Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2971 reviews

What Christina Chedid doesn't like about Mama Ayesha's Restaurant:
Marrakesh was the better food and experience, with belly dancers, but that closed. Went there with my Arabic classmates, but it was served family style and you had to dig in with your hands. It was an experience for germophobes. View all feedback. What Christopher Yandell likes about Mama Ayesha's Restaurant:
I visited Mama Ayesha’s for a friend’s birthday and it was a great experience. The food and ambiance were great. Every dish had the perfect amount of seasoning and flavor. We went on a Tuesday night, and there was only one other party dining while we were there. Overall, the experience was great besides our waiter who was a bit rude. He walked away from us while we were ordering on multiple occasions which rubbed me... View all feedback.

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Menu
4.8 ★ from 13 reviews
Jaime
09.11.2017 - 12:10

Nice inside, quite ornate Wednesday night, not too busy We started with a bottle of white wine, which was fine.

Sidney
09.11.2017 - 12:10

I believe everyone who posts reviews on this site comes across the following internal conflict sooner or later: do I post a review about that neighborhood

Elmore
09.11.2017 - 12:10

I had walked past Mama Ayesha's for years on my way back and forth to Adams Morgan, but only just recently stopped in.

מוניק
19.01.2023 - 17:39

Astonishing waiter. the experience was made and that was also quite great.

Katrina
19.01.2023 - 17:39

Fantastic food and wonderful service. the personal was very attentive and patient with our order. the food was quickly brought to the table and was delightful.

Mama Ayesha's restaurant in DC has received mixed reviews from customers. While some have found the food to be excellent with perfect seasoning and flavors, others have had negative experiences. One group encountered a mouse running around the restaurant, leading to a disrespectful response from the hostess. Another group experienced slow service and difficulties splitting the bill for a large party. Despite these issues, some customers have praised the Mediterranean cuisine, fresh ingredients, and friendly service. The restaurant seems to offer a unique dining experience, blending traditional dishes with a cozy ambiance. If you can overlook the occasional misstep, Mama Ayesha's may be worth a visit for those looking to try authentic Palestinian cuisine in the DC area.

Opentable
4.3 ★ from 628 reviews
Lorenzo
22.09.2023 - 14:00

Amazing waiter. Made the experience. And the food was pretty great, too.

DeeW
22.09.2023 - 14:00

Fantastic food and wonderful service. The staff was very attentive and patient with our ordering. Food was brought to the table quickly and was delightful.

Mirella
22.09.2023 - 14:00

Great food, although it is a bit a hidden, the food is well worth it. I went for lunch (Friday) and the restaurant was quite lively, I’d recommend Helen’s salad...

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Dan's
22.09.2023 - 14:00

It was my responsibility to arrange for 12 colleagues to have an informal business dinner. Having never been to the restaurant, I visited it before making a fin...

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Mirella
22.09.2023 - 14:00

This restaurant is one of my favorites for Middle Eastern cuisine. The food is very good. I ordered vegetarian koosa, which was excellent. More importantly, the...

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Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 202 reviews
Christina
11.08.2023 - 04:04

Marrakesh was the better food and experience, with belly dancers, but that closed. Went there with my Arabic classmates, but it was served family style and you...

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Nicolas
11.08.2023 - 04:04

Delicious food! Cocktails were a bit light.Food: 5/5

Cristina
11.08.2023 - 04:04

Great and fresh food! Place is ample with very confortable seats, ambience is great for big and small groups, not a super noisy place so is great for talking an...

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Robin
11.08.2023 - 04:04

Great service at the start and then we felt forgotten about as others arrived. We were a parry of 10. Had to wait forever to pay and splitting up the bill was a...

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Fouad
11.08.2023 - 04:04

The food was mostly delicious. We ordered a bunch of mezzas and the only thing that came out poor was the tabouleh which was very dry. The labneh, foule, kibbeh...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1547 reviews
Christopher
24.07.2023 - 19:25

I visited Mama Ayesha’s for a friend’s birthday and it was a great experience. The food and ambiance were great. Every dish had the perfect amount of seasoning...

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Murtaza
24.07.2023 - 19:25

Great atmosphere and service. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful, and leaves plenty room for conversation. I got the Arak, Mashawi and Arabic Coffee to end wi...

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Abdul
24.07.2023 - 19:25

Great Restaurant! Food portions are balanced. Taste was amazing! Love the history of the restaurant.

Ree
24.07.2023 - 19:25

First time to try but not last, I like the malfofo mahshi and maklobah very delicious and fresh. Thanks

Kamal
24.07.2023 - 19:25

One of the best mediterranean restaurants in DC. Excellent food, prices, and hospitality. I recommend the Palestinian-owned restaurant for food lovers! The plac...

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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 4 reviews
Salman
25.11.2023 - 07:25

Ambience is on point. Main course is well made , fresh and tasty. We had grill platter and loin chops the loin chops were particularly tasty and cooked to perfe...

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Jarrod
25.11.2023 - 07:25

I visited Mama Ayesha?s for a friend?s birthday and it was a great experience. The food and ambiance were great. Every dish had the perfect amount of seasoning...

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Salman
25.11.2023 - 07:25

Mama Ayesha is a really nice Arabic restaurant. It has great ambience. Service was fast, and my waiter, Alex, was attentive. I expected my meal portion to be la...

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Salman
25.11.2023 - 07:25

Fantastic food! You can taste the freshness and authenticity. Everything is prepared upon ordering. There are ample vegetarian options. The halloumi is worth tr...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 577 reviews
Fernando
14.06.2023 - 06:46

We have the mulambry and the eggplants and the ground beef that both came with a bed of rice. The lamb was so tender that it fell from the bone...

Susan
14.06.2023 - 06:46

I see the attraction to the place. It feels like your neighbor's house is eating on Tuesday night. Flavors of the Middle East presents you as...

Augustin
14.06.2023 - 06:46

This place is beautiful! It's a classic DC spot that's a bit from the mess of Adam's Morgan. The food is good, tasteful. It's a bit on the Pricier...

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