Lapis
Warm Afghan restaurant
Warm Afghan restaurant. Beautiful tiled interior.
What DatingDex says
💬 8.2 convo✨ 8.2 vibe🚪 good pacing
Lapis is one of the top low pressure first date spots in Adams Morgan. Warm Afghan restaurant. Beautiful tiled interior. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a low pressure first date feel without guesswork.
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