Aladdin's was so good!! The hummus was super fresh, the chicken was flavorful, but the cauliflower was my favorite part. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I'll definitely be back! I ordered takeout and would like to try more food from here for sure. Everything was ready fast and the prices were reasonable. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Aladdin's Favorite Combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very unassuming spot in the Waterworks outdoor strip mall. I have been going here for years! I love that the employees are always SO friendly and efficient when ordering takeout over the phone. I usually get the Aladdin's salad (their homemade dressing is so good), a V9 soup (9 veggies in there!), a small Baba Ganoush (it's big enough to share), and a side of veggies (to dip in the Baba). Don't skip on adding a side of hot sauce! This past time I tried the vegetarian appetizer which had a mix of more of my fav things! Prices are reasonable and the food is always fresh. This is one of my fav healthy lunches! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Vegetarian Appetizer (ordered as my meal). Falafel, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Baba Ganoush, Tabouli, and Hummus. Add veggies and hot sauce! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Yum! A place outside of the city that I loved in the city. I like to get the falafel hummus pita wrap with garlic sauce if Im on the go through Fox chapel or trying to beat traffic. Very reasonable prices. Especially for the area. Half of the wrap is most times enough for me so I even get another meal for that price. read more

Ordered green beans 1/4 cup was $6.00 there was so much pepper I couldn't eat and there were 9 cloves of garlic.. The hummus and salad were good but expensive. read more

Aladdin's Eatery has such lovely food and service, and a great, varied menu. We have eaten in---atmosphere is very casual, and the service is attentive and informed. Typically we call for takeout. Our favorite items are the Vegetarian Combo appetizer sampler and the Lamb Salad. Both are ample, tasty, and wonderfully fresh. Our orders have always been correct and ready on time. At this writing, the Waterworks location is open till 8 pm. I'm sure that's a good business decision, but I hope they can expand their hours sometime. read more

The food is amazing. I get the spicy cauliflower and curry pitta. Full of flavor. This is my new go to place to eat.

I hate leaving negative reviews. I try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt, especially in times like this. However after several incidents at Alladin's I find myself writing one. I reached out to the business first hoping for an explanation or an apology or something. After this last one it has left a bad taste in our mouth and we haven't been back. We dine in once in a while here but most often we order takeout. Whether we find ourselves in the area or just have a craving it's been a go to for a while. My SO and I typically order the exact same thing every time. A vegetarian combo with extra hot sauce plus an order of spicy cauliflower. The combo gives us a little bit of all the things we like. Baba gannoush, hummus, tabouli, grape leaves and falafel with pita on the side. One of the things I love most about Alladin's is their hot sauce, which I like to mix with the tahini. I always order extra. This particular time we had tried to order earlier in the week but no answer upon calling. They did have a sign on the door that they were closed due to short staff but a message recording would have been nice. We tried a few days later and I placed the order over the phone, which was read back to me and my boyfriend went to pick it up. He brought the food home and it's the first time we haven't finished everything. First, they forgot the extra hot sauce. It's amazing how they never once have forgotten to charge for it but the continually forget to actually put it in the order. Disappointing but we were hungry and anxious to dig in. The spicy cauliflower usually has sauce at the bottom of the container to soak up. There was none this time. It was over cooked and dry. The falafel was also over cooked and dry. I'm not sure if it was an issue with the fryer. The pita definitely was not fresh. I couldn't even eat the grape leaves. They were tough and off. I know they had been open limited hours that week so I'm not sure if maybe food sat around longer than typical due to that. I understand restaurants are struggling with staffing issues right now but I also feel if you are going to open you need to serve food that is fresh. We have had minor issues here and there over the years but this was the worst one where we really just couldn't even finish the food. Then the business doesn't even have anything to say about it. I guess I will turn elsewhere when I get the craving for some good falafel and fixings. read more

The food is great. I have had it so much I got bored of it. The only reason I'm not giving this one 5 stars is because they don't serve alcohol and the one on McKnight does. They do, however, have a loft area which is perfect for big gatherings. read more

