Sooo yummy! It was my first time eating here and also my first time trying this type of food. The staff happily explained the dishes to me and my friend. The service was excellent, I'll definitely be back. Great options if you are vegetarian or dairy free. read more

What a find! Aladdin's is super close to my house but I hadn't checked it out. Now that I have, I know we'll be back. We ordered a pita pizza, a grilled pita sandwich and the sampler platter. Everything was tasty, although the sampler platter was a little skimpier than we were expecting. Be sure and ask for their homemade hot sauce and check in on Yelp for 10% off. read more

Just passing through town and found this place based on Yelp reviews. Was terrifically impressed at the quality of the food, and I had merely grabbed a falafel sandwich to go! They put a lot of extra effort into the food -- grilling the flatbread, using pickled turnips. All just made the sandwich a big step above average! Much appreciated. read more

Our hands down favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. The food is always consistent, fresh, healthy and delicious. It's a nice environment and the staff is always kind. We love the chicken and rice dishes. Their hummus is really good. Their kibbe is delicious. I love the downtown location too. read more

The staff was nice and food is OK but it is very hard to say it was a great experience. Food quality is mediocre

Everything I order from there is fantastic! Try their pitzas, you won't be disappointed

Had the chicken curry pita. It was a little oniony but still very delicious. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Price was not too bad either. The wife had Aladdin's favorite combo. She loved it as well. We will definitely return. read more

We ate here for the first time, on a Saturday night. Our group of 12 had reservations at 6, and they were ready for us, no wait! Service was very friendly and they did a good job answering questions and bringing out the food. The only thing that was odd was that after we were finished eating, they cleared the empty entree dishes of everyone but me, so I had to sit there talking with a big empty bowl in front of me! Also, there were several empty side dish plates that never got cleared. After awhile our checks were brought out & paid, and the dishes were still sitting on the table when we left. The menu is extensive. I am a Whole Food Plant Based eater (like vegan, but I don't eat processed foods, including oils) and I was able to order my 2 items (an appetizer, and a dinner salad) without oil, and the food was very good. Prices were reasonable too. read more

Excellent staff and great tasty food !! I will strongly recommend asking the staff on there favorite plates !! They are very helpful. The desserts are to die for so many different options !! Thank you for your service read more

I am in love with everything on this menu. I can eat here and feel like im splurging but it's actually not that bad for you! The 'mediterranean' diet has been praised as one of the most healthy! They also are amazing at accomodating dietary needs such as gluten-free and vegan. I will eat here as often as I can! Also their house tea is amazing! read more

Aladdin's eatery is the place to go if you want watered down version of Mediterranean food. The menu is a disgrace to Mediterranean food. In addition, my friends and I all got pita rolls. It comes with 4 pieces of 1/2 in meat and my lamb roll had hair on it (pictured). The brown rice had hair in it as well. This place was disgusting and multiple bugs kept circulating the table. In addition, everyone received a thing of pita chips except for our table. This was a horrible experience and you shouldn't ever come here unless you're looking for a deplorable experience. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Lamb pita roll with Hair in it. - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We were so disappointed in the food quality. The hummus was tasteless and the consistency of glue rather than grainy and tasty like good hummus. The chicken thighs were over cooked and dry, The floor needed to be swept. The only positive thing I can say is that the waitress was nice. We definitely will never go back. read more

This is the second time we've been her and it tasted low quality. At 15$ for a meal I would expect a larger amount of protein. Disappointed and won't be back. read more

Surprisingly good. Large menu. Pretty authentic cuisine. Highly recommend the lamb dishes. Take out well packaged. Parking right in front. Good desserts especially the baklava. read more

We've tried three of the Aladdin's locations which have included over the Rhine, West Chester, and Hyde Park. are so impressed with the atmosphere, cleanliness, and service we received there today. We would definitely come back in the future and enjoy the variety of vegan options that they have available. Best kept secret! read more

Atmosphere was great. Service was excellent. Food was fantastic. The Falafel was some of the best I've ever tasted. I also had Jasmin's favorite. I had it with beef and my friends both had the chicken. There was nothing left on any of our plates. Even the pita bread is awesome. They have a great dessert selection. I had the Oreo cheesecake and it was huge! I didn't think I would have a chance at finishing it after such a big meal but it was so good, it really wasn't a problem. They do not skimp on portion size here. Our waiter was excellent at helping with the menu and answering our questions. The staff was very personable, but importantly, not pushy. They didn't interrupt our dinner conversation every five minutes being overbearing but they made sure our drinks were full the whole time and we were taken care of. A+ read more

