through! I was having to chew through uncooked soggy dough which was not pleasant ! The maranara sauce was poor and lacked flavour and the cheese was bizarre. Won't be buying a pizza from here again, however I am willing to try other items on their menu. read more

I'd been craving falafel for a while and was looking for a cheap fix and that's exactly what I got! Some solidly standard takeaway falafel. I was a bit confused because they didn't give me a student discount even when I mentioned it twice, but it was cheap enough that I didn't mind too much. That's still the only reason I didn't give this place 4 stars though. read more

tried the chicken shawarma! good portions and good prices! the shawerma tastes really good but it was warm when it got to my plate it should be hot ! like really hot! , other than that it's tasty read more

Yummy food at a decent price. Top that with an amazing student discount and you've got a great place to go for a student on a budget.