Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"Ambiance is wonderful, decor is lovely. Took advantage of half priced brunch, the place wasn't crowded and we spent over 3 hours enjoying ourselves...."

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Aftab Butt

City Kabob & Curry House

96/100 (1731 ratings)

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"I'm hard to please when it comes to Indian food. This place is amazing! Immaculately clean inside, very nice staff and the food is delicious. I only..."

Dre Gilley

"Not really into exploring my opinion, but I definitely love coming here. Their portion sizes are tremendous and the food is very tasty. I always..."

Breyuanna Breyuanna

"Awesome fast food but homemade tasting Indian food. The veggie samosa is the best I’ve ever had. Very clean and great service. Very attentive to..."

Anthony Perry

"Great food and service very friendly close to..."

Paloma Yazmina Garçon

"Everything was so good and fresh! Not only did it taste good it was appetizing to look..."

Ivory Traynham

"No frills, Pakistani cafeteria food. The small space can get crowded although we dined-in without any problem. The person at the counter was very..."

Aamer Mahmood

"Our family loves City Kabob and Curry House for their afternoon buffet. Easy parking. The kiddos (2 and 4 years) love the fish, mango lassi and the..."

Celesta Tow

"This small and unpretentious place has pretty good food and gets great reviews. The bhindi masala okra dish was good but we were shocked by the..."

Miriam Phillips

"Good food but they have a very small space. Their fried fish and chanay were very good at a reasonable..."

Ne Agha

"There wasn’t a dish I haven’t enjoyed here yes might have to add their spicy sauce if you want it spicy but they make all kinds of sauces to give..."

Brittanie Johnson

"Straightforward neighborhood pakistani food place. Few chairs and tables for dining in; easy online order for pick up (call or use Clover app). I am..."

Mileiva

"Expected sub par...you know just a little dine in dine out spot. PLEASANTLY surprised...even with how they serve the food in the traditional pot! I..."

Sheena “SA125” I

"Wow. This food was so delicious. My husband and I got the buffet with Naan, and it's a perfect deal with many options. So tasty. Staff was super kind..."

Katlyn Kraft

"Tried their chicken boneless kabob platter. Kabobs we’re well cooked, so juicy. Absolutely loved the taste and texture of kabob. Chicke pea curry..."

vindhya juvaa

"I have been to countless South Asian restaurants and spent a lot of money. But today, I found my ultimate guilty pleasure of mine. Buffet for 15..."

Arafat Khan

"The food was really good and well presented. Chicken breast kabobs cooked all the way through. Fresh veggies and well prepared basmati rice...."

Stunna Daren

"I have been visiting this restaurant for 6 years now. I have always been received here with love and respect. The food quality is always top notch,..."

Amit Chaudhary

"I strongly recommend this restaurant.The food is out of this world! Very authentic Desi food. Their service is excellent quality. Yasir is very..."

Rana Sandouka

"Usually you’d have to go outside DC to the suburbs to find places like this - a good inexpensive ethnic food. Luckily there’s hope especially..."

Anthony Uzodinma

"Starting with the good which was the food. Had curry chicken. Asked for extra spicy and I was not disappointed. My eyes watered. Now for the secret I..."

Paul L (newt757)

"The food was so, so good! We had the chicken curry and the grilled kabob. The meat was tender and absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly..."

Laura Huber

"Amazing food,amazing people.We let them know that we were there for iftar, and they shared their fruit custard ( complimentary) with us as our..."

Sheikh Rahman

District Chicken And Gyro

95/100 (987 ratings)

Restaurants

Middle Eastern

"DCG is an amazing hole in the wall spot in Georgetown. They have a simple menu so it isn't hard to pick out what you want. The service is..."

Daniel A

"Found my go-to halal spot in DC! Great food and quality, I typically order the mixed meats over a bed of rice and salad and there was no exception..."

David Zeledon

"Saw this place on Instagram and it looked pretty good so decided to stop by. Best decision I made in a while! The chicken and gyro meat was amazing,..."

Jairo castro

"What a wonderful place! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is absolutely delicious. Small menu (which I’ve found is often a good sign), but..."

Alexis Zink

"Great spot for a quick tasty bite in Georgetown, definitely more food than I anticipated photo attached for viewing pleasure! This is a chicken..."

Lauren Monet

"The chicken & gyro rice bowl with red&white sauces is so so amazingly good. I’m addicted. (First time I ate it I had some gas and urgent bathroom..."

No Name

"The service is quick and pleasant and the food is delicious! I came here on a Saturday evening and they were already out of chips and fries but the..."

Gabriel Galdamez

"Food was amazing and the staff were very sweet and gave great service along with the food. Can safely say that as a New Yorker this is better than..."

Fawz Hoqe

"Great food. The staffs are also very helpful. We ordered combo platter. We were two in person & we took 1 platter & we were really full!! Will visit..."

Jannatul Ferdaus

"The food is great. A tad salty for me. My wife said it is the best she ever had. But... She is a Floridian. There is no bathroom and no parking...."

Michael Miller

Astor International Cuisine

"How anybody gives this place less than 5 stars is beyond me! It was PERFECT. I have been to Athens, Turkey, and the Latin Quarter in Paris and..."

Jeffrey

"When I used to live in Adams Morgan 14 years ago, this was my go-to neighborhood joint for healthy, homestyle meals. One of the things I used to do..."

qoqo pepper

"Great food with beautiful presentation. Very nice staff. I had the vegetarian plate. Was soooo..."

Scott Storms

"Do yourself a favor and come get the best fries, the best pizza, and the best gyro/kabobs DC has to offer. This place has the best pizza I’ve ever..."

Ayinde Sekou

"I really feel like they gave me amazing customer service. I called, texted and left an order note about me being pregnant and making sure the feta..."

Tri Le

"Simply amazing. Their fries are incredible, gyro amazing, and baklava so delicious. The prices are a steal for the quality of food. It has become my..."

Madeline Hauenstein

"The pizza here is phenomenal—a crusty outer crust , light and airy inside, a firm underside and the dough is peppered with caraway seed—a really..."

Noah Jacobs

"Seriously well priced. We showed up as a group of 30 people and it was like no big deal. They got all of our food out in order and quickly. Their..."

Kristina Davis

"Love this place, has become my go to spot on Adams Morgan. Food is delicious and authentic, haven't had a bad choice on the menu yet. Very friendly..."

M Irwin

"RIP Astor — you were a neighborhood highlight and lasted a very long time, even through all of COVID. Will be missed — Hope you are relocating..."

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Albi

Falafel Inc

92/100 (1972 ratings)

"This place is so good it has the best falafel and falafel sandwich ever I recommend everyone to go there for some delicious falafel and the Zaatar..."