I haven't been here in quite awhile, but I feel like I can always count on a delicious meal here. I really haven't had anything I disliked and I had another delicious meal recently. I think they make a delicious hummus. It's smooth, flavored nicely, and goes great with the pita they serve. They don't always offer it, but they have a hot sauce that isn't very spicy, but adds an extra flavor dimension that I really like. I order it with the hummus, but it was just as enjoyable with the other foods I had. The Dawali are their grape leaves, and they too were awfully tasty. They're stuffed with rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, and covered with the house dressing and some feta. I feel like they're as tasty as any grape leaves I've had that aren't homemade. I ordered the shish kabob salad and i had zero complaints. The steak was cooked nicely and it appeared to be filet that was served with mixed greens, tomatoes, feta, and their joke dressing. I didn't get a dessert, but I know from the past that they offer a decent selection of sweets that they have displayed up front. If you're a fan of Mediterranean food, or just want something a bit different, I'd definitely recommend this spot. read more

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Food is great and fresh. Huge selection on the menu. Service is great too. It's a quiet cozy ambience, yet casual. I've also gotten catered trays made for takeout for parties and they are wonderful! read more

The service was good and we got waited on quickly. Unfortunately, we both got sick within minutes of leaving the restaurant.

There are many Aladdin's makes that are very tasty. For one, their food always tastes very fresh. I absolutely LOVE their hot sauce. It taste good on everything. I should have asked them if they sell it by the bottle. It's soooo flavorful. Their hummus and falafel are always good. The Genie's combo was very tasty. The rice is bomb, the chicken is tender, the salad a great is fresh component and the pickled turnips compliment well. For desert we tried their smoothie and flourless cake. Neither disappointed. Our waitress was amazing. She was very kind and pleasant. The restaurant in Ross Township has amazing natural light and they offer outdoor seating. read more

This is a local chain that serves up some really excellent Middle Eastern food. They don't serve my favorite, Sleek, but they do have great soups, salads, wraps and desserts. The service is excellent and I always feel welcomed and comfortable here. There's lots of vegetarian options to choose from, for example, they have a vegetarian combo in the appetizer section that is amazing. I also love the smoothies, teas, and other drinks. read more

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A solid spot in Fox Chapel. Ordered take out from here. The menu is huge and prices are very reasonable. Staff was friendly. We started with their hummus which was excellent. The spicy cauliflower was just okay, perhaps would be better if not take out. I had the Chicken Curry Pitza which was very good. Could probably serve two (along with a side or two). Would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Chicken Curry Pitza - Middle Eastern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Got takeout from this place, which seemed to be relatively busy. It's one of the few places in the area to get Middle Eastern food, so I figured I'd give it a try. It was quite a disappointment. I ordered the chili, falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, baklava, and pita. The only dish I actually quite enjoyed was the chili. It had an adequate amount of spice, came in a fair portion, and had lots of vegetables. When eating it, I felt healthy and cozy. The falafel was on the dry side but it was alright. Hummus and baba ghanoush were a bit disappointing. Especially the eggplant: no charred flavor, but it tastes a lot more like baby food. The pita was also very basic and you do not get any hummus for free, like in some other restaurants. Finally, the desserts are only okay. They forgot to put the desserts in my to go to bag, so it's a good thing I checked it before I left. Once we actually tried the baklava, it was fair. We had the lady's finger, bird's nest, Burma, and regular baklava. All were not soaked enough in my opinion, and there were not that many nuts. However, this lack of flavor did make the dessert taste healthy, which could be good for some folks. Overall, it is a fair healthy spot but it's not the greatest bang for your buck, service, authenticity, or flavor. read more

My sisters and I decided to try out Aladdin's recently and we had above and beyond service. Our server, Maryana, was so friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and bright. And the QR code on the receipt was very accommodating for Apple Pay users. I ordered the Genie's combo platter and it was delicious! Best hummus in the burgh! We will definitely be coming back soon. read more

While the food was good: the hummus creamy, the lamb and Aladdin's Favorite grilled nicely, we waited over 30 minutes. They were kind enough to take something off the bill and explained the cook was in training but the front of the house could have checked in on us, gotten refills, explained why the food was taking so long.., but they didn't. If you want good service try one of the other locations read more

I ordered an entree salad with chicken. The chicken was okay, but the salad was just terrible. A huge pile of leaf lettuce, straight from the bag, 2 slices of unripe tomato, 3 slices of cucumber, 4 olives, and some green onion...for$16. Never again. read more

