Best Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Restaurants in Northern Virginia
Updated November 6, 2026 · 10 picks
Northern Virginia is where much of the DMV's Persian and Afghan cooking lives. Five of the ten restaurants below sit in the Tysons, Vienna and McLean corridor, and the rest stretch from Falls Church and Springfield to Shirlington, Westover and Old Town Alexandria. The list covers three Persian kitchens, three Afghan restaurants, three Greek tavernas and Lebanese Taverna, which opened in Arlington's Westover neighborhood in 1979. Every pick is a restaurant in our directory, described from its own listing.
Afghan · Springfield, Virginia
Springfield Afghan restaurant serving traditional kebabs and rice dishes; sister restaurant to Bistro Aracosia.
📍 8081-D Alban Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
See full details & directionsPersian · McLean, Virginia
Family-owned Persian kitchen in McLean rooted in Iranian tradition, specializing in authentic kabob dishes and saffron rice.
📍 6271 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101
See full details & directionsAfghan · McLean, Virginia
Authentic Afghan gourmet chophouse in McLean serving classical Afghan recipes, with Paleo, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal options.
📍 1381 Beverly Road, McLean, VA 22101
See full details & directionsAfghan · Falls Church, Virginia
Afghan fine dining on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church since 2005, serving kebabs, kabobs, and bolani.
📍 5634 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
See full details & directions5. JOON
Persian · Vienna, Virginia
Award-winning Vienna Persian restaurant honoring traditional kabobs, slow-simmered stews, and saffron-scented rice with tahdig -- named Best Restaurant in Virginia by Washingtonian.
📍 8045 Leesburg Pike Suite 120, Vienna, VA 22182
See full details & directionsMediterranean · Westover, Virginia
Founded in Arlington's Westover neighborhood in 1979; describes its own food as classic Eastern Mediterranean cooking.
📍 5900 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205
See full details & directionsGreek · Shirlington, Virginia
Family-owned Greek restaurant in Shirlington serving authentic Greek dishes; one of three Northern Virginia locations.
📍 4044 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
See full details & directions8. Plaka Grill
Greek · Vienna, Virginia
Authentic Greek restaurant in Vienna known for its gyros, souvlaki, and homemade Greek dishes prepared fresh daily.
📍 110 Lawyers Rd NW, Vienna, VA 22180
See full details & directions9. Shamshiry
Persian · Tysons, Virginia
Traditional Persian cuisine in the Tysons area -- charcoal-broiled kabobs and saffron basmati rice -- since 1993.
📍 8607 Westwood Center Drive, Vienna, VA 22182
See full details & directions10. Taverna Cretekou
Greek/Mediterranean · Old Town Alexandria, Virginia · $$
Long-standing Old Town Greek taverna with a charming garden patio and authentic Cretan cuisine. The moussaka and grilled lamb chops transport diners to the Mediterranean.
📍 818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
See full details & directionsGood to know
- •Where they are: Virginia — including Springfield, McLean, Falls Church, Vienna, Westover, Shirlington.
- •Reservations: the busier and more upscale spots book up, especially on weekends — reserve ahead or check each restaurant's page for booking links.
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