Super speedy service, flavorful and fresh Mediterranean food. Everything in my bowl was super tasty and melded well together. Lots of toppings options. I went at 11am on a weekday and it wasn't busy but they built the bowl faster than I could say what I wanted. Great customizable option and doesn't skimp on the flavor or quality. read more

Roti - Falafel Grains and Greens Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Oh let me count the ways that I love Roti! If I could have it every day for lunch, I would! This is a quaint location tucked close to the White House. I love a salmon rice bowl with pretty much everything! read more

Fast casual Mediterranean food. Customizable entree options so everyone can can fin something they like and I sure appreciate the healthy options. Salads, falafel, pita. Nothing special but always a solid option downtown. Drink selection is great, unique tea/lemonade options. read more

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

I really wanted this place to be a 5 star so badly! Upon walking inside, the aroma of chargrilled meat hits you! I was so excited. I walked past the immediate split where you enter to order on the far right along the wall and backtracked to enter the queue. There was only 1 person in front of me at 12 noon on a Friday. I decided to build your own bowl of saffron rice, harissa chicken, cucumbers, tomato, pickled onion, corn, carrots, chickpeas, hummus and garlic sauce. It looked amazing! However, just like another place that is similar to this (ahem, Rasa) the basmati rice just wasn't bloomed enough, creating a grainy undercooked texture instead of pillowy fluffy rice. All the other toppings were decent enough and it tasted fresh, but the flavor was just weak with the spices and the crunchy rice just brings it down. It just didn't hit the spot. Unfortunately, at $15 a bowl, I don't think there is another chance with this place for me. Meh.... read more

Roti - Build your own - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love me some Roti! I will say not all locations are created equal but this one stands out, in a good way! I came in on a Friday around 11:45a. It's right in the middle of a ton of business so it was empty since most people work from home or are off. I walked right in and was warmly greeted by the staff. My bowl was made to perfection and wasn't rushed! Amazing portion sizes. I'll be back! read more

Roti - Make Build Your Own Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Harissa chopped salad bowl is fire! I've been coming here a decade, and the freshness, taste, quantity, and service has been on point every time. Quality ingredients, good taste, plenty of indoor and a fair amount of outdoor seating. Love the custom salads with falafel too. It's all good! Pro tip: $5 kids' meals. Popular with the littles. read more

Roti - Harissa chopped salad -- excellent - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The meat is not properly cooked and a has a bad taste. Not fresh. Stale. Some of the employees are not polite.

DON'T DO IT! If you're scheduling for a business meeting, you will NOT get your food. This place will leave you QUITE upset... I couldn't, in any way, suggest Roti. I ordered food for a business meeting (8 people) through Grubhub on June 22, 2023, and it was scheduled to be delivered on June 28, 2023, at 11:30am. Almost shortly after it was arranged, I got an email stating the order was scheduled. At 10:08am June 28, 2023 I contacted the restaurant because I hadn't received a confirmation email from them. They told me that they didn't have anything in their system and told me to contact Grubhub. When I spoke with Grubhub, they told me that Roti didn't open until 11 (yes, the same restaurant I just spoke with) and they probably wouldn't confirm until the restaurant opened. I called Grubhub again around 11 and they attempted to contact Roti but came back to the line quickly and said that no one at the restaurant was answering. At 11:17am, I received an email telling me that Roti confirmed the order. Grubhub stated that they were going to get the order to me by 11:45am. At 11:55am, I called Grubhub back to find out where the order was... I called the person the meeting was for to alert them that the order was late. Suddenly, I receive an email from Grubhub... (as I'm currently on the phone with the customer service agent) to tell me the order was canceled. The agent tells me that reason the order was cancelled is "because the order was so late." The agent contact's Roti again and the restaurant states that they couldn't deliver it because it's out of their delivery range... my office... is 0.48 miles... from this restaurant. Not to mention... the restaurant can set the delivery distance. At 12:45pm, a driver comes in seemingly annoyed (no seriously HE was mad... imagine). I asked him who he was from... he tells me he's delivering the food I ordered... I asked for which one (I had ordered from someone else because my order was cancelled) he tells me it's for Roti. He hands off the bag and walks out... So again... if you're having a business meeting for your firm/company, you should make this your very LAST resort (just tell the people to go get their own food because that's probably less of a headache than using this place). #justtryingtohelp read more

I became obsessed with this place! Someone needs to open one in Philly/South NJ. It has the same concept as like Chipotle but with Mediterranean food so you can customize a plate, salad, pita sandwich or Laffa wrap. And they have great drinks to go along like hibiscus tea. The flavor of everything was great! *Catching up on reviews I came here end of January. read more

