Outstanding experience featuring delicious food, beautiful presentation, and excellent service…read more Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, creating a memorable evening that exceeded expectations and made us eager to return again soon.

We came to Gypsy Kitchen for our anniversary, and it was the perfect spot! The service was speedy…read moreand kind, and the decor/ambiance was beautiful. We ordered a bottle of the Cava, and four small plates, which was plenty of food. The mussels, labneh and Patatas bravas were all very generous portions. Labneh: 5/5, delicious, served with plenty of pita Patatas bravas: 5/5, with great flavor and crispy roasted potatoes Mussels: 4/5, generous portion size, and the sauce was very good but I wished the sauce was more white wine-based Tuna crudo: 5/5, not a ton of food but the flavor was absolutely delicious, very citrusy and fresh Labneh cheesecake: 4/5, served with a sauce that was a bit like cough syrup but otherwise absolutely delicious

Love love love this place. The food, the service, the ambiance! Everything is just so awesome. They…read morehave great options and everything tastes so fresh and delicious. I haven't tasted any other Mediterranean bowl that tastes this awesome. I even got extra chicken on the side and the spices just hit right. The falafels were also so light, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Highly recommend this place!

By the beard of Zeus, this establishment is amazing! As soon as I walked in, I felt as if I were…read morewalking the hallowed halls of the Parthenon itself! The food is wonderful, the service is amazing and the ambiance is pitch-perfect. Not since the great Acropolis have I seen such wonder! Not since the Bacchanalian revels in Knossos Palace have I tasted such perfection! A+

I treated my friend to brunch after seeing all the hype on TikTok, Yelp, and Instagram, and it…read moreabsolutely lived up to it! This was easily one of the most entertaining brunches I've experienced in the DMV, while still maintaining an upscale vibe. From the singer taking special requests during brunch to the live entertainment afterward, drummers, dancers, and a saxophonist turning things into a full brunch party...we were thoroughly entertained from start to finish. What really stood out, though, was that the food matched the energy. At some places, you get great entertainment but mediocre food - not here. Everything was beautifully presented, served at the perfect temperature, and genuinely delicious. My friend was so impressed with her birthday celebration that she thanked me for days afterward. The service was impeccable, the space is stunning with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments, and despite how busy it was, it somehow still felt warm and welcoming. If you're in the mood to get dressed up, enjoy an upscale brunch, celebrate a special occasion, or impress someone on a date, this is definitely the place. I'm already looking forward to my next brunch party here!

Gorgeous restaurant! I felt very underdressed but I loved the vibrant atmosphere…read more STARTER: Prosciutto - very large portion, had plenty to take home, thinly sliced and addictive ENTREE: Hanger Steak Au Poivre $56 10 oz black angus hanger steak, pomme frites & green beans, green peppercorn sauce *I really enjoyed the steak but I didn't finish it because I polished off 2 trays of bread by myself...andddd I don't regret it. COCKTAILS: Smoked Old Fashioned $18 BB Bourbon, BB House Bitters, Syrup, Smoke *I loved the smokiness of the drink and it went great with the bread because I had no self control... Our service was consistent throughout dinner and they packed up all of our leftovers very nicely and set them aside on the counter while we chatted and they didn't rush us with the bill like a lot of establishments do. **Would you believe it that the server packed me a to go box of bread? I am dead. I could not stop laughing when I saw that. I will definitely be back! ;)

Finally! I've been trying to make it to this restaurant, and my gfs took me for my birthday…read more The best experience. I can't quite tell you that you'd have the same experience each time you go because it all depends.

We all know Maydan's cuisine is amazing - fire cooked meats and dips galore. But I find myself…read morevisiting Maydan (often) for their high cocktail game: Colin and [will edit when I remember her name] are absolute mixologist artists. Ordering off-menu, they excelled in my: Pennicillin, Army Navy, South Side, East Side, 50/50.... While everyone stumbles on the Maydan for the food, definitely check out their artists behind the bar.

Great and tasty lamb dishes. Excellent spices and authentic flavor. Prompt service - they had my…read moreorder ready and waiting after I called it in. Loved it!

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

Clean and nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good delicious tasty food and great prices .read more

Consistently excellent service, fresh food, and good vibes! I ordered my usual and was able to…read morecome in as the toppings were being replenished. Hot, fresh, and tasty. Tip: Highly recommend calling in your order ahead if you know what you want. Afternoons aren't too crowded but evenings after 5 are usually pretty busy.

Food quality was amazing. Brunch selections were great. Outdoor sitting was also very nice.read more

Really cute space! Love the indoor trees and decor! Staff super friendly, passionate and kind…read more Loved the falafel and mushroom shish kebab! Those were my favorites. Followed by the Zaytoon and then hummus and cauliflower. All really good but in that order of preference! Can't miss the first two. So much flavorrrrr

We went here for a special celebration and it was lovely !…read more The ambience, service and food are all top notch. I usually take pictures but this time we just started eating straight away . some highlights: Fattoush salad - deliciously crisp and fresh, Sea bass - absolute phenomena! everyone in the table loved this dish and couldn't get more, literally melt in your mouth. The kebabs, chicken and beef were also good. Would definitely recommend this for a nice meal out.

Rumi's Kitchen was very good. Particularly loved the egg plant dishes and the Chilean sea bass. The…read moremenu has a certain level of variety with equal consistency, which I think is really underrated. While none of the dishes carried a wow factor necessarily, overall, the food was good. The restaurant leans on the louder side, but the service was good and the staff friendly. I went with a large party, which took away from the ambiance a little. I recommend a group of 2-4 here. This is worth trying, but not sure if the price makes the food worth coming back for? That being said, if you're looking for consistency in quality of food with a unique Persian/Iranian menu, this is a good spot.

My favorite restaurant once again excels! I always try to visit when I'm in DC ! Had shrimp and…read morebranzino this time, fantastic!

This place is in a great corner location, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly…read moreoverall. We had a reservation to make sure we got a table, and the restaurant was completely full when we arrived. The only downside was that after being seated outside, we felt a little forgotten for the first 30 minutes or so. No one came by with water or to check in, and it seemed like the staff may not have realized a new table had been seated until we flagged down the outside host. There were also swarm of flies hovering around the outdoor tables, which another table pointed out and then we started noticing too. Aside from that, the experience was good overall. The inside dining area definitely had a dressier vibe compared to the patio seating, and once we were helped, the food made up for the slow start.

Lovely little spot for grabbing some takeout. Called ahead and they had it ready in 10 minutes…read more Prices might seem a bit high at around 18/20 for some of the meals but they really give some very generous portions. Nice char on the meat, well seasoned, big portions overall, tasty sauce on the side... will definitely be back to try some of their other offerings - especially from the small bites/sides category.

Great kebab takeout place across Eastern Market metro station. Juicy kebabs, nice mix of veggies in…read morea salad, large portions, everything is cooked on site ( kebabs are grilled to order), short waiting time. Great place and better tasting than my used-to-be-favorite Moby Dick