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Lebanese Restaurant$$$$
Woodley Park, Washington
"The hummus and lamb kebabs are so good!"(9 Tips)
"hummus and chicken shawarma"(11 Tips)
"my lamb kabob?!"(2 Tips)
"Nice gluten free menu, staff well educated in gluten free food"(3 Tips)
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- dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xionMay 28, 2017Now over 12+locations in&around DC,from their humble family owned restaurant beginnings,sit a spell to enjoy your meal,engage in lively convo w/the owner,he may just pop a wine his private collectionUpvote4Downvote
Jeff SApril 13, 2013Beautiful restaurant. Enjoyed it with kids from 6 to 12. Our waiter was very gracious and kept the kids happy with kabobs, shawarma, bread and salads. Shrimp Arak, Lamb Sharhat with sangria were nice.Upvote3Downvote
Heather DalbyMay 29, 2013Love that they have gluten free indicators on the menu and offer rice crackers. The baba ghanoush, shanklesh and virgin mojito were all fresh and tasty.Upvote3Downvote
Alexandre MunhozJanuary 21, 2023Sampler platter is a good pick. But that’s all. Lamb roast has a strong taste of old lamb, shawarma chicken has excessive cardamom. Prices are higher than it’s worth in a chain restaurant.
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Lisa FinnFebruary 27, 2015Try the "Chef's Platter" which has a sampling of all their traditional appetizers like homemade hommus, crisp spinach fatayer (puff pastry), and baba ghanoush served with fresh pita loaves to dip.UpvoteDownvote
Yasaman MahdianAugust 16, 2019Everything was really mediocre. I expected waay more. The most memorable part was the taste of olive oil! It was dreamy! But other than that; food, service, vibe and everything else was ordinary.
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Amanda AAugust 22, 2011Best place for dinner if you have Vegans in the group (or non-vegans)! Delicious food and great atmosphere. The Naan is so good, and they keep it coming! They also have free mouthwash in the bathroom!Upvote1Downvote
Ashley RoseMay 2, 2016Flavorful authentic food. Start with the trio of hummus, kebabs for your main. Don't get married to any beer on the menu though- they were missing a bunch.UpvoteDownvote
GinaMarch 11, 2016Oh my, freshly baked airy pita! And the 3 sauces, particularly the garlic sauce, is one of the best things I have ever had!UpvoteDownvote
Joe SolerOctober 28, 2013Great food and staff. Just a few minutes walk from the National Zoo and across the street from the Metro. Must try and experience.UpvoteDownvote
Sajad AmiriAugust 21, 2019It seems the owner of the restaurant is a old man because you can see a very old fashioned decoration. The taste of foods are not perfect. Prices in compare to Mediterranean cuisines are a bit high.UpvoteDownvote
Steven KApril 7, 2013Great place to come with large groups. Just share a bunch of appetizers. But make sure to make reservations beforehand, since it gets busy!UpvoteDownvote- David MorarAugust 29, 2014Chain restaurant, but great food. The hummus and chicken shawarma are fantastic (try the combo, amazing!)UpvoteDownvote
Jeffrey GlueckNovember 8, 2014Pumpkin fritters, hummus, warm pita, shawarma, warm olives, what's not to like?UpvoteDownvote- Sip With SocialitesDecember 27, 2014Skip this location! Tysons Galleria's service and quality is top of the line compared to Woodley. I had to ask for the zucchini and tomatoes for my lamb kabob?! Lamb, rice and onions?! Really???Upvote1Downvote
Saaya Rei RuizFebruary 28, 2015Never had Lebanese and now love it! Flavoring isn't overpowering!UpvoteDownvote
Daya TennilleMarch 22, 2012If u get wine, make sure they fill it up right the first time otherwise, they'll make sure u get another glass and give u more than enuf to get a tip. SmhUpvoteDownvote
CeCeGDecember 28, 2012Everything about this place is great. Leaving pleasantly relaxed and in a food coma.UpvoteDownvote
Tourah NainamkeNovember 26, 2014Feel yourself in Beirut or Zahle here! Especially their falafel.. Precious!!UpvoteDownvote
Didi McElroyNovember 17, 2013Great spot for a romantic dinner, I should know I proposed here!UpvoteDownvote
MarionDecember 3, 2016Whatever food you get, wash it down with some ayran (salted yogurt drink).UpvoteDownvote- Laura AskelinMarch 27, 2011Nice gluten free menu, staff well educated in gluten free foodUpvote1Downvote
Zahi AbdeinAugust 17, 2020Nothing shawarma about their shawarma. Just tasteless chicken and beef in a pita bread. Their menu is misleading & their beef and supposedly lamb shawarma is not on a rotisserie stick like they claim.UpvoteDownvote- Zahi AbdeinAugust 17, 2020Nothing shawarma about there shawarma. Just tasteless chicken and beef in a pita bread. Menu is misleading and their beef and supposedly lamb shawarma is not on a rotisserie stick like they claim.UpvoteDownvote
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014David Guas, chef of Bayou Bakery, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Cheese pies (Fatayer B'Jibne). Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Really like the chicken; atleast tastes fresh 😆😆UpvoteDownvote
Ms AkanaDecember 14, 2011Ramon the bartender and the policeman from Brooklyn said it was very good.UpvoteDownvote
Tom MacWrightMarch 30, 2014Tiny shot glasses of listerine near the bathrooms, very classyUpvoteDownvote
Oh, and be sure to grab an Almaza--a light Lebanese beer with great flavor.UpvoteDownvote
For a light but delicious takeout, try the hummus and falafel with the fresh made pita.UpvoteDownvote
Stephen HrutkaMarch 18, 2013Chicken schwarna salad was a bust, meat is dry like cardboardUpvoteDownvote
Brian PaceJune 5, 2014Got seated, waited 10 minutes for someone to come over. Everyone was gossiping in the back. We left.Upvote1Downvote
Liz PallattoOctober 19, 2011WARNING Pomegranate margarita tasty but seeds really nasty -- drink should be strained.UpvoteDownvote
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Authentic Lebanese cuisine with multiple locations in the DMV.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(202) 265-8681
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