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Aracosia McLean, Mc Lean, VA

Aracosia McLean

4.9
4.9
1692 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 40 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 1,692 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aracosia McLean offers "excellent food" and "great service" with a diverse menu featuring standout lamb dishes and pumpkin dumplings. Gluten-free and vegetarian options abound, catering to various dietary preferences. The atmosphere is welcoming, perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "hidden gem" with "delicious" and "scrumptious" dishes, making it a top choice in McLean.

1,692 Reviews

  1. William

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Throughout the meal, the staff was attentive without being intrusive. When our server picked up that one of party was celebrating a birthday, he provided a special desert for her without our asking. The food was excellent.

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  2. Karen

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants, thank you for keeping the quality high

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  3. dana

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. So many tasty options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers. The staff create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Love the Rumi poems on the walls!

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  4. Lauro

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! We would return another time for sure.

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  5. Anne

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aracosis in one of my 2 favorite restaurants in Northern Virginia. The food is authentic and delicious- I especially love that there are incredibly good vegetarian options-the pumpkin dumplings are some of my favorites. Service is always friendly and unhurried. The fact that Rumi’s poems are in the walls just makes it an extra lovely touch.

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  6. Lynn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, great food. Love all of the vegan options and the care in serving and preparing the vegan orders. Love the different flavors and extensive menu!

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  7. Noel

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delightful dining experience. We hit the trifecta of great food, great service and great value. We heard about Aracosia in Washingtonian and our usual go-to places were booked, so we thought we’d give it a try to celebrate my wife’s 65th birthday. When we arrived, there was a bit of a backup as earlier diners finished their meals. So had a drink at the bar where we enjoyed well- made cocktails. We didn’t wait long at all for our table and were immediately warmly greeted by our server who helped us decide on our meal, which was a large assortment of afghani mezze, not one of which disappointed, but the lamb shank shone even brighter. We were checked on frequently by our server and the manager also stopped over to make sure we were enjoying our evening. When we received the bill, we were pleasantly surprised by the value we received for this very nice dining experience. Aracosia is now another of our go-tos!

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  8. Johanna

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with the pumpkin dumplings, which were fabulous. Then we ordered the lamb and filet mignon kabobs. Cooked just right. The right with carrots and raisins is delicious. And the service was very sweet and right on target. Not too much and not too little. All in all a very nice meal. We will be back.

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  9. Michael

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious food and friendly service! We always bring friends because we know they’ll enjoy it.

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  10. dana

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Afghan food around! So much variety for vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers! Wonderful service and beautiful ambiance.

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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 1692 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 40 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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