A little about this place
About Aladdin's Casbah
Aladdin's Casbah is a family-run Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurant in Avenida Place at 12445 Lake Fraser Drive SE in Calgary, open until midnight. The grill is the centre of the menu, with shish taouk, beef and lamb kebabs, lamb chops, quail and a mixed grill served with rice, salad and garlic toum. Mezze include hummus, baba ghanouj, fattoush, Armenian salad and cheese rolls, with a king's platter for sharing and vegetarian options. Weekend evenings bring belly dancing and live music, shisha is available, and the restaurant takes reservations, hosts parties and events, and prepares catering trays.
Signature dishes
- Shish Taouk
- Shish Kabab
- Kafta Kabab
- Rack of Lamb
- Baba ghanouj
- Katayef
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.1 / 5803 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
538 538 - 4 stars
71 71 - 3 stars
39 39 - 2 stars
25 25 - 1 star
130 130
What people enjoy
- Grilled meats and mezze such as shish taouk, kebabs, lamb chops, hummus and baba ghanouj are praised as fresh, authentic and consistent.
- The owners and staff are warm and welcoming, giving the room a family-run feel that brings regulars back for years.
- The atmosphere suits a night out, with shisha, live music and belly dancing on weekends.
Things to keep in mind
- Prices run high, and several party trays and takeout orders felt small for what they cost.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Aladdin's Casbah known for?
Aladdin's Casbah's listed signature dishes include Shish Taouk, Shish Kabab, Kafta Kabab, Rack of Lamb.
Where is Aladdin's Casbah located?
Aladdin's Casbah is at 12445 Lake Fraser Drive Southeast, Calgary. The listed neighbourhood is Lake Fraser. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Aladdin's Casbah?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.

