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Lebanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

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Ancient Rivers
98/100 (43 ratings)
Restaurants
Egyptian
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Moroccan
Arabic
"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...."
Lex Ashcroft
"We went for brunch around 1pm. It wasn't super busy, so it wasn't super loud, and we could talk without yelling across the table. The food was..."
Dawn Elliott Robinson
"Such a great addition to the neighborhood!! Lovely space, delicious food and all around good vibes. A must..."
Kathleen Kulikowski
"My friend and I had a wonderful experience during our first visit. We both had the delectable lamb shank entrée, and it was fantastic. I really..."
Kéthia Clairvoyant
"Love the drinks and food ,keep it up ancient..."
Terryann Mitchell-Browne
"Went for an early brunch and it was great. He's the califlour, one of the eggplant dishes, the fritter and the merguez with eggs. The flavours were..."
Adam Eltarhoni
"Don't let the name fool you, this restaurant has done it right when it comes to lebanese and middle eastern food. Actually the name has good story..."
Jerry Helou
"This restaurant is a wonderful new addition to the neighborhood and I will absolutely be back. Great food, drinks, and..."
Aaron Green
"Their craft cocktails are superb and they have great happy hour specials. One of the most beautiful restaurant settings in DC. The food is..."
G. Chesler
"Tried this place when they had just opened it. Good place to meet up with friends - I found the place bit on the louder side. Would be a good idea to..."
Sarath Vijay
"Having frequented this space previously, I'm delighted to encounter healthy eating options via the extended selection of items on the menu. The..."
Tikia K. Hamilton
"Great reuse of the former Eatonville and Mulebone. Andy Shallal spices up the 14th St vibe with a lengthy menu and his usual amazing staff with..."
Yasmine Doumi
"Delicious meal with super fresh ingredients. Enjoyed a fun date night there and will be going back. Would and will recommend to..."
Pabel Martin
"This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous!! It's perfect for a family dinner and date night. The food is amazing and the drinks are..."
Grace
"Super duper friendly service and good food. Wasn't crowded during prime brunch..."
Matt R
"Excellent food. Lots of gluten-free options. Good..."
Summer Kriegshauser
"I attended my former college roommates 60th birthday at Ancient Rivers. Wonderful..."
Sheila Burns-Owens
"The Green Peace is spectacular. Make sure you ask for..."
Aaron Holmes
"The at food at this place is unbelievable! Higthly..."
Marlon Ulloa
"Incredible happy hour..."
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Aftab Butt
Little Sesame
97/100 (100 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Healthy
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Israeli
"Little Sesame is absolutely divine! The hummus is creamy, rich, and so so so smooth. You’ll understand why you got the whole bowl! I recommend the..."
Bec
"Okay the food is totally amazing and the restaurant is so cute! BUT there isn’t nearly enough seating!!! We had to wait with our for sooo long and..."
Hannah Degn
"The eggplant pita was tasty and the butterfly lemonade I liked. The inside of the restaurant is really cute and clean. There was alot of cilantro in..."
Diana DuVall
"The best hummus I’ve ever had - smooth and full of umami. The chicken shwarma is my favorite, but you can’t go wrong with any other hummus..."
Jason Seo
"Very good food. Cooked just right and served with pita bread which is great. A lot of sides for one dish, family chicken meal was enough for me and..."
Ashton Foldenauer
"We have been to this location a few times. My past favorite was the roasted squash hummus bowl but I like the new pita sandwiches even more. The..."
P Ak
"Interesting concept — their focus is hummus bowls with a wide array of toppings, everything from roasted vegetables to tapenades, soft-boiled eggs,..."
Steven Schwark
"Solid spot for lunch. I've even taken food home for dinner. I will say that that sandwiches are awesome. The bowls are heavy on the oil and hummus..."
Michael Anderson
"The shakshuka hummus was good, but incredibly small (you got more Pita than actual entree). The ice cream cone was refreshing..."
Thaddeus Woodard
"My partner and I have been regular guests of Little Sesame for about a year and a half. The food is well priced and yummy and light but will still..."
Branden Bateman
Zaytinya By Jose Andres
85/100 (31443 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
European
European
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Greek
Lebanese
Turkish
Gluten Free Options
Turkish
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Halloumi
Cakes
Hummus
Lamb
Eggplant
Falafel
Salad
Meatballs
Crab
Octopus
Scallops
Calamari
Calamares
Moussaka
Salmon
Fish
Kabobs
Couscous
Tapas
Fattoush
Lamb chops
Shrimp
Baba Ghanoush
Sit down
Turkish
Lebanese
Greek
Middle Eastern
European
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Valet Parking
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Mama Ayesha's Restaurant
83/100 (1519 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Beef
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Gréât atmosphère and ambiance, we enjoyed the dessert dishes the most, the rice pudding with the rose water was excellent. We also had some mezza..."
