All Reviews
Zahra Mousavi
6 months agoThe food was not good at all. The chicken and rice were super dry and did not have salt. The gyro was too greasy even the bread was fried! Speaking of fries they were terrible as well.
Meredith Stegall
6 months agoAl Madina is our first order every time we’re in Rochester. Their lamb chops are exquisite and the hummus tastes like your teta made it. The salad, which I initially thought was going to be basic, was perfectly dressed. Don’t delay- get to Al Madina NOW.
Luca Portillo
7 months agoGreat little place in downtown Rochester. The food is very good and prices are amazing compared to others. The plus side, they sell trays of baklava and they are so fresh and taste way better than any other baklava I've had.
Linh Pham
8 months agoI visited this place for dinner. I am a full-time introvert when it comes to eating places, and I can be pretty sure that this place is nice, clean, and quiet. I ordered Lamb & Beef Shawarma, and it turned out to be so delicious. The spices are not too much, and the ingredients are fresh. Personally, I am susceptible to the smell of lamb, goat, and venison meat, and I will not eat if I can taste a little bit of that smell. However, I decided to give lamb meat a try at this restaurant, and it turned out to be so good, with no smell at all. If you want to try good lamb meat without worrying about the smell, this is the best place for you. The staff is really friendly; there is nothing else I can complain about at this place. This place is fantastic, and I will visit it more often.
Jay Shen
10 months agoCloser to a 2.5 in terms of food quality, but the economical aspect of its pricing brings its rating up to a 3 here. Honestly most of the food here has provided my partner and I with a mid experience, with a few highlights, but for a quick bite in a place with heavy cultural components, this is still a solid establishment, especially in the city of Rochester. My beef and lamb shawarma was overall tasty with an abundance of meat and sauces. The tabbouleh salad had way too much lemon juice which dominated the bottom, so when there was very little salad left on the plate, it quickly became extremely sour. Maybe more cucumber pieces could've helped neutralize the taste more. The baba ghanouj was pretty good with pita bread, but the consistency over time started changing and could no longer be held up in the air for some reason, maybe because it was too hot in the establishment on that day (they only had fans and no AC). My partner had the grape leaves and did not like them at all, unfortunately, but they didn't give a reason. The samosas didn't really have concrete content in them, but rather more dough-y ingredients inside. I was expecting maybe lentils, or even potatoes which would resemble a samosa more than a sambusa, but they didn't exist. My partner and I both enjoyed the bhaklava, and since one box had three pieces, we ate a total of six small pieces in two boxes. They were sweet, not too sweet, and had a good amount of pistachios while maintaining the exterior crisp. While I personally would only recommend this establishment under certain occasions, I still think that the fact that this place exists serves the local community nicely, as when I was there, I saw lots of people coming in and out for quick bites or take out.
Lisa Gifford
a year agoWe did a mixture of appetizers and dishes to share and try a variety. I enjoyed everything, and service was good. I felt like the restaurant was clean. The staff helped explain dishes and offered to prepare them so easier to slip in our group. Food is delicious. Many dishes I have not ever had before. Highly recommend trying. Nothing too hot or spicy. Very flavorful.
Minnesota Tours
a year agoOrdered the chicken and beef kabob mixed plate with rice. The beef chunks were flavorful – I’d rate them 9/10. Chicken was decent, about 7/10. However, the rice, which made up the bulk of the dish, was completely bland and lacked any flavor – not even onions seemed to be added. The restroom experience was disappointing: no lights, no hand soap, and I had to use my phone flashlight. Overall, it’s a poorly managed restaurant with good food potential but in need of serious improvements.
Sarah Mathre
a year agoAl Madina Restaurant is a fantastic spot for Middle Eastern cuisine. My husband and I ordered the Al Madina Small Feast and it was an impressive amount of food, definitely enough for multiple people. Everything was flavorful and well seasoned, from the tender meats to the fresh sides. The quality and portion sizes make it a great value. I also got the baklava to go and it was excellent, very sweet, crisp, and nutty, just the way baklava should be. If you're looking for delicious halal food with generous portions, this place is worth a visit.