Mama Ayesha's Restaurant

Middle Eastern restaurant · Kalorama Triangle

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18 Best Old-School D.C. Restaurants and Bars | Eater DC

"Mama Ayesha’s, originally called Calvert Cafe, opened in 1960. The founder was Mama Ayesha Abraham who operated 24 farms in the Middle East before moving to D.C. and cooking in the Syrian Embassy in the 1940s. Mama Ayesha’s nephews and great-nephews run the restaurant today. The restaurant is also known for the mural of presidents on its wall." - Tierney Plumb

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1967 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Get directions

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