Great place to grab lunch. If you love middle eastern food, this is your go to place! Every time I have stopped in, the servers have always been very attentive and welcoming. The flavors are fantastic and keep me and my husband coming back for more! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Beef kafta pita... mmmm! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I went here for dinner on a Saturday night, the atmosphere was nice; but the service was slow and inattentive. It took 20 minutes for us to get our check and another 5 for them to come back and get the check / process the credit card. Our meals were very average, I ordered the Loubie plate, the rice was a little over cooked and it was very under-seasoned. When our server asked about the meal we weren't shy about saying it was just okay; however there was no followup on the restaurants end to acknowledge how things might have been better. Perhaps it's this location? The squirrel hill location has never let me down both in service and flavor. I'm not sure if I would return to this particular Aladdin's location, but I would return to the Mt. Lebanon or Squirrel Hill locations. Pros: price, cleanliness, value is fair for portions. Cons: taste, service and menu is very large (cumbersome). read more

Let me start by saying I really enjoy Aladdin's food. It is consistent and well-prepared. The menu is extensive with something for everyone. Soup / chili may not sound exciting to some, but Aladdin's is very good (and I'm a soup snob, making great homemade soups myself). The falafel is also very good; however, I am not able to order at all locations, due to gluten cross-contamination in a shared fryer. I have eaten at many locations, and at the Waterworks location multiple times and have to say it is my least favorite. The service at Waterworks never seems to match the quality at the other sites. On our last visit, Sunday evening, the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, but our server was slow to respond and needed to be asked for drink refills, etc., rather than noticing the need and offering. All in all, though, I'm sure I'll be back. read more

I ordered the beef kafta to which I had there a handful of times before. it was always cooked all the way through. This time it was raw in the middle and when I brought it to my servers Attention he tried to tell me that was normal. after asking for it to be cooked all the way through the manager came over and explained that it was cooked even though me and my partner could see it was obviously bright pink all through the center of all the meat! they talked down to us like we were fools and expected me to eat meat that was obviously under cooked. then they burnt it to a crisp and served it to me to which I refused! they shoved a $30 gift card at us and didn't charge my partner for his meal. but I will never return after being treated that way! read more

I really like have an Aladdin's in the Waterwork Mall. Aladdin's just so happens to be one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always delicious and the wait staff always great to interact with. This was my first visit to the Waterwork's Mall location and just like with the locations in Squirlle Hill and Mcknight Road it was terrifc. I wanted for nothing. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Middle Eastern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Such a great spot for a light meal and a healthy option. Outdoor and indoor seating and bomb smoothies. Loved the mango one!! The menu is a bit extensive but in my opinion, its the same meats in different layouts. Kinda disappointed by the platters because the meat was little and the rice took up more than half the plate. But I loved the pita sandwiches because it had a nice balance of veggies and meat. For my family the experience was different depending in what you ended up ordering because we wanted all meals to have a serving of vegetables. However, the descriptions are there so read them, super helpful!! I liked the beef sharwarma but no so much the kofta that was made. read more

This was my first trip to an Aladdin's & also my first time eating middle eastern food. We decided to stop by on a Saturday. I introduced my friends to Waterworks Mall (more importantly, Five Below!) & then we decided to have a late lunch here since our one friend is actually from Egypt- we figured he could help us order. We ordered the Kibbie & Dawali as appetizers. Wow, the Kibbie was great and full of amazing flavor. I truly didnt know what I was missing until I tried that! Our friend joked around that his mother can make it better, but I really don't know how. Aladdin's Kibbie was pretty tasty. The Dawali was okay.. a little too sour due to too much garlic & lemon (a little goes a looong way) but we put it on our fresh pita bread and made it work. Not too bad at all. For lunch, I ordered the Flavor Savor Special which is Chicken Mishwi, Beef Kafta, seasoned rice, salad & hummus. Now that's a true flavor savor! I enjoyed everything & became full pretty quickly from our double appetizer. I only finished half & the waitress was kind enough to box it for me & add SUPER fresh pita. Bobby enjoyed it later after missing out on our awesome trip. Overall, the food was flavorful & filling;. The service was okay & we had a nice time. I debated on giving Aladdin's a 3 star for an A-ok rating, but the fact that they make really fresh food plus have many options for GF & vegetarians knocks it up a notch. Good times! read more

