Safety precautions
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep cleaned daily
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected
Popular dishes
Cake
Choice of daily flavors.
6 reviews
Lamb Tenderloin
Tenderloin marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection and served with yogurt with cucumber and dill.
6 reviews
Lamb Shank Moghuli
Bone-in lamb shank and roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala, served with long grain saffron basmati rice.
8 reviews
Menu
Everything we had was fantastic—expertly cooked and with complex flavors. The service was professional and friendly.
Lights kept flickering poor ambiance
I'm vegan and they have a lot of great options! The food is always amazing!
This was my first visit, and it was wonderful Everything we ate - the dips, the hot mazza sampler (especially the eggplant!) - was flavorful. Our entrees, both the lamb stew and veal risotto, were warm and savory. The cardamom cake was the perfect sweet ending. The service was friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be returning.
Outstanding food quality. A bit out of the way, but absolutely delicious.
Had dinner here with my family and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I had the beef tenderloin medium rare and it was perfect. We shared the leek dumplings to start and they were delicious as well. Highly recommend anything on menu. Service was very good as well.
Great food and environment, highly recommend! The only downside is the bread.
Afghan Bistro is simply outstanding. My wife and I really like the taste of the food and the friendliness with which is delivered to our table. We first ate there soon after it opened a few years ago and we've been regular customers. We are happy they have grown now to 2 more locations, as that is the way it should be for owners who have mastered this business.
Great all around....can’t wait to go again!
Great service. Delicious food. Safe and good COVID protocols.
Great food and service.
Fantastic service and food. I’ve been coming here many years and Afghan Bistro never disappoints.
We've been frequenting the Bistro and visited both other locations as they opened. All aspects of each restaurant have remained consistently outstanding for several years. As the Bistro opened with the hopefully trademarked motto "food cooked with love" the intent matches the product. From the right people selected to support the customer, to the cooks, to the leadership that the employees follow, absolutely outstanding. We cannot say enough positives. Even the interior decorating at all three locations is as tenaciously and articulately made manifest. This is old school Americana craft. Heartfelt service from the hearts .... outstanding stuff.
Great to be back in the dining area. The Afghan Bistro team was tremendous providing great service and food.
Great food. Nice selection
the service and the food was great, the waitress was very nice. the food very tasty.
Wonderfully tasting, great value dish.
Food is just awesome, must try their lamp chops, sweet potato stuff appetizer.
One of my wife's fellow foodies had recommended Afghan Bistro to us and when we were looking for a place to go out Friday night we were pleasantly surprised we were able to get a reservation. From the minute we walked in and sat down we felt this was going to be great. I sat in awe a bit as we received immediate attention for drinks and starters, while enjoying the bread and dipping delights of four different flavors. As we were choosing from the extensive and reasonably priced wine list, we tried to figure how we were unaware of this little gem of a place in our area. I chose the lamb chops and beef and my wife had chicken and beef but since we are not well versed in this cultural food we tried as many flavors as possible. This may have been the best dining experience of the year and we will return soon!! Outstanding and Thank You!
Amazing service
Good food, good service.
Located near a busy industrial park.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal- the food and service were both outstanding, and the restaurant is setup nicely to accommodate Covid concerns. We just moved to the area, and will be visiting Afghan Bistro on a regular basis.
Without a doubt, Afghan Bistro is both a neighborhood gem and phenomenal gastronomic experience.
Great appetizers. Great sauces, all the vegetarian dishes were phenomenal. Meat quality could be improved, but it was spiced well.
Service was great. But the chicken kabab and ground beef kabab had no flavor. Chicken kababs tasted dry, burnt and tasteless.
This restaurant is remaining consistently great even during this time of social distancing.
As always, the food was impeccable and the service was outstanding. Although COVID procedures in place, it did not distract from the experience
Entries were outstanding - the leek and potato appetizer was just okay.
Quality food and unique recipes
Consistent with all my previous visits, the chefs and staff at Afghan Bistro continue to provide stellar service and delicious dishes, even in these challenging times.
Social spacing was enforced and outside dining was available. The food is always delicious at this restaurant and the service warm and friendly. Highly recommended for a quiet evening out.
Good food, great environment (intimate), and excellent service.
Best afghan Resteraunt around! Top notch service and delicious food.
This place was amazing!! Especially if eating gluten free!
We have dined there before. The “ambiance,?” “food,?” or “clientele?” create such an atmosphere of “sharing” that we have never experienced at any other restaurant.
Fabulous food...extensive menu with many vegetarian options. You can also request vegan dishes. The lentil soup is a must, and don't miss the dipping sauces!
Have been there many times... and can't wait to return....
The food and service are always perfect here! We are so glad that they are nearby.
Delicious food, great service, felt safe in the dining room durin these crazy COVID times.
The food and service is outstanding. Never disappoints.
Amazing food!
FAQs
Afghan Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 337-4722.
Afghan Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.
