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Dining Room - Alara, Washington, DC

Alara

4.1
4.1
113 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
1303 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007-3311

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 78 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Healthy
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 113 people are saying

Alara reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alara offers "outstanding food" and "fun, original cocktails" in a vibrant ambiance. The service is often praised as "top-notch" and "friendly." However, the restaurant's tight seating and high noise levels can detract from the experience. The 20% service charge, not a tip, may surprise some patrons. Overall, "a great addition to Georgetown."

113 Reviews
  1. Marya VIP

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch with colleagues/friends! Service was excellent, food delicious and healthy, and interior design is very stylish. Yes, will come back:)

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  2. Hannah VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    While we liked the ambiance of the restaurant a lot and the food was good, we felt the service was lacking. I had a tree nut allergy and notified my server when ordering then two of our dishes came back with nuts in it. If I had known that, we would not have ordered the same way. When one of the plates with the walnut was placed at the table it looked suspicious right away and we asked the other server to verify if it was a tree nut then he said avoid it. Then our second dish with the eggplant looked a little suspicious with nuts too and the server then told us after checking with the kitchen after the meal was placed to avoid that too. It also took a long time for the first round of drinks and then receiving the credit cards back from the final check. Overall, was disappointed in how the allergy sensitivity was handled the most.

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  3. TC

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great dinner food was really good and staff was really friendly. Will come back for sure.

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  4. Harsha

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but nothing to come back for. It does get very packed and noisy

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  5. Vanessa

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but I was alarmed when we received the bill. There was a 20% service charge - but that did not include tip! So they expect a 40% charge on top of the bill? We will not return.

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  6. Emily

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious! Would definitely go back! Only complaint is there are way too many tables on the floor, it’s quite cramped for seating and clear that the waiters struggled to get around chairs of people. As a result it was also quite loud. I think it would be a better customer experience if a few tables on the upper section in the back were removed or pushed together… if you go I highly recommend trying to request a booth or table at the front of the restaurant! Otherwise- fantastic drinks, food and the waiters were lovely!

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  7. Ana Cristina

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alara is now in my regulars’ list. The food was outstanding, and the service very nice, fun, and extremely attentive. The cocktail menu is fun and original, bringing cool spins to Raki and Arak.

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  8. sharon VIP

    Washington DC54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Waiter was great. Nice decor. Energetic atmosphere.

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  9. Jahan VIP

    Washington DC94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alara was quite nice. It was good service and very good food. We ordered more of the appetizers and one entrée and was all shareable which is good so you got a little taste of everything. It's a nice restaurant and I'm sure we'll be back again.

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  10. David

    Washington DC18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I ate here with a few friends and absolutely loved the atmosphere. It is in the middle of Wisconsin avenue and very convenient to other bars and shops. The menu was pretty extensive with lots of plates that were good for sharing. I was not a fan of the 20% Service Fee that was “not a tip”. Confusingly, the receipt also said that tips are not expected. Kind of a bummer to end the meal with that.

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FAQs

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

Alara is rated 4.1 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Georgetown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 78 times today
Google Map for Alara

1303 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007-3311

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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