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Atilla's Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon 11 pm - 9 pm
Tue-Sat 11 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
47 reviews for Atilla's Restaurant
Review Highlights
47 reviews in English
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Review from J W.
Euless, TX
5/3/2012
The food here is a blend of Mediterranean, Turkish and American. You can get pizza, Greek style gyros or Middle Eastern Falafel. Had a few different items from the menu for take out. Super Falafel, chicken gyro, dolmades, and baklava. Service is always friendly and the food comes out tasting fresh.
Good food. Worth a stop. -
Review from Sarah L.
Arlington, VA
1/26/2012
I have now stopped into Atilla's a couple times for carryout. I always leave satisfied with the quantity of food received for my money - an all around good value for the area.
The gyros are tasty and the fresh baked pitas give me warm fuzzies. The lentil soup is really quite good - a mild spicy kick that when paired with a squeeze of fresh lemon provides a hearty, belly-warming treat.
By far my favorite go-to joint in the area. -
Review from Aras W.
Arlington, VA
12/10/2011
Ohhh how I LOVE Atillas :) A hidden gem. I've lived in Arlington my entire life and have passed by this little place hundreds of times and never have I ever thought about coming here to eat. Thanks to Yelp, I gave it a try one afternoon and lunch hasn't been the same since. I come here at least once a week for either lunch or dinner (carryout).
Now I have to talk about the hummus. It's the best I've ever had!! It's sooo good, if you only get one thing here - get the hummus! It's so fresh, so flavorful and the bread that comes with it is really good too. I always order either the chicken or lamb gyro, and both are delicious. Not only is the food amazing, the service here is consistently great...everyone here is super sweet and friendly. -
Review from David H.
11/6/2011 1 photo
I went on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday and I was surprised to find the place mostly empty and with a layout that seems like there are fewer tables than you would expect based on the size of the place. I headed to the (fairly small but uncrowded) bar and had a glass of red Yakut wine (not bad, has a little bit of a cherry flavor) while I waited for the rest of our party.
I ordered the beef shish kabob which is grilled chunks of fillet mignon with grilled onions, tomatoes, and peppers. The beef was lean and not too overly seasoned and the vegetables were grilled without being charred to ashes. It was served with rice and I would recommend this entree and order it again. Also, it was served with a salad (lettuce, tomatoes, and what almost seemed to be pickled cabbage and a type of vinaigrette dressing).
They serve bread which wasn't bad but wasn't too warm/fresh and could have used olive oil for dipping. On the plus side, the baklava was excellent and tasted homemade.
It was little expensive, but then again it's DC, but the food was excellent and it seems like getting a table isn't usually a problem (by the end of the meal we were the only people in the restaurant). I'll go here again and would recommend this place for Mediterranean/Turkish food. -
Review from Laura F.
Arlington, VA
10/14/2011
This review is for carry out only.
My husband and I come here at least once a month. I always get the same thing because it's my all time favorite sandwich in the world... the Veggie Delight, extra crispy! It's a fresh salad tucked in a warm pita drizzled with a house vinaigrette topped with feta and provolone cheese baked until it's extra crispy.. the way I like it! I do wish they would chop the cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes into smaller chunks though. I may request that next time. My husband gets the Chicken Hummus Veggie Pita... basically the same as mine, but with chicken and hummus added. He loves it. The Hummus is excellent! I've also had the Spinach Pita which is delicious too! -
Review from Ali P.
Arlington, VA
2/16/2012
Koy tavuk is all I have to say. Try it and you won't be dissapointed. We tried this place on a Friday night for take out and I think we will make it a habit. The portion sizes are decent and match up nicely with the price. We had dolma to start, chicken shish, koy tavuk and baklava for under about $30. Except for the large amount of rice they give you, everything got eaten. Two thumbs way up. If you are calling to do take out though, make sure you call the take out line. the restaurant and the deli where next door where you pick up take out are separate. Happy eating!
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Review from Olivia J.
