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Aracosia McLean, Mc Lean, VA

Aracosia McLean

4.8
4.8
1702 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 1,702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,702 Reviews

  1. Rob

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Rick

    VIP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. EJ

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    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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  9. Larry

    VIP

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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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  10. Nini

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    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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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 1702 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 40 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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