Albi

If this isn’t one of the best meals you’ve ever eaten then you may need to re-evaluate your life. We sat at the hearth table, so we undoubtedly got more food and attention; however, every single bite was delicious and every staff member was incredibly attentive and dedicated to our experience. This is not your average tasting menu—the portions are generous and satiating. The unique cocktails were also incredible. They even gave us some bites and Palestinian olive oil to go. I’ve eaten at several renowned Michelin star restaurants but I’ve got to say this was probably the most fun and satisfying.

After a long wait, I finally secured a reservation at Albi DC, and I was genuinely excited to try it given all the awards and glowing reviews. The restaurant itself has a warm, modern atmosphere that makes a great first impression. I opted for the chef’s tasting menu, which consisted of five courses and was a generous amount of food. Albi also offers an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. I chose the wine pairing, which included four different wines from the West Bank and Lebanon—an interesting and well-curated selection. I also tried several types of arak, which were intense, bold, and quite impressive. Unfortunately, the food itself was a major letdown. From start to finish, the dishes were overwhelmingly salty and lacked distinct or memorable flavors. To make matters worse, the ser

We visited Albi on December 30th, and it was the perfect way to cap off the year. This Middle Eastern restaurant delivered the best meal we’ve ever had. Even surpassing our experiences abroad. The food was exciting, the service was impeccable, especially thanks to Eric, who made our experience truly special. The atmosphere was gorgeous—one of the most beautiful dining spots we’ve been to. We’ll definitely return and explore more. Highly recommended!

The most gracious experience is waiting for you at Albi. I had the sheer privilege and opportunity to come up finding an availability on our only night in DC. Laith, Alex, and Diane were so kind and pleasant throughout our coursing tour. This restaurant is an absolute treat! As I was being lead down a road of delicious food, we were checked on throughout to ensure we enjoyed our experience, by the end I had not one inch of space left. Laith curated our experience with genuine care. Thank you Albi for a wonderful evening.

We recently went for the Hearth experience, which we were excited for and it was even better than we could have hoped. One of the most unique delicious tastings I have ever been to, with great service and an incredible wine pairing. The only minor note I have is I expected at least one Levantine wine in the pairing (I know they have a separate Levantine wine experience, but just given that it is one of the things they’re known for) and there wasn’t any, however the wines were amazing! The cocktails were also the best we had on our trip. Will be back!