Neyla Mediterranean Bistro - Reston

Upon arriving at the restaurant at 7:30, we were surprised to find it nearly empty. We ordered 3 beers and 3 club sodas, but the soda water was flat. When we brought it to their attention, they blamed it on a flat tank in the front. One of the beer glasses was cracked and chipped, but it was promptly replaced. The calimari was small and soggy for $15. The 2 branzino fish dinners were disappointing, as the fish was small and not worth the $32 price tag. The basmati rice was undercooked, hard, dry, and lacking flavor. To our dismay, the kitchen closed at 8:30, which seemed early for a Wednesday. Overall, the restaurant was not worth the high prices and received mixed reviews.

The food was great if you're a fan of Greek and Mediterranean. The restaurant is open and attractive. A bit strange that the only napkins on the table were cocktail napkins. We had to ask for more napkins with dessert. The moussaka was served cold? We were surprised, but perhaps the menu described it this way. The bar area seemed lively and I think they offer happy hour specials. Need to come back and sample the hour hour!

Service is really off and business seemed really slow for lunch in the town center. Had to find a waiter ourselves to order 15 minutes after we sat, a lot of confusion on orders, etc. in a fairly empty dining room. Hope it gets better as it’s a nice spot and the food is good.

We arrived at 7:30 pm on a Sunday to find only two other people dining in the restaurant. We were seated promptly. I placed an order for a glass of Pinot Grigio and the waitresses response was, “I will have to find the bartender for that”. My lamb shank arrived barely warm and lacked full flavor $30).. the baklava was dry with little sweetness and no nutty flavor. If our experience was the result of a long day for the restaurant, then please do not be open for service. The ambiance was as lacking as the flavors and warmth.

Very nice meal out in the plaza. The seating was super comfortable, the service great, and the food quite delicious. Great place for a late dinner.