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Aracosia McLean, Mc Lean, VA

Aracosia McLean

4.8
4.8
1749 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
20:00
Booked 36 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

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

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

  1. Pamela

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 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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  2. Rachna VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 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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  3. Mike

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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  5. Deborah

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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  6. james VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 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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  7. Martha VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 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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  8. Jessica

    Washington DC8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  9. Sandra

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  10. BJ VIP

    Washington DC51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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 booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 36 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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