Lebanese Restaurants near Arlington, VA

“I was in Arlington an hour early for an appointment and I was hungry. I walked into and Ma Sha Allah!!!!“

“Had food delivered, the quinoa bowl with chicken was delicious. The lemon olive oil dressing was refreshing. The hummus trio was also, very good, I wish they had an option to order a single hummus, as the ground beef, pine nut hummus stood out. The hummus platter comes with pita and pita chips, I don't eat gluten, so I cut up some cucumber and also used the lemon potatoes. My son said the pita chips and breadwere good...
The lemon potatoes were yummy, however, due to the composition of the take out container, the oil leaked through and was a bit of a mess. I will save those for dine in, rather than take out.
I wish there was a easy to modify the bowl, I should not eat cabbage and would have liked to remove that from the bowl.“

“They’ve ruined me for Lebanese food anywhere else lol“

“They’ve ruined me for Lebanese food anywhere else lol“

“What a nice experience! From the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely welcomed. The owner was incredibly kind, friendly, and positive, and his warm personality made the visit even more enjoyable. The food was fresh, clean, and had that comforting homemade feel that is so hard to find these days. I especially appreciated how welcoming the uncle was, he made everyone feel like family. Good food, great atmosphere ( Morocco was playing and won!), and nice people. I enjoyed my meal and will be coming back again. 🙂“

“They’ve ruined me for Lebanese food anywhere else lol“

“This restaurant was recommended by a good friend who is Lebanese-American. Having lived in Beirut myself for a couple years, I was immediately transported back to the wonderful restaurants around Beirut. I love that everything is served family style - we got the fattoush, cheese rolls, potatoes, and hummus. For mains we both got the shish taouk - of course this came with the yummy fluffy garlic! I also got a glass of Kefraya red wine. I miss Lebanese wines! The staff was helpful and pleasant. The ambience was quiet and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for authentic fine Lebanese dining. Thank you for a delicious experience!“

“Delicious foods, Good atmosphere“

“We had a wonderful breakfast this morning! The Beirut Breakfast, the Rose Water Latte, and Shaksura were all fabulous and the staff was lovely, friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!“

“Lamb chops steak is delicious! The fried potatoes were delicious! Brusselsprouts with fruit jam sweet and appetizing! His family's Pitabread can continue indefinitely“

“Dining at Albi was a special experience. We were lucky enough to book the Hearth table and watched the kitchen interact and prepare the food. The warmth and hospitality of the staff, not just with the diners, but with each other was sincerely heartwarming. Every dish was amazing and there was not a single thing we disliked. My personal favorites were the crab, dates and lamb with cinnamon. This is probably one of my favorite Michelin experiences and Albi deserves all the accolades given to it and more.

Edit to add: they had the best morning after goodie bag of all the Michelin restaurants!“

“An amazing dining experience!“

“Did the cocktail mixing class. Great food and awesome experience!“

“We were looking for unique dining experiences while on vacation in DC and this place did not disappoint!! Excellent food, large portions, and great staff. Would definitely come here again if we’re ever back in the area.“

“Really good. Went for a girls night. Got like all the mezze and a bunch of cocktails and the lamb for the table. Everything was Amazing. Standouts were chicken skewers and beef carpaccio. O m g. The carpaccio. Omg. Tiffany our server was so awesome and nice and prompt and really really sweet we liked her a LOT. Tableside Martini was unlike any i had before. Cantelope to spain cocktail was a hit. Would def go back. Super cute on the inside with super comfortable chairs and not too loud or too quiet. I was really really happy“

“Delicious everything!!! I usually make my own tabouleh, but there’s is so great I get it from Muncheez. And the labne is the best. My daughter loves the shawarmas. Love the drinks too!!!“

“soujouk is one of the best sandwiches i ever ate at this restaurant highly recomanded“

“Excellent food and service!!!“

“Good portion size. it's a convenient concept if you need to eat with a group of friends with different preferences and restrictions. The place was a bit untidy after a seemingly busy day, but that's the only downside. I appreciate the outdoor seating and a spacious, clean bathroom.“

“Without a doubt, the best shawarma in the DMV area! The flavor is incredibly authentic, with that true Lebanese taste that's hard to find. Every bite is packed with flavor and made to perfection.

And don't even get me started on the chicken liver sandwich. OMG, it's absolutely amazing! If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out.

What makes the experience even better is the owner. He's always so polite, welcoming, and genuinely cares about his customers. Great food, great service, and great people. Highly highly highly highly highly recommended!“

“I have been multiple times, food is great but I am so disappointed that they don’t do belly dancing anymore. I wonder if they could do a small cover charge to help cover costs if that is the reason they don’t have belly dancers anymore.“

“Vera is probably the coolest place in DC! Not only is the food incredible but the environment, the staff and the vibe knows no rival in the city. My wife and I love the place so much we decided to have our wedding there and with the help of the amazing Milena we had the best time at our wedding. From the food, to the drinks, to the party, to every small detail, Milena, Fatema, Dusan and the entire Vera team made sure we would have the best day ever and we did. Whether just grabbing lunch or looking for a place to celebrate, this is where!“

“The octopus, sea scallops and the dish with the kale and butter beans were amazing! Every visit is an adventure for me. I also love the decor and the service“

“My first time having this type of food, and it was amazing! I don’t care for humus and theirs is amazing! Definitely will be back when I’m in town.“

“I have ordered many catered dinners from Lebtav Silver Spring for years! Bal consistently demonstrates outstanding customer service. Food is always delicious. I have never been disappointed by their shawarma, grapes leaves, fatayer. There are few places that can offer meals to diverse guests with food restrictions (halal, vegetarian, no seafood, etc) with such wonderful service, quality, and value.“

“Best fresh shawarma in the area. The flavor is in the mix of authentic spices and the wide toppings“

“Muncheez catered an event of mine. The food, service, presentation and attention to detail was perfect! MY client from Dubai were very pleased! They where able to set up a pop up shawarma station for 150 guests. Their partnership with Society for the alcohol service is a winning combination. Ali is just GREAT! I will be using them again!“

“This halal hidden gem is a must try. The only bad thing about it is how didnt i know about this place before?! I got a latte and the beef and eggs. Every bite wowed me. Do you know what makes me love a place? Of course not you have no idea who I am.

A place that takes risks. Not afraid to add spices and herbs. This cafe is not afraid to add their Lebanese flavors. Their bread was the best sub roll I've had in nova.

Excellent its a must try.“

“We just had my sons’ wedding rehearsal dinner at Villa Yara and it exceeded our and our guests expectations. The venue is superb, the food amazing and the staff amazing. This was one of those dining experiences you ask yourself how have I missed this place? There are not enough words to describe the excellence of Villa Yara. Do not overlook this restaurant for you will miss a great dining experience. Scott G.“

“It's not suprise that Shemali's Cafe is a DC go-to when it comes to Middle Easter Fare. There food is fresh and always on point. Their staff is friendly and professional. Highly recommend Shemali's Cafe!“

“The very best meat, spinach and cheese pies (fattayer) and kibbi, so good I had them at my wedding. I'm as Lebanese as they come, I've been eating this all my life, and hers is simply the best. The dough is unlike anything, thin yet with a flavorful body to it, and the meat spice (get the spicy one if available) and spinach filling just have to be tried. The eggplant salad and cabbage rolls are phenomenal too. Nabila is the sweetest person and the market always has great things. The homemade laban (yogurt) is the best yogurt I've ever had, which we eat with the meat and spinach pies. I always get the mejduul dates and namouurra when they're available.“

“Great time every time !!!!!🩷“