5 out of 5 stars
“Definitely worth a visit!”
Incredibly tasty & fresh food, good price for Iceland. Clean establishment & friendly staff. I would definitely recommend. I ate the Arabian fish & rice & my husband had Arabian chicken & rice.
№1 of 404 restaurants in Reykjavík — Tripadvisor
The Taste of Syria, in the Heart of Reykjavík.
Shawarma · Kebab · Doner — since 2021
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Pickup
Order online, collect on Laugavegur — skip the queue.
Dine In
A warm seat downtown — open till 02:00 on weekends.
The Shawarma Meal Deal
Chicken, lamb or mix shawarma with fries and a drink — the whole meal on one plate. The deal locals order on autopilot.
2.990 kr · meal + drink
Serving authentic Syrian dishes since 2021
At Arabian Taste we bring the vibrant, authentic flavors of Syria to Iceland — traditional dishes that carry the rich history of Middle Eastern cuisine.
From the first bite, every plate is a journey through classic Syrian spices, aromas and textures.
Opening Hours
| Mon–Thu | 10:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 02:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 – 02:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 – 23:00 |
From the Charcoal
№15 — Arabic Chicken Shawarma
Slow-marinated chicken carved off the spit, laid over spiced rice with fresh salad, house pickles and our garlic & Arabian sauces. The plate Reykjavík keeps coming back for.
2.690 kr
Feeding a crowd?
Syrian feasts for your event — shawarma, falafel, Arayes Maria, hummus, baba ghanoush and more, served per person.
2.990 kr / person · book 24 hours – 2 days ahead
Catering & Events
What Guests Say
№1 of 404 restaurants in Reykjavík — read all reviews on Tripadvisor →
5 out of 5 stars
“Very good”
Great restaurant. Clean, good portions, good service. I recommend heavily. Good location in downtown Reykjavík and prices are correct.
5 out of 5 stars
“A Delicious and Enjoyable Experience!”
Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and service. Delicious and well-cooked, made with fresh ingredients... The staff was friendly and quick. I highly recommend this place.
5 out of 5 stars
“Amazing experience”
The food was delicious and the price was good. The owner was very friendly, we appreciated.
Wolt Best Kebab 2023
Wolt Iceland Awards
Best Late-Night Bite
„Besti kvöldbitinn í Reykjavík" — two years running
№1 of 404 in Reykjavík
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Visit Us on Laugavegur
Arabian Taste
| Mon–Thu | 10:00 – 23:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 02:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 – 23:00 |