Continuing alphabet series onto the letter R representing prior to 2018 is Roti. I visited this Roti one time in June 2013 I think before an outdoor movie in NoMA. I had Roti at another location in Bethesda too in 2013. I remember I liked the taste of Roti. I like Mezeh a bit more, but I'd be happy to go to a Roti again if ever it was convenient for me. read more

Absolutely delicious every time! The chickpeas are the best part of the bowl, so I always ask for extra. Everyone there is very nice and efficient, especially during lunch rush read more

Roti - Harissa Chicken Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: bad (soggy mess) Service: bad (the lady was on the phone the whole time while she slopped ingredients into our bowl/pita) Ambiance: bad (couldn't even wash my hands without a passcode) Value for money: bad ($14+ for this trash? I can do Cava, Shook, or Taïm, all for cheeper and better) will be avoiding this "restaurant" read more

A place called roti should not be out of pita bread. I asked if bread came with my salad and the cashier said yes, but we are out. No offer for a substitute, no discount. There was supposed to be red cabbage but I declined it as it looked old and limp. The salad was good otherwise. read more

Solid Mediterranean bowls, salads, and pitas topped with a variety of fresh ingredients and perfect for a relatively tasty, quick, and affordable meal. The concept is pretty similar to CAVA -- you can either build your own by choosing a base, main, and toppings, or you can pick from one of their chef-curated options. I usually opt to build my own with their salmon fillet or roasted butternut squash over kale, and topped with all the veggies and hummus. All of their veggies are super fresh, and their sauces all pack a ton of flavor (watch out for the spicy ones -- they actually are quite spicy). Their salmon fillets tend to be very small and a touch dry, as I assume they've been sitting under the heat lamp for a while, but they still pack a good flavor. Although the food is solid, it's generally not my first choice for fast-casual Mediterranean fare, as (1) they're not always aware of which allergens are in their food, and (2) despite being a fast-casual spot, service can often be quite delayed. Starting with the first -- the staff is wonderful at handling dietary restrictions; they'll put on new gloves, make sure your order is on a clean service (i.e., new foil or bowl), and avoid working on other orders at the same time as yours. However, I'm worried they haven't been told what all the allergens are in all of their ingredients. For example, I've received their gluten-free falafel pita box at several catered office lunches, and, unfortunately, ended up feeling pretty sick afterwards. Although I appreciate that they have a gluten-free pita (although it does taste pretty dismal) and that they have gluten-free options for desserts and sides, I don't believe their falafel is gluten-free (or maybe it's something in the rice or one of the toppings...I'm not entirely sure what it is or if there's just some cross-contamination, but something in those boxes definitely isn't sitting right with me). Beyond dietary restrictions, the only other drawback to Roti is that it's not always as speedy as advertised, which is not at all the fault of the employees. Every time I go in, there are usually only 1-2 people working the entire restaurant, fielding a slew of both in-person and mobile orders. This naturally creates a delay in getting out all orders; for example, I'll sometimes wait upwards of 30+ min. for a line of five or so in-person customers because the staff is so swamped with mobile orders. On the flip side, if you get a mobile order, definitely go to pick it up instead of using their delivery service (which includes third-party apps like UberEats, as Roti opts to use their own drivers for those services). I usually have to wait over 45 min. for a delivery order, despite the quoted wait time of 15 min. and that my apartment is less than 2 miles away from the restaurant. All in all, I think Roti is a solid place for fresh, flavor-packed Mediterranean bowls, salads, and pitas. However, I would recommend caution if you have dietary restrictions or if you're in a huge rush. read more

Roti - Salmon salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I ordered a custom bowl based on recommendations from the young man preparing the food - who was both knowledgeable and friendly / polite. Every part of it was excellent, including the price! For for any major city, especially DC, their prices are incredible for the amount and quality of food your receive. I enjoyed it so much that I returned the next day & ordered the same combination! I did order after 7PM both days, so the restaurant was not busy & I was greeted and helped immediately. read more

