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Albi Washington Reviews
The absolute best meal I've ever had in DC.
The chef is one of a kind and you can tell really cares about the quality of food coming to the table. Our server, Laith, was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about each dish and drink ordered. The ambiance is calm and cool. 10/10 recommend!
I've been to Albi twice now and its just so.
damn. good. They are so consistently impeccable. The staff is welcoming and really help to walk you through the menu. From the sommelier talking through the regional wines, to our waiter making sure our meal was balanced with snacks, dumplings and pr
We visited Albi a mere few days after returning from an
We visited Albi a mere few days after returning from an extended trip to the middle east, and I can say, without a doubt, fine dining in Albi is every bit as good as in Kuwait, Bahrain, or the UAE, with the added bonus of enjoying a glass of wine or
The food and ambiance at Albi are outstanding.
But there are two factors that I cannot negate: 1. After 5 years, it is still incredibly difficult (but not impossible) to get a table in the dining room between 6 pm-9 pm. 2. Albi is very expensive, and a bit overpriced compared to similar establish
This was one of my favorite food experiences ever.
The aesthetic and ambiance when you walk in is homely and welcoming. When we were seated, the server gave us a great explanation of the menu. We ordered the following: 1. Sfeeha which was a small lamb meat stick/mini pie with toom (garlic spread)
Awesome food
We were lucky enough to snag a reservation during a planned trip to the area. Once seated, service was impeccable. Food items were all delicious. Desert was the best knafeh I had ever tasted. We had a perfect wine pairing. I would have given then fi
Incredible dining experience here at Albi.
I did the tasting menu and wine pairing which both ended up being awesome choices. My taste buds went on a magical roller coaster ride throughout the meal and my belly was very happy. All of the staff were extremely friendly and provided amazing serv
Do it.
It was the best meal I've had in the DMV and would go over and over again if I could. We did the tasting menu during thanksgiving and they incorporated fall flavors so beautifully into all the food. Service was excellent, drinks were great and o
This is our second time at Albi for my fiancé's birthday.
It's his favorite place, and I completely agree, because it never disappoints! Friendly staff, beautiful design, and impeccable food and drinks.
Absolutely phenomenal.
We only managed to get last-minute seats in the Bar Room instead of the main Dining Room, but honestly, it didn't matter -- the space was still beautiful, intimate, and felt like part of the experience. The food blew us away: - Sfeeha (meat pie
Was lucky to get in on a Thursday night - just myself -
Was lucky to get in on a Thursday night - just myself - seated at the bar. You take what you get when you don't plan ahead. No matter though; the staff at the bar were impeccable and extremely engaging. Though I haven't had the pleasur
We had a phenomenal meal at Albi.
Definitely the best middle eastern restaurant in DC and probably the best we have ever had (and we are big fans of all Middle East/med cuisines). Really creative a delicious vegetarian options. If I had one criticism (and this is really just sort of
So captivating!
This is a great spot for a memorable evening, full of delicious food and very thoughtful presentation. We did the tasting menu, and were super excited by the prospect of something selected by the kitchen. Each course was just perfect in terms of the
Amazing meal and glad I listened to local recommendation
Fantastic. Pricey meal for a solo trip but best meal I have had in DC. Ever. Fantastic mix of flavors and very unique to the other fine dining. Staff was friendly and informative. I did the sofra tasting menu and so happy I did. Spread was so co
Albi is a gem of a restaurant.
I don’t know where to start from. The royal treatment they gave us, the food, the space? Gabby, The manager and hostess was incredible all along. She made the experience so much more memorable because of the service she gave us prior to arriving as
For the vast majority of restaurants, they are simply
For the vast majority of restaurants, they are simply places to eat, but a few elevate to "an experience". Albi is one of those rare gems where the combination of food quality, service and ambiance can take a standard gathering of frien
We truly enjoyed our visit - The ambience, food and drinks
We truly enjoyed our visit - The ambience, food and drinks exceed expectations and made for a wonderful date night experience. MD Crab humid, Soujek humus, Baba Ganoush, Fattoush, and Embered Beets were quite delish. Hands-down one of the best pi
Incredible experience at Albi and I plan to go back the
Incredible experience at Albi and I plan to go back the next time I'm in DC. Everything we had was good but the mushroom hummus, eggplant hummus, Sfeeha, and Lamb were an absolute must! (Pretty much named everything haha) we received great service fr
Albi was awesome.
It lived up to its reputation. I visited on a Wednesday evening at 7 PM with four people. We debated getting the Sofra Menu (tasting menu) or ordering a la carte. The Sofra menu did not seem like a good value, since it didn't list any specifics and
What an amazing experience.
I'm Palestinian and was proud to see the Palestinian heritage in almost every meal! Michelin star well deserved indeed; food was fabulous. Service was exceptional and the atmosphere was homey! We came out as a group of three and had to reserve well i
What can I say.
.. This is, hands down, one of the best dining experiences you'll ever have. Really cool vibe and the service was outstanding. We went with the Sofra option, which is essentially a chefs tasting menu where they bring you the best off their menu, pl
Got food poising! Staff sucks, don't believe these reviews
Got food poising! Staff sucks, don't believe these reviews food looks nothing like the photos. I have had better Mediterranean food from the Pita Pit! Chefs cooking were not wearing gloves, mask or hair nets found a hair in my rice!
We did the sofra tasting as a belated anniversary dinner.
They were able to accommodate me as a vegetarian which was awesome! It is definitely a lot of food so make sure you're hungry. Staff were pleasant and attentive, and every course was fantastic.
Truly a spectacular dining experience! I did the Sofra
Truly a spectacular dining experience! I did the Sofra tasting and every dish was so well-done. The service was also great and the staff was kind in explaining everything. I would definitely come again to celebrate a special occasion.