Miriam Chaponniere
"We decided to visit for dinner during a work trip tonight area and looking for Mediterranean style food. Walking up, there was some questions as to..."
Johnathan Tillman
"I visited Mama Ayesha’s for a friend’s birthday and it was a great experience. The food and ambiance were great. Every dish had the perfect..."
Christopher Yandell
"Outstanding and delicious, the best Middle Eastern food in the DMV. A unique restaurant with a lot of history, a must..."
Rami Bannourah
"I loved the food but I found the plates a bit small and simple, too little rice and just a little bit of onions. Dishes should have more rice,..."
Diego Moya
"Tastes just like home 🥲 I grew up eating my grandma’s amazing Syrian dishes and this is the only restaurant in DC that has offered me a slice of..."
Elsa Alaswad
"Best service, best food. So kind as well. We got..."
L S
"The Mural outside was absolutely beautiful!! The atmosphere inside Mama Ayesha's was beautiful, warm and authentic. The music was also authentic and..."
Mlungisi Theodere Cade-Mnisi
"If you're like me and appreciate a satisfying portion, this restaurant is a dream come true. The dishes are not only delectable but also substantial..."
Kenneth Geddes
"Wonderful, wonderful food with exceptional service! What a find - we discovered this place as we walked down the street and, on impulse, decided to..."
Barbara Larsen
"Warm & friendly atmosphere! The food was absolutely delicious! I came with my friends, we all had a lovely time! I will be coming back when I am back..."
Nyuma Waggeh
"Great atmosphere and service. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful, and leaves plenty room for conversation. I got the Arak, Mashawi and Arabic..."
Murtaza Bohra
"I’ve been going to Mama Ayesha’s for almost 20 years. It continues to be amazing, authentic homestyle middle eastern food at affordable prices. ..."
Scott Graham
"Dolmas, falafel and tabouli salad are all excellent! I order from Mama Ayesha’s regularly and it’s always fresh and..."
katherine baer
"A great place to enjoy some a middle eastern meal in DC. Very, very friendly staff, and they will keep checking if you need anything. There is a very..."
Cyrus Githaiga
"Amazing staff. Very polite. Food is out of this world!. Very ambient. Will definitely come back. The decoration inside the restaurant is beautiful as..."
Jishan Alam
"Delicious food! Cocktails were a bit..."
Nicolas Durand
Lebanese Taverna
83/100 (3486 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Gluten Free Options
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Eggplant
Salad
Shawarma
Wings
Kabobs
Calamari
Fattoush
Calamares
Baba Ghanoush
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Curry
Shrimp
Beef
Hummus
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lebanese Taverna on Connecticut Avenue in DC is a culinary gem that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant flavors. The chicken shawarma salad is..."
Charles-Stephen Laubhouet
"The place is gorgeous, the food outstanding. I used to treat my colleagues to this restaurant every year when I was in DC for a conference across..."
Lamia Lauar
"Good service, everyone was smiling and just in a good mood for working a Saturday afternoon! Got the chicken shawarma and it was very filling and..."
Peter J
"If you’re in DC and want to have an affordable, good, Lebanese food experience, then definitely come to this place. Not all the dishes are a hit,..."
Maurice Abou Jaoude
"Came here for a party. The “appetizers” kept flowing - Hummus, Taverna salad, Baba Ghanoush, Lt Tzatziki, M’saka , chicken wings, fries and..."
Jan P
"My MIL recommended this place for us to try when visiting DC. It’s been 15+ years since she has eaten here and still remembers how good it was!..."
Megan
"Dinner was great! Generous portion sizes and the prices were a bit cheaper than what you’d..."
Hassan Sheikh
"Enjoyed everything we had. A bit surprised by the baba ganoush having pomegranates in it. This was a nice twist. My moussaka was also quite different..."
Ktol 11
"Great experience and good food! Plenty of parked behind the restaurant in a..."
Garrison
"Very nice Lebanese Restaurant. Lots of Halal options and plenty of Lebanese wines/drinks. I had the Phoenician and my companions both had Shawarma..."
Sam D
"The food was quite good. We enjoyed the place and expect to come..."
Dammon Burden
"Had a wonderful dinner after visiting the zoo. The mezza platter was delicious. Our lamb kabap entree was perfectly medium rare. Lava cake to end the..."
