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Aracosia McLean, Mc Lean, VA

Aracosia McLean

4.8
4.8
1647 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern
  • Neighborhood 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    McLean
  • Cross street
    1381 Beverly Rd, Elm Street
  • Parking details
    Public garage, we are located on the second floor.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,647 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
  • 4.6Value

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1,647 Reviews

  1. Charles

    San Francisco

    140 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    140 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always happy to make the twenty-minute drive to dine at Aracosia McLean with our friends. Each visit causes a debate to choose between longtime menu favorites (Rumi's chicken, lamb tenderloin, veal with mushrooms) or special dishes that the chef has added to the menu. These present win/win situations for all hands. Portions are so generous that it is not unusual to be taking leftovers home. Aracosia is still our go-to restaurant in McLean!

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  2. Stephanie

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out of town guests won’t try anywhere else!! They love it!! So do I.

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  3. Andrea

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not a vegetarian but I often order vegetables for my entree. They are outstanding, especially the kadoo. I have been several times and have never had a dish I would not reorder again. Highly recommend!

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  4. Carrie

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and experience. Definitely try all of the dumplings!

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  5. gabrielle

    South Italy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and the staff made the night! Big portions, lots of options, excellent desert. The staff were incredibly welcoming and kind (shoutout to the hostess and our waiter!) The people next to us were very demanding and they exercised so much patience and professionalism. Treat your waiters/waitresses kindly! Couldn’t recommend more.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Vish

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Good ambiance and great service. Lot of vegetarian options which was good for us.

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  7. Brian

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Far exceeded my high expectations. I had heard good things about Aracosia McLean and had been looking forward to visiting. I haven't had Afghan food before, so keep that in mind. That being said, this was an exceptional experience and culinary bounty both in flavour and quantity. I will certainly be visiting again in the future. SERVICE: We were a party of 6 and had requested a reservation for 5:15p. We were quickly seated by a friendly hostess and were soon greeted by our server. We had an amazing experience during our visit at Aracosia. It was immediately clear that the staff cared about the experience of their diners. This is the epitome of what a fine restaurant experience should be. Our server, Kamyar (spelling?) was the consummate professional. He was attentive, genuinely friendly and efficient without being overbearing. He had the gift of making each table he was covering the focus of his attention. I wish all restaurants had waiters like him. Well done. FOOD: Excellent. Every dish. We started with lentil soup and the dumpling sampler. Wow. It was obvious that much care went into preparing the items and that the ingredients were fresh. Our food choices ranged from various meat stews to vegan options, and all were good. To me the spicy foods were perfectly seasoned, without being either too spicy or too bland. The flavours were subtle with multiple layers that would entertain your palate at different intervals as you ate. Not sure if that makes sense, but that was my experience. The quantity of food was enough to ensure that we would have leftovers for the following day. My mouth is watering typing this! Note: Spicy may be too hot for some. ATMOSPHERE: Upscale without being pretentious. Interesting and elegant decor. Quiet despite a full restaurant. CONCLUSIONS: Wonderful experience. Will be visiting again soon. McLean is lucky to have this restaurant in it's midst!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. William

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a reliably delicious and enjoyable dining experience.

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  9. Lala

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delicious food and excellent service. We appreciated the tasting menu as it introduced their dishes well. We will eat here again!

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  10. hope

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Iman and Aziz were wonderful and attentive as our waitress and waiter! Our food was absolutely delicious! Portions were plenty. Atmosphere was lovely. Varied menu with more than enough options. We cannot wait to return.

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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 1647 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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