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Swahili Village The Consulate, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Swahili Village The Consulate

4.4
4.4
511 Reviews
$50 and over
African
1990 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Swahili Village Restaurant and Bar offers authentic Kenyan meals and Kenyan ambiance. Venture in and be transported to a city in Kenya. Karibu. We serve nyama choma, tilapia, samosas, imported beer, and beverages.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African, Lounge, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We can cater to private or corporate events of any size. Please contact 202-758-3384 and speak with a manager for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Call today and speak with a manager about your upcoming event.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross street
    19th St and M St NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Also there are 6 parking garages within 3 blocks
  • Public transit
    Less than 5 blocks from Farragut North, Farragut West, and Dupont Circle Metro Stations
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Happy Hour takes place from 4pm-7pm Monday-Friday. Craft cocktails, champagne, sangria and mimosas specials!

What 511 people are saying

Swahili Village The Consulate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Swahili Village The Consulate offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Noted for its goat stew and jollof rice, the restaurant features a lively atmosphere enhanced by music and welcoming staff. While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, the "authentic" cuisine and "warm ambiance" ensure many satisfied patrons.

511 Reviews
  1. Janice

    Grand Rapids9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the variety of dishes. We had the ox stew and goat stew and both were very good.

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  2. Jay VIP

    Miami11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was pretty good, especially the goat stew. I didn't really like the sautéed spinach in the coconut milk. The portions were a bit small though. Overall it was good.

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  3. Bahati VIP

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff vary from exceptional to novice. Had great service but also slow service.

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  4. Ellen VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service top notch. Food delicious Music too loud Would have loved to see authentic dessert items on menu

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been waiting a year to eat at this awesome place! It was definitely worth the wait.

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  6. Ricardo VIP

    Washington DC80 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit expensive for lunch time but good food and great service

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  7. Jameela

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience but our waiter Keith made it even better! He was a pleasure to have to with amazing customer service. The jollof rice, cabbage and lamb chops were great! It was my first time there and definitely will not be my last!

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  8. Rita

    Washington DC35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time here and boy oh boy was everything tasty. Pricy but food was of good fresh quality. So I would say we got what we paid for. I’ll be back this time later for the music as well.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Waiter was so attentive. I will be back for sure.

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  10. Princess VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall our waiter Keith and food was great. It was a bit understaffed but the food and drinks came out quickly. It was also my mothers birthday and even though the dessert was on the house, there was no birthday song or candle which is definitely a first I’ve experienced at a restaurant. Not sure I will be back for a celebration but will be for the food.

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FAQs

Swahili Village The Consulate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 758-3384.

Swahili Village The Consulate is rated 4.4 stars by 511 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Dupont Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Swahili Village The Consulate

1990 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    19th St and M St NW
  • Neighborhood
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African, Lounge, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Also there are 6 parking garages within 3 blocks
  • Public transit
    Less than 5 blocks from Farragut North, Farragut West, and Dupont Circle Metro Stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We can cater to private or corporate events of any size. Please contact 202-758-3384 and speak with a manager for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Call today and speak with a manager about your upcoming event.
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