Aladdins, specifically in Grandview, is just phenomenal. Little backstory: I work for a large corporate company and scheduled a catering delivery with another restaurant. Long story short, the other restaurant dropped the ball and entirely neglected our $500 catering order, leaving my office without the lunch I'd already paid for. I called Aladdin's in Grandview and the manager, Dean, immediately started a catering order AND made arrangements for delivery- done and ready within 20 minutes. Aladdin's not only serves excellent food, but they saved the day and earned a lifelong customer to this location. read more

I tried Aladdin's for another restaurant week special, and it was a hit! The deal was incredible & I got a full meal & taste of the place! If you're unsure what to get, or are looking for a variety, the flavor savor special is the way to go! I char grilled flavor on the chicken & beef is just the right amount; and they're both tender and cooked excellently! The rice is fluffy & flavorful & having the salata & falafel in the dish made it all the better! The hummus & pita is great, and you HAVE to get the hot sauce with this (and for everything else) it is a game changer and absolutely delicious!! The baklava is light & the perfect way to end a great meal! read more

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Aladdin's Eatery Columbus has some seriously good vegan options. We had the lentil soup. Spicy cauliflower, falafel pizza and falafel rolled pita and... wait for it... vegan pistachio baklava... chef kiss read more

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I would give the food a 5, the ambiance a 3 and the service an up-and-down 4. I've ordered takeout from Aladdin's before, but everything tasted better dining in. The baba gannouj and spicy cauliflower were terrific appetizers. The beef shawarma and chicken mishwi with their respective sides were really, really good. Judiciously pairing them with the lemon tahini, garlic, and spicy sauces on the side make the dishes special - especially the garlic sauce. Between our apps/mains and our desserts was a long service gap. It was to the point where I had to go to the front counter to see if someone could find our server. Perhaps she was on break, but we weren't made aware and no one covered her, so it was a little frustrating. To her credit, she was good when she wasn't AWOL, but this was a notable part of the experience. Once we got the desserts, the tiramisu was good but the baklava trailed it in both size and taste. But on my way out, their dessert case had a several cakes that tempted me to take some home. Maybe next time. read more

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I ordered delivery from this location. My order consisted of the Hummus Falafel Roll, Dawali(grape leaves), and Pomegranate Green Tea. The roll was "okay" the falafel in it were on the dry side. The grape leaves were absolutely delicious; I could eat a few orders of these. For some reason, I was expecting the tea to be sweet, but it comes unsweetened. Also, I didn't get the "pomegranate" notes in the green tea, seemed like a regular green tea to me. read more

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We sat outside on a nice summer evening for a family dinner. It was a nice experience, the hostess accommodated us wanting an outside table, the waitress was prompt and the food was really delicious. We each got a different item and everyone's food was super tasty. I got the flavor savor special. read more

Food is gas I get it about once a week for dinner. I tend to get takeout and it's ready very quick ~15 minutes.

Lovely, personable service. Excellent recommendations from the server. Dining area immaculate. Particularly good hummus (something I have been eating and enjoying for over 40 years and this is some of the best I have had). We came in for dinner essentially at random and we could not be happier! read more

Aladdin's greatest achievement is their consistency. I have eaten at several locations, tried various things, had lunch and dinner - the food is always very fresh and full of flavor. The staff is really polite and friendly as well. They hire the nicest people! They are currently participating in Columbus Restaurant Week and doing a 3 course meal for $20. Great deal for lots of food. Aladdin's has even made me a cauliflower fan. The fried cauliflower is out of this world delicious. It tastes like a decadent treat, but you are just eating veggies. The chicken was cooked perfectly as usual and the hummus might be the best in Columbus IMO. The tiramisu was not as successful. It had no flavor of coffee at all and was way too sweet. It sort of tasted like plain cheesecake. I would skip dessert next time and just eat more hummus! read more

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We love Aladdin's! They have the creamiest hummus around and simply cannot be beat with the hot sauce. We also got the Lebanese salata which I usually get topped with chicken. Today I tried a kabob rolled pita and it was to die for. The staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean and nice read more

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Aladdin's has befome a bit of a staple for me in Columbus. Its a casual eatery but has ample space for a quicker, sit down meal. Staff has always been very kind and attentive, especially as I've always come when very few people are dining in. Food wise, I haven't had a bad item on the menu. Everything I've tried always comes very well seasoned and is very affordable for the taste and portion sizes. From various wraps, to plates, to their "pit-zas" I've never been disappointed! read more

