Nile Valley Cafe — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

I recently visited this wrap shop in Edinburgh, drawn in by its impressive 4.8-star rating on Google, and hoping for a taste of African cuisine. However, my experience was a mix of positives and a few letdowns.The wraps here are definitely economical and wholesome, making it a great choice for a daily, healthy lunch. They pack in a variety of nutritious ingredients like feta cheese, chicken, falafel, veggies, and olives, offering a balanced meal that’s also cost-effective. The portions are generous, and the combination of ingredients makes for a hearty and filling wrap.

However, I did find that the wraps weren’t quite warm enough, which impacted the overall flavor. The fillings, while fresh, felt a bit bland because they weren’t properly heated, which would have brought out the flavors better. If you’re expecting a lot of robust African spices and flavors, this might not be the place for you. I initially chose this spot because I was searching for African cuisine with a high rating on Google Maps, but it didn’t quite deliver on that front.That said, if you’re looking for a healthy, nutritious meal at a reasonable price, this place does the job well. Just don’t go in expecting the bold, vibrant flavors typical of...

In the midst of a cost of living crisis and rapid rising prices, this place remains a constant. It’s so refreshing to experience a place reliably cost efficient and consistently tasty. The wrap was £5.50 last year, and remains £5.50 today. It’s very large, and they do not go lightly on the fillings, including the chicken which I imagine costs more for them (and is incredibly well marinated). A wrap with chicken feta houmous and avocado and aubergine and sun dried tomatoes for less than £10 in this economy? Much needed, and forever grateful for this. Thank you to the staff here. You’ve...

If you look at my review history, you can see I am a big fan of wraps. I come from a country where eating shawarma is a national past time.

That being said, I have to advise people - do not come here. This place will ruin all other wraps in existence, because they make the absolute BEST wraps I've had in my life. The flavours combine to give you an incredible experience of taste, smell and texture.

I strongly recommend the samar salad, spicy, with extra fuul and aubergine/olives. You get a taste of everything. For a £5/wrap pricetag, this place has fueled my...