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

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I went here for lunch one day(I typically pick my lunch everyday). Since I'm on a sort of a diet right now I decided to try this place out. I got a rice plate with chicken, kale& corn, couscous, mixed veggies and tomato/cucumber, a little feta and their take on tzatziki sauce. The first couple bites were amazing and then the taste just went away. It was good but not something I could finish. Maybe I'll try a different combination next time. Staff was super inviting and friendly so thank you! read more

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

Roti is a great fast casual Mediterranean restaurant where you can come in a create your own rice bowl, salad bowl, pita, or wraps. Their bar is filled with fresh ingredients from vegetables, Mediterranean salads, hummus, tzatziki, and more. After choosing your base you then choose your protein option, like chicken, lamb, or other options like tofu. Then you add as many toppings as you'd like. The food was great! My salad bowl with chicken kebon was filling and every component I added had great flavor. The falafel is also very good! Definitely worth adding a side of those to your meal. This place is perfect if you're on the go or just need to grab a fast and healthy bit to eat in between sight seeing. Everything is served in portable to go containers but there is plenty of seating to sit and enjoy your meal. read more

Roti - Salad bowl with roti chicken. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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If I ever come back to DC, this is a place where I will go back to. At first thinking of what to write for this review, I couldn't really find the words to describe this place. Lets just say, I'm addicted. During lunch, and downtown in D.C. this place was busy. Packed. All of the above. Roti can only be found in only a few cities so it's definitely a place to check out if you're in town. If you ever had a mission style burrito from Chipotle or where it was created, and will always be in my thoughts as the best, Taqueria La Cumbre (and for some reason I can't find the review....or I never wrote it because I just started using yelp..) Roti takes on their style of burrito. Except, it's full of mediterranean goodness. Note, this is only for the Steak Laffa Wrap as I thought it was the easiest to handle due to the time we had for lunch and that it was easy to eat outside on the benches considering that the restaurant itself was extremely packed. So, what did I get? I got a Steak Laffa Wrap with onions, tomatoes/cucumbers, hummus, light sauce, olives, and couscous. And what came after that, was pure ecstasy and full of flavor with every bite. I was thinking hummus wasn't going to go with it well, but surprisingly it completely blew my tastebuds away. Oh, only if I did live near here I would definitely be back for more. What do I suggest you to do for lunch today? Go here and eat. read more

Roti - Steak Laffa Wrap with onions, tomatoes/cucumbers, hummus, light sauce, olives, and couscous. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great food, great service, and great variety. The speed is great too, and many of their patrons are those who work downtown and have a short lunch hour, so speed is key. I've ordered only the side of hummus and the chicken kabob plate, but they are both the best I've had for the price (around $3 for the hummus and $8 for the chicken kabob plate). The chicken kabobs are made-to-order so sometimes there is a wait. If there is, they are generous enough to give you a free soda cup on the house. The only thing I regret is sometimes they don't give you enough meat, and I have to order double chicken, which is $2 more but worth it, I think, to have a complete meal and full stomach. 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

Fine overall. I like the chipotle-style ordering for the mediterranean food. I think that the operations could use some work and the food definitely could be more fresh - but it's still a decent lunch option. Most of the time, the employees ask you what toppings you want on your platter/sandwich when you're too far away from the employees to see the topping options. Makes it a more stressful interaction than necessary - but it's good that it's efficient. Fine lunch option - nothing too exciting but good enough! read more

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

What's not to love about this Chipotle style Mediterranean eatery? They have a range of options to choose from; sandwiches, rice platters and salads. My go-to was always the rice plate which also comes with a warm pita (which is quite delicious as opposed to some meditteranean places). You can choose from meat options like chicken roti (shawerma style meat), chicken kabob, salmon kabob and falafels (veggie option to sub in). They also offer desserts like cookies and baklava. Definetly try both because they were refreshingly good! The best thing about this place: its economical and easy on your wallet! read more

Whoa, this is like pure deliciousness!! I have never hear of this place before & when I saw it I decided to check it out & so glad I did. Which works out since usually Mediterranean food is a pretty appetizing for us vegheads. It is always a good sign to be able to get vegan options. I ended up getting a salad bowl w/ all kinds of tasty veggies, grains, & dressing. It totally hit the spot & imagine you can go here regulatory & eat something different all the time. I highly recommend, so go check it out. read more

