Best Afghan Restaurants in Keswick

The food and the service were both exceptional. We started with sambosa and aushak (leek and scallion dumplings) appetizers. Both were delicious and the two appetizers were sufficient for the 3 of us, especially in light of the generous breadbasket that was served with four wonderful dipping sauces. I had the Chicken Aracosian entree, which is a chicken stew in a mildly spicy tomato, eggplant and garam masala sauce and, again, delicious! One of my friends ordered the Pumpkin Dumplings as an entree because he had had them when visiting the Bistro on an earlier occasion, and he said they were just as amazing this time. My other friend ordered one of the lamb shank entrees and he was less happy with it, but still ate every last bite. Two of us ordered a bourbon cocktail that came with cherry-wood smoke captured in the glass and it was fantastic. After this feast, none of us had room for dessert, so I can't comment on that course. Service was very gracious and efficient, and the space was warm and welcoming. There is on-street parking but, given our 7:00 p.m. reservation, none of us was able to park closer than a block-and-a-half away. It was a nice evening, and the restaurant is in a nice neighborhood, so the walk to the restaurant from our respective parking spots was fine. Also, you never know who might be seated near you. In our case last night, it was a U.S. senator with, we guessed, two family members. Overall a delightful evening! I highly recommend a visit to Bistro Aracosia!

Tasting menu was incredible. Excellent value and delicious

Such a wonderful experience from an unassuming exterior. Service, food quality and taste were outstanding. We both enjoyed the lamb chop and beef tenderloin appetizer and lamb shank moghuli dinner. Made our anniversary evening exceptionally memorable. We'll be back.

Phenomenal, great flavor, like going to someone’s home for a feast