Lina’s Taverna

Horrible, not authentic, rip off price and portions. Wont make it. Many other good options in town. Gyromania is better LOL

Good food, great staff. Try the Mujadara plate, Greek grilled chicken, moussaka and grilled octopus. That’s def my favorite

Excellent food. So fresh and authentic. We had a table of six and just ordered wine and appetizers. Manager came over and spent time with us explaining the food and even made us some custom dishes. Highly recommend

Awful new owners should take lessons from old owners soup salads last week dreadful. Sent back soup said it was to removed from bill it wasn’t we just left a, subway might be better

I eat here often and it is consistently delicious. But the meal I just finished was so good it inspired me to write about it immediately. Normally I get the rolls, chicken shishtawook (that’s definitely spelled wrong but I tried) is my favorite — tender grilled chunks of chicken in a delicious garlic sauce.
This time I had the Flavor Savor. It’s the best yet! As the name implies it is full of flavor. Grilled meats, rice, hummus and a lovely salad too. It was the perfect combo — a truly satisfying and healthy meal. And at a totally fair price too!
We tried a mozzarella cake for dessert and that was amazing too. It’s covered in a gorgeous floral rose syrup — heaven!
This is just an all around great place to eat. Maybe I’m biased to Lebanese food and maybe the taverna is just better. I’d go here over any Greek place in town. Have to mention that they always make me feel welcome as soon as we walk in too. One of my favorite spots!

This place has so much potential. Firstly, Lebanese food is unique and can be very flavorful. I liked their veggie friendliness and health conscious choices on the menu. There is an amazing Lebanese place I go to in Dade county and was hoping this would be our new go to place, closer to home.
Let’s start with the the ambiance, very casual. Not a bad thing, but puts it in a category for maybe a good lunch spot, but not date night.
The service was abysmal. The server took very long to greet us, get drinks, take app order, take orders, and finally bring food. The place was nearly empty so it did not seem to add up.
The food. Most of it was good. I really enjoyed the lentil (Mujadara) dish and the hummus app was good, not amazing. The falafel was hot and freshly made, very tasty. I think the hummus would be better with fresh made pita. The pita did not seem made in house, even though the server said it was. It tasted like bagged pita from a supermarket.
Overall, if they had amazing lunch specials and I was in the area, I would potentially revisit. However, the competition around it would steer me in another direction most of the time.

I sadly have to down-​grade my review. We were so excited last time. Couldn’t wait to come back. We brought a long-​time family friend. Place was empty when we got there-​no problem, just strange. We ordered. Here’s the weird part, they brought EVERYTHING out at once! apps, salads, entrees-​everything!
My tuna was dry and had no sauce. My Dad’s «spinach pie» was a real disappointment. Almost no filing at all, mostly bread. The rest of the food was really delicious. We’re all torn. I’d like to give it another chance, but they need to have better service.

We are vegan and this is only vegan place we’ve found in the Boynton/​Delray/​Boca Area. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and non-​vegetarian options — so there’s something for everyone. We got falafel pita wraps and were to die for. Also our server, Nour was excellent — courteous, kind, and very helpful. This was our second time here and they definitely didn’t disappoint either time. Also a great wine and beer list. Highly recommend Alladin’s for those who either:
1. Want to make health-​conscious meal choices
2. Enjoy Mediterranean, Lebanese, or Middle-​Eastern-​ish cousine
3. Are vegans or vegetarians
As a bonus they have delicious vegan Lady Fingers for dessert. :)

Really great food. I recommend the Dawali and Flavor Savor! The managers are frequently checking in to see how you’re doing. I love and will definitely return :-)

Great portions!
Super nice witress!!!
And very tasty food!
Their interior design is really cool and clean.
You can order for pickup, so grab a pickup menu for the next time you crave Lebanese food

Everything was delightful!
Friendly staff and quickly made food!
I had the hummus falafel roll and it was perfect. I also got the free smoothie upon checking in with Unilocal and since I was hungry and it came out right away which was nice!
Quick visit for me, the inside is nicely decorated & prices are great!

Returned to Aladdin’s eatery and was forced to drop a star because of the following:
Only one waitress was covering the entire restaurant on a Sunday night… approximately 5 to 10 tables were filled. Without going into details service was significantly compromised… Moreover my lamb dish was not as flavorful as on previous visits. At best it was average. The shish kebab was too well done and somewhat dry. The creamy hummus and the smokey baba ganoush were better than average. The falafel was also bit too dry. Our table of four found it EXTREMELY difficult to get the hassled waitress’s attention to get dessert and our check. This clearly was not the same restaurant which I had reviewed earlier in the year. CONSISTENCY is the mark of a good restaurant … Based on tonight’s performance 3 stars is probably a much too generous assessment. Hopefully Aladdin can get it’s act together… We may return… but not with the same degree of enthusiasm… With so many nearby competing restaurants, Aladdin’s eatery is no longer special. Perhaps this review will serve as a wake up call. Poor service and compromised food preparation is a deadly combination.