Aladdin's Eatery - 12/14/13 --- flavor savor! my friends wanted to take a picture of my 1st middle eastern dish :) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best restaurant in the water works mall! The prices were reasonable and the staff was very pleasant! Jessica the restaurant manager was extremely friendly and our waiter, Ben, was very attentive and helpful to us in explaining what different items on the menu were since we were first timers. We got the baba to start and it was phenomenal! (The hot sauce is a good addition to it as well) we both got the Aladdin favorites combo which had a bit of everything and it was a great choice for first visit, I know next that I will be getting the steak kabobs! The portions seemed really big but I ate every last bite and felt satisfied, not to full but not hungry still. I highly recommend this place for good healthy eating! read more

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Popped in here while I was running some errands and was delightfully surprised. Service was quick and attentive. I got hummus and the falafel wrap. The falafel itself was good BUT it was slightly overpowered by the crunch of both the pickles and the beets.... one or the other would suffice. But the hummus. Wow. I honestly don't think I ever want to buy it from the grocery store ever again, theirs was THAT good. Creamy and fresh and delicious. Oh and that hot sauce???? Sooooooo flavorful, definitely get it (on anything). I can't wait to go back! read more

We were debating if we wanted to eat here because there are a few other food places nearby, but when we walked in the door we were greeted by the very friendly manager who shared with us her favorite dishes on the menu (after we asked of course). Sounded good so we decided to stay and try it out. OMG are we glad we did!! The food was AMAZING! We started with the appetizer sampler (with a side of Aladdin's hot sauce), and a lentil soup, and everything was fresh and delicious (really good). My wife is a vegetarian and she ordered Jasmine's Favorite with the Salata topping and it was delicious too! I ordered the Aladdin's Combo with the honey mustard dressing on the side as well as some of their garlic sauce, and it was freakin' amazing! All the meats were perfectly cooked. I cannot recommend this place enough! The food and service was top notch. If your looking for a great place to eat, look no further. This hidden gem will leave you thoroughly satisfied. 5 stars, it's a 10 out of 10 in our book! We'll be back for sure!! I only wish I had taken a few pictures of the food, but I was too busy enjoying it! :) read more

I love Aladdin's just so so much! Came here for my birthday lunch yesterday and the service was outstanding and the food so so delicious, as always. I had the beef shwarma rolled and the baba as a an appetizer. Gotta love those pickled veggies on the shwarma! This is a standard choice for Mediterranean and I will always come back. read more

This is a great place to have lunch if you work or are shopping in the area. So many different options that it's hard to choose just one. Try 2 or 3 like I do. Service is fast and very friendly. read more

Order and had delivered. Part of our food was missing and portions for the cost was not very good. read more

Aladdin's Eatery - Middle Eastern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Happy Aladdin's client over here! Had some friends over in early December before Christmas and picked up Aladdin's catering to go...ordered the hummus platter and the chicken mishwi platter. The hummus platter was plentiful and we did not finish all of it split between 10 or more people, It came with loads of pita bread too. The pita bread was not made in-house. They order it in bulk. The chicken mishwi is served on rice and it was devoured! It came with about 13-14 pieces of chicken and we probably should have ordered more. Ordering was so easy...i called 3 days ahead and told them what time i would pick up....the manager brought everything to my car for me. I tipped! Next time will order less hummus, perhaps I will go with a couple orders, not the platter. Needed more chicken mishwi. That stuff is so dang good! Overall, I love Aladdin's. read more

Stopped here during a shopping visit with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. The blah strip mall setting defies the pleasant, warm decor inside. It's actually a date-worthy restaurant. Our server was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He checked on us often, refilled our drinks promptly, and brought the check quickly. We started with baba gannoush which was perfect, although I wish restaurants like these would give you an upgrade from the standard 1000-in-a-pack plain pita to go with it. The portion was plenty for 2-4 people to share. I had the Jasmine's Favorite rice with chicken tawook. Sooo impressed with this dish. The blend of beans, chickpeas, carrots, onions, potatoes, and other veggies and spices was spot on and the portion size was generous enough to take home a lunch-sized portion for later. This will definitely be added to my list of places to frequent at Waterworks. read more