We visited this place for appetizers and we enjoyed every bite of it. Their salad with their sumac lemon dressing hit the spot partnered with the grilled octopus and their mashed potatoes. It was so good. The service was amazing. It just takes time though to get someone see us and get us a seat even though there's no one in the restaurant. The place is dimmed and very cozy. Feels like very intimate and really nice to dine in and enjoy dinner with friends and families. They offer and outdoor and indoor seating. read more

Valletta Port - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Third time back! I would say it gets better each time but it's always been great. On our second visit, we were here for a birthday and they really went all out - happy birthday music! Service was friendly and attentive. We walked in and it was easy to get a table. Entrance for dinner is closer to Trader Joe's and parking garage. Outdoor seating is available. It's a tranquil ambiance and can hear the conversation. Homemade flatbread with baba ghanoush. Falafel was perfect. Great drinks . Updates since last review: presentation of food was updated and is amazing. The menu changed a little e.g. falafel now offered as an appetizer. Would recommend the dip platter! read more

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This was my first time in Old Town Alexandria and my friends were all picking where to go. I suggested we try this place and we're glad we did! We came on a weekend late morning, so we got the regular menu and brunch menu. It was pretty empty so we got seated and our food quickly. I ordered the shakshuka and my partner got the mixed pide (a flatbread with sausage). One of our friends got a breakfast platter which was really interesting. It came with a bunch of syrups and sides which were fun. The staff were mostly very friendly! I do wish I was served the shakshuka *with* the pita instead of after, but it wasn't a huge deal. And the pita was SO pillowy and soft :) read more

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I visited the restaurant as a larger group (12 to 15 people for brunch). I know big groups are challenging but the restaurant was mainly empty so I was expecting better service. The waitress forgot our pastries so we cancelled them. The complimentary focaccia was a nice touch. Oddly enough, we had to order coffee separately from the barista and pay her directly. This was pretty inconvenient and resulted in an inaccurate check. I had to call back the restaurant multiple times to get this corrected. The food was fairly average. Don't order desert unless you want to pay $12 for a single cannoli filled with whipped cream from a can. Really do not recommend. read more

HORRIBLE! I went with my family of 5 and the gratuity was there, most of the time I didn't care for such things. I ordered the salmon and it was raw but at least I was the only one who got it, the food came quick, that is why. My family all said the food was average. The service? TERRIBLE. They couldn't care less because of the guaranteed tip. I look out for foot waiters, and this one was bad! There was a man called Joshua I presume shouting about in the back, which killed my joy and experience with the lovely area as I came all the way from Beverly Hills for this. The food was average, come at your own risk. read more

Here I was wondering where I could go for brunch before grocery shopping at Trader Joe's for the week. It has been said that you should never go grocery shopping while hungry. Well, I found a precious Mediterranean gem called Valletta Port and I'm in love... or maybe that's what being full of delicious food feels like.the calamari was perfectly seasoned and the cauliflower over hummus leave you feeling content. read more

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Love the ambiance! It is such a cute place! The lentil soup was really good as well as the eggplant dip! Will definitely be back!

The best lentil soup I've ever had!!! Great service, pan seared salmon dish and iced tea were also delicious. Will be going back to try more dishes. read more

Valletta Port - Lentil soup (different name on menu) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I am giving two stars because the food wasn't bad, but it also wasn't wow. The food came out quickly. We got the burrata appetizer which was good but over priced. I could make that at home with burrata from Aldi. I had the gnocchi with mushrooms and my husband had the grilled octopus. The meals were decent. Then we waited and waited for our waitress, and we were really ignored. We ordered dessert from the busboy, but he didn't tell our waitress who wasn't visiting our table anyway. We ordered cappuccino and espresso, and they took a while, too. The cannolis were the worst we had ever had. They tasted like they were just filled with whipped cream and nothing else but maybe sprinkled with a little pistachio powder. The tiramisu was bland as well. I've had better tiramisu at the Quattro Formagi pizza place. I picked this place because I've been to Valletta in Malta. Tonight was disappointing. read more

My husband, our two kids, and I recently visited Valletta Port and had such a great time. I loved that they have a kids' menu -- it really makes eating out with little ones so much easier. The food was super tasty, and the desserts were amazing! We had the baklava, and honestly, it was delicious -- sweet and just the right amount of flaky. The staff was young, friendly, and really welcoming, which made the whole place feel cozy and comfortable. The prices are very fair too, especially for how good everything was. We'll definitely be coming back. Valletta Port is a great spot for family dinners or a relaxed night out with loved ones! read more

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Horrible. And that's being generous. There aren't enough negative words to describe this place and soon I'll explain why. To start, as soon as I drove by the restaurant I saw a few people smoking hookah provided by the restaurant,it brang a bad pungency and aroma to the surrounding area. There was an ample amount of parking near the Trader Joe's however the restaurant didn't provide any dedicated parking. First of all the service. Luckily for us, there wasn't a load of people there just a couple of tables. Our waiter gave us a strange attitude that was unbecoming. When we asked her about the gratuity fee at the restaurant, she turned rude and made us feel uncomfortable. Nonetheless we went on to order their rather expensive (subpar) meals. When she took our order it took about 3 repetitions for her to get it correct which seemed odd since there was barely anyone at the place to make it seem loud. Now for the food. Absolutely horrible. My salmon came undercooked. Almost raw! I even told them to make it well done. Then the cheese flatbread,the price didn't match the size of it, it wasn't even enough for my little son. Their Diet Coke and water had a rusty aftertaste posing a health risk. The bread that came with dips was gas station grade, almost stale. Don't get me started on the baklava, what was supposed to be "the best in America" tasted like heated up Krispy Kreme donuts. The coffee tasted worse than the coffee you find at motels.Disgusting. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you want to have a nice time. There's nothing about this place that screams "4.5 stars" or "best in America". The best thing I got from this restaurant is a lesson to never get Turkish food again. French food is the best! read more

Great food and ambiance. With free parking in Old Town, you can't beat it. Everything we had was so good we forgot to take photos!

This is definitely going to be one of my go-to restaurants in Old Town Alexandria. It's in the northern side of Old Town, where free parking can still be found. The staff is friendly and attentive. But most of all, the food was delicious and presented beautifully - a feast for the palate and the eyes. As others have mentioned, the Mediterranean Dip Spread is certainly a good choice for getting a taste of the variety of appetizers that Valletta Port has to offer. And although I'm not one to readily order lentil soup, I'm really glad I did get the Ezogelin Soup, thanks to the recommendations of other Yelpers. It really did soothe the soul, which needed some soothing. I can see Valletta Port being a favored destination for me to literally break bread with good friends on a regular basis. read more

Let me start by saying that the original menu here was exceptional! The Mediterranean food was,as they say, to die for! We were super excited to come back here and get their delicious dip spread and shawarma because honestly they're the best around. When we went today, they told us that they had done a 180 and completely switched their menu to an entirely different food group...Italian. First and foremost , what?!?!? That's not a seasonal change that's a whole different cuisine. Glass half full, I happen to love Italian food. Let me say that the staff was spectacular and very kind. The food, however, was very mid....mid. Honestly, it felt like cafeteria Italian food. It really wasn't good at all and it's such a shame, knowing that there were chefs in the back that could've whipped up one mean Shawarma if we asked them to. Apparently this change was enacted because the community was hounding them about changing to Italian, as if there isn't Italian already in old town? Well, I hope those people who are complaining are happy because this is an absolute travesty of what was once a great Mediterranean restaurant. Let me know when we go back to Shawarmas and hummus and I will return. Until that time I'm not paying these outrageous prices ($30 pies, etc.) for average at best Italian food. The ownership and wait staff were great and I hate to leave this review . Don't bend to others request Valetta Port, be you and serve that delicious Mediterranean food we all know and love!!! read more

Valletta Port - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Service was incredibly slow. Even getting a check to pay at the end was slow. The food was really just "meh"...not bad but not Old Town Alexandria restaurant quality either. Maybe it was just a bad day to go. read more

What an amazing surprise. Wrapping up a meeting in Old Town Alexandria, I was craving Pho. So was headed to the Pho restaurant on St. Asaph right next to Trader Joe's; been meaning to try that place for a while. All I saw was Valletta Port, so went inside and learned the old Saigon Sunday place moved, and last Fall, Valletta Port moved in. So, I sat down and ordered their Ezogelin Soup! GAME CHANGER!! Ordered another one, right away, and cleaned the bowl on that one too. Such incredible ingredients, quality taste and the servers were all A+. Now I'll be returning for everything else on the menu!! Great big bar with comfy chairs, light swing jazz piping through the restaurant. Didn't want to leave. read more

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Octopus was perfect, dip plate was amazing with complex flavors. pita was warm and fresh. Branzino was cooked to perfection. You must eat here. read more

Valletta Port - Dip plate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

What a great find! Great food and service. Love the atmosphere, and romantic vibe. The menu offers so many healthy choices. I recently had 27 of my neighbors dine together at Valletta Port. In anticipation they brought in the entire staff who were fantastic in every way. Everyone in our group said they couldn't be more pleased and can't wait to do it again. read more

. After being seated, I had to go get the wait staff. Food was less than ok; chicken Del la Casa was not good, and Chicken shawarma was tasteless, cold and dry. We were disappointed for quality of service and food. We'd not recommend this restaurant and not go back again read more

Valletta Port is very new, beautifully decorated but, as one would expect, suffers at times from understaffing of servers, but the food is five star A+ all the way. This restaurant location has had a number of failures over the years but I think Valletta FINALLY has it right. read more

Been looking for my Sunday coffee stop in the DMV that has good parking, and I finally found one! A great place to start your day! Their Turkish coffee is amazing and pastries, too! read more

Valletta Port - Turkish coffee, pistachio baklava, & chocolate muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Conveniently located next to Trader Joe's, this is a secret gem in Alexandria. The food is fantastic. The service is great. The ambiance is pristine. Highly recommend to anyone who likes Turkish/Mediterranean food. read more

