Limani

Mediterranean restaurant

At Limani, a Mediterranean haven located at The Wharf in Washington, D.C., you’ll find a romantic and trendy atmosphere that invites both tourists and locals. The extensive menu features everything from juicy grilled octopus to rich lobster pasta, though some dishes have sparked debate among diners regarding flavor and portion sizes. Recognized for its fast service and vibrant outdoor seating, it's a perfect spot for a special occasion or a leisurely night out, but be prepared for a slightly upscale bill. Reservations are recommended to enhance your dining experience alongside a refreshing cocktail or a fine wine.

Contact Info

  • Location: 670 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
  • Located in: Water Building 1 at The Wharf
  • Phone: (202) 804-8000
Limani

Opening hours

  • Monday: 5-10 pm
  • Tuesday: 12-10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12-10 pm
  • Thursday: 12-10 pm
  • Friday: 12-11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am-11:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am-10 pm

Other Business Hours

Dinner

  • Monday: 5-10 pm
  • Tuesday: 5-10 pm
  • Wednesday: 5-10 pm
  • Thursday: 5-10 pm
  • Friday: 5-11 pm
  • Saturday: 5-11 pm
  • Sunday: 5-10 pm

Brunch

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11 am-2:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am-2:30 pm

Lunch

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12-3 pm
  • Wednesday: 12-3 pm
  • Thursday: 12-3 pm
  • Friday: 12-3 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Services

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking
Limani Food & drink

Food & drink

Limani Vibe

Vibe

Limani Seafood

Seafood

Limani Oyster

Oyster

Limani The Wharf Marina

The Wharf Marina

Limani The Wharf DC

The Wharf DC

Limani Gnocchi

Gnocchi

Limani Lobster

Lobster

Limani Baklava

Baklava

Limani Steak

Steak

Limani By owner

By owner

Menus and Prices

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Menu 1

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Menu 2

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Menu 3

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I went here with my girlfriend for her birthday.
Surprisingly the server brought the desert on the table without a candle in it until I have to tell her that it’s my girlfriend birthday then she brought a candle on the table and lights it up which was very disappointing after reading the guest notes . The scallop was so cooked and soft which wasn’t good enough but the other foods and drinks were okay!!. Different people wearing the chef’s clothes keeps coming to the table which was okay but it seems the restaurant doesn’t have enough severs because my server only came to my table twice after the whole experience for 3 hours seating.
The ambiance and atmosphere is so beautiful clean.


It pains me to leave this place such a low review but there is so much about it that needs improvement.
I can’t see this place surviving with all of the nearby competition. The good..the decor.
It’s very nicely decorated.
The menu options are abundant.
There’s a lot to choose from. The prices are extremely exorbitant, even if you’re considering this fine dining.
The food quality is definitely not what I would consider worthy of fine dining.
Many of the menu options are traditionally Greek but not prepared traditionally.
They lacked flavor and the portions were very small.
I ordered the saganaki, which I always look forward to when going to a Greek restaurant.
Sorely disappointed.
The fried calamari was very well cooked.
For my main, I ordered the swordfish.
In addition, I ordered a side salad and Greek fries to share with the table.
There was nothing special at all about any of these items.
The swordfish may have been 4 or 5 oz, served a la carte with a giant undercooked tomato on top and some bell peppers.
I don’t even know what the hell I was eating to be honest.
The salad was a giant plate of dressed lettuce.
The Greek fries were over $10 for a handful of regular thick cut fries.
I don’t know what was Greek about these. This honestly may have been one of the worst Geeek restaurants I have ever been to.
For a sangria, swordfish, calamari, salad, saganaki, and fries the total was $200. The restaurant was short staffed and we were there until after closing because a handful of the items we ordered were never put it.
I’m saying a handful because more than 4 things didn’t make it to the table until we were almost finished with the meal.
You’ve got to do more than be a nice looking place to provide a great dining experience.
This place entirely misses the mark.


NICE AMBIANCE BUT OVERPRICED FOOD. Was excited to try this new place at the Wharf—came here for a friend’s birthday dinner Friday night.
The inside decor is beautiful and has a fancy feel.
We had reservations but couldn’t be sat until the whole party (4 ppl) arrived—we eventually got seated, at a U-shape booth facing the water. Overall food was okay but expensive.
The top favorite dishes were Lobster Pasta and Cowboy! The Lobster Pasta ($50) had a great presentation—lobster meat was already taken out of its shell and prepared mixed-in with the pasta—quite delicious.
The Cowboy ($78)—a 22 oz.
bone-in ribeye, was well flavored and tender.
The Moussaka was a bit disappointing—full of eggplant compared to potato and meat.
Nothing special with the Halibut ($44)—portion was small and the fish was on the bland side.
We were about to order French Fries but our server indicated that the steak dish came with fries so we opted for the Cauliflower & Broccoli side—came to find out later that the Halibut dish had it already—and the side dish was $13 for a few basic pieces of cauliflower and broccoli, waste of money.
For dessert, we tried the Pavlova (Greek yogurt cremeaux with strawberry mousse), wasn’t a fan.
They did bring out a complimentary dessert for the birthday girl, with a candle which was nice! For cocktails, they started off $15-$16 a drink and were fine. Service could have been better.
Our server seemed uptight and not very friendly.
However, there was an assistant server who was very nice and attentive.
For the bill, they add an automatic 20% service charge.
Also, the restaurant does not validate garage parking which ended up to be $37 just for dinner at the Wharf! Overall, be prepared to spend $$$$—I just don’t think the food/portions were worth the money spent.


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