Aracosia McLean

Name: Aracosia McLean
Address: 1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA, United States, 22101
Telephone: (703) 269-3820
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1787)

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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

Popular dishes

What 1,787 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aracosia McLean offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service." The diverse Afghan cuisine delights patrons with "amazingly flavorful" dishes, particularly the lamb, veal stews, and kebabs. Guests appreciate the "comfortable atmosphere" and "friendly staff," making it a "highly recommended" spot for both casual meals and special occasions.

1,787 Reviews

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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time, but certainly not our last! Excellent food, very reasonably priced. The lamb was seasoned well, very savory and delicious. Service was attentive but not obtrusive. Definitely recommend.
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Robert VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Grill was broken so menu was very limited. Probably would have canceled my reservation if I had known that in advance.
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Cy
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was blown away by the food here it was absolutely amazing and wide variety of dishes outside the typical box of Afghan cuisine. Highly recommend you check this out.
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Charles VIP
San Francisco Bay Area163 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aracosia McLean made such a favorable first impression on our out-of-town friends that they specifically requested that we make a return visit to the restaurant. Everything we ordered was fabulous - lamb and veal stews, grilled salmon, and chicken kebobs - and we all enjoyed sharing the generous entrees with one another. We have been patrons of Aracosia's Palisades location and the McLean location. The great food, the friendly staff and the ambiance at either dining venue makes the drive from Arlington well worth it.
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Tina
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic every time. We order all apps and they never disappoint!!! Highly recommend!
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Catherine
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aracosia McLean is delightful! The food is excellent, service is prompt and friendly. A favorite place for a wonderful lunch or dinner. We are so glad Aracosia came to McLean!!!!
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Cynthia VIP
Washington, D.C. Area107 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent! Aracosia McLean never disappoints!
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ken
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good service and always very consistent
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Jefff
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We will definitely be returning when we visit the DC area!
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Katherine
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arcosia never disappoints! Service is superb and not intrusive. Food is fresh, top quality and delicious. What a pleasure. Thank you!
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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 1787 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

Website
http://www.aracosiamclean.com/
Phone number
(703) 269-3820
Catering
Please contact us at 703-269-3820

Aracosia McLean

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

Chicken Aracosian

Menu

What 1,787 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Aracosia McLean offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aracosia McLean restaurant rated?

Is Aracosia McLean currently accepting reservations?

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