Divan - Virginia
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Persian, Mediterranean
- Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm - Phone number
(703) 712-7309
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Neighborhood
McLean
- Cross street
Dolley Madison Blvd (Rt. 123). Between Old Chain Bridge & Chain Bridge
- Parking details
Public Lot
- Public transit
Bus 715 at Chain Bridge Road & Dolley Madison Boulevard
- Additional
Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers (Mazzeh)
combo platter: choose any 3 non-starred appetizers — $22
Beet Borani$11.00
a dip of roasted beet, garlic and creamy yogurt
Maast o Musir (Yogurt and Shallot Dip)$8.00
a dip of creamy thick yogurt and shallots
Maast o Khiar (Yogurt, Cucumber and Mint Dip)$8.00
a blend of creamy yogurt, finely-chopped Persian cucumber & mint
Caviar*
caviar with crème fraiche dollops over endive leaves and water crackers
- Market Price
Zaytoon Parvardeh (Marinated Olives)$12.00
green olives marinated with pomegranate molasses, mint, finely chopped walnuts and extra virgin olive oil
Mirza Ghasemi (Smoked Eggplant & Egg Dip)$12.00
a smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic & egg blend, served with barbari bread
Koofteh Tabrizi (Stuffed Meatballs)$16.00
Tabriz meatballs of ground beef, tarragon, rice and yellow split peas, stuffed with walnut and prune, simmered and served in a tomato saffron broth
Kookoo Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)$11.00
chopped fresh herbs, leek, walnut, barberries and egg frittata, served with barbari bread
Kookoo Kadoo (Persian Squash Frittata)
freshly-grated squash, turmeric, walnut, barberry and egg frittata cakes, served with barbari bread
- 2 Pieces$11.00
Grilled Octopus*$17.00
fresh octopus marinated with garlic, fresh rosemary, cayenne pepper & EVO, brushed with pomegranate molasses and grilled to perfection, served on a cauliflower & parsnip puree
Shrimp Ceviche*$18.00
shrimp marinated in lime juice, onion, cilantro and peppers
Kashke Bademjan (Eggplant & Whey Dip)$12.00
a famous Persian dip of blended oven-roasted eggplant, garlic and onions, garnished with whey, sauteed garlic & mint and fried onions, served with barbari bread
Shrimp Divan$16.00
3 large shrimp marinated with saffron, black pepper and garlic, grilled and served over a jalapeno goat cheese sauce
Dolmeh Barg (Stuffed Grape Leaves)$11.00
stuffed grape leaves with rice, ground beef, pinenuts, raisins, herbs and lemon juice
Hummus with Tahini$10.00
served with our special barbari bread
Lamb Skewers* (2)$14.00
marinated rosemary and garlic leg of lamb, skewered and grilled to perfection, brushed with pomegranate molasses
Roasted Cauliflower$11.00
sprinkled with sumac
Panir Sabzi Wrap$11.00
rice-wrapper wrapped fresh herb medley, fresh walnut, feta cheese, radish and spring onion
Soup
Soupeh Joh (Persian Barley Soup)$9.00
a delicious chicken and barley cream soup
Aash Reshteh (Persian Herb & Noodle Soup)$9.00
classic aromatic Persian noodle soup with fresh herbs & beans
Salads
Salade Shirazi$8.00
chopped tomato, Persian cucumber, onion and mint tossed in a lemon, extra virgin olive Oil dressing
Salade Divan$10.00
organic mixed greens and cherry tomato tossed with a fresh lemon and basil dressing
Salade Alamut$13.00
fresh arugula, walnuts, sun-dried dates, pickled beets and crumbled goat cheese, tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette
Salade Mediterranean$12.00
crisp romaine lettuce with Kalamata olives, Persian cucumber, grape tomatoes, peperoncini, feta cheese and herbs in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette
Salade Caesar$12.00
crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing and sprinkled with shaved parmesan, served with garlic croutons
Grill and Chops
Saffron basmati rice can be substituted with choice of: Dill and Fava bean (Bagali) Rice | Barbari (Zereshk) Rice | Herbed (Sabzi) Rice | | Sauteed Spinach, Onion & Garlic | Potato Souffle - +$4
Koobideh$22.00
2 skewered and grilled ground beef kabobs served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Barg$30.00
marinated, skewered and grilled beef filet kabob served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Sultani Combo$32.00
combination of Koobideh and Barg kabobs served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Lamb Chops Shandiz$39.00
4 lamb chops marinated with onion juice, saffron, black pepper, and lemon juice, perfectly grilled and served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Chenjeh (Leg of Lamb Skewer)$26.00