Roti - Custom Build Your Own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is my lunch spot go to!! Everyone is friendly and the energy is high and usually busy (again...this is lunchtime) Roti has really fresh ingredients and I genuinely appreciate that!! I usually get chicken or salmon as my protein and they are equally delicious! The pita bread is to die for!! Yum!! On this day; however , I opted for the steak and Brussels bowl and regretted it on the first bite. The steak was super tough and insanely chewy!! It was pretty upsetting that my otherwise delicious bowl was ruined by the protein!! I LOVE the Brussels option and think that it needs to be an "add on" option for other proteins as well! Again, I love Roti but the steak is a strong 2 out of 10 - don't recommend!! Everything else..a strong YUM!! read more

Wanted this to work for a quick take out order but it didn't - beware if you have food allergies! Food: I ordered a gluten free falafel salad, and appreciated that it was very customizable. The server changed his gloves, put GF pita on a foil, and made sure he took care of the previous order before mine. The problem? I don't think the falafel itself is gluten free! I had a rough night. Pita also was not very good. Service: The young man behind the counter was friendly and apologetic for the long wait. I do wish he would have checked if the falafel itself was gluten free (as I couldn't find the info online). I think this could be okay for those without dietary restrictions needing a quick meal. For a 10 min more walk, I found a much better (and vegan!) option. read more

For the price, it was ok. The saffron rice was good but I felt like the portion size was way too small in regards to the meat. Like that they give you 1 free pita though. read more

Roti - Build Your Own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious fast casual Mediterranean food bursting with flavor, better than Cava! While Cava is good, Roti has higher quality and better ingredients with more manageable portions. The turmeric rice is very flavorful and love to the fire roasted veggies. It's nice to not have to choose my protein between falafel or veggies. I can get both at Roti with a scoop of veggies without getting skimped on the falafel. At Cava, I would always have to choose between the two or get skimped on something! The fluffy cous cous and crispy falafel are quite tasty. All the sides and hummus, garlic lemon and spicy roasted red pepper dressings are flavorful. It's hard to go wrong! The chocolate chip cookies are a hit/miss depending on the location and time of day. If you can catch a freshly baked cookie out of the oven, they are hands-down the best cookies in DC with a a crispy shell and soft and goey inside. However if they've been packaged for hours, they taste stale and need to warm them up - not a fan. These sadly were stale! Sad to see many Roti locations temporarily closed including the one in my area in Vienna. Please reopen them soon! Worth a trip into DC for some Roti! read more

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Back when I was working out of my company's DC office, I would eat at Roti frequently for lunch. Their food is really healthy, and my favorite things to get are the hummus, salmon, falafel, rice, couscous & cucumber tomatoes. Their side pita bread is solid as well. They are also really quick at working through a line (if there is one), so I'm not waiting a lot time to eat. Prices are also very reasonable too in my opinion. read more

I go to roti often, the food is always fresh & flavorful. Samir offers outstanding customer service & is always a pleasure to chat with. If you're ever in the NOMA area I highly recommend! read more

Roti - Create Build Your Own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The service was great. Pre was welcoming and prepared my meal just the way I like it. She went above and beyond! The rest of the staff was great as well. The restaurant is always clean and well maintained which is hard to do given during the lunch rush. read more

I came into Roti today for the first time for a quick lunch and was pleasantly impressed with my meal. I honestly expected it to not be as good, since it's sort of a faster-food option. I was wrong, it was delicious . I ordered a rice bowl with the roti chicken, then added both types of cabbage, carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta, the classic hummus and vinaigrette on top. I think the deciding factor for me was the hummus, it added a great flavor to my bowl, and when I tried my partners bowl with the yogurt, it didn't stand out to me. I definitely would recommend the classic hummus to tie your dish together! They also included a medium sized pita on the side, which I really appreciated. The workers were also very nice and helped us choose what we wanted to eat by giving recommendations. My only complaint is that I wish they added more meat in the bowls for the amount that we are paying. Other than that, I'll definitely be back for a quick lunch another day! read more

