Alibaba Restaurant Bar

Name: Alibaba Restaurant Bar
Address: Rome
Price range: €2 - €38

★ 4.1 (4,442) $$Moderate

Cold appetizers

Hummus

Hommos

Chickpea cream with sesame cream Chickpea cream with sesame cream

Puree of chickpeas and tahini (sesame paste), creamy and flavorful, seasoned with olive oil. A classic Middle Eastern appetizer to enjoy with bread.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Hummus with shawarma

Hommos bil shawarma

Chickpea cream with beef shawarma

The classic chickpea cream (hummus) enriched with spiced beef cooked on a skewer (shawarma). A hearty dish that combines creaminess and meat flavor.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Hummus with meat

Hommos bil lahme

Chickpea cream with stir-fried chunks of beef

Hummus served with hot pan-fried beef pieces. The contrast between the cold cream and the hot meat is delicious.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganouch

Grilled eggplant cream with sesame cream Grilled eggplant cream with sesame cream

Smoked eggplant pureed with tahini, garlic, and lemon. It has a characteristic smoky flavor and a silky texture.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Moussaka

Mussakah

Eggplant in tomato and almond sauce Eggplant in tomato and almond sauce

Eggplant dish stewed in a rich tomato sauce, enhanced by the crunchiness of almonds. Soft and flavorful taste.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Yalangi

Grape leaves stuffed with rice, steamed, seasoned with pomegranate vinegar Grape leaves stuffed with rice, steamed, seasoned with pomegranate vinegar

Stuffed grape leaves with spiced rice. They have a fresh and slightly tangy flavor thanks to pomegranate vinegar.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Labneh

Labanè

Concentrated yogurt cream with mint Concentrated yogurt cream with mint

Very thick strained yogurt, similar to a spreadable cheese, seasoned with dried mint and olive oil. Fresh and tangy.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Hot appetizers

Mutabal

Mutabl

Whole eggplant cooked on the grill, seasoned with garlic, oil and lemon Whole eggplant cooked on the grill, seasoned with garlic, oil and lemon

Whole eggplant cooked over coals, served hot with a simple dressing to enhance the smoky flavor of the pulp.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Mutabal with meat

Mutabl bi lahme

Whole eggplant cooked on the grill, stuffed with beef (sesame cream) Whole eggplant cooked on the grill, stuffed with beef (sesame cream)

Smoked eggplant enriched with a filling of beef and a touch of sesame cream (tahini). Flavorful and complete.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Falafel

Chickpea meatballs, onion, parsley, coriander and cumin (5pcs) Chickpea meatballs, onion, parsley, coriander and cumin (5pcs)

Fried chickpea fritters with aromatic spices. Crispy outside and soft inside, typical of Middle Eastern cuisine.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Sambusa

Pastry filled with Greek cheese and black sesame Pastry filled with Greek cheese and sesame black

Crispy fried pastry triangles filled with flavorful cheese and black sesame seeds.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Kibbeh

Kebbeh

Wheat meatball stuffed with beef Wheat meatball and beef fillet, stuffed with veal and pine nuts

Oval-shaped croquettes made with a cracked wheat (bulgur) dough and filled with spiced minced meat and pine nuts.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Kashkush

Spicy potatoes with garlic, oil, coriander and a touch of lemon Spicy potatoes with garlic, coriander, oil and a touch of lemon

Diced potatoes sautéed with spicy spices, garlic and fresh coriander. A warm and flavorful side dish or appetizer.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Mhammara

Baked pizzas with white sesame and black, onion and spicy sauce (2 pcs) Baked pizzas with white sesame and black, onion and spicy sauce (2 pcs)

Small baked flatbreads topped with a spicy sauce made of peppers and onions, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Lahmacun

Lahmachun

Pizzette with beef with tomato, onion and spices (2 pcs) Pizzette with beef with tomato, onion and spices (2 pcs)

Thin pizza-like base, covered with a mix of minced meat, chopped vegetables and spices, baked in the oven.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Salads

Tabbouleh

Tabbule

Parsley-based salad with maize, tomato, mint and lemon Parsley-based salad with maize, tomato, mint and lemon

Very fresh salad where the protagonist is finely chopped parsley, combined with tomatoes, mint and dressed with lemon juice.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Fattoush

Fattush

Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and mint served with fried piadina Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and mint served with fried piadina

Crispy mixed salad enriched with pieces of fried Arabic bread that add texture. Often seasoned with tangy sumac.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Bostane

Tomato cucumber, cabbage, lettuce, and peppers salad Tomato cucumber, cabbage, lettuce, and peppers salad

A rich and colorful salad with mixed vegetables including cabbage and sweet green peppers (friggitelli).

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Yonan

Tomato, cucumber, olive and feta salad Tomato, cucumber, olive and feta salad

Fresh Greek-inspired salad with feta cheese, black olives, and crisp vegetables.

