Aracosia McLean

4.8

1749 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Our newest restaurant, Aracosia McLean, is the sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia in DC, and Afghan Bistro in Springfield VA.

Tom Sietsema of The Washinton Post has acknowledged Afghan Bistro as “The area's best Afghan Restaurant”.
Yelp's top 100 restaurants in The US awarded Afghan Bistro the honor of 3rd best in the country.

Bistro Aracosia has been acknowledged by Forbes magazine as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians, and awarded The Washingtonian's "100 best restaurants".
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins.
Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade cuts of meat and the freshest produce. Food at Aracosia is prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSGs or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations.
Full Bar, extensive Wine and Beer menu.
Come and experience authentic afghan cuisine.

Additional information

Location
1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101
Phone number
(703) 269-3820
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Vegetarian / Vegan, Afghan
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public garage, we are located on the second floor.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sofia Masroor

Popular dishes

What 1,749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aracosia McLean shines with "great food and service," offering authentic Afghan cuisine rich in flavor. Diners rave about the "exceptional" lamb dishes and "scrumptious" dumplings. The ambience is "wonderful," with "attentive staff" enhancing the experience. Vegetarian and gluten-free options abound. Ideal for special occasions, it remains a "hidden gem" in McLean.

1,749 Reviews

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Pamela
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service , as always! Highly recommend
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Rachna VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love coming here. Food is always consistent and good and service always amazing!
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Mike
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a fantastic place in McLean. Very cozy and inviting with excellent sized portions that were extremely tasty. This is not a cheap place. But the food and drinks are well worth the cost.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful experience and consistent each time we go
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Deborah
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a repeat customer, I always love the menu, the food, the service, and all the flavors of the meals prepared
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james VIP
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incomparable cuisine, service and ambiance. Fresh, choice ingredients; wonderful spice blends. Entrees cooked to perfection. Staff attended to all needs and made guests feel at home. Overall: Incomparable
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Martha VIP
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, great service, warm welcome, delicious food!
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Jessica
Washington DC8 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very dark dining room (which somehow got even darker after 10 mins) and inedible dessert. If a dish is left completely untouched, it’s normally good to ask why, especially when it’s already been sent back once.
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Sandra
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, the food was excellent. Flavorful and fresh.
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BJ VIP
Washington DC51 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favorite restaurant. Does not disappoint! Food, ambiance, service all excellent!
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FAQs

Aracosia McLean does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Aracosia McLean also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 269-3820.

Aracosia McLean is rated 4.8 stars by 1749 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101

Additional information

Phone number
(703) 269-3820
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Vegetarian / Vegan, Afghan
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public garage, we are located on the second floor.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sofia Masroor

Aracosia McLean

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

Chicken Aracosian

Menu

What 1,749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Aracosia McLean offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aracosia McLean restaurant rated?

Is Aracosia McLean currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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