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Middle EasternWest End
ala
- 4.53.1k reviews
- Closed now
Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurant near Dupont Circle with a terrace, serving kebabs, mezze, wine and cocktails; weekend brunch.
Quick answers
ala in short
When is ala open?
Mon closed; Tue–Thu 11:30 AM–9 PM; Fri 11:30 AM–10 PM; Sat 10 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM; Sun 10 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit ala?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is ala indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is ala good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does ala cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book ala?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at ala?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is ala?
1320 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Is ala wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday10 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 11:30 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 ala
- 2 Swingers Dupont Circle · 1 min
- 3 Dos Toros · 1 min
- 4 Cafe Citron · 2 min
- 5 Surfside Taco Stand · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 3.1k reviews
Known for
- Adana kebab
- Short ribs
- Manti
- Fried halloumi
What people say
- People like:
- Turkish food, short ribs, adana kebab, happy hour and outdoor seating
Around West End
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Swingers Dupont CircleGames · 1 min walk
Dos TorosBurrito · 1 min walk
Cafe CitronNightclub · 2 min walk
Good nowSurfside Taco StandMexican · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 6 am. Warm coat from 6 am.
Warm coatFrom 6 am
JacketUntil 6 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.