100% Halal · Edinburgh Old Town · 21 Forrest Road
Slow-roasted shawarmas, stone-baked pizzas & authentic
Middle Eastern street food in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Our Story
Nestled at 21 Forrest Road, CHE is a passion project born from love of food, culture and community. The owner — widely said to bear a striking resemblance to Che Guevara himself — brings the same revolutionary spirit to every plate.
We proudly fly the Palestinian flag and serve 100% Halal food: slow-roasted shawarmas, hand-pressed falafel, stone-baked pizzas and generous sides made fresh every single day. Affordable, flavourful and utterly authentic.
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What People Say
"After exploring numerous halal restaurants in Edinburgh, CHE turned out to be the best. The falafel is truly authentic — we returned the very next day!"
"Ordered the mixed shawarma to go and it was so tasty I could have gone back and ordered another. Brilliant portions. Staff are fantastic."
"One of the best pizzas in Edinburgh — with halal options! The owner gave us extra chips for free. We'll be back every time we visit."
"Loving the Che Guevara decorations. 10/10 food — never had a bad experience. Always a good scran at a great price."
"Without a doubt, CHE has THE BEST chips in Edinburgh — maybe in the world. Anyone visiting the city should stop by for a snack."
"The chicken shawarma wrap had a perfect balance of meat and toppings. Larger portions than anywhere else I've tried in Edinburgh."