Iraqi Shawarma
The Iraqi shawarma is repeatedly praised, with reviewers highlighting juicy fillings, crisp beef and fresh bread.
Al Warqa
Gazania Restaurant is an Arabic-focused dining spot in Al Warqa, known in reviews for its Iraqi shawarma and Pirzola grilled chicken. It also draws families with fresh oven-baked bread, a calm setting and attentive service, while offering charcoal grills, rice dishes and traditional sides.
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The Iraqi shawarma is repeatedly praised, with reviewers highlighting juicy fillings, crisp beef and fresh bread.
Pirzola chicken is a standout: reviewers describe it as tender, juicy, well-spiced and nicely grilled.
Bread is baked or prepared fresh, and customers particularly value it served hot alongside grills and starters.
Reviews describe a neat, peaceful dining room with strong hygiene standards and a visible clean kitchen.
The calm ambience, comfortable seating and patient service with children make it workable for family dinners.
Several diners appreciated staff who explained the menu, suggested dishes and stayed attentive throughout the meal.
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“Tried the Chicken Pirzola – very good! Nicely grilled with great presentation.”
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“Tried the Chicken Pirzola – very good! Nicely grilled with great presentation.”July 2025
“I tried the Pirzola Grilled Chicken and Iraqi Shawarma, both of which I absolutely loved.”February 2026
“Mutton soup served was one of the best.”
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“Mutton soup served was one of the best.”October 2024
“Mutton soup served was one of the best.”November 2024
“I had a wonderful experience at Gazania Restaurant in Al Warqa 1. The chicken charcoal was one of the best I’ve ever had—juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Even the cooker madhhoon was absolutely delicious.”
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“I had a wonderful experience at Gazania Restaurant in Al Warqa 1. The chicken charcoal was one of the best I’ve ever had—juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Even the cooker madhhoon was absolutely delicious.”August 2025
“The food was really yummy, especially the charcoal chicken, mixed grill, and the Iranian shawarma – all packed with flavor.”September 2025
“We had the Open Chicken shawarma , falafel and Zaatar with cheese life . Falalfel and Pide stood out, was fresh and delicious”
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“We had the Open Chicken shawarma , falafel and Zaatar with cheese life . Falalfel and Pide stood out, was fresh and delicious”November 2025
“Falafel Wrap – Their own version, and it tastes great.”
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“Falafel Wrap – Their own version, and it tastes great.”March 2025
“Mutton soup, pirzola chicken, rice, iraqi shawarma , falafel wrap all great always!”January 2026
“The freshness of the ingredients and the authenticity of the flavors truly stand out. The grilled fish and shrimp dishes are perfectly seasoned, and the ambiance adds to the overall delightful dining experience.”
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“The freshness of the ingredients and the authenticity of the flavors truly stand out. The grilled fish and shrimp dishes are perfectly seasoned, and the ambiance adds to the overall delightful dining experience.”August 2024
“We also tried the grilled fish, which was decent and cooked well, but didn’t quite stand out compared to the other dishes.”April 2025
“I personally loved the Iranian shawarma (a must-try!). 🤤”
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“I personally loved the Iranian shawarma (a must-try!). 🤤”September 2025
“Food was really very good.Had ordered falafel platter, mix kebab& irani shawarma all were very nice & tasty.The mutton chops was very juicy and tasted good.”April 2025
“Iraqi Meat shawarma 10/10”
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“Iraqi Meat shawarma 10/10”October 2024
“Ordered their Iraqi Shawarma, which the attender split as half chicken / half beef as we wanted tasted to taste both. The beef had was perfectly charred and crisp, which felt great wrapped in essential veggies and the sauce within the fresh bread.”February 2025
“We wrapped up the meal with a serving of kunafa, and it was the perfect way to end. Warm, sweet, and indulgent—everything you’d want from a traditional dessert.”
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“We wrapped up the meal with a serving of kunafa, and it was the perfect way to end. Warm, sweet, and indulgent—everything you’d want from a traditional dessert.”April 2025
“Their kunafa is not too sweet and the sulaimani is very nice.”February 2026
“super yummy food! the iraqi shawarma is the BEST - beef especially! im not a person that likes beef shawarma but these guys have the best! and the condiments are something to not miss! the hummus/ mezze platter everything! perzola chicken is a MUST!”
