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Afghan Bistro, Springfield, VA
Afghan Bistro, Springfield, VA
Afghan Bistro, Springfield, VA
Afghan Bistro, Springfield, VA
Afghan Bistro, Springfield, VA

Afghan Bistro

4.9
4.9
1290 Reviews
$30 and under
Afghan
Afghan Bistro, located in Springfield, VA provides guests an authentic Afghan cuisine with a modern flair.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 337-4722
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sofia Masroor
  • Catering
    For more information about catering please give us a call.
  • Private party contact
    Wais Shirzoi: (703) 337-4722
  • Neighbourhood
    Springfield
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,290 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
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Overall

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Service

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

1,290 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was DELICIOUS! Service was exceptional as well.

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  2. Chris1959

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is great and I always enjoy myself when I go.

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  3. MartinB

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. The staff is very professional, courteous, efficient and friendly. Everything they serve is of very good quality and taste, their drinks (tried the Jalabadi), their bread and delicious sauces, and their dishes. This is my 4th time visiting this establishment and have never been disappointed. Afghan Bistro has a delicious, and plentiful, selection of vegetarian dishes, as wells as a very diverse selection of meat based dishes. Highly recommend this gem of Afghan cuisine.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, good service and pleasant noise level!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service! We will definitely became a regular customer!

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  6. GretchenS

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Very tasty food with lots of selections. In stripmall location but roomy.

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  7. IgnacioB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. Authentic afghan food and great service. A must!

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  8. SergioR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was absolutely delicious, the wait staff was very responsive and attentive. Would definitely return.

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  9. Nightdawn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Afghan food and great service at Afghan Bistro!

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  10. StuK

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Very large selection of appetizers and entrees. They start you with fresh baked bread and 4 dipping sauces. We began with pumpkin and meat dumplings, then I had the lamb chop duo (2 different cuts) and wife had lamb shank. Both dishes served with rice with carrots and raisins, and an eggplant side. They have wine, beer and cocktails. Only downside is that it’s small (seating about 36) so you are close to other tables and during prime hours on a Saturday reservations are a must.

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  11. TheBadDog

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The three dipping sauces with the starter bread are amazing, especially the spicy mango. Every entree stews ordered was perfect and so tender. This is Afghan food at the highest level and taste.

    Afghan BistroResponded on October 23, 2023

    Thank you very much for your kind words and support! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed dining with us!

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  12. Paul

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great meal at the Afghan Bistro!! Will definitely come back.

    Afghan BistroResponded on October 20, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and support! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  13. StephanieB

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had lunch here this week and food and service were superlative as usual. Have been coming here since they opened and never disappoints. I had the chicken and beef tenderloin kabobs. Meat was tender and perfectly cooked—beef was medium rare as requested. A favorite place of my family and friends!

    Afghan BistroResponded on October 16, 2023

    Thank you for being our loyal guests! We appreciate your kind words and support! We are so happy to hear that we are one of your family's favorites!

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  14. WendyM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and flavors. Very authentic. Glad I came and will come back again.

    Afghan BistroResponded on October 13, 2023

    Thank you, Wendy! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back!

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  15. sgreenla

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely introduction to Afghan food. Excellent food in a cozy environment. The quality of the food was only surpassed by the service. We will be back.

    Afghan BistroResponded on October 11, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and support! We are glad that you enjoyed dining with us! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  16. JeffB

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Wonderful food and wonderful people. The place is small so also loud - not much they can do about that. We did have one concern in that they let a party dine inside even though they came with a rather large dog. There was no indication that we could see that the dog was a "support animal.". that said, we will be back.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If you love lamb this is the destination for a great meal experience.

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  18. ArlS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant. We had been to the other 2 "sister" restaurants but learned that this is in fact the first one started by their mother. Besides amazingly delicious food, without our asking, we received 4 individual checks. Now that is service!

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 29, 2023

    Thank you for being a loyal guest at each of our locations! We are so glad that you have enjoyed your experiences with us! We appreciate your support!

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  19. Chris17

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is delicious and an opportunity to try many flavors we don’t always use in our home kitchens. I’m glad their business is doing well, as it was crowded. But for my own interest, it was too noisy.

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 25, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

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  20. jea234

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service. I recommend this place and plan to return!

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 26, 2023

    Thank you for your support! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  21. Aussie

    Richmond

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Don’t miss the squash or the eggplant. Lamb is always a good choice as well

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 25, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your favorites! We are glad you enjoyed dining with us!