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

This place has really out done themselves - from the food, quality of food, to pricing, and location! I truly enjoyed the boppin' little shopping plaza this place sits in. I would enjoy dinning in and getting to go orders from here in the future. I ordered Beef Shawarma Pita Roll! It was so delicious, fresh, and filling; and my friend ordered Jasmine's Favorite! What is intriguing me to come back in their green mint chocolate cake and baklava. The staff was also super friendly and kind! read more

Aladdin's is a perfect lunch or dinner spot in Grandview. Plenty of parking spaces in the parking lot adjacent to it or parallel parking out front on Grandview Ave. Service is always exceptional. There are plenty of healthy food options at affordable prices. I've enjoyed their bowls, salads, soups, smoothies, cauliflower, and especially their hummus! Definitely recommend! read more

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

Recently had take out from Aladdin's and was just a little disappointed. For starters, we got two entrees and just those alone were roughly $60 and they consisted of a few pieces of protein and then mostly an assortment of rice and veggies which tasted like they had been sitting around for a few hours. We also got baklava as a dessert but was disappointed that it didn't seem to be made in house and instead came prepackaged. Doubt we return. read more

I love Aladdin's! It's my go-to Mediterranean spot in Columbus for casual lunches, cozy dinners, and fantastic, fresh eats. The service is always amazing as well. Some of my favorites include the V-Nine soup, Arya's Pitza and rolled, the Genie's combo, and of course their hummus, baba, and falafel. Aladdin's is relatively affordable too. Note that the primary parking is in the lot shared with lots of businesses along that stretch of Grandview Ave. however, there is plentiful street parking as well. If you save room, you must also try something from their dessert case. read more

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Had a very good experience at Aladdin's eatery today in Grandview. I've been to Aladdin eatery before or at least have had it taken out but this experience was fantastic. We ate outside with our two dogs and the restaurant was very helpful as we were really trying to find somewhere to eat Fortunate for me it was restaurant week so I got to have three courses for a pretty good deal. I strongly recommend the falafel pitza. It is sooo good--tahini lemon dressing topped with falafel, banana peppers, diced tomatoes, and chopped parsley. MUST TRY! They also have so many other offerings in the pitza variety. The hummus is also very good. It is a creamy blend of chickpeas puréed with tahini and lemon juice drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Cannot wait to try more food at the location in New Albany! read more

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Food was excellent. The kabob rolled had the most tender meat, and the shawarma was wonderfully seasoned. Went in during lunch so it was quiet and not too busy, with plenty of places to sit. The service wasn't the most exceptional for how slow it was. Wouldn't deter me from going back a million more times though. read more

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Food and atmosphere has been perfection since coming intermittently over many years. My husband and I have come here for dates and casually after the gym. It caters to many environments and the service is just so fast and friendly but it's a legitimate restaurant. read more

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Returning Visit view- After my last review I connected with Madeline from Aladdin's (and Sandra had responded to my previous yelp review). That was was above and beyond in terms of customer service so and I was super impressed. This visit - I decided to have a little date night and had a gift card and I was really excited to eat some delicious food. The only bad news of this return visit was unable to eat the main dish at the same time due to to one of the orders coming out wrong and my partner didn't want mine to get cold. The manger Jenny (sp?) did come by our table and apologized and said the dinner item was going to be removed from the bill and replace. For food, we had the Dawali (rolled grape leaves), and the Falafel, for appetizers. So much flavor and highly recommend them both. We also had some pita and the house hot sauce (to go with everything). For the main dish I ordered my favorite Spicy Kafta Rolled, and my partner ordered the Tuna Shawarma Rolled without tomato's. I have to add Shane, our server, was a absolutely great. Service slowed toward the end due the crowd but no complaints. It looked like two servers and Jenny. Shane felt bad about the mixup from the kitchen too. I made sure to leave a nice cash tip as he was slammed and was such a good server. There were between 20 - 25 guest here at anytime during the dinner, and I didn't bother to mention that I was back to redeem the last dining experience. Beyond the two empty paper towel dispensers, the order mess-up (those things happen), and the ability to finish our meal together I still would give them 4 out of 5. This is based on the friendliness, customer service, ambience, and the food was so Good! That's the main thing. I would absolutely recommend eating here and i can't stress enough how tasty the food is. We even grabbed a slice of Baklava Cheesecake and some kind of Turtle Cheesecake for late that evening. read more

