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Our fresh balloon bread  is served to each table. - Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine, New York, NY

Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7
4.7
41 Reviews
$30 and under
Turkish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
So, you’ve been craving for mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine in the vast city of New York. If you want to enjoy the remarkable Mediterranean dishes that would make you feel as though you’ve just walked into the country and enter the unique Mediterranean tastes, Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine is the ultimate restaurant to go to! From tasty lentil soup and our signature lahmacun to a remarkable array of vegetarian dishes, seafood, hot and cold appetizers and more, we have everything to satisfy your taste buds! Ali Baba is one of the most reputable Mediterranean Restaurants in NYC, offering a wide range of delightful meals with Mediterranean and Mediterranean flavors, served in a unique and authentic location. The menu is categorically organized so you can easily pick your desired meal. And Also Our fresh balloon bread from the stone oven is served to each table.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alibaba

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine offers "great food at a very reasonable price" and is celebrated for its "excellent service." Guests rave about the "authentic Turkish food," with standout dishes like divine lamb chops and a delightful mixed meze. The "friendly staff," especially Rose, enhances the dining experience. Perfect for those seeking a welcoming atmosphere and "delicious" meals.

41 Reviews
  1. Mallory

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and received a pretty rose for valentine’s night

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  2. MarkW VIP

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food at a great value. The waitstaff was attentive and enthusiastic and the portions were generous and diverse. Best of all the food quality and taste was outstanding.

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  3. Marie Lou

    New York City226 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good neighborhood restaurant. Food is fresh and well prepared. Service is very personalized. We patronize Ali Baba as many times as we can. Thank you

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  4. Laura

    Houston33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and attentive service! We had hummus, lamb, Mediterranean salad, and their ravioli. I could literally eat here every day!

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  5. Andres VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food and the welcoming atmosphere. It has become like family.

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  6. Kiril

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended! Probably the best Turkish food you will find in NYC.

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  7. Ruth VIP

    Chicago49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Service was slow at beginning (we waited about 15 minutes to be greeted). Food came fast, but then service slowed again. Felt ignored

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  8. Aaron

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was delicious and service was excellent

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  9. dana VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My falafel was very overcooked. They didn’t have any of the red wines on the by-glass menu that we wanted to order. The bottle we ordered was overpriced. I chose the restaurant for the group and I was embarrassed.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Real nice experience. Impressed with the lovely delicious bread. Loved the Lamb Adana. A definite return.

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FAQs

Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 888-8622.

Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine

224 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022-5206

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish, Mediterranean, Halal
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alibaba
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