I'm originally from Detroit, which is next door to the largest Middle Eastern population outside of the Middle East itself. So I grew up on Mediterranean food, restaurant and homemade, and is my favorite type of food. So Cincinnati is kind of a Mediterranean food desert for me - hard to find it done well here, especially favorite dishes like baba ghannouj. I checked out Aladdin's today for takeout. Apparently they're a Lebanese food chain. I figured why not check it out? I ordered the baba ghannouj and the lamb rolled pita with their house side salad. The lamb pita was quite flavorful and light, as was the side salad with the greens, house dressing and feta. The baba ghannouj was perfect. It was smooth but not like baby food - it had the little pieces of eggplant, and it was packed with flavor. The hostess offered extra garlic but it did not need it. Will be back to dine in with friends and try other menu items. Definitely recommend. read more

One of my favorite lunch take out lunch locations. The fruit smoothie is amazing! I always crave it when I'm sick. The restaurant has a very comfortable atmosphere and every meal I've tried has been wonderful and flavorful. read more

I loved that the waitress gave tips which landed us on better options for our meal. Very flavorful food. There were a couple items that had great reviews but maybe we had an off night (example beef kafta). There was serious arguing happening in the kitchen. I'm not sure what was going on there. read more

We were so happy to see that Cincinnati has an Aladdin's after we moved here from Akron. You literally cannot go wrong. We always get either hummus or baba ganouj (and their hot sauce) to go with the pita bread for our appetizer, so I highly recommend doing that. Any of the entrees are good but the lentil soups and chili are very affordable and taste great too. They also have pretty good cheesecake for dessert. The service is always good whenever we go, just like our previous location. Clearly this franchise is run well and hires great staff. read more

Best Mediterranean food I've had in Cincinnati! We are vegetarians and the food was a delight. read more

I love Aladdin's - the staff and management are so nice. I love the lentil soup and so does my 2-year-old son. It feels really good to feed him something so healthy. Also the deserts are delicious, I highly recommend! read more

Food is good but portions are smaller than you would think for the price. Lamb dish felt like a rice plate with a little bit of lamb versus the other way around. read more

I order catering almost weekly with Aladdins as well as usually a personal order or two on the weekend and it is perfect every time. My wife and I love it. Super fresh, super healthy and taste amazing!! Plus, the manager Cara is terrific. Goes completely out of her way to make sure everything is taking care of and exactly how you order. So sweet and cares so much for her staff and customers. Highly highly recommend!! read more

We ordered an assortment of items for work and they all were amazing. The kibbie was great, as well as the baba gannouj and foole m damas. Several people got different rolled pitas and they also said it was great. Also we got several types of deserts and those were all a hit! Their customer service was on point and everyone there was very nice and helpful. We will for sure be ordering from them again. read more

Very disappointing. Food: I ordered the lamb platter with a side of falafel. The lamb was dried out and tough. The falafel was over-cooked. It came with rice which was also over-cooked. The rice was basically like boxed rice-a-roni doused with cinnamon. My salad felt more like gazpacho as it was swimming in dressing. The tahini has no flavor and no texture. Service: First off my salad and entree arrived at the same time, which erks me. They forgot to add tahini to my lamb so I decided to eat my salad soup first. By time I got my tahini the entree was cold. Ambiance: felt more like the ground round than a Lebanese restaurant. The music was bizarre. It went from hard rock to smooth jazz. read more

I'd been having some trouble finding a decent Mediterranean restaurant and the area and now my search is over! Full disclosure...I hadn't even considered trying this place until a friend took me to the one in West Chester after a day of helping him shop at IKEA. Fast forward to discovering we have one in our very own Hyde Park! The menu at this place is HUGE. I usually go straight to the specialty plates page but will eventually get around to other parts of the menu. So far I've had Aladdin's Favorite Combo, the Hummus Chicken Plate, and, my personal favorite, the Flavor Savor Special. The portions are huge, and everything is served with pita, so don't be surprised when you end up asking for a to go box. I sprang for the cake once, but it didn't taste as good as it looked so I'll put the $6 towards a second beer next time. The service is friendly and attentive. Parking is easy. Prices aren't too bad. Food is AWESOME. If you haven't given this place a shot yet, add it to the top of your list! read more

Since moving back to Cincy, I've missed the diversity in culture and cuisine that I loved about my previous home-luckily I discovered Aladdin's when a hardcore craving for hummus hit. The staff was so friendly and eager to answer any questions we had, or make any modifications for my vegan diet. The food was delicious, light but satisfying, and even though I couldn't eat it,my mom was in love with the garlic sauce and made her meal. Seriously so good. read more

I wish I could eat here every day. I love Mediterranean food and I wish we had more places as good as this around town. The grape leaves are amazing, hummus is top of the line, and chicken is awesome. Can't wait to come back. read more

Beef shawarma plate is my favorite thing here. Always get the garlic and hot sauce with the hummus! I love getting takeout from here, they have it ready in about 10-15 minutes! read more

