Laid back. Great chicken shawarma. Had it with hummus. The pita was amazing and the hummus was a bit bland. I grabbed baklava as I left - not too sweet or syrupy but tasty. The most annoying thing was seeing pop for .99$ on the menu but being charged $1.99. Not sure what happened there.

Service....wonderful! Food....fantastic and fresh! So glad we stopped in. Will definitely be returning. You won't be disappointed. Good portions are huge and everything is so fresh. Great location too! Best gyro in town (didn't get a picture of that)

Super-casual joint for middle-eastern food, mostly for takeout though they do have a few tables for eating in. The menu offers set combinations or a la carte offerings. You can't go wrong either way. It's just a matter of how much you want to eat -- the combo plates are generous. The baba ghanoush was creamy and smoky, just the way it's supposed to be. The ful medames was perfectly cooked and spiced, served as a large portion. The side of rice was fluffy, buttery and lightly salted, being just the right accompaniment to the rest of the food. For an unassuming, casual (almost hole-in-the-wall) restaurant this place outdoes itself. The service is friendly and attentive, making you feel like you're eating at the family kitchen table!

Found this little spot thru luck and a bit of Yelp sleuthing. The service was great. The atmosphere was very Middle Eastern, with the music and customers all filling it out. The food was outstanding. The three of use got the small platter and a stuffed grape leaf appetizer. The stuffed grape leaves were amazing! Not just you overstuffed steamed standard variety but small, well seasoned and then grilled on a flattop before serving. Wonder! The platter was a mix of 5 different mains, hummus, salad, rice, pita bread and four sauces. The garlic sauce, tzatziki, and tahini were very good. The chili sauce was very hot, if you like that sort of sauce but it was too much for me. Lots of good food, great prices, excellent service, if your near Mayo's you need to try this place.

This is one of the best places to go in Rochester! The staff are very caring and attentive, restaurant itself feels very homey, and the food and portions are great! Definitely get the combo platter--it can feed 2-3 people and includes salad, hummus, and pita. What really blew me away was the lamb chops. They were so tender, well seasoned, and the variety of dipping sauces that came with the platter made it overall a very fun experience. Highly recommend and will be back!

One of my favorite restaurant in Rochester. Their lamp chop is AMAZING! Highly recommended

Surprised it took this long but we finally visited Almadina after passing it for the last few years. It was a pleasant visit and definitely nice to have this in Rochester. Ambiance was nice. Loved the decor and traditional music playing in the background. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Ordered: - Lamb & Beef Wrap (3.5/5). The wrap was a bit dry and meats were pretty fresh. It was smaller than others - Chicken Shawarma Plate (4/5) - Veggie Samosa (4/5). Fresh and hot. This was a good choice and a fun take on samosa / sambusa There's a few other dishes I'd like to try so this is on our list for repeat visits!

Outstanding! Couldn't eat it all. There was so much. The meal Says for 4 or 5 people, error on the side of 5.

Everywhere I go, I always look for Halal food. Surprisingly I came across this amazing place. Located in downtown Rochester MN. Not far from Mayo Clinic. Food is very tasty. Fries are the best. Dined twice in a row. Good quality food for a reasonable price. A must place to dine.