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Albi

Tracked on 2 lists across 2 authorities, ranked as high as #6.

1346 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA Website ↗ Middle Eastern

Few restaurants can match the dynamism and style of Albi in the Navy Yard. Chef Michael Rafidi channels the flavors and recipes of his childhood in this moody, high-energy dining room built on warmth and intimacy. Open-fire cooking is everything here, as the team refines and reimagines Palestinian dishes with verve. Start with crispy kibbeh with pine nuts followed by one (or two) orders of hummus served with a gorgeous dome of freshly baked pita. Variations with smoked lamb and date molasses or charred fava beans and ramps are both total knockouts. Other signatures include lamb kebabs as well as brown butter knafeh. The beverage program is its own grand adventure, featuring arak, carefully curated wines and thoughtful cocktails.

The record

Every list it's on

Albi appears on 2 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 1 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.

Ranked & rated
The World's 50 Best RestaurantsNorth America's 50 Best Restaurants 20262026
#6
Reviewed & mentioned
Michelin Master Restaurants All Categories_July16_2026 USA 2026michelin master restaurants all categories_July16_2026 USA 20262026
Listed