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, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
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: Mediterranean
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). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
Appetizers
- Za'atar Labneh: Strained yogurt, za'atar spice Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Seeded Falafel: Chickpea fritters with seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Main Courses
- Mushroom Kebab: Grilled mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Jallab Sour: Fruit syrup cocktail
- Bottomless Cocktails Add-on - $12: Available with brunch