ROTI LOVE download the app to get $5 off. the freshness of the ingredients and the flavors of the meat/falafel is what makes this place stand out to me. After having my fair share of middle eastern food, I can confidently say that they stay somewhat true to the flavor of the food. They wrap it up in a chipotle-style experience to cater to the fast food scene required in its locations. I'm not a picky eater so I got the falafel rice bowl with everything! The sautéed eggplant and the picketed onions really tickle my taste buds. I also got the garlic sauce, siracha and the yogurt sauce. Makes for a great and quick lunch if you work in Metro Center. read more

Roti - Falafel rice bowl with everything! - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Fast food concept in Mediterranean food. You walk into a line, and decide whether you want to start with a wrap, salad or rice bowl. Then you choose the protein and and any toppings. I had the falafel wrap. The wrap was soft, I liked that. The falafels were already made. I wish that they would fry them to order. It would have been better if they were crispy and hot. But still they were tasty. The toppings I had were the cucumber and tomato salad, feta cheese and yogurt sauce. All together, a pretty tasty wrap. My friend had the steak rice bowl. All the ingredients looked colorful and fresh and she said they tasted great. I would return for a quick bite if I was in the area again. read more

Roti - Steak rice bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Love this place. I come here often for lunch and it's always good. Customer service is on point as well. Came here today and they ran out of salad bc of a late delivery. Spoke with the general manager on site (jokingly) asking about why there was no salad option. He apologized and explained the circumstances and comped my meal. read more

Meh - so-so. It's fast food and I only had a few minutes for lunch so gave it a go. Disappointing. Prices were what one would expect for DC fast food. The staff was hit or miss; some were helpful and happy and some were "keep it moving, get outta here already." Seating was limited as one would also expect in downtown DC. While I love Mediterranean food, Roti was just so-so. Fairly bland, mass produced stuff. I had the lamb meatball bowl and it was pretty tasteless. It was a good portion of rice, but the meat portion disappointed. Four lamb meatballs that were about the size of a quarter. I don't think I'd be back at any Roti in the future. read more

After being disappointed by the other takeout options in the area, I finally gave Roti a try, and I am in love. I was starving after walking around all day, and despite that the rice bowl was (almost) too big to finish. Everything in it was delicious even though it was (for me) uncharacteristically healthy. Sorry I didn't take a photo, but I ate it without pausing for breath. If I lived here I'd probably eat at Roti every day. read more

I ordered take out from Roti twice and enjoyed it both times. I got the chicken bowl with rice, red cabbage, kale, cucumbers, pickled onions, olives, feta cheese, tahini and garlic dressing...delicious. I enjoyed it and feels like I had a healthy and hearty meal. read more

If you are familiar with Cava grill and your are looking for something similar, this is not your place, the food looks good but it's so flavorless, besides you paid like $12 for a chicken kebab plate that only includes a few pieces of chicken. read more

Roti - Chicken Kabob Rice Plate, with a few pieces of chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Menu was confusing and misleading and food really wasn't that tasty. I like Mediterranean food but this was just kind of weird.

Got takeout here recently and thought it was fine. I like Roti, but I felt like this particular location was a bit lacking. The chicken seemed kind of old and dry, but it was still a decent bowl. Maybe it was just an off day, but I'd probably stick to my regular location (Foggy Bottom). read more

Fast casual. Really delicious. Got the chicken cauliflower bowl and it was great. Just what we were looking for!

Bang for your buck meal. Very generous with serving size. Staff was very warm and pleasant. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Two and a half stars. All the nicely dressed people in here obviously didn't plan well enough for their Warner Theatre evening. Our first warning should have been that District Taco next door was packed, and Roti was practically deserted. The chicken roti was fine, but the couscous was especially bland-- rice was the better choice. Tiny pita was nice, and greens were reasonably fresh. Maybe I'll try falafel at another location, but so far I find this to be totally forgettable... CMG is the superior choice in this fast casual flavor profile category. read more

