Alara

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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    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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