Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria

4.9

300 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

Welcome to The Smyrna, a specialty Aegean Coast (Greece & Turkey) restaurant where homemade food, regional wines, and cocktails take center stage. Whether you're looking for a simple breakfast, a tasty lunch, or a delightful dinner, we invite you to join us at any time. Come alone, with family, friends, or colleagues, and immerse yourself in the cheerful ambiance of our small tavern-style setting.

At The Smyrna, we've created a unique and refined concept inspired by the charm and diversity of a typical Antique Greek House. Our aim is to showcase the rich heritage and cultural divertsity that Virginia embodies.

Indulge in our signature dishes, which include mouthwatering classics like Mousakka, succulent Lamb Chops, flavorful Double Cooked Octopus, and delicate Branzino in Parchment. Each bite is a journey through the Aegean Coast's authentic flavors.

In addition to our cozy indoor seating, we also offer a charming back patio where you can enjoy you

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Turkish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 371-8228
Website
https://www.restaurantsmyrna.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
ZEY
Catering
 We can offer pricing per person for a range of pre-set menus or provide a customized meal based on your preferences. Please contact Alp at info.smyrnarestaurant@gmail.com to discuss your individual needs. We will be happy to schedule a tasting session with you to help you choose your catering menu.
Private party facilities
Smyrna would love to cater your next event. Whether you're planning a family get-together or a corporate meeting, we are prepared to supply a sumptuous prix fix menu for up to fourty guests.

Location
7588 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315
Neighborhood
Newington
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Hummus$8.00
crispy chickpeas, smoked paprika, garlic & tahini (nf-gf-vg-df)
Tzatziki$8.00
Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill (nf-gf-vg)
Baba-Ghanoush$9.00
charred eggplant, Greek yogurt, tahini & pomegranate (nf-gf-vg)
Pembe Sultan$8.00
beets, labneh & garlic (nf-gf-vg)
Atom$8.00
sun dried chili, butter, labneh (nf-gf-vg)
Fava$8.00
broad bean, bruniose red onion, caper, dill (nf-gf-vg-df)
Htipiti$9.00
roasted red pepper, walnut, feta (gl-vg)
Sampler$23.00
Hummus, Tzatziki, Atom, Baba-ghanoush, Pembe Sultan, Htipiti

Soup & Salads

Turkish - Red Lentil Soup$8.00
red lentils, onions, carrots & potatoes (nf-df-gf-vg)
Greek - Avgolemono Soup$9.00
chicken breast, rice, lemon & dill (nf)
Greek Salad$12.00
romaine, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion & feta cheese (nf-gf-vg)
Turkish Salad$12.00
chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, parsley, walnut and pomegranate (gf-vg-df)
Salad Add-Ons
- Octopus$16.00
- Shrimp$10.00
- Chicken Souvlaki$12.00
- Keftedes$13.00

Appetizers

Double Cooked Octopus$19.00
serve with fava, confit garlic, dill, caper, tomato sauce (nf-gf)
Garides & Garlic$14.00
sauteed butter shrimps with garlic & spices (nf-gf)
Spanakopita$11.00
traditional crispy phyllo dough stuffed with spinach, spring onion, leek & feta with tomato jam on the side (nf-vg)
Falafel$10.00
fried chickpea patties, radish, pickles with yogurt sauce (gf-nf-vg) (this dish may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination)
Calamari$14.00
fried calamari with tartar sauce & lemon (nf)
Brussel Sprouts$12.00
fried brussels sprouts, walnut, cranberry with sweet aegean sauce (gf-vg) (this dish may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination)
Greek Potato$10.00
thyme and lemon zest marinated roasted baby potatoes, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes (gf-vg-nf-df)
Appetizer Sampler$18.00
Dolmades, Spanakopita, Falafel (two pieces each)

Mezzes - Cheeses

Dolmades$12.00
grape leaves stuffed with rice and pine seeds, black currant served with yogurt sauce & pomegranate (gf-vg)
Warm Olives$8.00
thyme marinated kalamata olives (nf-gf-vg-df)
Saganaki$15.00
fried kasseri cheese, metaxa & lemon (Flambe service!)
Grilled Halloumi$12.00
grilled halloumi cheeses with fig jam, thyme & sasami (gf-vg)

ENTREES

KEFTEDES$23.00
grilled ground beef patties serve on lavash bread with white rice & pomegranate molasses aegean slaw (nf)
ÇÖP ŞİŞ$23.00
grilled beef skewers serve on lavash bread with white rice & pomegranate molasses aegean slaw (nf)
AEGEAN KEBAB$22.00
grilled lamb & beef patties serve over pide bread and grilled tomato flavored with butter, tomato & yogurt sauce (nf)
LAMB CHOPS$28.00
thyme - xv olive oil marinated grilled lamb rib racks serve with baby potato, kalamata olives, cherry tomato & sun-dried tomato (nf)
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI$23.00
grilled chicken skewers with red pepper and onions serve sides of white rice & pomegranate molasses aegean slaw (nf)
CHICKEN KEFTEDES$21.00
grilled chicken patties served over buttery toast pita bread with top of tomato - yogurt sauce (nf)
BRANZINO IN PARCHMENT$26.00
baked fillet branzino with sautéed veggies in paper serve with baby potato, kalamata olive, cherry tomato & lemon (nf-gf)
SHRIMP SKEWERS$18.00
grilled thyme x.v olive oil garlic marinated shrimp skewers with fries, homemade tomato sauce and feta crumbles
MOUSAKKA$21.00
eggplant, potato, ground beef, bechamel sauce & kashkaval cheese (nf)
IMAM BAYILDI$17.00
roasted eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, onions, pine nuts (vg-df-gf)
FASULIA$17.00
green bean stew with potato, onion, tomato, garlic & drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top (nf-vg-df-gf)
MIXED GRILL FOR TWO$59.00
Lamb Chops, Keftedes, Chicken Keftedes, Chicken Souvlaki, Çöp Şiş serve with white rice & pomegranate molasses aegean slaw (nf)

