Albi
Middle Eastern restaurant · Near Southeast
1346 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Highlights
At Albi, Chef Michael Rafidi serves up modern Levantine cuisine, celebrated for its wood-fired meats, inventive mezze, and a stellar wine program.
At Albi, Chef Michael Rafidi serves up modern Levantine cuisine, celebrated for its wood-fired meats, inventive mezze, and a stellar wine program.
"A favorite restaurant of Ryan Ratino in Washington, D.C." - Nancy DePalma
"Albi won its star in 2022 for James Beard award winner and Maryland native Michael Rafidi’s take on Levantine fare. The sleek Navy Yard spot serves pitas with hummus and local produce and seasonal kebabs and sfeeha (meat pies) as a la carte options. Albi’s team of sommeliers also shines a light on hard-to-find Eastern Mediterranean wines that pair well with a semi-improvisational tasting menu served at the exclusive hearth table ($175)." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Inspired by heartfelt flavors originally cooked by Chef Michael Rafidi's Palestinian grandparents, Albi offers hearth-fired cuisine complemented by a thoughtfully curated wine selection overseen by Advanced Sommelier William Simons." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Reservations open a month in advance, and that's when you should book if you want to avoid the early bird 5pm dinner slot. Albi does offer walk-in seating at the bar, but you’ll miss all the action in the dining room and open kitchen." - Tess Shiras
"Albi, owned by Michael Rafidi, is a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its Middle-Eastern cuisine. Rafidi recently won the James Beard Award for the nation’s best chef for his work at Albi." - Lenore Adkins
