Mama Ayesha's Restaurant
Mama Ayesha's Restaurant is at 1967 Calvert St NW in Adams Morgan. Google says it's named for its 1960 founder and describes grilled meats and distinctive decor. Several reviewers describe the food as Palestinian and the business as family-run.
It has a 4.3-star Google rating across 619 reviews. Dishes that come up include musakhan, lamb shank, maqlooba, hummus with meat, foul, halloumi, grape leaves, kofta and stuffed squash. Reviewers also mention the wine selection and the restaurant's mural. Many reviews are warm, and one calls its hummus the best in DC. A few found the pita stale or the salad dressing poor.
It's closed Mondays. Hours are 4–10 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and 4–11 PM Friday and Saturday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating. Phone: (202) 232-5431.
1967 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Sunday: 4 PM–10 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 4 PM–10 PM
- Wednesday: 4 PM–10 PM
- Thursday: 4 PM–10 PM
- Friday: 4 PM–11 PM
- Saturday: 4 PM–11 PM
Good to know
What are Mama Ayesha's hours?
Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday 4 PM–10 PM, Friday–Saturday 4 PM–11 PM, closed Monday (per Google, October 2026).
What should I order at Mama Ayesha's?
Reviewers often mention musakhan, lamb shank and maqlooba, plus halloumi, grape leaves and hummus.
Is Mama Ayesha's wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating.
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Description written from public review evidence; verify details directly with the business.