I am writing another review of this restaurant because it continues to consistently meet or exceed every expectation and now serves BRUNCH! In fact, my wife and I stopped by for brunch both yesterday and today! On Saturday, we shared the delicious Turkish Breakfast Platter and drinks. I had the cucumber mint lemonade spritz, and my wife had champagne with pomegranate juice added. We enjoyed our brunch so much yesterday, we returned today. This time we shared an order of Menemen (eggs prepared in Turkish style with tomatoes, green peppers, and herbs) and the Gozleme with spinach and cheese. Everything, as always, was freshly prepared and delicious! Servers are knowledgeable and delightful, and the ambiance always comfortably serene. This place is our favorite spot in Old Town North! read more

This restaurant is such a hidden gem. My husband and I have come in for happy hour, brunch, and dinner, and we've been impressed every single time. For brunch, I really enjoyed the Bloody Marushka, and the pistachio katmer was a great dessert. The happy hour is also amazing and runs through to Sunday. I would absolutely recommend this place. It deserves to be packed. read more

We tried this restaurant for lunch and it was fantastic. The food was so delicious and very nice service. We had the dips platter (with a sample of all of their dips and bread), which was presented beautifully and was delicious (my favorites being the eggplant and the pesto dips, but I even liked the beet dip and I don't typically like beets). The spinach and cheese pide (like a mediterranean pizza) was delicious and we tried a very unique dessert that was also really good. The only dish that didn't stand out for us was the cauliflower appetizer - the hummus part of the dish was outstanding but the cauliflower itself was a little underwhelming. We also had coffee, and noticed that they have a separate coffee and dessert shop that we will have to try another time. read more

Best Turkish food. I had a great time today with my family ..Nice service. Highly recommended. Any time for you to have a good quality time. read more

Valletta Port - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My wife and I brought a friend to the restaurant last night and had an outstanding meal. For starters we had roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon jam and cashews. Our friend had never had them roasted. He enjoyed them as much as we did. Our second appetizer, though quite different, was excellent. This was the Caprese spread, which brought together tomato and mozzarella plus a cream blending pesto and pistachio. Our main courses were also quite good: Scallops and risotto Branzino with roasted potatoes Ground lamb kebab. This was our second visit to this new restaurant. We intend to come back. read more

Nice food, some of the menu items were not available. Please note- this is not a Maltese food, more Turkish/Greek.

My friend & I had lunch here today in celebration of her birthday tomorrow and liked the food and ambiance and also the location -- just across from Trader Joe's and downstairs from Talbots so we could do a bit of shopping after. The server was friendly but not too attentive which was surprising because there were only 3 other tables occupied. The chocolate honey cake was delicious and creamy and not too much honey (it was accompanied by a "Happy Birthday" recording and 4 staff in attendance. read more

Not a fancy menu but dishes are prepared with high quality ingredients and execution.

Incredible place! The service was superb, the drinks delicious, and the atmosphere cozy and peaceful.

I have been here twice and both times the food was excellent, the service was great and the ownership checked in to make us welcome. This is a great location, beautiful inside and a great outdoor space where you can bring your dog. A friend and I met for drinks and snacks on the patio recently. What a pleasant evening and the food - amazing! This will be one of my regular stops. Oh - and I passed one of the managers on the street during my walk today and she remembered me! read more

Cute outdoor area! We were so excited to try a new Mediterranean restaurant. We sat down waiting to order when 10 minutes passed, then 20 and we saw other people who just sat down getting served. Waitresses walked right past us to clean a nearby table yet nobody noticed we hadn't even gotten water. When we got up to ask some servers for water it still didn't come. 30 minutes later we had to go inside to speak with the owner. Finally she sent someone over! While they made a valiant attempt at service recovery it was hard to let go of the fact that was 30 min of our lives we couldn't get back. Now to the food.. hummus was bland but my husband disagrees. Falafel good, bread was ok. Chicken shish was very good. As was the lava cake for dessert. They made a great effort for service recovery, it's just unfortunate we had a bad first impression- thank you to Lana the owner for checking in on us and trying hard to salvage our evening. read more

Went for Sunday brunch, which consisted of an all-you-can-eat/prix fixe meal of Benedict's, omelettes, cheeses, spreads, pita, and pancakes. We were pleasantly overwhelmed with food. read more

This restaurant hasn't been open long, and I'm skeptical that it will last beyond a year. We ordered the ground lamb kebab dish, and it was average in taste, quality, and portion size. The service was okay, but there was no warm greeting when we arrived. You would think a new restaurant would be excited to welcome new customers. We placed our order, and the food was served without anything special that would make us want to return. The space, located across from Trader Joe's, is quite large, and several restaurants have come and gone from this location. I'm hoping they are just working out the kinks and that things will improve, but given the high cost of food, I won't be spending my money on a second visit. read more

Came here for dinner after their switch from Narman, huge changes, and a huge menu! Prices are way below for a good amount of food. The Valletta Burger is MASSIVEEEE! Will return soon! read more