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Afghania, Washington, DC

Afghania

4.9
4.9
91 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afghan

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Our newest restaurant, Afghania is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in the Palisades neighborhood of DC, Aracosia in McLean Va and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA. Afghania accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins.

Welcome to Afghania, where the Steppe of Central Asia meets the Hindu Kush and Suleiman Mountain Range, bordering South Asia. Come and enjoy the warm hospitality, exquisite flavors, and the mystery of the Afghan frontier that so many have been intrigued by.
At Afghania you will enjoy some classical dishes of the warriors from the frontier. Smoked meats, vegetables full of flavor, exotic spices, exquisite flavors and aromas and unmatched hospitality are promised at Afghania.
Come and enjoy dishes that date back to the early 1800’s from the Afghan Empire - Afghania.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Middle Eastern, Central Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 808-8752
  • Website
    https://www.afghaniadc.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Overall

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Afghania offers an exceptional dining experience with a "superb" blend of flavors and attentive service. Guests rave about the tasting menu, which provides a delightful variety of dishes. While the ambiance is intimate and cozy, some diners note that it can become noisy as the restaurant fills. Highly recommended for Afghan cuisine enthusiasts!

91 Reviews

  1. Mary Jane

    VIP

    New York City

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a great experience we had at Afghania. We ordered the sampler menu which is, of course, a little bit of everything. They actually stacked a sort of shelf on our table to accommodate all the food! FYI the menu states that the sampler is for a minimum of 2 people, but despite our gigantic appetites, my son and I weren't able to finish all the food. I wish we could have taken the leftovers home, but we were staying at a hotel so that wasn't possible. Anyway, the food was great (and remember, we tasted everything), the service was outstanding -- the guys made sure we were happy with everything, and it was nice to know that our food was based on their mom's recipes. What's better than that? By the way, they do serve alcohol. I wish I lived in DC so I could take advantage of Afghania all the time. Don't miss!

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  2. Kati

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been fans of Bistro Aracosia for years, so we anxious to try the newest from this family. It did not disappoint. Food was superb. Especially happy that they have added spicier fare with entrees from the “frontier.”

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  3. Matthew

    VIP

    Washington DC

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience dining at Afghania. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. We ordered the dumpling assortment, “fall off the bone” lamb shank, Afghania Palou, “melt in your mouth” smoked lamb chops and the Kandahar vegetarian flight. Everything tasted amazing! Great addition to the neighborhood!

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  4. Courtney

    VIP

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. I particularly appreciated all the guidance on what to try. It was all delicious and I will definitely be back.

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  5. Sandi

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, flavorful food and cocktails. Attentive and pleasant service without being intrusive. Attention to detail was impressive (remembering who was vegetarian and who was an omnivore) and arranging food in a sensible manner to accommodate).

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  6. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is becoming one of our favorite places, Service, ambience, cocktsils, appetizers, entrees, and dessert all perfect. Couldn’t be more enjoyable.

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  7. Mialeeka

    VIP

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a remarkable time. The food was delicious! The service was great. Wine was reasonably priced. I had such a great time!

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  8. Adrienne

    VIP

    Washington DC

    131 reviews

    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our server was very pleasant and helpful with our food choices. Will be back.

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  9. Gustavo

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super delicious food, cozy atmosphere, kind service

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  10. Jon

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice staff. Lots of flavor. Big portions. Good food and good times.

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FAQs

Afghania is rated 4.9 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Afghania

Afghania, 2811 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007-3712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Georgetown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Middle Eastern, Central Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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