Roti - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Have only had the opportunity to eat at a Roti twice, during some different trips. Both times I've had a wrap with chicken, and boosted w/ hummus, pickled onions, feta, and some other things. I've been happy every time. It tastes fresh and wholesome, without sacrificing flavor. The chicken is not dry, I've found. You'll genuinely feel good after eating it, verses eating something more rich or heavy or fried for example. People often say, the concept is like Chipotle but for Mediterranean food, and I think that's true. That said, very subjectively, my wraps here have been better than what I typically get at a Chipotle. Another comp you'll hear is Cava, but my limited experience eating this is better than Cava. read more

It had been years since I last ate Roti. I had it again yesterday and was quite happy with it, I went in and ordered the cauliflower and added salmon to it and paid $15.95 total. Today I went in again and ordered the exact same thing and was charged a total of $18.15. I told the cashier about the change in price and she said that since I got double protein I was charged double. Very confusing because the chili tahini cauliflower is included in the base price for the bowl. I paid for it and when I got back to the office I went to the online ordering to see if the price would be the same. I added the saffron rice first, then I selected my main protein and added the chili tahini cauliflower, next it asked if I wanted to add another protein and I selected the salmon, the total price came to be the same I had paid yesterday! That means that today I was overcharged which I am pretty upset about! I probably won't be having it again for a while! read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love Roti. It's now one of my favorite Mediterranean bowl spots. The flavors are great. I love the variety of toppings. I just wish they added more meat in the bowls. Every time I've gone it's been half a scoop and the spoon isn't big in the first place. Overall I will be back at some point but hope they change that! read more

Unfortunately my wife is currently suffering from food poisoning from bad feta cheese served by this Roti location--others beware.

Chicken was good but service was unsanitary. The worker who was helping us was repeatedly going in to the back to get boxes and opening boxes to get takeout containers and pita bread. She didn't change gloves the entire time and it grossed me out. I asked for a hot chicken outa 3 times and she kinda looked at me and then ignored me. Idk if it was because she couldn't hear me or because she thought one bowl enough but after watching her touch doors and scissors and boxes and go in an out of the kitchen multiple times with the same pair of gloves on I wont be eating here again. If I wasn't starving and in a rush I wouldn't eat it at all but I decided to take the risk read more

I want to love this place. The food is tasty, but.... my pita was hard and stale and the young man working the counter smelled like weed. It was strong enough at the counter that I have little doubt it was being smoked in the restaurant. read more

I like Roti Modern's concept of customizable Mediterranean dishes at a affordable price. Each meal ranges from $9-$13 depending on your order. There's a wide variety of protein, vegetables, carbs and condiments to top of the entrees. My favorite here so far is the is the falafel in the wrap with hummus and slaw. I tried the Classic Pita but the chicken was a bit dry to me. If you don't want to customize your own entree, they also have a set of specials with ingredients already preselected. The one thing that wasn't appetizing was when one of the staff members used his hand to wipe of some food scraps of the counter and then proceeded to wrap someone else's food order with the same hand. Yes, cleanliness is important but not in the middle of prepping someone's meal. Maybe that's why their health score was 87 out of 100. I might give them another try if I am around the area. read more

When my order looks exactly like the yelp photo submitted by the business owner-- Roti did that!! I have gone sparingly to Roti in downtown DC and have always left satisfied. They serve chipotle style Mediterranean food, evidenced in their name, though "Roti" is questionably masala vibes lol. I was ambivalent with this NoMa location due to poor ratings but after one order experience (ubereats, weekday lunch time) I'm pleased. The chicken roti is my go-to! At just $10 Roti offers such a wide array of frills to accompany your protein choice; red cabbage, feta, olives, hummas etc... 13 condiments at your behest! All of my Roti bowls have been fresh and the taste is consistent throughout the chain. They even have alcohol!! I would have given them a 5 but they placed the dressing capsules inside the salad bowl. That's unhygienic- see photo. read more

Roti - Chicken Roti. Wish they didn't put the dressing capsules in the bowl- kinda not hygienic. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid meal that's better than the usual fast food and very filling. The steak salad gives the option of just about any topping you can think of and comes with a pita on the side. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure. This place can get crowded at lunch so be prepared. read more

