Staying nearby, gave it a carry out try. Glad I did. When I came to pick up my order I was disappointed I did takeout. The place was pleasantly full for a Tuesday, with a nice buzz all around. The bar area was charming, and the table side has 2- to 12-tops. Any size group would do well here. My food was good, ready on time when promised. The lamb shawarma with fries was great. I was still wishing I had stayed to eat it there but it traveled well too. Also had the classic cigars, little rolls of meat crisp fried, served with a honey dip. Nice crunchy side to the soft shawarma. Eat in if you can, but carry out if you must. Either way, this is a place you should try. read more

Let me preface this by saying that we're from NYC, so we're used to amazing food spots. CR NoMa is a nice hidden gem. We tried the pastrami & poblano sandwich--very tasty. Unfortunately, given the price, we expected it to be packed with meat, but that wasn't the case. Would recommend and would go back to try their other items. read more

We had five different dishes and each had it's own flavor of tantalizing spices. The Pita bread, OMG, taste, taste! I had the salmon cakes and shepard salad. As the pictures show we were all over the place on taste experiences. Our server, encouraged us to try different items, which we shared. The schnitzel was on a salad bed, that soften yhe flavors. We watched the super bowl there. It was a great set up with three TV's behind the bar. Facing all angles. Great experience overall. read more

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Came here with friends and the food was delicious! The medium well steak I got was tender and went well with the roasted cauliflower flatbread that my boyfriend got. Vegetables were seasoned and roasted well--I loved the crunchy potato peels and the warmth underneath. I also ordered a lemonade mocktail that was pretty tart and delicious as well. Our server was pretty welcoming, and he got all our orders right without even writing anything down. The ambiance is more upscale for sure. Seemed like a popular dining spot in DC! read more

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Stopped in for dinner prior to a show at Songbird in Union Market. Just around the corner from the NoMa metro station, it was easy to find. The menu is huge and varied and everything that we ordered was fresh and delicious. Not pictured was my favorite Pork and brisket meatball flatbread, which I ate before I taking a pic. Will definitely be back. read more

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We don't mind it here, but it's a bit pricey for what you're getting. We've enjoyed their flatbreads and gyro, and do really love their beet dip. The outdoor seating and drinks are really lovely though! read more

CR NoMa - Gyro, Roasted Beet Dip, and Avocado Tartare - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

CR Noma has the best, fluffiest pitas and truly amazing hummus. The restaurant is so unassuming from the outside. It is a little Noma hidden gem. We have been three times, and the food is always fresh and delicious. The service is good. Sometimes we come in and just sit at the bar and enjoy. read more

CR NoMa - Hummus with crispy brick oven lamb shoulder - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It could be a 4 but the flies and mosquitoes were out of control. I got eaten alive inside and flies kept landing on our plates. Service was ok. Food was good. But the lack of bug mitigation killed it for me. Wouldn't go back (except maybe for that kids pizza... that was fire- should be on the app menu!!). read more

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Came here for dinner tonight with my family and we had an excellent experience. Food was fantastic, drinks were tasty and the service was on point. We liked the vibe of the place, not fancy, but not too casual, somewhere in between that felt just right. We picked CR at random since it was a close walk from our hotel and I am glad we did. I would absolutely come back here again. read more

Really when the menu is soooo good and varied you can't decide whet to eat. The avocado tartare sounded delicious but was told it could be an entree. Gave bartender my choices; pastrami Reuben, hummus and matzo ball soups or finally the chicken kebab. The owner is Israeli and Moroccan. Everything was up my ally. He chose kabb. Had a fabulous dinner read more

Stopped off at CR NoMa for a team happy hour and had a good time. The place has a nice vibe to it and the staff was really friendly. We ordered plenty of appetizers and liked them all. I really enjoyed the various dips and flatbreads. They have a full bar and made very good Old Fashioned's that were to my liking. I hope we come back again for another team celebration. read more

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My roommate just picked up a to go order and they made her check out an entire separate check for $1.65 for the worst chipotle mayo I've ever tasted in my life. What tiny tub of chipotle mayo cost $1.65? Treat your customers better. Food was also 1/10 and they forgot our pita bread for our $23 hummus. Horrible. read more

Lovely atmosphere and tasty food! Nice selection for brunch! Really enjoyed my wrap, it's huge. Ps. The French fries are delish! We had nice service for a Saturday brunch! Would love to come back to try more and have a cocktail! read more