My expectations were definitely high after reading all the rave reviews, I love Mediterranean and Lebanese so I eagerly went to try Aladdin’s for lunch. It is located in the Publix/​Boca Village Square plaza next to the Town Center Mall. The restaurant is casual, the dining room is large offering indoor and outdoor seating, there are several tables and booths. There is a large dessert display case at the front desk with some great looking desserts, the sign said $ 3.50 a slice. We were sat in a booth towards the back of the restaurant. The menu is large serving typical Mediterranean appetizers, salads, pitas, platters, smoothie and fresh juices.
I took advantage of the Unilocal check-​in offer and got the free fruit smoothie, our server, a young lady accepted the offer with ease which is always nice, the smoothie was very good. We started with the Baba Gannouj (Puréed fire-​roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil) which was served with the traditional pita. The pita was cold, hard and chewy, the Baba Gannouj was ok but overly garlicky.
For lunch I ordered the Jasmine’s Favorite with Shish Kabob which consisted of grilled beef kabobs and the menu described it as «A medley of brown rice, cooked beans, and vegetables seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices». The medley also contained potatoes which the menu failed to mention, we found the rice medley to be very mushy and bland. The grilled beef was tough, Also, we asked for a side of garlic sauce because I am not a fan of tahini which is what it is served with the platter, the garlic sauce was good but the server didn’t tell us it was a $ 1.50 extra, its not about the money but she should have mentioned it would be an extra charge. Also, the sauces are served in plastic containers with lids, and the food didn’t have great presentation appeal, it’s a step up from counter service. Also, our server was not attentive, I had to wait a while to try to get her attention to get a water refill, and again had to waive and try to get her attention to get the check, there was only one other table in the whole restaurant since we went for a late lunch so her lack of attention wasn’t because she was busy.
I didn’t find it to be great value at $ 15 per platter for mediocre food, Overall I was very disappointed with both the food and service, I would not return, there are too many other great Mediterranean places.
Food 2 stars
Service 2 stars
Ambiance 3 stars

I visited this restaurant in Boca Raton, FL for the first time today with a colleague during lunch hour after locating it on Unilocal.It is in the close proximity of the Glades Town Center mall and hidden neatly behind CVS on St. Andrews Blvd. There’s adequate parking available. On entering, I was surprised to see it’s a full service restaurant rather than the normal fast food Mediterranean joints I come across from time to time. The ambiance and décor is very pretty and inviting and you have to wait to be seated. The seating area is a blend of tables for two, fours, booths and groups so it is suitable for all folks. They also have a big display of a variety of desserts. Realizing it would take longer time to dine-​in, we chose carryout and placed our order at the register.
I ordered the Chicken Schwarma Rolled and told the server to make it spicy and my colleague opted for the Aladdin’s Lamb Rolled and sat in the waiting area after paying. It took them over 25 minutes to prepare our order which was like a really long wait. I wish they could have been better staffed since there were 2 – 3 employees running all around during busy lunch time. I asked the cashier for Wi-​Fi and was told it’s broken. All this while no one followed-​up on the order nor told us how long would it take nor asked if we needed anything else.
The Chicken Schwarma Rolled came rolled inside a Pita like a Wrap (not spicy); with Tahini Yogurt dressing which was tasty but a bit too salty. The chicken meat was tender and fresh, so were the veggies and condiments. However the Pita was a bit too hard. Not sure if that’s how the dish is supposed to be. The portion size was good. My colleague found the Aladdin’s Lamb Rolled really well-​made though the portion size was not large.
We were surprised to notice the take out order was simply the wrapped food in a brown bag with no napkins, knives or forks. We had to hunt for them at our work in order to get started.
The upside: Good location, ambiance, ample seating, wide menu selection, including food, fresh juices, smoothies, wine and desserts, adequate portion size and I was impressed by the clean and well-​maintained restroom, outdoor seating.
On the flipside: Needs to have proper staffing during rush hours, faster turnaround for carry-​outs and provide the essentials. They have to be generous with Wi-​Fi considering every customer who walks-​in uses a smart phone to be connected.
I would recommend folks to try out this place and share your experiences. I’ll give them a second chance; which will give me an excuse to try out their desserts.

