Love love love this place! I stopped in right after work and it was easy to get a table and get in and out before catching a reds game. Pictured is the jasmines beef schwarma plate which was soooo good! We also tried the curry wrap and spicy cauliflower which was absolutely delicious!! My cousin is vegan and they had so many options for him which was great! Highly recommend trying out Aladdin's! The prices are also really good in comparison to some other restaurants in otr. read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Jamine's Favorite - Beef Shawarma - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

One of my favorites for lunch in OTR. Food is always good and they have a lot of vegetarian options. I recommend Jasmine's Favorite - it's a mix of beans, rice, veggies, and potatoes, and you can pick whichever protein you'd like. The meal always comes with naan as well. It's great for a quick lunch. read more

The staff was awesome and they helped get our large group in and out during the lunch time. The meals come with so much food, but it was delicious to say the least! Great location off the beaten path of OTR too. If you are looking for some delicious Mediterranean and Lebanese food here in Cincy, head to Aladdin's. read more

We live in OTR and Aladdin's on Main Street is our favorite place to drop in for a meal, drinks, or dessert. The dishes are healthy with nice-sized portions. They can accommodate food allergies, vegan, gluten-free, no nuts, etc... The service is outstanding. You are greeted the minute you walk in the door. The atmosphere is relaxing, and it's easy to carry on a conversation. They are one of the few restaurants in OTR with courtyard dining. We like their pita pizzas: skinny crust loaded with toppings. My favorite is the chicken and the Greek. Another favorite is the lightly fried cauliflower with lemon tahini dressing appetizer. Their dessert case is outstanding. It's nice to see the desserts on display! read more

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The food was amazing. I had a platter with different tidbits on it, all delicious, and a chicken shawarma that was tasty. I ordered takeout so I didn't personally go in, but I heard it was cool inside. Also, the people working there were very nice. Highly recommend! read more

Great place for lunch or dinner! Food = Mediterranean Eats, fresh, different, offers a lot of vegetarian / vegan options Atmosphere = casual, clean, cute! Ask for a booth. Service = wonderful! Attentive, sweet, and knowledgeable read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Interesting food gotta admit as I'm not familiar with Mediterranean styles But wine. So that's a good thing We tried a bit of everything It was all good Did I mention they have wine Awaiting the main course... and it didn't disappoint! Nice big plates of more interesting dishes! Check it out if you're into it! read more

Tasty food with a lot of great appetizers. The service was great and our waiter offered plenty of good input. Loved the vibes and would love to go again! Note: The bathroom is down a flight of stairs and struck me as odd. read more

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Last night before seeing the band Wussy, we stopped in for some appetizers. We were simply blown away by the atmosphere, ambiance, and service. On a busy Saturday night we were immediately seated. Had our order taken within minutes. The server was friendly and super fast without rushing. We ordered some hummus and an Alladin's Chicken Pitza. The hummus was silky smooth and was served with oh-so-thin and delightfully chewy pita bread. It was delicious. The Chicken Pitza was large enough to share and glorious. It was made with a slightly spicy honey dijon dressing and a killer homemade garlic sauce topped with perfect chopped grilled chicken tenders, green peppers, and diced scallions. It was so good I almost forgot to take a picture. The price was friendly to the wallet and we were quickly full. A perfect stop before seeing an amazing concert just down the street. Highly recommend. We will be back without a doubt! read more

