The flavors REALLY pop in the BABA GANNOUJ, TABOULEH, and GRAPE LEAVES rolls (all vegan) that my…read moredaughter and I enjoyed on our road-trip this evening. We took our food to-go, but the interior of Layla's is comfy and inviting for dine in as we saw. Very easy to order vegan items as the hostess is happy to answer questions about ingredients and knows the vegan options. YES: Vegan friendly

I had the lamb, it was delicious. The customer service was excellent. The waiter was very…read moreattentive. I lo because it's very intimate. This is a good date spot. Of course, I had to top it off with Xpress.

A definite return in the near future and definitely recommend to colleagues. The ambience was…read moresuperb , not overly loud or chaotic, very relaxed.

First time here and I was definitely impressed. The inside is very aesthetically pleasing, and the…read moreoverall atmosphere was great. Service was quick, and the menu was explained perfectly. The mixed grill plate was definitely a hit. The lamb chops were seasoned so well, and the chicken and beef kabobs were just as good. Definitely recommend getting the mixed grill if it's your first time. We also ordered a side of potatoes, and they were seasoned perfectly, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. And you absolutely cannot leave without ordering the hummus Overall, great food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere.

I had an incredible time at Lebanese Tavena. Our service from Beker was fantastic! He suggested the…read moreArak which is a licorice flavored alcohol and it was delightful. Our food came out on time and he was great server. The ambiance was calm and the restaurant had great interior design. The food was incredible we all finished our plates ! I highly recommend the Kafta and Shawarma

Service was good and pretty cute. The interior seating area was very pretty and decorated but…read moreoutside was not the best bc it's right under parking garage. The food itself was very good. I ordered the falafel taverna platter and it was very flavorful and good amount of food.

For mains, I went with the kafta platter and loved it. The meat was seasoned perfectly and the…read morevegetables were great. My partner had the chicken kebabs and was equally happy. Others in our group got shawarma sandwiches and spinach pies, and everyone was raving about their food. We wrapped up with a baklava sampler for dessert, which was the perfect ending. The food alone would've made the night, but our waiter really took it to another level. He was warm, personable, and clearly remembered my grandparents from past visits. He greeted them like old friends and was genuinely helpful throughout the meal, steering us toward dishes we'd love based on what we were in the mood for. That kind of attentive, personal service is hard to come by. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great Mediterranean/Middle Eastern meal with excellent service to match. Already planning our next visit!

I love Middle Eastern food, strong, bold flavors, and great music. This one however, is OK not too…read morecrazy. Like how other restaurants would make me but mediocre best. The price that you pay relatively to the portion size is a bit absurd. Their portions are on the smaller side. I'm not used to that because most Middle Eastern restaurants I go to give you large portions that you can make almost 4 meals out of grade music services mediocre they greet you. OK it's nothing crazy for me to say that I will eat ha again, only if I'm in the mood

They have street parking outside the restaurant and some good outdoor and indoor seating…read more I hear they have a hookah lounge too inside somewhere which might be attractive to big groups. The service was S-L-O-O-O-O-W and our server messed up the order. She skipped bringing in the appetizer we ordered and first forgot fries and then forgot sauces/ napkins. Worst was when she messed up the billing by confusing 2 different cards from 2 different table orders. Food: The chicken shawarma wrap was good and came with fries which was yummy 5/5 Tip: the foil around the wrap was not "wrapped" well enough so all the sauces from the wrap dripped on our clothes and table :( Please hold the wrap carefully and be mindful it will be leaking.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience here! The service was fantastic and the food was just…read moreAMAZING!! Everyone was just super kind and very helpful! The restaurant was super clean as well. I ordered the lamb shank with a side of hummus and a salad and my boyfriend ordered the shrimp dish with a side of fries and rice. Everything was unbelievably amazing!! My boyfriend devoured everything!! I, unfortunately, had to take home part of my dish because I still can't eat that much after having Covid three times. The dish also provided pita bread, which was also amazing!! We also both ordered dirty martinis, which was also amazing!!! We will definitely, and I mean most definitely, be coming here over and over again!!!