Rima Elhaj

"I had been meaning to get to this place for a while now. I am glad we finally went. Falafel Inc. delivered a magical, warm, and genuine eating..."

Jaime Vázquez

"Falafel Inc is extraordinary! Their mission is excellent and the execution is flawless. Excellent flavor, very clean feeling (not heavy or greasy at..."

Lauren Schwartzenberger

"Quite possibly the best falafel I have ever eaten in my life including the ones I've eaten in..."

Theresa Terri Cullen

"I was hesitant at first considering I'm not typically a falafel fan, but this place is phenomenal. The staff members are courteous and welcoming, the..."

Sarah Estwani

"Incredible falafel for only $3. This is one of the best deals in Georgetown, and you get to help refugees while you enjoy you food. The manager was..."

Brian Banks

"This is the real deal!! Authentic, fresh, delicious falafel sandwiches and zaatar fries!! Having falafel here is like having them in Amman or in..."

Jane AT

"So good, best authentic falafel I have ever had! Everything was freshly made down to their zaatar fries! Will be coming again, but come to Virginia..."

Mariam Rashid

"Absolutely delicious falafel. Small place, packed and pumping out 5 star food. So good we ordered a second round for later. Great job..."

Tamar Garabed

"Oh my goodness this was solid falafel. The falafel itself was flavored and cooked expertly - a little crunchy on the outside and smooth consistent on..."

Ellen Morris

"I am an orthodox Christian and when I am fasting ( go 100% vegan ) this is my go to place when I am in DC. The food is really fresh, delicious,..."

Estifanos Kidane

"Incredible food for the price, $6 or less. Walk in walk out, public seating around the corner. Good quality and healthy food. Long line but it moves..."

Drew Landsaw

"I've been to many locations and they always have incredible food. It's like an explosion of flavors and very good falafel for incredible prices. My..."

Rayne Concepcion

"Tasty, fresh, affordable, what’s not to love? Line was getting long by 12:30 but it moved quickly and my food was ready before I was even done..."

Kyle Nacci

"Loved it! They have increased prices since I last visited a few months ago. Also I didn't like their shawarma wrap this time. Falafel was..."

Bobby Nitty

"I will start by saying Mediterranean cuisine is not one of my favorites however this place has changed my mind! The food was delicious! We walked 20..."

Joseph Panessidi

"Authentic delicious falafel sandwich, if you don’t like spicy food just ask them not to add the red sauce. It’s really worth every..."

Saja Abdulhafedh

"Falafel Inc is simply delicious! It has great prices for great food. The falafel were light and crispy, and the hummus was flavorful and smooth. The..."

Jonathan Lee

"The food was delicious and very affordable! I think it’s a great value. The falafel was crispy and the bowl had lots of tasty components. I also..."

S. E.

Mah-ze-dahr

Maydan

92/100 (5446 ratings)

"Incredible food and atmosphere. We tried all the spreads to start and had the ribeye, whole chicken, lamb shoulder, shrimp and sardines for our main...."

Carrie Lacy

"Amazing open kitchen, lots of good energy, great friendliest crews, relaxing music & artwork, the front door interior design is awesome with no sign..."

Tip Bkk

"The food was wonderful, the atmosphere was awesome and the service was terrific! The Beiruti hummus was the best hummus I've ever had... the kebabs..."

Shaun Taylor

"Absolutely amazing experience! The staff was so fun and friendly, the atmosphere is stunning. The food is out of this world. We got the lamb shoulder..."

Renae Taylor

"Must not be missed!! This restaurant has an amazing atmosphere, friendly and fun staff, drinks to die for, and the FOOD!!!! Let’s just say, bring..."

Katie Miller Southworth

"Yum. The back alley entrance makes it feel like going to a loft party or rave, if the music was food. And, indeed, the flavors dance and the meat..."

Matthew Farrauto

"Great place - it feels like a mini-vacation to an exotic land. The decor is stunning - so many beautiful objects, textures and colors - and the food..."

Roz Cohen

"Excellent service and food. We secured a bar seat by arriving at 645 and waiting about 30 minutes. It was packed by 8:30pm. I highly..."

Megan Eisenman Marlin

"Wonderful food, amazing service, and so kind to our son who thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience - our son ate until he could not eat any more..."

Kenna Price Rash

"Nothing short of spectacular! The dishes are delicious and the space is unlike any other dining experience. Great chef..."

Scott Simonds

"Wow! The food is amazing. So many interesting things to try. Baby eggplant is a..."

Laurie Charron Madigan

"Not only did we have a wonderful meal, the graciousness of the Chef and the wait staff was stellar. Thank you for such a lovely evening for me and..."

Urvashi Pitre

"This place lived up to its hype and was more reasonably priced than I had anticipated (we ordered a la carte and split several plates though)...."

Sameer S

"Went here on a Saturday at 5:15 pm without a reservation, but we were seated outside. Tried the Tawle experience. It took roughly 2.5 hours in total...."

Krishna B Kidambi

"Maydan is a great place to dine with a large group you don’t mind sharing food with. The more people, the more items you are able to try. The meal..."

Nikki M.

"This restaurant was very highly hyped. The talk of the town and I feel as if the experience was pretty mediocre. Don't get me wrong the restaurant is..."

Dondré

"100% worth the visit! Stopped in here on a weekday night around 5:30 and snagged a seat at the bar. Diners at the bar can still order the full menu,..."

Stephanie LeCorgne

"This is by far the best restaurant I ever ate at. We ordered the Tawle (it was 2 of us and we had leftovers for a few days). Anything you order will..."

Michelle Wiciak

"I came to DC over the summer, to see the sights and eat the food. The sights didn't disappoint. Absolutely iconic stuff that revitalizes your..."

Christopher Atkinson

"Beautiful food. Cozy atmosphere. The food is cooked over an open fire and it gives such a great flavor. There wasn’t something I ate that I..."

Timothy Torres

"The entrance is inside the lane, turn right on the corner of that block and you’ll see a delicate wooden door on your right. I ordered the tasting..."

Arvin

James

Olivia

"This is a beautifully designed restaurant that all has some flavorful cuisine. This is within the Penn quarter and offers a very nice bar as well as..."

Perks Advisor

"Big big fan of the food here! Loved all their dips, the pizza, the mushroom pasta, and the dessert. Really light but amazing flavors and good portion..."

Nandini Mazumdar

"Absolutely amazing experience, at this James Beard Foundation semi finalist. The drink was very refreshing and creative. It included fog purée and..."

Renata Kowalczyk

"One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Every dish was delicious and presented so elegantly. Service and atmosphere were faultless too. Very..."

Dan rozier

"A nice Mediterranean place with lovely decor, good food and good service. Being vegetarian we tried a number of the small plates and they were all..."

Arpan Shah

"Washington Restaurant Week is a great chance to get some fantastic food at a price you'd expect to pay for the entree alone. There are so many..."