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Yum! My husband and I are in Cincinnati to see a concert and my husband found this place online. We had a great meal here. Really delicious Mediterranean cuisine! I had Chicken Sambusek Plate and my husband had Aladdin's Favorite Combo, both were great. Our server, Ah-Zee (spelling it the way she pronounced it, I wouldn't know how to spell that correctly) did a great job taking care of us, very attentive and just did a great job! Atmosphere is important to me and this restaurant is warm and inviting. I'm including a couple of photos of the interior, I hope they capture the vibe. Wait-I just checked their website-this is a chain! I would have never guessed! Bravo! I'm impressed with everything! read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Great atmosphere! - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Came in for an early dinner. Had not been here for a while. We ordered Mediterranean Lamb Plate and Aladdin's Combo. Service was prompt. And the restaurant filled up while eating. We had a booth with dividers and made our seating a bit cozier than regular table. Food was satisfying. read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Mediterranean Lamb Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Superb food! Got take out. Love the vegan options and have eaten at several of the locations dozens of times. The food is healthy and high quality. read more

The food and the service were both poor. We were there on a slow night and it still look forever to get our food. It was definitely not as good as I expected after a favorable review from a friend. read more

Aladdin's Eatery is a great spot for your mediterranean fix. This place has everything that you could ask for. We started off with a hummus plate and vegetables. It comes with olives, carrots, celery, cucumbers, radish and pickles!! my favorite.. I got a chicken Shawarma, and there was nothing to complain about. It hit the spot. There was a good amount of garlic sauce inside and fair amount of chicken also but I will say that the bread was a little hard (maybe just over toasted not stale). The service was pretty good. Also it seemed like there was a very energetic man there attending to every single table. overall this place is good if you're in the area looking a bite! 4/5 read more

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We just popped in for a quick lunch and were amazed by the delicious food and great ambiance. Will definitely be back!

This place knows Mediterranean! With an extremely extensive menu there is something for everyone. They have shawarma plates, kofta plates, pita wraps, salads, pitta pizzas (that's new) and lots more to enjoy. The service was really nice, our server was on it and what seemed to be the manager was very friendly and attentive. Lots of space and we were seated right away with no reservations. Great spot! read more

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Boyfriend & I tried this place for the first time last week & we have already eaten here AGAIN! It's sooo good! Food is so fresh & so far consistent. We both agree we will be eating here often read more

Traveled to Cincinnati to catch a Jack Harlow concert in northern Kentucky and, other than the concert itself, this was the highlight of the trip. The food was so good! We even ordered more to eat later on. I went with my Greek friend, who has cooked and eaten lots of Mediterranean food, and she was impressed. The server we had was so sweet and was chatting with us about our plans for the weekend. The ambiance was also very cute and nicely decorated. read more

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The fact that they were open on Monday was a key point in favor of me stopping here; Cincinnati is pretty dead on Mondays. Don't sleep on the "+ Lounge", as I found the interior to be more substantial than it looked from the outside. The menu promises an interpretation of Lebanese cuisine focusing on health, with clear marking for special dietary needs. I had some pizza cravings, but I didn't see any pizza places that I really believed in, so I ended up here getting a "falafel pitza". This was an intriguing experience, with the crushed falafel providing most of the flavor, but the tomatoes, pickled peppers, and tahini providing an experience that did kind of scratch that pizza itch. My lentil soup was heavy on chard, and I'm sure it was healthy, but for me tasted too much like chard and not enough like lentils. The other mezze-type items on offer looked well worth trying, and perhaps because of the relative lack of competitors, they were fairly busy even on a Monday. read more

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I just want to eat everything on this menu :) There is so much to choose from, with many vegan/vegetarian and meat options, and everything I have ordered the few times I have been here has been flavorful and tasty. read more

I've been looking for a place like this! I was in town for the Reds game and I had an early dinner here. Their menu has Mediterranean and middle eastern items and They are all reasonably priced! And my beef kafta wrap was huge. The spices used on the kafta was awesome. It filled me up but the Mediterranean Fries were also a bomb. It's fries topped with lots of feta cheese and olives. $6 is a good price for it! The service was friendly and attentive too. On my way out I saw a glass case with cakes in it. Next time I'll definitely grab desserts there too. read more

