This was my friend and i's first authentic Mediterranean restaurant experience and we absolutely loved it! My friend's vegetarian so we were pleased to see the menu clearly marked which dishes were vegetarian or gluten free. We ordered the moujadara and the makali sandwich which were both delicious. The moujadara had the best carmalized onions ive had in years which paired nicely with the rice and lentils. The cucumber and tomato salad it came with also had a nice tangy, sour taste that we both couldnt get enough of. I would definitely order this again the next time i visit. The makali sandwich was also very good! It is more akin to a wrao but the cauliflower and eggplant was delicious with the yogurt based sauce inside. Everything was seasoned beautifully and we left feeling refreshed and satisfied. The interior was very nice and spacious. The staff was very helpful too and I appreciated how they had a dedicated parking space for customers. I cant wait to come back here next time and try the other menu options! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area craving Mediterranean food. read more

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I really enjoyed my meal. The service and ambiance were great. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

Needed this after a long day, shish-kabob, chicken and beef were all flavorful. Kind of wish the babaganoush was a bit less salty but could be personal preference. Added a side of their popular fattoush salad which was very refreshing! read more

Aladdin Restaurant - Outside - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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Lovely service, friendly, but not too much attention. Great food, fresh, perfect spices and large portions. The felafel salad was especially good and so much I could have the leftovers for another meal. It's simple but clean. We'll definitely go again when we're in Reading area. read more

Food -- EXCELLENT Service -- a bit slow, our waitress was young, but we were the only ones there, and had to wait for our water and iced teas. I think we had to ask twice Ambiance -- relaxing Don't miss the baba ghanouj or the dessert with cotton candy! read more

First time in after the current owners have taken over. Here many times before and really like the new decor over the old. Seems to have more seating as well. The food before was good, new owners have improved the dishes even more. Menu is smaller, but all the important dishes are here. Had the app combo with a pick three, baba ghanoush, cheese rolls and a pepper walnut dip I won't attempt to spell, lol. All were solid, baba was great. They use the same style pita as before in a plastic bag. Wife ordered the kebab sampler, I did the lamb kebab. Kebabs done perfectly, lamb one was really tender and her chicken one was especially flavorful. Served with a decent amount of pilaf and sides to pick from. Don't forget to order the garlic sauce for the Kebabs, killer. Quite a few new desserts to pick from. I had the one with fried bread in a syrup covered with a type of thick cream and pistachios, wife had another that was kind of a custard with some type of shredded wheat on top. Both awesome, big difference.vover the baklava we usually get. Finished off with Turkish coffee (not on menu). The whole experience was great, an owner waited the table, great guy. Baba was so good, had to get a take out order, lol. IMO, the restaurant is better than before. read more

Extremely patient with me while I was explaining what I was looking for. If you love Dubai chocolate and fruit this restaurant has the most amazing ones. So delicious. Can't wait to go back for a meal read more

Oh. My. Goodness!!! Hands down, the best Mediterranean restaurant I've ever eaten at! The rack of lamb knocked me out! Soooo tender and well-seasoned. The owner is such a gem, as well. Answered all of our questions enthusiastically, and we left with even more appreciation of their authentic cuisine. Very clean and attractive yet casual decor, too. No need to dress up, just come as you are and you'll feel right at home. Don't miss out on Aladdin's. Though it's over an hour away from us, we'll be back many times for sure! read more

Great food in a laid back atmosphere. It's easy to taste several dishes or enjoy an entree. Delicious sandwiches and a wonderful selection of authentic food. read more

Came by on a weeknight with some friends and had the place virtually to ourselves. Excellent flavors, including a wonderful tabouleh. Order the homemade aish al saraya for dessert and thank me later. :-) read more

The service and food was amazing. Our server was very informative and made sure we had the best experience. The ambiance added to our experience and I couldn't recommend the restaurant enough . We will be coming back and make this a go-to restaurant for our family. read more

Excellent service, amazing food and very nice staff. Will return for sure . Good was made to order and the quality of the food was top notch! read more

My husband and I ate at Aladdin Restaurant this past weekend. It was our first time there. The owner greeted us and asked if we knew what we wanted, we were having a hard time deciding on sides to pick. The owner offered to give us a small sample of each so we co pick out two of our favorite. After trying all of the sides it was so hard to choose just 2! All of it was delicious. The hummus was one of the best I had. They wrapped each pita, to keep them fresh and soft. Our main course was fantastic, the portions allowed for us to take leftovers home. We had a wonderful experience , I felt like I was part of their family, they treated us with wonderful service. I'm planning my next visit back as we live an hour away. This restaurant is hands down worth the drive. Thank You, Aladdin. read more