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Always a friendly place with excellent food. Already looking forward to our next meal there. ............................... read more

As someone who has traveled to the Middle East twice, this food seems pretty authentic. I was craving some kafta to remind me of my travels and this definitely hit the spot! All the food was quite flavorful and enjoyable. I ordered delivery of the flavor savor special which was the perfect combo. This included hummus, a side salad, one falafel, and chicken and beef, plus a side of pita bread. Both meats had a nice tender texture. I added the garlic sauce and this had a nice punch of garlic flavor and complimented the dish well. Would definitely recommend! read more

It's pretty sad, I keep forgetting about this place. I drive by at 1 million times during the week, I even mentioned it to my wife every once in a while, but I still end up forgetting about this place. The food and the setting is very nice, you can watch traffic on Grandview Avenue. My Shawarma was really good., and my wife's plate looked really delicious as well. read more

Usually love eating here, but their salad lettuce had rotten/degrading pieces and then when we told the server and asked for fresh lettuce to bring home to replace, the lettuce she brought had more rotten pieces! Quality checks on produce is probably a good idea. read more

Had a great lunch here today! Food was fresh and flavorful and the service was excellent! Highly recommend! Cozy spot. read more

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Aladdins is one of the best chain restaurants in their category. Best humus. Delicious healthy choices. Prices are low for the quality of food and for the fact this spot is smack in the middle of Grandview. I do not recommend the cakes, though they are not made in house. They look better than they taste. Sorry Syria and Israel, Lebanon is making you look like fools in the globally accepted cuisine market. read more

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A friend and I grabbed lunch here recently and while it's one of her favorite spots, it was my first time. We got a table right away, waters and menus as well. I had been craving greek food and this exactly what I wanted. They also have a ton of vegetarian options, which is always a plus in my book. We kicked things off with hummus and it was perfect. Creamy, flavorful, and beautiful. The pita it came with wasn't my favorite, but it did the trick. Next, I went with the rolled pita with hummus and falafel. I also added some tabouli, which was an excellent addition. When this thing came out I was shocked at how big it was. I could only finish half, but it was delicious. I took the other half home to enjoy later. I think my favorite part was the falafel. It was fried to perfection, bright green inside from the herbs and spices they use, definitely recommend. My friend and I both wrapped up our meal with a piece of baklava. I mean, I can't go to a mediterranean without ordering some. The honey filled flaky goodness is hard to beat. Go ahead, fulfill your sweet tooth, it's worth it. All in all, our service was good but could have been a little better. After we finished paying for our meals the service was non existent. We were old friends catching up over lunch and could have used a water refill, but we chomped on ice instead and made it work. The food itself was tasty and left me wanting to try more. read more

Great! Friendly and flexible. It's an easy experience and tasty food. I am not a big hot sauce person and this stuff is amazing. The pickles are great. read more

Aladdin's provides dependable, though not mind-blowing, Mediterranean fare at a reasonable cost. The menu is quite extensive and contains a wide range of combo plates and traditional sides such as tabbouleh and babaghanoush. The dining room is large and is hardly busy. You are seated immediately and the wait staff is attentive. Certainly not the best food in Columbus, but certainly not the worst as well. read more

I had heard mixed reviews about this place and was hesitant when my friend suggested it for lunch. The parking lot shares with a bunch of other businesses but I was lucky enough to find a spot right in front! When I walked in on a Thursday past 1pm, there were a few customers dining in. As we sat past 2, more groups sat inside and outside for lunch. It never got all that busy though. I tried the Arayiss Pitza, which had hummus, beef, tomatoes, pone nuts, and parsley. Yum! It was delicious and a good portion for lunch. My friend got Aladdin's Chicken Pitza, which had chicken, garlic sauce, green peppers, and scallions. Our server gave us some hot sauce which gave the pitzas a nice flavor! It wasn't overly spicy, but had a slight kick. Customer service was great! The guy kept our waters filled and was attentive. I'd love to try another Pitza! They sell pastries from Pattycake here as well a their own baklava! read more

