Home of the only Falafel Donner worth eating in all of greater Cincinnati and at a great price too!

I ordered a chicken gyro, which was marinated chicken served on a Greek bread, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and Tzatziki sauce. It was made freshly as I waited. The portion was huge. The Greek bread was warm, soft and tender. The chicken was well seasoned. We also shared a traditional gyro of beef and lamb, which were spiced well, and tender. Service was excellent. Free parking was adjacent. read more

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I was in the mood for a gyro and decided to give Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill a first try. Service was friendly and efficient. The menu is Mediterranean, and very vegetarian friendly. My gyro order to-go came with a side of fries which was the only disappointment for me. The gyro was great, with a nice amount of meat and fresh vegetables. The pita was nice and soft, the meat flavorful not greasy, and the Tzatziki Sauce was perfect. The side of fries in my photo is just the number of fries that came with my gyro. At least make it equivalent to what you'd get if you ordered a small fries with any other sandwich. The fries are sprinkled with seasoned salt which is a nice touch. I'll give Ali Baba another try some day but if the side of fries is going to be this tight, I'll get my gyro somewhere else. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - Gyro with a sad side of fries. - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was just there today order a gyro with extra sauce on side. what did I get no extra sauce just a small container of sauce on side none on the gyro way to go you ruined a great sandwich and no if you can't get a simple order correct I will not be back. the gyro was delicious but a small container of sauce. read more

They wouldn't substitute the 3 kabobs (beef/chx/gyro) for beef/beef/chicken. Spoke with two employees over the phone and both said no substitution. I dont eat lamb/gyro. Ended up not ordering. read more

If you want to really legitimate gyro, I would definitely suggest you come to Alibaba on Redbank! They are perfectly delicious. Best gyro around!! read more

This is one of our favorite Mediterranean places in the city. They've been around for a while and their quality has not changed. I went my with husband and parents and we all shared 2 falafel platters and fries. The platters come with several falafel balls, pita bread, tzaziki, hummus and then we asked for the veggies which came with roasted cauliflower and carrots. Also ask for the hot sauce on the side! This was the perfect amount for the 4 of us we were able to make our own little falafel sandwiches the way we wanted. The fries are nice and crispy. Occasionally I swing by here to just pick up a plate of falafel if we re hosting Mediterranean at home and it turns out so great! read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - Falafel Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

if you like a container full of rice, then Alibaba Kabob is the place to go. Ordered their large Tandoori chicken rice box ( aka Rice Box ) and it was so dry, they hardly put any garlic sauce on it. Thank goodness i paid for extra sauce but still dry. Would be nice if they would put more of the chicken tandoori in the box. I would say the ratio of rice to chicken is probaby 90% rice to 10% tandoori chicken. Goodbye Alibaba Kabob. Rice is cheap. read more

The gyro bread was completely soggy, missing taz sauce, cold fries. Unwrapping the gyro and found it was sitting in a puddle of liquid. Worst gyro I've ever had. read more

I stumbled upon this place, as I was staying nearby and passed them daily. It's a small establishment with a few tables for dining in. My visit was during COVID-19, but they were open for carry-out orders. The owner was very nice, friendly, and quite knowledgeable about what was vegan-friendly on his menu. DOLMAS - All dolmas are not created equal. Lucky for me, these were some of the best I've had. The grape leaves were moist, not dry as some like to serve them. The rice inside was warm and adequately seasoned. They were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! FALAFEL DONER - Basically, a falafel pita, served the way nature intended, with the pita sliced open and all the goodies stuffed inside, like they serve 'em on the east coast and at Maoz, in Europe. The pita was fresh and soft. The magic inside though! Crispy falafel, roasted veggies, including eggplant and cauliflower ((I could've eaten that roasted cauliflower as a side dish!), banana peppers, hummus, and tahini. (I omitted the cucumbers and tomatoes. I added tahini instead of the non-vegan tzatziki sauce.) OMG was it glorious to my tastebuds! I added some SEASONED FRIES to my meal and they were the perfect companion. Crispy and well seasoned, they paired well with pita sandwich. It was a lot of food. Great portions for the price. If I'm ever in Cincinnati again, I know what's for lunch or dinner! read more

