Washington DC · Levantine / Palestinian (Michelin) · Resy

How to get a reservation at Albi

How to get a reservation at Albi in Navy Yard, Washington DC. Tables are booked on Resy. Release rule on file: Two months at a time; a given month released at midnight on the 1st of the preceding month.

Difficulty and odds on this page are a Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data.

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Albi is a Levantine / Palestinian (Michelin) room in Navy Yard. Tables are booked on Resy. Two months at a time; a given month released at midnight on the 1st of the preceding month.

Reservations open

Two months at a time; a given month released at midnight on the 1st of the preceding month

This comes from the restaurant's own page. Schedules still change, so confirm before the drop.

Strategy

How to approach Albi

Very tough · 4/5

Editorial estimate. Researched as a hard reservation (city rank 7). Two months at a time; a given month released at midnight on the 1st of the preceding month Not Resy data and not a guarantee.

Platform: Resy.

Be online at Midnight, on the 1st, when the next month is released.

Next drop

Walk-ins on file: Bar only.

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A Midnight Table estimate, not a feed from Resy or OpenTable, and not a guarantee.

The secrets

Insider tips

  • The month-ahead book is how you avoid being stuck at 5pm. There is walk-in seating at the bar, which sits apart from the dining room and the open kitchen.

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  • The bar takes walk-ins and serves the full à la carte menu. Resy releases two calendar months at a time, each month going live at midnight on the first of the month before, for parties of up to six.

    confirmed by restaurant Albi

  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours out carry a fee, so the 48-hour mark is when booked guests let tables go. Questions about bookings go to the reservations email rather than the phone.

    confirmed by restaurant Albi

Last checked October 17, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.

On file

City
Washington DC
Cuisine
Levantine / Palestinian (Michelin)
Booking platform
Resy
Difficulty
Very tough · 4/5. Midnight Table estimate.
Release rule
Two months at a time; a given month released at midnight on the 1st of the preceding month
Walk-ins
Bar only

Questions

How do you get a reservation at Albi?

Albi books via Resy. Waitlist/notify: Resy Notify.

When do Albi reservations open?

Two months at a time; a given month released at midnight on the 1st of the preceding month. Source status: From the restaurant's own page. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.

How hard is it to book Albi?

Very tough (4/5). That is a Midnight Table estimate, not live availability and not official Resy or OpenTable data.

Does Albi take walk-ins?

Bar only.

How do people get a table at Albi?

The month-ahead book is how you avoid being stuck at 5pm. There is walk-in seating at the bar, which sits apart from the dining room and the open kitchen. The bar takes walk-ins and serves the full à la carte menu. Resy releases two calendar months at a time, each month going live at midnight on the first of the month before, for parties of up to six. Cancellations made less than 48 hours out carry a fee, so the 48-hour mark is when booked guests let tables go. Questions about bookings go to the reservations email rather than the phone.

Does Midnight Table sell reservations?

No. Midnight Table sends alerts and helps with planning and booking. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and Midnight Table does not resell tables.

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