O'Laila

Tucked into Parnell, O'Laila is a crossroads of comfort where shawarma’s street-food swagger meets the warmth of the tandoor and the easy charm of a neighbourhood pizzeria. The menu reads like a passport stamp collection, yet keeps its feet firmly on familiar ground.

Wraps are at their heart: chicken shawarma wrap and lamb shawarma wrap arrive well marinated, folded with crisp lettuce and onion, and finished with sauce. From the subcontinent come tandoori chicken and Amritsari fish, all fragrant spice and tender bite. On the 12-inch front, a playful chicken apricot pizza pairs savoury poultry with sweet fruit and a special sauce, while a chicken pizza layers mushrooms, capers and mozzarella for a briny, creamy counterpoint. Classic cravings are covered with a chicken burger or lamb burger served with fries, and small plates drift from fries and wedges to a moreish peanut masala. When the mood calls for comfort, mix veg soup and mushroom soup do the soothing.

Refreshment stays unfussy with sodas like coke and sprite alongside orange and lemonade, or kick back with a Long Island iced tea or a crisp Asahi. Round the night off with one of their shishas, available in a variety of flavours, for a relaxed, lingering finish. For those who prefer to linger further, a hookah menu offers flavours from pineapple to double apple, plus premium mixes for a little flourish.

Gather a crew, follow your appetite, and let O'Laila wrap, slice and sizzle its way into your evening. Now that is a tasty turn of events.