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Bistro Aracosia, Washington, DC

Bistro Aracosia

4.9 (2775)
$30 and under
Afghan
5100 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Bistro Aracosia is a critically acclaimed authentic Afghan gourmet and Chop House located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, DC. Aracosia has been acknowledged as 1 of 50 best restaurants in the nation for Vegetarians on Forbes Magazine, written up and reviewed by top food critics from the Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine and numerous other publications. Bistro Aracosia has been awarded 100 Best restaurants for 2 years in a row in the Washingtonian.
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sofia Masroor
  • Catering
    Please call us at 202-363-0400
  • Neighborhood
    Palisades Northwest
  • Cross street
    Dana Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,775 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Aracosia offers "outstanding" Afghan cuisine with "excellent food and service." Guests love its "warm and welcoming ambiance" and "delicious dumplings." The staff is "helpful and attentive," making it a "neighborhood gem." It's perfect for family events, with options for both "meat-eaters and vegetarians." Highly recommended!
2,775 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food that simultaneously keep red meat and vegetarians happy. My lamb chop was very good, cooked perfectly to request and my vegetarian guest thought her mixed vegetables serving was great. Even I thought the vegetables were really good.

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  2. Mark VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful example of a great kitchen in a neighborhood restaurant.

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  3. lilly VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, flavorful, and plentiful. Service was kind and excellent as well.

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  4. Catherine VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in DC but this last time the food was even better than usual and both the waiter and the hostess hit a high level of professionalism. I will be back VERY soon. Thank you.

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  5. sayan VIP

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful restaurant….never fails to impress. Good selection of outstanding lamb items. The lamb chops and the shank (Qabuli Pilaf) are especially flavorful. And the mixed dumplings (mantu) are a delicious appetizer. Very good meal experience on Father’s Day.

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  6. pilka

    Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was served attractively and was deliciously tasty; spiced just right. Th portions were generous and came to the table at the right temperature. Our reservation was honored on time with no wait. Would be a good move to offer a straw with the water served; just seems better to drink from than from the glass itself. Servers were efficient and consider are. A good neighborhood restaurant definitely deserving a return visit.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit, food and service were outstanding

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  8. Joshua

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is, simply put, an excellent restaurant with food that is exotic, varied and delicious. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable. And the decor was unusual inappropriate. I recommend this restaurant on every level. 

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  9. CS VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always; the dumpling and turnover assortments for the table are spot-on and consistently perfectly delicious; ambiance and service are always warm and comfortable. Aracosia is one of our favorite lunch spots.

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  10. Elizabeth

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I go to Bistro Aracosia I have a lovely meal! The food is delicious, the wait staff is helpful and attentive, and the ambience is perfect for a relaxing family meal. I highly recommend for any family event you might have!

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FAQs

Bistro Aracosia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 363-0400.

Bistro Aracosia is rated 4.9 stars by 2775 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Palisades Northwest

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Bistro Aracosia

5100 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dana Place
  • Neighborhood
    Palisades Northwest
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sofia Masroor
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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