Excellent. One of the best shawermas in north america. Syrian here from Damascus and makes my own shawerma. This one competes Sandwich has pickles, toum, and pomegranate molasses! No added BS! Grilled kibbeh is legit kibbeh meshweah Fattoush is well done Tawook is good Berek is good Service is good and very nice people Ambience is good. It's a cozy place. read more

Seriously some of the best food I have ever had, such friendly employees, it really feels like you're welcomed there with open arms!

I was debating if I should eat on 17th ave or go somewhere else after picking up my items that I purchased from Lululemon. I ended up going on Yelp to look for a restaurant. I noticed the high star ratings of Damascus. I couldn't help it but to come here for dinner. The restaurant is super small. It is not fancy. There are 2 high-chair tables and 4 seats at the window. I decided to eat in, instead of bringing it back home. I got the chicken shawarma platter. It came with rice, salad and dipping for the pita bread. It was very tasty. I also tried the baklava. I really liked their baklava. It wasn't too sweet. Prices were not expensive here. This place is great. There are also free parking spots in front of the restaurant. It is located on a tiny strip mall just off of 17th ave. read more

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A little poem: Going downhill like a rolling stone, It used to be somewhere that I called my home, With quality dropping and prices going high, I must bid this old shawarma getup goodbye I'll always remember their tasty donair, A flavor that wafted right through the spring air, But good things must come to an end, I dare say, With a hefty parking ticket that will never get paid. read more

After biking around and grabbing ice cream, I was still famished. I did a quick search of places to eat and a place popped up called Damascus Fine Mediterranean Food. They're slightly hidden in a plaza that houses several different businesses. You can find them beside More Than Subs. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 2:00pm) for a late lunch. Most customers were grabbing takeout but we decided to stay and eat. They have a few seats by the window otherwise there's tables outside. The menu is up on the side wall; wraps, platters, poutine, salads, dips & appetizers and desserts. The two guys working the front were friendly and chill. There's also a TV inside (they had on junior hockey). - Falafel and rice ($11.00) - you get 5 falafels and all the platters come with salad, pita, garlic dip and assorted pickles. Falafels were cooked to order and came out hot. We actually got two extras as the worker came out and told us to take them. The whole platter was tasty except we found the iceberg lettuce to be of cheap quality. Give us tabbuleh or something more unique. - Ground beef meat pies ($4.50) - I love any meat pies so of course we got one to share. They came out folded into 6 pieces with a side of tahini sauce. Good but not the best I've had. - 2x Baklava - they also brought each of us a complimentary piece of finger roll baklava. Amazing! They were fresh and well balanced. Solid spot to grab a cheap Middle Eastern meal along 17th Avenue. 3.5 stars. read more

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Food is as good as ever. It's a great place to go late at night if you're looking for good service and good ambiance.

I love this place! I am from Georgia ( the state not the country), and this was my first time ever trying this place. I have to say it is worth it! I had the large beef donair ( I had feta cheese, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and garlic sauce on mine) and the 6 piece baklava. Every thing was so good! Even better is I ordered from DoorDash and everything arrived perfectly! nothing was soggy or messed up. I will be back for more I promise and I have put word out to my friends and family back in Georgia that if they are ever visiting up here to hit this place up! read more

Damascus was such a pleasant experience. The food was absolutely incredible - both the beef and the chicken were incredibly moist and full of flavour. Even the salad packed a punch. I am also pleased with their gluten free options! Their menu also advertised for vegan options, though we did not explore that in our visit. We spoke to the owner as he prepared our meal and he was so kind and obviously passionate about his business. He gave us samples of the chicken, beef, and pickled turnips as we inquired, and then threw in some free baklava (regularly $1 each). I would go back simply for the amazing customer service. I will definitely be returning to Damascus. Amazing! read more

Damascus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This place is always super busy! The chicken shawarma is to die for!! So flavourful. Very well marinated. They have a very interesting poutine. These boys do an awesome job! read more

Great food. The humus was excellent, taste and texture perfect. The falafel was very tasty but dry. Without the extra tahini sauce would've been inedible. The chicken schwarma again was very tasty but dry. It came with a white sour cream sauce that was a perfect additive to make it edible. The rice in not dishes was very good, soft and moist and flavorful. The rose pistachio baklava was dynamite!! Ordering online was very easy read more

Definitely the best shawarma I've ever had in Alberta, and I've had a lot! These guys put the extra work in, highly recommend!!