Mmmmmmm I love roti, I had a chicken kabob salad with almost all the toppings and it was so good! It was extremely filling and a great place to eat quality food that is not too bad for you. Great place for a quick lunch, I'm also a big fan of Mediterranean food too! read more

Roti - Chicken kabob salad with veggies - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So I was craving something a bit different.. I'd give this place 3 or 4 stars except the service from some was less than stellar. I went there yesterday during the lunch rush. They do sort of have a similar chipolte assembly line approach. I placed my order which was the platter with chicken with the first person who was nice, who then passed it along to the next person who promptly gave her back the tray and then left the assembly line. This where things went wrong. They then tried to give me the wrong order, which was salad instead of the platter I ordered. As I went to the next young lady handling the sauce I told her that wasn't my order and she proceeded to ignore me and then shuttle me along. Thankfully her colleague who seems to care about customer service which I wish I noted her name in case management saw this post and would thank her for her good customer service. I told her I had the wrong order which she then proceeded to correct the error that the second person made. Thanks!! So things were righted that went wrong. The food overall was ok. They have a nice variety which is a plus. But overall I won't say I was super blown over. Certainly with the lack of service from two people I highly doubt I'll return to this location. Certainly this is a case of two bad apples literally ruining it for the bunch. read more

Roti is like the Chipotle of Mediterranean food. The service's quick, the food's quite tasty & you can pick your own meat and toppings. Sultan Sandwich ($6.75) - Chicken Roti, Hummus, Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Red Cabbage Slaw, Mixed Greens with Pita & S'hug (their spicy sauce). This is 1 of their pre-set sandwiches. I do find it quite good, esp since I love hummus! All the veggies, pita & the hummus blend quite well together. However, you probably won't be that full afterwards. Overall - 3 1/2 stars. Pretty solid for a fast food, Mediterranean style. read more

Service and quality have both dropped here dramatically over the past few months, and I am sad to say I will no longer be visiting this location, which I have long considered my go-to lunch spot. I'll be blunt: portion sizes have shrunk to a size that no longer justifies $10. They don't even put enough lettuce on the plate to give the impression it's full...more like someone already ate half their lunch. Their tiny serving spoons might aim at the idea you're receiving a heaping helping, but no one is fooled. And the lettuce is about as dry and wilty as it gets without actually leaving it in the sun. Unfortunately, my mine aim at lunch isn't culinary flavor, it's not being hungry in an hour. And Roti just can't deliver like it used to. read more

Roti - $10 worth of food, apparently. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I went here with my BF after having a very positive experience sampling their food at an event. I got the falafel plate. The falafel was good, not greasy, but the whole dish was very bland. I was very disappointed in the hummus. It was good, but it was not as thick as I normally like my hummus. I agree with my boyfriend in that the baba ganoush was not very good - for me it was bland. I'm a huge fan of Middle Eastern food and all in all, Roti is not bad for a quick bite - though if you go at lunch time, you might want to get take out. It was very crowded when we were there. Though the line moved fast, if you wanted a table you might find that in short supply. read more

Note to self...and anyone who reads this: Avoid Roti at lunchtime on a weekday! The girlfriend and I had the day off and were going to the Renwick Gallery to see the Art of Gaman exhibit. We had sampled and liked some of their wares at the Yelp Festivus party and thought it was worth giving the place a visit. Stupid us, we got there at the tail-end of the lunch rush. The line was snaked along the wall from the front door and the place was SRO. To give them credit, the line moved quickly and they handled the customers in fast and friendly manner. I had the falafel in the laffa wrap. The GF had the falafel platter. We also chose side orders of hummus and baba ghannoush with pita. Both are falafel choices were exactly what we expected. Nicely fried, but not oily or heavy. The pita was fresh and warm. The pre-packaged hummus wasn't bad, not great, but not bad. The pre-packaged baba ghannoush was a real disappointment. Maybe it's a matter of personal taste and style, but the baba ghannoush was a bit to cold out of the refrigerator which dulled the flavors and made it too thick. I also like my eggplant to be a bit more chunky. As it warmed up, the flavors came out but it wasn't as good as I've had in other places or homemade. Having traveled extensively in the Middle East, I love food from that region, especially Lebanese food. For a "fast food" restaurant, Roti does a good job for what it is. However, next time, I'll either go there for dinner or on a weekend vice lunch during the work week. read more

Came here today with some friends for the pre-opening. I had the Venetian plate with steak which includes cous-cous (with raisins and tangerines), baba ganoush, hummus, and tomato-cucumber salad - all for $7.50 Everything was well seasoned, fresh and delicious. Roti is the like the Chipotle of Mediterraen food! I tried my friend's salmon kabob which was pretty good quality salmon for the price. And tried another friend's grilled veggies (asparagus, red peppers, carrots, etc) also very good. Despite it being 5 blocks away from work, I would definitely come back when Roti officially opens. read more

Roti - Venetian plate with steak, baba ganoush, hummus, cous cous and tomato/cucumber salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super healthy affordable meal! Very customized, build your own bowls with a variety of proteins and lots of different veggies.

