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Name: Mama Ayesha's
Address: 1967 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 232-5431
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

Mama Ayesha's

4.3

617 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

1967 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20009

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Founded by Ayesha Abraham, Mama Ayesha's opened for business in 1960. We are a family owned and operated restaurant serving authentic Arabic cuisine. Enjoy a fresh fattoush salad, some hummus, or some falafel to open you appetite. Main dishes include lamb, chicken, and beef dishes cooked over our charcoal grill. Or try one of our stuffed specialties such as our stuffed yellow squash or grape leaves. Plenty of vegetarian as well as vegan options also available.

With dishes prepared daily from scratch you can be sure you're getting the closest thing to home cooking. We are glad to be moving forward into our 5th decade of serving the Washington, DC area. Many of our guests can tell you that when you’re here at Mama Ayesha’s, you’re family!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Monday: 5 - 9:30PM Tuesday: 12 - 9:30PM Wednesday: 12 - 9:30PM Thursday: 12 - 9:30PM Friday: 12 - 10:30PM Saturday: 12 - 10:30PM Sunday: 12 - 9:30PM
Phone number
(202) 232-5431
Website
http://www.mamaayeshas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Samir Abu-El-Hawa

Location
1967 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Adams Morgan
Cross street
Biltmore St
Parking details
If you cannot find street parking you can use the metro lot which is next door.
Public transit
A few minutes walking distance from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan/ Zoo Metro Station
Entertainment
Background Arabic music played during lunch and dinner.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hummus$7.00
Chick Peas, Tahini, Lemon, Garlic
Hummus bil Lahmeh$10.00
Hummus, Ground Lamb, Almonds, Pine Nuts
Baba Ghanouj$8.00
Baked Eggplant, Tahini, Lemon, Garlic
Labneh$7.00
Strained Yogurt, Olive Oil
Khyar Bil Laban$6.00
Cucumbers, Yogurt, Garlic, Mint
Harateen (Helen's Salad)$8.00
Tomatoes, Red Onions, Feta, Lemon, Kabis, Cilantro, Olive Oil
Jibna & Zaytoon$8.00
Haloumi Cheese, Green & Black Olives, Kabis
Kabis$4.00
Pickled Vegetables

Hot Mezza

Sujok$8.00
Spicy Beef Sausages, Garlic Potatoes
Foole$7.00
Fava Bean, Cumin, Lemon, Garlic
Kalaya$9.00
Sautéed Lamb, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeño
Haloumi$8.00
Haloumi Cheese, Zaatar, Olive Oil

Salad Mezza

Jar Jeer$8.00
Baby Arugula, Mushrooms, Parmesan, Almonds, Pine Nuts
Sabanic$8.00
Fresh Spinach, Feta, Walnuts, Raisins, Balsamic Vinega
Lubia$7.00
Chick Peas, Fava Beans, Tomato, Parsley, Cumin
Taboullah$8.00
Parsley, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cracked Whea
Fattoush$8.00
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Radish, Fried Pita, Pomegranate Dressing
Toor$10.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Chick Peas, Olives, Feta, House Dressing

Fried Mezza

Falafel$7.00
Chick Peas, Cilantro, Garlic, Tahini Dressing
Kibbeh$7.00
Bulgar Wheat, Ground Beef, Sautéed Onions, Pine Nuts
Samaak$8.00
Pan-fried Sardines, Cumin, Lemon
Cheese Rolls$7.00
Mozzarella, Feta, Vegetables
Zahir$7.00
Cauliflower, Cumin
Betin' jan$7.00
Eggplant, Lemon, Garlic

Vegetarian Specialties

Warak Inib$15.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves, Rice, Chick Peas, Tomatoes, Mint
Koosa$15.00
Stuffed Yellow Squash, Rice, Chick Peas, Tomatoes, Mint
Mujadarah$15.00
Lentils, Rice, Caramelized Onions, Yogurt
Rishtaya$15.00
Lentils, Egg Noodles
Makloobah$15.00
Spiced Rice, Cauliflower, Carrots

Traditional Specialties

Mouzat$20.00
Lamb Shank, Green Beans, Vermicelli Rice
Menzalah$17.00
Eggplant, Ground Beef, Onions, Pine Nuts, Almonds, Vermicelli Rice
Jab Bil Toma$17.00
Half Chicken, Garlic Stew, Lemon, Vermicelli Rice
Musakan$18.00
Half Chicken, Baked Bread, Sumac, Sautéed Onions
Molokhia$17.00
Mallow Stew, Chicken, Garlic
Bamya$18.00
Okra, Lamb, Tomato Stew, Garlic
Makloobah$18.00
Spiced Rice, Chicken, Cauliflower, Carrots

