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Afghan Bistro, Springfield, VA

Afghan Bistro

4.9
4.9
1394 Reviews
$30 and under
Afghan

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sofia Masroor

What 1,394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Overall

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Afghan Bistro consistently delights with "delicious food and great service." The authentic Afghan cuisine offers standout dishes like lamb shank and kabobs paired with unique sauces. Guests praise the "welcoming, warm service" and "exceptional food," making it a "hidden gem" worth the reservation. A must-visit for "authentic Afghan food."

1,394 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. I’m happy I introduced a couple of friends to this restaurant.

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  2. Marion

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five stars is woefully inadequate for the attentiveness of the service, the delicious food [the entire menu of choices], and the serene ambiance. My strong advice? Go! You will not be disappointed; you will be thrilled with the experience and will return and fall further in love with this humble, but professional establishment.

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  3. Garry VIP

    Washington DC38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always been a favorite dining spot. Great food, service, and staff.

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  4. michelle VIP

    Richmond10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I'd have given a five-star review if not for the service. Our waitress wasn't rude, but she lacked warmth and attentiveness. We were there for my sister's birthday lunch on Feb 27th, and while the food was great as it was on my first visit (the lamp chop had a strong gamey smell, but the taste was still good), the service was disappointing. When we left, she must have seen us because she was at the counter, she didn't acknowledge us at all--- not even a simple goodbye. Service can make or break an experience, and I hope the restaurant works on improving it. I'd still recommend this place for the food, but better service would make it much more enjoyable.

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  5. Scott

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small restaurant maybe 10-12 tables, excellent service and authentic Afghan food. Great for a date.

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  6. Greg

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a date night with my wife and we had a wonderful time. The service was excellent and the food was truly amazing. One of the best hidden gems in Springfield and I highly recommend eating here. We will be back soon!

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  7. Christine

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Afghan Bistro never disappoints. Food and service are wonderful.

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  8. Nancy

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner at Afghan Bistro. It was my husband's first time there and he really liked the food. Both of our entrees were delicious; lots of flavor and food arrived hot at our table. The service was perfect, the servers working together smoothly. Looking forward to my leftovers today! 😋

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  9. Natasha VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was incredible! Though there was one server for the restaurant and it was full, he was attentive, charismatic, and calm. There were sweet touches to the menus with quotes and everything was handled with care.

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  10. Barbara

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food in a quiet charming setting. Stellar service

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FAQs

Afghan Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 337-4722.

Afghan Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1394 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Afghan Bistro

8081 D Alban Rd, Springfield, VA 22150

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sofia Masroor
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