Name: Sababa
Address: 3311 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington
Telephone: +12022446750

Dramatic Middle Eastern tent-like setting backdrops a modern Israeli menu, with a lounge for drinks.

At a glance

#5 of 9 Middle Eastern restaurants in Washington

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

3.0 km from the center of Washington

Rating breakdown

5 ★73%
4 ★15%
3 ★5%
2 ★3%
1 ★4%

3311 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

sababauptown.com

(202) 244-6750

Quick facts

What is the rating of Sababa?: Sababa is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 453 reviews.
How does Sababa rank in Washington?: Sababa is #5 of 9 Middle Eastern restaurants in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Sababa located?: 3311 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 — 3.0 km from the center of Washington.
How can I contact Sababa?: Phone: (202) 244-6750 · Website: sababauptown.com

Reviews (8)

Tony A. 2023 Sep 09

Great vibe, amazing service, and most importantly delicious food. Best hummus in town.

William West Hopper (DC Car Guy) 2023 Aug 22

Great Middle Eastern food. Good service and a nice atmosphere. Can't wait until the wine bar opens in September.

Sar id (MyMobile) 2023 Aug 10

The meeting of Sababa in Arabic is great or excellent.
The only great or excellent thing in this establishment was the service. Unfortunately, can not say the same for all the food, let alone the deserts.

The authentic dishes that were consistent of meat were far better then dishes the Chef tried to add his personal touch.

In my opinion, Israeli / Arabic / middle eastern food is good as is, and any modifications and fusion tricks only deter from the culinary experience.

A prime example for such a massacre is the Knaffe. A traditional Knaffe is served hot while the melted cheese inside is hot and melted. The dish we were served was cold (by design).

Next time in the area, I will try the Lebanese restaurant down the street.

Neha Dixit 2023 Jul 09

Deliciously authentic Israeli cuisine served with warmth and hospitality. The sweet corn falafel was very crisp, the hummus creamy, and the eggplant charred to perfection. A must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of Israel in the heart of DC.

Sarah Manseau 2023 Jul 07

Hidden gem in DC!!!
We had a wonderful time at Sababa! Thanks to our attentive waitress, who patiently guided us through the menu. She even knew a little bit of French 🙂 The food was traditional with a modern twist. The quality of the food served was incredible. It was just delightful. The presentation was sophisticated. I highly recommend this place.

Olivia 2023 Feb 14

We loved the food at Sababa! Everything is perfect for sharing and there are a lot of dishes to accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian or vegan. The roasted halumi and the charred eggplant are pretty good! We also had the Israeli salad, hummus, and falafel. I tried their pomegranate-rosehip soda which was okay. I'm giving 3 stars because if you're there during brunch hours but not having brunch, a single cocktail is $14 which is the same price as their bottomless. I get it, but it still seems kinda ridiculous.

Rachel Murphy 2023 Jan 29

Absolutely recommend for brunch. We had the unlimited champagne, hummus, cauliflower, falafel and kofta. All were delicious and we were full but ordered dessert which was also really good. Definitely surpassed my expectations

Mark Liniado 2022 Dec 18

Modern Israeli. Atmosphere is very nice with dim lights and lots of wood carved panels on the wall. The hummus special with the harissa sauce had a nice spicy flavor. The Israeli salad was very fresh and had a night light marinate. The freshly backed pita bread was amazing and I loved the chicken kabob. The chicken was moist but with a nice char.