Roti - Chicken roti rice platter; chicken roti salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Adjacent to District Taco which boasts over 800 reviews, this spot has a mere 1/10th of the reviews, many of which are rated "meh" or less. I beg to counter this impression. Lunch in DC is a matter of jockeying with crowds of hangry and harangued office apparatchiks for value and taste. More importantly it's a frantic search for a calm spot to savor a head break. So you understand, standing in a long-line whilst warily eyeing the vanishing spots of a small seating space is not a desirable lunch recipe. That's where District Taco, next door, fails and Roti wins. The line here moves super fast. There's a sense of space and ease to this shop because there are a lot of tables and bar seating at the window, and around the room. It's your mecca for both solo and group excursions. There's no raucous music playing and sound is absorbed fairly well. The options, to pile on to your basic rice or salad platter or to compose your laffa wrap or pita pocket, are plentiful and flavorful. If you have folks leaning towards vegetarianism, bring them here and they'll get a mouthful that's just as muscular as the animal protein lovers. Fillings such as eggplant, feta cheese, tomato-cucumber salad, couscous, decent black olives, and red cabbage are not to be sneezed at. Yes, you have to point and indicate to the assembly line-workers how you want your meal to be built, but that's part of the 'fun' of virtually making your own lunch. Slow the workers down and ask them to repeat the sauce choices....they are worth drizzling over your lunch because they are quite flavorful. The manager went around on a recent visit, clearing folks' trays and making friendly. That was a really sweet touch. In total, my only negative note would be the choice of material to package these bursting-at-the-seams wraps. I always get drippage, so I feel they would do better using a foil/plastic-lined paper wrap in a tighter bind, that you peel down as you eat. Currently they just use a basic wax paper wrap. read more

Tried this for the first time and it was pretty good! The lady was rude so it made the food less enjoyable. I really liked their chicken breast, however, compared to Cava, there were less options for toppings (veggies, hummus, sauces, etc.) If I am paying the same price, I would want more options and want to get more bang for my buck! I'm not sure if I would come here again. read more

Roti is an assembly-line style Mediterranean joint (think Chipotle-style). The line during lunch gets HUGE, sometimes out the door, but don't be intimidated- it moves pretty quick and I've never waited more than 10 minutes. You can have a rice plate, salad, or pita wrap. I've tried both the falafel salad and rice bowl. Both are a decent sized portion and allow for hummus and lots of tasty toppings. I really like topping my food off with cabbage, feta, and the yellow grain mix (not sure what it is). One thing I don't like here is you pay the same price for a plate with no meat or falafel. They should consider charging less. At checkout, the dudes there are soooooo friendly. Their smiles just cheer me right up. I want to hug them. They also give you a pita bread which is doubly exciting. =D If you come here often, get a rewards card! Also, check in on Foursquare and you get a free order of falafel. read more

Don't be scared by the huge line winding through the restaurant when you first enter. It moves fast! We've been here a few times now and both my co-worker and I have been pretty happy with the food and the prices (plan to spend about $8-10 per person). I love the flavor of the chicken roti with the spicy sauce, and my co-worker seemed to really enjoy the steak roti, but I do have a few small complaints. I've done the mediterranean plate with chicken roti and the sultan sandwich (which uses the chicken roti again). The plate includes a fair amount of food but some of the side items are a little colder than I would like. The rice and vegetables, in particular, seem to be sitting out just a bit too long. The sultan sandwich is served in a pita, but the meat is dumped in first and then the salad/toppings put in on top of that. No matter what you do, most of your bites will be either meat OR salad. I tried sort of mixing everything up with a fork, but it didn't work as well as I would have liked. As much as I liked it, I'll probably just go back to the mediterranean plate. On our first visit, I passed on the falafel since it looked overcooked - like it had been fried just a little too long. I'm glad I decided to try it anyways on the next visit. Not the best falafel around, but pretty enjoyable and it's a nice cheap little side item. Because everything is so fast paced and you're rushed down the assembly line, they sometimes forget to include something you asked for or that is supposed to be included. They forgot my pita today, but they gave me my scoop of hummus with my mediterranean plate. Seating feels cramped since it's so busy at lunch and because the seats are so close together. Head upstairs where it's a little quieter. read more

Roti - Mediterranean plate with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