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  22. CarmenS

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A wonderful family restaurant. A gem in Springfield VA. The food was delicious and flavorful. Natural ingredients and authentic. Service was great and nice people. We enjoyed the pumpkin dumplings.. fresh and delicious. The Hot Mazza assortment had nice variety of eggplant and butternut squash . I’d recommend this restaurant

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 22, 2023

    Thank you very much for your kind words and support! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!

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  23. TomA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Do not be deceived by this restaurant's apparently humble location in a strip mall. Their food is consistently excellent and we always feel like a welcome guest. Strongly recommend making a reservation instead of just showing up - lots of other people are on to this treasure.

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 4, 2023

    Thank you! We appreciate your kind words and support!

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  24. CarolineM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Afghan bistro is one of dc areas best. The most unique and genuine food

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 4, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and support!

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  25. TomB

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As usual, the food was wonderful. Three of us were there for lunch. The rice with carrots and raisins is the best, especially with lamb. Also, we love the roasted eggplant.

    Afghan BistroResponded on September 4, 2023

    Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoy our Qabuli Palou! We hope to see you all again soon!

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  26. Steve

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always awesome. Service also reliably great. One of my favorite restaurants!!!

    Afghan BistroResponded on August 28, 2023

    Thank you! We are honored to be one of your favorites! We appreciate your support!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Found this fabulous restaurant when I lived in VA. Anytime we are back to visit we make sure to make a reservation! The food is excellent.

    Afghan BistroResponded on August 28, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and support! We are glad that you enjoyed it!

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  28. LMCA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were both outstanding. One of the best restaurants I’ve eaten at in a while. Will definitely be going back!

    Afghan BistroResponded on August 21, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and support! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  29. Vanessa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. Great food, great service, great prices.

    Afghan BistroResponded on August 22, 2023

    Thank you! We appreciate your kind words and support!

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  30. FitzJ

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as I've come to expect! Been a loyal repeat customer for years.

    Afghan BistroResponded on August 21, 2023

    Thank you for being our loyal guest! We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed dining with us!

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  31. JinL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service never disappoints here! Always a treat coming here.

    Afghan BistroResponded on August 21, 2023

    Thank you! We appreciate your kind words and support!

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  32. JacobC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I tried the chicken karahi. It was great! My friend tried a couple of appetizers and loved them.

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  33. Jill

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place! The restaurant is small and intimate -- the cuisine and the service are impeccable, aa reflected in attention to detail. This is my second time in two months that I've been to the Bistro. I finally discovered it after nearly 20 years in Springfield -- and now it's my favorite hometown restaurant. Space-wise there are maybe only 15 tables, so be sure to make a reservation. Highly recommended -- even for even those who have never been exposed to Afghan food or don't think they will like it. It's simply superlative!

    Afghan BistroResponded on August 1, 2023

    Thank you for celebrating your special occasion with us! We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed your experiences with us! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  34. Don4k

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and serve was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant

    Afghan BistroResponded on July 31, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and support!

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  35. LauraG

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I love this restaurant! Great food. Friendly staff. The chicken Lawaan is fantastic and the sauces are the best!

    Afghan BistroResponded on July 31, 2023

    Thank you, Laura! We appreciate your kind words and support!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The food was not good but the customer service was great!

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  37. RuthA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, from the sambosas appetizers to the lamb and chicken kabobs, amazing basmati rice with carrots/raisins, and chickpeas and eggplant. We were celebrating a birthday and the server surprised us with a delicious cardomom cake after our meal. Service was outstanding. Overall, Afghan Bistro is an excellent restaurant!

    Afghan BistroResponded on July 28, 2023

    Thank you for celebrating with us! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience!

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  38. Johnk

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious as usual. Service was quick, and everything we had was outstanding we have been before, and will definitely come back again.

    Afghan BistroResponded on July 24, 2023

    Thank you for your kind words and support! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  39. Vitale

    Washington DC

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Afghan Bistro, by far, is the best overall restaurant in Northern Virginia. The food is without par, and it is also the best value dining in the DMV.

    Afghan BistroResponded on July 21, 2023

    We are so happy to hear that you enjoy our restaurant this much! We appreciate your kind words and support!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing. Very knowledgeable of the food and his recommendations for drinks and entrees were spot on!

    Afghan BistroResponded on July 17, 2023

    Thank you! We are happy to hear that you were well taken care of during your visit with us! We appreciate your kind words and support!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Afghan Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 337-4722.

Afghan Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1290 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Afghan Bistro

8081 D Alban Rd, Springfield, VA 22150

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Springfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Afghan, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sofia Masroor
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 337-4722
  • Catering
    For more information about catering please give us a call.
  • Private party contact
    Wais Shirzoi: (703) 337-4722
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