Location; Super cute little place, sat in the front area next to the window that looks out on High Street. Food; EVERYTHING was fresh, crisp and delivered to the table as ordered. Started with the Pesto Hummus, with pita VERY good. Main dish I ordered was Jasmine's Favorite with Chicken Tawook, it was very tasty but be just a bit to much ingredients in my rice. Will go back again and order with more simple rice dish. Service; Our server Naomi was amazing, and very helpful. read more

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Quant..via the server made our lunch truly special today! Sweet, attentive, and graceful in every way, Quan's service was impeccable. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. We can't wait to return--and hope Quan will be our server again!" If you want, I can also make an e read more

So we ended up here by accident - a last minute change when we realized Lavash Cafe is closed Mondays. BUT Alladin's is not. YAY! To start off, parking is super convenient - a major bonus after not getting to eat with friends recently downtown when I just couldn't find a place to park after circling the restaurant for 10-15 minutes. There were 4 of us and I was first one there. I was seated in a booth near the door - perfect so I could flag down the others as they arrived. I had peeked at the menu prior to arriving so I knew there was plenty of things (salads) I liked. Having been burned too many times recently on the price of drinks and lack of good service for refills, I opted for water. In my heart, I really wanted a Diet Pepsi - but oh well. One person had a mask on to not get sick as her hubby was having surgery - so she didn't order. The rest of us got salads. I ordered one of the pricier ones -which turned out to be a mistake. The salads the other 2 ladies got looked so much better - they came in bowls and have more fixings. Lesson learned. However, they did have oil and vinegar - YAY! - and my salad was simply fine. The other ladies clearly enjoyed their salads as they ate every bite (as I did, too). Our waitress was super nice and did an excellent job. Once we were all there and ordered, we got our food in decent time. We were on separate checks which did not present any problem. My bill was $20 even - for a salad and very generous tip. Will I come back? Maybe. And next time I know exactly what to order. I have a feeling I will like this place better than the others in Clintonville we will probably visit next. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Chicken salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Enjoyed the Superfood Salad. Way too much food for me. Couldn't even finish half this salad. Loved the ingredients, especially the walnuts. Usually get the Loubie Plate and V-nine soup. Wanted to try something new this time. Same excellent service and ambiance I expect from Alladin's. Please open one in northern NJ. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Superfood salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've actually been here once before but the occasion was so forgettable (I think I came in just for takeaway soup or something; I don't know) I forgot to write a review. So I decided to return for Restaurant Week Winter 2023. For $20, I got small hummus w/ hot sauce, chicken pitza, and baklava lady fingers for dessert. Normally, a la carte - according to their online menu, those items cost $20.25. So I saved a quarter I guess. I noticed too they charged me a $1.50 service charge on top of that. In the end I paid more than the normal prices. Isn't that antithetical to the point of Restaurant Week? Anyway, the food was good (the baklava was my favorite but I wouldn't say no to a second helping of the pitza), the service was fine, and the ambience was acceptable (is it really bright in there or is it just me?). read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Chicken Pitza - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Amazing food and great atmosphere. The service is always a 10 and place to help me with my Mediterranean cravings.

Aladdin's!!! Everything is delicious--you really can't go wrong. They also have lots of dietary friendly options. I arrived to pick up an order my partner had placed online and said I was also looking for a dessert. My partner had listed that I had a dairy allergy on the online order (I don't actually, just lactose intolerant), and the manager was quick to point out vegan options in the dessert case. When I explained the dessert was for a friend, she had recommendations for her favorites with dairy. I wish I could remember her name, because she was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. I got the mujadara power salad for the first time, and it was so good I've already tried to re-create it at home. Lots of lentils and hummus. A whole meal on its own, I was stuffed by the end. They also have some really yummy soups that are not to be overlooked. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Mujadara power salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I got some Uber Eats delivered from Aladdin's consisting of an order of falafel and chicken shawarma griller. The falafel wasn't the best. The pieces were on the mushy side and the exterior wasn't crispy enough to provide a contrasting texture. My chicken, on the other hand, was quite good. The wrap contained large chunks of chicken and fresh vegetables and it was quite tasty. My companion got the beef and rice and complained that it was dry and had an odd flavor. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Falaffel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was my first visit to this aladdin's. I've eaten at other locations but not in the recent past. This location is now my favorite. It is bright cheery and very clean. There is plenty of parking behind the building. I had lunch here with 2 friends. We got hummus with a side of veggies and also a small order of falafel for appetizers. The hummus was fresh and delicious. The veggies were also fresh, crisp and varied. Celery, carrots, tomatoes, Cukes, pickled watermelon and pickle slices. This was a small order and we had plenty to take home. The pita was tasty and came to the table right after we sat down. For meals we had chicken salad salad, a new dish called genie's combo plate that had well-seasoned chicken, Lebanese veggie salad, hummus, fried cauliflower turnips , and a beef sharma roll up. All delicious and huge servings. Everyone went home with half a meal. Don't forget dessert which we got to go for later. Extensive desserts to choose from variety of cheesecake, tiramisu, chocolate peanut butter cake, carrot cake, grandmas chocolate layer cake and gluten-free chocolate torte. I can also recommend their lentil soup which is my go to first course but since we got appetizers I skipped soup. Anita was our server and she was attentive and knowledgeable. read more

