My best friend wanted to take me to Phoenician Taverna for the longest time. She raves about this…read moreplace and been coming here for years. Finally she made reservations for Saturday evening (it is recommended because they get super busy). We got there and was greeted by the owner. BTW, was very down to earth. So their menu looked good (Lebanese food). There is so much to choose from and hard to decide. I especially loved their drink menu, especially wines. We ended up ordering: Appetizers: Baba ghannouge M'hammara Taverna falafel Dinner: Shawarma chicken Kebab mixed grill Drinks: Chateau kefraya, Les Bretches Almaza Pilsner My favorite from the appetizers is the eggplant and falafel! Super fresh and the bread that came with it was so good. Even the dipping sauce was amazing. My Shawarma chicken was super delish. You have to put the garlic butter on the rice! It gives it great flavor. My Mr enjoyed his meal as well. We definitely had to get a to go box because there was so much food. But we will look forward the next day to eat it. Overall, the service was great and I loved the experience. We can see ourselves coming back for more! I can see why my best friend loves it here! Highly recommend you try it.

A couple very close friends of ours recommended we try this spot with them and we're definitely…read moreglad we did. The food was fantastic, the service was awesome, and the atmosphere was very laid back. We even met the owner who was immensely friendly and welcoming. We went for dinner on a Saturday evening. For weekends, reservations are strongly recommended because they get busy FAST. They're only open for dinner hours too. Their menu is pretty big with a plethora of options to choose from including lots of appetizers, flatbreads, shawarmas, kebabs, falafel, and lots of tasty desserts. Their libations menu was very nice too, with numerous options for beer, wine, and spirits. (Try the Almaza for a crisp and tasty Pilsner) all at great prices. Here's what we had: Appetizers: Baba ghannouge M'hammara Taverna falafel Dinner: Shawarma chicken Kebab mixed grill Drinks: Chateau kefraya, Les Bretches red wine blend Almaza Pilsner Hoegaarden Belgian wit bier They also give you unlimited fresh pita bread with a delicious dipping sauce. Everything was incredible and cooked to perfection. We'll definitely be coming back here again. Unfortunately, this time, we had no room for dessert, but maybe next time.

Wonderful food. The restaurant was cozy and beautiful. People sat outside and Ms Raya made the food…read moreherself. It was a great feel. Although the prices did not match the online menu, it was still inexpensive. Staff is very friendly. Customers were friendly and seemed like regulars. Will definitely be back!

What a delicious restaurant! We ended up here after a long day walking the city, and upon entering…read morefelt transported into another culture. It was welcoming and vibrant and homey all at the same time. The owner was there talking with customers, and after giving us time to look over the menu she came to us and asked us to place our order all together. We got grape leaves, baba Ghosh, Greek salad and tabouli to share. I also got hot tea which was dark and fragrant. The meal came quickly and melted in our mouths! I loved the vibrancy of the tabouli, and the texture of the grape leaves were amazing. We sat to enjoy the meal and would fur sure return again and again. It was delicious! If you are t familiar with Lebanese food this is an excellent place to try it as it is amazing!

Unfortunately, this is the only picture I have from our meal! The service was amazing and all the…read moreworkers were super friendly :-) I also got the carrot smoothie which was super good!! I'm Middle Eastern. I was on the hunt for Middle Eastern food while I was in Cincinnati. I do wish the portions of the meat platters were bigger. I feel like there was not enough meat for the amount of rice you got but overall the food was very delicious.

Again a fantastic meal with fantastic service. This place is very open and friendly and everyone…read moreneeds to stop by. The vibe is outstanding

It's been over a year since I have dined here. I came in to a completely different menu. The…read morefocaccia was still amazing and fluffy. The drinks from the bar were crafted well and presented nicely. We ordered quite a bit of food to try off the menu. The pork and fish skewers were flavorful! I do wish the pork was cooked a bit longer to give it a crispy outside. The Farrotto had a nice crunch with each taste and was a little cheesy. The pappardelle with rabbit was very good as well, it had a rich flavor. The trout was a bit fishy for my liking. The short ribs were cooked very well, but I was not a huge fan of the sauce it came with. The lamb ribs had a nice flavor, but I thought was a little overcooked. I think my favorite had to have been the pasta/grain dishes. I do like that they rotate the menu so there is always something new. Great ambiance and decorated well inside!

