
Mediterranean
Yayla Bistro
2201 North Westmoreland Street
Arlington, VA 22213
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The Remembrance & Bayram Feast
2nd Course
Food Menu
Spreads

Pembe Sultan
Strained Greek yogurt with shredded beets, olive oil, and garlic.$7.00
Baba Ghanoush
Dairy free. Gluten free. Pureed roasted eggplant with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.$7.00
Htipiti
Roasted red peppers with feta cheese, olive oil, and thyme.$8.00
Hummus
Dairy free. Gluten free. Pureed chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.$7.00
Cacik
Gluten free. Strained Greek yogurt with cucumbers, olive oil, garlic, and mint.$7.00
Ezme
Dairy free. Gluten free. Spicy. Fine chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mild peppers, parsley with olive oil.$8.00
Muammara
Roasted red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs, and a hint of pomegranate molasses.$8.00
Trio
Choose three spreads from above spreads$13.00
Spread Sampler
A sampler of all six of our delicious spreads along with mixed olives.$24.00
Bread
Our Delicious Homemade Bread$2.00
Cold Mezze
Hot Mezze

Mezze Platter for 2
Includes dolmas, chef's cigars, plus hummus, cacik, and pembe sultan spreads, and homemade bread.$22.00
Mezze Platter for 4
Includes Cacik, Pembe Sultan, Hummus Spread, 4 Chef's Cigars, 4 Dolmas, 4 Falafels.$44.00
Chef's Cigars
Lightly fried filo dough stuffed with Feta cheese, dill and herbs.$9.00
Halloumi Cheese
Pan-seared Halloumi cheese served with orange marmalade garnished with tomatoes and parsley.$13.00
Falafel
Lightly fried chickpea patties served with hummus spreads.$9.00
Karides Tava
Sauteed shrimp with butter, lemon, and olive oil topped with bell peppers and parsley.$12.00
Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower topped with spinach and mushroom cream sauce and sumac.$13.00OUT OF STOCK
Mucver
Shredded zucchini patties with Mozzarella cheese, parsley, mint, dill, and bread crumbs.$13.00
Small Manti
Turkish-style ravioli stuffed with ground lamb and beef,topped with garlic yogurt & homemade tomato sauce.$14.00
Grilled Calamari
Fresh grilled squid with honey vinegar sauce topped with sumac.$13.00
Soups

Bowl of Red Lentil Soup
Gluten free. Traditional red lentils with garlic, carrots, potatoes and herbs$9.00
Bowl of Yayla Soup
Lemon rice soup with a touch of mint and yogurt.$8.00
Cup of Lentil Soup
Traditional red lentils with garlic, carrots, potatoes, and herbs.$5.00
Cup of Yayla Soup
Lemon rice soup with a touch of mint and yogurt.$5.00
Salads

Small Shepherd Salad
Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, and lemon olive oil$7.00
Small Beet Salad
Baby arugula topped with beets, oranges, walnuts, and goat cheese$8.00
Small Greek
Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta cheese, dolma, hard-boiled egg; choice of dressing$9.00
Small Mediterranean Salad
Crisp lettuce tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, garbanzo beans, roasted pickled red cabbage and freshly shredded carrots, cauliflower, and avocado.$9.00
Large Beet Salad
Baby arugula topped with beets, oranges, walnuts, and goat cheese.$14.00
Large Shepherd Salad
$12.00
Large Mediterranean Salad
Crisp lettuce tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, garbanzo beans, roasted pickled red cabbage and freshly shredded carrots, cauliflower, and avocado.$15.00
Large Greek Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta cheese, dolma, hard-boiled egg; choice of dressing.$15.00Small Spinach & Quinoa Salad
$9.00Large Spinach & Quinoa Salad
$16.00
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens with grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red cabbage; choice of dressing$17.00
Falafel Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, topped with four falafel patties; choice of dressing$14.00
Grilled