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Abysmal service can really impact a diner's experience. Such was the case here yesterday. If I was judging CR solely on their food, I'd rate them higher. Unfortunately, a series of mistakes, service apathy, and later, combativeness, made CR a one and done for me. My friend and I stopped in for a late lunch ahead of our train home yesterday. We were seated at a table right away, which we appreciated. Otherwise we would've grabbed bar seats. Our server asked what we'd like to drink. My friend ordered the fall sangria and I said I'd do the same. She later only brought one sangria so I mentioned I had ordered one too. She gave me a disgruntled face and then headed back to the bar. When she came back, my sangria didn't have any fruit in it like my friend's, so I asked for some. She looked extremely irritated at this point but took it back to add some. We each ordered from the pastrami section, so over $20 each for the sandwiches. I asked to sub the ketchup for mayo for my fries that came with the Cuban and that wasn't a problem. Until the bill came and I was charged $1.50 for the mayo. I mentioned this to the server and she couldn't have looked more agitated. She said that their Mayo is "house made" and it's on the menu so I guess I should've apparently just known about the literally insane upcharge. I told her that I would've appreciated if she had told me about the upcharge. She eventually agreed to take it off the bill, but her energy was extremely rude. I also checked the photos I took of the menu...not on it. It's only on their website, which...why would I look at that when I was given a hard copy? I try to give servers grace being that it's not an easy job, but I work in customer service myself and would never behave that way. I would've asked for a manager but by that point we needed to hustle to our train. Of note, she never checked on us after our food was delivered -- we had to hail her over for checks. And my friend ordered donuts that were also never brought over. She was bummed since she was craving something sweet. All told, our experience here was the opposite of sweet. read more

CR Noma was conveniently located around the corner from my hotel, on a night I didn't feel like venturing out very far. As luck would have it, Happy Hour was in full swing. The place has such a cool vibe; it screams "bring your friends, your family, perhaps a stranger, and stay awhile". The tile and lighting are beautiful. There's a mix of tables to chose from - benches, booths, the bar. Something for everyone. I honestly wasn't expecting to have my socks knocked off by an eight dollar old fashioned, but I pleasantly surprised. It had all the essential elements of a good whiskey base, a Luxardo cherry, the perfect orange twist, balanced bitters, and a block ice cube. It was so good that I had more than one on both of my visits over my week in DC. Something to look forward to on my next visit to DC! read more

CR NoMa - Old fashioned - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by CR NoMa for a nice solo dinner and it totally hit the spot. The food was good, fresh, and came out quickly, perfect for a low-key evening. Its great neighborhood spot will definitely be back! read more

CR NoMa - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service - fast to get seated, takes some time to receive food but nothing crazy. Great people serving you! They go above and beyond to answer your questions and offer recommendations. Food - YOU WONT REGRET!! So delicious, everything we ate was good, the hummus was authentic and delicious. You had a few chic peas on top and it gave it a nice crunch and spice. The pita was fresh we hd to order more to eat all the hummus. We ended up having aome left over. We ordered 2 mozzarella pizza's because 1 couldn't fill up 4 people. It was so damn good we didn't want to stop. We even dipped our pizza in hummus.. so good lol. Drinks - we had a Passionfruit mule and this was strong and good. Ambiance - inside was so unique the decor there was pleasant to look at. Great apace and was spread out. Location - close to a metro, easy to navigate. read more

CR NoMa - Flatbread - Tomato Mozzarella - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is awesome! My kids picked it for Father's Day breakfast and there was plenty of seating for our 8-person group, and a stroller. Mostly high top seating and bar seating but there were tables and booths too. The service was so friendly, it felt like family, which helped because theres always that one person who isn't going to be satisfied with their order. They remade the french toast without raspberry sauce on request, but I thought it complemented the syrup and toast perfectly. My favorite had to be the coffee though, which comes with cream or oat milk. read more

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Again, I can't get enough of this place. I tried the dips trio and they were amazing! It came with warm pita that was so flavorful and tasty. The service is always great! Bar seating is nice and the servers are pretty quick. read more

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The absolute best hummus I have ever had. The portion was very large the only down side is it only came with one pita (which was delicious and hot all the way through). You do have the option to order a side pita. Cool space with open windows and a nice bar area. Definitely recommend! read more

CR NoMa - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

CR NoMa is a underdog for sure but it is really delicious. I think there staff is exceptional as well. My favorite cocktail is a spin of a gin gimlet (not what's in the photograph). But they have a wide selection of cocktails and food to choose from and we have yet to find something that doesn't hit. read more

My first visit here was a very good experience. Our server was very attentive and friendly and we all liked our food. Adding another positive commentary on the shrimp avocado flatbread! Very unique and appreciated they could leave the Serrano peppers off for me. My husband liked his burger. The margarita flatbread also looked great and the salad looked very fresh. read more

