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Washington, D.C.

Albi

Restaurant

Why we point you here

Middle Eastern cooking in Washington that's earned one Michelin star and a James Beard Outstanding Chef award.

Middle Eastern cooking in Washington doesn't get more carefully watched than this: one Michelin star as of 2025 and a James Beard Outstanding Chef honor the year before. The accolades speak to technique and vision both, worth the detour when you're looking for something serious.

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Charted by James Beard Awards· Last verified 2026-07-01