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Bistro Aracosia, Washington, DC

Bistro Aracosia

4.8
4.8
2733 Reviews
$30 and under
Afghan

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
Bistro Aracosia is a critically acclaimed authentic Afghan gourmet and Chop House located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. Aracosia has been acknowledged as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians on Forbes Magazine, written up and reviewed by top food critics from the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and numerous other publications. Bistro Aracosia has been awarded 100 Best restaurants for 2 years in a row in the Washingtonian.
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade quality cuts of meat and the freshest produce in the market. All foods prepared at Aracosia are prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSG& 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 and classical Afghan Gourmet and hospitality at its finest.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sofia Masroor

What 2,733 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Aracosia is a cherished gem offering "delicious food" with flavors that are "fantastic" and "memorable." The "service is outstanding" and consistently "attentive." Diners rave about the "amazing dumplings" and "succulent lamb." The ambiance is "cozy and elegant," making it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Highly recommended!

2,733 Reviews
  1. Jody

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attractive dining room,great food, goof service and price. We’ll be back

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  2. Ambassador Riyad VIP

    Washington DC99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, spicy Afghan food, in a warm and convivial atmosphere.

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  3. Steven

    Washington DC20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn't been here in quite a while, no particular reason it just fell off our radar. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. We had a 7:30 reservation and we were seated immediately and given a choice of tables. Service was prompt and efficient. The food was quite good. Really can"t ask for anything more. We enjoyed it enough to return.

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  4. Sara VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food Good service What more could you want!?

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  5. Paul VIP

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Complex, enticing flavors. Nice ambience and service, fair prices.

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  6. Mark VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant -- excellent food that is unique in flavors and preparation -- first rate and highly recommended.

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  7. Karim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tallya always a great host 🚀🚀✅✅✅🚀🚀 —————————————/—-

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  8. Steve VIP

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone is very nice and the food is really good.

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  9. Karen

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite DC restaurants-- Good food, good service and a lovely atmosphere.

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  10. Aviad

    Washington DC51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    outstanding good and excellent service as usual. The food is excellent, well-seasoned without being overly spicy. Plenty of vegetarian options including an amazing lentil soup. My guests were blown away.

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FAQs

Bistro Aracosia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 363-0400.

Bistro Aracosia is rated 4.8 stars by 2733 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
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Bistro Aracosia

5100 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sofia Masroor
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