Last updated: 4/23/2026, 5:59:58 AM
Lapis is a modern, family-owned Afghan restaurant located in the heart of Adams Morgan, Washington D.C. It offers homestyle Afghan cuisine prepared with local, seasonal ingredients in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant also features a cocktail bar with unique, spice-inspired drinks and serves a popular mimosa brunch on weekends.
Customers consistently praise Lapis for its delicious and authentic Afghan food, with many highlighting the Afghan dumplings (Aushak), Bolani, lamb shank, and Qabuli Pulow as standout dishes. The atmosphere is described as positive, authentic, cozy, and welcoming, with traditional decor. Service is generally regarded as good, quick, and hospitable, with staff like Ali agha offering helpful recommendations. While some find it a little pricey, most agree the quality is worth it, with one reviewer calling it the 'best Afghan restaurant in the DMV area'.
The restaurant emphasizes its commitment to using local and seasonal ingredients to create its homestyle Afghan dishes. It also boasts a cocktail bar that crafts unique drinks with house-made syrups inspired by traditional Afghan spices. The menu is 100% halal.
Lapis is open for dinner nightly and offers a popular mimosa brunch on weekends.
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