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“super yummy food! the iraqi shawarma is the BEST - beef especially! im not a person that likes beef shawarma but these guys have the best! and the condiments are something to not miss! the hummus/ mezze platter everything! perzola chicken is a MUST!”May 2025
“Mutton madghout 9/10”
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“Mutton madghout 9/10”October 2024
“We ordered both the chicken and mutton madghout, and they were undoubtedly the stars of the meal. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and beautifully presented, the madghout had just the right balance of spices and tenderness that made each bite enjoyable.”April 2025
“Beef ribs 8/10”
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“Beef ribs 8/10”October 2024
“The Charcoal pepper Chicken is a must try as its very juicy and very flavourful. The charcoal grill is served with a portion of Hammus , And salads.”
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“The Charcoal pepper Chicken is a must try as its very juicy and very flavourful. The charcoal grill is served with a portion of Hammus , And salads.”February 2025
“Must try Chicken Madghout and Chicken Pirzola!!! Quality food, worth for the money, good service.”
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“Must try Chicken Madghout and Chicken Pirzola!!! Quality food, worth for the money, good service.”August 2024
“The food was really good, we had the chicken wings, iraqi shawarma and the grilled chicken and the service was commendable.”
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“The food was really good, we had the chicken wings, iraqi shawarma and the grilled chicken and the service was commendable.”February 2026
“Food was really very good.Had ordered falafel platter, mix kebab& irani shawarma all were very nice & tasty.The mutton chops was very juicy and tasted good.”
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“Food was really very good.Had ordered falafel platter, mix kebab& irani shawarma all were very nice & tasty.The mutton chops was very juicy and tasted good.”April 2025
“Tried the chicken , and fish both was so good. The best part is the live-prepared bread.”
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“Tried the chicken , and fish both was so good. The best part is the live-prepared bread.”August 2024
“Food was awesome. Enjoyed the chicken and fish grill. Service was good and fast. Awais was very helpful in explaining the menu and suggesting best dish.”
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“Food was awesome. Enjoyed the chicken and fish grill. Service was good and fast. Awais was very helpful in explaining the menu and suggesting best dish.”October 2025
“fried chicken was decent, rice was just OK ! but highly highly recommend the shawarma/ perzola chicken, grills and the condiments ;)”
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“fried chicken was decent, rice was just OK ! but highly highly recommend the shawarma/ perzola chicken, grills and the condiments ;)”May 2025
“Hummus with meet 10 on 10”
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“Hummus with meet 10 on 10”April 2025
“Iraqi Chicken Shawarma – The bread is outstanding. While not entirely authentic, their unique twist works beautifully.”
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“Iraqi Chicken Shawarma – The bread is outstanding. While not entirely authentic, their unique twist works beautifully.”March 2025
“Iraqi special Shawarma: 5/5 V tasty new style shawarma in a pita pocket.”
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“Iraqi special Shawarma: 5/5 V tasty new style shawarma in a pita pocket.”January 2026
“The kuboos served with it was excellent.”
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“The kuboos served with it was excellent.”October 2024
“The shish tawook, however, was slightly chewy and bland, while the lamb chop had a nice spice coating.”
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“The shish tawook, however, was slightly chewy and bland, while the lamb chop had a nice spice coating.”March 2025
“Food was really very good.Had ordered falafel platter, mix kebab& irani shawarma all were very nice & tasty.The mutton chops was very juicy and tasted good.”
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“Food was really very good.Had ordered falafel platter, mix kebab& irani shawarma all were very nice & tasty.The mutton chops was very juicy and tasted good.”April 2025
“Food was really very good.Had ordered falafel platter, mix kebab& irani shawarma all were very nice & tasty.The mutton chops was very juicy and tasted good.”
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“Food was really very good.Had ordered falafel platter, mix kebab& irani shawarma all were very nice & tasty.The mutton chops was very juicy and tasted good.”April 2025
“Their mutton rice is just amazing, literally the best Arabic food I had here in such a reasonable price.”
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“Their mutton rice is just amazing, literally the best Arabic food I had here in such a reasonable price.”February 2026
“Visited two times as their Perizola chicken charcoal is good. They are charging additional prices when they have less customers. Additional charges for breads, appetizers and chicken charcoal with rice options instead of breads. Moreover its not an authentic Arabic restaurant, its a Mallu restaurant having hype in social media by promotional vloggers..”