FINALLY - a manager who understands customers' needs. I eat at Roti on a weekly basis. It's always been a nice eatery, but within the last month or two, the customer service of this place has skyrocketed to new heights. It's almost as if I'm managing the place myself, lol. The simple things in life appeal to me. This place has a greeter who offers you a menu (even though I never need it), and a serving staff that is accurate, patient, efficient, and friendly. All of the cashiers are pleasant, but when the manager rings up my order, it seems like nothing in the world makes him happier than to ring up my order. That's the type of service I want and that's what I would provide if I were in the customer service field. It's a shame that more restaurants don't infuse this positive energy within their staffs. And for what it's worth, they usually have at least one cute girl working there, which doesn't hurt things. Food wise, this place offers unique Mediterranean flavor. I'm not a connoisseur of Mediterranean food, so I don't know how authentic is it, but I do know that it tastes great to me. My favorite has grown to be the falafel wrap, but you can't go wrong with a chicken plate, or a Sultan sandwich. Everything on the menu tastes pretty good. This place has Greg's seal of approval. read more

Very clean atmosphere and friendly staff. Even suggested what was freshest when I was trying to decide between proteins. I've not eaten Mediterranean food much but this was all very good. Flavors were simple and fresh. read more

Roti - Roti chicken rice bowl, tomatoes & cucumber, feta, cabbage, cilantro, and red s'hug with a side of hummus and pita. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Michael was the best! Over the top in customer service. I had the falafel rice bowl, my daughter had the chicken kabob plate. EXCELLENT!. We also noticed the bathroom was clean. ( as was the entire restaurant area ) * the music was just a tad to loud as we were unable to easily converse. read more

Roti - Falafel Rice Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If I want 'real' Mediterranean food, of course I will go to a non-fast-food restaurant. But let me tell you what --Roti is pretty darn good for a quick lunch that will give you that little fix of kabob, falafel, pita, hummus, etc. I like it! I've eaten at this location and the one at L'Enfant Plaza. Given that it's a chain, the locations don't really matter, it's basically more about what sides they have out on any given day. Some are better than others. I don't like that so many of their sides are cold 'salad' sorts of dishes. Even the mixed veggies for example. You can't go wrong whether you pick plate, salad or wrap/pita pocket. Definitely try the falafel sometime, or get a side of it with your meat. The hummus is really great, as is the cous cous. It's slightly pricey because even though you get a lot of different things, you get very tiny portions of each one... basically like a spoon. And the falafel is like the size of a hushpuppy for each piece. And like I said, you get your fix, but it doesn't have the flavor and quality of going to an authentic, non-chain Mediterranean place. read more

Wandered in here on a Sunday, since nothing else is open in the area that peaked my interest. I ordered the chicken roti wrap and it was fabulous. All the ingredients are fresh their homemade cheese were unusual and flavorful, and the service was excellent. I recommend this place. read more

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This was my 2nd time at Roti (honestly can't remember my 1st) and I ate here today because Roti dropped $10 credit. THANKS YALL! Ordered my salad bowl online for lunch today, and I must say I should've ordered in-store to get it fresh! First off, I'm not a fan of how the dressings were placed inside the bowl with the food. I presume they do so for the dressings not to spill in the bag. However, I don't like everything smushed into the bowl. In regards to my meal, the chicken kabobs were very tasty and portions were generous! I was also a fan of the side pita, pita chips, and the greens. Anyhow, I also ordered the new Kale & Chickpea salad. It was a bit overpowering and since I didn't eat my bowl 15 mins later, it made everything a bit soggy. Also, the yogurt dill was not as thick and creamy as I'd like. Oh well. I hope to come back for a better meal (and try the garlic dressing)! Thanks for filling me up though, Roti. read more

Definitely worth the stop. Very fresh and flavorful. After a long road trip into DC, it felt great to have a fresh and healthy meal. We weren't too heavy with food so walking around wasn't a problem afterwards:) read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yes, the portion sizes have gotten slightly bigger after bringing my concerns to the management -- but the real reason for the upgrade from 2 to 5 stars is the quality of the food. The kabob chicken , cous cous, and mixed veggie bowl is both delicious and filling, and I now come to Roti at least once per week. Make sure to ask for extra tziziki and hot sauce though, because they're skimpy on both. read more

