One of the best meals I've ever had. The food, atmosphere, service, decor - it was all perfect for…read morea Sunday dinner. We came into town to visit my niece and went with a group of five (family and friends). We tried a little bit of everything - fried feta, trio of dips, Greek potatoes, souvlaki, branzino, salmon, lamb chops and shrimp couscous. All absolutely outstanding. We finished off with their baklava - delicious! And a different spin on traditional baklava with a cheesecake frosting (?) on top - so good. Our server was the sweetest and on top of everything during the entire visit. He was knowledgeable about the menu and it was obvious he loves the restaurant and the people he works for. This place is an absolute gem. Everything was top notch and very authentic Greek - made including the hospitality. We left feeling like we made a connection and can't wait to come back!

My first ever restaurant experience in Cincy - everything I ate was good! I went with the lamb…read morechops, which came with a hefty price tag but didn't disappoint - the asparagus, potatoes, and chops were all hits. My dad's salmon was also delicious. However, my favorite was the bread - the olive oil + butter combo slapped. Overall, a good experience, but I need a little bit more wow for me to give the last star given the price point.

I ate here today after having our Tundra serviced at Beechmont Toyota. I was so impressed with the…read morequality of the food and of the service. I live in Verona, KY, and it's hard to find good Mediterranean food close by. I will gladly take hubby's truck in now whenever it needs service! I had the Cacik and the stuffed cabbage rolls. They were yummy. Can't wait to try everything on the menu!

HORRIBLE RESTAURANT. the waitress is rude and the food is not good at all. I come from south Italy…read moreand I have had a lot of good Mediterranean food and this restaurant is TERRIBLE. Spend your money somewhere else.

My family visited Cafe Mediterranean last night and had an outstanding experience. I feel that the…read more'personal touch' of a family owned restaurant is both unique and becoming harder to find. If this appeals to you, try this place. Their service makes you quickly feel right at home, and that continues throughout the meal. There were five of us, so we ordered several dishes to share. The hummus was fresh, the falafel was crispy on the outside and tasty, the lamb was tender, and the lahmacun ('Turkish pizza' for those that haven't tried this) was outstanding. The Lahmacun reminded me of my visit to a Turkish restaurant in Kazakhstan many years ago -- it was that good. My adult kids also had the salmon and a chicken sauté and loved both... I almost lost a finger getting a nibble. The drinks and desserts were also spot on. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and has seating to accommodate larger groups, so bring your friends and family and share. One recommendation for the Cafe -- we wish the lighting were a bit dimmer. Seemed a little bright in the main dining area. Other than that, thanks for a great night.

Our server was really sweet. They were super busy but extremely accommodating. The hummus and pita…read morepillow is absolutely amazing! I could eat it all day long. The salmon wasn't as "well done" as I would have preferred but still very good. The cooked veggies were seasoned very well too. It's a great date night spot or for a girls night. Will definitely return!

We were visiting Cincinnati from out of town and wanted to try something a little different from…read morewhat we have back home, and Truva Turkish Kitchen was a wonderful choice. The atmosphere had a relaxed elegance without feeling fancy, and after coming straight from a loud reception, the calm setting with gentle music was exactly what we needed. My colleague and I both ordered the chicken kebab dinner, and it was exceptional. The food was flavorful and tasty, the chicken was moist and deliciously seasoned, and the steamed vegetables were cooked perfectly without being mushy. We also enjoyed the Turkish tea after dinner, which was recommended to help with digestion. It was a strong black tea served in the cutest little glass cup with a handle, and we finished every drop. The staff was attentive, kind, and welcoming without being intrusive. Overall, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable dining experience, and I'd gladly return.

We came to Truva for a family dinner over the holidays. They were able to fit 14 of us comfortably…read moreand we went home stuffed! The restaurant had a nice quiet dinner ambiance-- comfortable and upscale without being stuffy. The food had great flavor, portions were generous and everything well cooked. We loved the mezze (baba ganoush was delicious) and chefs platters. The steak in particular was perfectly cooked and seasoned. For dessert my favorite was the Kunefe which you don't find everywhere! Our server Hassan was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Overall great experience and would recommend.