Miami Lakes, FL
7/31/2011
I've been coming to Atilla's since 2002, when I moved in two blocks away. My favorite meal as a poor 22-year old was Atilla's hummus, the free bread that came with it, and a 6-dollar bottle of pinot noir from the supermarket nearby.
As I grew through my twenties, I continued to frequent Atilla's for the rice pudding, tzatizki and wholesome sandwiches. I shopped at the grocery store behind it to get olives and foreign cheeses.
Now I live in a ritzier neighborhood, but I still continue to make the 25-minute drive to Atilla's for hummus pick-up (in bulk).
You'll never buy supermarket hummus again. Atilla's hummus has a whipped consistency with just a touch of spice and none of that "stinky smell" that you can find from cumin-laden supermarket hummus. Try it! You'll eat buckets. -
Review from Yasemin A.
Los Angeles, CA
2/8/2012
Some of the best Turkish food I've had in the US! Great presentation and not very pricey.
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Review from Justin S.
Arlington, VA
6/29/2011
Finally tried this neighborhood haunt for the first time... had the mussaka from the carryout (but enjoyed it in) and it was absolutely perfect.
Also: the pide (Turkish ridged flat bread) was BRILLIANT and tasted like it was delivered from the oven and directly to my plate.
The pleasant woman staffing the register brought the whole experience full-circle. I'll be sure to visit this joint VERY often for my frequent late-night take-outs, and I'll update later when I try the linen-tabled restaurant. -
Review from Caroline U.
Chicago, IL
3/19/2011
I tried Atillas because of the Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. They have Turkish style gyros, wraps, doner kebabs, falafels, baklava, etc. Dine in or carry out and the prices are decent ($6 for a carry out gyro).
The best part? It's European street-food style. Every other gyro and falafel I've had in the US has been greasy with questionable bread. They were still tasty of course. I had just conditioned myself to so-so Mediterranean food. Luckily Atillas raised my standards.
Minus a star for the location and restaurant layout. Parking at CVS down the block is ok. The storefront is nondescript and more of a patio area and more tables in the carry-out section would be nice. -
Review from Diane M.
Arlington, VA
12/7/2010
Wow. I am SO happy I found this place (thank you, Art and Frame Club, for being closed early that one night). Having eaten my fair share of doener kebab in Germany and Turkey, then having to quit cold turkey due to serious lack of doener goodness in the US, this place has been a savior. Best Turkish in the area hand's down, imho.
It's all good: hummus, gyro, kebabs, sucuk, koefte. Mouth-wateringly good. Well worth the 20+ minute drive to get there from Falls Church. So if you're like I was, lamenting the lack of tasty Turkish sandwichs in your life, you have to try this place. Life will get just a little bit better. -
Review from Scott V.
4/13/2011
I'm soooo happy there's a good Turkish restaurant in NOVA! My wife and I have been to Turkey many times, and we often cook Turkish food at home. We were very excited to try this place last night for the first time, and we wanted something a bit more down to Earth than the shishi place in Georgetown.
We were not disappointed. First, the wall murals are classic - Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge and dancing village Turks. Awesome! Also, the service was excellent. Our young waitress was quick to take our orders and bring our food.
We ordered the babaganush for an appetizer, I had the yogurtlu kofte kabab (spicy lamb with yogurt on cut up pita bread), and my wife had the tavuklu ali nazik (sauteed chicken.) All were absolutely excellent, and didn't break the bank, and we'll definitely be coming back! -
Review from Salmaan T.
Washington, DC
11/17/2010
I've had takeout once and dined at the restaurant once. Both times, prices were a bit different than what I thought I saw on the menu. Maybe it was me both times.
Anywhoooo, the lamb gyro is pretty good as is the adana kebab. We order the hunkar begendi and you are much better off making the trek to Zaytinya in the city and getting the HB from there. Might be the best lamb dish you'll ever have.
Atilla's hummus is ridiculously good. It's 5 star good, but the weirdness of the price mix up and them forgetting to put my bakhlava in my to go order (didn't forget to charge and didn't realize it wasn't in there until I was home) makes me rate this place a 3 star.