Made it back to Aladdin’s for lunch!
I had my mind set on the vegetarian appetizer sampler when I was en route but, upon my arrival, I noticed the lunch special board outside of the restaurant. They offer $ 2 smoothies, $ 8 pita and salad combo, and $ 5 hummus. The specials run from 11 to 3. I ended up ordering the chicken curry rolled pita and it was delicious. The curry chicken was flavorful, but not spicy (they probably don’t want to give the people of Boca heart attacks). The wrap also had tomatoes, peas, and a mustard dressing. The pita comes warm and crunchy. The salad was good; mixed greens with cheese, olives, tomatoes and vinaigrette on the side with a piece of pita. The slice of cake was heaven.
I think the main blonde woman that is usually there is the manager. I have to give her props next time I go; she is really personable and professional. Again, my walk in order was ready in about 5 minutes or less.
I’m looking forward to going back and dining in instead of ordering out.

The flavor savor with a side of their hot sauce is so good. The owner is so nice and the staff was quick and friendly. I love trying foods from different cultures and this one is up there with one of my favorites. Looking forward to trying their desserts too.

What a find!
Met my girlfriend here after reading the reviews. This place is awesome! The service is amazing and the food is just plain delicious!
The service really make this meal wonderful. Greeted with smiles and attended to constantly, the staff made the meal a great experience.
We started with the Baba which was perfectly smokey and creamy. Glad we got the «small» portion, because even splitting it, we couldn’t finish it.
We then got two of the dinner plates: the Flavor Savor and the Chicken Mishwi. Everything was cooked to perfection and wonderfully spiced.
The hardest part of the meal was figuring out how not to stuff our gullets so much that we couldn’t get out of the booth! Prices were great too. Well worth every penny.
Super excited to have found this gem. Will definitely be coming back!

Great local restaurant with young and pleasant service. The ambience nice and low profile chic.
I’m a BIG lover of Middle Eastern food, and growing up eating it made me very conscious of a good homemade food, of the species used to bring the flavors to explode inside your mouth. Can I just say that they have it going on here? Yes, their appetizers are delicious, all of them. I cannot come here and not eat their baba (eggplant dip), neither their kibbie (fried spiced ground beef balls), the main dish Flavor Savor will most certainly save your day and make you very happy!
They have so many options and all sound so good. By what I have tasted so far I can only imagine that they will carry on their good flavor to all of their dishes. The only way to find out: Trying them all!!! I’m already on it!
Come and try it for yourself!

Alladin is a great spot for a casual and inexpensive Middle Eastern meal. They have an extensive menu full of enticing options such as shwarma, grilled chicken, hummus, pita wraps and smoothies. They also have a ton of app choices. Prices are very fair for Boca Raton; $ 10 for a salad that’s full of protein and big enough for two and $ 4 for a large smoothie.
I went with the chicken mishwi salad as well as a berry smoothie with yogurt and honey. I loved everything about my meal. The chicken was crispy, juicy and flavorful, so much so that the juices and little pieces which broke off seasoned all the veg for me. I didn’t even have to bother with the dressing or feta which they put on the side. The smoothie was also delightful. I particularly enjoyed the generous use of honey, which was a great note to compliment their berry mixture. I also got to try my girl’s lentil soup and her shwarma and hummus and I loved those dishes as well. Four for four. Nice!
As for the atmosphere, I have to say, the dining room was very comfortable to sit in. The noise level was on the reasonable side and the tables well spaced out so we weren’t right on top of our dining neighbors. Also, the service was very good. Out waiter refilled the drinks quickly, came by to check on how the meal was going, etc, etc. As good as you could expect, really.
In the end, I have to give Alladin 4 stars for strong flavor, outstanding value and attentive service. It’s well worth checking out if you’re looking for a laid back lunch or dinner in Boca.

This restaurant opened a few months ago. I’ve been there four tmes and each time the food was good and the service was friendly and helpful.
Tonight my husband and I shared the hummus appetizer. The serving was large and it came with a basket of pita bread. The hummus was very thick and creamy.
I usually get one of their salads but I decided to try the chicken Dijon rolled pita. It was marinated chicken with tomatoes, onions, and honey Dijon dressing in pita bread. The whole thing is grilled so that the bread was crispy. It was very good and I would get it again.
They have a very extensive menu including a large selection of salads, pita sandwiches, and specialty plates. There’s a display case near the register with beautiful desserts. Since I’m always dieting I haven’t tried the desserts yet.
A lot of the menu is vegetarian or vegan. It’s nice to be at a restaurant where you have plenty of good choices beside meat or fish dishes.