Alara – Mediterranean
Alara invites guests into a vibrant sanctuary where the air is thick with the scent of toasted spices and the warmth of freshly baked pita. Velvety swirls of hummus topped with savory soujouk anchor a table filled with jewel-toned dips like crimson muhammara and fuchsia beet labneh, creating a stunning mosaic of Mediterranean flavors. Crispy, golden sigara boregi provide a satisfying crunch to this communal feast, where every shared plate celebrates a rich and soulful culinary tradition.
1303, Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 +12025063446 https://www.alarageorgetown.com0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Alara
Dairy-Free at Alara
Alara in Washington has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus, Branzino and Grilled Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Alara
Alara in Washington has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus, Branzino and Grilled Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Alara
Alara in Washington has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus, Vegetarian Moussaka and Branzino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Alara
Alara in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Alara
Alara in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus and Tzatziki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Alara
Alara in Washington has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus, Moutabal and Stella Artois Draft. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Alara
Alara in Washington has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Alara
Alara in Washington has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus, French Fries and Ottoman Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Alara
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fattoush Salad | 113.7 g | 52.6 g |
| Spiced Ground Beef Hummus | 21.6 g | 36.2 g |
| Stella Artois Draft | 15.8 g | 34.6 g |
| Kibbeh | 56.6 g | 32 g |
| Adana Kebab | 63.5 g | 29.9 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Moutabal | 17.6 g | 20.8 g |
| Spicy Labneh Dip | 54.4 g | 18.1 g |
| Roasted Cauliflower | 68.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Moussaka | 23.7 g | 15.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Spreads & Dips
- Classic Hummus - $11.95: Chickpeas spread with tahini, yogurt, lemon salt, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Ground Beef Hummus - $16.95: Chickpeas spread with tahini, yogurt, lemon salt, olive oil, spiced ground beef Dietary tags: Mediterranean, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soujouk Hummus - $16.95: Chickpeas spread with tahini, yogurt, lemon salt, olive oil, spicy Soujouk sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Mushroom Hummus - $15.95: Chickpeas spread with tahini, yogurt, lemon salt, olive oil, roasted mushroom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki - $12.95: Fresh labneh yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Moutabal - $12.95: Charred eggplant, yogurt, tahini, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muhammara - $12.95: Marinated roasted red pepper, walnuts, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Labneh Dip - $12.95: Beets, labneh yogurt, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Labneh Dip - $12.95: Garlic-yogurt, celery, sun-dried chili, and tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Sigara Boregi - $16.95: Feta cheese & parsley wrapped in homemade dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kibbeh - $18.95: Bulgur wheat stuffed with ground lamb & beef, onion, walnuts & parsley Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Dolmades - $17.95: Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts & raisins, with yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Imam Bayildi - $16.95: Roasted eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Roasted Cauliflower - $15.95: Served with yogurt-garlic sauce, lemon & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Falafel - $15.95: Chickpea-vegetable fritters with hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese - $17.95: Halloumi served with grilled tomatoes and fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Butter Shrimp - $17.95: Sun-dried chili & Mediterranean spices Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cig Kofte - $10.95: Spicy bulgur-wheat kofte with tomato paste, red peppers and Turkish spices Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Red Lentil Soup - $11.95: Red lentils, onions, carrots, potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $17.95: Romaine hearts, beets, red onion, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, lemon dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $17.95: Lettuce, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, spring onions, pomegranate dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd Salad - $17.95: Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, walnuts, parsley, radish, pomegranate, lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Adana Kebab - $22.95: Grilled ground beef kebab seasoned with red peppers & herbs served with white rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shish Kebab - $21.95: Grilled chicken cubes seasoned with herbs & served with white rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank - $39.95: Slowly cooked braised lamb shank over Ottoman rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lamb Chops - $38.95: Thyme & pepper marinated lamb chops served with sautéed vegetables & smoked eggplant purée Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $39.95: Pan-seared whole branzino with Anatolian style potato salad, asparagus Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $36.95: Salmon served with mashed potatoes, spinach, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $18.95: Eggplant, potato, ground beef, bechamel sauce & cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Moussaka - $17.95: Eggplant, zucchini, potato, basil, tomato sauce, bechamel sauce & cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Flatbreads
- Soujouk Pide - $17.95: Mediterranean flatbread with spicy Soujouk, mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Pide - $17.95: Mediterranean flatbread with seasoned ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pide - $16.95: Mediterranean flatbread with mozzarella cheese, Greek oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Ottoman Rice - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgur Pilav - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus - $5.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $10.95: Finely layered pastry filled with nuts & steeped in syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tahini Crème Brûlée - $10.95: Vanilla custard with a freshly caramelized crust with tahini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Turkish Coffee Tiramisu - $10.95: Turkish coffee, Kahlua & mascarpone cream, and layers of Turkish coffee-soaked ladyfingers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sutlac - $9.95: Rice pudding Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Kunefe - $15.95: Homemade crispy kadayif pastry with cheese & pistachios steeped in syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Turkish Coffee Martini - $15: Vanilla vodka, Turkish coffee, kahlua Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Bodrum Memories - $15: Turkish Raki, pomegranate molasses, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ayran - $7: Traditional probiotic yogurt drink
- Stella Artois Draft - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Alara
- Is Alara dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Alara has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asparagus, Branzino and Grilled Lamb Chops.
- What can I eat at Alara on a dairy-free diet?
- Asparagus, Branzino and Grilled Lamb Chops carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Alara have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Asparagus and French Fries.
- Is Alara gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Alara?
- Fattoush Salad, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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