€8 ≈ $9.00

"ALI BABA" Salad

Insalata "ALI BABA"

Mixed seasonal salad Mixed seasonal salad

Assortment of fresh vegetables selected based on seasonal availability.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Syrian first courses

Syrian main dish

Special "ALI BABA"

Spaghetti, garlic, oil and spicy and non-spicy beef shawarma Spaghetti, garlic, oil and spicy and non-spicy beef shawarma

A culinary fusion that combines Italian pasta with Middle Eastern shawarma meat, seasoned with garlic and oil.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Makloubeh

Maklube

Basmati rice with eggplant, chicken seasoned with crunchy almonds and pachino (1200s dish) Basmati rice with meat Star Special

Traditional 'upside-down rice' dish that combines aromatic basmati rice, soft eggplants, chicken, and crunchy dried fruit.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Borgol

Steamed wheat with dried tomatoes, aubergines, carrots and extra virgin olive oil Steamed wheat with dried tomatoes, aubergines, carrots and extra virgin olive oil

Steamed cracked wheat (bulgur) seasoned with flavorful vegetables and olive oil. A rustic and nutritious dish.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Couscous

Cous cous

Wheat semolina accompanied with lamb meat gravy, with zucchini, carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, squash and celery Wheat semolina accompanied with gravy lamb meat, carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, squash and celery

Steamed semolina grains served with a rich lamb and mixed vegetable stew in a flavorful broth.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Vegetarian Couscous

Cous cous Vegetariano

Wheat semolina accompanied with tomato sauce, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, pumpkin and celery Wheat semolina accompanied with tomato sauce, zucchini, carrots, potatoes, chickpeas, pumpkin and celery

Meat-free version of couscous, with abundant vegetables stewed in tomato sauce and chickpeas.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Sherazade

Steamed saffron rice, with carrots and peas Steamed saffron rice, with carrots and peas

Basmati rice with a bright yellow color thanks to saffron, enriched with peas and sweet carrots.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Special Grill

Italian beef steak

Bistecca di manzo italiano

Selected prime quality meat 400 gr € 20.00 600 gr € 25.00 800 gr € 30.00

Selected grilled beef steak. Available in different weights to satisfy every appetite.

€20~ ≈ $23.00

Chicken gnocchi

Coscio di pollo

Marinated and boneless (2 pcs) Marinated and boneless (2 pcs)

Boneless chicken thighs marinated with spices and grilled until tender and juicy.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Riash

Lamb chops Lamb chops

Grilled lamb chops, flavorful and tender, ideal for eating with your hands.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Nakanek

Lamb sausages (6pcs) Lamb sausages (6pcs)

Spicy lamb meat sausages, grilled.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Aladin

Mixed grill for 2 people consisting of two shish kebabs, two kebabs, two lamb chops, two chicken wings, two lamb sausages, all served with rice and grilled vegetables Mixed grill for 2 people consisting of two shish kebabs, two kebabs, two lamb chops, two chicken wings, two lamb sausages, all served with rice and grilled vegetables

A rich mixed grill platter designed for two people. It includes a variety of specialties such as kebab, lamb, and chicken, accompanied by side dishes.

€38 ≈ $44.00

Desserts

Dessert

Pistachio or walnut Kunafa

Kunafe pistacchio, o noci

Multi-layered pastry filled with pistachios, or walnuts Multi-layered pastry filled with pistachios, or walnuts

Crispy shredded phyllo dough dessert (kataifi), with a rich nut filling and soaked in syrup.

€2.50~ ≈ $3.00

Pistachio or walnut Baklava

Baklavà pistacchio, o noci

Puff pastry filled with pistachios, or walnuts Puff pastry filled with pistachios, or walnuts

Classic Middle Eastern dessert made of very thin layers of puff or phyllo pastry, filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.

€2.50~ ≈ $3.00

Pistachio Basbusa

Basbusa pistacchio

Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and pistachios Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and pistachios

Soft and moist semolina cake, flavored with coconut and vanilla, served in squares and garnished with pistachios.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Almond Basbusa

Basbusa mandorle

Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and almonds Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and almonds

Soft and moist semolina cake, flavored with coconut and vanilla, served in squares and garnished with almonds.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Coconut Basbusa

Basbusa cocco

Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and double coconut Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and double coconut

Soft and moist semolina cake, with an extra dose of coconut for lovers of this flavor.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Cashew Basbusa

Basbusa anacardi

Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and cashews Semolina squares, egg and coconut, vanilla and cashews

Soft and moist semolina cake, flavored with coconut and vanilla, served in squares and garnished with cashews.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Cheese Kunafa

Kunafa al formaggio

Multi-layered pastry filled with sweet ricotta cream made at the moment, served hot Multi-layered pastry filled with sweet ricotta cream made at the moment, (served hot)

Famous hot dessert with a crispy phyllo pastry crust and a gooey, creamy heart of sweet cheese.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Halawa

Sesame nougat with pistachios Sesame nougat with pistachios

Crumbly sweet pastry made from tahini (sesame cream) and sugar, enriched with pistachios.

€2 ≈ $2.00

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