Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge

3.4 (9)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

17970 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Good for groups

Nara Mediterranean fine dining and hookah lounge

We blend tradition and sophistication at Encino's premier contemporary middle eastern restaurant. Using only the finest and freshets ingredients, we are the perfect place for lunch or dinner. Here at Nara, we treat our guests like family. We're sure you'll love it!

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Lunch/Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 12:00am, Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00am
Website
http://www.naralounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
17970 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Neighborhood
Encino
Cross street
Newcastle Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Hookah LoungePiano night (Thursdays)
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Hummus$6.95
Crushed Chick Peas Blended With Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil
Mutabal$6.95
Smoked Eggplant Mixed With Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil
Eggplant With Yogurt$6.95
Fried Eggplants Diced With Garlic & Yogurt
Moussaka$6.95
Baked Eggplant With Onions, Tomatoes & Garlic
Muhammara$6.95
Spicy Dip Made With Crushed Walnuts, Red Pepper Paste
Shangleesh$6.95
Aged Spicy Cheese Mixed With Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers & Olive Oil
Labneh$5.95
Yogurt Blended, Garnished with Mint & Topped With Extra Virgin Oil
Tzazik$5.95
Yogurt, Cucumber, Garlic & Dried Mint
Kibbi Nayyeh$10.95
Lebanese Steak Tartar Made Fresh With Cracked Wheat & Virgin Olive Oil
Habra Nayyeh$10.95
Lebanese Steak Tartar Made Fresh Garnished with Mint, Onions & Olive Oil
Warak Enab$5.95
Grape Leaves Stuffed With Rice, Vegetables & Spices
Feta Cheese Platter$6.95
Feta Cheese, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Fresh Mint
Basturma$9.95
Highly Seasoned, Air Dried Cured Beef
Spicy Hummus$7.95
Crushed Chick Peas With Hot Red Chili Sauce & Topped With Olive Oil & Nuts
Tabbouleh$7.95
Chopped Parsley, Tomatoes, Onions, Cracked Wheat, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil
Fattoush$8.95
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Parsley, Toasted Pitta, Lemon Juice
Baba Ghannouje (Raheb Salad)$7.95
Eggplant Mixed With Onions, Garlic & Tomatoes Simmered in Olive Oil
Falafel Salad$10.95
A Crispy Broken Croquettes of fava Beans Seasoned And On Top Of Mixed Salad
Nara Salad$8.95
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Parsley, Red Onions, Baby Beets, Garbanzo Beans In Vinaigrette Dressing
Beet Salad$9.95
Baby Beets, Farm Cheese, Walnuts In Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Beef Tongue$9.95
Beef Tongue Boiled and marinated with Lemon, Garlic & Olive Oil

Hot Appetizers

Sujuk$9.95
Spicy Sausage Sauteed With Onions & Tomatoes
Maqaneq$9.95
Sauteed Sausages With Lemon Juice Glaze
Arayes (4 Pieces)$11.95
Freshly Made, Pitta Bread Topped With Ground Beef, Tahini & Pine Nuts
Falafel (4 Pieces)$6.95
A Crispy Croquette Of Fava & Garbanzo Beans With Seasoning
Kibbe Meqleyeh (4 Pieces)$8.95
Creamy Spheres Mix Of Ground Beef & Cracked Wheat Stuffed With Minced Beef, Onions & Pine Nuts
Cheese Bourek (4 Pieces)$7.95
Fried Thin Flour Dough, Stuffed With Cheese
Fatayer (4 Pieces)$7.95
Spiced Spinach Pies Oven Baked
Fool Modamas$7.95
Fava Beans Mixed With Garbanzos Cooked With Lemon, Olive Oil & Spices
Hummus Lahme$10.95
Crushed Chick Peas Blended With Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil & Topped With Sauteed Meat
Grilled Vegetables$13.95
Selection Of fresh Vegetables Grilled To Perfection
Chicken Liver$9.95
Sauteed Chicken Liver With Onions, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil & Pomegranate Dressing
French Fries$4.95
Fresh Cut Potatoes Fried To Perfection
Battata Harra$6.95
Fresh Cut Potatoes Sauteed With Chilli Peppers, Garlic & Cilantro
Frog Legs$13.95
4 pcs Frog Legs Fried & Marinated with Lemon & garlic
Quails "Frri"$13.95
2 pcs Quails Marinated & Charbroiled to Perfection On Open Flam