Hilda Kroll

"One of the better restaurant experiences I've had. The food was no less than outstanding. Bread service was soft and flavorable, falafel was crunchy..."

Scott Besemann

"Our meal at Olivia was superb. Service was excellent and dishes were brought in an efficient but well paced manner. The wine list accurately..."

Umber Dube

"Olivia was excellent! They have a great drink list and excellent wines by the glass. the food was very well played and tasted so delicious and..."

Shira T

"Wonderful food and the BEST drinks! Fabulous service, beautiful restaurant. You gotta..."

Patricia H

Amsterdam Falafelshop

92/100 (1072 ratings)

Restaurants

Middle Eastern

"What a late night treat! I highly recommend the peanut sauce and top that dish hard. The small is plenty though if you love extra toppings the large..."

Eye Eye

"Actually a ton of food for a reasonable price ($9-$11) depending on if you go with the 'sandwich' or with the 'bowl.' The options for toppings and..."

JD Yeh

"I'm vegan, and so is my cousin, so eating out can be a fun adventure or an annoying undertaking. We visited around 3:15am and the workers greeted us..."

Lara Negron

"Amdam Falafel is great. I have never had a bowl before usually just late night pita and fries but was just, if not more enjoyable. I always load it..."

Sean Garganio

"Great quality food here. Love all the sauces. Can never go wrong w French fries and falafel..."

Khoi Nguyen

"The least expensive meal we had during our trip but it was the best! I had a regular bowl of falafel with all the toppings I want. So good! Will..."

Soojin Shearer

"I come here every time I am in the DC area. Large or small used to be the only options but now you can order a bowl instead of a pita. What makes..."

Amanda Adams

"This place is SOOOO good. It’s all veggie and mostly vegan and they have vegan garlic sauce which is SO fricken rate! You can buy a pita with..."

Lily Weiner

"This spot is so very good. 2 options large or small sandwich. You can even get a bowl of you want. You pick your own toppings. It really is..."

Simone Herbert

"They have a BITCOIN machine there... And you can pay in euro coin! A cryptocurrency... Never seen that before.... Would have given 5 star but the..."

Ole Treble

Agora

91/100 (3228 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Everything about this place is amazing. The atmosphere is great, there’s indoor and outdoor seating options (both outdoor options are covered). The..."

Maggie Lyle

"It was our first time visiting and the food was amazing, the service was prompt and friendly. The flaming cheese is done table side and is delicious..."

Jeff

"Great food quality - their flat bread was one of the best I've tried in the past few years. Food was good for the price, and it was a nice..."

Kay

"I was pleasantly surprised by every little detail of this place. My husband planned our anniversary celebration and all the team helped out with the..."

Anne M.

"Delicious Turkish cuisine in a great location. Came here for dinner and was quite impressed. We were seated right away at an outdoor table. Our wait..."

Lou Costanza

"A Turkish coworker lauded the authenticity of the Turkish menu items, and I have to say they play well on an American palette! Excellent temperature..."

Dylan Prévost

"Excellent meal with great, attentive service. Small plates dining makes sense, and it’s delicious. The taramosalata was the best I’ve ever had,..."

Creed Jones

"The restaurant is beautiful. When we arrived, the hostess greeted us with a warm smile and super pleasant. Right away we were seated and the..."

Tiara Chanel

"Packed on a Friday night, it is not easy to secure a reservation at the wonderful, Agora of Dupont Circle. While music can be loud, the joy of of..."

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"Good food but menu is deceiving. We ordered what we thought were entrees but they were really appetizer-sized. My dining partner got the lamb chops..."

Konrad Fritz

"4 stars/ September 9th, They have really good food but the server was a bit rude.. 3 stars/October 4th, I revisited this place again, but this time..."

Hanouf F

"We came on a Thursday evening and it was pretty busy but the space is so big that it doesn’t feel cramped. Host took great care of us and the food..."

Thrisha Mohan

"While my husband and I don't get in to DC very often, it seems like we always, always gravitate to Agora. Even with our efforts to branch out, we..."

M E J

"Great place for bottomless brunch! All the food and drinks were delicious, but the best part is that the staff is very attentive and they truly keep..."

Abby

"Highly impressed with this spot. I did brunch there with a few friends and the food was good. Servers were nice..."

Carlos Armstrong

"I had my birthday dinner there last night with a group of 8 friends. It was perfect from the decorations to all the food courses. The cocktails,..."

Basma ElBati

"Really good experience. Excellent service and delicious food. We sat in the patio and enjoyed a wonderful summer evening with friends. We shared a..."

Augusto Cangahuala

Gypsy Kitchen

Charcoal Town Shawarma

"I absolutely LOVE this place. Amazing food the best shawarma in town , Their service is definitely great quality. Totally recommend this place! Thank..."

Yasmine Elhaj Nesrallah

"They have by far the best half chicken ever! My favorite place to eat!..."

Steeve Simbert

"Excellent food & friendly service.... They’re whole chicken is to die..."

Sofi Habb

"Thank you Charcoal Shawarma for the Awesome and delicious food ! Thank you Kinan and Bashar..."

Merly Mehyar

"Great food, great service! Definitely will be back..."

Ebro Del Rossi

"WOW.. Best Chicken Shawarma ever! All the food was so fresh and..."

Sean Mahdi

"Best shawrama I have ever had in the USA. Best of..."

Mohammed Abu Abed

"Wow amazing taste and friendly staff:) perfect..."

Tamer Majed Shatnawi

"We enjoyed he savory taste of shawrma with everything on itand will definitely be coming again..."

Rami Alasad

"Everything (especially the keftas) is 5 stars except for the shwarmas (4 stars) which aren't as..."

Nini Jin

"Loved the beef shawarma.. Best in town by far..."

Amr Fawzi

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Saja Elhajj

"Food was amazing between 8 of us we tried multiple different items and everything was great. Location can definitely use some cleaning and..."

Adeel Zaidi

"If you want an authentic amazing shawarma sandwich, book a flight and go to the Middle East. Hmmm, actually, no! Scratch that! Make your trip to..."

Ahmad A

"Really the best in town, the flavor touches the heart especially that it's made on the charcoal. Everything is delicious, the platter the wraps the..."

Rami AlGhazzi

"It was my first visit here. I was very pleasantly surprised but how delicious food is. We got mixed platter and everything tasted to the perfection...."

Viktar Kutsevich

"We stumbled across this place while exploring DC and we couldn't say no to halal shawarma! The chicken shawarma was..."

Aisha Sindhu

"Great Shawerma! The chicken shawerma is the Bomb! If you are in DC you must try this..."

