Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge

3.4

9 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(818) 774-9621
Website
http://www.naralounge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
17970 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
Area
Encino
Cross Street
Newcastle Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Hookah LoungePiano night (Thursdays)
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

HummusUS$6.95
Crushed Chick Peas Blended With Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil
MutabalUS$6.95
Smoked Eggplant Mixed With Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil
Eggplant With YogurtUS$6.95
Fried Eggplants Diced With Garlic & Yogurt
MoussakaUS$6.95
Baked Eggplant With Onions, Tomatoes & Garlic
MuhammaraUS$6.95
Spicy Dip Made With Crushed Walnuts, Red Pepper Paste
ShangleeshUS$6.95
Aged Spicy Cheese Mixed With Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers & Olive Oil
LabnehUS$5.95
Yogurt Blended, Garnished with Mint & Topped With Extra Virgin Oil
TzazikUS$5.95
Yogurt, Cucumber, Garlic & Dried Mint
Kibbi NayyehUS$10.95
Lebanese Steak Tartar Made Fresh With Cracked Wheat & Virgin Olive Oil
Habra NayyehUS$10.95
Lebanese Steak Tartar Made Fresh Garnished with Mint, Onions & Olive Oil
Warak EnabUS$5.95
Grape Leaves Stuffed With Rice, Vegetables & Spices
Feta Cheese PlatterUS$6.95
Feta Cheese, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Fresh Mint
BasturmaUS$9.95
Highly Seasoned, Air Dried Cured Beef
Spicy HummusUS$7.95
Crushed Chick Peas With Hot Red Chili Sauce & Topped With Olive Oil & Nuts
TabboulehUS$7.95
Chopped Parsley, Tomatoes, Onions, Cracked Wheat, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil
FattoushUS$8.95
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Parsley, Toasted Pitta, Lemon Juice
Baba Ghannouje (Raheb Salad)US$7.95
Eggplant Mixed With Onions, Garlic & Tomatoes Simmered in Olive Oil
Falafel SaladUS$10.95
A Crispy Broken Croquettes of fava Beans Seasoned And On Top Of Mixed Salad
Nara SaladUS$8.95
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Parsley, Red Onions, Baby Beets, Garbanzo Beans In Vinaigrette Dressing
Beet SaladUS$9.95
Baby Beets, Farm Cheese, Walnuts In Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing
Beef TongueUS$9.95
Beef Tongue Boiled and marinated with Lemon, Garlic & Olive Oil

Hot Appetizers

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

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.4

3.4 based on all time ratings

3.4Food
3.2Service
3.4Ambience
3.1Value

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9 Reviews

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alexd
Los Angeles
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 13 July 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
VIP
Los Angeles
114 reviews
3.0
114 reviews
Dined on 1 June 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
VIP
Denver
111 reviews
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on 4 January 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
VIP
Los Angeles
89 reviews
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on 12 September 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
VIP
Los Angeles
110 reviews
1.0
110 reviews
Dined on 11 June 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 Angeles
18 reviews
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on 11 April 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 Angeles
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 April 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
London
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on 18 February 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
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 January 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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FAQs

Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (818) 774-9621.

Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge is rated 3.4 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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

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17970 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

Additional information

Cross Street
Newcastle Ave.
Area
Encino
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Hookah LoungePiano night (Thursdays)
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.naralounge.com/
Phone number
(818) 774-9621

Nara Mediterranean Bistro & Lounge

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Cold Appetizers

HummusUS$6.95

MutabalUS$6.95

Eggplant With YogurtUS$6.95

MoussakaUS$6.95

MuhammaraUS$6.95

ShangleeshUS$6.95

LabnehUS$5.95

TzazikUS$5.95

Kibbi NayyehUS$10.95

Habra NayyehUS$10.95

Warak EnabUS$5.95

Feta Cheese PlatterUS$6.95

BasturmaUS$9.95

Spicy HummusUS$7.95

TabboulehUS$7.95

FattoushUS$8.95

Baba Ghannouje (Raheb Salad)US$7.95

Falafel SaladUS$10.95

Nara SaladUS$8.95

Beet SaladUS$9.95

Beef TongueUS$9.95

Hot Appetizers

SujukUS$9.95

MaqaneqUS$9.95

Arayes (4 Pieces)US$11.95

Falafel (4 Pieces)US$6.95

Kibbe Meqleyeh (4 Pieces)US$8.95

Cheese Bourek (4 Pieces)US$7.95

Fatayer (4 Pieces)US$7.95

Fool ModamasUS$7.95

Hummus LahmeUS$10.95

Grilled VegetablesUS$13.95

Chicken LiverUS$9.95

French FriesUS$4.95

Battata HarraUS$6.95

Frog LegsUS$13.95

Quails "Frri"US$13.95

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