Nestled in Georgetown, Villa Yara is a romantic Lebanese restaurant where cozy decor meets vibrant, shareable small plates—perfect for a date night under twinkling lights.
"Love is in the air at Villa Yara, where the attention to detail makes for an incredibly romantic evening. Cozy up with your date under a canopy of twinkling string lights on the outdoor courtyard, and share Lebabese bites served on plates etched with Arabic love poems. Get a bunch of things to share, and don’t be shy about scooping the last bit of creamy hummus off your significant other’s plate." - tristiana hinton, omnia saed
"The deal: $35 brunch and $35 lunch menus, $55 dinner menu At brunch and lunch, $35 will get you three mezze, with the option to spend another $20 for unlimited mimosas. (Well, technically unlimited—they’ll cap you at five refills). Dinner is a bit pricier at $55, but you'll get an extra mezze and the option to add a house bottle of wine for $30." - team infatuation
"A dreamy Lebanese restaurant filled with flowers and ’70s-chic decor rose in Georgetown’s old Le Pain Quotidien space last spring. The meze-style menu for M Street NW includes a parade of small plates like baba ghanoush, hummus, dips, kibbeh nayyeh, fattoush, and tabbouleh. Gorgeous desserts made in-house follow age-old recipes from the northern region of Lebanon, and family-style weekend brunch is also not to miss." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick, Eater Staff
"This Georgetown spot is a love letter to Beirut—and your date. The Lebanese restaurant’s limewash brick walls are lined with vintage photos of the capital city, and Arabic love poem are etched on each plate. Admittedly, the food here isn’t great, but if you’re looking to sip massaya blanc clair with that special someone, then you found the right place. We especially love the outdoor courtyard, where you can cozy up with your sweetheart under a canopy of twinkling string lights as you listen to Fairuz’s love songs. " - tristiana hinton, omnia saed
"Enjoy a special curated menu of Lebanese classics that consists of hummus, muhammara, tabbouleh, and spinach fatayer, followed by a mixed-grill meal (kafta, shish taouk, and lamb chops). Finish with Yara’s trio of homemade desserts. The fixed menu is $120 per person with optional wine pairing at $75 per person." - Vinciane Ngomsi
