

701 2nd St NE, Washington, DC
Cafe Fili is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Washington, DC offering dishes such as hummus, shawarma, mezze, and fattoush salads in a modern, polished setting. The establishment serves food throughout the day and maintains moderate pricing. The restaurant sources halal meat and operates with a focus on fresh Mediterranean cuisine prepared to order.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. From the management: 'All our meat is Halal'
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
We had such a wonderful lunch here on a beautiful Thursday afternoon in DC. We were seated right away on the outdoor patio and greeted almost immediately by a warm, friendly server. We started with fresh lemonade, an oat milk latte, and espresso, then shared the lemon pepper fries as an appetizer — absolutely delicious. For lunch, we ordered two fattoush salads (one with falafel and one with chicken), the chicken Pomodoro sandwich, and the spiced chicken entrée. Every single thing was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The fattoush salad was honestly so good I could eat it every day for the rest of my life and be perfectly happy. This is the kind of café you wish you had in your hometown — relaxed, fresh, welcoming, and consistently delicious. When we’re back in the DC area, we cannot wait to return. Highly, highly recommended. Loved it.