Arabian Nights Bistro
3218 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM
Crema's Take
“Arabian Nights Bistro transports you to the Levant with its authentic decor, Arabic music, and warm hospitality that makes you feel genuinely welcomed the moment you arrive. Their Turkish coffee is exceptional and pairs beautifully with their standout Middle Eastern fare like tender chicken shawarma and perfectly spiced gyros, making it an ideal spot to linger over both great food and carefully crafted traditional drinks. The intimate, unhurried atmosphere and attentive service create the perfect setting for meaningful conversations, whether you're meeting a friend or bringing the whole family.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
10/10 place!! We were immediately greeted and sat in the cutest cafe. We ordered some hummus and pita (absolutely fantastic, btw) as an appetizer and a couple of different sandwiches and finished it off w/ a couple of drinks. We caught a time where we were able to dine completely alone and the server (and I’m assuming owner, an incredibly nice woman) was so kind and welcoming. Food was great, vibe was great, service was great! Definitely going to become a hot spot for me for coffee/matcha and our new go-to for shawarma.
Atmosphere and decor were fabulous. We arrived at 6 on a Saturday night and were the only 4 people there. The ladies running the place were very friendly. Menu is small but I love chicken schwarma so that's what I ordered. It came with dolmas which were outstandingly flavorful, tabouli which was excellent, and shoestring fries which were good. My husband had the beef schwarma and said it was very good, and my sister had the falafel wrap and she loved it. My only complaint is that it was a bit warm in the restaurant, but I would definitely go again.
This place is amazing. The food, atmosphere and everything all around is great 10/10 recommend! The chicken fell off the bone, the coffee was great and the GYRO don’t even get me started!🤤
This place was awesome. The inside and outside were beautiful, I loved the decoration, atmosphere and music. I had a chicken shawarma and an affogato and they were both great. Good service as well, and good prices. We will be going back!
We stopped by Arabian Nights to try something new, and there was a lot to love about it. We enjoyed the Arabic music, and the tablecloths made it feel really authentic. The Turkish coffee was superb, and I'm going to have cravings for the Dolma; it was so good! The yogurt with mint drink was very calming as well. The staff there seemed to know the locals and treated everyone with such kindness and respect, it was heartwarming to see. This is a local spot we know we'll go back to!
Crema Reviews
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