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Ali Baba is a great, casual place to grab a Gyros or Falafel or many other choices. I love that the owner always seems to be on site behind the counter. Tried the Humus for the first time... outstanding!!! And the pita bread with it is perfect. Stuffed grape leaves also yummy and served with a little cup of sauce to dip. we finished our meal with the cashew and pistachio Baklava. lovely. Highly recommend. read more

This was my first time here and it was such a great find. Service was excellent and staff are friendly. Food was fresh and good quality with an excellent value. Highly recommend read more

I wasn't completely sure about this place when I walked in but dang that's a good gyro! I've had a few different gyros in Cincy, always searching for the perfect one. Ali Baba comes in at #2. Well seasoned meat, very generous portion, thick fluffy pita. Fries are crunchy but thicker crinkle style. Overall a good meal! Downfalls: greasy AF with light sauce. Next time I'll ask for more sauce and less grease ha. I literally squeezed grease out of my sandwich and blotted a lot with a napkin. Pretty gross but I'll let it slide every now and then. Great tasting food but due to grease I wouldn't come back often. Nice treat every now and then and you can easily get two meals out of it. read more

I have never been here before or knew it existed. I was working at the time and we had decided to get some Gyros. I got the Gyro platter which comes with gyro meat, salad, hummus and pita bread. You can add double meat to your platter for only $1 and an extra piece of pita bread for $0.65. The platter costed $10.50. I was stuffed after eating my meal. It was super delicious and plan to go back soon. I got my food To go and the wait for the food wasn't too long. The person working the register was super nice and knowledgeable about the food, he might have been the owner I am not sure. Their are plenty of options between meat dishes and vegetarian dishes. Everything is reasonably priced on the low end. Finding a good Gyro is hard to come by and I believe this place has a really good Gyro!! Parking is limited as it is in a plaza. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - The menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

So good and filling, but still healthy. This place is small and clean on the inside with lots of friendly staff. I ordered the Gibraltar platter, when it came out I was shocked at the portion. It was big enough for 2 people. All the spaces and veggies were fresh and delicious. read more

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Delicious falafel alot of seasonings and super yummy. the Baklava had cinnamon in it.

We got food here at 8pm which is pretty late since they close at 9. We were thinking about not bothering them but they were getting steady business up to the last minute. There was a customer when we came in and there was a customer coming in when we left. The guy in charge took our order and his voice had a low, soft-spoken nature. He was very nice and professional, repeating our orders back to make sure he got it right. My takeaway from this place is that it's very affordable Mediterranean protein fast. The price for a gyro sandwich is $7 on the wall and I bet it hasn't changed in years. There's copious amounts of meat in the sandwich. I felt maybe the vegetables and the sauce were a little low ratio to the meat but that's a pretty minor complaint and I bet you could ask or pay for a little extra. The pita was a pita and the fries weren't awesome but not terrible. If you're looking for a quick bite and you want more protein than that scoop of meat in a chipotle burrito, this place is worth a try, but nothing spectacular. I'll definitely try this place again to see if there's a hidden gem in their menu that's not just a gyro sandwich. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I stopped in today for the first time and I'm impressed! This restaurant is very clean and the staff is friendly. They made my order quickly. They have the best falafel that I've ever had. I will 100% be a regular customer. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - a meal in a styrofoam container - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love this place. Awesome gyros and beef doner! Friendly folks, or family loves the food. read more

10/10 would recommend!!! Our family is on a journey to try all the gyro places in Cincinnati. This is our second stop and I will tell you this place is absolutely amazing, clean restaurant, fast service good prices, easy seating, delicious hot food with amazing portions!!! We will be back to this place again and again!! Thank you Ali baba for the amazing meal!! read more

Absolutely fire. This place is so good and truly authentic Mediterranean Cuisine. Simon is a boss and always hooks ya up. Great service with bomb a$$ food. I make it a lunch stop at least once a week. The Classic Gyro is the way to go. Best around read more

Inexpensive and good. They are located in a small stip mall. Order at the counter, then wait for it to get done. Steady stream of customers. Service was fast. Food freshly prepared. I'd go there again. read more