cubed leg of lamb kabob, marinated with yogurt, grated onion, saffron and lemon juice, skewered & grilled to perfection, served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Chicken Skewer$24.00
cubed boneless chicken in saffron, yogurt lemon marinade, skewered and grilled, served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Jujeh Kabob (Chicken with Bone Kabob)$24.00
Cornish hen kabob in a saffron, yogurt lemon marinade, skewered and grilled, served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Kabob Torsh$30.00
a beef filet kabob marinated in pomegranate molasses and crushed walnuts, skewered and grilled, served over saffron basmati rice with grilled tomatoes
Ribeye Steak$39.00
12 oz Angus ribeye steak seasoned perfectly and grilled, served with sauteed spinach and potato souffle
Grilled Vegetable Platter$20.00
portobello mushroom, squash, eggplant, artichoke heart, red onion, and tomato, rubbed with a rosemary and mustard seed-infused oil, grilled to perfection
Seafood
all are served with choice of: Saffron basmati rice | Dill and Fava bean (Bagali) Rice | Barbari (Zereshk) Rice | Herbed (Sabzi) Rice | Potato Souffle
Roasted Salmon$32.00
with a dill and lemon preserve sauce, served over garlic spinach
Mahi Shekampoor (Stuffed Trout)$38.00
whole deboned trout stuffed with fresh green herbs, dried fruits and pistachio, baked and brushed with a butter, saffron lime sauce, served over garlic spinach
Chilean Sea Bass$43.00
marinated with lemon and saffron, pan-seared and served over garlic spinach
Paella for Two$52.00
allow 35 minutes to cook; shrimp, mussels, chorizo and chicken sauteed and simmered with Valencia rice, green & red pepper, onion and saffron
Seafood Pasta$32.00
shrimp, scallops and mussels pan-seared and simmered in a marinara and fresh basil sauce, tossed with spaghetti, baked in a parchment pocket
Entrees & Stews
Gormeh Sabzi (Herb and Beef Stew)$23.00
a delicious stew simmered with a variety of fresh herbs, kidney beans and dried lime, served with a saffron rice
Khoresht Gheimeh Bademjan (Lamb, Eggplant & Split Pea Stew)$25.00
lamb simmered with sauteed eggplant, yellow split peas, tomato, lemon, dried lime and sour grapes, served with a saffron rice
Mahechay (Braised Lamb Shank)$31.00
lamb shank braised and slow-simmered in its own juices w/ saffron, turmeric, garlic, tomato and lemon, served with Dill & Fava bean rice
Baghali Ghatogh (Fava Bean, Dill & Egg Stew)$20.00
traditional fava bean, garlic, dill and egg stew, served over basmati rice
Tahchin e Morgh (Rice Cake and Cornish Hen)$25.00
crunchy savory saffron rice and barberry cake topped with roasted young chicken
Fesenjan (Persian Walnut Pomegranate Stew)
a sumptuous Persian stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses — earthy, tangy and deep, served over basmati rice
- Topped with Duck$29.00
- Topped with Chicken Breast$25.00
- Topped with No Meat (Vegetarian)$22.00
Persian Macaroni$22.00
Persian ground beef ragù (simmered with garlic, turmeric, touch of cinnamon, tomato and lemon juice) tossed with spaghetti and served with crunchy potato tahdig
Rigatoni with Gorgonzola Sauce$23.00
rigatoni pasta tossed with a gorgonzola cream sauce and sprinkled with chopped pistachio
Sides
Bagali Polo$9.00
small portion of rice with dill and fava beans
Sabzi Polo$9.00
small portion of rice with a variety of chopped fresh herbs
Zereshk Polo$9.00
small portion of rice with saffron and barberries
Maast o Khiar$8.00
creamy yogurt, chopped Persian, cucumber and mint
Torshi$5.00
pickled vegetables
Garlic Spinach
- Small$9.00
Potato Souffle$8.00
Fries$7.00
What 109 people are saying
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- 4.1Value
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Divan - Virginia is rated 4.4 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.
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1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd McLean, VA 22101-3908
Additional information
- Cross street
Dolley Madison Blvd (Rt. 123). Between Old Chain Bridge & Chain Bridge
- Neighborhood
McLean
- Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm - Cuisines
Persian, Mediterranean
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Public Lot
- Public transit
Bus 715 at Chain Bridge Road & Dolley Madison Boulevard
- Additional
Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
- Phone number
(703) 712-7309