A Turk
"It was my first time at this fantastic Restaurant. Everything was incredible. Our server as I remember her name is Nores, she was so fast, so..."
Melissa Roberts
"Honestly Lebanese Taverna is top three best places to eat in all of DC. The food is always standout delicious and whenever I'm back home, it's one of..."
Imani Humphries
"Great food, quick service, clean, and tasty drinks 👌🏾 The Chiefs Platter is a great dish to try everything, and the fries are excellent...."
Miriam Chaponniere
"Delicious food, great atmosphere. Staff was very accommodating. A great place to go to eat and relax after a day in..."
Gibs
"A friend suggested that we have dinner here. It's close to where we were staying, and we love trying new places. The food was amazing! Bring your..."
Marion Smith
"We ate a delicious dinner at the Lebanese Taverna after a long day at the zoo. The service was great and everything we tried was perfectly cooked and..."
Leah Devine
Dc Cafe
80/100 (250 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Shawarma
Gyros
"This is always a go-to place because the food is good. Not much to say on the outside but the owner is really nice and they take real good care of..."
Derrick Whitmore
"Super fresh, delicious Greek food. Relaxed atmosphere. Great..."
Xavier Barnes
"Excellent. Ordered the Lebanese platter and every single item on my plate was richly flavored. The owner/chef is a master! The menu features some..."
Dean Henderson
"I don't usually write reviews but this was hands down the best Gyro I've ever had. I'm serious....I was sitting in my hotel room, after ordering our..."
ace873
"DC cafe is a must. It's the only place in DC that you may find open and offering great tasting food after 3am. Love their lamb gyros and baklava. The..."
Bosko Radjenovic
"Great salad, great little place with outside seating, great ownership. Best value on Dupont..."
Daniel Tee
"I have lived all over Europe and Turkey and this is, hands down, the most authentic Levantine lamb pita you will have outside of Syria or Lebanon. I..."
Marc Miller
"Best place to visit after a night of bar hopping. Owner/chef of the restaurant is the nicest guy on the planet. You can tell he’s passionate about..."
Jonathan Garcia
"The food was amazing and the owner gives very personalized attention to his customers, plus he showed us around to all the famous people that dined..."
A C
"The food is delicious and exactly what you might expect from a small, local cafe. I highly recommend the DC Cafe for its service and incredible..."
Lian Martin
"Great food and open late! DC Cafe is always a great go-to when your flight gets you downtown after hours, but you still want some real food. The..."
Stacey Warner
"Legendary guy with lots of experience that you need to ask him about! We had a cool conversation and the food was tasty as well. Falafel was fresh..."
Pasc
"Great food. Excellent service. The owner who was our chef took the order and personalized each dish to our liking. Convenient for Palomar Hotel. They..."
Chawki Harfouch
"Left an amazing concert late in the morning bout one thirty and stumbled upon this place looking for a pizza place which was the only place..."
Timo Lubrano
Muncheez Mania
79/100 (1823 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Fast food
Lebanese
International
Halal
Street Food
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shawarma
Sit down
Street Food
International
Lebanese
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Seating
Delivery
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I was very impressed by the food here, they have pretty authentic flavors and ingredients. I ordered the Nana’s original Manoushe and loved it...."
Elizabeth Khoury
"My favourite spot to munch on Georgetown’s greatest fries. This muncheez location is awesome!! The employees are the nicest and always have the..."
S
"The food was really worth every single dollar! But giving it a 4 star because the AC was way too cold. We had to figure out a spot where we could sit..."
Shaunak Patel
"Great place for night hunger as they work till late night. I’ve tried chicken shawarma and was quite good. Tables in front need to be cleaned more..."
David Chitanava
"I love Muncheez and have been going there for years and have been tipping the employees on my card for years. I love their employees and how hard..."
Omidah Mansori
"The cheese beef manaish was the best, it would have been easy 10/10 if it gad more meat. The chicken manaish were good but the lettuce brings the..."
zwawe xm
"I loved their food. But the sitting area is pathetic almost like they try extra hard that no one sits or even stands. But the food outstanding. A..."
Asad Shahjehan
"The food was so delicious. It’s like I was in the Middle East! Very nice staff. Highly..."
faris mukhlus
"came here a while ago and picked up a delivery order to eat outside. food is spectacular, really enjoyed the sweet nutella crepes they offered. the..."
dasha f
"Best shawarma in DC. The platter was delicious 😋 and Crepes sweet and soft. Staff was kind and..."
