Best Shawarma in London 2026

At Lebanese Taverna, our shawarma is prepared the traditional way. We stack thin layers of seasoned lamb or marinated chicken onto a vertical spit, slow-roasting it for hours until the outer layers are perfectly caramelised and the meat inside stays impossibly tender.

Each portion is carved to order and served on a warm platter with vermicelli rice, fresh salad, pickles and our signature garlic toum — or wrapped in soft Lebanese flatbread for the perfect on-the-go meal.

Our Lamb Shawarma (£17.45) uses prime cuts of lamb marinated in a blend of seven spices, while the Chicken Shawarma (£16.45) features breast meat marinated in lemon, garlic and sumac. Both are cooked slowly until they achieve that irresistible charred exterior and juicy centre.

Real shawarma is an art form. The meat is stacked in layers on a vertical spit, alternating lean cuts with thin layers of fat to keep everything moist during the long, slow roast. The outer layer caramelises beautifully, developing those crispy edges that shawarma lovers crave.

We serve our shawarma with toum — a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce made from just garlic, oil, lemon and salt, whipped into a fluffy white emulsion. It's intensely garlicky, creamy and absolutely addictive. We also offer tahini, chilli sauce and our house pickles.

Pair your shawarma with a Fattoush Salad (£8.95) for crunch, or start with our mezza selection for a full Lebanese feast.