Khaled Alhazzouri

"One of the best place for Shawarma!! Best service!! Best price!! Best..."

niketh j

"We stopped at Saturday. We had the chicken plate and beef plate. Really tasty. Plenty of meat in the sandwich. Authentic Shawarma. Bashar is very..."

Mohammed Bayasi

"TBH, I was annoyed bc the food took an additional 30 minutes to what I was promised BUT it ended up tasting so good I don’t even care. unexpectedly..."

Timothy Torres

"If you are looking for the real Middle eastern Shawarma, just try this one. So far this is my favorite Shawarma in..."

maysaa alamoudi

"This please offer best shawarma in the town. It as the real Arabian/Mediterranean style charcoal shawarma with the original thin bread. The..."

Fayez Khan

Little Sesame

"Ordered delivery from this restaurant today. I’ve been wanting to try there dishes after buying their hummus from Whole Foods (I recommend all..."

christopher paprocki

"Went here cause I wanted to try something local. The salad was around $13 and the shawarma bowl was $13.90. It was delicious, only Cons are that..."

theo powell

"Good comfort food on a rainy day. I am so glad I work near a location again. I had a standard chicken hummus bowl. If you are new to Little Sesame,..."

Elena Anderson

"Heard from several people being the best pitta in Washington, so I decided to make a stop. The interior of the restaurant is decorated in a very..."

Guy Heimburger

"Decently priced and tasty Mediterranean lunch. Very simple menu (some may consider too minimal) with ok vegetarian options as well.The pita is very..."

Shar

"We had been wanting to try Little Sesame since we saw it featured in the Washington Post’s “25 best casual restaurants in the D.C. area” this..."

Charlie Long

"The food was so tasty, staff is very kind! Lots of option to choose. Great place to enjoy your lunch.I will definitely go..."

Aspa Ksirou

"Little Sesame has a basic menu of mostly vegetarian pita sandwiches and hummus bowls mixed with grilled vegetables. They have grilled chicken options..."

Joseph Tordella

"Excellent service. Delicious hummus. Real pita. The flavors of the hummus can be enhanced a bit (doesn't taste the most fresh) and the pita can be..."

Allison Lau

"What a great find! This is a casual lunch place. Very clean. Nice outdoors eating and the indoors looks nice too. The food is fresh and delicious and..."

Elena P

"A hidden gem! Fresh ingredients and loving preparation make this one a winner. The house fermented pickles and sauces are especially delightful..."

Sam Van Oort

"Not disappointing at all. Pita is jam packed with good stuffs. I had to use a fork to eat this sandwich (haha)! Price is worth..."

Eastie Forscher

"This is the best hummus and pita I've had, maybe ever. I was skeptical that hummus and bread could be a whole lunch, but the flavors are rich and..."

Paul Lewandowski

"Great food and vibe. Hummus is 👌👌👌 I had the Hummus Cauliflower bowl and it was perfect for me. It is very busy around lunch..."

Bhinesha Seetaram

Shouk

90/100 (1872 ratings)

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Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"I'm not a big fan of veggie burgers but my wife really enjoyed her meal. My burger had lots of veggies on it and was in a fresh pita. If you're into..."

jeff klein

"The shouk burger is definitely worth coming back for. It was so great, and the prices are pretty reasonable here. I would love to someday see Shouk..."

Me

"In town visiting and found this gem. Walked in to take (take-out). Love the vibe and friendly staff. You order on a iPad screen on the wall. The menu..."

Linda Gomez

"VEGANS (and non vegans) IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO TRY IN DC THIS IS THE SPOT!! Honestly some of the best food I’ve had from a restaurant in..."

Erin Donovan

"Food was delicious, falafel was crunchy on the exterior and inside was moist with a punch of flavor. Lacks customer service and ambiance. There is..."

Lim Navarro

"All I'll say is zaatar Cauliflower was the best cauliflower I've ever had anywhere in my life! Love that they have all these vegan options and taste..."

Manmitha krishna chelluboyina

"Having provided many delicious, super satisfying lunches and dinners, Shouk has absolutely earned its spot as one of my favorite and most-frequented..."

Sonya Hu

"Very good and authentic restaurant to visit, The food is fast, really fast and excellent. It is also very well priced. They have a huge carry out..."

Steve Perry

"Overall: 4.1/5 (dine in) It was Friday so we were looking for a vegan place for lent. Did a quick Yelp search and found Shouk which looked really..."

Angelica Le

"Stopped in here for lunch with a group of friends. Had no clue it was a vegean restaurant but it didn't matter, the food is incredible. There is so..."

Lisa Lui

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Amsterdam Falafelshop

89/100 (2446 ratings)

"Went during the weekday, loved their falafel sandwich (get all the toppings!)! I mainly came to try our their fries as everyone talks about how good..."

Suhey Ortega

"When I was in town and looking for sone quick lunch options and wanted to have veg thus when found this place. Got to see many accolades from..."

Monideepa Chandra

"Quirky spot with good falafels. I was looking for a light, refreshing meal on a Tuesday night. This place didn’t disappoint. The falafel bowl..."

Kevin Shim

"It’s one of my best Experience as I really like discovering new restaurants and trying new dishes I really loved the Falafel Sandwich there it was..."

Nora

"Had a great experience on our first trip to Amsterdam Falafelshop. The gentleman running the counter gave us a perfect run down how to build our..."

Clark Kelly

"Absolutely delicious food at a reasonable price! Great atmosphere (they were playing old school funk and soul) and welcoming staff. All of the..."

Isaac Gilles

"Safe ordering. Delicious menu. ORDER the fries and mayo! Dr Brown sodas, La Croix waters. Love the peach mango kombucha. Seating outside is..."

Ivan Maertens Aramayo

"I am pretty sure that I embarrassed my kids when I filled my falafel bowl to the rim. We drove 2+ hours to DC, so I can get my falafel craving..."

Lin Brann

"A bite to remember! I’m a big fan of falafel, and here was just great! Price is reasonable and u have many great choice to add to your falafel with..."

sanaz moein

"Interesting. It was good. I was really hungry too. First time getting water from a box. Cool. This area reminds me of The Village in..."

Di Reds

"So delicious, all the fried food! Love how you can customize your toppings. Get the small portions as they are still..."

Sabrina H

"Amsterdam falafel is one of my go to places for food in Adam's Morgan. The staff is generally nice and helpful, the options for customization are..."

Chels Owens

"The best felafel I’ve ever had anywhere. The felafel was a perfect consistency, and the build your own toppings just blew my mind. So much variety..."

Owen Fritz

"The food was tasty and the customer service was spectacular. It was my first time eating here and I was impressed. We will..."

Elbia Thornton

"Still open during the pandemic and serving up delicious falafels and fries with great winter drinks to boot! Social distancing friendly ordering and..."