This place is awesome. The owner was personable and the Donair and the shwarma were both fantastic ! I wish I lived closer. But now it's a goto stop when I drive thru Calgary. Even my road weary better half thought it was the best meal in three thousand miles. Choices. Ingredients and comedy. It's all right there. Do not settle for lesser Mediterranean food. This is the best DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY. just go in and visit, go, travel to this location eat at the source and be very happy. Your belly will thank you and your date will be pleasantly surprised by your find ! read more

Great customer service great food! Would recommend to anyone that hasn't tried it. It's also a super welcoming place with beautiful pictures on the wall. read more

Read the reviews. EVERY ONE that entailed actually eating the amazing food here gives it five stars. One gives it one star for an experience with Uber Eats and another because it was closed and so the angry reviewer decided to one-star them as punishment. THIS is why I hate Yelp sometimes. If you have an issue with Uber Eats or any delivery service, take that to the delivery company. Don't penalize the resto. If you're angry about opening hours, call the resto and complain. Don't one-star them on Yelp. They are still completely and utterly amazing. They now have shish tawouk and I yesterday got a "regular," no fries (ST is usually served with fries inside the bread), topped with garlic sauce, hot sauce, onions, turnip pickles, and tahini. Magnificent, peerless. read more

Excellent food, great customer service. Highly recommended. I love the beef Donair platter with rice and salad. The hummus they serve here is really the best in the city. Yum. read more

This place is amazing. They have the best chicken shawarma. Amazing customer service. Try their fries with sweet and hot sauce. read more

Damascus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Not at all as amazing as some people have experienced, but okay only. To me it has little to commend it as at all outstanding. In fact, after having had a decent donair there, I left and soon forgot it. The men that run Damascus are very friendly and work hard to please their customers, and their signage is attractive... But I really am not sure what criteria some people use to give such places 4 or 5 stars: when I walk out of a place and don't consider going back, somehow it's a lock in my mind that it's just average and that I'd not return... After all, it's just a formerly-exotic sandwich place, and certainly not at the cuisine level, a term that used to mean that a true chef is nearby on a creative bent to turn people on... If you want more, feel free to check out Beirut Street Food on Fairmount Drive at Flint, or better still, Ali Baba's on 14th Street at 15 Avenue? Their donair is nicely flavoured and it WAS memorable. In fact, we will go back and check out the chicken shawarma. You might too. As for Damascus, whatever... read more

Delicious food. When I went in for lunch I met the Owner. I had a pleasant conversation with him. He was very friendly with me and the students from Western. The first time I went in the beef was a little dry, but the lamb and chicken were very good. I decided to give it another try and I was glad I did. I would recommend it to anyone who likes shawarma. read more

Great taste. Excellent customer service. Everything is made in house. I found this place by chance and am very glad I tried it.

This place is awesome. Agree with the other reviews that this is some of the best donair around. In my experience most donairs tend to be kidn of soggy, especially by the end, but the donair here was crispy all the way through. Maybe they drain their ingredients better or something? I don't know but it was great. Honestly, I've ignored this little stretch of 17th for years now so I had no idea this place was here. My friend introduced me recently and now I'm sad I live so far away. read more

Phenomenal donairs at such a great price. I got a regular sized chicken shawarma and was stuffed; I loved how the pita on the outside got a bit crispy. Also had a bit of tabbouli salad, fries and baklava on the side and it was all great. I will definitely be coming back here on a regular basis. read more

First of all, the food is delicious. We ordered chicken and falafel and both were cooked on the spot. It was so nice knowing our food was fresh; I really appreciated this. Secondly, the employees are passionate, personable, and kind. They allowed me to sample toppings for my wrap before committing to them, which again, I really appreciated. Oh, and the baklava...mmm...it's really good. It tastes fresh. I am still thinking about that baklava... read more

Found this gem a few days ago while looking for a cheap, quick lunch on 17th. What a lucky find! I had a beef shawarma and was immediately impressed with the quality and flavor. The meat quality is noticeably higher than the usual donair shop's offerings, as well as very fresh veggies. The manager, Gus, went out of his way to learn our names and explain to us what makes Damascus different. Please do stop in and try out this treasure on the Red Mile read more

I'm from Toronto and have had plenty of amazing shawarma in my time. This is the best shawarma I've had so far. No joke. Something about the way they roast the chicken is incredible (I was sober when I ate it :-) I enjoyed it so much I had to order a donair as well. So good as well. It's tucked away, off the street, but it's worth it. Big thanks to the amazing meal I had here. Thank you Gus (the owner, really really nice guy!) read more

