This restaurant really is magic. I lived in Greece for 4 years, and this is by far the closest I've found to authentic Greek food in Canada. Portions are huge, meat is always so perfectly seasoned and cooked, spicy carrots are divine, and the tzatziki is the real deal! Love love love it!

Décor leaves something to be desired but the place is infused with love, and it shows in the food. Innovative takes on middle eastern (Greek / Lebanese) standards. Quirky table settings and lighting create an authentic feel. Highly recommend the lamb shank.

Small, funky, good food, reasonable price, large portions. Went with a group of 9, 4 kids. Everyone was pleased with their meals. Quite the variety, vegetarian too. Waitress was extremely helpful, she really seemed to enjoy working there. Our only negative, and it's not that a deal, not one person liked the spicy carrots, which are apparently quite a hit... More

Had takeout as we often do if my husband is passing through. We live south of Nanaimo, so we can't have Aladins as often as we would really like. As always the food was fresh, fabulous and the service is always great. I just wished I lived closer so I could have it more often. Don't miss out if you... More

We have enjoyed dining in and take out numerous times. The food quality is consistant and delicious. The chef prepares lamb, chicken,beef and seafood with a wonderful blend of spices, which are sometimes unexpected with delicious results. Everything on the menu is of superb quality, freshness and exotic. Many vegetarian and gluten free options too. A wide variety of appies,... More

Aladdin's is consistently great. I have been many times and even though Mediterranean food isn't my "go-to" the food here is outstanding. The portions are HUGE! The service is great and the setting is funky and interesting. I love the Lentil soup! PS It is one of the only restaurants I would feel comfortable eating by myself. Just has that... More

This place has fantastic food! The donair's and mulligatawny soup are completely addictive. I has become one of our #1 lunch spots.

How could this place be in Nanaimo? An atmosphere that has that lovable hole in the wall feeling that makes you feel like you've discovered somewhere special while having just fantastic authentic middle east cuisine, a staff that makes you feel in minutes like one of the family and prices better then the generic big restaurants. I would take business... More

We usually eat the Mediterranean food Shen we eat here...pita, souvlaki, donairs etc but on the recommendation of the waitress we decided to have the Friday filet special. What a plate, Greek salad, spices carrots, mashed potatoes, mushroom we held the onions and a wonderfully marinated piece of filet cooked to perfection all for a great price. We love the... More