Aracosia McLean

Name: Aracosia McLean
Address: 1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA, United States, 22101
Telephone: (703) 269-3820
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1705 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 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

Popular dishes

What 1,705 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 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.

1,705 Reviews

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Sarah
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic early evening dinner with family. Lamb and beef were delicious. Service was lovely, very attentive without being intrusive. Ambiance is soothing. Highly recommend!
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Elena
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance and delicious food! Service is excellent, staff were very friendly and polite. We are definitely coming back again!
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Rob
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Afghan food is very good. Bread and dips are very good, especially if you like spicy dips. Wine list is modest but good. Good service as always.
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Suzanne
Washington DC
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Delicious dinner with a friend. Seated promptly. Only flaw was our dinner was served before the bottle of wine that we ordered arrived! Just felt rushed and awkward. But the entrees were very good.
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Julie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband took me there for a birthday lunch today. Though they were very busy, the service was excellent and the food outstanding. I'm a vegetarian and especially loved the vegetarian flight lunch. Great bread, wonderful veggies, and delicious spicy chickpeas.
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Shabnam
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place to celebrate my promotion. The kabob was especially great- make sure to order the lamb and beef tenderloin!
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Wade
VIP
Washington DC
30 reviews
2.0
30 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Here are the positives: 1) the hostess was excellent; 2) our waiter was good, but not great. Negatives: 1) I ordered a lamb shank dish, thinking it was the same as what I had ordered on previous visits to Aracosia. It wasn't. It was much, much too spicy. I won't order this dish again; 2) the restaurant was noisy; for us senior citizens, much too noisy to have a pleasant conversation; 3) I left a 15% tip, which seemed to be insufficient for our young waiter. I think suggesting an 18% or 21% tip -- as the restaurant does -- is outrageous; and 4) prices are high; there's little value here. Aracosia is one of my wife's favorite restaurants. I may return because of her, but probably never again on my own or with a guest.
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Rick
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I eat at Aracosia McLean and Bistro Aracosia fairly often and the food and service are uniformly excellent. Yesterday I went with a friend and we had the Taste of Aracosia for two, which was comprised of six(?) different dishes, some meat and some vegetarian. Everything was terrific.
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Linda
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm a long time vegetarian and Aracosia has the most amazing selection for vegetarians. this was my 7th time at Aracosia and every meal has been delicious. Thanks for remembering those of us who are vegetarians.
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Arthur
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. The whole experience was very enjoyable
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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 1705 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.aracosiamclean.com/
Phone number
(703) 269-3820
Catering
Please contact us at 703-269-3820

Aracosia McLean

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

Chicken Aracosian

Menu

What 1,705 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Aracosia McLean restaurant rated?

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