SIDES

FRIES$5.00
PLAIN GREEK YOGURT$4.00
WHITE RICE$6.00

DESSERTS

BAKLAVA$10.00
phyllo pastry filled with chopped walnuts serve with ice cream
SÜTLAÇ$11.00
oven baked rice pudding (gf)
CHOCOLATE - PISTACHIO BAKLAVA$11.00
chocolate phyllo pastry filled with cream, vanilla, chocolate or strawberry chopped pistachio serve with ice cream
ICE CREAMS$6.00
you may choose your favorite: vanilla, chocolate or strawberry

What 300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Neighborhood gem
Washington, D.C. Area
Greek
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Overall
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Food
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Value
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria is a "neighborhood gem" offering "delicious food" with a "pleasant sunny atmosphere." Diners rave about the "fantastic" Greek-Turkish cuisine, "friendly" staff, and "attentive" service. The "authentic" ambiance and "great wine selection" enhance the experience, making it a "must-visit" destination for locals and visitors alike.

300 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant. Food is always wonderful and I can count on that each time. I keep coming back for the chocolate baklava
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Mary
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was very attentive, friendly, and professional. The customer service was above and beyond what I expected. They casually asked what the occasion was. I thought it was a thoughtful gesture. They were very accommodating, from start to finish and brought out complimentary baklava and a birthday sash for the birthday girl, super fun surprise!
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NavyYardGuru
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Quiet. Wonderful service! How could it be any better?
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Stephen VIP
Washington DC187 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Smyrna is a pleasant place with friendly staff and good food. Need I say more?
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent stop as we travel. We target where locals eat, no chains, and if you like greek food reasonably priced, check this place out. I know its a strip mall, but trust us!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I sent work folks there from Boston that were staying in D.C. area for a conference. We wanted to avoid the d.c. area giving the political events and this was a great option in Alexandria. It is located in a strip mall but the food was excellent, and the service was also great. My group was very happy and they were able to accommodate our group of 8. We did make a reservation. Thanks so much.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good food Very clean and nicely decorated Surprisingly nice drink menu Reasonably priced
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Marykay
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent here. I love the decor and ambiance. It feels like you’re in Greece. The service is very good as well.
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C
Claire
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smyrna has become one of my favorite restaurants. It is like escaping into a little Greek world. The food is delicious, the servers are friendly.
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Zachary
Washington DC6 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I have been to the restaurant four times and this was the most disappointing. For context, this was a Thursday evening and the restaurant was at about half the capacity. First, we ordered a kids kofte for a youth and we got the adult platter and cost. We ordered a soup that did not come. The kofte in the Aegean kofte entree were quite small (and not just smaller and more plentiful) for the typical method of Turkey. We know because one of us is from Turkey and all of us have spent a lot of time there with family. Lastly, the lamb chops are overpriced for the size and quantity. They would be amazing if grilled but seemed baked but for $28 I want more than three thin chops. The owner needs to revisit the menu and the preparation.
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FAQs

Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 371-8228.

Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria is rated 4.9 stars by 300 OpenTable diners.

Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Google Map for Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria

7588 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newington
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Turkish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
ZEY
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.restaurantsmyrna.com/
Phone number
(571) 371-8228
Catering
 We can offer pricing per person for a range of pre-set menus or provide a customized meal based on your preferences. Please contact Alp at info.smyrnarestaurant@gmail.com to discuss your individual needs. We will be happy to schedule a tasting session with you to help you choose your catering menu.
Private party facilities
Smyrna would love to cater your next event. Whether you're planning a family get-together or a corporate meeting, we are prepared to supply a sumptuous prix fix menu for up to fourty guests.

Gift card

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Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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MOUSAKKA

BRANZINO IN PARCHMENT

BAKLAVA

Spreads

Hummus$8.00

Tzatziki$8.00

Baba-Ghanoush$9.00

Pembe Sultan$8.00

Atom$8.00

Fava$8.00

Htipiti$9.00

Sampler$23.00

Soup & Salads

Turkish - Red Lentil Soup$8.00

Greek - Avgolemono Soup$9.00

Greek Salad$12.00

Turkish Salad$12.00

Salad Add-Ons

Appetizers

Double Cooked Octopus$19.00

Garides & Garlic$14.00

Spanakopita$11.00

Falafel$10.00

Calamari$14.00

Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Greek Potato$10.00

Appetizer Sampler$18.00

Mezzes - Cheeses

Dolmades$12.00

Warm Olives$8.00

Saganaki$15.00

Grilled Halloumi$12.00

ENTREES

KEFTEDES$23.00

ÇÖP ŞİŞ$23.00

AEGEAN KEBAB$22.00

LAMB CHOPS$28.00

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI$23.00

CHICKEN KEFTEDES$21.00

BRANZINO IN PARCHMENT$26.00

SHRIMP SKEWERS$18.00

MOUSAKKA$21.00

IMAM BAYILDI$17.00

FASULIA$17.00

MIXED GRILL FOR TWO$59.00

SIDES

FRIES$5.00

PLAIN GREEK YOGURT$4.00

WHITE RICE$6.00

DESSERTS

BAKLAVA$10.00

SÜTLAÇ$11.00

CHOCOLATE - PISTACHIO BAKLAVA$11.00

ICE CREAMS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria offer gift cards?

Is Smyrna Restaurant Alexandria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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