Amazing food delicious nice people nice service nice ambiance I love it I prefer for everyone

Amazing spot for Mediterranean food ! The food is so fresh and delicious ! Made to order ! The vegetarian platter was amazing !!! And they seemed to have amazing dessert choices as well ! Will go back to explore those ;-) read more

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Aladdins for many years was my favorite Middle Eastern food joint, but I'm not nearly as enthusiastic about them as I used to be. The food is good, but not top notch. (I think Lavash just down the street is way better). The portion size is small, especially their rolled pitas. The service can be good, or it can be catastrophically slow. (I've had multiple lunch visits run way over my lunch break over the years.) The parking situation here isn't that great either. If some friends wanted to meet here, I'd be alright with that. However, I don't think I would go out of my way to recommend this place. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Mediterranean lamb plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We first ordered from here during their Valentine's Day deal that was maybe a little too popular because my husband ended up waiting over an hour there even after they said it was ready to be picked up. They were super apologetic and ended up giving us a gift card that we used for weeks after! Run, don't walk and get yourself some baklava cheesecake! It's delicious- not too sweet and one piece is more than enough for 2 people. A great local Lebanese spot, just be prepared to wait a little if you order to go! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Carrot cake and chocolate torte - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've worked for Aladdins when I was a teenager over 20 years ago. I love the food. It's usually my go to when I don't know what I want but this location has a serious problem with food consistency. I don't know if they try to save money or what but the chili I got this time and the two previous time's doesn't even have a tomato or chili flavor because it so watered down. I think this was my last visit unfortunately. Other locations are a bit to far to fill my after work dinner needs. The money I work for is to valuable to me to throw down the drain for some terribly made food. I feel bad for the servers most, because they suffer the most when the issues come from the back of the house. read more

First time at this location- it will be my last. I'm vegetarian and gluten intolerant. It isn't easy and I know it's not the easiest for restaurants either. I wanted the vegetarian platter (which is an appetizer that I wanted it as my meal), asked if instead of tabouli (gluten) I could sub something else. The waitress went and asked and came back and told me no (I did make her aware of why I needed the substitute). I instead ordered the falafel salad. It came out with no cheese, I asked her where the feta was, she went to ask and came back and told me the cheese is an up upcharge (even though it doesn't state that on the menu). My salad was so bland: the dressing had no flavor, the falafel had no flavor, and the rest was just lettuce. Really disappointing for an $11 salad. My wine was not good (tasted like it was a long ago opened bottle). My friends also said their food had no flavor. I understand things are more expensive now, but there are a lot of other places similar to alladins that I will continue to go to instead of here. read more

I love this place! I use to go to the ones in Cleveland and so this gives me a little taste from home. The pics were taken after I started stuffing my face so these pics are not necessarily the correct portion size. We got the hummus, kibbie, falafel, dawali, chicken shawarma (not pictured), mujadara plate, cassata cake, carrot cake, and large assortment of baklava. I normally do not like vegetarian dawali but these ones are really good! They bring back lots of childhood memories for me. Kibbie is always one of my favorites. The thing that stands out for me is the falafel. At most places it is kinda bland but they make it flavorful. I didn't care too much for the cassata cake but my husband liked it. The food was consistent with the locations in Cleveland. I can't wait to go back! read more

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The hummus and Genie's Combo Plate were good! And the portion is good for the price. Their baked goods were good too!