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Always a good choice when in the neighborhood. I first went for weekend brunch with a friend awhile ago and it was awesome with their mimosas and food. Recently, on another DC visit, we went for their new lunch where the menu is much more limited but we had awesome kebabs and hummus, and the bread with the hummus is to die for. Soft, pillowy pita, not the kind you can buy anywhere. The kebabs were awesome. I'd eat here again but likely dinner where you can get the full menu. Great ambiance too! read more

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Went to CR NoMa on New Year's Eve and had a wonderful time. Things got off to a great start before we even got there because they graciously allowed us to move our reservation time at the last minute. When we arrived our server immediately let us know that happy hour prices were ending in a few minutes so that she could quickly get our first drink order in. We were pleasantly surprised to see they had a special NYE menu - $75 for 3 courses including a glass of bubbly! It was a great deal and we got to try a lot of things. Standouts were the delicious pita bread with dips, the chicken kabob was so tender it practically melted in our mouths, and the lamb chops were cooked perfectly. The service was warm and friendly and we appreciated that the music was at good volume, loud enough to enjoy but low enough to have a normal conversation. We will be back! read more

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CR NoMa was one of the first places I went after moving to DC almost 5 years ago, and it has remained a favorite since. I often come here solo for Happy Hours on Fridays, but I've been here for work events, group Happy Hours, brunch, etc. and all have been good. At this point, I've tried quite a bit of both their food and drink menu, and I can honestly say that I haven't had anything that *wasn't* good here. I absolutely love their seasonal cocktails (the various flavored margaritas are always on point). I've had a hard time finding wings that I like in DC, and theirs are among the best that I have had, in general. They have interesting wing flavors on Wednesdays (and you can get takeout/delivery on these flavors from their ghost kitchen every day, I believe), and the ones that are on their standard, daily menu (Lemon Tahini) are really tasty, too. They are perfectly cooked, with a crispy outside and tender inside. They fall off the bone. Outside of their wings, I also highly recommend the crispy Dutch potatoes, the classic cigars, the whipped ricotta (really amazing - their pita bread is warm, fluffy, and garlic-y, and the ricotta is a perfect balance with the honey), and the shrimp avocado Flatbread. But, again, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Additionally, the staff is great. Always welcoming and quick on service. This is really what keeps me coming back above all else. The food and drinks *can* be a bit pricey, but it's really not bad compared to standard DC pricing. Overall, I highly recommend CR NoMa, and it is my go-to spot to bring people when I have visitors from out of town (and they always rave about it). read more

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The service was extremely slow, even for a lazy afternoon. The pastrami Cuban was just okay, the mustard was extremely overpowering.

Went here on a date night with my partner. We both really enjoyed our meal and drinks and the service was solid.

Location great! Food excellent! Service Excellent! Ambiance Fun! Bar phenomenal! Owners and staff Awesome! read more

I apologize for being late with this review! EVERYTHING and EVERYONE here is amazing. Danny was our server, and we had a large party of 16 for graduation- she was awesome! The manager Donde was so nice and helpful. But the food?? Beyond delicious! The lamb hummus was fresh and the pitas soft. The burrata salad was so inventive and refreshing. No one had a bad dish! Danny recommended the grapefruit mule- we passed it around and then everyone ordered one. The ONLY bad thing is that I live in Houston and can't go every weekend! Thank you for making my sons graduation weekend from Howard top notch! You all are a class act!!! read more

CR NoMa - Lamb hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I absolutely LOVE coming here! Let me start off with their CR burger which is really good! Their sauce really compliments the rest of the ingredients. Secondly, their wings are absolutely DELICIOUS and a must have! I've had them at night and for brunch and they are always consistently bomb. I've done brunch & bottomless mimosas here and I must say, it's becoming one of my favorite spots! They keep the mimosas coming and ensure you're well taken care of. Super cool vibe and the staff are very friendly. Special shout-out to Danielle! I've had the PRIVILEGE of having her as my waitress for brunch on Saturday and she's absolutely amazing! She always rocks dope sneakers I'm so glad this place is walking distance from my apartment! I'll most likely be coming here often. P.S the hash in the first pic I highly recommend that for brunch. read more

