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Aracosia McLean, Mc Lean, VA

Aracosia McLean

4.9 (1772)
$30 and under
Middle Eastern
1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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 1,772 people are saying

Aracosia McLean reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aracosia McLean is a "jewel" in McLean, consistently praised for its "fantastic food," "great service," and "cozy ambiance." It offers a delightful "culinary experience" with an "expansive menu" featuring well-prepared Afghan dishes. The "staff is friendly and attentive," making it perfect for "special occasions" or casual dining. Highly recommended!

1,772 Reviews

  1. Ramesh VIP

    Washington DC29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant with consistently good food and service.

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  2. Laura

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, attentive service and incredible value. Make sure to get one of the slow cooked options (quoromas - sp?) they are amazing. Large portions with so many options - we’ll be back!

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  3. Stephanie

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappoints. I bring out of town friends since they usually live in cities where it’s not as easy to get Afghan cuisine. Recommend the sampler if it’s your first time. It’s a lot of food and great value. The lamb pops are AMAZING. Service is the best.

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  4. Cynthia

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, interesting and varied menu and very good service. Bistro Aracosia McLean never disappoints. The food is excellent and very well prepared. A true neighborhood gem.

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  5. Sandy VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It appears there was only one waiter (with help from the manager) to support the entire restaurant, so service was very slow. Our dinner came before our drinks although they were ordered at the same time. I ordered my lamb medium rare and it was well done - no pink anywhere. After waiting so long, I wasn't inclined to send it back and wait another half hour. Not likely to return.

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  6. Dr. Yousef VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is one of the best in the area, and I make sure to visit it whenever I’m in the vicinity. The meat quality is exceptional, the food selection is diverse and delicious, and the overall dining experience is simply fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal.

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  7. Derrick

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a jewel of McLean! The whole experience is amazing and well worth it! I just wish my stomach was bigger so I could eat more!!!

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  8. andrea VIP

    Washington DC33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a lovely dinner and expérience. We enjoyed it and so did our guests.

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  9. John

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All boxes checked. Great service, expansive menu, good wine and fantastic food. Have visited before and will again. Highly recommend!

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  10. MARY VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely superb food and extremely gracious atmosphere. Every time. Restaurant was a bit hot but otherwise everything is always fabulous.

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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 4.9 stars by 1772 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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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