This is a hidden gem in Cincinnati. Affordable and then AMAZING flavor for HUGE quantities of food. I loved! It was really unexpected, then we got our first bite and it was a flavor explosion. Gyros are amazing, same as their babaganush. Definitely coming back! read more

I'm so faithful when it comes to my Gyro spots. I had never been here and I have been twice now. Its a typical counter with indoor seating and a bit more pricey than I'm used to but let me share some of the things that brought me back. 1. In addition to gyro and kabobs they have Doner! I haven't been able to find this in Cincinnati at all. In fact, the last time I had it I was in Dubai. The Doner was not as good or as eclectic as Dubai regarding ingredients but that didn't tamp down my excitement in the least. 2. They have an a la carte counter if you don't want the specials. 3. The music! It's sets the mood for food perfectly. I'm certain I will be back soon. Not so humbly submitted, Michael C. read more

Slow service, been multiple times for lunch with no more than 5 other customers in the restaurant and it takes 15-20 minutes to get a chicken donor. Food and prices are pretty good though. read more

Some of the best gyros around Cincinnati. Love coming here for a quick lunch when passing by. Staff is always extremely kind and efficient.

Kapsalon! The food is terrific, the owner and staff are friendly and efficient. They make kapsalon on request, not on the menu, and it is the best west of Rotterdam. read more

I was skeptical on coming here. My husband brought home some hummus and the Chicken shawarma and I was hooked! The chicken is so fresh and tender. The seasonings on the chicken is what makes it tastes so great! Falafel is awesome and cheap! I cannot believe I just now tried this place. I wish I would have tried it when it first open. You must give this place a try if you like mediterrean/greek food. The owners are really kind and service was at first slow, but I've noticed that they have been moving faster. read more

Delicious Mediterranean food! Huge gyros! Great service! We continue to come back to this place when we're in the area. Food is always fresh and the servings always filling. The staff are always super polite and fun. It's great! read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

OMG THIS IS THE BEST FALAFEL I HAVE EVER EVER EVER HAD! and it can be summed up why in one word: TOPPINGS. The toppings are the bomb. Seriously, they stirfry up a bunch of veggies (including eggplant) and stick those on your sandwich - how can you go wrong?! They also put seasoning on their french fries which gives them a kick you won't be expecting! I've driven by this place a thousand times visiting the bestie and had no idea what I was missing!!! Will most definitely be coming back! read more

I hadn't been here for a number of years, and boy have they gotten better! You now order and pay at the same time, the food prep area is organized better, you order at the far end of the counter. Definitely an improvement over a few years ago. Food quality - VAST improvement. I ordered the same thing tonight that I ordered 4 years ago, took pics of both. Go look at the difference! The falafel then was smaller, dry, salty, and "meh." Tonight's falafel was awesome. Bigger, great texture, great seasoning. The gyro sandwich today is Massive compared to that of four years ago. I didn't even realize until I looked at that old photo how different the portions were. So apparently they listened to some of us whining and have made improvements since I was there years ago. That's cool. Good food-GO! read more

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So my first visit was a 5, my next a 1 and most recent a 3. The staff seems generally confused. The bread for the gyro is microwaved to warm it. That just promises chewy bread people. The gyro meat seem greasier than most. They give you a huge portion of fries for $3.00 For the money I'll have a hard time coming back. There are far better options around if I'm going to spend 12-15$ for my lunch. read more

Its a decent place for Middle East Inspired Food when you are on Red Bank Road. The restaurant is clean, service is good, and flavorful. I had the Baba Ganouj and chicken Shawarma. It was tasty and the proportions were good. Basically, in the restaurant, you go up to the counter, the menu is written on the wall and you order it from there. Although, I have to say here, that it took me a while to read the board. A tip: what they mean by "stake" is steak", however, being a non-native speaker of English, I totally understand. Do give this place a try if you are in the area. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - Delicious chicken ! - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I've driven by Ali Babas more than a few times and finally decided to stop in and try it last weekend. I wasn't disappointed! I got the gyro and a side of falafel. Our food took a little bit, but it was all freshly made, so it was worth it! The gyro was huge! All the toppings were super fresh. It was a little light on tzatziki, so I asked for a bit extra. The falafel had a crispy outside and was perfectly seasoned. They asked if I wanted some of the hot sauce for the falafel and I said "sure"! It was really good with the sauce that came with it as well as the hot sauce. I didn't find the price too crazy as the gyros were pretty big and everything was fresh to order. So if you're driving by, or need to make a slight detour, it's worth it! read more