This location is incredibly busy during the lunch hours and thus quickly and haphazardly prepare your food. The one time I went with a friend there was a homeless drunk wandering around inside yelling expletives in Spanish and running into guests, asking for money. There is a lot of seating, which is useful, but the lunch rush overwhelms the seating area. In terms of the food, the chicken kabobs are really delicious but the one (and only) time I've been there, I found a chunk of steak hiding under a corner of rice, which I took a picture of and e-mailed corporate about. I mean cross-contamination happens anywhere with an fast-paced assembly-style fast-food place, so there's not much one can do except hope for the best. DOWNLOAD THE APP! Remember to download the free app and get a side of hummus or falafel for free just for downloading. You have to take a snapshot of your receipt to accumulate points (which is annoying because it's not automated) but it's a great idea if you're a frequent diner. read more

This review is for take out lunch during work hours. For that purpose these guys do a great job making good very flavorful, but not too spicy food. And they get you in and out of there quick even with the lunchtime rush. I'm partial towards the chicken roti rice plate. The hummus is tangy with good lemon and garlic blended in. My favorite side is the red cabbage slaw. This is a crunchy vinegar slaw (no mayo based sauce). Side pita is meh. The falafel is nice and spicy, but sometimes can be too greasy. All their sauces are good. Lately I've been going with the tahini. read more

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I'm giving this restaurant three stars instead of one out of recognition for the much better experience my allistic friends had there compared to the absolutely wretched and miserable experience I had. If you haven't got any issues surrounding food, you will probably have an okay time at this restaurant - they said their food was good, and factoring in a few other issues with the restaurant I think it's probably a solid three star experience for most people. I don't want to drag down their star rating overall too much because I recognize that as an autistic person affected by the terrible accessibility of this restaurant, my experience is not the typical one. However, do NOT come to this restaurant if you are autistic and have sensory issues with food or if you have someone who is autistic in your group. You might also want to avoid it if you're a picky eater in general. The menu is very limited and consists only of dishes with many ingredients thrown all together in a single container. If you try to order just one thing by itself, which is easier to make than the whole bowl anyway (it can just be taken out and put directly in the container and takes literally seconds), the employees are very judgmental about it. Worse, things will have sauce on them by surprise even though it wasn't indicated on the menu. The employees were so judgmental when I was ordering that I was not comfortable approaching them about this issue, so I just couldn't eat the main thing I had ordered at all and was only able to eat pita bread and chocolate chip cookies for lunch (the pita bread was mediocre and very small, the cookies were good). It was unclear how to order a beverage so we didn't get to drink anything. Very inaccessible restaurant that also had problems with the computer system which made paying difficult. Also, they were using way too much single use plastic and styrofoam for no apparent reason. It was just really excessive for a restaurant where you're eating in there and not getting takeout. read more

Have to update and upgrade my review. After getting food from "the other" Mediterranean Chipotle-esque place today, I realize how much I love Roti. I think there are 2 kinds of people in this world. People that love Roti and people that love the other one. I'm firmly in the Roti camp. read more

I've ate here multiple times and I am a fan. Some people have complained that they weren't happy with their portions. I always get the salad; you can get as many sides as you want so load up! You also get a piece of bread. The chicken and steak are both pretty tasty. I'd say they sort of resemble shawerma meat (shaved like gyro meat). I think the sides are all pretty good, and I like the shug sauce (the spicy one). I don't think you pick side dishes in a combo mentality (IE, this one tastes good with this one) more so than get the ones you just like to eat. If you're hungry, get all of them! This is also a low-carb friendly place for all you paleo / whole 30 types. Get a salad but skip on the hummos, couscous, and the bread. Load up on the veggies and you have a pretty filling meal for around $8. Seems like a pretty good deal relative to the mainly expensive places to eat around Penn Quarter. You can only eat so much Chipotle and Chop't! The hours listed are wrong; This place is open M-F for dinner, 7 am to 9 pm. I am iffy on their falafel. I tried it once and that it was disappointing. I normally eat kinda late here so it might have been sitting there for a while. The only other thing is that this place has kind of a goofy name; this isn't Indian cuisine! read more

Roti - The salad is the best deal. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love love love the chicken pitas here. Everything tastes fresh and delicious! staff are very friendly and do a great job with managing the place read more

