MourayoBoyfriend's birthday dinnerFood was different and quite delightful. Great atmosphere and spectacular service. Our waitress, Sofia, was friendly and attentive. She gave us great recommendations for wine, spirits, and food. My boyfriend enjoyed his birthday meal here. Will definitely be back for more pork medallions and Greek yogurt with honey.6/6/2013 12:00:00 AMExtremely noisyWhy is it that Americans like a deafening din? At a table for two, my husband and I could barely make ourselves understood to each other. Yet, without being out of control, everyone seemed to be having a fine time, the food was good, and the service charming, The cucumber soup was just right for a hot evening, and the honey chicken was different and memorable; however, the high noise level.might keep us from returning.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGourmet Greek cuisineI recently had the pleasure of eating in this Greek restaurant during a visit to Washington, D.C. It is located just a few blocks north of Dupont Circle and, therefore, very easy to reach using public transportation. We were greeted at the door by the owner and shown to our table immediately. The starters were very inventive and quite delicious. The main course was also very well prepared and beautifully presented. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to diners who are looking for an upscale Greek restaurant that serves excellent food and provides good service.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMA wonderful meal at a fair priceToo often in DC, special meals involve delicious food and excellent service, and a bill that makes you feel ever so slightly ripped off. Mourayo is a wonderful exception -- imaginative food presented in lovely surroundings at prices that make us want to put it in regular rotation. Definitely our new favorite restaurant in Dupont.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent service and very,veryExcellent service and very,very good food, reasonably priced - wonderful selection of Greek wines by bottle and glass. No question I will return.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMExquisite food, helpfulandExquisite food, helpfuland polite host and service, and reasonably priced.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMfavorite foodExcellent food and very friendly bar. A female could go to the bar alone and feel comfortable. Everyone loved there dinner.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat vegetarian options.Great vegetarian options. Beautiful presentations and lovely service. The waiter's recommendations were spot-on.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMTwo for lunch on a WednesdayPerfectly lovely in every way - needed to have serious talk with a colleague and there were few people at noon. Perfect setting, perfect service, great food.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMUnique and DeliciousCreative takes on Greek recipes and friendly knowledgeable service made a thoughtful fun evening5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMNice food and restaurantHad a dinner of 3 in the restaurant. Food is very good and relatively inexpensive. They ran out of 1 special right before we arrived, but overall it's very nice. It's not very loud, so if you want to have a conversation there, it is totally possible.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious Greek CuisineThe cuisine there is very very very good! Outstanding and very traditional, with some very unusual choices of ancient Greek recipes.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMOUTSTANDING OCTOPUS!The grilled calamari had the tastiest sauce - I would recommend it in a heartbeat as an appetizer. Moussaka and grilled octopus with pureed fava beans - JUST OUTSTANDING!!! We love this restaurant because of the food, the service and the ambiance - and it is just around the corner from us when we are in DC :-)5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMFirst impressionsWe wanted to get together for dinner with friends in the DC area with whom we traveled around Greece. The restaurant was located in a great location near DuPont Circle / metro but also recommended on their website a garage close-by for drivers. The wait staff offered suggestions of "favorites" for first timers and were very personable yet non-obtrusive.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMMade dinner of the appetizers.Made dinner of the appetizers. Everything was superb. Fantastic service, too. And a nice quiet corner for conversation.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMGreek food as it should be served..This is the most original Greek food I have tasted outside the old country. Branzino in Salt Crust is the most succulent fish you can imagine, the octopus in it's own ink is as beautiful as it tastes and their signature dish of pork filets with manouri cheese and figs remains as exciting to the taste buds as when I first went to this restaurant years ago. They have since enlarged their dining room a little while ago and it is a bit quieter in the newer part than in the jam packed older part of the restaurant. Highly recommend this place if you truly want to sample a little piece of Greece. Needless to say, the wines are all from Greece and terrific!5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMOPA!Great Greek food, creative and flavorful. Knowledgeable staff to navigate the Greek wine list. Second visit for us.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMOnce again a pleasant experienceOnce again a pleasant experience in dining. We brought 2 other couples with us and they loved it as well!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent Greek option inExcellent Greek option in Dupont Circle area near Hilton Hotel. The whole fish baked in salt is sensational (and NOT salty - just moist and delectable) and the sampler of appetizers is a great way to try different tastes.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMMourayo felt like a nice,Mourayo felt like a nice, cozy, neighborhood restaurant but with tastey Greek food and a wonderful location in Dupont. The lighting was dimmed a bit, and the total number of tables isn't that many, so it's a great place to go on a date or catch up with a friend. It is probably not a great fit for a more happening scene if you're looking to go out to the bars on a weekend!4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a girlfriends birthday,It was a girlfriends birthday, and Mourayo was the perfect place to take her! She loved it!