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One of my favorite foods in the world...falafel. I don't know what it is about it, but I love it. Came here for a late lunch around 1:20 and it wasn't too busy. The interior and menu are exactly the same as durum grill up in blue ash, which I heard they used to be the same franchise, but this one changed the name. The menu isn't overwhelming and its simple and easy on the eyes. I got the falafel sandwich and it came out in about 8 minutes, give or take. Its a big sandwich even though it looks small. All the fillings fit in a pocket pita which is warm and the falafel are soft. I don't have any negatives to say about this place. It definitely doesn't blow me away, but the ordering process was fast and they offer good Americanized Mediterranean food and my stomach agrees with it just fine. For $7.00, its not a bad deal, but their side dishes are pretty expensive at $3 for fries... read more

Best service ever!!! The food from Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill was great, but the service was fantastic and the circumstances of how I got my order delivered were unbelievable to me and the reason I am writing this review. I ordered my food via Gubhub and somehow my order was tagged for pick up and not delivery. It was a horribly cold day with 3 to 4 inches of snow in Cincinnati. I don't live in Cincinnati. I was in a customer meeting and saw I had missed a local phone call. I stepped out of my meeting and when I returned the call I talked to the owner of Ali Baba and he informed me the order I submitted was placed for pick up. I thought my lunch plans were ruined and my lunch was not going to get delivered. To my surprise and amazement the owner told me he was going to deliver my lunch order himself. My location was over 3 miles away from his restaurant and the temperature was 11 degrees and the roads were slushy and snow covered. I insisted to pay for the delivery and he pleasantly refused and quickly delivered my lunch. Best customer services ever!! read more

We were staying nearby and decided to try Ali Baba while on vacation. My husband had a gyro- no complaints from him. He said it was full of meat and flavorful. I had a gyro platter and really enjoyed it. The man who took my order (I'm assuming the owner) was realllly kind and helpful. I was shocked at how quickly our food was ready. It was delicious and everything tasted fresh. My super particular four year old had a hot dog (which he proclaimed amazing lol) and some cheese sticks. Lastly- I read a few complaints about the taziki sauce. It was thin- but honestly, I liked it. It wasn't ranch- but it was a pourable consistency and was not watery or thick like other places. It made it easy to distribute amongst my plate. If we are ever in the area again, I'm sure we will return. read more

Excellent place! Big portions. Staff courteous and helpful. Recommend you check it out. read more

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill Cincinnati / AB MED GRILL - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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My wife and I have been searching for our go to Mediterranean spot since moving back to Cincinnati a few years ago. After our first visit to Ali Baby Mediterranean Grill I think we have found our place. This small restaurant is somewhat hidden in a strip of stores along Red Bank Expressway. Orders are placed at the counter and toppings can be requested as plates are put together. The menu is straightforward and features gyro, chicken, steak, or falafel served as either sandwiches in a pita or on a platter. A handful of Mediterranean appetizers are also available. We choose the hummus and pita ($5), which is plenty for four people. The hummus itself was some of the best around. I ordered the chicken gyro platter and topped it with cucumber salad, baba ghanouj, and tzatziki sauce ($10.50). The serving size is enough for two to share or likely enough to take home for lunch the next day. The chicken was a little dry, which is to be expected as it is not cooked to order, but well seasoned. The real star of our meal was the falafel platter that my wife ordered ($10). This is the best falafel I've had in the city, no doubt. Make sure to try some, even if you just do an appetizer order (6 for $5) but I prefer to make a sandwich with the provided pita and mix the chicken in as well. Ali Baba may not look like much from the outside and the inside could use a little work, but the food is overall very delicious. I imagine we will probably do carry-out next time as our kids don't typically eat Mediterranean. Though I should note chicken tenders and fries are available for the kids. read more

This was my first time eating at this place. The staff was friendly, the place was clean and comfortable, and everything I ate was amazing! The menus is simple but everything I ate was great! I will definitely come back every chance I get!! read more