What 9 people are saying

Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.4

3.4 based on all time ratings

3.4Food
3.2Service
3.4Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Energetic

9 Reviews

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alexd
Los Angeles22 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 13, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely vegetarian dinner during the week. It was quiet and conducive to conversation around 7pm. There is a cute patio for outdoor dining as well.
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wino Gold
Los Angeles128 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This mediterranean restaurant is a good value and the food id pretty good too. When we went, it was mid-week and we ate early so it was deserted. Portions were pretty generous. Eggplant appetizer was very nice.
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Yasmine Gold
Denver121 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
DELICIOUS! I'm an expert when it comes to Arabic food since I'm Lebanese/French. The food served at Nara is so authentic, it is as if I'm back in Beirut. Service is very friendly and fast. Ambience is charming. Outdoor patio with white lights is adorable. For anyone looking for an amazing dining experience, come on a week night since I believe the wknd. is busy with patio/bar/hookah crowd.
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AsaadAlnajjar Gold
Los Angeles90 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 12, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mediterranean food on Ventura Blvd, excellent service, great music selection. Lots of fun for the whole family. Menu includes international choices into just in case. The hookah selection is great too. Definitely will go again.
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Uno1 Gold
Los Angeles126 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 11, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
One would know if a restaurant has good food when he/she tastes the hummus. The hummus was disgusting and had nothing to do with hummus. The only tasty one was the maanek because they do not make it in-house and they purchase it from the butchers. The other good thing was Lou Varoujan's entertainment. To make things worse too many hookas in that very small patio. We would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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bites
Los Angeles21 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 11, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived and the door was locked! We left but later called to see if they ever opened & someone answered & apologized for not being there when we arrived. It was the first time we'd ever been there, and although their patio looked nicely set up, the location is awful, no parking & a transit bus lets out right in front of their entry. So a locked door makes sense, but certainly not when someone has reservations & expects them to be there.
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mitchelll
Los Angeles5 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
middle eastern restaurant that wanted us to eat spaghetti and meatballs!!
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Love2 Gold
London12 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 18, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very bad They allowed the smokers to smoke inside the restaurant because it was raining and their patio was wet. Awful
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Sajna Gold
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was amazing! Best Lebanese food in the valley!
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Lunch/Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 12:00am, Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 2:00am
Website
http://www.naralounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
17970 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Neighborhood
Encino
Cross street
Newcastle Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Hookah LoungePiano night (Thursdays)
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Cold Appetizers

Hummus$6.95

Mutabal$6.95

Eggplant With Yogurt$6.95

Moussaka$6.95

Muhammara$6.95

Shangleesh$6.95

Labneh$5.95

Tzazik$5.95

Kibbi Nayyeh$10.95

Habra Nayyeh$10.95

Warak Enab$5.95

Feta Cheese Platter$6.95

Basturma$9.95

Spicy Hummus$7.95

Tabbouleh$7.95

Fattoush$8.95

Baba Ghannouje (Raheb Salad)$7.95

Falafel Salad$10.95

Nara Salad$8.95

Beet Salad$9.95

Beef Tongue$9.95

Hot Appetizers

Sujuk$9.95

Maqaneq$9.95

Arayes (4 Pieces)$11.95

Falafel (4 Pieces)$6.95

Kibbe Meqleyeh (4 Pieces)$8.95

Cheese Bourek (4 Pieces)$7.95

Fatayer (4 Pieces)$7.95

Fool Modamas$7.95

Hummus Lahme$10.95

Grilled Vegetables$13.95

Chicken Liver$9.95

French Fries$4.95

Battata Harra$6.95

Frog Legs$13.95

Quails "Frri"$13.95

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