I can't get enough of Aladdin's, particularly this location in Hyde Park. Truly, my favorite spot for lunch or dinner. My husband and I usually get carry out, but I've eaten lunch alone here plenty of times. He usually gets lamb kabob and I get the vegetarian platter (an appetizer I order as a meal) which I believe is vegan if you don't get tahini sauce. I get extra garlic sauce and dive into that with the pita bread and everything on the vege platter. I don't even care that it gives me garlic breath, it's so worth it!! The waiters and waitresses are pleasant and efficient. I always physically feel good after eating here too since it's healthy, fresh food. My husband is picky about kabobs and this is the only place we have found where he really likes the lamb kabob. read more

Get the hot sauce, pour it on everything. Had the beef schwarma, lots of onions and the beef was perfectly cooked. The pita and hummus makes for a great accompaniment. read more

Came here on a Saturday night about 6PM and had no wait for a table. An hour later, however, and it was full! The host was happy and welcoming - what more could you ask? We were seated in a corner table with bench seating and chairs on the outside. Love, comfy bench seating :o) Plus, as I checked into Yelp! there was 10% off coupon. Yay! The server was great! She was friendly and efficient. Our waters were always filled, orders were taken promptly, questions were answered with patience, and food came out at a nice pace. We ordered hummus for an app, adding garlic sauce on the side, as well as crudités. The crudités were a nice assortment of veggies, including kalamatas and pickled turnips for a nice change (also cukes, tomato slices, pickles, celery, and carrots). Mix a bit of the garlic sauce with the hummus, and it gave the hummus and nice extra punch! For the main I had the Flavor Savor, which included a brown rice with vermicelli, chicken mishwi (yummy thigh meat), beef kafta (grilled seasoned, links of beef), a small dressed chopped salad of greens, tomatoes, and cukes, and baba ghanoush (that the server swapped out for the hummus, at her excellent suggestion) - all on one plate! Every element on the dish was seasoned well (and not too salty- I'm really picky about this), but I especially enjoyed the baba ghanoush which had a wonderful texture and flavor. A warm basket of pita accompanied the app/main, and more was brought out as needed. Even the pita was delicious and different from the usual. It was thinner and more delicate - just the right thickness so that you don't get filled up on bread. When we asked where the pita was made, it turns out that there is a company that makes it in Cleveland, and they produce pita only for Aladdin's! We had a great dining experience at Aladdin's and definitely will be back! read more

This is a go to pick-up order for me on Friday nights. I like picking up from here because it allows me the freedom to go home and eat in my underwear. I get the shish taouk salad every time with their house dressing, garlic sauce and hot sauce on the the side. It's always ready within 15 minutes and it's always good. The portion size can vary a little bit, but not enough to make a fuss. With the sky rocketing obesity rates in the U.S a little less food for everyone probably wouldn't hurt. This would be a 5 star rating, but I think the prices are a smidge high (according to my wife I'm a cheap ass so what do I know). Pro tip: always get extra pickles, and extra turnips. It's not the same without. read more

Found this place on yelp. Dine in was available. Service was excellent, food came out very quick. I ordered the Mediterranean lamb plate with a side order or hummus. Food was hot and delicious. I walked out stuffed and happy. Did I mention the service was phenomenal. read more

I just can't get enough Mediterranean cuisine lately. It took me a while to discover Aladdin's, but once I did I went there 3 times over a 2 week period. Their hummus is incredible - fresh and flavorful - and while amazing with their warm pita, I recommend also getting the veggie plate to help devour every bit of its amazingness. Their menu is large and can be a bit overwhelming at first. I decided to try the chicken pitza which had grilled chicken and green peppers on a toasted pita round...like a pita pizza. The server suggested adding toasted onions, which I opted for and they were the perfect finishing touch for the dish. Service each time has been quick, attentive and friendly. I definitely found a new favorite! read more

The best homemade vegetable soup, everything tastes so fresh and satisfying. I know I have had a good pita sandwich before too but my attention was taken by the soup! Love that they have real fresh juices also. read more

This place is awesome! I work at a salon down the street and I tell all my clients to go here. The Flavor Savor is amazing!

Aladdin's Eatery was a very pleasant surprise. I ordered from a delivery service and wanted to try some new cuisine. Somehow, I knew that the food was going to be delicious and it truly was. I eat Whole Foods and I must say, the healthy menu and food was very appealing and the taste and flavor backed it up! I ordered the Veggie Chili and Tuna Schwarma Rolled and It was so delicious. Healthy does not have to be boring, but don't just take my word for it! Order your own! I have just begun a Mediterranean/ Lebanese food excursion and I want more!!! read more

I am not a fan of mediterranean food, however this restaurant has a very fresh selection including a good dessert menu.