Aalap Herur-Raman

"Not my favorite falafel ever, but still very tasty. I got a small falafel bowl with hummus, tahini, pickled cauliflower, and cucumber salad with a..."

Arianna Vranas

"I came back for some more…tasty as always! Yum…yummy..."

Elbia Thornton

Moby Dick

87/100 (1418 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The chicken was good, but the salad dressing for my salad was absolutely horrible. They gave plenty of rice , 6 pieces of chicken, a piece of bread,..."

benita young

"Serving is massive! Beef, chicken and lamb are all delicious! Garlic yogurt sauce is creamy and tangy! Would come back for..."

Cody Gahol

"OMG! This was delicious! It hit the spot and kept us full for hours. Perfect place to grab some food after having toured the Mansion on O Street,..."

Kat Fred

"This restaurant is a hidden gem! The serving sizes are massive, and the flavors are absolutely delicious. Whether you go for the beef, chicken, or..."

Angel Villegas cruz

"Good quality persian food with perfect price👌 best Iranian restaurant I ever..."

Emma F

"While small, this is always a go-to for a nice lunch. And also enjoyable. The staff here is great and gets everyone their food. The wait is..."

RWB Incorporated (RWB, Inc.)

"Good portion sizes and easy ordering prices; however, I didn't really understand what I was ordering or the specific differences between the options...."

Jesse Phillips

"Tasty and clean food with reasonable prices. Always my first choice of restaurants when I visit DC. I am happy that they're serving halal protein. It..."

Bilel Aydi

"Hearty, fresh and very flavorful! Meats were juicy, especially the beef, and came in good portion sizes. Likely a good option for quick and flavorful..."

Jessica Martin

"I recently placed a large catering order for work and the staff executed it to perfection. I ordered 2 large corporate trays and stopped by early to..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Lamb kabobs were fresh and flavorful. Roberto was kind and helpful even with the huge rush of customers. Would definitely..."

Lina Shakrah

"Food was tasty. Pita was tough. Salad dressing was..."

Safiya Parker

"Delicious beef kebab. Portions are big and the service is..."

Eitan Sela

"Had dinner here tonight and it was great! Their menu online has gluten free markers and the food itself was delicious. Would highly..."

Lindsey Stiles

"One of my favorite lunch spots when I’m in the city! Definitely has had me in a chokehold for a few years! Everything is always fresh and..."

Kelly B

"Clean very clean high quality of service delicious delicious delicious these five time there and every time wonderful and better than..."

MJ Ibra

Shouk

"Even as a non vegan, I enjoyed the delicious food here. The place has ample seating and excellent food. The hummus is super creamy and delicious. The..."

Mikkela T

"The shouk veggie burger was delicious, all the flavors of the veggies in there came through very strongly. The pita had a wonderful soft, almost..."

Kyle Nacci

"Delicious! Tried the Shouk Sausage with house-made sausage, roasted tomato, charred onion, pickled cabbage, harissa mayo and it tasted even better..."

Ryan Rieboldt

"Well, I can say this place certainly tastes healthy lol. I didn't care for the bread, but I know that is there traditional bread. I wish it was..."

Christopher Lew

"Can't believe it's taken me so long to try this place! The Shouk burger and falafel bowl were so good especially the burger. The bowl was a little..."

citygirldc

"Holy frick! This place is amazing! I had it one day, and cancelled fancy dinner plans the next day to come back. The fancy falafel is unreal, the..."

Victoria R. Wilson

"So so so good and huge portion. Shouk burger hands down. Polenta fries good a little salty, but nice execution. The green sauce (sorry forgot the..."

Nicole Lopez

"In the world of semi-fast food, let’s call it quick food, Shouk is pretty legit. Incredible flavors, plentiful food and at a reasonable..."

Brian Wilson

"Loved the space, the food and the option to compost and recycle. I appreciate they're trying to be plastic free while still making really great..."

Kala S

"This space is really cute ! My wife and I really enjoyed the flavors , the freshness , and the service..."

Alexander Rey Perez

"Amazing!!!! Got the cauliflower and Shwarma and was absolutely blown away by sauces and flavors. Wish I’d taken pictures before inhaling it all...."

Carrie Parker

"Delicious! Was very surprised by how great this place was. Super flavorful. Bowls can be a little empty if you don’t get a lot of toppings..."

Tessa Harstrick

"Update: the fries are still small, but I'm upgrading because the veggie burger is unbeatable. Great sandwiches and pita. Better falafel than..."

Evan Moscou-Lewis

"Just… wow 😍 the house made sausage was fantastic, and the cardamom chocolate chip cookie was so..."

Joshua Barron

"Delicious! We love the falafel+hummus and the..."

Hsing-Yu Chang

"Amazing fast-casual vegan food. They are also very environmentally friendly. Food was very good, the atmosphere modern and inviting, and they are..."

Sam Melton

Ezme

87/100 (1077 ratings)

"Perfect blend of flavors, textures, colors, and aromas. Exceptionally delicious food! Külbasti (Marinated boneless chunks of lamb grilled on low..."

Manasi Suryavanshi

"Supremely tasty Turkish dishes that reminded me of when I visited Turkey. A highlight is the freshly made kunafa dessert that I adored every bite of...."

Yousef Abdul-Husain

"We ordered a meat plate for two and 4(!) desserts - the best!!! I’ve been at many Turkish food restaurants - Ezme is definitely in the Top 3. The..."

Eireen Ira

"Delicious, authentic Turkish food. Good service, comfortable dining room. Allergens clearly marked. Half our party did the Turkish food flight and..."

Kara P

"Cozy restaurant with a friendly and warm atmosphere. Great Turkish food. There were 6 of us, which works out perfectly for the 3 course meal. We got..."

Quinn Cartheuser

"Came to this place on a whim and loved it! The atmosphere is nice and cozy, and the service was great. All staff were very attentive and kind. The..."

Mollie Smith

"The food here is incredible. You cannot go wrong with anything you get. All apps we tried were good. For my meal, I got the salmon kebab. The salmon..."

Jessica Boyer

"We got the 11 course tasting menu for two and this was one of the most wonderful meals I’ve had in a long time. The sigara boregi, durum Adana,..."

Danielle Logan

"Really fantastic Turkish food, and wine to match. We went as a group of 4 and ate until we couldn't take anymore. Our server was friendly and..."

Brian Falbo

"A very solid Turkish menu. The dishes are authentic and bodes well for adventurous and conservative eaters alike. Try the meat dolma, Turkish coffee,..."

Matt

"Best Turkish food in DC. The tasting menu is the way to go if you're hungry and/or want to try everything - $35 for 11 items. We had a reservation..."

Megan McCarty Graham

"Warm, friendly, understated and terrific food. Mezze seems to be fashionably chic, but here they serve the standouts of family food with obvious..."

