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Yayla Bistro offers a wide variety of traditional and healthy Mediterranean cuisine prepared fresh each day by our Turkish chefs. See full menu on our web page. In addition to our elegant dining room, we have a full-service bar area (with TV) featuring special Happy Hour drinks and appetizers from 4-7 pm on Mon-Fri. We also have outdoor patio seating. Children's menu available. Half price bottles of wine on Mondays. Early Bird menu 3-6 pm on weekdays. Weekend Brunch menu from 11-3. Live Music and Belly Dancer on select Saturdays. We are located one block from from Lee Hwy/ Washington Blvd, a short 0.4 mile walk from East Falls Church metro. We can accommodate groups up to 70. We provide take-out
PRICE RANGE
$10 - $30
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Mediterranean
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Gift Cards Available, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed September 11, 2023

We were looking for a place to dine and happened to walk by this place. Not knowingly we ventured into an unknown experience. In a few short words: Food was fantastic and the service superb. So glad we decided to “take a chance”! We highly...recommend it. Very nice atmosphere and all surrounding details are perfect. The menu is quite extense. So by all means…Eyes closed! You are Guaranteed to have a feast!!!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 21, 2023

Perhaps the best Greek food I have had in the US. Outstanding service, really exceptional. The food was wonderful, and the retsina was very fine. My two companions raved about the restaurant, and I felt the same way. For we of a certain age, the...sound level was very comfortable even though the resto was quite full. Parking is always an issue in Old Town Alexandria, not the fault of Yayla Bistro. I don't remember whether valet parking was available. Again, the service was extremely professional and basically perfect.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed July 25, 2023

I am Turkish and I have the great fortune to live only a mile away from Yayla. I go all the time. The food is excellent, The parking is excellent. The service is excellent. Every once in a while I try other Turkish restaurants in...the area. They pale in comparison. I don't know why I go anywhere else. My go to dish is the Adana Kebab. I would also recommend the lahmacun. The shepherd salad is delicious. Everything is seasoned perfectly. Even if you are not as close as I am, this place is worth the drive.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed May 22, 2023

The staff were very friendly and helpful. We have food allergies, and they answered questions with much kindness and patience. The food was great, and the service was even better.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 2, 2023

Our first visit here, and we really liked the menu and the service. Our server, Mary, was a delight and was helpful without being pushy. The food was mostly great, and the desserts were even better! The halloumi appetizer was memorable but avoid the calamari....It should be accurately described as squid chewing gum! Also note that the appetizer serving size is very small.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed February 20, 2023 via mobile

First time visit. Very elegant atmosphere, and a wide-ranging and delicious - looking menu. For the food and atmosphere, very reasonable proces. Service is exceptional. Servings are not US-size, so perfect for a meal. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed December 23, 2022 via mobile

My wife and I tried the restaurant for a first time. Nice location with free group retail stores guest parking. The interior design is very attractive, clean and cozy. The food was very delicious and the service is outstanding. We will definitely go back soon...there and will recommend it for family and friends. We would give them 6 stars out of 5.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 11, 2022

My wife and I came here after reading all the great reviews. Yes, they are correct. We had the mezzanine plate for two. The chefs cigars were the highlight. Then we split entrees of Minte (spelling) and the spinach pie. As one might guess the...Minte tastes minty. It was delicious and I recommend it but it was a surprise! Service was wonderful.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 9, 2022

Visiting family in Arlington and Loved it! So happy we found this place. Will be back! The food is moderately priced too.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 3, 2022 via mobile

This is the best Turkish food I ate in East Cost. Elegant ambience and presentation of food. Dora was an amazing host. Will definitely be back. Both soups were delicious. Adana was perfect.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed November 24, 2022 via mobile

This was one of the few restaurants opened for Thanksgiving dinner until 8 pm. Its a lovely restaurant with a simple decor. The service is excellent. The drinks are on pricey end. We started with cocktails and international beers. Flower box was delicious with prosseco...and elderflower liquer. My husband enjoyed a greek beer. We started with a choice of mezze cacki yogurt based delicious dip, baba ganoush an eggplant dip. It comes with warm bread and spicy chili pepper sauce. We needed the red lentil soup, warmed our bodies on this cold day. We loved the mujerc, zuchinni patties. The lamb chops were absolutely delicious and very well marinated. The chicken wrap was one of the best we ever had. Definitely save space for superb array of dessert. Pistachio icecream with chocolate and layered hazelnut cake, absolutely decadent. We enjoyed our experience.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 10, 2022

We enjoyed this Turkish restaurant a year ago and when we were passing through, and we went out of our way to go there again. We started with well made cocktails and due to the late hour, we sampled the various appetizers, all of which...were unknown to us except one that I had as a main course last year. Since it was Monday night, all wines were half priced and we selected a Spanish Malbec that was very good. We were able to add to and delete from the standard appetizer sampler and they were all very good and new to us.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 29, 2022 via mobile

Had a fantastic lunch with Kafte and Falafel, and incredible hummus, bread. And the best French Fries EVER! Staff was attentive and portions generous.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 14, 2022

We had been to Turkey several times, and we relished the chance to taste real Turkish food. This bistro is the real thing from the servers, the appetizers, the entrees and the deserts. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire visit, and we hope to return. We...highly recommend taking time to go to Yayla.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed June 17, 2022

Atmosphere, strong variety of food was great! Hosts were welcoming and served us well. Bread to start off with was delicious. Wine was great as well. Parking is a little tight but that's the whole Washington DC Area too my knowledge.

Date of visit: June 2022
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closest parking is curbside so availability depends a great deal on the time of day you plan to dine. we were there mid afternoon - after lunch but before dinner and easily found parking space.
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