Filfillah Mediterranean Grill
Mediterranean restaurant · Columbia Heights ·
Fresh Middle Eastern fare, fluffy Turkish bread, & sweet knafeh
Fresh Middle Eastern fare, fluffy Turkish bread, & sweet knafeh
"Pop into Filfillah for a bite of irresistible knafeh, its crispy phyllo exterior soaked in sweet simple syrup, cheesy insides oozing out onto the plate. Layered phyllo also makes up the baklava on the dessert menu, along with rice pudding and a syrup-soaked semolina cake called basbosa. Online orders are accepted." - Stacy Brooks
"Columbia Heights’s Central Avenue corridor packs many world flavors along the street. While Filfillah may be known for its kabobs, sandwiches, and more, its terrific take on Egyptian lentil soup is creamy and fulfilling. Reservations can be made through the website or by giving the restaurant a call, and online ordering is also available." - Cinnamon Janzer
"Ramadan specials have yet to be announced (watch the Instagram page for details). This Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant is known for gyros and an extensive halal menu; previous Ramadan specials have included chicken with onions, sliced beef with gravy, and ezogelin soup. Don’t skip an order of knafeh." - Justine Jones
"Since 2016, Filfillah has been a cornerstone for Middle Eastern cuisine in Columbia Heights, offering warm hospitality and a menu that spans the cuisines of several countries like Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, and Turkey. For groups, the large platters featuring a variety of meats and sides are the best way to sample the menu — or, for something smaller, try the adana kebab, a tender mix of ground lamb and beef, paired with a zesty Greek salad. Don’t forget to grab a creamy pistachio or strawberry rice pudding before you leave." - Matthew Awad
"The Central Avenue corridor packs many world flavors along the street, and while Filfillah may be known for its kabobs, sandwiches, and more, its terrific take on Egyptian lentil soup is creamy and fulfilling." - Ali Elabbady