Much better off, in my opinion, to stick with the carryout and not the restaurant. -
Review from Anthony M.
Calhoun, GA
7/8/2011
There is something terribly intimidating about going into a restaurant and no one else being there. There is an added level of intimidation when one goes in the middle of what should be a lunch rush and there is not a soul in sight.
That is what my wife and I found when we went to Attila's. We went in and no one was around, not even a server at first. We stood for a few minutes until a sweet lady appeared and guided us to an open table. We stayed there without a single person coming into the restaurant the entire time we were there.
The food was solidly good, and getting free refills were an extra bonus. I had a chicken kabob gyro. The sandwich was filling and tasted good.
I would not go out of my way (again) for this restaurant, but if I was in the area or lived there, I would definitely try it again. -
Review from Vannesa C.
Arlington, VA
11/29/2011
Atilla's was definitely a great find for my boyfriend and I on a rainy day that we were craving a good gyro. The place itself didn't look like a place we would normally go to but the food was remarkably fresh and a good portion for its price. They're hummus was amazingly good (and I am not even a fan of it). The gyro was completely stuffed and they didn't skimp on anything. If you think that you've had a good gyro...think again. The cashier was also very pleasant over the phone while taking our order and in person when we got there. She even gave us a complimentary baklava which took good care of my sweet tooth! They will definitely be getting a lot more business from us and we look forward to trying many more of their dishes.
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Review from Cory H.
Arlington, VA
2/28/2011
Maybe I should start reviewing places that are not that good, but I can't resist when I find a gem. I have really only had three things here, but since finding this place just a couple weeks back, I have barely made it through a day or two without going back. They call it Turkish, but my naive Amaerican way of thinking refers to it as a Greek place. I guess I just don't know the difference.
The falafel is good...it needs some added sauce, or hummus, as it is a bit dry...but then again its falafel. They give you some tzatziki (their yogurt sauce), so it that works just fine. I just like mine with a little more wetness.
The hummus is amazing. One of the best I have ever had, and definitely had here in the NOVA area.
But what I am enjoying on an almost daily basis, is known as the Chicken Hummus Veggie Pita. And its perfect. The chicken is slightly shredded and tender, the hummus is brilliant, and the typical added veggies and tzatziki, bring it all together. They add provolone, which I actually do without, because I like tasting the Feta...but its good either way.
From the other reviews, I feel like I need to try the Gyro, but have been trying to stick to healthier options. I guess if you are ordering for two, and want to split your orders...get the CHV as the second...
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Review from Kemo K.
Sterling, VA
6/22/2011
I eat here at least once a week primarily when I am looking for something quick, fresh, and tasty while on the go in the City of Arlington.
However, I must note if you want a great meal, you must only dine here when the "Old Man" is the one preparing your meals, which can be confusing since they operate two stores door-to-door, but if you stop by the takeout only store you can see the entire kitchen area. Why I am emphasize the "Old Man - Looks like Grandpa" because when he isn't their and the young women prepare the meals they come out completely different in taste, usually for the worse, and I believe that is why we have some bad and good reviews on here. The younger women tends to forget to properly season the meat (Kabobs, Chicken Wrap Sandwich, Mediterranean Chicken Wrap, Atilla Burger,etc) and therefore it ruins the entire taste of the sandwich, sometimes the burger isn't completely well done in preparedness. So next time you go their try to focus on who prepared your meal and I guarantee you, you will taste the difference.Listed in: Good Pizza Places in NOVA
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Review from David K.
2/2/2009
My experience has been primarily with the take-out portion of Atilla's, which I believe serves the best gyro in the DC area. This hole in the wall take out on Columbia Pike is easy to drive past and not notice, but this corner of Columbia Pike is proving to be a real haven of Turkishness. Not only is there the Atilla's carry out, there is a full sit down restaurant serving classic Turkish fare, along with a fully stocked Turkish grocery.
