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Aracosia McLean, Mc Lean, VA

Aracosia McLean

4.8
4.8
1695 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
22:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Vegetarian / Vegan, Afghan
  • Phone number
    (703) 269-3820
  • Website
    http://www.aracosiamclean.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sofia Masroor
  • Catering
    Please contact us at 703-269-3820
  • Location
    1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101
  • Area
    McLean
  • Cross Street
    1381 Beverly Rd, Elm Street
  • Parking details
    Public garage, we are located on the second floor.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,695 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aracosia McLean offers "excellent food" and "exceptional service" in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Renowned for its authentic Afghan cuisine, the restaurant caters to diverse dietary preferences, with standout vegetarian options like "pumpkin dumplings." The ambiance is complemented by live music, creating a "memorable experience" for diners.

1,695 Reviews

  1. EJ

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had dinner for a date and it was a an enjoyable evening with my girlfriend. We had Andica Cabernet Sauvignon which was a delightful red wine. My girlfriend is a pescatarian so their multiple choices for vegetarian were great. I forgot exactly what she ordered but she said it was good. I ordered the Lamp Tenderloin which was good. Services was excellent where our waiting checked in on us very often and I was very impressed where the servers were very on top of ensuring your water glass is never empty. In fact they stopped by before my girlfriend's glass was even half empty. Ambiance was nice and cozy which was what I was looking for for a date.

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  2. Larry

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aracosia never disappoints with great food and service! Another wonderful dining experience.

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  3. Nini

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as usual. Our server Darwin was so sweet and helpful. Love the ambiance, staff and menu. Thank you!

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  4. William

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Throughout the meal, the staff was attentive without being intrusive. When our server picked up that one of party was celebrating a birthday, he provided a special desert for her without our asking. The food was excellent.

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  5. Karen

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants, thank you for keeping the quality high

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  6. dana

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. So many tasty options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers. The staff create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Love the Rumi poems on the walls!

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  7. Lauro

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! We would return another time for sure.

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  8. Anne

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aracosis in one of my 2 favorite restaurants in Northern Virginia. The food is authentic and delicious- I especially love that there are incredibly good vegetarian options-the pumpkin dumplings are some of my favorites. Service is always friendly and unhurried. The fact that Rumi’s poems are in the walls just makes it an extra lovely touch.

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  9. Lynn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, great food. Love all of the vegan options and the care in serving and preparing the vegan orders. Love the different flavors and extensive menu!

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  10. Noel

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delightful dining experience. We hit the trifecta of great food, great service and great value. We heard about Aracosia in Washingtonian and our usual go-to places were booked, so we thought we’d give it a try to celebrate my wife’s 65th birthday. When we arrived, there was a bit of a backup as earlier diners finished their meals. So had a drink at the bar where we enjoyed well- made cocktails. We didn’t wait long at all for our table and were immediately warmly greeted by our server who helped us decide on our meal, which was a large assortment of afghani mezze, not one of which disappointed, but the lamb shank shone even brighter. We were checked on frequently by our server and the manager also stopped over to make sure we were enjoying our evening. When we received the bill, we were pleasantly surprised by the value we received for this very nice dining experience. Aracosia is now another of our go-tos!

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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 1695 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
22:00
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aracosia McLean

1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1381 Beverly Rd, Elm Street
  • Area
    McLean
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Vegetarian / Vegan, Afghan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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