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Ali Baba

9 Ponsomby Street, Il Gzira, Island of Malta GZR1075, Malta
+356 21340119
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Ranked #2 of 19 restaurants in Il Gzira
Cuisines: Lebanese
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Stafford, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

A really delightful discovery. A small place off the main drag and easily missed, especially if you haven't already done your research on Trip Advisor! We had a mezze selection and an excellent bottle of rose and found everything superb. The subtle flavours and expert cooking were evident in every morsel. Service was efficient, friendly and timely. We shall definitely... More

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Göteborg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I give the hard working and friendly people running this place the highest ranking. The restaurant was fully booked but they managed to squeeze us in before another couple that were expected a bit late. TOP SERVICE. Not only did they serve wonderful Mezes and a Veal for main course that was top quality. Fantastic food served by people who... More

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Zabbar, null, Malta
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

been there twice the food is simpel but incredibly packed with flovour . and the prices are realy fair .

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Malaga, Spain
2 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

First but not last visit to Ali Baba in Gzira. Amazing food, made with incredible passion and attention to detail. Run by the chef/owner and his lovely wife. A restaurant like it should be. The Mezes are to die for, especially the duck rolls. Deserts... A dream. Turkish coffee... Wow. What can I say.... Must put this one on your... More

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Malta
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I finally got round to revisiting Ali Baba (my first visit was years ago) after several of our friends kept banging on on how good this place is. We weren't disappointed. The food is truly of a very high standard. Mezes are prized at around 4 - 7 EUR. Mains range from 13 to 20 EUR. I had the grilled... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I was first told about Ali Baba from a colleague of mine, who said the excellent food and the service belied the somewhat shabby (although endearing, in a perverse sort of way) aluminium-clad exterior and fixtures. I went to Ali Baba v 1.0 once, and remember the service and the food being good, although perhaps not the exhilarating experience I was... More

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Valletta, Malta
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Although I've been a member of Tripadvisor for quite some time now, I am only just now getting around to reviewing the places that I've been to on here because I am soon to leave Malta after living here for almost 3 years now. And so I am in the process of reviewing all the highlights of my life since... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

A place I would recommend to any food coinesseur ,simply exquisite and food performed and delivered with a proper chefs true love to what food is all about Recently attended with family and enjoyed every Lebanese delicacy presented Owner,Hani explains all that is cooked to the least detail and everything is fresh produce chosen with taste.

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stirlingshire
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Enjoy lebanese food,was looking forward to Ali Baba.Food was pretty good,though mains expensive for what they were.As previously said by someone else reviewing,lovely decor and atmosphere,but when busy ,conversation pretty difficult due to so many people chatting in a small restaurant.

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Malta
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Excellent to re visit this restaurant after not visiting there for many years, the refurbishment has taken this restaurant to a whole new level, the food was great too, with nice selections of starters, mains and desserts arriving based on the days specialities, the wine list also offered a good selection, I am looking forward to going back soon!

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