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: 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, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Villa Yara
Dairy-Free at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Za'atar Manouche, Ful Mudamas and Potato & Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato & Broccolini, Homemade Pickles and Branzino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Labneh, Za'atar Manouche and Fattet Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baklawa and Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fairouz’s Cosmo, Georgina’s and Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shish Taouk, Fairouz’s Cosmo and Georgina’s. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Villa Yara
Villa Yara in Washington has 29 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Za'atar Manouche, Ful Mudamas and Potato & Broccolini. 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 Villa Yara
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fattoush Salad | 113.7 g | 52.6 g |
| Fattet Lahme | 57 g | 52.1 g |
| Fattet Hummus | 110.3 g | 32.5 g |
| Kibbeh | 56.6 g | 32 g |
| Yara’s Mixed Grill | 10.7 g | 31.5 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Sayadieh | 54 g | 28.2 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Salatet Chamandar | 27.2 g | 22 g |
| Fattet Batinjan | 61.6 g | 21.5 g |
| Baklawa | 50.3 g | 21.4 g |
| Dawa | 124.7 g | 21 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Mezza
- Hummus - $14: chickpeas, tahini, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Bil-Lahmi - $20: diced lamb, caramelized onion, pine nuts Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $15: charred eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mouhamara - $15: spicy roasted red pepper, walnuts, pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arnabeet - $16: fried cauliflower, hazelnut, tahini taratoor, tahbishe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Taouk - $24: cubed chicken breast, garlic, olive oil, lemon Dietary tags: 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh Nayyeh - $22: steak tartar, olive oil, bulgur wheat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warak Inab - $14: grape leaves, rice, tomato, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $18: lettuce, tomato, radish, mint, parsley, crispy pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rakakat Jibneh - $15: yara’s cheese rolls, parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh - $20: spiced beef, bulgur wheat, onion, pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Batata Harra - $14: cubed potato, hot pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free 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 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Halloumi - $20: Baked halloumi cheese, shakshuka, olives, walnuts, zaatar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fattet Lahme - $24: Ground beef, crispy pita, yogurt tahini sauce, fried nuts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sayadieh - $38: spiced rice, baked fish, fried onion, nuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $48: deboned whole fish with a zesty spiced tahini sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yara’s Mixed Grill - $76: yara’s kafta, lamb shish, shish taouk Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $10: chickpeas, tahini, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Add-Ons
- Labneh - $10: strained yogurt served with mixed herbs & vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fattet Hummus - $12: chickpeas, crispy pita, yogurt tahini sauce, nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, lunch
- Cheese Manouche - $10: oven-baked flatbread topped with a blend of lebanese cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ful Mudamas - $10: fava beans, chickpeas, lemon, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Lahm Blajeen Manouche - $13: oven-baked flatbread topped with a mix of minced spiced meat & vegetables 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baklawa - $14: triangles of crunchy delicate pistachio baklava served with ashta ice cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tahini Sesame Ice Cream - $10: with fresh tahini drizzle & halva crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Yara’s Mule - $20: arak, mint, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fairouz’s Cosmo - $20: ketel one vodka, grand marnier, cranberry Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, 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, 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: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Virgin Mojito - $12: mint, lime, sprite
- Yaras Lemonade - $12: mint, lime, lemon, agave, orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Yara
- Is Villa Yara dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Villa Yara has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Za'atar Manouche, Ful Mudamas and Potato & Broccolini.
- What can I eat at Villa Yara on a dairy-free diet?
- Za'atar Manouche, Ful Mudamas and Potato & Broccolini carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Villa Yara have vegan options?
- Yes. 29 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Za'atar Manouche and Ful Mudamas.
- Is Villa Yara gluten-free?
- 7 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 Villa Yara?
- Fattoush Salad, at roughly 52.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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