Villa Yara – Middle Eastern
Villa Yara transports diners to a sun-drenched Levantine garden where the air is thick with the scent of charred spices and freshly chopped herbs. Silky swirls of hummus and smoky baba ghanoush share the table with vibrant, citrus-bright tabbouleh and golden florets of arnabeet, celebrating the communal joy of a traditional Lebanese feast. From the delicate, spiced richness of kibbeh nayyeh to tender, flame-kissed shish taouk, every plate is a colorful mosaic of Mediterranean flavors served in an atmosphere of warm, effortless hospitality.
2815, M Street Northwest +12025063675 https://villayaradc.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, halal, keto, dairy-free, nut-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, low-sodium, low-fat, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, atkins, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Mezza
- Hummus - $14: chickpeas, tahini, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Bil-Lahmi - $20: diced lamb, caramelized onion, pine nuts Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $15: charred eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mouhamara - $15: spicy roasted red pepper, walnuts, pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yara’s Tabbouleh - $18: parsley, beets, pomegranate, bulgur, olive oil, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh Salad - $18: parsley, tomato, onion, bulgur, lemon, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arnabeet - $16: fried cauliflower, hazelnut, tahini taratoor, tahbishe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Taouk - $24: cubed chicken breast, garlic, olive oil, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattet Batinjan - $20: fried eggplant, crispy pita, yogurt tahini sauce, fried nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh Nayyeh - $22: steak tartar, olive oil, bulgur wheat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warak Inab - $14: grape leaves, rice, tomato, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $18: lettuce, tomato, radish, mint, parsley, crispy pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rakakat Jibneh - $15: yara’s cheese rolls, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh - $20: spiced beef, bulgur wheat, onion, pine nuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Batata Harra - $14: cubed potato, hot pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Makanek - $18: lamb sausage, pine nuts, pomegranate molasses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Fatayer - $13: spinach pies, onion, sumac Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yara’s Manti - $24: ground beef dumplings, yogurt, pine nuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yara’s Kafta - $26: ground meat, onion, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $20: Roasted eggplant, tomato, garlic, pine nuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salatet Chamandar - $18: Golden beets, red beets, citrus, pomegranate, arugula, pumpkin seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sujuc Jibne - $20: blended cheese flat bread with spiced ground meat sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $30: grilled medium Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Halloumi - $20: Baked halloumi cheese, shakshuka, olives, walnuts, zaatar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fattet Lahme - $24: Ground beef, crispy pita, yogurt tahini sauce, fried nuts Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sayadieh - $38: spiced rice, baked fish, fried onion, nuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $48: deboned whole fish with a zesty spiced tahini sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yara’s Mixed Grill - $76: yara’s kafta, lamb shish, shish taouk Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mujadara - $12: rice and lentil pilaf topped with fried onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Pickles - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $10: chickpeas, tahini, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato & Broccolini - $13: baked in a lemony garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Add-Ons
- Labneh - $10: strained yogurt served with mixed herbs & vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Makanek & Eggs - $12: scrambled eggs with lamb sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Jebneh & Pastirma - $12: lebanese cheese, cured beef, served with mixed herbs & vegetables Available at: brunch, lunch
- Za'atar Manouche - $7: oven-baked flatbread topped with za’atar spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fattet Hummus - $12: chickpeas, crispy pita, yogurt tahini sauce, nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- Cheese Manouche - $10: oven-baked flatbread topped with a blend of lebanese cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ful Mudamas - $10: fava beans, chickpeas, lemon, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Lahm Blajeen Manouche - $13: oven-baked flatbread topped with a mix of minced spiced meat & vegetables Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Desserts
- Yara’s Mahalabia - $14: sweet milk pudding topped with lebanese style cotton candy, biscotti crumbles and drizzled with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baklawa - $14: triangles of crunchy delicate pistachio baklava served with ashta ice cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Ashta Ice Cream - $10: sweet cream flavoured with mastic & orange blossom then rolled in pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tahini Sesame Ice Cream - $10: with fresh tahini drizzle & halva crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Yara’s Mule - $20: arak, mint, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Fairouz’s Cosmo - $20: ketel one vodka, grand marnier, cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Beirut’s Passion - $20: passion fruit, vodka, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Dawa - $20: maker’s mark, lime, ginger beer, candied ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mardalida - $20: tequila, chargrilled pineapple & jalapeño Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Jnaineh - $20: tanqueray gin, basil, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Caramella - $20: Titos vodka, espresso, hint of caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Georgina’s - $20: prosecco, gin, citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Virgin Mojito - $12: mint, lime, sprite
- Yaras Lemonade - $12: mint, lime, lemon, agave, orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Almaza Beer - $8: Pilsner Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Beirut Beer - $8: Pilsner Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Arak Ksara (Glass) - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Turkish Coffee - $8
- Premium Loose-Leaf Tea - $8: black, Green, Cardamom, Mint, chamomile Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Unlimited Mimosa - $25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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