Aladdin's reliably serves some of the best value you can get for your fast-casual money. It's inexpensive, healthy, and most importantly, it tastes great. My particular favorites are the various "pitzas" and their vegetarian platters--and I say that as an omnivore! I also love ordering from Lavash--their Mediterranean competitor a few doors down the street--because I think that Aladdin's and Lavash complement each other. Each does something that the other doesn't offer. Pro tip: if you like spicy food, get extra hot sauce. If you like dessert, check out their offerings--their decidedly Western-style cakes are surprisingly on point and the baklava assortment is always good. read more

Spend w little more and just go to Lavash. The last two times I've ordered takeout from this location it took FOREVER. Tonight i ordered online at 720pm.. it said my order would be ready at 750pm. My friend left at 740 to pick up our food.. i text her at 815pm asking if she was lost. her reply was "this is taking forever and im just leaving now". Turns out the food wasn't ready for pickup, they obviously forgot about it, and didn't rush to get it done. Evidently there were only three table in the restaurant.. but a number of people waiting on their pickup orders. She sat there for almost 30 minutes waiting on an order that I referee 25 minutes prior to that. So an hour Overall. The meat was dry and overdone. Oh, and my bowels were a mess the next day. I will not be going back. read more

Despite the stupid name of this local chain, I think the food is delicious and appealing to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. My friend is a regular here, and I can see why. We shared... hummus and pitta, an order of stuffed grape leaves, chicken shawarma, a gyro, and a seared tuna salad. Lots of side sauces came with these items and really enhanced the meal. Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. The prices were decent for the quality and portions, and the restaurant itself is cute. The place was PACKED for a Sunday afternoon, which probably explains the panicked server and length of time it took to get our food. I'd go back for sure. read more

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I absolutely love this place. Their hummus is the smoothest ever. You can't go wrong ordering their Taza chicken salad. I love their chicken pizza and the sharama pizza as well. I am not a big venturer on trying new things but this place is great. Far from where I live I will make the drive when I get the craving for their hummus with the hot sauce. read more

If you're looking for a quick bite, go elsewhere. I was questioned on my wrong order, and followed by absent servers to correct said mistake. I recommend Aab or any other location. read more

Love the food, but EVERY SINGLE TIME I order carry out it is late. I've started to go pick it up 5 minutes after the time they say it's going to be ready, but it's STILL LATE. This isn't rocket science. read more

I usually enjoy my time at Aladdin's. Today I found the hummus to be neutral tasting and the dawhali to be soggy. The bill was About five to eight dollars more than I expected. I'm not sure if they raised the prices or not but it was quite expensive for average tasting food. It might just have been a bad day. read more

I was impressed by my order at this Aladdin's Eatery. It was better than average Mediterranean food and it didn't cost too much. There are many choices for vegetarians, so it's also really healthy. It's in a nice neighborhood. The service was not too slow. I like all the food at Aladdin's Eatery, but the best is the falafel wrap. It has really big pieces of falafel, with a creamy and thick tahini sauce, and is topped with cucumbers and tomatoes. The hummus is better than a lot of Mediterranean restaurants in Columbus. It's super creamy and is garnished with kalamata olives. It also has good baba ghannouch. These are both really good with the chips or on sandwiches. It also has a really good tabbouli salad. It's really crunchy and not soggy like a lot are. They have many healthy choices here. It has a pretty big menu. The vegetable soup is also good when it's cold. It has lots of lentils and bits of carrots and tomatoes. There are some good beverages too. It has some fresh juices and blueberry and strawberry smoothies. There are so many good choices it's hard to choose. It's about $10 for a meal so it's not cheap but everything has always been really good. They do have some less healthy items. All the baklava and cakes are displayed in a case at the front. They have many good looking ones so you can look while waiting for your order. I recommend Aladdin's Eatery to anyone who likes good Mediterranean food. It has a big menu and many healthy items. The falafel is the one thing you have to try. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Pay attention!!! Be sure to check your change and ask for a receipt! I was distracted on the phone and was told my change was $7.50 when in fact it was $8.50 after I just looked at my receipt and was shorted a $1! The food was disgusting and better believe I won't ever return to that place. I should have known I was being shorted by the cashier because he didn't want to give me a receipt and I paid cash! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Em our server was the best ever please request her she was a sooooo nice we will be leaving a big tip. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Always excellent quality. I was impressed yesterday when coming to pick up an order - it took a little longer than expected due to some complication, but the manager gracefully offered us ice waters while we waited and was very attentive to our order. I wanted to acknowledge her standout service! (She deserves a raise) read more