The gyro meat is freshly cut off of the spit and has a great blend of flavors and spices in it. The tzatziki sauce is top notch here and immensely wonderful. Don't overlook the other menu items however. The souvlaki is very tasty, as is the fresh hummus and falafel. Their baklava is among the best I've had, perfectly sticky and sweet. The prices at the carry out (and the sit-down restaurant for that matter) are very reasonable. You will have a delicious lunch here for under 7 dollars.
Don't be afraid to sample this gem. You will be transported to Istanbul with a trip here. Note that there is barely any seating, although there is a picnic table outside for the warmer months. Be sure to pick up a jar of ajvar at the Turkish grocery while you're there. -
Review from Pui ying S.
Washington, DC
7/16/2008
This is one of my favorite restaurants and it's very reasonably priced. Yes, it's always empty but don't hold it against them. I think they make a lot of business with the take out next door. I like to order the donor platter or Iskendar platter from the take out, which is the same entree as if you ate at the restaurant.
All of their appetizers are very good including the sigara börei which is like a little cigar with cheese in it.
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Iskendar is ground up lamb and beef cooked on a spit. Then shaved off in slices with bread and yogurt...something like that. It's very similar and I think the same meat as the donor, but the donor is on rice. -
Review from Chunnu B.
4/9/2010
Never having experienced Turkish food before I found this place on YELP and gave it a try for dinner one evening. Not impressed at all.
Other than my dad and I, there was one large party. Service was alright, the waitresses were friendly, but very slow.
We ordered the "Kasar Saganda with Sucuk" (melted cheese and spicy sausage) which smelled and tasted like nothing more special than a pepperoni pizza minus the bread.
We had the grilled swordfish and kofte kebob for our entrees. Again, not impressed. The swordfish lacked flavor, the kebob was asked to be made extra spicy but it wasn't, and the rice which accompanied both dishes was too salty.
For dessert we had a Turkish version of creme brulee. Was more like flan to me, it was good, but nothing exceptional.
Overall I wish their food had more flavor and the restaurant have more character. -
Review from Mary K.
Arlington, VA
4/28/2009
Mmm...spinach pie. Crispity, crunchity, flakety spinach pie. I like it with the tsaziki sauce AND tomato salsa. Usually, they serve it on phyllo, though one time they ran out and made it on pita bread. Which was surprisingly tasty, too. Maybe even better than the original way.
I also like their hummus, but when it comes to grape leaves, Moby Dick's are sweeter and yummier.
The staff is always friendly and warm. But I don't like when they blast DC 101 from a greasy radio over the refrigerator. I can't hear myself eat. -
Review from Christine R.
Fairfax, VA
2/13/2011
We do this all the time. We're notorious for scooter pootin' around town with no real destination, no real need to be anywhere and always hungry. So this is what happened on our adventurous (not to mention) lazy Saturday afternoon. Starving. Where to go. We end up driving around aimlessly and from the street see "GYROS, SUBS, KABOBS..." Sold. Busted a u-turn and noticed it was Turkish, even better we both have never had Turkish style... well anything. We accidentally walked into the carry out section and quickly correctly ourselves into the "restaurant" section of the building. We stood at the entrance waiting for about 15 seconds with no server or hostess in sight. Only two tables of people and awkwardly grab menus to look over what they had. I'm already salivating. The waitress comes back into the restaurant, greets us and motions us to take any table we'd like as she delivered plates to a table.
We order the cigar filled cheese sticks, as one reviewer called them - yum! lightly fried and filled with feta. But then again it's hard to mess up or make anything fried or cheese associated taste bad, right? And an order of the grape leaves. They were good but I've had better. Much better. That doesn't mean I didn't finish them though. After reading the reviews about the hummus I know now I need to return and try it out myself. So I opted for a simple gyro sandwich because I didn't want "a lot" of food and it was massive. Well to me it was. And delicious! The lettuce and tomatoes were super fresh and make me enjoy my meal even more. I would likely return here on another scooter pootin (aka driving around aimlessly) session to try out their other dishes, including this talked about hummus.
