3.8
6 reviews
100% will return

Ali Baba

175 East Main Street, Newark, DE

Middle EasternMoroccan$$

Halal summary

Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal
Alcohol served

About Ali Baba

Middle Eastern-themed restaurant. Guests can choose sofa-style seating in the back room or traditional seating in the front of the restaurant. It's a fun, laid-back college atmosphere.

Photos

Photo of Ali Baba
Daniyal FahadMar 12, 2025

Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Amenities

Parking space
To-go

Social media

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Location

175 East Main Street, Newark, DE

3.8
6 reviews·17% would return
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Muhammad Ahmed

Dec 5, 201735 reviews
4

Need to confirm with them that which options are halal since there are non halal options as well. Their lamb was tender and juicy. Gyros are okay but taste more like wraps rather than gyros. Platters are delicious but can be pricey; however they are really generous with portion sizes. Really liked hummus but was dissappointed by Baba Ganoush. Overall a great dining experience. Note:They do serve alcohol and sheesha, so I would avoid taking people who tend to judge books just by their covers.

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Ramsha Sikander

Mar 22, 200810 reviews
5

I love this place i started going ther wheni was 5! I love ther lamb shish kabobs they are so tender and delicous! I would definetly recommend people to go there! Oh and they have certificates up for display. My dad called the meat supplier and it is definetly halal

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mariam ali

Sep 24, 200616 reviews
5

Delicious food, their kebobs and Shavarma are too good. I hope they are zabiha.

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Stephanie Hussin

Mar 1, 20053 reviews
2

rather uncomfortable atmosphere, and i dont trust that the meat is halal. they serve alcohol which they dont tell u on this listing, and u sit and eat ur seafood while the oh so cultural main streeters sip on their chardonnay.

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Aarfat Kazi

Dec 3, 200410 reviews
3

This not a muslim owned business. The meat is hallal per owners but not Zabihah cut. But I reccommend their Fish and vegetatian menu items.

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Maheen H

May 25, 200430 reviews
4

Ali Baba in downtown Newark is a great place to eat with a wonderful atmosphere. Comfortable couch-like chairs and large lap level tables make it easy to kick back for relaxation or pleasant conversation while waiting for the food. I have eaten here many times and love the selection and the quality of the food. I have never been dissapointed. My favorites include the falafel vegetarian sandwich (3.50) and the fettuche salad (~5.00 I think). Lamb gyros and the vegetarian platter are also delicious. In a land of burgers and fries, this is a welcome escape!