Albi is exceptional! Such a great evening with amazing food. The only, and very small, issue we had was the volume in the restaurant. We had a hard time hearing the server a few times. Nonetheless the food was fantastic and the wine pairing really topped the evening off.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yeri Lee
Kibbeh was so good…and bbq lamb is amazing too!! Subtle scent unlike a commercial barbecue paste. Service was amazing, and the food came out in reasonable time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Batata Harra, Lamb Kebab
Daniel Shaffer
One of my favorite dining experiences ever. Delicious family-style platters and so many interesting flavor combinations. The lamb belly in particular was incredible. The only negative point is we struggled to hear some of the servers describing the dishes as they were served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
stephanie pettus
Best dinner I have ever had! Drinks were so delicious! The meal was spectacular! Just Spectacular! It was an explosion of flavors! The staff was attentive and amazing! I can’t wait to go back!!
Highly recommend the sofra tasting menu. Exceptional service and dinner experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rhonda Henderson
We had an absolutely amazing experience at Albi. The hostesses greeted me by name when I walked in, and the service was excellent until I collected my to-go bag from them on the way out.
Every bite was divine, full of expected and unexpected flavors. When my partner had questions about the gin, our server asked the bar manager. When they didn't have pineapple juice for the drink, they obtained a small carafe from the restaurant next door!
The kitchen is open for you to view, and chat with the sous chef. Special shout out to our server, Gunner, who was just lovely to talk with and made our experience that much more memorable.
We are excited to return, and bring visiting family to enjoy this incredible restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Nguyen
One of the best restaurants I’ve dined at in DC in a very long time. In a crowd of overpriced restaurants that seem to always miss the mark, Albi shines bright.
I've been eager to try Albi even before it earned its Michelin star, and we finally had the chance last night for my birthday.
We started with the safeeha, a delicious and satisfying appetizer. Next, we indulged in the BBQ wareq dawali, where the tender lamb belly elevated the grape leaves to a new level of flavor. The stuffed lota pumpkin was a unique and flavorful dish, unlike anything we'd tried before.
Unfortunately, our main course, the masakhan chicken, was a huge disappointment. While the grilled chicken was tasty, the onions on the bread were overly flavored and bitter, making it difficult to enjoy. While the chef was able to elevate all the other traditional dishes, this one fell far the mark. We were surprised by the quality, especially considering the price. Despite bringing this issue to the waiter's attention, no corrective action was taken, leaving a disappointing note on the evening.
To end on a sweeter note, we tried the frozen helva bar, which was good but lacked a certain wow factor.
While the overall experience was largely positive, I probably won't be returning.
This might be the single best restaurant in DC. Eating here was like being in a dream. I cannot give enough complements to the team at Albi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elena Kulakova
The food was delicious but not above my expectations, I mean no wow effect. The staff was polite and nice. I ordered sfeeha and wood-baked shush barak and small bites for dessert, black tea - lady lavender. I loved the restay vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Julia Tavlas
Worth the hype! Going to Albi is always such a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Daigle
I’ve dined here many times and return because not only is the food and beverage top-notch and the atmosphere lovely, but the hospitality and regard for guests is second to none in the city. William, the manager, is a standout and the one time I had a less than stellar experience, he was kind and went above and beyond to make it right. 10/10 will return again and again.
Albi is exceptional! Such a great evening with amazing food. The only, and very small, issue we had was the volume in the restaurant. We had a hard time hearing the server a few times. Nonetheless the food was fantastic and the wine pairing really topped the evening off.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kibbeh was so good…and bbq lamb is amazing too!! Subtle scent unlike a commercial barbecue paste. Service was amazing, and the food came out in reasonable time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Batata Harra, Lamb Kebab
One of my favorite dining experiences ever. Delicious family-style platters and so many interesting flavor combinations. The lamb belly in particular was incredible. The only negative point is we struggled to hear some of the servers describing the dishes as they were served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best dinner I have ever had! Drinks were so delicious! The meal was spectacular! Just Spectacular! It was an explosion of flavors! The staff was attentive and amazing! I can’t wait to go back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cookies, Lettuce Wraps, Baklava, Lamb Kebab
So so delicious and unique. And they were so accommodating for nut allergy and gluten free (celiac). Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A truly decadent and flavourful meal with the loveliest service. Thank you so much.
Parking: Parking could not have been easier in the nearby lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Molasses, Coal Fired Mushroom Hummus
Highly recommend the sofra tasting menu. Exceptional service and dinner experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an absolutely amazing experience at Albi. The hostesses greeted me by name when I walked in, and the service was excellent until I collected my to-go bag from them on the way out.
Every bite was divine, full of expected and unexpected flavors. When my partner had questions about the gin, our server asked the bar manager. When they didn't have pineapple juice for the drink, they obtained a small carafe from the restaurant next door!
The kitchen is open for you to view, and chat with the sous chef. Special shout out to our server, Gunner, who was just lovely to talk with and made our experience that much more memorable.
We are excited to return, and bring visiting family to enjoy this incredible restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants I’ve dined at in DC in a very long time. In a crowd of overpriced restaurants that seem to always miss the mark, Albi shines bright.
Best dishes are:
Coal-fired mushroom hummus
Smoked goat awarma hummus
Barbecue lamb kebab
If nothing else, get one of the hummus’ above and the kebab. You will leave stuffed and happy.
Will absolutely return to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kebobs, Coal Fired Mushroom Hummus
I've been eager to try Albi even before it earned its Michelin star, and we finally had the chance last night for my birthday.
We started with the safeeha, a delicious and satisfying appetizer. Next, we indulged in the BBQ wareq dawali, where the tender lamb belly elevated the grape leaves to a new level of flavor. The stuffed lota pumpkin was a unique and flavorful dish, unlike anything we'd tried before.
Unfortunately, our main course, the masakhan chicken, was a huge disappointment. While the grilled chicken was tasty, the onions on the bread were overly flavored and bitter, making it difficult to enjoy. While the chef was able to elevate all the other traditional dishes, this one fell far the mark. We were surprised by the quality, especially considering the price. Despite bringing this issue to the waiter's attention, no corrective action was taken, leaving a disappointing note on the evening.
To end on a sweeter note, we tried the frozen helva bar, which was good but lacked a certain wow factor.
While the overall experience was largely positive, I probably won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frozen Halva Bar
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This might be the single best restaurant in DC. Eating here was like being in a dream. I cannot give enough complements to the team at Albi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious but not above my expectations, I mean no wow effect. The staff was polite and nice. I ordered sfeeha and wood-baked shush barak and small bites for dessert, black tea - lady lavender. I loved the restay vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Worth the hype! Going to Albi is always such a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve dined here many times and return because not only is the food and beverage top-notch and the atmosphere lovely, but the hospitality and regard for guests is second to none in the city. William, the manager, is a standout and the one time I had a less than stellar experience, he was kind and went above and beyond to make it right. 10/10 will return again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Pie, Lamb Kebobs, Coal Fired Mushroom Hummus
We got the tasting menu and all the courses were on point.
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