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Definitely check out this tasty and mouth watering menu! We shared the vegetarian combo to start (falafel was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside), and I got the v-nine soup and my boyfriend got the cranberry walnut salad. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Grandview - Vegetertian app spread, with falafel, hummus, Tabouli and baba ganoush - Middle Eastern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great homie place to dine! I forgot the name of the dish but it was basically the sampler plate that had everything. Really enjoyed it. Great place to get Mediterranean if you're ever out in Columbus. But hey what do I know, I'm just a little pig. read more

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

Nice quiet place to enjoy vegetarian and Middle Eastern food, everything was good but nothing was great, fairly cheap, beer and wine also available. A vegetarian combo plate for about $13 includes 4 falafel, generous scoops of baba ghanouj and hummus, a bit of tabouli, yogurt tahini sauce and two grape-leaf-wrapped rice apps called dawali. A lamb Shawarma wrap (I call it a Gyro) for $8 arrived without any sides at all, really needs tzatziki sauce to make it interesting. My dining companion was a big fan of the mint tea. I prefer the Lebanese Pilsner :-) Vegetarian rating: 5 stars, these are your people, lots of apps and entrees, you can get a wrap filled with vegetables or falafel etc. read more

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Pistachio cake not dry but not super moist. Does taste of pistachio but not anything remarkable. Small box of misc baklava is fresh and soft and tasty. Carrot smoothie was not very sweet but decent overall w strong carrot flavor. Didn't really detect any banana. read more

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Love Alladins seem to stop there every time we visit Columbus. Great food great service and the people they're really know how to make good food. read more

There are a variety of different options. I like trying new dishes when I come here! My friend and I split an order of the medium sized hummus. I always forgot how filling the pita and hummus is! The hummus is delicious and creamy. The pita was a little cold and some pieces seemed stale. I ordered Aladdin's Chicken Pitza for the first time and I loved it! The Dijon dressing and garlic sauce mixed very well together!! I had enough food to take home leftovers. read more

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The best Mediterranean / Lebanese food with a sophisticated ambience, clean healthy flavors and amazing array of vegetarian and vegan options - that's Aladdin's eatery! Amazingly scrumptious and very filling healthy salads, amazingly flavorful...just heavenly! Salads were delicious! Our parents who were visiting from India were amazingly impressed! Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms. Great friendly customer service, hot food, plentiful serving size! What more can you ask for! read more

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Aladdin's never misses! I could literally eat it everyday! Such a large menu as well so just easy to switch it up. I love that overall it's a healthy meal! Take out is just as good as eating it in the restaurant. read more

I liked this Aladdin's Eatery as much as the other locations. It's in a nice strip mall in an upscale neighborhood. The food is affordable though. It has lots of healthy and vegetarian choices. The service is very good and helpful. I had the falafel wrap, hummus appetizer and the tabbouli. It was not too much at about $10 for a lot of food. The hummus appetizer was not too overpowering with garlic or lemon. The falafel was nice and crispy, and the tabbouli was also fresh and flavorful. As for the restaurant itself, it was a pleasant experience. The staff was fast and friendly. Interior of restaurant was clean. The bathrooms were also very clean. It has a convenient parking lot which is kind of small but you can find s space when it's not busy. The takeout option is really fast if you're in a hurry. I thought it was a good value for what it was. It all tasted good and it didn't cost too much. The parking is convenient, and the wait was only about 10 minutes for takeout. read more

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

Always consistent, very good food. I enjoyed the hummus platter with a side of veggies. The humus is very tasty, the extra virgins olive oil drizzled on top is a nice touch. The pita was served in a sealed plastic baggie (nice touch). I could really taste the garlic, tahini and chick peas in the humus. A solid dish. Additionally I ordered a bowl of the vegetarian chili with a side of hot sauce and a side of Feta cheese. Really good flavors, I could detect cumin and coriander the broth of the chili is almost soup like and the veggies (beans, carrots, onion) all married well together. read more

Been going here for many, many years Love their pitzas, especially the aryssis. Salads are always fresh and salad dressings are exceptional. Mujadara is some of the best I have ever had. Soups are excellent. Often buy a quart or two to take home for lunches. Desserts are often made off premises I believe and are wicked good! I could go on and on. We love Aladdins! read more