Charcoal Grill

Shish Kabob$21.00
Marinated Leg of Lamb, Mixed Vegetables, Vermicelli Rice
Kifta$17.00
Ground Beef, Onions, Parsley, Vermicelli Rice
Shish Taouk$17.00
Marinated Chicken Breat, Mixed Vegetable, Vermicelli Rice
Mushakal Mashawi$21.00
Shish Kabob, Kifta, Shish Taouk, Vermicelli Rice
Reeash$23.00
Loin Lamb Chops, Garlic Potatoes
Jaj al Fahim$17.00
Marinated Bone-in Chicken, Vermicelli Rice
Salmon Meshwi$21.00
Atlantic Salmon, Taboullah, Vegetables
Veggie Kabob$14.00
Seasonal Vegetables, Vermicelli rice

House Made Stuffed Specialties

Warak Inib$17.00
Stuffed Grape Leaves, Ground Lamb, Lemon, Rice
Malfoof$17.00
Stuffed Cabbage, Ground Lamb, Lemon, Rice
Koosa$17.00
Stuffed Yellow Squash, Ground Lamb, Rice, Tomato Stew
Mushakal Mahashi$20.00
Warak Inib, Malfoof, Koosa

What 617 people are saying

Mama Ayesha's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
1.6Value

Noise • Moderate

617 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing waiter. Made the experience. And the food was pretty great, too.
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DeeW
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on August 2, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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.
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boricuadc
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual!
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EllenL
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and wonderful service! The decor is also stunning.
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123Food
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went there with family a few days ago and everyone loved the food. The restaurant was empty at the time because we were there on a Friday at 2:30 pm. I've been here several times before and the food and service is always good. Definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 13, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service was slow even though they were not particularly busy. Food was mediocre at best. Based on reputation I expected much more.
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AeshahA
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent experience very good food and excellent service
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We brought our one and three yr old kids with us on a family date night. The staff was very friendly and they have awesome round booths to keep kids in the seat. Or you could get hi chair but the booth was awesome! Loud enough in restaurant so we didn’t feel like we were bothering anyone. Kids loved the food and so did we!
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DCFoodie
Washington DC26 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was pretty awful. I would actually rank it terrible but the waiter told us it was first two weeks on the job. When I got to the restaurant, I was waiting for the rest of my party to join so I sat the bar. No one came to give me a drink menu, asked if I wanted a drink until I requested it. The family at the front of the hostess stand seemed too busy talking to each other. Once we got seated, the waiter did not know half the menu. The menu lists "fresh orange juice" and when we asked to confirm it was fresh, he came back and said no. Uhmm okay? Then when we went to order our meals, we all wanted to substitute our rice for yogurt or veggies and the waiter said that was no possible since the rice was mixed it. When we received our meals, the rice was on the side. It was such a complicated meal and unfortunately a very confusing experience. Will not be returning.
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Bibliophile
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious. My husband had the lamb shank, our 2 daughters and I enjoyed a series of small plates. For dessert the four of us ordered 2 baklava samplers. They were beautifully presented, delicate and perfectly sweetened. The service was attentive with being obsequious. My husband said it was the best Father’s Day dinner ever. We could hear ourselves talk!
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1967 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
Biltmore St
Neighborhood
Adams Morgan
Hours of operation
Monday: 5 - 9:30PM Tuesday: 12 - 9:30PM Wednesday: 12 - 9:30PM Thursday: 12 - 9:30PM Friday: 12 - 10:30PM Saturday: 12 - 10:30PM Sunday: 12 - 9:30PM
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
If you cannot find street parking you can use the metro lot which is next door.
Public transit
A few minutes walking distance from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan/ Zoo Metro Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Samir Abu-El-Hawa
Entertainment
Background Arabic music played during lunch and dinner.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mamaayeshas.com/
Phone number
(202) 232-5431

Mama Ayesha's

About this restaurant

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Appetizers

Cold Mezza

Hummus$7.00

Hummus bil Lahmeh$10.00

Baba Ghanouj$8.00

Labneh$7.00

Khyar Bil Laban$6.00

Harateen (Helen's Salad)$8.00

Jibna & Zaytoon$8.00

Kabis$4.00

Hot Mezza

Sujok$8.00

Foole$7.00

Kalaya$9.00

Haloumi$8.00

Salad Mezza

Jar Jeer$8.00

Sabanic$8.00

Lubia$7.00

Taboullah$8.00

Fattoush$8.00

Toor$10.00

Fried Mezza

Falafel$7.00

Kibbeh$7.00

Samaak$8.00

Cheese Rolls$7.00

Zahir$7.00

Betin' jan$7.00

Vegetarian Specialties

Warak Inib$15.00

Koosa$15.00

Mujadarah$15.00

Rishtaya$15.00

Makloobah$15.00

Traditional Specialties

Mouzat$20.00

Menzalah$17.00

Jab Bil Toma$17.00

Musakan$18.00

Molokhia$17.00

Bamya$18.00

Makloobah$18.00

Charcoal Grill

Shish Kabob$21.00

Kifta$17.00

Shish Taouk$17.00

Mushakal Mashawi$21.00

Reeash$23.00

Jaj al Fahim$17.00

Salmon Meshwi$21.00

Veggie Kabob$14.00

House Made Stuffed Specialties

Warak Inib$17.00

Malfoof$17.00

Koosa$17.00

Mushakal Mahashi$20.00

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