When we were finished with our meal our server asked us how we found them and how we liked our meals, which was nice. Then I told her we just saw them from the street and popped in. She quickly returned back with our check and baklava for each of us on the house. Super nice and a great way for me to remember the service and interest in our experience there. -
Review from Taylor G.
Arlington, VA
5/26/2011
I have only had carry-out, but it's quick and great quality. The falafel is good. I really wish it was closer to my apartment then I would go more often!
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Review from Lily Z.
3/6/2010 3 photos
3.5 stars.
This restaurant had a really odd decor. The middle was a dance floor and dinning tables were spread sparsely within the restaurant. The place was clean but also had a 1980s cheesiness like the episode of No Reservation in Uzbekistan when Zamir took Bourdain to a club/restaurant/theater joint. The waitresses were friendly, but were amateurs and it was kind of hard to get their attention.
The meal started with fresh romaine salad dressed with a tangy mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac. If you are a lover of lamb, then this restaurant is perfect. Husband claimed the doner kebab was one of the tastiest piece of grilled meat he has ever had (with the exception of a perfectly cooked prime aged filet mignon). The chicken bursa I had was also tender and flavorful, however the addition of tomato sauce along with the yogurt reminded me too much of Italian. -
Review from marc a.
Arlington, VA
4/9/2011
I can't add much more to the other reviews. Excellent Doner Kabob, fantastic babaganouj and hummus as well. Not a huge amount of atmosphere and the price is slightly higher than other places (like the nearby Kabob Inn), but fantastic and with more of a Mediterranean feel to it. We really enjoyed this and will definitely be back.
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Review from Paul S.
Arlington, VA
Updated - 5/26/2010
called to order a take out at 9:47pm, and they close at 10pm. They told me they just closed. Bull Sh*T
THE MIX APPETIZER (for one) $7.59 is a dream to eat. No meat, just heaven.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/3/2009
Im trying to be healthy so I ordered from the vegetarian selection.
I live so close its almost… Read more »
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Review from Suz S.
Arlington, VA
10/15/2009
I've passed by Atilla's hundreds of times, but never felt the urge to try it. Why? The menu looked a bit pricey and it was never very busy.
HOWEVER, I cannot endorse this abandonment any longer. A recent Tuesday, I finally tried Atilla's and was more than impressed by the Islim Kabob, with slow-cooked tender pieces of lamb in a seriously delicious tomato-based sauce. And the yogurt? Unbelievable. The meal came with a small salad and pita-like bread. Entrees were slightly on the more expensive side for the Pike, but with the great food and fun background music (between songs there was a jingle with the word "Sultan" repeated that I can't seem to get out of my head), it was a pretty great time, even if we were one of only two tables there. -
Review from Amy L.
Arlington, VA
4/25/2011
Hidden gem. It doesn't have much in terms of decor but the food is delicious, inexpensive, and plenty. We have always had great service and never had a meal that I didn't like. The appetizer plate is my favorite to split with 1-2 others for the small one. Plenty for all.
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Review from Ryan M.
Washington, DC
2/27/2010
I have been wanting Turkish coffee for months now. I finally got my fix at atillas. The tradition with Turkish coffee is that when you are finished with your beverage, you turn your cup upside down on your saucer and let the grounds roll down the side. Then someone comes along and reads the lines that form from the coffee grounds dribbling down the walls of the saucer and determines your fortune. The best fortune tellers come up with the most ridiculous stories and everyone always seems to have a pretty good time.
The food wasn't bad. They have several traditional lamb, beef and chicken dishes mostly priced between $12 and $20 for the dinner menu. Sandwiches were mostly under $10.
The facility is very open with a dance floor in the middle. The tables were largely pushed to the walls almost giving an empty feeling. They had what looked to be a full service bar in the back.
On the whole, it's not a bad place for Turkish cuisine. -
Review from Eric L.
Arlington, VA
5/8/2011
Since April 2010, I have bought lunch at the Carry Out at least once a month. Of late, a colleague from work and I buy and eat lunch at one of the four tables in the Carry Out (or at one of the tables outside). The food has always been high quality.
