Aracosia McLean

4.8

1744 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 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

Popular dishes

What 1,744 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 delights with its "exquisite food" and "phenomenal service." Guests praise the "flavorful and fresh" dishes, "warm atmosphere," and "attentive staff." With an "interesting, well-executed menu" and "great value," it's a "reliable dining option" for "special occasions." A gem for "vegetarians" and "meat lovers" alike.

1,744 Reviews

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james
VIP
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 DC
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Cynthia
VIP
Washington DC
105 reviews
5.0
105 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with a very interesting, well-executed menu and very good service. One of my favorite restaurants!
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Sarah
Kansas City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy the food and atmosphere. We met an out-of-town friend for dinner and she love it. Thank you!
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BJ
VIP
Washington DC
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tenderloin and chicken kabobs outstanding, as was hot mazza assortment. There for birthday celebration. Made us feel special. Great evening!
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BJ
VIP
Washington DC
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I enjoy trying restaurants new to us, and we both loved our experience at Aracosia and cannot wait to return.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is delicious, reasonably priced, and the service is terrific.
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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 1744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

Aracosia McLean

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

Chicken Aracosian

Menu

What 1,744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Aracosia McLean restaurant rated?

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