Roti - Steak Salad Bowl w Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is one of my favorite Mediterranean places to eat besides Mezeh restaurants. There are much more healthier options to choose from which I love. The restaurant is rarely crowded and the servers are so generous in giving large portions. Definitely a very cozy spot to enjoy a healthy meal on a Sunday afternoon :) read more

Roti - Chicken Rice Bowl! - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of the best fast food places I have tried. The food was fresh and flavorful. You get to choose rice, wrap or salad as the base and then you can add protein and toppings. I did take away with Roti Chicken wrap and spicy lamb balls. The roti chicken has a nice marinated spices and roasted on a grill. It was very tender and loved the taste. I also got the spicy lamb ball on the side. This was amazing too. Another best part is you get a variety of options to add as toppings like couscous, pickled onions, mix veggies, salsa and more along with various options for sauce. I went back again the next day to try the salad. I only hope the service improves as the lady who was the cashier , her attitude seemed as if she was disinterested ! She may have to work on welcoming guests with a smile. Food: 8/10 Value for money : 9/10 Service : 5/10 Ambience: 6/10 read more

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I wanted to take this time and express my concern as I am a loyal customer of Roti! I was in the area as my family was visiting in town from the hotel up the street Homewood suites, we got an Uber which was 7.00 and came down to this location after having my tastebuds set for I talked so good about Roti to get my family there and then being CLOSED EARLY! Smh...I guess we will have to try Cava tomorrow Good luck in your Mediterranean cruise search read more

Roti - CLOSED FOR BUSINESS--let down - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yes corona or no corona I can't stand the situation that Resturant owner not let you wash your hands before eat. Went there at the end of June and ask the cashier if I can wash my hand, she answer that I can use hands Sanitizer. I showed her that my hands are pretty dirty and she said this all she can help me with. Owner said the same. So I'm sorry guys but you won't get me us a costumer!! read more

Stopped in with some coworkers for lunch and the place was nice and clean and the staff was friendly. The food was fresh and well prepared and not issues with portioning or adding things. The meal was very filling. read more

Roti - Flip the Bird with olives added - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

1 word. FALAFEL. Roti knows how to fry them chickpeas. This falafel was actually incredible. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The hummus was delightful and the food was cheap and healthy! 10/10 would do again read more

First, to clarify my rating system (as I realize each person has a slightly different system). I am rating this a 4/5 in the category that it is: "fast casual". I'm not trying to compare this place to a high-dollar restaurant, nor would it be fair to compare it to McDonalds or the like. Roti, in my opinion, is a solid 4/5 fast-casual restaurant. Now, on to the review: Roti tastes much better than fast food, and it's so much better for you! I am a big fan of the salads-- you can choose your protein (salmon, chicken or steak roti, chicken kabob, falafel, or just veggies). Then you can top with all the amazing sides, sauces, and toppings you want! I love them all. Seriously. If salad isn't your thing, you can make a sandwich with pita or a rice plate. All meals also come with a side of fresh baked pita if you want it. It's a lot of food, and a decent price. I am happy to make this a go-to lunch spot on days when I don't pack a lunch. read more

Roti - Falafel salad! - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really want to give them a review for 2.5 stars. Had this review been for the great service, it would have been 5 stars. Had it been for the yummy yeasty pita, it would have been 4 stars, and had it been for the tomato cucumber salad, it would have been a solid 3 stars. BUT due to the TASTELESS rice and save for the S'hug, the TASTELESS chicken, it drops to 2.5. When you think Mediterranean, you automatically think flavorful and this is not the case at all. I actually walked around to other people in my office to see what they thought and they agreed. So perhaps, to give Roti the benefit of the doubt, it may have been an off batch, but I don't believe that that is accurate. Again, the service was perfect, super nice people and even one of my old students all waited on me courteously and professionally!! But as for the staple, uhhhhhhhhh, probably never again. I'll stick to Moby Dick's or Kabob Palace, but Roti, no thanks!! read more

This place was delicious! Famished after a long morning of training, I stopped by and got a salad with roti chicken. The line was long but the staff moved us along so quickly that I was in and out in just a couple minutes. The seating outside is great as well. Definitely recommend. read more