My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! A must try if you're visiting or in town. My go to for…read morespecial celebratory dinners. Food: 5/5 Dishes are explained as slightly larger plates than tapas style. My favorites: Wood Grilled Octopus, Crispy Falafel, Bouillabaisse. Love the Moroccan Mint Tea as well! Service: 4.7/5 Very friendly! They course out your plates for you which I always love. They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet (I.e., meats on the side to give to others at the table). On a less busy night, they offered a free toast for my birthday. I've been for other celebratory dinners here on busier nights where that hasn't happened, so it was a lovely surprise! Ambiance: 4/5 A little busy and can get loud on the weekends with table chatter, cutlery clinks, and the brick walls echoing noise around. Tables are also close together, so you can definitely hear the conversation next to you. The decor is pleasant and the lighting is soft and romantic enough that it is still a perfect date night spot! There are also a couple larger crescent booths for larger parties.

Top tier experience More food that tapas but it's a share…read morefood experience, 2-3 dishes was good for two people Service was fine Ambiance was fun

This is a family run business. I got the gyro and fries and both were excellent. It was to-go but…read morethey are very friendly. Will continue stopping in for take out!! Support businesses like these.

Delicious food and reasonably priced. You're blowing it if you don't go here. Extremely clean…read moreeating. My only "complaint" is that the chicken was ever so slightly overcooked - big deal. Besides that tiny detail everything was absolutely delicious. Will be coming back here whenever I'm in Cincinnati.

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.

I hosted 10 people for dinner here, and know that I had placed my friends in good hands. We were…read moreseated at a long table in one of the semi-private rooms. The white tablecloth, and mood lighting made for a sophisticated atmosphere. Our server was very thoughtful and on top of his game. Before everyone arrived, he added another table to the setting, saying that this way we'd have more elbow room. And the food was absolutely amazing!! An authentic blending of Mediterranean dishes. All together, a pleasant experience that made us all feel treated!!

Went tonight. Everything was amazing!! Didn't realize they were participating in Restaurant Week…read more Had the special menu. All items were full size and DELICIOUS!! Service was impeccable.

Aladdin's is quickly becoming a new favorite in our household. Everything is so fresh and…read moreflavorful. The portion sizes and prices are amazing. The pesto hummus is delicious. I absolutely love the Chicken Curry Pitza and the Mediterranean Beef Kafta Plate. I have a feeling I will like anything I order.

I came here on a weekend for lunch. Overall, service was great and our server checked on us…read moremultiple times. Restaurant was clean. I had the hummus chicken plate with pita bread. Ingredients were fresh and the hummus was smooth and creamy.

We were in for dinner a few days ago and enjoyed our meal…read more My husband ordered the Creamy Beef Fettuccini and I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate. My husband also ordered a beer. We both thought everything tasted great. My plate of Chicken Shawarma was served with warm pita, hummus, rice, tahini sauce, and Israeli salad. It was delicious and very filling. The service was also very good.

It must be nice to be the only kosher meat restaurant in a metro area because there is no…read moremotivation to provide good food or service. We are in town visiting and we went there for a nice meat meal after several days of dairy on the road. There were 6 of us at the table with 2 children. If I lived in town I would not be going back. They had 1 waitress working the entire place. She was kind enough but all she did was make excuses. We sat down at 6:15 and we did not get our hummus appetizer, which apparently they ran out of soon after, until 7:15. When we arrived there was only 2 tables occupied so it was not bustling. I am not sure how or why it took so long to prepare Hummus but given the ingredients I could have scratch cooked our entire meals in a fraction of that time. Again, when we arrived there were 2 other tables of 2 and maybe 1-2 small orders picked up during out time there. During our visit they had several more groups come in, some served before us, some getting the constant refrain, "we are out of this." It seems like there was 1 chef in the kitchen preparing all the food on their own. It is also highly problematic that they had 2 small children sitting there for an hour with not even a little bread or anything. We had to push the waitress to get the hot dogs out so they would calm down. As for the food, most of it was OK. The ribeye was properly cooked. The braised short rib was tender with a little wine flavor. The kids hot dogs were hot dogs. The chicken schwarma was flavorful. The Israeli salad was what you would expect. The green beans were overcooked, unseasoned and tasted like nothing. The worst and most impressive thing was how they got the mashed potatoes to taste like they came from a powder out of a box. I don't often leave something completely uneaten but they were inedible. How you can serve a $50 steak with such artificial swill is beyond me. I get it, they are the only option. Fail!