Michael Abato

"Wonderful! The service was amazing and super attentive, and the food hit it out of the park. The homemade bread is wonderful, and my guest and I..."

Laura Murphy

"Omg,this place is perfect. Absolutely delicious food. Ask for the Turkish wine flight and prepare to enjoy! The only sadness is now that I'm back..."

Carey Nadeau

"Ezmè is terrific. Far better than anticipated. Mediterranean tapas, with something for everyone. Food is tasty and wines are lovely. Service is warm..."

Meg Smith

Georges

86/100 (3680 ratings)

"The best falafel and lamb and chicken gyro. Very decent portions and authentic flavors. Caution! The noise could be a little bit loud for this tiny..."

Garineh E

"Great place for falafel, sandwiches and wraps. The Lamb Gyro wrap is really good. Comes in a combo with fries, vegetables and hummus on the side...."

sergio palacios

"We visited this place for lunch on a weekday, so it was fairly empty. I got a falafel wrap plate which comes with fries, hummus and pickled..."

Neha Bansal

"We were so hungry we forgot to take a picture before we started eating. It was a really good place for a reasonable price. We had their lamb gyro..."

Natalya Pulber

"One of the best chicken shawarma I’ve had in a while. The chicken was well seasoned and the wrap was actually served hot. Beats the hell out of..."

Raghvendra Agarwal

"Middle Eastern restaurant located in the George Town neighbourhood of Washington DC. Close to the Four Seasons Hotel. Nice place to take the whole..."

Junior Harrison

"George's is a true DC experience known as a late night hangout. The food quality did not disappoint. More than just fast..."

DJ TRONNY BLAZE

"First time here and it came highly recommended from locals in area. Had the beef shawarma and kinder crepe (white n chocolate sauce) with..."

Jason Harris

"Great place. I'm grateful to find this on Christmas while traveling. Delicious good, quick service, good seating..."

Casity Reneau

"Amazing food! Service was tops, atmosphere was busy, but very energetic and warm. I can't stress enough how amazing the shawarma..."

Judson Zeiset

"one of the last late night food spots in the district and thank god it’s amazing. the fries are always crisp and fresh and dipped in the toum..."

amy

"Really fresh, cheap, and delicious food! The chicken shawarma wrap was my..."

Rebecca Kim

"Exceptional service and food, you will never ever be disappointed! Special thanks to Ahmed B. for the kind recommendation - the lamb gyro is now..."

Safa Alaiwi

"In my personal experience in America, I gotta tell you, this place is hands down the best spot for chicken shawarma wraps! Seriously, they're so dang..."

SALMAN ALSALMAN

Yafa Grille

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"AMAZING. The flavor of every side was on point. The kabob, spectacular. You also must try the eggplant. Service was super friendly, the owner greeted..."

A C

"This was my first visit. The customer service was great. I like that they have vegan options. I got the Yaffa Falafel with cucumbers, mixed greens,..."

N M

"Palestinian owned new food joint. Delicious shawarma and pleasant host. Conveniently located and right by the Highway. Right next to Starbucks if..."

Azmath Syed

"Went for first time for a quick meal yesterday. Super good and fresh food. They fill the plate and then some that we had for lunch the next day. ..."

Elizabeth - Marcel Assink

"These guys are amazing! Consistently great food quality and always friendly service. Timing still getting worked out but we don’t mind a little..."

Jamie Wheatley

"Amazing food. Fresh. Friendly staff. Very helpful and..."

Jenn Mericle

"If it's top-quality, super fresh Middle Eastern food you're after, then Yaffa Grille has got to be on your radar. This place is serving up..."

Antonio Isasi

"First time and we got hooked! Actually go to the business and get a great experience vice door dash or Uber. Anyway they were very patient with us..."

Josiah Witter

"So happy about this location. These guys know how to make an authentic shawarma sandwich. Great price and great service. Thank you for bringing back..."

George Haddad

"Let's welcome this amazing restaurant to the neighborhood!! The food is so good!!! And the kebab even better!! But the best part was the service. The..."

My Pet Alpaca

"Food was PERFECT!! Fresh and flavorful. Owner is very..."

mae

"Delicious food. Amazing service. I’m so so happy they finally opened. My new favorite spot! Check them out..."

mo hash

"Ordered through grub hub. The kufta and toum were delicious. The platter fed two of us. I will come..."

Nandina Jinnohara Ustaris

"They have amazing service and their food is so..."

Zarang

"Best kabob I’ve had in a long time. We’re in Montclair, but will be going here for our kabob from now..."

Allan Palacios

"Love the food just ask them to go light on the humus, they add a..."

Michael Lieberman

Zaytinya By Jose Andres

85/100 (31443 ratings)

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"DC definitely has great food. Zaytinya is an experience. There are too many options to choose from the menu. Everyone loved the chicken soup!! A mix..."

Lea Petrela

"DC has a lot of good food - Zaytinya rises above them all! I moved away from the city a few years ago but came back this week for work. I decided to..."

Lindsay Duede

"Excellence in every way. Atmosphere, service, food quality and variety, and VALUE! We were 2 people and we each did the “Chefs Tasting Menu” for..."

Dylan Prévost

"We went to Zaytinya for restaurant week and it did not disappoint! So many fun dishes to try (we shared everything we got, which seems like the best..."

sophie williams

"What a wonderful overall experience! We had a 4 top table and tried almost everything on the menu, it was exquisite. The hummus and salads are fresh..."

Avi Abasov

"It was a great experience. We really enjoyed our salad and dessert! Kebab platter was good as well. The service was..."

Natalya Pulber

"Gorgeous space with very attentive service. The food was amazing and fresh with quality ingredients and attention to detail. Cocktail list was..."

Jessica Durney

"The place itself is beautiful, fancy, yet very cozy and inviting. The plates are supposed to be small portions like tapas. I ordered 3 plates since..."

Isabella Marinaro

"On a holiday night post Caps game, Zaytinya hit the spot. The food, as always, was amazing. More brilliant was that Chef Chris spotted a very hangry..."

Eveline Shum

"Great food!! I’m definitely coming back! The wine is a bit pricey but worth it (I justified to eat here because Jose Andres has his foundation..."

Sarai Hoffman

Yafa Grille

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved this place! The staff was very friendly and helpful, they helped with my decision, as I was a little lost. The falafel was really good, the..."

Zeynep

"Nice little place nestled under McPherson Metro - limited menu of salads, wraps and pitas. If they expand selection, 5 stars for what it is. You..."

Louis

"I work down the street and was looking for a good place for lunch to grab a bite that wasnt a burger spot. Shawarma sounded great. Yafa is a quick..."

Andrew Stacey

"My new favorite place for shawarma!! Loved every bite, a must visit! It tastes just as good as it..."