It felt special.....and we were treated very well.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMA perfect choice for a filling mealMy fiance and I arrived at open on a Friday night, so the restaurant felt quiet and intimate. Service was prompt and courteous. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the wines and made excellent recommendations to pair with the delicious entrees. You're best bet for dessert is the pirasmos; a sampling of several of the pastries surrounding a mound of yogurt and honey. Cost is on the pricey side but lower than comparable establishments in the Dupont Circle area; a good value for the quality of the food.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMA very nice dining experience.A very nice dining experience. Service and food were excellent.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMI had been there for lunch,I had been there for lunch, but never for dinner. We really enjoyed our meal and the service was very attentive.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMAuthentic Greek Dining!Wonderful meal - the whole branzino baked in salt is so delicious, mild, flavorful. Perfect! Watching the table side filet is mezmerizing!3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had the fish specials sinceWe had the fish specials since it was Good Friday- salt cod was very good and the monkfish was good also. The wine list is mostly Greek and there are several excellent selections. This is a quiet restaurant - good for conversation.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMHighly RecommendedVery enjoyable. Excellent quality seafood, very tasty and super service.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMMy wife and I took my godsonMy wife and I took my godson who was in town on business to Mourayo upon recommendation of a friend. The food and service were excellent. I had the lamb chops, my wife the lamb & orzo stew (looked more like a pasta dish) and my godson had the pork loin medallions.
I would highly recommend this restaurant and we will be back.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMStaff was very accommodatingStaff was very accommodating for our group when we had to add one additional diner and a baby stroller. They gave great recommendations on the menu. The Pythagoras “Theorema” - Pork loin medallions with figs was amazing as was the octopus appetizer.3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Greek Food!I don't often eat genuine Greek food. This place was really good, service also! Would definitely recommend!3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMSecond time here for dinner.Second time here for dinner. Food is really very good and while not inexpensive it's a good value relative to a lot of higher end places. Not a lot of high-end greek restuarants so this is a nice place to go for upper tier dining and different from the more typical continental, italian, french, etc. Service was good; waiters recommendations on the menu and the wine were spot on. Wine list is short but provides an opportunity to try some greek wine which was quite good. After dinner liquours are different and interesting. Will definitely go back again.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat dining experience!Excellent dining experience! Great service, great food and great variety to choose from. Really, my family really enjoyed our visit!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMUpscale GreekIf you like Greek flavors and enjoy fresh fish, then this is the place for you. And even if you don't order fish, Mourayo is Greek gone upscale and is delicious.3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Greek in DCBest Greek for in DC. Excellent service and high-quality ingredients. Octopus was exceptionally good. portions are ample, and a single appetizer serves 2. Try the veg appetizer sampler, and it may be enough for dinner. Will be going back again and again. Important to have reservations (and stick to the time)--this place fills up quickly.3/9/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways an Outstanding mealThe Real deal of Greek dining. I have always enjoyed my meals and expereince here. The Service is Tops! Shrimp, eggplants and meatballs were the three starters that we enjoyed. Lamb and Monk fish were OUTSTANDING.2/9/2013 12:00:00 AMexcellent mediterranean dishesexcellent mediterranean dishes in intimate setting!2/1/2013 12:00:00 AMalways the best experienceone of my fav places to eat. its the real deal in greek food. my guest and i had an excellent red wine and decided to share many starters. from salads to lamb meatballs, cheeses and many other real deal greek items. everything was outstanding as i find with each time i visit.1/3/2013 12:00:00 AM