Dropped in one afternoon because my husband wanted me to try authentic Mediterranean food. Restaurant had no ac so we sat outside where there was a nice breeze. No one knew much about their dishes (deal breaker) which was frustrating. They weren't busy at all so maybe that should have been a sign. Our food was cold! Very disappointing. Will not be returning sadly. read more

Interesting establishment. I've been wanting to try Aladdin's for years, so I posted a UYE. When we got to the restaurant, it want busy yet, so we were seated right away. I decided on an appetizer and meal: Baba Ganoush and Mediterranean Lamb Plate. This dinner did not score high for me. Why? A few things: smoked flavor, tart/bitter taste, and overcooked meat. I did not like the prominent smoked flavor of the Baba. It lingered in my mouth, which left my taste buds in disappointment. I've never had a thing for smoked food, period. The Baba also was quite tarty - made me pucker and shiver, yuck! I could not taste the eggplant. The lamb plate was nothing to brag about either. The chucks of lamb were overcooked a bit. The rice and nut mix could have used some moisture. I was nervous that the cinnamon would be overwhelming. It wasn't. However, this dish didn't have bold flavors, like I was expecting. Our waitress was polite and checked in at just the right points. But the flavors left in my mouth after trying the dishes was too much to come out on top. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Baba ganoush - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is more like a 2.5 star, but since we had pretty nice service, I'll bump it up to a 3. It's been about two and a half years since I last stepped foot in an Aladdin's, and it happened to be this one coincidentally. Even though I lived in Olentangy Village, it took a while for me to check out this place, and the first time I went (aka the last time I went prior to this) I wasn't very impressed. I had their beef kafta rolls, and it just didn't taste that great, so this time around I stayed away from it. There was a few of us there for a meet up, so I was able to try a few of the appetizer dishes. I ordered the falafel and was not a fan. It was way denser than most falafel I eat (maybe too pureed), and two of them was more than enough to make me full. I tried the baba ganoush, which had a bit of a smoky flavor to it, and I thought that was the best of the apps. The Foole was just okay. I wish they'd give you better pita to dip instead of just store bought thinly cut slices. I went with the lamb as my main course, and they really didn't provide a whole lot of it. The meat was cooked pretty well done and cut into pretty small pieces, and they never gave me the option of how I'd like it cooked. The rice had a hint of cinnamon, and I didn't mind that. The garlic sauce that came with it was pretty tasty as well. For dessert they had a number of cheesecakes and a signature chocolate cake with mousse layering in the middle. I went with a Kit Kat cheesecake, because how could that be bad? It wasn't great; it wasn't terrible, but it was incredibly rich, and I couldn't finish it. Ranajoy had ordered the signature cake, which I had a bite of, and it didn't do much for me either. At the end of the day, I'm probably not going to be back to Aladdin's again unless I'm forced to. I don't know if it's just this spot in particular that's lackluster, but I'm willing to bet the majority of the chain is the same. The quality of ingredients is just not there for me, and I could understand if the pricing was a bit lower, but it's not. If you're looking for Mediterranean fare in Columbus, there are just so many other options that are better and cheaper. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Kit Kat Cheesecake - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped in for a late lunch earlier this week. Service was good and pleasant. Hummus was super fast- heavy on the tahini and low on the garlic and lemon. Served with the pitas that are used as the wraps. The hummus was not as balanced as I like in mine. (I'm still going with Pita House in Bexley tops the columbus hummus scene.). It was pretty smooth here though. House salad- The arugula was a nice touch in the salad itself. House dressing, tasty for sure. Super tasty it you get a lemon to squeeze on it. The lemon helped the house dressing be what it wanted to be. Spicy Kafta wrap- undercooked beef. Spots of overly pink meat throughout both pieces. After I saw pink in the wrap, I dissected the other kofta too. I'm not pro-well done beef but, when consuming ground beef at a place that I know nothing about their meat sources (and there's not a disclaimer of potentially undercooked meat), I want my meat throughly cooked. It was possibly undercooked because there wasn't enough beef in it to cook evenly. Was heavy, heavy on green (parsley perhaps) and maybe a filler. Before I notice the undercooked beef, I'd taken say four bites. In those four bites I didn't find the 'spicy' that was in the dish's name. The wrap was super crunchy. Like cracker flakey crunch. In the end, I showed the waiter the undercooked beef in my wrap. He comped it on the ticket, which was appreciated. I was asked if I wanted something else but at that point I was over Aladdin's. Undercooked meat aside, I prefer the product that's being produced at the restaurant that's only a parking lot away. With so many restaurant options in C-Bus I cannot say for a positive that I'd return for another meal. read more