I've walked by Roti dozens of times on my way to Breadline and had no idea what I was missing. Lunch is served assembly-line style-- pick a meat, a base, and a bunch of middle-eastern vegetables and toppings. The line moved too fast for my slow reflexes and I ended up with chicken roti, salad, and whatever vegetables I randomly squawked out. But it was still surprisingly good, and I have some confidence that I can put together a better meal next time I go. I might even intentionally pick this place over Breadline next time. (Merzi, listen up! http://www.yelp.com/biz/merzi-washington#hrid:rQVdXsMPKy_UwGj1vUU_wA/src:self This is an example of what your restaurant could be if you tried!) read more

4.5 stars. Roti is a great lunch destination. Service is fast and friendly and food is spot-on. The rice bowl is my favorite--chicken, several tasty toppings (tzaziki, veggies, corn, and more)--and I've gotten it the last few times I've gone. Minus half a star for the falafel platter I got once. The consistency of the falafels was kind of funky--they were more fritters than chickpea balls. read more

Nothing special, probably won't ever return I got the steak roti platter. Steak was ok, rice was ok, they only let you choose 3 sides (since when do onions count as a side?), which were mediocre. Flavors were all over the place. I also tried the felafel which was mushy and not very good. Anyway, not worth $10+ read more

Awesome, I agree with the positive reviews, chipotle-style create your own items. Fresh tasty food items. I would recommend some additional guidance for newbies, especially at lunchtime when things move fast and you may not entirely know what you are ordering/paying for... A great value! read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a long time now. I would often drive by this place in DC, and had it on my list to try. Yesterday we had a show at the National Theater, so decided to grab a quick bite at this location (a block away from the National Theater). This is a chipotle style place, similar to Cava Mezze Grille. I loved the sides they had. I ordered a Lafa Wrap with Falafels, and got all their sides, along with the Roasted Red Pepper Dip. The wrap was delicious. The couscous, spanish eggplant, and cabbage were a perfect addition with the falafels. Next time I'll probably try a Rice Plate. I just heard that Roti is coming to Tysons Corner and I am beyond elated. I cant wait to eat at this place more often. read more

Like how the band Dragonforce basically plays the same damn song over and over again under a different name, Roti food is essentially the same "taste" with minor variants here-and-there. That being said, it's pretty good stuff. Roti is Chipotle with a Mediterranean hat on. You pick a base carb (a rice plate is generally the best) and top it with a meat (all are awesome - I recommend the steak or falafel) and sides (I recommend the tomatoes, cous cous, and snap peas). On top of it all, you get a somewhat overly generous helping of spicy or savory sauce - I recommend the roasted red pepper. That, plus a tasty pita bread, is about $8-10. Don't bother with the cookies, they tend to be too dry to be palatable. This place is a good go-to lunch place, but I tired of it quickly, especially since I used to live in the same building. read more

Food was good. Choice of wraps, rice bowls and regular bowls. Served everything that you would expect to find at a place like this. Kabobs (beef, chicken, lamb). I would have given the place a higher rating, but they wlrubbed me the wrong eay when I just got done ordering over $50 in food. When my party was done we went up to the counter and asked for a bag for our leftover and they told us it would be $0.25 per bag. What? Seriously? How and why do you charge a paying customer for a bag to carry their left overs in? Not a good business practice. read more

Awesome rice plate. Add your meat - chicken, steak or lamb. Feeling the need for veggies? Add lettuce, tomato and cucumbers for a refreshing flavor. Don't forget the hummus and cous cous! This meal was healthy and lite yet left you full and completely satisfied. I loved it! read more

Roti isn't very consistent for a chain. This is my favorite of them all, everything is great at this location. It's very busy, but the quality of the food and service is top notch. This might be my favorite fast casual bowl. read more

