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The Dupont ala, sharing its Levantine Restaurant Week menus with the Bethesda room. Their week starts Aug 17.

Levantine · Dupont Circle · served Aug 24–30, 2026 · $$ · menu checked Sep 3

drink pairingdairy-freegluten-freeveganvegetarian

Good Deal when ordered from the regular dinner menu, the same 4 courses run about $74 a person; Restaurant Week dinner is $55. 4 courses instead of the usual three. Here’s how we calculate it.

(202) 717-1166ala-dc.com
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STARTERSServed
  • Spreads
  • Cold Mezzes
  • Cheeses
  • Olives
  • Seafood
  • Charcuterie
  • Deviled Eggs
  • Salad Station
  • Yogurt
  • JAMS
  • Dried Nuts
  • Fruits
SWEETSServed
  • Fruit Station
  • Layali Lubnan
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse
  • Blintz
  • Kadayif
  • Baklava
  • Tulumba
  • Brownie
  • Donuts
  • Muffins
  • Fruit Tarts
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Waffles
OVENServed
  • Pita Bread
  • Garlic Bread
  • Roll French
  • Pita Chips
  • Challah Knots
  • Focaccia Bread
  • Variety Cookies
  • Danish
EGGSServed
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Shakshuka
VEGETABLEServed
  • Karanab
  • Batata Hara
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Golden Cauliflower
  • Onion Soup
FROM THE OVENServed
  • Cheese Borek
  • Lamb Bi Ajeen
LAND (hot station)Served
  • Tawook Schnitzel
  • Adana Meatball
  • Pulled Short Ribs
  • Beef Sausage
  • Braised Lamb
  • Chicken Casserole
  • Turkey Bacon
SEAFOOD (hot station)Served
  • Steamed Lavraki
  • Shrimp Casserole
To Drink+$12
  • Bottomless drinks
brunch · $35
About ala

Welcome to ala, the premier location for Levantine Cuisine in the heart of Washington, DC - Dupont Circle. We are named after the word ala, a Turkish saying that translates to a mix of all the colors. This idea represents the journey we are each on to taste the many cultures & recipes from different areas of the world while inviting people in from all backgrounds. We offer the full Levant experience - everything from mouth-watering cooking to specialty wine, liquor and cocktails... Many Colors. Many Tastes. Many People. One Place. We welcome you to experience ala: where unique food, rare drinks, loving hospitality, and an atmosphere of color and excitement will greet you.