Ali Baba's Tunisian Cuisine

Ali Baba's Tunisian Cuisine

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Hours
Sun
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Mon
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tue
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wed
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thu
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Fri
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.3 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $18.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Tunisian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
Welcome to Ali Baba's Tunisian Cuisine. Tunisian cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean and desert dweller's culinary traditions. Our food can be quite spicy, however we try to cater to customers tastes. As well as meat meals we also have falafel (vegetarian) as a option for those who desire this. Our menu comprises of Kebabs, Pasta and Rice Meals, Gourmet Pizzas and Kascrutes. All meals come with side salads and you can choose from Lamb Chicken or Falafel. Medium or spicy flavour. Ali Baba's Tunisian Cuisine was established in 2004 and is a family owned and operated business. Our aim is to provide flavoursome meals to our customers in a friendly relaxed environment. Our Prices range from $4.50 up to $18.00. Great prices. We have a range of fresh homemade deserts and biscuits. Our meat and cooking practices are 100% halal.
PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $18.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Tunisian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles1,035 reviews
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tulez
Boston178 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2025 couples
Delicious food, nice size portions. Cooked specially for you (not pre maid and not fast food) so expect to sit down and relax for a bit in anticipation of your meal. There are many restaurants on this street but if you use your nose as a guide, it will bring you to this place. We enjoyed outdoor seating, but there were people sitting inside as well.
Written 2 February 2025
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Mahreen B
Hamilton2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
Excellent food and service by the owner himself was cooking with dedication and staff member was very courteous and they both guided us as we were trying Tunisian food for the very first time. Trust me it was excellent food something you have never tasted in NZ. We tried Kaskrute and Berber and Amazigh with Rice. We came back next day and my husband tried Arabian pizza and it was great too. Thank you so much for your hospitality and polite service.
Written 26 January 2025
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Kyle K
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 friends
All the food we ate was really great and cooked fresh. Two men running the entire place and both did an exceptional job. Cook/owner also warned me that the Sheik pizza was spicy. I still had it and it wasn't that spicy but I like hot food. Would highly recommend. 👌
Written 12 November 2024
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Mike T
Auckland Central6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
You cannot dine here in summer as there is no fan or aircon install. This restaurant also don't have sitting for large family of 8. Good for takeaway shop kind Pizza is main menu but sometimes they don't serve pizza for some reason. Limited choice of drink as only small chiller is install which can carter around 10 cans Hard to find parking near the shop as other shops are quiet busy. Food seems fresh and tasty but had a waiting time for 30 to 40 min.
Written 27 December 2024
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Excursion16317875473
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 family
We ordered meal for 5 people 2 of which was wraps. One wrap was missing sauce requested new wrap to be done owner advised can only provide sauce on the side we declined that request and wanted a refund he became aggressive we requested a well done wrap again and were told they had no more chicken and this is only 6pm. With his bare hands he had opened the whole wrap advising all sauces were there which wasn't the case as we had another wrap as evidence and wanted us to have the wrap with sauce on the side which he had dismantled with his bare hands not even with any gloves. No photos were taken as he had taken the wrap away after complaint but provided sauces on a plate.
Written 25 January 2025
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Connector18832170944
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 family
This place is a MUST! Whenever we're in Rotorua, we love to dine at Ali Baba's Tunisian Cuisine, whether for lunch or dinner. Their food portions are very generous and the pricing is excellent. I have been coming here for the last 10 years, and the food has never disappointed me, my family or my kids. We had visitors from overseas who also loved the food, especially the Berber (Rice Meal). We particularly enjoy the rice dishes, with Berber and Amazigh being our favorites they taste amazing. The chef is really friendly and very accommodating, always checking if you prefer your food mild or medium. If you are in Rotorua, I highly recommend trying the food at this amazing place. It’s also 100 % HALAL, ensuring no cross-contamination, which makes it even more convenient. Address: 1146 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010
Written 5 August 2024
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Seema A
Hoffman Estates2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
I had an incredible dining experience here! The food was bursting with flavor, and every dish was absolutely delicious. The meat was juicy and tender, cooked to perfection. Portions are generous and perfect for sharing, making it a great spot for group dining. On top of that, the staff was friendly, attentive, and accommodating, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable meal!
Written 29 December 2024
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Ilana S
Victoria22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 family
Excellent, fresh, perfectly spiced Tunisian food. Our family of five stumbled in to Ali Baba's hungry + tired - - the chef/owner was lovely and accomodating and in no time at all had managed to whip up five delicious dishes. Definitely a gem in the Rotorua food scene.
Written 18 June 2024
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GrandTour17918892016
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 family
The owner, a quiet, warm man is all alone and tells you in advance that he is all alone, please bear with him. And the wait is so worth it. One of the most delicious pizzas we as a family have tasted on our travels. The right mix of filling and warm base, yummy 😋
Written 29 December 2024
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Yasas Karunanayake
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 none
The food at Ali Baba is top tier, with excellent service. Ramzi knows how to make the best pizza, kebabs and rice & pasta meals I have ever tasted. Massive portion sizes, amazing flavours cooked fresh right in front of you - excellent value for money. This was my go-to Mediterranean food when I was living in Rotorua & I wish I could take Ramzi's food with me everywhere I go!
Written 2 August 2022
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Chris
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 friends
As a visitor from Sydney, it’s rare to come across Tunisian food so we were keen to try something new. We were so impressed! We both ordered rice and meat dishes (Berber and Amazingh) and the flavours were amazing and very authentic tasting.The portions were so filling for a great price, the employee was so hospitable and the restaurant lay out felt like a piece of North Africa. Wish we weren’t leaving Rotorua so soon, because this is such a staple meal.
Written 16 June 2022
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Kate T
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 couples
A wonderful discovery in Rotorua. Food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They made great suggestions for sauce combinations and the kebabs were huge. So big we had to take some home! Would highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely evening.
Written 8 November 2024
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eddieperth
Perth28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 family
All five of our meals were great! Chef did a great job of helping us choose based on each person's heat tolerance as it was our first time eating Tunisian food. Our youngest is 10 and we all like at least some spice, so that may be a challenge for some families. But we loved every bit!
Written 4 October 2023
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Thomas Clark
Pauanui62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
Very nice! I said we have a two year old daughter and did not want anything spicy for her, the host was very honest and told us everything would be too spicy for a two year old but he could make a garlic cheese pizza for her. Love the honesty. Our spicy dishes were not too hot and tasted great.
Written 3 July 2023
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steve@hillybillys.com
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
The food here is absolutely amazing, incredible flavours and nice level of spicey. I cannot rate the quality of the food any higher! Paula at the counter is a wonderful lady who will help you selct your meal if you are unsure of the menu, very friendly. this is a MUST VISIT restaurant in Rotorua!
Written 31 March 2024
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