Incredible service and good.
Everything was so nicely organized. Definitely get the lamb! 10/10 recommend for a high-class experience.
Orgazmic
I will make it quick. Is it expensive? Oh, yeah. But of was one of the best dining experiences I ever had in my life (not just DC, or the USA). We ate at the Hearth (Chef's) table where the food was cooked right in front of us. The dishes were exquis
Exquisite
From the time we walked through the door to time we left was a pleasurable experience. Not pretentious but classy, warm and inviting…everything from aroma, aesthetics and ambiance. Chef creates a dining experience that stays true to the regional
I had the pleasure of having one of the best dining
I had the pleasure of having one of the best dining experiences here 2 weeks ago. The restaurant itself is very intimate in size, but beautifully designed. The kitchen is open and faces the dining area for an added open experience touch. I went with
Incredible restaurant.
The service is amazing and the food is even better. This is the perfect spot for a special occasion. The food is flavorful and plated incredibly. I couldn't recommend the Sofra enough. I think this restaurant perfectly encapsulates middle eastern cui
The food was sublime.
The service was first class and the atmosphere was very pleasant. I would definitely come back again
That may have been the best dining experience of my life!!
That may have been the best dining experience of my life!! My husband and I are beyond full and beyond happy we had the opportunity to experience such an outstanding dining experience! We also reserved a special table inside the kitchen so we got t
This is an update to my review from 2020, which is mostly
This is an update to my review from 2020, which is mostly focused on the unfriendly welcome and service we initially received. My reservation was for a party of 5 and all but one person arrived on time. We were seated and immediately the waitress d
Yummy, great Palestinian food.
I come here every time I get my nails done and Navy yard, and if I'm lucky when yellow is open, I go there in the mornings for coffee and treats.
Albi is okay.
The ambiance is nice but the no walk in concept when tables are open is weird to me. The food was just okay. It's on the expensive side and I didn't get the wow factor! Not sure if it's trendy and that is why it's sustained all these years but I
I will be dreaming of this meal until I return for my next
I will be dreaming of this meal until I return for my next dining experience. I am so impressed with the vegan options here, the friendliness of the staff, and the overall experience. I did not make a reservation and luckily scored a seat at the ba
When I visited DC recently, I wanted to take my hostess
When I visited DC recently, I wanted to take my hostess with the mostess to dinner. As we both like the finer things in life when it comes to dining and cocktails, I let her pick. She selected Albi, a Michelin-starred restaurant honoring Chef Michael
Certainly worth the wait given I had to book a reservation
Certainly worth the wait given I had to book a reservation for two people about 3 weeks out (to be honest I completely forgot about it until I got sent the reminder) Ended up doing the Sofra menu since I wanted to get a sense of what was what. I thi
Dinner in Washington, DC
Wow this place is hard to snag reservations on weekends—finally was able to secure Friday evening reservations for 2! Arrived a bit early so we grabbed a drink at the bar—the Za’atar-Tini (vodka) and The Stronghold (bourbon) were tasty, we enj
Delicious! Chef Star holds true to standards at this restaurant, food was so fresh and scrumptious. Service was great .
We were visiting from Oregon and friends who live in DC highly recommended Albi and made reservations for us. We had no idea what to order and they ended up ordering for the table. The food was amazing…we sampled so many things off of the menu;
Fabulous!
We had dinner last week at Albi - the three of us agreed it was one of the very best all time dining experiences we have had. We were not familiar with the food and our server was terrific explaining dishes and giving us recommendations. We share
One of the Best Restaurants in DC
A fantastic spot for couples/friends/colleagues. Highly recommend doing the Sofra where the chef prepares food for your table.
Unbelievable service and the food is sooo good! We've
Unbelievable service and the food is sooo good! We've wanted to try this restaurant for so long and finally made ot
Did the chefs table experience and it was wonderful!!!
Did the chefs table experience and it was wonderful!!! Would recommend 10/10 on food quality, service, and ambiance. Perfect portions in each plate of the pre-fixed menu, paced over 2.5 hours. Cocktails are also great. Will be back!
The tasting menu at Albi was a great way to celebrate a
The tasting menu at Albi was a great way to celebrate a special occasion.We had dinner on the early side which was good because the restaurant was very light and airy work a vote of the woods burning oven. Plus, it was quiet for most of our meal. A
The food here really blew my socks off.
I'm new to the area and Albi was probably the best restaurant experience I've had in DC. Every dish was amazing- delicious, beautifully presented, well executed. My only complaints are that the tasting menu was really slow paced - we waited what felt
Good to try once
Been there several months back to celebrate friend's birthday. We were 3 gents and booked for tasting menu because that was the only option while we were doing online booking. So we were under impression that tasting menu is all they serve considerin
4.5, rounding up. This is the kind of place that I'm drawn
4.5, rounding up. This is the kind of place that I'm drawn to and the menu is exciting to me. My better half joined me with high expectations and a willing spirit, which is all I can ask for, as it's definitely not his jam. Hostesses were kind enough
Amazing meal! My husband and I started with the sfeeha
Amazing meal! My husband and I started with the sfeeha (open-face lamb pie with tahini), which may have been our favorite bite of the night. The mushroom hummus with pita made me mad at other hummuses. Why aren't they this good?? Then the sweet 'n su
Beautiful place,great environment,very pleasant
Beautiful place,great environment,very pleasant people,,versatile food! We had an amazing experience with this restaurant and we will surely go back
We came for the Chef's Table and sat at the Hearth Table in
We came for the Chef's Table and sat at the Hearth Table in the kitchen. My wife who is a pretty picky eater entertained me with going and was cautiously optimistic. She ended up loving everything we ate, even though it was outside of her comfort zon
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