Villa Yara

I recently dined at Villa Yara in Washington, DC, and it was a delightful experience that left a lasting impression. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a charming blend of modern and rustic decor that creates a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. The staff were incredibly attentive, offering friendly service that made us feel right at home. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the hummus, which was creamy, perfectly seasoned, and simply divine. Paired with their warm, fluffy pita bread, it was a match made in heaven. The assortment of dips was equally impressive, bursting with bold flavors and fresh ingredients that elevated the entire dining experience. Each bite was a testament to the care and quality put into the food. However, as a vegetarian, I found the menu somewhat limited in te

My visit to Villa Yara today was excellent! We ordered several Middle Eastern dishes to share, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The undisputed highlight of the meal was the chicken; it was simply the best. I highly recommend ordering a chicken dish for your table! Fantastic food and a great spot for sharing with friends.

We had a wonderful experience dining there. Food was delicious and definitely slightly different menu but with variety I didn’t see at other Mediterranean restaurants. The employees there are polite and were very helpful.

My experience at Yara Villa Lebanese Restaurant was average. The food was good, and the staff were generally attentive and helpful. However, when it was time to pay, a girl suddenly came over and insisted we pay using another device that had a mandatory tip option, starting from around $22 and up. We chose “no tip” since everyone was serving together and no one provided any special or outstanding service. As we were leaving, a Lebanese guy at the door confronted us angrily, asking why we didn’t leave a tip. He said, “This is America, you have to tip,” and rudely added that next time we must leave one. His attitude was rude and unprofessional, which completely ruined the overall experience.

Came here for a lunch today and honestly the experience was subpar. We were seated outside and our plates were swarmed with flies and bees and despite asking the servers on multiple occasions if they could help they all seemed clueless so we were moved inside. The entrees are insanely overpriced for the quality and quality (over $20 for one skewer of chicken kebab?) which is insane. You could get really good kebab with that price point literally anywhere else. It was such a rip off. Appetizers didn’t taste fresh at all and everything was honestly pretty terrible. I hate writing negative reviews but it truly wasn’t worth it and I probably won’t come back. Food wasn’t great, service was meh, and this restaurant isn’t very baby or stroller friendly either. I don’t recommend this place if you’