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Review from Ryan C.
Glen Burnie, MD
3/27/2011
Just had a great dinner at Atilla's. The sampler appetizer is da' bomb! We also tried the mussaka and doner kabob, but did I mention the sampler appetizer is da' bomb yet? We even picked up some bab ganoush and bean salad from their carryout next door to keep the great times going. There should have been a lot more people there for the quality of the food. It seems Sunday nights aren't hopping in Arlington.
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Review from Tom K.
Reston, VA
11/21/2009
Atilla's is actually 3 places in one. There's a sit down restaurant, a carryout restaurant, and a grocery store. I've been going to Atilla's carryout for the past 5 years just to get hummus. It is ridiculously good. I was not a big hummus fan before Atilla's myself...and I have many friends who are not hummus fans but always ask for it when they come over to our place (we get a large container every time). Even now that I've moved to Reston, whenever I need hummus, I'll still go back to Arlington to get it...there's no equal.
Interestingly enough, there is another Atilla's location in the Courthouse area (I think), but the one time I had the hummus there, it wasn't as good as the one from this location. So I never went back to that one. The hummus at this location has never failed! -
Review from daniel h.
Falls Church, VA
12/31/2008
Lots of folks know about the gyros here, but their dolmas, falafel, hummus and lentil soups are top notch.
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Review from Cathy H.
4/2/2009
The boyfriend ordered food-to-go for me while I was at work. He got a gyro, a falafel, fries, and a plate of lamb shish kebab! Sooo yummy! The fries are super crispy and the meat is not dry at all. We will get food from there again! He told me the place literally has 3 tables, so it's best to get carry-out food.
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Review from Elsie M.
Alexandria, VA
3/30/2009
Fresh, authentic, delicious Turkish food. I wouldn't order a gyro here. Go more falafel, more side salad arena. When I say "side salad" I mean fresh cucumber, tomato, lemon/vinegar salads. Not the iceberg cafeteria variety. The tzatziki is truly top-notch. Go early, go often. It gets packed, as there are only 3 tables up front. Call ahead and get it to go, yum.
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Review from Dominic C.
Denver, CO
12/29/2008
Best gyro in the D.C. area hands down - if only I lived closer, I'd go every day. Definitely the closest to the Turkish food I ate in Istanbul and Europe.
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Review from Meek F.
Arlington, VA
8/7/2011
Are you kidding me here? You call this Turkish food? This wouldn't even pass for food truck quality. Save your money and your time. Better food can be had at McDonald's. Take it from someone that has lived in Turkey. Gross. The meat was packaged garbage, the bread wasnt fresh, the white bean salad was old, the doner kabob made my friend sick.
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Review from Sal M.
Arlington, VA
1/22/2010
I got some food (minced lamb wrap for me and a gyro for my friend) in the carry-out section of Atilla. Both were very good! I also ordered the grape leaves....which came with a slice of lemon....nice touch! Atilla is a nice and clean establishment. The food is really good, and the prices are average for take-out/eat-in. Overall, a good choice for Turkish food and I am happy to have found it through Yelp!
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Review from Mark L.
Newport News, VA
2/28/2010
Nice..a great call. Just before sitting down to a few hours of cards, someone suggested we get some food to go from this place. I was passed a menu, saw that the prices were very reasonable, and ordered a lamb gyro and fries....It was the best Gyro I had ever eaten. I loved it. The cucumber sauce they provide is excellent. I'm not sure what my one friend had, but it is considered their signature dish and it looked very good. It was something with lamb, rice, a tomato sauce, and long, thin green peppers. Imian kabob, or something like that. I am most defiantly going to hit this place again next time I'm here visiting my friends in Arlington, and if you ever are in this area....try it. You should like it.
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Review from ashley a.
Dale City, VA
6/2/2009
Awesome variety. Awesome preparation. Best for carry out. The meat is pretty tender and flavorful. Overall a good eat.
