Restaurants in Washington, DC
Restaurants • Middle Eastern Restaurants
Our founder, Mama Ayesha Abraham, was born in the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem in the late 1800s. After running 24 farms by the age of 21, she came to the United States in the late 1940s and was hired as a cook for the Syrian Embassy.
After toiling at the embassy and working at several D.C. restaurants, she opened her first restaurant in 1960, Calvert Café. The booming café served ambassadors, foreign dignitaries, and U.S. officials.
Known as the Calvert Café until Mama Ayesha's death in 1993, the building was renamed in her honor in 1994. Now run by her nephews and great nephews, although Mama Ayesha is no longer with us, her memory and recipes remain
202-232-5431
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202-232-5431
Delicious
The food is delicious, and there is a large variety, so vegetarians, carnivores, adventurous eaters, and those who prefer plain can share a meal. The space is beautiful - quite the contrast from its pre-renovation days when it looked like...
202-232-5431
A hidden Middle Eastern Delight (Also a great date spot!)
Mama Ayesha's is a tucked away Middle Eastern delight. The restaurant has been at this location since 1960 and was run by "Mama Ayesha," who made home-cooked middle eastern dishes in the district for decades. From the outside, you...About this listing: Information on this page may be sourced from business owners, public records, and trusted data partners. 2findlocal provides these details to help users discover local businesses and services.
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