Dalias falafel

Delicious falafel bursting with flavor in every bite! Best falafel shop in the DMV area and worth the trek from McLean! It's in a stand-alone brick and mortar cute little yurt/hut shop on the corner right after the big intersection.It's quite cozy inside and there's no seating, only outdoor seating in the back. The house-made crispy flat falafel patties are surprisingly soft and very flavorful while typically most falafel are dense balls. The fluffy pita bread was stuffed with tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled veggies (carrots, onions) and topped with tahini and a little bit of ambar pickled mango sauce. The fried eggplant was quite tasty and the sweetness elevated the flavor and worth the $2 upcharge. Every bite of the pita sandwich was packed with a delicious blend of ingredients and best of all - the sandwich wasn't messy to eat and nothing fell out!The salad bowl is another good option as the falafel is the highlight with the complementary toppings without the heaviness of the pita. The garlic aioli is delicious (definitely ask for it!) and the staff kindly gave me extra sides of sauce. The crispy fries are delicious and the combo deal with a drink is worth it! The humble staff are always super nice and I could definitely feel the passion. So glad the business has extended their hours to 7 days a week including Sundays now! Sat - Tues: 11am -2:30pm, and Wed - Fri: 11am - 8:30pm. Excited to come back for more falafel and garlic aioli!

The owner messaged me in my inbox and was extremely appropriate in the message and called me names over an honest review. Just because someone doesn't like your food doesn't make it hateful. Instead you should have tried taking that criticism to improve!!

Really good falafel salad, very flavorful and a lot of delicious veggies. If I had one note it's that there is a little too much cabbage, might be better if they put in more lettuce and less cabbage to balance it out a little better. The service was great, they took my order and then brought the food to me at the outdoor table. The kiosk itself can get a little smoky due to the great cooking but they have a nice patio area if the weather is good.

I've loved this place since it was a pop-up here (Rockville) and there (Kensington) and am so happy they actually somehow magically (from my point of view, that is!) found a round, falafel-shaped place in which to be -- permanently! How cool is that? Of course, I'm happy with the Israeliness and story of it all -- and the food is so super delicious, it's fantabulous! I am a great life-long lover of falafel and have had the Israeli kind growing up in Israel, so I can speak to the authenticity of this place, mmm! It's really wonderful to be able to sit out here in the warm-enough weather and it's not a bad place to walk around, either, having some very nice landscaping nearby -- pretty cool!

Would have been all stars but somehow we did not get any side sauces. Over all it tasted fresh and good. We got the chicken schnitzel bowl with pita on side and extra schnitzel. It was a delivery order. I probably would not get the fries again but that is a risk you take when doing delivery versus eating them hot. I would try again but likely will go order and pick up myself.

This was a small spot that looked like a mini castle from the outside based on the shape. There was outdoor seating but do not think anything indoors. The ordering was done at the counter and there was a choice of either a pita sandwich, rice bowl, or salad bowl. There were a couple of proteins to choose from along with many toppings. I opted for a falafel salad bowl ($12) with all the toppings. It came with two falafel patties, red cabbage, tomato, cucumber, pickles, shredded carrots, onions, and I opted for tahini sauce. The falafel patties were large, but too thin. They were too crunchy. There needed to be more herbs and seasonings present as well. The rest of the salad was good except for the amount of cabbage as it was too much. There could have been a green present. Other than that, I really liked the amount of toppings that were given and the way they were presented. It was a very large and hearty bowl.Will I go back? Possibly.

Everybody is talking about Dalia's Felafel in Bethesda. And, their latest new menu item is the Chicken schnitzel pita sandwich. Today, I had lunch with Mike B. who just shot a Yelp reel at Dalia's. The reel captured our very own, (Andrew P.) Community Manager's face as he tried this phenomenal new sandwich. And, his expression says it all, "Wow, this is dynamite!" Okay, I am paraphrasing, but don't just go look at the Yelp reel, go to Dalia's and try it for yourself. It is amazing! Perfectly breaded fried chicken and then, you can add a bunch of delectable additions...mine included pickles, cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Then, there is this garlic aioli that adds a terrific taste bomb to the sandwich. Yum x4 ! Don't judge me, but a restaurant's fries are extremely important to me. Dalia's fries were hot, crispy, and crunchy. The hallmark of a great restaurant. I inhaled them, they were so yummy! The restaurant is located on Old Georgetown Road and has a lovely garden patio with seats and tables. Service was a delight. They couldn't have been nicer. Food was delivered quickly! I can't wait to go back and try some other menu items. Thanks Mike B. for recommending Dalia's Felafel! PS. Mike B. just ordered their Moroccan beef kebabs! Hmmm! Should I try those next?

Dalia's Falafel spot is a gem in the city of downtown Bethesda. I go here weekly to grab lunch since I work across the street and the workers are always so friendly. The food is always super fresh and delicious. I usually get the bowl with both falafel and the beef kabobs (which are pretty spicy BTW). However I recently discovered their chicken schnitzel and that is also so good so now I have to rotate my menu items around and pick based on what I am feeling. On nice weather days, I can outside where they have a patio with chairs too. If you want some amazing food, check this place out immediately.

SOOOOOOO YUMMY!!!!! This is always my go-to spot and I recommend this place to everyone!!! Check it out, you won't be sorry!

Fantastic food! Very good spicing and classic toppings. To die for pita! I have only had the falafel before because it is so good. But this schnitzel competes.