My recent visit to Ala left me thoroughly impressed and wanting to share my experience with fellow travelers. This place truly lives up to its reputation as a hidden gem! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting ambiance. The decor is charming and unique, giving off a cozy y
Definitely the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day especially for their happy hour specials.
I haven’t come across many eateries that have happy hour starting at 2 pm.
The cocktails and apps on the happy hour menu were amazing.
Especially the Baba Ganoush, it was creamy and had enough flavors to
Sat at the bar. Bartender was awesome. Food what’s phenomenal. Had some sort of a sweet potato hummus. The pita was exceptional. Also had the lamb chops. Out of this world.
My first real brush with Mediterranean food. I could tell it was very good, despite not being my usual flavor palette, especially recommend the baba ganoush and zaatar pita. The shrimp was so so.
Also unfortunately I did witness some small animal go up the leaf vines into the rafters, I think it was
The Kouign-Amann pastry I tried, called Lavender Fields, was one of the best I've had in the city. It had lavender and lemon zest, and an incredible cream filling more like frosting or butter, not custard. The prices on everything here are steep! They also don't offer any tea drinks. My friend order
First time visiting, great little Mediterranean restaurant, viaited with friends. We had the dips sampler to share which was amazing, the eggplant dish was great, and the grains were very tasty as well. Highly recommend for vegetarians or healthy eating in general.
Delicious middle eastern food with a modern twist. We had brunch sat outdoors and it was very good. They've done a nice job of the outdoor seating. Service was a little slow, but the servers were friendly and helpful.
Absolutely fantastic experience! When you come request Alp! He is the BEST server in every way. He was prompt, delightful and recommended the tastiest items. The atmosphere is gorgeous. Every detail in taken into account from food to table setting. Ala is elegant restaurant with incredible service.
5 of us were visiting DC and looking for a casual place for 5 grown-ups with good food and drinks. Ala had a nice outdoor space, drinks were great, the service was amazing, and the food would make us return to DC again. Kim's attentive + knowledge of the menu was top.
We did their chef tasting menu
Very nice brunch. Make you own mimosas is nice with sparking (on the sweet side) but plenty of options. The food was well presented and it was a lot of food.
Amazing place and atmosphere. The food for my branch was so delicious. The place is very clean. They take care about everything make a reservation Before you go
It is a gem in hip Dupont Circle neighborhood! Not just food and wine are fabulous and authentic, but the seatings feel so cozy and intimate, although it is such a big restaurant. The service is wonderful. You cannot ask for more!
Have had both dinner and brunch here, and would highly recommend! Delicious food, quick service, and nice atmosphere.
Our experience at Ala was exquisite! I highly recommend getting Alp as your server. He was truly the best! Alp made sure we were taken care of and had the greatest dining experience. Their food was delicious and delectable. Can’t wait to come back.
The food was delicious, and the service was absolutely unmatchable; thank you, Steban.
The only thing I was a little upset about was the fact that the food ( in my case, the shish tawook) was literally just served as a single skewer of chicken... no rice, no bread, just a skewer of chicken. I had n
Coming to the Dupont station looking for a more excellent restaurant, we spotted Ala immediately, which has the Michelin guide. And it is worth it to enjoy its Mediterranean food from the Turkish founders and chief. Try it next time yourself!
I finally made it here. It was well worth the wait. Quaint ambiance. Great seating especially for groups or even a date night. The service is very attentive and the food is really, really good. A perfect place for a date night. For the meat folks, get the short ribs and the lamb. You won't be disapp
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