Shrishti P

"Great little place near McPherson Square that serves pitas, wraps, and bowls. Served deli-style. Just select your base and walk the line to choose..."

S Chu

"Had chicken shawarma sandwich, was tasty wrapped with pita bread, content of onions,hummus, tehini, pickles,jalapeno. You could select on variety..."

Ashraf ALsaadi

"Yafa Grille is wonderful - very tasty salad and rice bowls you can build yourself with meat or falafel and a large selection of yammy toppings. Super..."

Katya Klinova

"What a great food !!! One of my favorite spots to eat in DC !! Fried Eggplant just delicious, the olives are very juice and..."

Manny Koteszki

"Best place to get good Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. It's quick and good quality food. Keeps the belly in good shape since I am DC area worker..."

Vijayendra Ghadge

"This is always one of favorite places to grab lunch to go. The food is super fresh and tasty. The staff is also very helpful and nice. Definitely..."

Melissa MacGregor

Busboys And Poets In Anacostia

85/100 (1455 ratings)

"Everything was amazing. The service and the food good. The catfish was fried perfectly. The greens didn’t have a lot of flavor but the dish was a..."

Nova wright

"Had a party of 11. I was the first to arrive and service from start to finish was great. Our server was quick and apparently took good notes as every..."

Arlan Arthur

"This location is bigger than the Takoma one. It is located in the heart of the Hyattsville Art District. Easy to park around the area. The food and..."

Yinzú Nairouz

"1st time at this location. It was what I expected from B&P.. Loved the atmosphere, the incredible art, service was top notch and prompt. So glad to..."

L. B.

"This was my first time at this location. I was too hype about getting a JFK (drink). I was told I could not get one. That was disappointing since I..."

Kara Lee

"The banana bread pudding and key lime pie were 💯💯💯 Was served by the lovely waitress named Malaysia and I’m from Malaysia!..."

Yu Qi

"Stopped here for a late dinner and ordered the Brussels sprouts, fried Brussels sprouts and the shrimp and grits. Everything was exceptional! The..."

Amy Plumb

"Busboys and Poets was an excellent restaurant that is full of great art, many local events, and even a book store. This location is within a..."

Ian Lesnick

"I really enjoyed my experience at Busboys and Poets, the environment is very well maintained and spacious. I love how they have art posted & a book..."

Eric Parker

"I ordered the blackened salmon, wild rice, and asparagus. The salmon was pretty good. It definitely had a little kick to it, but the white sauce that..."

brittany beatty

"Solid breakfast! If you are okay with a long wait to get a table, you will ultimately enjoy it. It’s nice that they have a bookstore with a lot of..."

Joy Durkin

"No problem for a party of 7 with no reservations. Happy, enjoyable staff, great attentive service. The food was AMAZING! Sweet potato pancakes..."

Carolyn Juchniewicz

"A very fine establishment with a great staff. I love how they converted whatever old building this was into a restaurant, it gives it this rustic..."

Dondré

"Really nice place, menù really interesting. Cocktails were really particular. I had shrimp and grits and it was AMAZING! First of all it made me so..."

Jessica Balasso

"We've been to a few of their locations between Maryland and DC and everything from service to food is always consistently great. Our daughter enjoys..."

PeeJay Brown Jr

Roti Modern Mediterranean

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"This was my first time at Roti. The location was very clean and looked new, and it was not crowded at all when I went (Sunday afternoon). The food..."

Kelsey Ross

"Fast, and delicious food! Falafels are amazing!! They didn't even make it home..."

Danielle Johnson

"Great spot for a quick bite, nothing to heavy or really filling. Their mixture of Greek/Mediterranean choices such as falafel, feta, hummus, kabob..."

Daniel Sweeney

"Yesterday I dined at your restaurant and had the pleasure of meeting Robin! All I can say is she is kind, caring, compassionate and professional!..."

Maya Tyagi

"This is a build your own wrap/salad/etc. place, which I am not normally too impressed with, but it was convenient. Wow - I had a falafel wrap with..."

JS W

"Everyone working around 6:30-7:30 pm on July 14, 2017 was extremely nice, helpful, and efficient despite the overwhelming, constant crowd. I'm not..."

Olivia

"delicious, healthy food for a decent price! I come from the south so it was expensive for me but it seemed like a fair price considering everything..."

A S

"Everything was fire. Falafel and chicken roti was amazing. Do a pita! Get the Hummus, couscous, feta, olives, and cucumbers. Have them put the..."

Rere The Great

"Roti is like a Mediterranean version of Chipotle, where you work your way down a line picking the ingredients you want. I love the flavors and wish..."

Dennis F

"Great falafel! Not dried out. The roti pizza is a little soggy but it has great taste. Service is nice, bathrooms are clean, the place is neat...."

Alexandra P

"Fantastic flavors and generous portions make this one of my go-to lunch spots. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu and the..."

Chris Ledlow

"Foods good lots of options healthy as well not..."

Anirudh Kumar

"best as long as workers are not lazy during slow hours, i came in and they had no falafel or bread...ans both girls were texting on their phones...."

draqon ofwhitestars

Lapis

85/100 (1924 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lapis was a wonderful restaurant to visit. Be sure to get a reservation, this place stays busy! This was our first experience enjoying vegan Afghan..."

Christopher Caldwell

"A fusion of Afghan flavors! This place can get busy so a reservation is recommended. They have indoor and outdoor heated seating. It is nicely..."

Jacqueline Stephen

"Delicious afghan food with a very chill vibe. Came here for brunch and they have a couple of extra items on the menu as well as their standard..."

Michael Moore

"Lapis was definitely a memorable experience. The dumplings are a MUST. We got the Shrimp ones and the classic mantoo. Both were delicious. The..."

Omar Kurdi

"I had a very memorable brunch at Lapis. I have to say their $35 special for a three course brunch was a great choice. We felt we got a good sample of..."

R. Austin

"I liked the restaurant and the food. I only gave less food rating as I think the quantity should be more based on the prices. The food is..."

Manisha Sabat

"Had an awesome time here for dinner! The ambience of the restaurant is exactly what you would expect of a niche, downtown restaurant with dim lights,..."

Ayman Mobin

"One of my all time favorite restaurants. I ate here twice during my last DC trip. Haven’t tried anything that isn’t delicious. It’s got a vibe..."

Christina Flathers

"lapis was an incredible meal through and through- we got the afghan dumplings, mezze platter, and the afghani bread. The dumplings were the stand out..."

Christine Yang

"Traveled to DC, and friends recommended Lapis for amazing afghan (halal) Food. And the food was certainly amazing! I had the lamb shank, and the..."

Rasyiqah Raqi

Byblos Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent place to stop for a quick bite. Great food n friendly..."

Jenny Jen

"It is always a treat to walk across the street and see what Carlos and Marco have up their sleeves for us! Cheers, They give it a 120% effort, and it..."