Aladdin Restaurant - Main - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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Stopped here to meet with family who'd been here before. AMAZING food. Super friendly staff. I'll be back for sure if we're passing through again! read more

This restaurant boasts not only respectful and friendly, attentive service, but a beautifully cozy atmosphere as well as some seriously satiating comfort food. Vegetarians and meat eaters alike can bask in some really fulfilling fares. As someone who appreciates Mediterranean cuisine in general, I found that this REALLY hit the spot, and some dishes left me speechless with joy (the fattoush alone just felt like HOME, like a big warm hug. The hummus and baba ganoush were WONDERFULLY GOOD, creamy, garlicky, happiness. The desserts were a huge plus .) I would highly recommend this restaurant to any friend (or foe, frankly. It's just a really good restaurant.) read more

Greeted and seated immediately and order taken quickly, tasty food out of the kitchen in no time and a delicious dessert to finish things off. Very pleased. read more

The food here consistently exceeds expectations, offering a delightful experience with every visit. The staff goes above and beyond, always greeting customers with warmth and ensuring exceptional service, making it a favorite spot for many. read more

I can't remember if I already reviewed this fine establishment but here is an update. Still as good as it was when it opened under new management! The food is always reliably tasty and authentically prepared. We had a house guest last week and ordered take away (first time) appetizers to accompany our home-cooked moussaka. Our world-traveled guest thought the several appetizers were also home made by us. So good. Thanks for the cheat, Chef! ; ) read more

Just went to Aladdin with four of us. Truly an amazing all around experience! Sam and Judy helped us with the menu and guided us to choose some great options, as well as telling us their story! They seriously changed this from a "dinner" to an experience! The food was amazing! Atmosphere was great, service was great and food was also great. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Service was terrible. Young waitress kept using the excuse she was new, but no one was assisting her. We ran out of beverages 3 times and the last time we had to ask for it we never saw her again. When the food was brought out, no words were spoken, just showing us the food and we were to know who got what. We had to walk to the counter to check out and then we were asked what our table number was. How do we know??? This will definitely be a place I will NOT return to. read more

We got the vegetarian platter so we could try a little bit of a lot of things. It was wonderful. The cold items came out right away, with the tabouleh a particular favorite. The hot items came out after a brief wait (they had to be cooked, after all) and the cheese wraps knocked our socks off. Can't wait to go back the next time we're in town. read more

A good selection of middle eastern food, fresh and well prepared. Maybe a little pricy, but you get authentic, so it's worth it! The staff is friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I'd definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Delicious food! The services are attentive and friendly. Food is prepared when ordered so it isn't fast food. read more

We heard this restaurant was remodeled and under new ownership. We decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is bright and airy and the revamping definitely was amazing. The new owner came out to introduce himself, and we had a nice chat. How often does that happen? The food has improved along with everything else. The flavors were incredible and the fresh entrees were bursting with flavor. So if you are looking for a pleasant atmosphere, great service, wonderful people and fantastic food, this is the place. read more

I one thousand percent love Aladdin. Such quality amazing Mediterranean food. Started with the hummus and wow that was insane. Then got the beef shawarma wrap and now I try to find beef shawarma wraps anytime I can. So happy for this spot exposing me to what I was kissing out on. The restaurant is also super adorable!! read more

Aladdin Restaurant - Hummus!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Dined there with to friends on 07/30/2025. Top of the line restaurant. It is Syrian food. If you are mostly familiar with Lebanese cuisine, this will seem very familiar, but has it's own character. The dining area is open, clean, and comfortable. You won't feel crowded even if the diing area is fully occupied. The atmosphere is casual. We loved that they play Arabic love songs, not so loud as to be intrusive, but just enough to bring upbeat melody to the meal. Also, the restaurant is very easy to get to, being on a main street and the parking lot is directly out front. The food is worth taking a long drive. I came from 80 miles away and my friends traveled 50 miles. The portions are generous, but not wasteful. You will not leave hungry. Everything tasted extraordinarily fresh. The veggie stuffed grape leaves are home made by them. They were warm, with fluffy rice, and properly spiced. The cheese rolls, deep fried, were light, delicate, and creamy. The ful moudoumas was 100% authentic. The tabouleh was the best I've ever eaten by far. I had the lamb saute entry. The vegetables were cooked to crisp tender, bright and colorful while the the lamb was tender and flavorful. Nothing burnt. The rice pilaf is fluffy, not sticky, and delicately flavored. No artificial chicken broth coloring or flavoring. My friends had the chicken and beef shwarma sandwiches. I loved my meal, but I'm ordering the beef shwarma next time (they gave me a bite). They were awesome. Beverages for us were iced rose water (correctly proportioned flavor), and Arabic coffee and tea, served as you would be in a restaurant in Syria. The desserts were incredible. We ordered the Aish Al Saraya and the ice cream with Ghazel Banat. It was just the sweetest ending to a great meal. The staff is very warm and friendly. It makes you happy to be there. I'm going to be eating there again. read more

Amazing food, great ambiance with Middle East motifs and very nice and quick service.