Delicious food. Charming atmosphere. Wonderful, attentive staff. Mona's is a jewel!…read more Don't miss the baklava

Mona's Lebanese Café is a unique dining experience in every way. We felt as if we had been invited…read moreto the home of a Lebanese friend whose mother welcomed us by serving the most beautiful home-cooked food, and in a setting that took us back in time. The flavors, presentation, and service were unmatched. We enjoyed our experience thoroughly and can't wait to go back.

I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

I've had good meals at Zaytinya over the years, and I've had not so good meals. So maybe it's best…read moreto focus on the high points when they come. This time it was the apricot ice cream that is part of the apricot and yogurt dessert. Something special and worth recording. Also good: babaganoush. Smoky like it's supposed to be. I had been looking forward to the baharat lamb, which had been so outstanding on my previous visit. Sadly, not so much this time. The bread - thin and insubstantial tasting. Tabbouleh - pretty good but I prefer how they do it at my local place. And so it goes.

Genuinely beautiful. The food was amazing. Service was attentive and friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed…read morethis. Star of the show was definitely the lamb tagine. However, the halloumi and scallop were impeccable as well I will be back for Many more visits as my wallet allows.

Went to Maydan in DC and had such a lovely time. The ambiance is amazing -- such a fun, warm,…read morebeautiful place, and our server, Haley, was so wonderful and attentive. We always had pita, they were quick to check in on us, and overall the service was great! Food-wise, there were some HUGE standouts. The red pepper walnut dip is a MUST. It's a little sweet, a little tangy, and super flavorful overall. The hummus was also delicious, with a sorta woodsy, smoky depth of flavor. The oyster mushrooms, though, were an absolute standout. SO much umami, really well seasoned, and perfectly cooked -- they genuinely tasted like steak. Amazing, amazing dish. The vegetables were also really well done overall. The fire-roasted asparagus was great, and the sweet potato was perfect. The cauliflower was also amazing, although we ordered so much food that we weren't able to finish everything and had to take some home. If you're choosing vegetables, do the sweet potato and the mushrooms, hands down. The carrot havuc was yummy as well, more mild and yogurt-y, and the pickled veggies were really interesting. I had never had a pickled tomato before! The pomegranate mocktail was also delicious. Gingery, well balanced, and very refreshing. HIGHLY recommend. There were a couple dishes that fell a little short for me. The halloumi comes out VERY hot, so be careful lol, but it was veryyy sesame-forward and ultimately wasn't my favorite. It was good, just not something I'd necessarily reorder. The saffron couscous was also not a huge hit around the table. It wasn't bad, just a little too sweet with the raisins and not 100% there for me. My mom liked it more than I did! Overall, you can tell everyone at Maydan believes in the food and really cares about the experience. We were celebrating my brother's birthday, and Haley even brought out a little champagne toast :,). I will absolutely be back!

Amazing!!!! Beautiful spot! The labneh a sandwich is exactly what I needed on a hot day it was…read morelight refreshing and flavorful! I also go the lentil soup, and hummus. The staff was so nice and informative! Can't wait to be back.

Took SOOOOOOOOOOOO long to get my food out The wrap was good…read morebut it needed more yogurt. I was waiting for more bc I went back and wanted a box for my order because they took forever but I didn't want to wait anymore. I would come back if I had a lot of time to sit and wait and eat The people sitting in front of me asked when their order will be ready and the waiter said "after this one" and then they ended up taking their order to go as well so I wasn't the only one

The restaurant is extremely clean, you walk in and you are greeted and shown to your seat. The…read moreserver was extremely pleasant, helpful with recommendations and funny. I do recommend the dessert sampler to finish off your dinner(yum). So, stop in to this unassuming location and taste the deliciousness of this eatery and their pleasant staff. Let me know what you think of the dessert sampler

You will notice there's no photo attached to this review…read more.. That's because my salad did not survive long enough for a picture. The Lebanese Salad was so simple, but so good!. Delightfully fresh and filling. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onions, chickpeas, dill, mint, a bit of lemon and some olive oil... and I got mine topped with a generous portion of gyro meat. Absolutely amazing. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, and the lemon and herbs in the dressing gave the salad an extra brightness and freshness that made the whole thing so delightful. I didn't think it was possible to enjoy a simple salad so much. I'm sitting outside of the restaurant right now seriously deciding if I want to go back in and order one more to take home.