AKRON, Ohio – From fragrant spices to warm pita and hearty plates meant to be shared, Middle Eastern cuisine delivers bold flavor and comforting classics that keep diners coming back again and again.
From quick counter-service spots to family-owned kitchens and sit-down favorites tucked into neighborhood plazas, Akron’s Middle Eastern restaurants offer something for every appetite and occasion. Whether you’re craving a fast lunch or a lingering dinner, these spots showcase dishes rooted in tradition and made to be enjoyed together.
For locals and visitors alike, cleveland.com’s partnership with Stacker is here to help. Together, we’ve detailed the 6 highest-ranked restaurants for Middle Eastern food in Akron, as reviewed by users on the ever-popular Tripadvisor website.
We have our favorites — and so do the many readers who enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine across the region.
A source for over 1 billion (yes, with a “b”) reviews and contributions by users, Tripadvisor is an incredibly popular way to find out what those friends, neighbors and out-of-towners alike think about what’s sizzling in Northeast Ohio.
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Methodology
Stacker compiled a list of 6 highest-rated restaurants for Middle Eastern food in Akron according to reviewers for Tripadvisor. Check out the rankings below.
No. 6
Lyla’s Family Restaurant
Rating: 3.3
Price level: $
Address: 1911 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls
Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Read more about Lyla’s Family Restaurant on Yelp
No. 5
Aladdin’s Eatery – Cuyahoga Falls
Rating: 4
Price level: $$
Address: 1991 Portage Trl., Cuyahoga Falls
Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Burgers
Read more about Aladdin’s Eatery – Cuyahoga Falls Restaurant on Yelp
No. 4
Aladdin’s Eatery-Fairlawn
Rating: 4.1
Price level: $$
Address: 3895 Medina Road, Fairlawn
Categories: Middle Eastern
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No. 3
Aladdin’s Eatery
Rating: 4.1
Price level: $$
Address: 782 West Market St., Akron
Categories: Middle Eastern
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No. 2
Sanabel Middle East Bakery
Rating: 4.6
Price level: $
Address: 308 East South St., Akron
Categories: Bakeries, Lebanese
Read more about Sanabel Middle East Bakery on Yelp
No. 1
Shawarma Brothers
Rating: 4.8
Price level: $
Address: 1808 Portage Trl., Cuyahoga Falls
Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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