Maisa formerly Aladdin Hillcrest

Best Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants in the Hillcrest Neighborhood. The portion of the food was really good and price is very reasonable. The food was really delicious and felt like a homemade meal. We enjoyed the mint tea. Our server was very attentive and professional. Customer service is 10/10. I highly recommend this restaurant. Hope to be back someday soon.

Aladdin is a nice, cozy place for dining with friends or family. The food is delicious and perfect for anyone who loves Mediterranean or Indian cuisine. I had there Lamb & Beef Biryani, which was a very generous portion. I only ate half and took the rest home for lunch the next day.

Well, there was no lamp to rub, but Aladdin still made wishes come true . The chicken salad was delicious. So fresh. BUT Get the Borak cheese bread. The inside of the restaurant is clean but feels scattered. The waitress was so friendly. But I still wanted to see a genie in a bottle. It's good, go, eat, rub a genie bottle of wine. Worth the visit.

We had the three meet combination skewer; lamb, beef & chicken along w huge portion of hummus, rice, garlic paste & all of the pita you could eat & a bowl of flavorful lentil soup. Also a big Greek salad that was plentiful & delicious. Try the house drinks like tamarind w rose water & tasty tea. Everything was delicious & we shared it all.

We absolutely love Aladdin! We order the lentil soup, which is phenomenal. The dolmas are hands-down the best I've ever had. The fatoush salad is a favorite. And we also love the chicken platter. Everything is so fresh and so authentic. Don't skip out on the baklavah which is out of this world.

The food. The service. The staff. Wonderful!! We have been here a few times, and it never disappoints. The food is second to none. Great outdoor space, large indoor space. Definitely be back.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in San Diego, especially if I am looking for an in the mood for Mediterranean food. I love the chicken Shawarma wrap with the side salad because it is the perfect balance for my medical condition. My friend that was with me for dinner this evening had ordered the lamb chops and she said it was absolutely wonderful. It is great that they have patio seating and are pet friendly because she had her four-legged child with her. It was an evening of excellent food, great conversation and much love from the four-legged child. I definitely will be back!

Cute Lebanese restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Surrounded by beautiful palm trees. Cafe ambiance. Friendly and somewhat quaint indoor decor. The falafels are yummy. Fluffy and well spiced. The Mussaka and rice as well as the Lebanese salad were delicious.