Washington Mediterranean restaurants you'll love
Must-try Mediterranean restaurants in Washington

ilili DC
100 District Square, S.W., Washington DC
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Fattoush | $19.00 |
lebanese garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette | |
Kafta | $30.00 |
spiced ground beef & lamb / sumac toum / seasonal grilled vegetables | |
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves | $30.00 |
roasted eggplants / rice / mint yogurt |

PASTA • TAPAS
Reveler's Hour
1775 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington
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Zinfandel, "Stampede," Maitre de Chai, 2018 | $0.00 |
"Established in 2012, Maître de Chai is the personal project of Marty Winters and Alex Pitts . . . We source grapes from unique and distinct single vineyards that are impeccably farmed here in California. As our name implies, we care for the wines in the cellar. We defer to nature, limiting our intervention. We taste and we wait, allowing the wines to develop and speak for the places in which they are rooted." - Uncle Bill's Take: There are no bells or whistles here, just great wine from impeccably sourced and lovingly farmed vineyards. This is the kind of timeless classic that never goes out of style, plush enough for the "go big or go home" set but none the less elegant and sophisticated for it. As for tasting notes: "Loads and loads of acidity and fruit, this is brambly and salty with a grippy and savory edge. What begins on the palate as almost clairet like becomes fuller and really unique with a snappy and firm." | |
Touriga Nacional Blend, "Assobio," Quinta dos Murcas, 2017 | $52.00 |
- Grapes: This is a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, and 30% Touriga Franca. Tinta Roriz is better known as Tempranillo, while the Tourigas are something like the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc of Portugal respectively. - Uncle Bill’s Take: As with many Portuguese reds, this is rich and densely extracted, perfect for a fan of New World wines. But the vineyard’s situation high above the river gives the wines a freshness that many of its compatriots are lacking. This is absolutely gorgeous stuff, a remarkable value that would cost significantly more were it French or Italian. | |
Ep 1: El Bandarra Vermouth Rosso 1L | $23.00 |
Mathew's pick is El Bandarra's red vermouth, a highly aromatic offering from Penedès just west of Barcelona. The brand was launched by the Virgili brothers out of their family winery in 2014 as "an homage to the nostalgic golden age of vermouth. A time when the bars of Barcelona hand painted the tapas they offered on their windows with colourful lettering to attract passers-by." The base wine is locally sourced, featuring a blend of Macabeo and Xarel·lo grapes from vineyards in the Alt Penedès. The vermouth features over 50 extracts of herbs, flowers and spices such as cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, liquorice, aniseed, chamomile, rosemary, bay leaf, hops, and bitter orange. Mathew enjoys it unadulterated on the rocks with a green olives and orange twist. |

Busboys and Poets - 450 K
450 K Street NW, Washington
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Chicken Panini | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal. | |
Blackened Salmon | $24.00 |
8 ounce grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Dairy (butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic. Our Atlantic salmon is farm-raised in Fairy Island Scotland. One of our most popular dishes. Can be made without the sauce to be dairy-free. | |
Busboys Burger | $7.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. |

SALADS
FIG & OLIVE - DC
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
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Rainbow Carrots & Sweet Potatoes | $17.00 |
Hummus, Toasted Seeds & Nuts, Pomegranate, Tahini & Harissa Oil. | |
Ferrarelle Sparkling Water | $11.00 |
750 ml Bottle | |
Free-Range Chicken | $28.00 |
Riviera Vegetables “Au Jus”, Feta Cheese, Black Olives, Capers, Grilled Filone Bread. |

TAPAS
Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge
3116 M Street NW, Washington
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Pollo Y Chorizo Paella | $44.00 |
Chicken and Chorizo Paella | |
Albóndigas Estofadas | $12.00 |
Cocktail Meatballs Stewed in a Red Wine Sauce | |
Croquetas De Pollo | $11.00 |
Crispy,Golden Chicken Croquettes |

CR NoMa - Wing Lab Ghost Kitchen
140 M Street, NE, Washington
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Matzah Ball Soup | $9.00 |
16oz of chicken vegetable soup, served with 2 matzah balls | |
Fries | $6.00 |
hand cut russet potatoes, cumin garlic salt | |
CR Burger | $17.00 |
house ground brisket burger, bacon onion compote, swiss, cheddar, chipotle mayo, shredded iceberg *ALL BURGERS COOKED TO MEDIUM, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED |

Busboys and Poets - Takoma
235 Carroll Street, NW, Washington
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Chicken Panini | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal. | |
Busboys Burger | $14.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. | |
Busboys Burger | $7.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. |

Sospeso
1344 H Street NE, Washington DC
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Spanakopita | $12.00 |
Spinach, feta, & dill between layers of buttery phyllo dough. 3 pieces per order. | |
Lamburger | $18.50 |
Lamburger grilled to order on a brioche bun with barrel-aged feta, Sumac onions, & toum served with salad. | |
Shepherd's Salad | $10.50 |
Cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, vinaigrette |

Nama Ko - Japanese-Inspired Restaurant & Craft Cocktail Bar
1926 14th Street NW, Washington
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Almost Paradise | $20.00 |
spicy tuna, avocado, spicy mango sauce, tempura flakes | |
Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower | $23.00 |
smoky miso tonnato, crispy garlic, bonito flakes | |
Golden Beet “Tartare” | $15.00 |
sudachi crema, mint, crispy rice pearls |

TAPAS
ala | Elegant Levantine cuisine with mezze from the southeast corner of the Mediterranean
1320 19th St NW, Washington
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Zaalouk | $5.90 |
Roasted eggplant, chili flakes, garlic, lemon wedge, cumin, sun-dried tomato, cilantro, Gemlik olives((contain pits)V | |
Caprese Gyro with Zaatar Fries | $9.90 |
Feta cheese, Zhoug sauce, Tomato, Parsley, Mint, Pomegranate seeds (7" Gyro bread-open gyro) | |
Manti | $16.00 |
Vegetarian mini dumplings filled with beans, tomato sauce, yogurt, fried mint, butter |

SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Cafe Fili Mediterranean
701 Second Street NE, Washington
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Gyro | $13.00 |
Beef and lamb, tzatziki, feta cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and a side salad | |
Chicken Shawarma Bowl | $15.00 |
Freekeh Grain, Roasted Cauliflower, Pickled Turnip, Chopped Salad, Classic Hummus, Garlic Yogurt | |
Lamb Kafta | $18.00 |
Dukkah, Pistachio, Mint Cucumber Tzatziki. Served with Fragrant Vermicelli Rice, Classic Hummus, Fatoosh Salad and Soft Pita |

Little Sesame x Chevy Chase 06.16.22 at 5:45pm
736 6th Street NW, Washington

Little Sesame x Wood Acres Neighborhood 06.23.22 @ 5pm
736 6th Street NW, Washington

Dolce Vita - 1610 14th Street Northwest
1610 14th Street Northwest, Washington

SMOOTHIES • SALADS • FALAFEL • FRENCH FRIES
Taim - DuPont Circle
1514 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington