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General manager Shireen Attar and server Sarah Alkayed at Best Middle-Eastern Restaurant Aladdin’s Eatery Credit: Photo by Theo Schwarz

Multiple locations
www.aladdinseatery.com

While this long-running regional chain offers such Lebanese-American favorites as falafel, baba ghanoush and stuffed grape leaves, it’s also known for its fresh, tasty pita sandwiches and “pitzas,” all on homemade pita bread. Aladdin’s is also veg-friendly, with meatless options for everything on the menu.

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2nd: Ali Baba, Oakland
3rd: Kassab’s, South Side