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“Visited two times as their Perizola chicken charcoal is good. They are charging additional prices when they have less customers. Additional charges for breads, appetizers and chicken charcoal with rice options instead of breads. Moreover its not an authentic Arabic restaurant, its a Mallu restaurant having hype in social media by promotional vloggers..”March 2025
“We had the Open Chicken shawarma , falafel and Zaatar with cheese life . Falalfel and Pide stood out, was fresh and delicious”
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“We had the Open Chicken shawarma , falafel and Zaatar with cheese life . Falalfel and Pide stood out, was fresh and delicious”November 2025
“Pirzola 10/10”
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“Pirzola 10/10”October 2024
“Seabream fish 10/10”
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“Seabream fish 10/10”October 2024
“Honestly can't pick out a negative, but I the Iraqi shawarma is delicious (ordered without veggies), the signature grilled chicken was delicious too.”
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“Honestly can't pick out a negative, but I the Iraqi shawarma is delicious (ordered without veggies), the signature grilled chicken was delicious too.”November 2025
“Good Food with nice varieties. Iraqi Shawarma and their special turkish grill was good. They serve fresh breads along with the charcoal. Kudos to Awais for suggesting the best food.”
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“Good Food with nice varieties. Iraqi Shawarma and their special turkish grill was good. They serve fresh breads along with the charcoal. Kudos to Awais for suggesting the best food.”May 2025
“Spicy grilled chicken: 4/5 new spicy recipe. Chicken tender. Spice level bit low to my likimg but overall nice taste.”
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“Spicy grilled chicken: 4/5 new spicy recipe. Chicken tender. Spice level bit low to my likimg but overall nice taste.”January 2026
“Their kunafa is not too sweet and the sulaimani is very nice.”
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“Their kunafa is not too sweet and the sulaimani is very nice.”February 2026
“We ordered for Iraqi Shawarma, Turkish Pidie and the main course Charcoal Chicken. Good taste, value for money”
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“We ordered for Iraqi Shawarma, Turkish Pidie and the main course Charcoal Chicken. Good taste, value for money”April 2026
“The pirzola chicken was completely average, the flavors were very confusing, and dint taste that great to try again.”
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“The pirzola chicken was completely average, the flavors were very confusing, and dint taste that great to try again.”October 2024
Order Shawarma. Start with the Iraqi shawarma, especially beef if you enjoy a heavily filled wrap with crisp, charred meat.
Try Pirzola. Add Pirzola chicken to your order; multiple reviews single it out as tender, juicy and well-spiced.
Allow Time. For delivery, leave extra time rather than ordering when you are in a hurry; a small wrap took over 30 minutes.
Plan Parking. Allow time to look for street or nearby-lot parking, as several diners found parking tricky in the area.
Ask About Bread. Ask for the freshly baked bread with your grill or starters; reviewers describe it as hot, soft and a highlight.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM |
One customer found a 90AED mix grill portion disappointing, while another said portions were smaller than at similar restaurants.
Delivery and takeaway orders can take a long time; one small wrap reportedly took more than 30 minutes.
Parking can be difficult to find around the area, particularly on the sandy spot mentioned by one reviewer.
A reviewer found the hummus, mutabal and baba ganoush lacked flavour, although other diners praised the dips.
The dining area may feel cramped for larger groups, despite generally positive comments about the ambience.
The Bottom Line
Gazania is an Arabic-focused restaurant in Al Warqa that is especially worth considering for Iraqi shawarma and Pirzola chicken. Reviews describe the shawarma as juicy and flavourful, with the beef version charred and generously filled, while the Pirzola is often reported as tender, well-spiced and cooked well. Chicken charcoal, mutton madghout and mutton rice also receive strong mentions.
The freshly baked bread is part of the appeal rather than an afterthought. Customers describe it as hot, soft and excellent with grills, and some reviews also praise the falafel, kunafa and mutton soup. The dining room is generally described as calm, clean and family-friendly, with attentive staff who explain the menu and help with choices.
There are a few practical cautions. Delivery can be slow: one reviewer waited more than 30 minutes even for a small wrap. Parking is sometimes difficult to find, and the space may feel cramped for larger groups.
Portion value is not completely consistent; one customer was disappointed by a 90AED mix grill, while another found portions smaller than elsewhere. Side dishes also divide opinion, so first-time diners may want to prioritise the shawarma, Pirzola and fresh bread.