From doner and sheesh to kofta and adana, these restaurants and takeaways offer the full range of kebabs and are rated highly by customers and food inspectors.
Some people may assume a kebab is just something to guzzle down after night out. They would be wrong. Very wrong. The delectable cuisine has been honed and finessed over centuries as it spread across the Middle East, Mediterranean and Southern Asia.
Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, India and many more countries have their own iteration of the humble kebab. They can be cooked over fires, in charcoal pits, on a spit roast and in clay ovens. There’s a huge variety to try - ranging from doner and sheesh, to kofta and adana, or, shawarma and seekh. And the good news is, you can get them all in Liverpool. But how do you decide which eatery to rush off to first?
We have done the hard work for you and created a list of the best restaurants and takeaways in the city, by combining Google Reviews from customers and food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
Each venue has at least 300 reviews, 4.1 stars or more on Google and a five star rating from health inspectors. So, from Botan to Shiraz Palace, here are the best* kebab places in Liverpool, in alphabetical order.
*Please note, some highly rated venues were ‘awaiting food hygiene inspections’ or ratings could not be found, and have not been included.
We have done the hard work for you and created a list of the best restaurants and takeaways in the city, by combining Google Reviews from customers and food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
5. Greek Taverna - Smithdown Road, L15 5AH
⭐ Greek Taverna has a 4.3 rating on Google Reviews from 340 reviews and was handed five stars by the Food Standards Agency in November 2022. 📝 Greek mezze and char-grilled kebabs in simple three-floor restaurant with weekend belly dancers and DJs. 💬 “Fabulous place! l love their Mediterranean kebabs. They also have vegetarian options and its child friendly.” Photo: Image: Greek Taverna/Google
6. Kimos - Mount Pleasant, L3 5SD
⭐ Kimos has a 4.3 rating on Google Reviews from 685 reviews and was handed five stars by the Food Standards Agency in March 2019. 📝 Atmospheric eatery with Middle Eastern cuisine and decor, plus breakfast and lunchtime snacks. 💬 “Gorgeous food and lots of it! Really friendly service. Recommend the mixed kebab and chicken kebab.” Photo: Image: @kimos_liverpool/instagram
7. KO Authentic Eastern Grill -Bold Street, L1 4DN
⭐ KO has a 4.1 rating on Google Reviews from 135 reviews and was handed five stars by the Food Standards Agency in January 2019. 📝 Middle Eastern and South Asian restaurant - seekh kebab meets chicken karahi. 💬 “This place really ticks all the boxes, from delicious food to the friendly staff to nice atmosphere. Really loved it and strongly recommend.” Photo: Image: @ko_grill/instagram
8. Noya - Muirhead Avenue, L11 1EL
⭐ Noya has a 4.7 rating on Google Reviews from 300 reviews and was handed five stars by the Food Standards Agency in April 2018. 📝 Mediterranean and Turkish restaurant serving chicken, lamb, vegetable and seafood kebabs. 💬 “Fantastic place to eat. Service was impeccable, food outstanding. Will definitely be going back when in the area again.” Photo: Image: @noyaconcept/Instagram
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