This has easily become one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the dmv. The food is…read moreincredible. This might be the best chicken kabob I've ever had in my life. The vibes are beautiful!! So gorgeous and relaxing and the staff are so genuinely warm and sweet. They've created such a warm, welcoming, lovely atmosphere and I will definitely be back and I'll be bringing people with me next time! 10/10. Thank you so much Ala team

Really cute space! Love the indoor trees and decor! Staff super friendly, passionate and kind…read more Loved the falafel and mushroom shish kebab! Those were my favorites. Followed by the Zaytoon and then hummus and cauliflower. All really good but in that order of preference! Can't miss the first two. So much flavorrrrr

Stopped by here for dinner last weekend and had a really great experience. The place has a nice,…read morerelaxed atmosphere and the staff were friendly from the moment we walked in. Our server was attentive without being pushy and made some good menu recommendations. The food came out fresh and well presented. Everything we ordered had great flavor, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality. Portions were also pretty generous for the price, which was a nice surprise. Overall it was a really enjoyable meal and the service made it even better. I'll definitely be coming back to try a few more things on the menu.

We came by to hike at Rock Creek without doing any research on where to eat after. That was a…read moremistake, as we were hungry and needed good options fast. It was either this Greek place or the Thai place across the road. We eat Thai all the time, so the unanimous decision was this Greek! The waiter and all the staff were very friendly. The place and decoration themselves are a little odd. However, it was clean. The highlight is the taste of the food. All the dishes we ordered were spot on. I cannot remember their names, but there was nothing bad I could recall. If I'm ever in the area, I'd come again.

I came right at the end of a Yelp event, 10 min before closing and the staff were still welcoming…read moreand full of energy. The shop has a couple of tables inside and there's a terrace right outside with tables, as well as picnic tables further back. I parked across the street, but there may be more parking in the lot next to the restaurant (didn't check myself). I do vegan Mondays, and was able to order a pita with falafel with several veggie toppings and sauces. It was DELICIOUS and filling. They also have lots of drink options, including my favorite flavor of Spindrift. EDIT: I misunderstood the hours! I work nearby so I plan to be back very soon!

Fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. The falafel is crispy on the outside, soft inside, and…read morepairs perfectly with the fresh veggies and bold sauces. Portions are generous and everything tastes made-to-order. Simple spot in the heart of Bethesda - big on flavor, definitely worth it for a quick, healthy bite.

I have my DC bartender and I think I have my MD one now too. After the unexpected closing of…read moreanother local venue, my bartender friend had announced he was going to start working here, and it had already been on my radar. From the pictures and videos I've seen, the place looked quite stunning and I wondered how it fit into the very busy downtown Bethesda. When I finally had a chance to show up, it all made sense. Everything is in a giant basement and of course lovely. The bar really is the centerpiece of the floor, being able to seat dozens of patrons. And from what I was told, the other rooms are used for special events. Hilariously enough, I have not had their food yet, but their drinks have been excellent. Whenever I swing by I happen to already be full from dinner, haha. They have a happy hour that goes until 7:00 on the weekdays they're open, which includes both food & drink. Sooner than later, I plan to return to try out some food. Shout out to Doug!

Ambiance: beautiful restaurant with a dance floor in the front. Big bar was in the center and…read morekitchen in the back. Service: we came here for a bday/brunch/drag show. It wasn't busy and there were not a lot of waitstaff and 2 bartenders. I think there were maybe 20-25 people. Our waitress was good but it did take her awhile to come and check in or get us drinks, etc. She did correct the $20 up charge for the steak and eggs I ordered - $42 when menu was $22. Yeah, I caught that mess. Food: Ok, so in my last review, I was quite tipsy and the flatbread I order was SOOOO good. I was excited to try the food again while sober. Totally different experience. The steak wasn't seasoned much. I had a pretty decent size steak but a friend ordered same dish and his was thin and had a bit of fat he had to cut off. Chef even came to apologize, comp the dish and brought out chicken and waffles for him. Good on chef for fixing the problem but for the future: if 2 people at the same table order the same dish, make sure the main is equal to save yourself from having to come to the table and have a little pow wow... Overall, I think brunch menu was limiting, average offerings and overpriced. I'm so disappointed in Bethesda dining experience. I've been to 2 brunches and both were ok and tbh not worth what I paid for. I live in NOVA and there's a lot more offerings at better prices. MD do better please. I have to cross the river...you own traffic isn't fun.