Mixed Grill Platter for 2
Includes Filet mignon skewer, 2 Lamb chop, Adana kebab, Mediterranean chicken; served with rice pilaf and vegetables$65.00
Mixed Grill Platter for 4
Meat includes 2 Filet mignon skewer, 4 Baby lamb chop, 2 Adana kebab, and 2 Mediterranean chicken skewer; served with rice, bulgur, and seasonal vegetables.$110.00
Seafood Platter for 2
Seafood includes salmon, bronzino, and shrimp (5) with lemon olive oil sauce and grilled calamari with honey vinegar sauce; served with rice pilaf, bulgur pilaf, and seasonal vegetables$70.00
Seafood Platter for 4
Seafood includes Salmon, Bronzino, and Shrimp with lemon olive oil sauce and Grilled calamari with honey vinegar sauce for 4 people; served with rice, bulgur, and seasonal vegetables.$120.00Combo for One
Choose two of the following: Salmon (6oz), Shrimp (5), Chicken skewer, Adana skewer, or Kofte (4); served with choice of one side.$36.00
Adana
Grilled ground beef and lamb with red peppers and herbs on skewer$23.00
Kofte
Grilled ground beef and lamb patties with onion, cumin, and spices; served with cacik$21.00
Filet Mignon
Grilled marinated cubes of filet mignon$34.00
Bronzino
Fresh grilled filet of bronzino served with lemon olive oil$29.00
Mediterranean Chicken
Cubes of marinated grilled chicken breast topped with spinach and mushroom cream sauce.$23.00
Beyti
Ground beef and lamb grilled on a skewer, wrapped in a lavash with mozzarella cheese, topped with tomato sauce and a generous serving of yogurt.$24.00
Salmon
Fresh grilled filet of salmon served with lemon olive oil.$27.00
Shrimp Skewer
Ten grilled shrimp with lemon olive oil$23.00
Lamb Chops
Three grilled marinated lamb chops$30.00
Entrees
Vegetable Skewer
$19.00
Spinach Pie
Flaky filo dough layered with spinach, onion, and feta mix; served with cacik and mixed green salad$23.00
Moussaka
Baked, roasted eggplant layered with ground beef and lamb mix, béchamel sauce, topped with tomato sauce and shaved parmesan cheese; served with mixed green salad$24.00
Manti
Turkish-style ravioli stuffed with ground beef and lamb, topped with garlic yogurt and homemade tomato sauce; served with mixed green salad$24.00
Penne Pasta
Cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, basil, Mushroom cream sauce, shaved parmesan cheese; served with mixed green salad$19.00
Veggie Moussaka
Baked, roasted layers of potatoes, zucchini, and cauliflower, béchamel sauce, topped with tomato sauce and shaved parmesan cheese; served with mixed green salad.$19.00Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank slowly simmered with fresh carrots, onions, potatoes, and garlic$31.00OUT OF STOCK
Flat Breads

Peynirli Flatbread
Baked flat bread with feta and mozzarella cheese$11.00
Spinach Flatbread
Baked flat bread with spinach, onions, feta, and mozzarella cheese$14.00
Lahmacun
Baked crispy flat bread with ground beef, lamb, onions, garlic, and crushed red peppers; served with mixed greens$13.00
Sujuklu Flatbread
Baked flat bread with mild Turkish sausage and mozzarella cheese$15.00
Wraps

Adana Wrap
Grilled ground beef and lamb with tomatoes, mixed greens, onions, and chipotle aioli sauce$15.00
Chicken Wrap
Grilled marinated chicken breast with tomatoes, mixed greens, and garlic aioli sauce$14.00
Kofte Wrap
Grilled ground beef and lamb patties with garlic, onions, tomatoes, cumin, and chipotle aioli sauce$14.00
Falafel Wrap
Lightly fried chickpeas with tomatoes, mixed greens, ezme and hummus$13.00
Mediterranean Burger*
Grilled ground beef and lamb patty on a bed of arugula, red onion, tomato and mild cheddar$17.00
Falafel Burger
Crispy house-made chickpea falafel patty layered with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and red onion.$16.00
Dessert

Apricot Delight
Sun-dried apricots stuffed with walnuts soaked in honey syrup, served over vanilla mascarpone cheese topped with caramel sauce and crushed pistachios$7.00
Baklava
Fresh filo dough layered with walnuts, baked until golden brown in simple syrup$7.00
Chocolate Temptation
Layers of chocolate cake made with cocoa from Ecuador filled with chocolate & hazelnut cream and a hazelnut crunch, covered with a chocolate glaze$8.00
Pear Tart with vanilla ice cream
A crisp pastry filled with sweet, tender pear slices, baked to golden perfection for a light and elegant dessert served with vanilla gelato.$10.00
Sutlac
Creamy traditional Turkish rice pudding topped with currants, pistachios, and cinnamon powder$5.00
Chocolate Gelato
Choice of chocolate or vanilla bean flavor$5.00
Vanilla Gelato
Choice of chocolate or vanilla bean flavor$5.00Dubai cheesecake
$10.00
Kid's Menu

