Ali Baba

For the first time visiting this place last week on our way to California. They provided Delicious food, great service, and specially our server I think his name was majd having a great attitude and took care of us very well. The only issue we have is with the owner, which he charged us $39.91 because we’re a family over 5 people 🙄 I had the worker called him and asked him why he charged extra? His respond was because we’re more than 5. Not sure if that legal but my opinion is, you should give a discount for groups not charging more. Specially when your restaurant is empty, it was only my family and another 2 people in the restaurant that time. I don’t want your discount, but at least put sign on your entrance saying that you charge more money for over 5. That’s my experience in this place and hope the owner sees this and charge his mind

It was my first time going and I was so glad I had. The atmosphere was very inviting. The food was flavorful and savory. I ordered the first sampler on the appetizer section, it was well proportioned and the food taste amazing. I then ordered the land and beef plate they offered, my father got the charbroiled lamb. Both dishes were seasoned and marinated to perfection. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone n the area or passing through. The owner was very polite and his wife, the cook has such amazing talent.

Wow!! What a treasure this Restaurant is!! We are moving across the country from San Diego to the DC area and happened to be staying the night at one of the Marriott hotels down the street. I always opt to walk when possible, especially after sitting in a car all day! So happened upon Ali Baba from a local google restaurant search and could not be more impressed! The food and service was top notch! We had the Veggie Sampler which was an amazing assortment of freshly made healthy but delectable treats as well as the beef filled kebbeh, which paired wonderfully together! If you couldn’t tell, we were hungry! So we each ordered a plate to finish off our feeding frenzy. I had the Shish Kabob which was cooked perfectly, lamb takes a well seasoned chef to be prepared this perfectly! My partner had the Gyro, which was one of the best he has ever had! I would happily drive another 1000 miles to enjoy this experience again!! Thank you!!

First time visit, very welcoming atmosphere really like the soft jazzy music and volume was perfect. Emilio's Service was excellent, just one waiter but he was very fast and attentive, had several tables yes refills were just on time and kept asking if we needed anything. We had delicious babaghanouj then gyro plate with salad and jasmine rice very satisfying. Definitely will be back

Fantastic experience! Service was efficient and pleasant. She explained the dishes and gave helpful suggestions. Food was phenomenal! We had the vegetarian appetizer and the mixed grill three meat plate. We wanted to try a little of everything to get a feel for flavors/spices of food. Vegetarian platter: Baba ghanouj was smoky and creamy, hummus was full of flavors that complemented every part of the dishes. Falafel was crispy and amazing! Dolmas was balanced with spices and dressing on it. The pita was fresh and warm. The tabbouleh-parsley and tomato salad- helped balance all the flavors and lighten the pallet. The mixed grill 3 meat plate: the chicken was juicy, lamb was succulent and tender, and khafta was flavorful and cooked well. We also had the mint lemonade and water cucu that was refreshing and yummy! We will definitely be back again!