Always love coming here. Small Mediterranean restaurant with plenty of seating. The staff is super…read moreaccommodating and you can choose where you sit. Food comes out very quickly and always tastes amazing. This is the first place I recommend to anyone visiting the area. I'm a big fan of their hummus and falafel for a little appetizer. The Greek salad is standard and good enough that I forget to take a picture.... This time I tried the chicken sun dried tomato meal which came with naan and rice. The rice has little flavor, which I enjoy compared to some places that add a lot of cinnamon or other sweet spices. The chicken and tomato's are well sautéed and come out steaming. The naan is cooked perfectly, not crispy yet not too doughy. There just enough sauce on the plate for you to finish the meal! I have yet to try any of their desserts but they're in a display case when you walk in and look so tasty.

Nice service. Ambiance could use some deep cleaning, starting with windows. Food was just ok.read more

Amazing food and the plating is a work of art. Great hummus and the chicken kabobs were excellent…read more Great service and food is exceptional.

This isn't a restaurant I would normally choose, but a friend suggested it, so I decided to give it…read morea try. I wasn't really sure what to order, and unfortunately, the employee wasn't very helpful with recommendations. I tried the gyro sandwich, which was very messy and made it difficult to fully enjoy. My friend ordered the hummus, and it looked really good. I didn't try it this time, but I definitely will on my next visit. I'm not counting this restaurant out, I just need to try a few more items on the menu to see what else they have to offer.

Highly recommended !…read more Excellent authentic cuisine! The chicken is especially juicy and tender. Large portions. Ownership and staff are very welcoming - maintains a neighborly atmosphere.

I just checked out their new location in Lenexa! We started off with the combo house platter which…read morewas so delicious. The warm fresh pita was so good. They are known for their kebabs and boy did it live up to the hype. It was nice that they provided a sheet with pictures of each combo option so you knew exactly what you were ordering. The service was also great. We had a very attentive individual who was very kind. Would definitely recommend checking this out.

If you're visiting Kansas City, make time for Aladdin Cafe…read more The owner and chef is one of the kindest people you'll meet, and that care comes through in every detail. You feel welcomed the second you walk in, and somehow that warmth makes its way into the food too. I've tried just about every Mediterranean spot in Kansas City, and this one stands out every single time. It tastes the most authentic and the least commercial by far. Everything feels fresh, intentional, and made with care. Nothing tastes rushed or mass produced. There's real love in the food here, and you can taste it. Their dolmas especially take me right back to my grandmother's kitchen. That kind of food memory is hard to put into words, but if you know, you know. Comforting, fresh, flavorful, and made in a way that feels deeply rooted and genuine. With the World Cup approaching and so many people coming through Kansas City, visitors need to know about places like this. These are the local spots worth seeking out. The kind you leave talking about afterward and craving again the next day. And if they have the mint lemonade, order it. The rose lemonade is always incredible too. If you can get both, mix them and thank me later. A true Kansas City gem. You won't regret stopping here.

I had a great takeout experience here! I ordered online and it was ready when it said it would be…read more I had the Solvaki Chicken and an order of hummus. If I would order the hummus again, I would get extra pita. The hummus was some of the best I have ever had, so smooth and fresh. The chicken was great as well, I really enjoyed the sauce. The side salad and rice would usually be nothing to write about, but these were superb. The salad really is that good! This place now has a spot in my takeout rotation.

SO GOOD. I ordered a rice bowl on a whim as I was still hungry from eating elsewhere, and oh, I'm…read moreso glad I did! Everything about it was absolutely delicious. I particularly LOVED the salad. Service was quick. I will absolutely be back for more.

Love stopping in the Parlor and trying something new like Sidos!…read more The gyro salad was full of meat ( which was very flavorful) but salad wise lots of romaine, 2 small cucumber pieces and no dressing...hmmm

We got Döner for take out tonight. We ate it. And now we're sad there's no more. The sense of loss…read moreis very real. Never is there a day goes by that, were there a god or goddess, some rando offered me a Döner; I'd reply "no, fie on thee!". This is clearly a proof there is no god nor goddess that loves us; As thusly--that wish that I hath wrought into existence-- is just but that; A solemn wish. So melancholy am I that my Döner has been consumed. Oh this hateful, tacitly woeful existence! Alas!; I hath consumed forth!; The veritable, heaping mess of veggies and meats and carbs delight-- And unequivocally enjoyed every bite, yet-- Another full consummation would I have, but for the time that a livable god or goddess loved me.

Not real Turkish döner Complimentary Turkish coffee changed…read morethe game Small business ambiance is good indoor service fast

Been a regular over the years, The food here is amazing and always fresh. Me and my family have…read moreessential tried everything on their menu and everythings a hit. My personal favorite is their chicken bowls and fries. Overly juicy and crispy, not to mention the staff willingness to go above and beyond and bring food out to you for to-go or dining in.

Great service, food is well-made and presented in a fashionable dish. If I had another 100…read moreexperiences to try for the first time again, I'd use all 100 visiting this restaurant.

This very might be my favorite restaurant ever. I am a sucker for delicious tapas and immaculate…read morevibes, and Extra Virgin has them both! With a nice outdoor patio right off a streetcar stop and a fun and fancy indoor, I always have so much fun here for dinner and drinks. I have been here for casual dinners, dates, anniversaries, and everything in between and have loved it every time! Everyone is always so kind and helpful, recommending their favorite plates and how much food should be enough for your party. They rotate out some of their plates periodically, keeping the menu fresh and new, while also keeping the classics that I love. My absolute favorite dish that I get every time is the grilled ricotta and bread as an appetizer. The ricotta is perfectly light and the bread is charred to perfection, I highly recommend it. Some other dishes we love (some not pictured): the cucumber salad, raw oysters, sautéed mushrooms. You really cannot go wrong I dream of going back to KC to order Extra Virgin again.

Got it -- here's the revised version with that correction integrated cleanly:…read more We stopped in for a quick snack before waiting for the streetcar during the World Cup. We didn't have reservations and were dressed casually. The hostess was friendly and welcoming, and we were seated in what was referred to as the "other dining room," down a dark hallway into a musty, warm, and humid space. Service was prompt and courteous, but the food was very disappointing. We were served a cucumber salad that oddly tasted like peanuts, followed by six completely flavorless meatballs--no seasoning at all, not even salt. The prices might be reasonable if the quality matched expectations, but it didn't. The contrast between the main dining room and the "other room" also felt stark and uncomfortable, as if it were a second-tier seating area. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant based on this experience.