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Dining Room - Alara, Washington, DC

Alara

4.0
4
63 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 102 times today
  • Lively
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Alara, modern Mediterranean escape.

Our menu is focused, mainly on Turkish and Greek cuisine and inspired by Levant region. Levantine cuisine is celebrated for its vibrant flavors and the communal expense of sharing meals. As you enter gates of our restaurant in this historic Georgetown, you will be transported to tavernas along the Aegean coastal towns where the Turkish cost meet the Greek Islands. Our restaurant will great you with a dose of warm, genuine, Mediterranean hospitality as you indulge in the tastes and traditions of the Aegean

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri 11:00–02:00 Sat 10:30–02:00 Sun 10:30–01:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-3446
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Georgetown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alara offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing decor," "excellent food," and "great service." The Mediterranean menu features standout dishes like the "butter shrimp" and creative mezzes. While the atmosphere is lively, the restaurant could improve by addressing the "tight seating" and "noise levels." Despite opening kinks, Alara promises a promising addition to Georgetown.
63 Reviews
  1. Patricia VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They are still new, and clearly popular for a drink. The food was fine, but not impressive. Service wise—they have a long way to go. The noise level makes it hard to hear anything, and although our server was attentive, they did a poor job of describing menu items when asked. They also didn’t offer water when we sat, and one of the plates on the table was dirty enough that we had to send it back.

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  2. Oyku VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and the food was outstanding. They were fully booked but still accommodated us to change our reservation to 7:30 pm. The food and the service was good too. Manager Moe and our server Selin were exceptional, I would go back.

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  3. Nazanin VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too crowded with tacky people. I am craving for fun ambiance and good food, but that’s not the place.

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  4. WashDCTim VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Bring ear plugs. Would have given a 5 stars rating if the noise level was much lower. The acoustics in the restaurant need to be addressed. The house was packed and the noise level incredibly high that my Apple Watch was displaying high noise level warnings. We had to literally yell to one another across the table to be heard as were everyone else in the restaurant. However, the food was well prepared and presented. The service was efficient. The value was great.

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  5. CathyL VIP

    Washington DC45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. I’ll definitely be going back.

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  6. Anna

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! Beautiful space. It was lively, but not crazy. Service was good, not great. Would most definitely go back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam provided an incredible dining experience from start to finish - so grateful for this new gem of a spot in Georgetown!

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  8. cenk

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was truly exceptional, and I am thrilled to share my positive encounter. The manager, Mo, played a significant role in making my visit memorable. Mo demonstrated remarkable helpfulness and professionalism throughout the interaction. His attentive nature and willingness to assist ensured that all my needs were met efficiently and effectively. Mo’s expertise and dedication to providing excellent service were evident, and I left feeling highly satisfied with the overall experience. His positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction made a lasting impression, and I am grateful for his outstanding support.

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  9. Emily

    Richmond4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I was incredibly disappointed with my experience. I had made this reservation over a month in advance to celebrate a milestone. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed, which made me hopeful for a great time. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse. The server rolled her eyes at me when I asked for some time to decide on my beverage, even as I ordered a mint tea in the meantime. She seemed visibly frustrated with me. When we ordered appetizers, we still had food on our plates, but she removed it from the table and rushed us to order entrees. When our main dishes finally arrived, she insisted that we needed to order more immediately. I'm not sure if it was because her shift was ending or if they were trying to rush us out, despite the fact that we had only been there for 27 minutes. As we were looking at the menu for a nightcap and dessert, she sent another employee to take the menu away from us. I didn't even get the chance to order dessert. In total, we were there for only 55 minutes.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mükemmel. Second time and we still love it . The service, the food, the ambience, the service. Everything is impeccable

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FAQs

Alara offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-3446.

Alara is rated 4 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 102 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alara

1303 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007-3311

Additional information

  • Area
    Georgetown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–01:00 Fri 11:00–02:00 Sat 10:30–02:00 Sun 10:30–01:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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