ala – Middle Eastern
Sun-drenched and spirited, ala serves as a vibrant Levantine sanctuary where the air is perfumed with toasted za’atar and the convivial hum of communal dining. Guests lose themselves in a bountiful tapestry of flavors, from the crunch of golden seeded falafel and velvety labneh to smoky mushroom kebabs, all complemented by the floral brightness of a Jallab Sour. This celebratory atmosphere transforms every meal into a leisurely journey, where bottomless feasts and artfully plated mezze capture the warm, generous essence of Mediterranean hospitality.
1320, 19th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036-1610 +12027171166 https://www.ala-dc.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, gerd, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Mezze Lunch
Served to share amongst the table.
- Mezze Lunch Experience - $28: A selection of our best and quickest mezzes served to share amongst the table. Dessert included. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
Brunch
Available weekends only.
- Brunch Buffet + Bottomless Food: Brunch buffet featuring mezze, sides, and dessert, plus a bottomless main course (choices include crab omelettes, short rib gyros, shakshuka, and more). Available at: brunch
Appetizers
- Za'atar Labneh: Strained yogurt, za'atar spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seeded Falafel: Chickpea fritters with seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mushroom Kebab: Grilled mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Jallab Sour: Fruit syrup cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottomless Cocktails Add-on - $12: Available with brunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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