Anthony Quinn

"Excellent food, excellent service! I highly recommend this place if you're ever in DC, especially if you're anywhere near the..."

Shelli Montague Tipping

"The food is always fantastic and the customer service is spot..."

Snowden Jr Will

"A little hole-in-the-wall deli just a short walk north of the Zoo. Excellent gyro..."

Dave Gula

"Outstanding Greek food hands down its not your trendy shallow place is real fresh...."

Francisco Chaux

"Amazing food and Marco is the best. A must every time I'm in..."

Sarah Pietrowski

"Marco is the..."

Johnny Pietrowski

"First time trying this place out and found it as a last minute dinner option and was pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious, and the portions..."

Jennifer X

"The food was delicious and very nice staff. Ordered two lamb gyros and got steaming fresh food. The baklava was very rich in honey and tasted great. ..."

Laura Potter

"I was really craving some hummus and this place definitely satisfied that craving. The food was fresh and delicious. Plenty of seating and has a home..."

Nolawit Esayas

"Small place, friendly staff, good food. Byblos is a simple little Greek spot on Connecticut Ave. I stopped by for a quick dinner, which consisted of..."

Ryan Dalusung

"Great customer service, amazing food, very affordable and filling. I got the chicken shawarma and a water bottle, came out to..."

Undrea Calvio

"Great food, amazing service, and real people. The owner went out of his way to accommodate the customers, and has a great sense of..."

Nadine Carter

"We took our last summer intern out for lunch. We all enjoyed the food and felt that the food tasted very good and was homemade. The service was good,..."

Franklyn Benjamin

"This is a great place to eat fantastic Greek / Mediterranean food. I was visiting the Zoo with my daughter and found this gem by accident. The place..."

John Fajardo (JWFG)

"Don’t sleep on Byblos. Great little greek deli, fantastic gyros, souvlaki, salad, fries. Was given a drink with the meal for no extra charge. Mans..."

Maxwell Foote

"Byblos is a good little spot that you might not notice if you were just walking by. It doesn't call a lot of attention to itself but the food is..."

Josh Roberts

"I originally wanted the chicken wings special with fries&soda, but they didn't have the wings, so I settled for chicken tenders. I also got the..."

Catrice Barnes

"Delicious. Very fresh food, very friendly service. Small restaurant but enough seating to dine in. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommend if looking..."

Max Rosen

"This place was bomb! Was driving around Northwest and saw the reviews on Google... Very impressed. The grape leaves were great, the baba was smokey..."

Matt A

"I’ve been coming here for years and EVERYTHING on the menu is always fresh and delicious. Def give it a try and remember , support your local..."

Yami E

"Marco is the man! Deli does not do this place justice ... Eatery would better serve you. The spinach pie! Yep is official the baklava is handmade in..."

A.Fitzgerald Hardnett

"Absolutely lovely place! The food was delicious, the worker (or owner, I'm not sure) was friendly, and the service was fast. My partner and I..."

Libby Brungardt

"Very nice cuts of gyro meat! Excellent lunch option if in the..."

Kev Mano

"Our stop at this restaurant was one of the best things of our trip, the food was excellent, all vegetables were fresh and the meat was well cooked...."

Esperanza Obreque

Cafe Ole

"Food here was delicious. Place gets packed around lunch time. They have great daily lunch specials. Food is very fresh and prices are reasonable...."

Khoi Nguyen

"I only sat at the bar, but the bartender seemed freindly and helpful. Pleasant. Kind of a weird shape with the bar very near the front door, there's..."

Lawrence Newton

"Not too far from where I work so I am here quite a bit. If you like salmon, you will love the Power Lunch.....I am hooked. So fresh. If you call..."

Shamelle West

"Looooved it! Perfect everything. Try the salmon! Best..."

Shirley Sepulveda

"Try the Israeli cous cous! Also worth your time: the lamb sliders and the risotto. I hear they have a bottomless brunch now -- must try! The folks at..."

Wendy Stengel

"Love this place. It's simple, not pretentious and you will always get a good meal for a great price. The Chicken Shwarma is out of this..."

Kendall Clark Almaguer

"Been coming to Cafe Ole for 18 years. Still remains one of my truly favorite places in DC. By far the best Mediterranean food around bar..."

P D

"Solid Mediterranean dishes, good service although the food took longer than expected to come out. I'd go..."

Courtney Morris

"Fantastic little place. The food is always extremely fresh and well made. Definitely recommend..."

Howard Coale

"Great special this last month to celebrate one of the stores anniversaries. $7 for a full meal! Great deal great..."

Connor Attix

"Always a wonderful experience, if by any chance you did not like something, they will try to adjust to your satisfection. Try the samples, you will..."

Danielle Areco

"I've been a fan of Ole since it opened. The variety of excellent food is exciting no matter what your..."

Martha ozer

"I've been going here for many years and have tried a variety of dishes. Never..."

Amy Falls Church

Grill Kabob

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the..."

Hner Zibari

"My Wife and I visited VFS India for visa appointment. And we stopped by this place for lunch. And we are glad we did. The atmosphere is nice clean..."

Sohail

"Seems like a good lunch place for the people who like middle eastern food. Paid $40 for two big meals. The food is tasty. The wait time was..."

Olga Barry

"If you're in town, and staying downtown this will be your go-to spot! They have a wide-variety to choose from. Lamb and chicken #7 is my choice! But..."

GJEE WADE II

"The food was all really good, fresh, and made with quality ingredients. The price was higher than expected, but the portions were generous. Both of..."

Keeley Johnson

"Seriously impressive, I am very critical when it comes to kabobs; but, for the price and quality of food you get you know no conners were skipped...."

Habib Nazarei

"Wonderful experience. Love the food. Everything I tried was perfectly cooked. Great taste and great service. You will love your food, time and..."

Arbab Naseebullah Kasi

"Best Kabab in Washington DC. Their food is so fresh and it's..."

Star Dust

"Talk about awesome, juicy and tasty food! I’m visiting from out of town and figured I would give it a try and I’m glad I did! Would highly..."

Jana M

"The lamb platter was excellent and came with a lot of food. Service was good and the food came out relatively quick and hot. Definitely will eat here..."

tim lowery

"Fast great juicy kababs and fresh naan with great white..."

Karin Shamardani

"Delicious food... Freshly cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Naan bread is also baled on rhe spot... Must eat here if you're in the downtown DC..."

Yuri “SKIPPER” V

"Probably the best kabobs during our stay in DC. Tender meats cooked to perfection by latino sisters (Afghani what? :-)). Didn't..."

Mydeen Yussouf

"For a small pub like atmosphere, the food was amazing. I had the Salmon Kebab over salad with bread and sauce. Definitely full of..."

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