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Aracosia McLean, Mc Lean, VA

Aracosia McLean

4.8
4.8
1733 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aracosia McLean offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "friendly service." The restaurant is known for its "authentic cuisine," "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, and "amazing vegetarian options." Guests appreciate the "excellent sauces" and "delicious pumpkin dumplings." It's a favorite for both locals and visitors seeking "great value" and "memorable cuisine."

1,733 Reviews

  1. Sylvia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dining at Aracosia on Valentines Day. Our only concern was we ordered cocktails that didn’t arrive before our food.The server reported the bar was very busy. We cancelled the cocktail order and requested a glass of wine to have with dinner. The server delivered it promptly.

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  2. Samir

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the Valentine’s Day sampler meal for two consisting of all different dishes in moderate portions to have you try a bit of every dish. We sat at a two seater table one side a booth one side a seat the lighting and Turkish/Afghan Lamp are beautiful and really set the vibe.

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  3. Khalil

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is exquisite and the ambience feels special. This is the spot!

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  4. Alexandra

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aracosia McLean was very pleasant. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was phenomenal. Highly recommended for anyone to check out. Will be returning in the future!

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  5. Helene

    VIP

    Richmond

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, good price, very tasty but too much oil, good service, friendly ambiance.

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  6. Barbara

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Aracosia. The food is always delicious. It is a warm atmosphere and very enjoyable. I highly recommend.

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  7. Karen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve only ever had great meals here, with efficient service in a comfortable atmosphere. I think it’s one of the better value restaurants too.

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  8. Sosipatros

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experience I had. Great food nice environment nice people

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  9. Anita

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    WE LOVE ARACOSIA AS A RELIABLE AND DELICIOUS DINING OPTION CLOSE TO HOME. SATURDAY NIGHT, WE WERE SEATED NEXT TO A GROUP AND THE NOISE LEVEL WAS PARTICULARLY LOUD. THE FOOD WAS GOOD, ALTHOUGH MY CHICKEN WAS SERIOUS HOT (SPICY). I LOVE SPICY FOOD BUT THIS WAS EXCEPTIONALLY SO, TO THE POINT THAT I REALLY DIDN'T ENJOY IT. LESSON LEARNED. THE WINE HAS GOTTEN QUITE EXPENSIVE. THE DUMPLINGS ARE ALWAYS DELICIOUS AND THE STAFF ARE EXTREMELY FRIENDLY.

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  10. David

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It's a great restaurant. Typically, we have great service. However, on our last occasion, we asked our waiter for bread twice and never received it. The rest of the meal was flavorful, but this place has excellent sauces that go with the bread, and our table wanted to sample them. Next time.

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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 4.8 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aracosia McLean

1381 Beverly Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1381 Beverly Rd, Elm Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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