Mama Ayeshas

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Mama Ayesha's in Washington is a three star Middle Eastern restaurant. This very affordable restaurant is located in the Dupont Circle area. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery and catering. This place is good for groups.

User Reviews of Mama Ayeshas

Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mama Ayesha's was a wonderful surprise. If you judge this middle eastern restaurant on its facade you'll miss the wonderful oasis that exists just inside the door. The falafel is a must order. Don't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rassamee H.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's been over 2 years since I was at Mama Ayesha's but I just had to review it. Can't remember what had exactly, but I remember that the atmosphere was totally charged, probably b/c it was a Friday…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty and very good. Decor and smell of the restaurant remind you of a low-end middle eastern restaurant but the food will quickly remedy this situation. The appetizers are pretty good and the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lydia M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't even in the mood for this cuisine after some friends and I had left the Nat'l Zoo on an unusually mellow weather day. I had my taste buds fixed on Mexican, so I went here begrudgingly...…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carlo P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've driven by this place a million times always thinking it was an Eithiopian restaurant because of the name. When someone had schooled me that it was Palestinian/Lebanese, I decided to check it out.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Naomi M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Romantic ambiance yet still family friendly somehow. The food is home cooking. I had the garlic chicken and it came out looking like somebody's mama really had made it. And the hummus appetizer we…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JuJu S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice decor but a little loud. Prices are pretty reasonable but I wasn't too impressed with my dish. It was a little dry and while not a tiny portion I would have like a few more veggies and a couple…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by alexis g.

4.0 of 5 stars. The decor here is very soothing and I enjoyed the low lights, tapestries and waterfall device. It was nice to step out from the cold and into this welcoming restaurant. This place smelled so good that…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura T.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh the rich colours and the glimmering light - the soft trickle of water amidst the gloaming and the intricate design. But alas, my couscous tasted like it was cooked chez American Airlines and the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Mama Ayesha's, right across the Calvert St. bridge from Woodley Park, is very quality Mediterranean food but won't blow your socks off. I was certainly satisfied with the beef kabob I tried and the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ayesha, you are so beautiful, but why are you so inconsistent? The atmosphere at Ayesha's reminded me of Marrakesh, but the food can sometimes be sub-par. Some dishes can be great: one time I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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A Family Favorite

White tablecloths and flower vases have replaced the old booths and jukeboxes, but it is still a classic gathering place for friends and family. One of my quintessential childhood memories is of Mama Ayesha...
menupages.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great decor, great food, great service, great drink, and great ambience. What else do you need?
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chloe F.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Step out of the crazy world and into my home", that is what you almost expect the staff at Mama Ayesha's to say when you walk into this palace of loveliness. This is by far one of the best decorated…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I saw Helen Thomas here too--this must be her domain. She shuffled in, regally dressed in a 60's neon pink blazer and her own entourage of middle-aged females... Gorgeous decor, delicious food, a faux…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Kay S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this little place. Sometimes it's not quite as good as Lebansese Taverna, but sometimes it is, and I think the atmosphere is better. The interior is gorgeous -- they redid it a few years back…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place! It's in an odd location just off the bridge into Adams Morgan, but the good thing is that the bus station area behind provides parking. The decor is GORGEOUS and you really feel like…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kamau W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mama Ayesha's is tucked away from the craziness of the Adams Morgan weekend crowd which makes it an excellent choice for romantic dinner in the summertime. The service was excellent. The food was very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cinthia R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mama Ayesha has a beautiful, exotic atmosphere, which is perfect for a romantic dinner. The food is delicious and affordable. Definitely a gem in Adams Morgans!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liam D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I passed by this place so many times and didn't even realize it was a restaurant because on the outside, it really doesn't look like much of one. A friend of mine suggested I give it a shot, and I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yummy. I've twice seen Helen Thomas here. Try the wine. And then go for a walk on the trail.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nils J.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the things I miss the most about DC is walking to Mama Ayesha's through the old, tree-lined streets of Adams Morgan (the residential area, not the fratboymeatmarket), having a huge dinner,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Candace H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Mama Ayesha's. The food is delicious middle-eastern fare, definitely above-par. The service is great, and the interior is posh. I'll definitely be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Calvert Cafe updated

This is probably DC's oldest middle eastern resturant and consistently has served good food. We have enjoyed our dinners there since the 60s when it had the look of a seedy dive in a foreign sook. In recent...
menupages.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jenn h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Between the food and drink (and drink and drink) of late-night Adams Morgan and the block of mostly so-so restaurants in Woodley Park lies a pinky orange building, filled with Middle Eastern…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by RonAnderson ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Lebanese food lovers of the world, UNITE! And take a trip to Mama Ayesha's to satisfy your appetite for hummus, baba ghanoush, and couscous. This restaurant has been a favorite of many…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Epinions

mama ayesha's, washington, d.c......a modest middle eastern restaurant...
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RestaurantRow.com

the best sword fish kebab i ever had!
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Wcities

this comfortable middle eastern restaurant offers delicious food at reasonable prices...
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AOL CityGuide

take it from a woman who knows longevity...
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Fodor's

went to mama ayesha's upon recommendation from this site. food was wonderful - good value as well. mixed grill gave variety of meats and filling...
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Epinions

this middle eastern restaurant has been recently refurbished...
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AOL CityGuide

ok, so the restaurant isn't sparkling clean, well-decorated or apparently ever very crowded, but that really doesn't matter. the food here is great! if you're feeling gluttonous, just order a smattering of...
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Gayot

looking as mysterious as a sultanis den, this calvert street restaurant resonates with exotic music and laughter. the latter emanates from the families and large groups gathered around the tables. despite all...
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