Roti - Roti Chicken Salad (partially eaten.. I was so hungry!) - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got the rice plate with roti chicken, dill yogurt & cucumber sauce, tomato & cucumber, humus, and cous cous. The chicken was on the dry side. The rice plate comes with a side of pita, which pairs well with the humus. They gave a heaping scoop of humus too - more than enough for the rice and pita. If you order the rice plate, you're limited to three toppings only - additional toppings will cost extra. If you want more than three toppings and don't want to pay extra, I recommend going with the salad - it's "healthier" and you can get all your toppings. If you get a wrap (the other possible vehicle), you can really only get as many toppings as the wrap can fit. It wasn't busy at 11:30am, but as it got closer to noon, the crowd picked up and service slowed. All in all, this is a nice place to grab a fast casual lunch, and the Mediterranean menu is a great alternative to Chipotle or its neighboring sub/sandwich joint. read more

While this is my absolute favorite lunch spot in the NOMA/Union station area it's still a hit and miss... so why the 4 stars?? Because the miss is still a hit! For instance, today I ordered the chicken roti pita pocket... the pita pocket just came out of the oven and was made with too much yeast (Says the Manager) so it kept falling apart while he was making it for me. He actually threw away 3 of them before finding one that would actually hold the toppings. Also today the Falafel was fried a little too long for my taste, kinda dried out.. but still the peas and spices are awesome. I don't go out for lunch often (to costly in the area), but when I do... it's only Roti or Harris Teeter :) read more

I've visited this Roti a couple times and I think I've figured it out . When you go from 11:30-2:00 expect to wait in line; expect them to possibly run out of things or skip steps (like offering you pita bread); don't expect service to be super personal . It's rush time , the goal is to serve as many people as possible. I've worked in the food industry before; I understand it can be hectic. That being said, I have experienced less than optimal service at this Roti before, but it's still cheaper than the Cava curiously placed next door (why put two places that are so similar right next to each other?), so I went . Today I was pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly and accommodating. My falafel were moist and served fresh from out the frier. I've recently taken on veganism- I was pleased by the number of options I had. I ordered a half rice and half salad bowl, which isn't on the menu - but available by request. I added the spicy green s'hug and roasted red pepper sauces, then topped it with classic hummus , red cabbage, chick pea salad, tomato & cucumber salad, pickled onion , and fresh cilantro . It was bursting with flavor and delicious . The plates aren't as deep as Cava's but it's plenty of food for a great price . If you go on off hours, this Roti is pretty great . read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent food. We ordered a build your own and ordered cauliflower rice, chicken, black lentils & feta cheese. Plus an order of pita chips for $17. I ordered the falafel and pita chips with hummus for $8. read more

Why was the rice dry and crunchy? The chicken was all small burnt pieces. I had to force myself through it for the $15 I paid. The pita bread was delish tho ig. read more

My first review on my regular lunch spot. This is a a great place for a healthy meal with fresh ingredients! The serving staff is pleasant, quick and efficient. read more

I'm told that people come here for lunch and it's packed. However, I've come here only for dinner (given that it's close to home) and the few times I've been, it's been completely empty, so my saying that the service is quick might not be accurate if you go at peak (i.e., lunch hour). From this location I've ordered only the chicken kabob, which is the best I've had for the price (around $8 plus tax). The chicken kabobs are made-to-order so sometimes there is a wait. If there is, they are generous enough to give you a free soda cup on the house. The staff members who work here are particularly friendly and cordial, and they engage with you as they prepare your food, which is a nice touch. One of them also knows sign language, which is cool and helpful (and maybe necessary given that Gallaudet University is nearby). Highly recommended! DOWNLOAD THE APP! Remember to download the free app and get a side of hummus or falafel for free just for downloading. You have to take a snapshot of your receipt to accumulate points (which is annoying because it's not automated) but it's a great idea if you're a frequent diner. read more

They ran out of salmon!!! I was so upset! That should've been my warning to just go some where else bc I was not at all happy with my rice bowl :( Falafel...rice, veggies, cabbage and cucumber tomato salad... The rice was flavorful but I won't be coming here again... Wasn't impressed. Will stick to Zoës! read more