Food was great. Service was good too. Great variety of options. Portions weren't too big.

My bestie & I decided to spoil ourselves. We drive a long way to eat here. There was a sign on the door when we arrived. Please update your hours on Yelp! read more

Aladdin Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

It was high rated but... Too salty, over priced, small portion,... but the waitress was super nice. Taste: The shrimps were too salty. I complained about it of course. No reply from the chef tho. Variety: Meat, seafood, vegetarian, ... Price: Lunch $15- Portion: Smaller than I expected. Parking lot: Free. Location: at the edge of main street. read more

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We tried several items, and the food was delicious. The owners are two brothers, who have great personalities. Support these guys! They add variety with the food choices in West Reading. We are vegan and there were a lot of options. read more

Aladdin is a solid spot for Mediterranean food in the heart of Reading. It doesn't appear to be too inviting from the outside, but don't be fooled! I visited yesterday with a group and we all genuinely enjoyed our meals! Outdoor seating was pleasant on a sunny day, and the patio was spacious. My tabouleh was very fresh, not overly saturated in oil and had high notes of lemon juice and garlic which came through nicely. Probably one of the best I've ever had. I ordered the chicken kebab dinner; the chicken itself was just about average. The meat was cooked through just fine, although I did feel the need to add a bit of salt. The rice pilaf which it sat atop was perfect! Super soft with just the right of mild spice coming through, this I devoured. The pita for the table was bland. It was lacking flavor and didn't have the thickness/puffiness that I was looking for; not bad by any means, just underwhelming. My husband enjoyed his shrimp dinner and said it was very flavorful. My baklava was flaky and sweet, exactly the way it should be! I enjoyed the crumbled pistachio ontop. The only thing I will say was that our server was forgetful (she first forgot to bring tahini sauce to the table, she had to come back outside to ask again what my husband ordered and then at the end completely forgot to bring out my dessert.) She was sweet, but mentioned to us that she was overwhelmed and the establishment was understaffed. To be honest, there was only one other couple outside on the patio besides us, so I'm not too sure about that. Overall, we enjoyed our lunch and would stop by again if we were back in town! read more

Aladdin Restaurant - Chicken Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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This place deserves 6 stars at least!! The food was authentic (says my girlfriend who lived in Turkey). and delicious. Everything was fresh made with fresh ingredients for the perfect flavors and spices of the Mediterranean. The portions were generous but not overdone. The service was impeccable. This is a true hidden gem Don't rush through this meal. Savor every single flavor. read more

Wasn't impressed Expected better flavor Veggies was cut to big and taste was blah The panini bread appetizer was good also they didn't have any good drinks not sure if I'll go back read more

We had an amazing dinner at Aladdin this evening. Everything was incredible! For appetizers we had falafel, stuffed grape leaves and bruschetta. Aladdin's bruschetta is very flavorful and a must try! If you haven't tried it you are missing out! For entrees we ordered the Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Sauté and Chicken Sauté. They were all equally delicious. It is apparent that everything they make is from the best and freshest ingredients. And, to make a delicious meal even better, our server was super friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend giving Aladdin a try! read more

Eating here was a great experience. The server was friendly and helpful, the food came quickly and was delicious. We shared the Aladdin's Platter, which had a variety of different dishes and there were enough leftovers for us to each enjoy for lunch the next day. We will definitely come back. read more

Food was good but not mind blowing. Service was good. I got the falafel wrap but it wasn't out of this world.

I love their food and their service. The atmosphere there is amazing. Thank you for being such good people

The first thing that threw me off was that they did not provide free water. Instead, you have to buy bottled water. Next, all of the main dinner entrees were priced up around the 25-28 dollar mark. We tried both the beef and chicken shwarma. Unfortunately, both were extremely bland and dry. Neither meat seemed marinated or seasoned well at all. The rice provided was bad also. It seemed as if it was undercooked, dehydrated, or just poor quality rice. The serving size itself was below average given the price and quality of the food. Service was very kind and promptly. Unfortunately, the quality, quantity, and price of the food is here is extremely lacking. read more

Bit of a hit or miss with this place but nice to see diverse cuisine locally. Sometimes their hummus comes out too watery like old left overs but other times its fantastic. read more