Tried CAVA for the first time today and honestly, I get the hype now. I walked in with zero idea…read morewhat I was doing. I even asked if I was supposed to pretend I was at Chipotle and build my bowl like that. The staff laughed with me, not at me, and really guided us through everything. They let us taste different meats, explained all the options, and the portions were very generous. They kept up with my humor the whole time and were super respectful, which I really appreciated. The manager was also incredibly kind and covered our drinks, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Food just hits different when you are served with kindness, and today proved that. Coming from Northern California where we do not have CAVA, this was the best introduction I could have asked for. If you are in the area, definitely stop by. Great food, great people, and honestly, Chipotle could never. I could eat this everyday

Ordered through Too Good To Go (amazing app to reduce food waste if you're not familiar) and…read moredropped by at the recommended time to pick up. The servers were friendly and put together my bowl fresh with rice, veggies, and chicken on the spot for quick pick up. Food was warm, nutritious, and delicious. Good amount of food and great lunch option for the next day.

Very good quality, decent prices. Very nice people. Only does carry out and delivery.read more

Ordered the k5 lamb kabob. Meat was overcooked and dry, bread was rock hard and stale, chickpeas…read morewere refrigerator-cold, chutney was very watery and more like a salsa verde. I had high hopes when I saw this place in Bethesda. Last lived in Arlington and had a ton of great Afghan kabob during my stint there. I was pretty let down. Giving 2 stars because the rice was still good.

I like this spot. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff are very friendly and patient with…read moreexplaining the different items on the menu. I love the chicken kebab platter that comes with Greek salad and rice, it's very tasty. Every Thursday they have salmon specials which is delicious also. They have a dmv burrito which includes chicken, steak, onions and peppers, and it's a favorite also. This is a food truck that's situated off Wisconsin Ave in the plaza near Bethesda metro station.

Pita on the Plaza is a food truck that is located at the PL level of Bethesda Metro Plaza - their…read moremenu offers various apps, wraps, bowls, platters, and drinks. I had their Falafel Bowl, considered a vegetarian option, which came with basmati rice topped with a Mediterranean salad, 5 pieces of falafel, and seasoned onions, with a cup of tzatziki sauce. The Mediterranean salad consisted of diced tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, and mint leaves tossed in a lemon juice and oil oil dressing; this was fresh. The rice was cooked well, but it was just way too much of it in the bowl. The falafel were crispy and not dried out, which I appreciated. The onions were okay, and not necessarily needed in the dish. I wasn't a fan of the tzatziki sauce, as it was a little thin and watered down, and a bit too herb-forward in taste. My counterparts wasn't a fan of their chicken wrap, as it didn't contain much chicken, and they weren't fans of the sauce, either. They ended up taking out the chicken and making their own sandwich out of it and tossing the rest. I'm glad I was able to give this place a try, but not sure if I'd go out of my way to return. +look for the food truck on the PL level at BMP +avoid the tzatziki sauce

Been eating way too much mediocre chicken and rice lately, so I had to go back to the OG Halal…read moreGuys, and yeah... I kinda missed it. The classic chicken still hits and reminded me why it became a go-to in the first place. Tried the spicy BBQ chicken seasonal too, but that one was a miss for me--pretty dry and bland. The pita was soggy, which was kinda disappointing, but the rice and veggies were fresh and tasty like always. Overall, I'd stick with the classic next time.

Visiting family and wanted something filling and quick. Portions were big which is why I love them…read morelol. But the freshness of the food just wasn't there. The pita bread was super hard like a croton. Then one of the pita bread slices was super soggy like it was sat in steam or moisture. Rice and meat were seasoned well and they were heavy handed on the sauces which is a plus for me.

Delicious Salmon Kebabs! Today in the mood for healthy/tasty…read morelunch. I ordered the "Salmon Kabobs" (w/saffron basmati rice, grilled onions, grilled tomatoes & pita bread.) A generous portion. Fresh moist, flavorful salmon. The onion was not grilled as well today. It had a more crunchy rather than tender bite. Still tasty. Ordered for delivery- meal arrived nicely warm. See Photo.

Conveniently located close to the Bethesda Metro Station and right on Wisconsin. Looks small from…read morethe outside but interior has plenty of seating and a spacious waiting area near the counter. Ordering is done at the counter as well. Got a gyro to go. It was made fairly quickly and came with a side of tzatziki sauce. It was not wrapped like a typical Greek style gyro, but more like a wrap sandwich. The exterior was their trademark bread. It was like a pita, but softer and thicker with semi perforations. The interior was stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and really tender slices of gyro meat (ground beef and lamb). It was also very large and filling, but not heavy.

K-Bob serves light and relatively delicious Mediterranean style food from its truck. I ordered a…read morebeef gyro which used a fair cut of meat and was moderately seasoned. Unlike most places, I found their buttered pita bread to be rather palatable. I'd be happy if they had a lamb version of the gyro, but this is a halal truck, so I'm probably out of luck. In any event, despite their lack of Twitter feed, K-Bob will keep you sated if they happen to be in your area.

Delicious. I ordered the beef over basmati and it was cooked to perfection (still had pink in it,…read morewhich is my preference) and was freshly prepared in front of me. The yogurt dressing is SO yummy - I had to get extra. The cooks were super friendly and I only had to wait a few minutes.