Always a nice and quick meal. I love the chicken roti the most. The lamb meatballs and falafel are good too, but not amazing. they have a nice array of toppings and sauces. You can never go wrong with the hummus or the cucumber/tomato salad! The roti they give is alwayd super soft and warm, which is both comforting and delicious. Also, I recently started drinking their cucumber lemon fresca, super light and refreshing for the Summertime!!! read more

For what you are getting at a price below $10, this place has some top nosh flavors! I had the chicken pita and was very satisfied. I would not recommend going here for an anniversary or honeymoon. read more

I work across the street, so I eat lunch here more than I should ever admit. So what do you need to know? 1. The food is fresh and delicious. Especially the falafel. And the pita. And the red pepper aioli. And the Spanish eggplant. Ok, pretty much everything is yummy. 2. You can order online and have it waiting for you. 3. The employees are friendly and fast. 4. When I've waited in line in the heat, there was always an employee passing out falafels or cold water to those waiting. Customer service at a quick lunch place doesn't get better than that. 5. Get a Roti card and get reward dollars for every 50 points you get. Enjoy! read more

Context: Mid-Week Lunch I was not expecting to like this place, and yet here I am loving it. The lunchtime queue is usually out the door, so maybe that should have been some indication to me-- this is GOOD stuff. But it's that same queue that's kept me away all this time. Solution: get lunch at 10:30am. I have no shame. Those playing along at home know that I love my vegetables. For $7-and-change I got a huge serving of vegetables with falafel and tasty sauces. I can feel my Health ++1. (You will also note that I am a huge falafel snob, and these easily pass muster-- not dry! not greasy!) The salad seems like a much better deal than the rice bowl ('Mediterranean plate') or sandwich-- you can have unlimited toppings! My salad today included every vegetable they have: - Hummus - Red Cabbage Slaw (surpassed expectations!) - Mixed Greens - Sumac Onions - Tomato & Cucumber Salad (surpassed expectations!) - Spanish Eggplant - Kalamata Olive blend - Roasted vegetables And I combined two sauces: - Yogurt & Cucumber (mild) - S'hug (very spicy) It was delicious, satisfying, and lasted me 1.5 meals. Also, service was very pleasant (I think his name was Derek?). I took my food to go, so no comments on atmosphere ;) Some Notes: - Roti may actually fill the gap that Maoz left behind. - The name 'Roti' is confusing. I thought Roti was Indian, but this place is all Mediterranean. - I returned during midweek lunch rush and though everyone behind me might hate me, I love Roti even more: I asked dude at the front (Lee) if he could please change gloves so my falafel doesn't get meaty residue on it and he offered to 'walk it through' for me, leaving his station to make sure no one else ever touched my meal until it was covered. Most other places just look at me funny and passive-aggressively let me know I'm asking too much for no good reason while complying; here they took my request one step further. Apparently 'walk it through' is a thing they do. Great for vegetarians and vegans! - This second visit, my plate only lasted me 0.9 meals. My 5.5-months pregnant self is eating everything in sight, I think the baby is going through a growth spurt. Actually, it may only be 0.5 meals-- I'm seriously considering walking back and ordering a second lunch. No shame. - I'd eat here every day if they didn't mispronounce 's'chug'. "You mean 'shug'?" I almost said "no" but instead conceded and said "the very spicy sauce." Couldn't bring myself to call it 'shug'. I guess I really am a Levantine cuisine snob, as if there were any doubt. read more

MMM.....tried this spot at the recommendation of a co-worker in my DC office. Of course my short butt has no clue that this is basically the Mediterranean version of Chipotle lol. I was trying to figure out the options and couldn't really see because I'm little. I caved to the pressure of my peers in the massive line behind me and just made quick decisions. I ended up with a side of couscous and a cabbage salad on the side of my chicken entree. All was pretty delish. I asked for the sauce medium spicy since I was a newbie and honestly, I could've gone WAAAAYYY hotter. But now I know! Next time, I will come down after the lunch rush so I can take my time and get some recommendations from the staff or even nibble a few samples. This is one of my healthy options for my DC office days :) read more

Great Place, pretty much like Cava Meza Grill if you are a fan of that or a Mediterranean Chipotle. I had the chicken/steak rice bowl, they have plenty of things to add to it like hummus and red peppers. Seemed pretty healthy and tasted good. The line moves fast so know what you want before you get to the counter when they are busy. read more

Overall, its a convenient, low calorie moderately priced Mediterranean joint. I have had very limited menu items, but never had a bad experience. It gets pretty packed around lunch since many of us near the White House frequent 17th and Penn daily. Super fast service - Get into it! read more