Yayla Bistro

Came here with Mom and her next door neighbors. I made a reservation for a Tuesday night, but it was completely unnecessary, as the place was very empty. Free limited parking in the garage next door. Our server was very nice, he could see that we were all chatting and was not intrusive with taking our orders. We ordered drinks, appetizers, and our main all at separate times while we gabbed away. The mezze platter was very good, and a great way to share 'tapas style' and get a sample of different tastes. My main was the kofta (very generous portions). I loved the couscous, everything was perfectly spiced and seasoned. My companions said their moussaka and manti were excellent. Dessert, of which I did not partake, they say was good. They had all been to Maya Bistro as well, but agreed it is slightly better at Yayla.The only negative was at the beginning of the night, when one of the owners/employees was walking back and forth through the dining room in a T-shirt and baseball cap talking loudly on the phone. I understood it was about an issue about equipment in the kitchen; not deducting stars for it, but there's a time and place for that stuff.

I love this place! Our waitress was amazing and so is the food! She made great recommendations and everything was delicious! I'm definitely planning on coming back here!

We decided to try this place as we were nearby. We went on a Friday afternoon for lunch. There is street parking but was quite a mission to find some. We did not make a reservation but was helped immediately . The host/waiter was very welcoming.The menu has a variety of options ( all delicious). We chose the grilled calamari and lentil soup for appetizers and shared the burger and flat bread with sujuk. The food came out quickly and the grilled calamari was really yummy. Slightly overcooked but that char with all the spices didn't disappoint. The lentil soup was probably one of the best lentil soups I have ever had.We had the burger medium to well and they cooked it too perfection. The only thing I would change is maybe order without onion. It was a bit thickly cut so I just removed it. The flat bread was good and great to share.The bathrooms were clean and the restaurant was clean.everyone was really friendly and the waiter/ host was truly wonderful with my son. He brought his chocolate ice cream and water in a plastic cup with a straw. They are so thoughtful here and it truly is a place I would visit again.

Came here for a work event. It tastes okay but sometimes the smokey flavor is overpowering. I thought the mezze was good portion but the flavors seemed a bit common. The service is a bit slow but nice and thorough. The place is small and parking is challenging in the area. I do think one dish worth mentioning is the dessert. I got the chocolate mousse and it was absolutely phenomenal. Definitely recommend trying that but the rest of the experience can be skipped.

My wife and I both enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, and were looking for a simple meal after driving all day. After looking at the menu outside, we entered and were seated almost immediately. The atmosphere was friendly and several tables had children, but it is not noisy like many restaurants. Our server, Dragin, was attentive and friendly, and the meals (Moussaka for me and Yayla soup with cauliflower for my vegan wife) were both delicious. It was a very relaxing way to end the day after fighting traffic for nearly ten hours. I recommend the restaurant highly.

Walked in on a whim late afternoon after dropping friends at East Falls Church metro (a stones throw away)... what an awesome find!!! Intimate small dining space with tablecloth bistro style tables that draw you in immediately. Complimentary fresh bread and muffuletta... We ordered the kofte wrap and spinach pie with margarita and their signature Flower Box cocktail ... ended with apricot delight for dessert (omg you HAVE TO TRY THIS!!!). The portions and flavors were absolutely perfect! The service was super. Can't believe we are only just discovering this place!!!

Amazing lamb chops. Cooked very well. Their appetizers and rice pudding dessert (sutlac) was delicious too. A very pleasant surprise.

Starting with its bread basket with olive spread and a nice selection of Turkish wine, Yayla offers many great dishes to try. My favorite is the lamp chops. I have been a regular customer and the grilled lamp chops never disappoint. If you have a large party, I recommend the mixed grill platter which offers an excellent value (and a perfect takeout option for dinner parties). To top off a nice meal, try the apricot delight. It is truly delightful. Yayla has a patio for outdoor seating, perfect for a nice summer evening.

Meat platter for two is excellent and very worth the value, extremely flavorful and good quality. The spreads and appetizers were just okay which is why it loses the 5th star. Service was very nice. Would recommend going in a group to get the meat and seafood platters!

We decided to give Yayla Bistro a try for my husband's birthday. We did make reservations and I am glad we did. The restaurant was very busy, but the energy was good. The service was excellent and Sibel was delightful! She was helpful with menu selections and was able to explain some of the dishes in detail. The food selections were very good and the grilled meats were done to perfection. We ordered the apricot delight for dessert and loved it. We would definitely recommend Yayla Bistro.We did find out that there was free parking in the parking deck across the street, so that was also a plus.