So much I liked and some I didn't. Let's go with the likes:…read moreGreat ambiance Chef (and owner?) came to the table, talked and even shook our hands with an intro The pork dinner and hummus/mushroom app were spot on Let's go with the dislikes: Value for the price Cocktails - not a fan of the mixology The seafood based pasta was so fishy it was almost inedible Service was a bit inconsistent. (Interesting to note that the servers recommended dishes were in huge misalignment with the chefs) Overall, I just don't think I'd frequent this place though I would probably give it one more shot.

Best Persian food in Cincinnati! Baba is great and lamb kabob wraps are great too. Their signature…read moresalad was a perfect accompaniment to a light summer meal.

Flavorless. Meager portions. I'm surprised; I've never had such bland food at a Persian restaurant.read more

Five stars lived up to the name. Incredible food, generous portions, so so glad we stumbled upon…read morethis place. My new favorite Mediterranean in the city.

This is an amazing family-run business! I don't typically write reviews, but I had such a great…read moreexperience that I had to share. I had never been here before, but I was in the area and it was raining really badly, so I figured I'd give this place a try before driving home. I saw that they had great reviews, and I'm so glad I stopped! I ordered the chicken platter, and let me just say... the food ain't make it home because I absolutely DEVOURED it ! The chicken was cooked absolutely perfectly, and the rice was so soft and perfectly prepared. The salad dressing was also SO flavorful! Honestly, this is some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in Cincinnati. On top of the amazing food, the service was incredibly warm and hospitable. You can really tell this is a family-run business that cares about their customers and the food they serve. 10/10 -- I'll definitely be back!

I have been twice now and it has not taken more than 10 minutes to get my food. The owners are very…read morenice, the portions are amazing for the price and the flavor of the meat (I highly recommend the lamb shawarma) is super rich and fresh. Cannot recommend their sandwich combo enough. After you visit, you will anxiously wait to come back!

This was my first time having Lebanese food and definitely won't be the last! It was very good, and…read moreI really enjoyed the sauces. The chicken was cooked perfectly and had excellent flavor. The grape leaves were better than I was expecting and really refreshing. I would have liked a little bit more seasoning on the chicken, but it was excellent!! The service was great , despite a slight language barrier. Very accommodating :) I will add that the inside of the restaurant was very warm. It made the 85 degree weather feel cool, haha. Would not stop me from going back, but just a heads up!

We came into Aladdin's on a Friday where there was no wait but in about halfway through, it became…read morequite busy. The restaurant has quite a few tables and is pretty popular. The staff remained collected and was not trying to push us out to open up the table. The food was amazing! You cannot order anything bad here. I was so glad we got the cheesecakes as well for dessert as it was well worth it. We truly were stuffed from this meal and even took some food home.

Our family of four were in town for the Cincinnati Open. We are huge fans of Mediterranean food and…read morethis place was just minutes away from our hotel. We shared the hummus chicken plate with pita bread and Jasmine's favorite with lamb. Both meats were tender and flavorful but they were rather small on portions. Thankfully there is plenty of hummus and pita bread which we wiped clean.

Outstanding food and service! Delicious sampler appetizer and authentic entrées…read more Baklava for dessert is a must. Owner Fahri is very attentive to make sure you have a fantastic dining experience! Highly recommended.

Came here to celebrate a birthday, but now have found a new favorite place when in town! The owner…read moreis a wonderful kind man that greeted us, checked on us often and threw in lots of complimentary items. The food was fresh, flavorful and delicious!! We got grilled octopus, humus, lamb kabobs, swordfish and moussaka. We also had my favorite desert of my entire life, pistachio baklava! Please put this hidden gem on your to do list! You won't regret it!!!

I love the food here. I took my parents and they loved it. The ambiance is good. I recommend…read moregetting the babaganoush which is great. I would come here again for sure. The service is fast as well.

Love love love everything about Hummus and Pita Grill! I…read morewent with my BFF and we ordered the chicken shawarma platter. Everything was amazing!!!! I think the chicken shawarma is the best I've ever had!!! The hummus is also delicious!! The staff is super nice!!! During the month of Ramadan, they offer a nightly buffet and I cannot wait to go!!!!