Alara

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   Camila

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The quality of the food is outstanding, making it a highly recommended choice for anyone looking to indulge.
   

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   geoff VIP

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Alara is a great and welcome addition to the Georgetown dining scene. The footprint is quite a bit smaller than at its sister/parent restaurant Ottoman Taverna (which is understandable given the neighborhoods), which makes it a bit cramped. But the excellent food and service — plus the closer-in location — more than make up for it! Will be back many times!
   

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   DavidA

   New York City6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Really good food but noise level is very high and tables very close together.
   

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   Ellie

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great and it was a cool atmosphere. Our main feedback was that we waited 20 minutes past our reservation time and the tables were very close together. You could hear everything the people next to you were saying.
   

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   tarso VIP

   Washington DC26 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The food is good but the management it’s terrible. It took me 30 minutes to get my table with a reservation and looks like the staff is running without head. I won’t go back.
   

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   Andy

   Raleigh2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The reason I give 3 stars was the experience with the host team. They seemed very disorganized, and did not communicate at all the fact that they were running at least 30 minutes behind reservation time. It seemed that they were seating people out of order as well but can’t confirm. I understand some nights people take longer than expected to eat and reservations are delayed but 30 minute delay seems unacceptable. You pick a time based on plans and being delayed more than 10-15 means other plans get messed up. Notwithstanding the reservation/seating part, the food and service were excellent!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The ambience, food and service was good. The main issue we had was they were overbooked, So even after having reservation, we got our table 45 min late. And it was for my birthday. It was also very loud.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Way too crowded and noisy. Servers were great.
   

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   Bryan

   San Francisco1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Exceptionally noisy, even early in the evening. Slow service, had to wait 45 minutes to get our check.
   

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    Sarah VIP

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Here’s a polished review for your experience: **A Perfect Spot for a Special Celebration!** I recently hosted a birthday dinner for a group of 13 at Alara, and everything about the experience was exceptional. From the very beginning, the communication in planning was seamless—responsive, accommodating, and truly invested in making the evening special. The ambiance struck the perfect balance between inviting and elevated, setting the stage for a memorable night. The service was impeccable—attentive, warm, and incredibly efficient, ensuring that our large group felt well taken care of at every moment. And the food—wow! We opted for the tasting menu, which turned out to be an incredible value. The variety and quality of dishes were outstanding, showcasing a perfect mix of flavors and creativity. There was so much food—maybe even too much!—but no one was complaining, and we all left happy and beyond satisfied. Whether you're looking for a spot to celebrate a special occasion or just want an amazing dining experience, Alara delivers on all fronts. We’ll definitely be back!
    

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