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I saw "diners drive-ins and dives" on the menu and said I gotta try, and I'm glad we did! If you are new to DC/NOMA area there are plenty of choices, and as an out of towner who visits frequently, I have some fave spots and this is added to the list based on three items! The place was quite busy for a Tuesday evening, but they seated us quickly! After some careful deliberation, we went straight to entrees! My daughter ordered the house made pork and brisket meatball flatbread, and it was damn tasty! The flatbread had great flavor and crispness, and the meatballs were amazing! She loved it! I had the Pastrami Poblano! It was amazing. Small sandwich with a great punch of flavor! You gotta try it!! The fries were good but i was given the bottom of the basket! We finished up with a Sufganiyah! Which I would go back to eat just those! It is a fried dough (for those Natives reading or people from the southwest is basically small fry bread) with lemon butter and raspberry jelly! I'm a fan!! The service upon arrival was great but our server was a bit to be desired! She wasn't very helpful and didn't check on us much. If it wasn't for the amazing food, I almost gave em a 3 star rating. But give em a try! I say flock! read more

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Had a great meal here one night in January, then Wandered in late next night and they served me anyway (to go order). Good healthy taste and fresh ingredients. Will go back next time I'm in the area! read more

We randomly searched for places to eat nearby while attending a training, and this spot was the closest, so we decided to give it a try. The ambiance was beautiful with amazing lighting, creating a great atmosphere. The servers were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We were in a bit of a rush, and to our pleasant surprise, the food came out quickly. Not only was it served in no time, but it was also absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. I would definitely want to come back to try more items on the menu! read more

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I have lived so close to here for over a year and always wanted to try it. So mad at myself for not stopping by earlier. Best pita bread I've had. Pastrami was unmatched. Service was a little lacking, they gave us the wrong plate, realized a few minutes after thankfully we didn't touch it, but they took it back and gave it to another table, which made me a little uneasy. Plenty of seating, comfortable and not too loud. read more

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The food at Carving Room was absolutely phenomenal!! I wish I could have ordered everything from the menu. We started with one of their specials, arayes (pita stuffed with brisket and spices) and hummus with crispy lamb. Both of these were absolutely delicious and reminded me so much of my time in the Middle East. We then had the schnitzel and the pastrami Cuban. Again, both were amazing. The schnitzel reminded me of home, so delicious. The cocktails were yummy too! It's super cute inside and really well run. The service was great and can't wait to come back. So delicious! read more

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The food here was delicious! And the drinks were really Good. I was alone so I sat at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and prompt. I will definitely be back when passing through DC read more

CR NoMa - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Carving Room Noma is the perfect place for bar bites and happy hour. I couldn't have thought of a better way to start my DC trip, so if you're in the area, you gotta check out Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday from 3:30pm- 7:00pm read more

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I really think, if the business owenr sees this yelp page, they need to change their name on here to "Carving Room NoMa" because it being called CR NoMa is confusing and might make it tricky to find on here; at least it's "Carving Room NoMa" on Google. That said, whooo boy is this place good. Parking is tricky unless you park near Wunder Garten but CR NoMa is right off the Metro, so just do that. Gratuity included. Ambiance is lovely, hip and trendy with great vibes and they still had all of their Pride flags up when we were there with friends, which was lovely. Our server, who I think said her name was Danni, was attentive and great. Food: I'm not gonna mention what everyone else in our party had, mostly because I don't remember, but my fiancee started with the "classic cigars" which are baby spring rolls, and I started wiht the cripsy baby dutch potatos. I wanted more zip from the paprika mayo and didnt get much rosemary or thyme on the taters, but it was still very tasty. As was hers. She then got the lamb flatbread and I got the Pastrami Poblano. I liked the flavors on hers, it was very good. My Pastrami Poblano was amazing. just the right balance of meat, spice and sauce. The fries were nice too. We were there during happy hour and while I think the cocktails were still maybe $1-$2 too expensive for that window the Old Fashioned was perfectly balanced, the Pimms Cup was lovely and the Passionfruit Mule was awesome. Strong contender for a favorite restaurant for sure. read more

CR? More like CPR because those foods and drinks were to die for! A lovely night out with hubby and his boys. We decided to try out CR NoMA for the first time to watch the epic American University basketball game. As 1976' AU alums, we were psyched to see our boys finally have a good season and got to watch it at a comfy place like CR. Our server, Max, graciously served us as we could tell he was very busy. One of my hubby's friends broke his glass by accident (he has a condition) and Max and the other staff quickly cleaned it up without any hesitation. The Apple & Cinammon Margarita might have been out of season but still hit the spot. My hubby's CR Burger was perfectly done and the garlic fries were delish. While our Eagles couldn't pull out the win, Max made our time worth the travel. He made us feel young, like AU students, again. read more

This is by far one of my favorite places to go in DC. I have yet to try something on the menu that was anything less than delicious. Th space itself is very inviting and cozy without being stuffy, while the service is unbeatable! Every member of the staff is so nice and attentive, definitely worth a visit! read more

CR NoMa - Flatbread - Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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