Aladdin's has really good desserts but I wasn't impressed with my mediterranean lamb plate, especially for $15.00! read more

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Such a wonderful place to dine. We had tabbuleah salad with grilled chicken and a tuna rollup read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Heath bar cheesecake - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I have visited Aladdin's multiple times and have never had a bad experience. The service has always been quick and courteous, and the atmosphere is warm and comforting. At this location, they have artwork by local artists for sale of various mediums. The food is very good. They have a great variety of vegetarian and vegan options, and you can spend anywhere as low as $5.95 to $30 for a meal. This time I had their Farmer's Pitza and Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake. Both were amazing. The desserts are also to die for. They have types of cheesecake that you won't even find on The Cheesecake Factory menu, and The server will take the time to go through each item in the refrigerated case in the front. Overall you can find something delicious for any budget and diet in a cozy environment with friendly staff. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Farmer's Pitza - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Food was good. The wait for a simple carry out order was really long and there weren't many people ahead of me. The manager came over to ask the name on my order after a decent amount of time had passed (best I could tell there was only my order and a food delivery service order in the kitchen at this point). The manager was attentive, and friendly, both of which led me to not particularly mind that I was waiting. But then he added a complimentary Baklava to my order - which I'm sure he found to be kind - but I just had ordered a very healthy and all vegan dinner so I couldn't eat it anyways.. I would have preferred a napkin and utensils.. I'd call this a 3 star but everyone gets an off night. I'll give it another shot or two before writing them off. read more

Great for a quick lunch or dinner in Clintonville. Whatever you get, get it with the hot sauce. I'm a big fan of their kebab plates when I go for dinner, but their rolled pitas are a great option for lunch when you want a portable sandwich or wrap and are all burrito-ed out. The lamb rolled pita is my go-to, it's got a delicious pickled veggie thing going on that complements the lamb and yogurt-based sauce really well. Service is always consistent, quick, and friendly, and the food is great. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Clintonville - Baklava cheesecake! Delish. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was my first time eating here. I ordered the lunch special. For $6.99 I got a massive bowl of soup and a side salad. The soup was half lentil and half vegetarian chili and it was both delicious and filling. The salad was very flavorful and there was just the right amount of dressing. The ambiance was very surprising from what I expected from the outside. I was very pleased. Overall I will be back. read more

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The food is ok, but waaaay overpriced for what you get. On my most recent visit, I got a Shish kabob rolled pita, and it only had three chunks of meat, one of which was too fatty to eat. The rest was lettuce and a couple of pieces of tomato. I finished lunch hungry, disappointed and $10 poorer. The one thing I will say is worth the cost here is the garlic sauce (65 cents extra, of course). read more

Bad first time experience here. Very rude customer service, the pictures on the ordering website looked nothing like the food. I came to pick up 2 orders and when I walked in there were 2 girls working, they looked young and they didn't greet me or spoke to me at all just continued talking amongst each other. A guy walked in about 3 minutes after me and one of the girls kindly greeted him and asked him "what can I help you with?" I looked around like I guess I'm invisible. The other girl asked me "are you waiting for something" I just laughed and said yea 2 orders. The food is not flavorful and sloppy. I hope the other locations are better. The smoothies were good though. Baba ganoush very oily but not bad, spicy cauliflower barely breaded and fried, kidney bean chilli had no flavor, salad dressing very oily, pita bread is hard and cold, pita wraps sloppy, veggies on pita pizza not cooked. read more