Lorena Ortega
"Very mediocre. Lamb shawarma was good. But chicken was dry. Too much bread in the shawarma. Outside seats and tables were..."
jehan moussa
"Darwin was the only employee in the store that really felt like he cared about the customers. Great service and quality. Will come back again. Darwin..."
dd ss
"This place is pretty delicious, although I would not recommend if you do not like spicy at all. The Falafel wrap was pretty good, a bit spicy and..."
Elena Thier
"Muncheez restaurant is fantastic! Abbas made a mouthwatering beef shawarma that was juicy and perfectly balanced. The hummus, falafel, and tabbouleh..."
Steven A
"Hands-down one of the best shawarma joints I've been to. Great customer experience. Most important was the quality of food. Fresh ingredients, juicy..."
P. Spence
Figs Fine Food
77/100 (36 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
"A very pleasantt place. My wife, our dog, and I had a very pleasant and satisfactory meal on a lovely fall day. We ordered Balila and Harira soups,..."
Max48dog
"Yummm!. There are not many restaurants in DC where you get a chance to interact with the head chef. Figs is one of those rare places. Head chef Reem..."
Summer
"DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!. I love FIGS FINE FOODS in dc. i went there one time once my freinds introduced me and i have continued going back it is one of..."
Tarek Azoury
"The Best Middle Eastern In DC!!!. Figs has the best middle eastern cuisine in DC with plenty of vegetarian selection. The bastilla (chick pea soup)..."
Abk
"So good!. I love Figs! Two summers ago I lived in Georgetown for an internship and this restaurant was introduced to me by my landlady. ..."
Slinky
"We found Figs by chance. It’s easy to overlook, tucked away on the sunken level of a small strip of storefronts in the Palisades. But, for reasons..."
Antoinette Ego
"Update: Service seems to be back in good shape. Food is still well worth it. I used to be a big fan - tonight when I went for dinner, I had an awful..."
Christopher Niebylski
"This restaurant is amazing! Must try the chicken curry and baba ganoush with pomegranate. Everything was fresh and really good quality. Service was..."
Mai Dolinh
"Fresh and authentic - we love the taste of the Mediterranean on the..."
Allan Freedman
"Good..."
Sami Youch
Micho's Lebanese Grill
73/100 (127 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Fast Food
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
"the chicken shawarma was great and the cold beer goes well with it. Its a small outlet which seems to thrive on takeaways more than dine-in. its just..."
Shyam Sundar
"Micho's is a great spot for Lebanese fast food-shawarma, fries, and wraps of all kinds. Every dish is made to order in front of you, and you can..."
Brittany Puller
"This is a casual place where sandwiches and salads are made to order. Try my favorite, the "Micho's Wrap." Unlike some ethnic places which say they..."
Leo Shock
"Nice people, excellent food. I really enjoyed our visit. It was the first time for me, but others said it's always excellent and recommended it...."
John Blair
"Loved everything about this place! Lived in the Middle East for 7 yrs so always looking for good middle eastern food state side. The food was..."
Deborah Hiser
"Food is exceptional always. I come here everyday to get my falafel wrap. Day by day it taste better and I couldn't ask for more. I recommend michos..."
Joe Green
"If you want the true Lebanese shawarma experience then you definitely need to come to this place. This is as close to authentic Lebanese shawarma you..."
Raymond Abdallah
"This place is the best place to try the middle eastern or the arabic food, Shawarma, Falafel, Kabob so great. They really deserve 7 stars. They are..."
Rula Bashi
"The best Chicken Shawarma I ever had in U.S......& I'm from Saudi Arabia & believe me I know a thing or two about shawarma :).....word of advice..."
Waqas Nasar
"4 sandwiches two chicken two lamb it was the taset I miss from home almost I I was back in Bierut ...but the shawarma from Damascus no one yet has..."
Wassem Albacha
"I got a delicious chicken shawarma from this restaurant. I would love to come again. Also, I received a special respect from the..."
Saleh Al Faheid
"I love to get my veggie fix on their very large platter of falafel roasted veggies. It is a favorful meal in a casual..."
Renate Mitchell
"Great food ! Authentic# good service but if you in the evening only one person, so there will be a..."
Yididan Abebe
"Awesome place! Very welcome and charming customer service. Happy hour all day and the food is..."
Alejandro Jurado Hidalgo
"My first experience. Yummy food. I didn't expect such flavor. Friendly genuine..."
N W
"Well seasoned meats with good grill flavor. Best freakin' fries on H St..."
melissa johnson
"Best Lebanese restaurant to go to in washington. You get the real lebanese taste made with exclusive..."
Suzanne Nawwar