Aleppo Restaurant

I had a fantastic experience and I would love to go again! I went with a group of 4 friends, and had reserved a table beforehand (although it's not really necessary). The service was great, and the waitress was very friendly. After she took our orders, we barely had to wait a few minutes for the appetizers to arrive. We ordered labaneh and hummus, which came with some pita bread, and it was some of the best and most authentic I've tasted in the U.S. Our mashawi - the grilled meat - soon arrived after, and it was juicy, tender, and mouth-wateringly good. I enjoyed the entire meal, and the prices were very reasonable. I definitely recommend it!

Such amazing Syrian food! Everything down to the tea was wonderful. You will not be disappointed if you're looking for an authentic experience. Not to mention, the staff was so sweet and welcoming. Will surely be returning!

Best food in New Jersey. Highly recommended. The owner is a great person. The food always fresh and tasty. I am their customer since 2005 since they had their old restaurant next to the post office in paterson. I drive from Philadelphia every week to make orders. Love this restaurant

Thank you so much it was great food

Ordered raw kibbeh, it was delicious. Thank you so much the food was great the people are awesome and service was great. I will definitely recommend and come back. Thank you for a wonderful experience. MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Excellent food. Always fresh. Good portions. Friendly atmosphere. Never crowded. Ive been regular customer for 15 years. Only drawback is that the servers could be more attentative to the customers needs.

This is the number # 1 place to eat in Main st paterson. And it is The cleanest family owned restaurant and most delicious food are provided in there. I go there at least 3 times a week.

Amazing place and great Customer service. I would recommend this any day. I ordered lamb chops and they were soooooo good.

Delicious food, good price, and excelent service. Definitely will come back! Good vegetarian options.

Aleppo Restaurant in Paterson's Middle Eastern and Turkish shopping district has been my go-to place for Syrian food for more than 15 years. The small plates and other dishes are as close as I can get to the Syrian specialties my mother, a native of Aleppo, made when I was growing up in Brooklyn. Our lunch there last week included a small bowl of delicious lentil soup, falafel, hummus, muhammara, Arabic Salad and fresh pocket bread. Prices are moderate. The address is Main and Thomas streets, Paterson. 1-973-977-2224

Went to this restaurant because it was across the street from the library I was visiting - and because the namesake is the city is where my mother in law is from. Nice decor. Very quiet with a dubbed soap opera on the main TV. We were the only patrons in the restaurant - which is usually a red flag for me. The hummus and pita bread were great. My standard for chicken kebab is high given the great options nearby. So the dry chicken that looked and tasted like it had been frozen and cooked and reheated - was a disappointment.

This place is wonderful. My family and I first found out about it from an NYT piece a few years ago (see www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/nyregion/21dinenj.html), and our initial visit represented our first foray into exploring Paterson's Middle Eastern neighborhood. We went back recently and the food and overall experience completely lived up to our memories. We enjoyed everything we ordered -- I'd recommend going with a bunch of friends and/or family and trying as many items as you can (especially the apps/small plates) because they're all so good. This is what I can remember getting: - Muhammara - Baba ghanouj (extra smooth and delicious) - Musabaha (like hummus with whole chickpeas on top) - Labaneh extra (the "extra" means it has garlic and walnuts) - Fried kibbeh - Meat arayes (think of it like a quesadilla but with just meat, no cheese) - Arabic salad - Mixed grill -- this includes aleppo kebab (ground meat), shish kebab, and chicken kebab. The chicken was so moist and flavorful that it was my favorite of the meats, which is pretty much never the case. The platter came with rice (or you can get fries), grilled tomatoes, and pita underneath that soaked up the delicious kebab juices. The owner is very welcoming and friendly, and he was happy to answer our questions. It's not a fancy space, but I like it the way it is -- it's homey and the prices are very fair. Both times we went the place was empty or nearly empty. I'm not sure if it's because we've gone at slightly odd times (between lunch and dinner on Sundays), but I hope this restaurant continues to survive (and thrive!) for many years to come. We'll be back!