Kid's Cheeseburger
Served with French fries$8.00
Kid's Kofte
$8.00
Kid's Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken thigh served with rice and seasonal vegetables$8.00
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Served with French fries$8.00
Kid's Cheese Flatbread
Flatbread with mozzarella cheese$8.00
Kid's Penne Pasta
$8.00Kid's Ice cream- Vanilla
$3.00Kid's ice cream-Chocolate
$3.00Kid's Beverage
$3.00
Bar Menu
Cocktails
Yayla Kiss
$13.00
Flower Box
Gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, topped with Prosecco$13.00French Martini
Vodka, Chambord, pineapple, and lemon juice$13.00Med Turquoise
Rum, Blue Curaçao, Peach Schnapps, pineapple and lime juice$13.00Nicolas Sage
Rye whiskey, Cointreau, lemon juice, sage tea,and Angostura aromatic bitters$13.00Pomegranate Passion
Vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate & lemon juices$13.00Mango - Yayla Margarita
$13.00Strawberry - Yayla Margarita
$13.00Passion Fruit - Yayla Margarita
$13.00Yayla Mule
Orange flavored vodka, elderflower liqueur, fresh squeezed orange juice, and ginger beer.$13.00Espresso Martini
$13.00Long Island Ice Tea
$16.00Mimosa
$11.00Kir Royal
$13.00Bellini
$11.00Negroni
$13.00White Russian
$11.00Irish Coffee
$11.00Margarita
$11.00Sangria
$9.00Bloody Mary
$13.00Aperol Spritz
$11.00Cherry Blossom Rose Sangria
$13.00Pomegranate Spritz
$11.00
Beer
Beverages
Juices
$4.00Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale$4.00Turkish tea
$4.00Ice Tea
$4.00Acqua Pana Still Water
$7.00Ayran
Traditional Turkish yogurt drink$4.00Cappuccino
$5.00Coffee
$4.00Decaf Cappuccino
$5.00Decaf Coffee
$4.00Decaf Espresso
$3.00Turkish Coffee
$5.00Decaf Latte
$5.00Decaf Mocha
$5.00Espresso
$3.00Latte
$5.00Mighty Tea Flavors
$4.00Mocha
$5.00Salgam
Traditional Turkish turnip/carrot drink$4.00San Pellegrino Aranciata Orange
Italian sparkling orange drink$4.00San Pellegrino Limonata
Italian lemon-flavored sparkling water$4.00San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
$7.00Tonic Water
$3.00Milk
$2.50Americano
$4.00Decaff Americano
$4.00Fresh Lemonade
$5.00Togo Soda
$2.00Hot Water
Double Espresso
$5.00Decaff Double Espresso
$5.00Bali Breeze Spritz
$7.00Beypazari
$4.00
Mocktails
Passion Fruit Mule
Passion fruit puree, fresh lime, and ginger beer$7.00Strawberry Virgin Mojito
Fresh muddled raspberries with fresh lime and mint topped with ginger ale$7.00Strawberry Magic
Strawberry puree with fresh lemon and homemade honey simple syrup$7.00Strawberry - Virgin Y Margarita
$7.00Passion Fruit - Virgin Y Margarita
$7.00Mango - Virgin Y Margarita
$7.00Yayla Sweet Tea
Homemade iced tea with muddled mint, lemon, organic blue agave syrup and lemon juice$7.00Dragon Fruit - Virgin Y Margarita
$7.00Virgin Bloody Mary
$7.00Posca
$7.00
Wines by the Bottle
#1 Acinum , BTL
Bright, white flower, green apple, lemon peel, soft & frothy$44.00#2 Los Monteros, Cava BTL
$38.00#3 Siema PG, BTL
Crisp, yellow apple, green pear, lemongrass, soft & easy$40.00#4 Angora Sultana BTL
$48.00#5 Vinkara Hasandede, BTL
$46.00#6 Villa Doluca 'Klasik' White BTL
Bright, juicy cherry, ripe plum, wild berry, smooth & silky$46.00#6 Kavaklidere 'Cankaya' BTL
$46.00#7 Torrent Bay SB, BTL
Juicy, white grapefruit, guava, passionfruit, soft & zesty$46.00#8 Line 39, Chardonnay California BTL
$42.00#9 Kavaklidere 'Selection' White, BTL
$55.00#10 Firesteed PG BTL
$50.00#11 Kavaklidere Lal Rose, -BTL
