Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade quality cuts of meat and the freshest produce in the market. All foods prepared at Aracosia are prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSG& 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 and classical Afghan Gourmet and hospitality at its finest.
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
- 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
Popular dishes
Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli
Bone-in lamb shank and mixed greens slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
27 reviews
Pumpkin Dumplings
Flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection and finished off with your choice of yogurt garlic sauce or minced beef, topped with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper.
49 reviews
Lamb Chop Duo
Combination of two French rack ribs chops and shoulder chops, marinated in our house spices, served with seasoned basmati rice, and topped off with julienne carrots, raisins, served with a side of roasted eggplant.
5 reviews
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I would highly recommend. Food was delicious and it was such a warm, cozy atmosphere. Will definitely go back!
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Perfect spot for a late Saturday lunch! We had hearty stews, perfect for a cold winter day. The service was lovely, the noise level low and we were able to linger over our lunch and catch up.
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Divine. Absolutely incredible lamb and beef.
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Amazing food with amazing service, as always. This is home.
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Try one of the vegetarian options even if you aren’t vegetarian. The eggplant qorma was incredible.
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Excellent experience
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The meal and service were fantastic. Would highly recommend.
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This is comfort food—stews and breads with great flavors and colors. And the ambience—both noise and lighting—were so conducive to a relaxing evening. Almost felt like the pre-pandemic days!
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Consistent delicious meals accompanied with excellent and friendly service! We enjoy our dining experience every time!
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Went for the first time and will happily go back! The service was wonderful and the portions are huge. Be prepared to take home a meal of delicious leftovers for the next day.
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Another wonderful meal at Bistro Aracosia. We haves dined here several times and it always delights. Service was perfect. You must try all of the appetizers—get an assortment!
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Went above and beyond to create a special dining experience for us
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Always an absolutely amazing experience
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I love Bistro Aracosia. Delicious food, beautifully presented and attentively served. Hands down one of our favorite restaurants in Washington.
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A consistently excellent restaurant, with outstanding food and service. It is our go-to place for family and friends outings.
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Food was excellent overall. Veal Lawaan not as good as I remember the Chicken Lawaan from a prior visit. Ate at outdoor table. Very good service, good-sized portions.
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Went there twice. Very pleasant experience. Will go again.
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Absolutely the worst dining experience. The food was blah and flavorless. Such a disappointment for new years eve. Service was amazing!
Terrific food, as always. We come back for the unique mixture of flavors, tender aushak with beef and yogurt and savory stews.
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Delightful Afghan restaurant with the feel of a neighborhood favorite. Friendly and attentive service. Authentic and delicious food.
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Wonderful menu, food, service, and ambience. I'd retun every day if I could.
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Bistro Aracosia and Aracosia in McLean have become our favorite restaurants. Exceptional food and great atmosphere at both locations.
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Fantastic. I never knew I liked Afghan food until recently and this place is one of the best restaurants I've visited in my six-plus years in D.C. Everything is top notch from the moment you walk in the door. I will definitely be back.
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Excellent all around
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I highly recommend that it’s the best restaurant on MacArthur Blvd (My hometown )! The waitress noticed that I’m deaf. My hearing daughter was my intupteered. The waitress is excellent! He is awesome. The food was the best and beautiful! I gave the waitress a good tip because it’s 5 stars!
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It was our first time to this restaurant. They were extremely welcoming and the service and food were top notch! Large portions and delicious food. We look forward to visiting again soon!
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Have been here several times and food is always delicious. Service very prompt, professional, gracious. Highly recommend!
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The food was very good and the staff helpful. We enjoyed a great pre-holiday lunch!
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Great holiday cheer at Bistro Aracosia! Highly recommend.
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Consistently terrific venue for lunch. Delicious and well-priced
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We absolutely loved all three dumplings, and the land shank was fantastic, too.
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Awesome food and great staff. Every dish was fantastic. Truly enjoyabke experience. A neighborhood gem.
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My husband and I came for lunch and had a lovely meal. The service was attentive and responsive, and the food was delicious. We will definitely return.
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I have a food allergy, and the waitstaff worked hard to make sure that I did not get the allergen by accident. The dumplings were all good, the leek ones were to die for.
The saffron chicken was wonderful. The almond cake was extremely tasty, but I did not enjoy the rice pudding (my companions had had it before, and said that it usually was very good). I would certainly go back another time.
Thank you Deb! We're happy to hear that you and your guests were well taken care of, and that you all had a great time dining with us! We look forward to your next visit!
Outstanding service and great food made for a perfect evening out
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Great food and great service. Definitely returning.
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Excellent Afghan food - good value. A gem neighborhood restaurant.
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Great food and great service! Cannot wait to return and try other dishes on the menu!
Thank you, Larry, we look forward to your return as well!
Food and service were both fabulous and we can’t wait to go back.
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Bistro Aracosia is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the DC area. The food is delicious and the menu has great variety. Lots of vegetarian options. And the service is the best I've experienced in the DC area, just absolutely wonderful, informed and friendly. I can't wait to go back!
Jennifer, thank you very much for your kind words! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again!
FAQs
Bistro Aracosia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 363-0400.
Bistro Aracosia is rated 4.8 stars by 1768 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.
