Long time neighborhood place on Craig St., Ali Baba is convenient to both CMU and Pitt.  The food quality ranges from OK to pretty good. The final bill will be relatively gentle on the wallet too -- an added incentive during these days of economic down turns.\n\nWhile not necessarily the best Middle Eastern fare Pittsburgh has to offer (I prefer Taza 21), Ali Baba is probably your best bet in Oakland.  In any case, of all the restaurants on Craig St., its value to price ratio is probably the best.\n\n3.5 stars