Damascus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Came here for lunch and it was perfect. Great service, delicious food, freshly made. Owner is super charismatic and gracious. Really generous portions (I'm a light eater and couldn't quite get through all of mine but it made for really tasty leftovers for dinner). The rice that comes with the shawarma plate is exceptional. Super flavourful and perfectly spiced. Every single thing we had was perfect but I would be happy with even just a bowl of that rice to stuff my fave with. Most people get take-out but there are a few spots to eat in. We stayed there for lunch and got a special treat of baklava dropped off for after the meal. This is probably the best I've ever had. I usually find it too sweet for me but this was just perfect. Would definitely eat here again! Boyfriend said this is the best shawarma he's ever had and he's had quite a few all across Canada. read more

Damascus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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This is our weekly stop for my co-workers and myself. Close by and so so good, we order platters sometimes so they cut up the shawarmas in pieces and their fries are awesome, especially with the sauces(garlic,tahini,sirachia) . This family owned and run does a great job with service, and quality, my kids go there for lunches as they offer student specials. Must try if you like donairs and shawarmas. read more

Simply amazing. We took the kids to try something new, having an obsession with Mediterranean food myself, and it was well loved by all. I ordered for everyone - beef donair, light on sweet. Chicken shawarma - spicy. Falafel wrap - spicy. Meat pie. And last and most glorious. Chicken shawarma poutine. I can't tell you how amazing this was. You really must go try for yourself. The owner took really great care of us. He takes great pride in his food. He even gave the delivery drivers a hard time for not being prompt, letting them know that his food must arrive hot and fresh or it needs to be remade. Having lived in San Francisco and missing my most favorite Mediterranean restaurant (cafe zituona - super falafel is BEST), and now living in Montana, I really needed a good taste of some cultural cuisine. And I'm so glad my family loved it! read more

falafel platter was so good with aromatic rice and garlic potatoes . tasted baklava roll and it was good too though bit sweeter .

Damn good donair! The customer service was amazing, and the shop was super clean. Definitely have a new favorite donair place!

We visited Damascus at midnight after leaving a Christmas party where there wasn't many veggie options. My partner and I shared a large falafel wrap ($9) which was plenty for a late night snack for two. The shop was clean, the veggies fresh and the two men behind the counter were friendly. If you're in need of a fresh late night bite, visit Damascus and you won't be disappointed. read more

Personal help, great options, and the quality of the chicken was excellent. The desserts were flaky and crisp and sweet with just the right amount of rose flavour. Being from Dearborn I like to think that I know food like this--and it was great. read more

Great food, owner is friendly and personable. Best donair in town for sure! Try the mixed donair with cheese, so good!!

Zero communication on order placed via UberEATS. Cancelled the order 30 minutes after accepting it. I couldn't tell you about the food because they don't have the basic skill to deliver food. read more

Delicious and amazing service. The portion sizes are good too! We had the beef donair, fries, and tabbouleh. The large donair is huge and so much more than what we expected. The restaurant clerk was super friendly and made everything fresh when we ordered while also socializing with us while we waited. He even gave us a dessert which was yummy and a family recipe. We love to try new local places and weren't disappointed. A must try! read more

It took a couple years of living in Calgary to find a delicious shawarma but I finally found it at Damacus. Come here every Thursday night now and it is always perfect. Forget about all those other places your friends recommended and come here instead! Good, friendly service as well. read more

Delicious and authentic chicken shawarma wrap! Excellent garlic sauce and a good optional hot sauce as well. Priced at around $9 for a small (8 inch pita) and around $11 for a large (12 inch pita). Friendly people as well. Highly recommended if you're looking for something close to the real thing. read more

I've never written a food review before but I go to Damascus so much that I feel obliged. This might be the best meal of any kind under $20 in Calgary. Twice a week for over a year and it hasn't gotten old. Actually, I find myself having to restrain myself from going more often. The shawarma is the best I've ever had. Platters, wraps, plates... I mix it up and its all amazing. My go-to though is the Chicken Platter, which is incredibly flavourful and always satisfying. This shop is run by a really friendly guy and his brother, always grateful for business. I highly recommend trying this place. read more

Great service, great food. I'm sure we'll be back next time we're in Calgary. We have tried several different wraps and it was hard to decide what tasted best. One of best Mediterranean places I have tried. read more

Service and food were both outstanding. Gus was very friendly and enthusiastic about the cuisine. The Chicken Shawarma platter was a delicious and healthy portion of rice, salad, chicken and pita bread. The beef donair poutine was a really interesting combination of donair meat, donair sauce, cheese curds and fries. It is an excellent late night option for post-drinks! read more

Sorry but this place is bad. Has a side of "Greek Salad" and it was mostly iceberg lettuce and really.....black olives instead of Kalamata olives?. Also generally bad. Try Jerusalem Swarna instead it's real good read more