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You can always count on Aladdin's for tons of vegetarian options! We generally order some apps and a rolled pita. Don't sleep on the garlic and hot sauce. If you're like us, you're sauce dipping for every bite The dessert case is full of scrumptious looking cakes and pastries. We tried the baklava cheesecake! It was creamy, flaky, syrupy and nutty! When we dine at Aladdin's with a larger group we love to order their shareable pita pizzas! their pita is so soft and fluffy we often leave with a packet to make pita pizzas at home! The OTR location has a cute patio and lots of elegant seating indoors. read more

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Drove from Indianapolis to visit this place and it was worth the drive. The food was amazing in a great atmosphere. Our waitress was the best ever! read more

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I've been here before and somehow I missed writing my review then. But here it goes for take two. For the second time, I had a great experience! I have not sat inside yet but always just enjoying their courtyard in good weather. This time when we came, their tables were all full so my friend and I sat at the bar outside. His dog was able to be with us as well and she was just hanging out while people came by to say hi to her. We had great service and everyone was very attentive. I very much enjoyed their hummus. Their hummus is definitely top notch! I had the variety plate that came with all sorts of things as well as more hummus. If I could have changed anything, I probably would have got something different because I didn't want more hummus than I needed. But everything was so flavorful and just so good. It really was a great lunch! We were even able to pay our bill online to save the waitress time because as we all know, service staff is short these days. But they were very great and I definitely made sure that they got the tip that they more than deserved. Definitely a place to return to for some good Mediterranean style food. Looking forward to going back! read more

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We went here for dinner as a group of 7 on Friday night. They close at 9 pm and we go there at 8 pm. We were the only customers in the the restaurant and there were 3 employees in the dining area. It still took them around 10 mins to seat us. The waitress who was taking our order was super sweet and seemed to be the only one really working. The other 2 employees were just chit-chatting with each other. We didn't see our waitress much since she was putting together cutlery for the next day, cleaning out the things on the other side of the restaurant, doing a lot of closing activities while we would have to wait to get our servers attention. Since we got there close to the kitchen closing time, we were not informed that the kitten is about to close and if we wanted to put in any last orders. I loved the interior of the restaurant, it was well decorated. The food was also very flavorful. Spicy cauliflower and veggie plate were the best. The only reason I will be hesitant to go back is how disorganized the service staff was. It's an easy fix for the restaurant. read more

Been eating at Aladdin's for years. Today I went with my team and decided to try something new! Got the lamb rolled pita and a side salad. Both were delicious. Might have to switch up my regular order (taza chicken salad). Felt really good after eating this too! Not processed junk, tasted healthy and yummy. read more

Have definitely had better Mediterranean/Lebanese food before. Hummus was not as smooth and silky as other ones we have had. Salad was good. If you like lentils you might like the mujudara plate.... However there were just too many lentils in my opinions and it was an overpowering flavor. The fried onions were nice. The service was normal. Nothing special. Ambiance was nice. Could see how this would be a nice dinner date. read more

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Food was great, took a long time to get our food but I think it was worth the wait. Great staff.

I am a HUGE Aladdin's fan. I have been to countless locations countless times. However, this location is my favorite of all and it's largely due to Area Manager, Paul. He is so warm and hospitable from the moment you walk in the door. Even though he is an Area Manager, he works right alongside staff and gives customers a five star experience. Last time I visited, I was craving some healthy sweet treats, so I opted for carrot juice, a green smoothie, and mint iced tea. All were delicious and came out so quickly! Parking can be a challenge at this location since the lot is shared with other businesses, but I did snag a spot as someone was leaving. read more

Ask for Ash as your server! She is the definition of hospitality and incredible service - kind, thoughtful, attentive, patient, and fun! The food was delicious but Ash is what made my lunch experience at Aladdin 5 stars! Thanks Ash! read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Ash is the definition of great service and hospitality! - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We had our Christmas work party and the food and service were amazing. Kudos to John on handling all these people!