Excellent Kebabs Wonderful Owner Great Traditional Syrian Cuisine Chuck A. turned me on to this great place located in a decidedly Middle-Eastern section of South Paterson, this restaurant stands out for it's comfortable atmosphere and accommodating owner. We focused on the appetizers to get a diverse sampling of what Aleppo Restaurant had to offer. We may have over ordered just a bit but the leftovers where a nice treat later in the day. Clean, fast and artfully presented the whole experience was a cultural home run. I actually took notes from the on-line menu to bring with me to avoid confusion with the menu and my ever changing desires. Funny note is that Mohamad (owner) came to our table and engaged us in cheerful conversation about his food and said "A lot of people come here with notes on what they want to order" I pulled my cheat sheet out of my wallet and said "So did I" We had a laugh and he went on to explain his sources of fine ingredients which made me feel confident that Aleppo is one great Authentic Restaurant. I uploaded plenty of photos to give others an idea of the scope of flavors in this Authentic Eatery.

This is one of the best restaurants I have never ate food like this before the prices are amazing just as the food. The second time I came I wanted to bring my family to show them how good the food was and they loved now I go there like 2 times a week.

So granted my bro and I ordered something not really on the menu, chicken shawarma, it should have been better. The chicken tasted as if it was marinated in Italian dressing instead of the amazing Mediterranean spices and flavors I expect from an authentic joint. Also to my dismay the rice pudding lacked so so much...flavor, texture, and no cinnamon! The atmosphere is everything you would expect when going to a restaurant on Main St. in Paterson. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about divey places, but you need to redeem yourself with amazing food at the very least.

Don't believe the hype! Ordered the grilled kibbe and bbq quails. Kibbe was obviously frozen and microwaved. Quails were ok, but not worth the $12. Service here wasn't the greatest. The waitress kept yelling 'What?' when I tried asking questions about the food. For appetizers I was given cold flat bread still in the plastic wrapper. I was, also, given a bottled water instead of ice water and I got the wrong change after paying the bill. Place was clean, though.

Hands down, the best Middle Eastern food in NJ. A real hidden gem. DELICIOUS! Authentic, clean and fresh. The staff is very friendly. The food was great but especially don't die before eating Labaneh Extra! We ordered food to share so that we could try as various foods as possible and we were happy. Muhammara, labaneh extra and the mixed grill was great! Baba ghanouj didn't have enough garlic to our taste but then again we are garlic freaks and we will ask for it next time. We loved what we ate so much that we ordered extra to go.

If you are from Halab/Aleppo and you really miss some home cooking this is the place to go. Their fried kibbe with pomegranate and grilled kibbe was phenomenal. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is the place is not the nicest looking of restaurants. But food is great

Went with the family on a Friday evening. Wonderful food, wonderful staff. Décor was OK. If you are ever in area or are craving Arabic food, this is one place you must try. I lived in the Gulf countries for several years and the food at Aleppo is down home cooking. Chicken was tender and the mixed grill was out of the world. I was longing for "Foul" a breakfast dish and this one was authentic to the aroma and texture. Cannot say more. Love it!!! David

I ate here on my visit to Paterson and the food is authentic, the service is like family. I really enjoyed our meal and my family wants to go back soon!

I have been to many Mediterranean restaurants in my life but NOTHING is compared to how horrible and terrible this one is. (I am Arabic so I have experience about these types of foods). Let me start off by saying that this restaurant is just pathetic. I ordered chicken shawerma and my parents ordered kibbeh and kababs. When we tried the food, it had such a sour taste. It was clear that the food was so old and the smell of the onion was outrageous. The taste was disgusting and certainly not pleasurable. So, we gave the food back to the waitress and told her we need new orders. A minute later, she comes back with it. I was very suspicious about this because you can't finish the food that quickly. It turns out that it was the same orders but they just burned it. I was so angry and we told her we don't want the orders anymore. So, my dad asked her nicely for the bill and she went to get it. My father looked at the bill and it turns out that the owner put the food orders on the bill even though we haven't even eaten the kibbeh and the kababs! I mean, they have the audacity to first food poison us and then actually make us pay two orders that we haven't even eaten! But, my dad only paid for my order and left. These incidents happened many times by the way. The first few times we let it slip. But now, we will certainly take action. SHAME ON THEM! I recommend the food inspectors come take a look at this place. So, if anyone is willing to have the worst food ever and get food poison, then this is DEFINITELY your place.