$50.00#13 Kavaklidere 'Yakut' Bogazkere-Okuzgozu BTL
$46.00#12 Firesteed PN BTL
$50.00#13 Kavaklidere 'Prestige', BTL
$50.00OUT OF STOCK#14 Leese-Fitch Merlot, BTL
Elegant, red cherry, black raspberry, plum, dried herbs, round$42.00#15 Kavaklidere 'Selection' Red. BTL
Bold, dried cherry, currant, wild berry, tobacco, vanilla spice, velvety$55.00#16 Vinkara Öküzgözü/Boğazkere, BTL
$46.00#17 Mil Historias Organic Malbec, BTL
Elegant, blueberry, blackberry, ripe plum, earth, baking spice, long & lush$42.00#18 Maison Kavaklidere 'La Folie' BTL
$46.00#19 Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, California BTL
$42.00#20 Chasing Rain
$52.00#21 Chateau Ksara, BTL
Concentrated cassis, black cherry, plum, graphite, smoke, lush, velvety$46.00#22 Villa Doluca 'Klasik' Red BTL
Fruity, yellow pear, apple, pineapple, soft & refreshing$46.00Leese-Fitch Pinot Noir, BTL
Elegant, violet petal, cranberry, black cherry, baking spice, lingering$42.00#12 Line 39 Pinot Noir, California
$42.00Cote de Danube PN, BTL
$40.00Corkage Fee
$20.00Cave De Lugny, BTL
$50.00Verjus NA BTL
$40.00Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne
$50.00#20 Angora Cabernet Sauvignon/Okuzgozu BTL
$52.00
Spirits Menu
Spirits - Cordials
Spirits - Single Malt
Spirits - Vodka
Spirits - Rum
Spirits - Whiskey
Spirits - Bourbon
Breakfast & Brunch Menu
Yayla Breakfast Specialties
Breakfast Pide
$15.00Mediterranean Benedict
$15.00Chilbir
$15.00
Yayla Breakfast Platter
A Mediterranean favorite featuring Turkish sausage, eggs any style, cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and chef's cigar.$19.00Baklava French Toast
French toast infused with cinnamon, generously filled with toasted nuts, and finished with a golden honey drizzle.$14.00
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Fluffy quinoa with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, topped with your choice of fried or poached egg finished with a bright lemon-olive oil dressing.$16.00
Lemon Yogurt Pancakes
Two lemon-yogurt pancakes with seasonal fresh fruit and your choice of maple syrup or honey.$12.00Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
Layers of creamy Greek yogurt, crisp granola, and seasonal fresh fruit, finished with a drizzle of honey.$9.00
Egg Dishes
Mediterranean Omelette
Spinach, feta, Kalamata olives, green and red peppers and kasar cheese$15.00Savory Shakshuka
Poached eggs simmered in a spicy tomato & bell pepper sauce topped with goat cheese or feta cheese.$17.00
Menemen
Turkish style scrambled eggs with tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.$14.00Sujuklu Yumurta
Turkish style eggs fried with traditional Turkish beef sausage.$14.00Create your own
$9.00
Toast and Wrap

Avocado Toast
Smashed avocado and fresh burrata layered over warm French toast, finished with baby arugula and your choice of fried or poached egg.$14.00
Yayla Breakfast Burrito
Fluffy scrambled eggs, savory Turkish sausage, melted cheese, spinach, roasted potatoes and caramelized onions in a warm flour tortilla.$13.00Halloumi Breakfast Toast
$13.00
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Stoli
$10.00
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All hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Yayla Bistro offers a wide variety of traditional and healthy Mediterranean cuisine prepared fresh each day by our experienced Turkish chefs.
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