Mediterranean food is one of my and my wife's favorite cuisines. When we used to live in Indiana, we had a couple favorite spots, but since moving to Cincinnati, we hadn't found a restaurant that satisfied our Mediterranean cravings. Until now. We were downtown to get some drinks and realized we needed to grab some food first. As we approached Aladdin's, we knew we had to try it. I'm not generally one who cares about restaurant style or aesthetics, but it had a very cute atmosphere that felt very homey. We started surfing the menu. My sister and my sibling-in-law had never had any authentic Mediterranean food, so we knew we had to get a sampler to try a variety of dishes. The Vegetarian Combo was exactly what we wanted, as it included hummus, baba ganoush, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, tahini dressing, and pita bread. Three of us ordered rolled pitas; I chose the Aladdin's Kabob, my sister got the Lamb, and my sibling-in-law opted for the falafel. My wife got the cranberry walnut salad. The combo appetizer came out a short time later. I grabbed a bit of pita and tried the baba ganoush first. It was phenomenal. I've never had a baba ganoush that blew me away before, but this was absolutely the best version of the dish I've ever had. I even liked it better than the hummus, which is very unusual for me. The Falafel and tahini dressing were delicious, and the stuffed grape leaves--which I'd never had before--were fantastic. Will definitely look for those in the future. Tabouli never stands out to me as amazing, but it was okay. The only thing we were a bit disappointed with was the pita bread. It was clearly not made fresh--probably store bought--as it was cold, extremely thin, and pretty flavorless. Seeing as all the dishes to eat it with were tasty, though, it wasn't the end of the world. When our entrees arrived, my sister and I each swapped half of our rolled pitas so we could try the other. Good thing because my Aladdin's had a decent steak in it, but the lamb pita was even better, being extremely tender and juicy. The rolls were also packed with fresh vegetables that complemented the meats, especially the sourness from the pickles, and it was all topped with more of that delicious tahini dressing. Overall, we had a delicious meal for a reasonable price. We will certainly be coming back when we next are desiring some classic Mediterranean cuisine. read more

Came back for my faves... but this visit not like the rest unfortunately.... All our food was cold :( .... Had our 10% off coupon via yelp but server did not take off ... asked for a printed receipt before hand but she said could only get after we paid ... was assured it was applied though.... Came on a friday snd only 2 tables in the place ... probably why our food was cold ... bummer read more

This food deserves 100 stars. Aladdin's was clean and had an inviting ambience. The food and service was impeccable. Paul has the knack in hospitality, he was very welcoming and gave great recommendations. The vegan menu was robust. We will definitely return We are in town visiting our daughter at UC. read more

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If I lived in the Cincinnati area, I would be eating here regularly. Everything we tried was delicious and fresh. I have wanted to try Mujadara (a lentil dish with fried onions) for awhile but had never seen it at a restaurant. I was finally able to order it here and it was even better than I imagined it being. We asked about a side of fries because we read about the fries on Yelp but didn't see any on the menu. They had fries and they were amazing. The house made hot sauce was the best we've ever had. read more

