Halal Companion does not independently verify the halal certification status of individual restaurants. Makkah and Madinah operate under Saudi Arabia's Islamic food regulations, and halal food is the widely established standard across both cities. Sourcing practices, particularly for imported meat or poultry, can vary by restaurant. We recommend speaking directly with a member of staff before ordering to confirm. InshaAllah, we aim to provide more detailed sourcing and certification information for each listing in a future update.

The Syrian restaurant listed in Makkah is Al-Rabea, a casual grill restaurant in Jabal An Nur about 5.7 km from Masjid al-Haram, so it is a taxi ride rather than a walk from the mosque. It specialises in Syrian grilled meats such as lamb kebab and mixed grill.

Al-Rabea serves Syrian grilled meats including lamb kebab, mixed grill, and kofta, served with rice and fresh bread. It is a casual neighbourhood restaurant that suits a family dinner after evening prayers.

Al-Rabea is in the lowest price band, with prices below those of the restaurants around Masjid al-Haram. Check the listing for the latest details.