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: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, raw-food, zone, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Ground Beef Hummus - $16.95: Chickpeas spread with tahini, yogurt, lemon salt, olive oil, spiced ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soujouk Hummus - $16.95: Chickpeas spread with tahini, yogurt, lemon salt, olive oil, spicy Soujouk sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Mushroom Hummus - $15.95: Chickpeas spread with tahini, yogurt, lemon salt, olive oil, roasted mushroom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzatziki - $12.95: Fresh labneh yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill
- Moutabal - $12.95: Charred eggplant, yogurt, tahini, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muhammara - $12.95: Marinated roasted red pepper, walnuts, olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Labneh Dip - $12.95: Beets, labneh yogurt, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Labneh Dip - $12.95: Garlic-yogurt, celery, sun-dried chili, and tomato Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Sigara Boregi - $16.95: Feta cheese & parsley wrapped in homemade dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kibbeh - $18.95: Bulgur wheat stuffed with ground lamb & beef, onion, walnuts & parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Dolmades - $17.95: Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts & raisins, with yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Imam Bayildi - $16.95: Roasted eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions & olive oil
- Roasted Cauliflower - $15.95: Served with yogurt-garlic sauce, lemon & olive oil
- Falafel - $15.95: Chickpea-vegetable fritters with hummus
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese - $17.95: Halloumi served with grilled tomatoes and fresh mint
- Butter Shrimp - $17.95: Sun-dried chili & Mediterranean spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cig Kofte - $10.95: Spicy bulgur-wheat kofte with tomato paste, red peppers and Turkish spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Red Lentil Soup - $11.95: Red lentils, onions, carrots, potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $17.95: Romaine hearts, beets, red onion, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, lemon dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $17.95: Lettuce, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, spring onions, pomegranate dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd Salad - $17.95: Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, walnuts, parsley, radish, pomegranate, lemon dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Adana Kebab - $22.95: Grilled ground beef kebab seasoned with red peppers & herbs served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shish Kebab - $21.95: Grilled chicken cubes seasoned with herbs & served with white rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank - $39.95: Slowly cooked braised lamb shank over Ottoman rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lamb Chops - $38.95: Thyme & pepper marinated lamb chops served with sautéed vegetables & smoked eggplant purée Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $39.95: Pan-seared whole branzino with Anatolian style potato salad, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $36.95: Salmon served with mashed potatoes, spinach, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $18.95: Eggplant, potato, ground beef, bechamel sauce & cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Moussaka - $17.95: Eggplant, zucchini, potato, basil, tomato sauce, bechamel sauce & cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Flatbreads
- Soujouk Pide - $17.95: Mediterranean flatbread with spicy Soujouk, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Pide - $17.95: Mediterranean flatbread with seasoned ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pide - $16.95: Mediterranean flatbread with mozzarella cheese, Greek oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Ottoman Rice - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgur Pilav - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus - $5.95 Dietary tags: Keto, 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, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $10.95: Finely layered pastry filled with nuts & steeped in syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Tahini Crème Brûlée - $10.95: Vanilla custard with a freshly caramelized crust with tahini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Turkish Coffee Tiramisu - $10.95: Turkish coffee, Kahlua & mascarpone cream, and layers of Turkish coffee-soaked ladyfingers
- Sutlac - $9.95: Rice pudding
- Kunefe - $15.95: Homemade crispy kadayif pastry with cheese & pistachios steeped in syrup
Beverages
- Turkish Coffee Martini - $15: Vanilla vodka, Turkish coffee, kahlua
- Bodrum Memories - $15: Turkish Raki, pomegranate molasses, lemon
- Ayran - $7: Traditional probiotic yogurt drink
- Stella Artois Draft - $9
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