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I took my daughter here in between doctor appointments as I read reviews and saw that they had gluten free cheesecake. She has celiac disease and I have never seen gluten free cheesecake offered at a restaurant before. This was a big score for us. First we ordered the baba gannouj for our appetizer. It probably would have been better with pita bread, but it was nice that they had a vegetable option instead. There was a good variety of vegetables to choose from. We both really enjoyed it. For our meal, my daughter got the grilled chicken tender kids meal with fresh fruit. Again, it was a good variety of fruit. The chicken tenders, which is chicken tawook on the menu for other meals, were delicious. I ordered jasmine's favorite rice with chicken mishwi, which are thighs. Again, it was delicious but it would have been better with the chicken tawook. I will remember that next time. It was also a large portion that I shared with my daughter. She loved it all so much that she literally stuffed herself. I told her she needed to save room for her cheesecake. She said it was just so delicious she couldn't help herself from eating more. After eating her cheesecake, she agreed she ate too much and told me she couldn't talk in the car as she felt car sick. lol. That's how you know it was really good. The only bad thing I can say is that when we were halfway through eating, my daughter had to use the restroom. I couldn't let her go alone so I went with her. We were only gone a few minutes but when we returned they had thrown away all of our food. I was about finished but was happy to have a lot of left overs. My daughter however was not finished and was upset. They appologized and made it right by making our orders again for us. This caused us to wait longer and made us hit traffic on the way home, however we had more leftovers than we would have so it was fine. It won't prevent me from returning. I highly recommend it. read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I have been visiting Aladdin's in West Chester for a few years, and I knew it was about time to hit up the OTR location, and I am so happy I did. I popped in right around 11:45am, on a Friday, and boy am I glad I did not get there a moment later, This location gets a great lunch crowd of what seemed like regulars dining in and those coming in for carry-out. They have many tables, booths, and outdoor space (too cold on the day I visited) for patrons to enjoy lunch or dinner. There is a large bar that has a great collection of local crafts, wine, and mixed drinks are available. The staff was attentive and nice, and Paul, the owner was there who came and spoke with me since he saw I was letting my camera eat first as I took photos to post here! Super friendly guy and you can tell he truly loves what he is doing. The food: I ordered falafel which came with 3 pieces and a side of tahini lemon sauce and be sure to order a side of their famous hot sauce, you'll thank me later. They were crispy, and oh so good, and when dipped between the two sauces, delectable. My main dish for lunch was the Taza salad which came with chicken, cranberries, grapes, pine nuts, more veggies, on a bed of spinach greens with a dijon mustard dressing. This salad was absolutely delicious and filling, and oh so fresh and I may have found my new go-to dish for Aladdin's. Fun fact, this was Cincinnati Salad Week's salad option for Aladdin's in 2021. Be sure to check them out soon, and go for dinner to begin your evening out in OTR on fresh food note. read more

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This is probably one of my favorite places I have been to in a while. My wife and I were visiting Cincinnati for the weekend and stepped in here for brunch. The place was very nice and the service very friendly. We ordered a few appetizers dishes and a chicken shawarma sandwich. All the food was very delicious with the hummus being the high point. We couldn't get enough of it. My one critique would be the chicken shawarma, it was more like a grilled chicken wrap as it wasn't the traditional shredded chicken you'd find in shawarma sandwiches. However the flavor was good regardless. This place definitely is on the lists for places to come back to. read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Hummus, Kibie, and Falafel - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Delicious Mediterranean food in the heart of Cincinnati! From the drinks to the food to the interior design this restaurant is one you will want to taste out (see what I did there?!) We started with the humus + pita plate while we enjoyed our drinks. There is a wide variety of beer and the waiter was extremely helpful in offering suggestions. I had the zaarita* which was a twist on a margarita - it was so so so good!! For entrees I had the chicken pitza the "staff" way (thank you so much for the suggestion!!) they also offer a great selection of desserts. The staff was very welcoming and offered suggestions for places are Cincinnati! read more

Aladdin's Eatery + Lounge - Chicken pitza - the "staff way" - Lebanese Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I've been here three times, once solo and twice with different friends. Every time the service has been friendly, if not super attentive (asking for refills, etc.), but never pestering or outright bad. Food is typically quick, fresh, and well made. I'm a fan of the Aladdin's chain, and would say this iteration does it well. However, I have had one negative - the gyro I ordered was extremely disappointing. Rather than a sandwich with layers of shaved beef, it was more akin to a (poorly wrapped) burrito with all the meat laying in one crook. The meat tasted fine, but was thick-cut and chunky, and most of the pita was left without any toppings, sauce, or meat. otherwise? I've had plenty of good experiences. I really enjoy ordering multiple appetizers to make a meal with friends, and this place affords many tasty, affordable, options to do so. read more

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