Aleppo Sweets

I come to RI / New England from NYC at least once a year and Aleppo Sweets has been our pit stop for several years now. The food is fresh, delicious without being overly seasoned or drenched in sauce. The dessert is also fresh, made on premise and filled with nuts (a lot of places skimp on ingredients, Aleppo Sweets is very generous, I always get extra for the road and gifting). The service is friendly and prompt — like when you have questions about the menu, ask for an extra plate, when they serve your food, how they maintain the premise including the dining area and the restroom. While you do order at the counter and have the food delivered to your table and you’re expected to clear your own table, I’m sure it is helping them keep costs down. They haven’t raised prices for several year

I will start by saying that the food was absolutely delicious and stunningly beautiful - a true feast for all the senses. The reason for the three stars was the confusing service model and unhelpful staff. I didn’t realize it was a counter service restaurant and apparently you are supposed to get a table before you order?? I still don’t know! When I asked for clarification/direction from the staff, they seemed annoyed and the man who took my order brusquely escorted me to a table in their outdoor alley space where it was shady and cold. The chicken kabob and cheese fatayer were outstanding. I might go back to try some other menu items but would just get take-out.

Really cozy spot with a nice vibe, loved the atmosphere and the decor. The staff was super welcoming and helpful, which we appreciated. The bathroom was very clean and smelled good. We tried the cheese fatayar, chicken shawarma, chicken kabab, Hummus, chocolate baklava, kunafa, and Arabic coffee. The cheese fatayar was a standout, seriously tasted like something straight from the Middle East! Reminded me of home! Hummus and bread were good portion! The chocolate baklava and kunafa were also delicious and hit the spot. The chicken shawarma had good flavor but was a bit too drenched in sauce, so the texture of the chicken kind of disappeared. The chicken kabab was decent, but for $15, the portion felt pretty small, plus no rice included, and some veggies The Arabic coffee was alright. It

Aleppo Sweets is absolutely fantastic. The flavors are authentic, the ingredients are fresh, and every dish tastes homemade with real care. The baklava is one of the best you’ll ever try, and the service is warm and welcoming

Beautiful, cozy place. The service is great and the food amazing, so flavorful and fresh; the baklava is a must as well as their teas. Definitely a must visit when in Providence!