Wonderful fresh food with a great concept that allows you to pick your favorite combinations. Everything we had was quite tasty and it was fairly quick to get through the line. Was not a fan of having to memorize a combination to use the restroom, but apparently restroom theft is a real issue in this city. I never saw a single one missing anywhere, but it is probably due to the extreme precautions many restaurants used to prevent this heinous crime. The food was reasonably priced, especially for DC, and there were tons of choices for all of the vegetarians and vegans in our party. I would have preferred it if the choices were easier to understand and would definitely liked it more if they offered free samples. These are not dishes that I am used to so it was hard to make a decision of what might taste the best to me. Would come back to see these guys again, but next time... I'm taking the toilet home with me. (Insert evil maniacal laugh here) read more

The food is really good. I liked the variety and the fact you get to build your own plate. The SERVICE was POOR to say the least. The employees seem unhappy to be at work, especially Shiea who helped me with my order. She didn't smile at all and just seemed agitated and short tempered. Maybe the store needs training in what customer service should look like- people should be happy that customers are coming in... that's how the doors stay open and they keep a job. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This Is A Vegetarian Review Roti is a great stop if you're a vegetarian, and especially if you like (or love, as I do) falafel. They have wrap and salad options and their fixings are tasty and fresh. They're also healthy and have all of their nutritional information on the web via an easy-to-use interface, if you're a calorie counter. (This is something I'm really beginning to appreciate -- I say for those restaurateurs who may be reading this.) Tip: Grab their smart phone app and snap pics of your receipts for rewards points which add up pretty quickly to yield different free food options! I've been to this location 3 times or so and it's always clean, and has wi-fi. The only reason I don't give Roti 5 stars is because there are other similarly priced but more interesting and experience-engendering Mediterranean and falafel places in the DC Metro area. Roti is basically an application of that New-American-Chain-Notafastfoodplace-Style (ala Q'Doba) to Mediterranean cuisine. And that's ok... But, like most such places, it doesn't rise to 5 stars okay. read more

Roti - Falafel salad with numerous fixings - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Got chase pay 5d off offer and this store did Not accept the QR code. So this is a cheating offer. Food, salad with beef, was good, though. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to several Roti locations and have generally had good experience. This is THE stingiest Roti I've ever been too. The staff that handle the sides/toppings hold onto the food as if it comes straight out of their paychecks. I asked for fresh vegetables today and the guy proceeded to scoop out about 2 pieces of broccoli and a couple onion slivers. I politely asked him for more (Roti recently went from 3-toppings max to as many different toppings as you want. I usually opt for extra veggies) and he hesitantly scooped about TWO more small pieces of vegetables. I had to ask a couple more times before he finally gave what amounted to one normal portion of veggies. I'm not asking for a plate covered in toppings - I'm asking for normal portions. His apathetic attitude didn't help either. Also - the first person behind the counter that takes your order is basically the face of your restaurant. He didn't say hello....he didn't smile...he barely acknowledged myself and the other guests before/after me. He just sticks his head up and nonchalantly goes, "yes?"...... what kind of customer services is that? Nobody there shows any pride in their work. read more

I preferred this establishment for a quick and healthy meal close to the National Mall. The food was hot although the chicken was more overdone. If you prefer charred then you would have been satisfied. Vegetables and spice was fresh and plenty of seating both inside and outside. read more

I am not sure why people didn't give 5 stars? It is very nice and affordable place to eat in downtown with a good taste of food. I like the seating, choises of the good and sauces etc. It is the 3rd time I am eating here and feel full)). You can't go wrong by eating here. read more

This place is delicious. We ate there 2 days in a row while visiting. My daughter discovered Greeks food and now is her favorite thanks to Roti. read more

I just started working in DC and was looking for a place to take my intern for lunch. We decided on Roti and it was the best decision ever. The falafel was so flavorful and the housemade pickles were the best accompaniment. I was skeptical about the raisins in the cous cous, but every flavor worked together. The hummus was to die for and the pita was warm and very fresh. read more

Roti - Falafel rice plate with hummus, cabbage slaw, cous cous, housemade pickles and onions, roasted red pepper sauce and cucumber dill sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It's the Mediterranean version of Chipotle and it is so good! Super fresh, filling and flavorful. Ordered the chicken bowl with sides and added spicy and dill yogurt on top. read more