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Divan - Virginia, McLean, VA

Divan - Virginia

4.4
4.4
318 Reviews
$30 and under
Persian
Fresh ingredients, clean flavors that stand out on their own, and healthy dashes of some unexpected spice or herb, alongside tried and true Mediterranean dishes, makes Divan Restaurant your new go-to place to gather, savor and enjoy with the people you want to spend time with. Great food and service, plush seating, a bright and airy space and a cozy fireplace equals one extraordinary dining experience! ===

Having a bar with a Happy Hour bites/bar menu alongside a great bar program of craft cocktails, mocktails, wines and beers offers something for everyone—a wonderful way to taste and experience the many flavors of Divan Restaurant! == Just minutes from Tysons Corner and DC, located right off of Rt. 123.

=== Please ensure that your guests are on time--we can only hold the table for 15 minutes. After that, please be advised that you may have to wait for another table to open.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Persian, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (703) 712-7309

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Neighborhood

    McLean

  • Cross street

    Dolley Madison Blvd (Rt. 123). Between Old Chain Bridge & Chain Bridge

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    Bus 715 at Chain Bridge Road & Dolley Madison Boulevard

  • Additional

    Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OliviaL

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were recommended here by a friend from Iran who said this was one of the most authentic restaurants in the area and this did not disappoint. The Kabob Torsh was fantastic. Service was prompt. Will definitely be returning.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful and service was perfect. Yes it’s a little noisy but I loved the vibe.
  3. Anon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Expansive menu and well prepared food, but be prepared for a noisy room and rather slow service.
  4. TracyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Divan for anniversary. First time customers. Nice decor, knowledgable staff, delicious food from appetizer to dessert. Couldn't have chosen a better place.
  5. EshaZ

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was immaculate and the place is pretty! they check on you and are very quick. It's pretty loud in there because it's popular and busy, so there are times when you can't hear the person next to you, but otherwise awesome. It is considered fine dining so the prices are pretty high, but portions were also reasonable and not teeny tiny. I would definitely be back!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. I’ll definitely come back
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and the servers kind of left us alone so we could connect. It was a lovely evening. Wonderful cocktails too.
  8. EmilyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing and healthy food! Service was spectacular.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food4service4ambience4
    We were sadly charged for dinner prices at lunch today! Good food and service I should add but what is being advertised online for prices is not correct!

    Divan - VirginiaResponded on May 8, 2023I'm sorry you were confused, but our Lunch Menu is not offered on Sundays--the only menu we have is our dinner menu. Our website also states that we offer Lunch on Tuesdays-Fridays only. If you had mentioned your confusion to our manager, he would have told you as well. I'm glad you enjoyed your food and service, and we hope to see you again!

  10. AndrewG

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stellar restaurant. We have been several times and it’s great. The sea bass is particularly excellent. Outstanding (and generous) servings of wine. The service is impressive and gives very reliable recommendations. One of the best dining options in Mclean.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was awesome! Super knowledgeable and friendly server! The non-alcoholic drinks were delicious and beautiful! Highly recommend the hibiscus-rose! Especially loved the stuffed trout. The hazelnut torte for a birthday at our table came on a special plate. Water glasses were attentively filled whenever they were getting low. Overall, a wonderful experience!
  12. MicheleW

    Richmond

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second time here, and I was so excited to come back!! I came with a girlfriend who had never been and she just said it was fabulous. We ended up sitting at the bar cause I wanted to try the happy hour menu. Everything was great. Nice choices good size of everything for sharing. We shared the lamb shank, which I would say might’ve been a little overtime because it was just in my opinion too easily coming off the bone. Otherwise it was just fabulous. I will definitely come back.!! oh! can’t forget about the dessert. Persian ice cream with a little espresso and chocolate flat chips was fab, fab, fab.
  13. AmyC

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food was phenomenal. The perfect blend of spices and flavors cooked to perfection! The staff were polite, helpful and attentive to our needs.
  14. SandraB

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very welcoming staff—food and service were excellent!!! We were very pleased and will definitely be returning!!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Enjoyed this restaurant. Nice ambiance, good buzz and crowded on a Saturday night. The food was different and interesting. Family run and felt warm and friendly. Will return.
  16. Jeto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique and refined food Persian food, excellent complexity of flavors. Our server recommended several fantastic dishes, and even served a special birthday dessert. Nice ambience and overall wonderful experience.
  17. BillG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    We perhaps we ordered the wrong things… the octopus appetizer was tough. My wife found her Persian stew with chicken tasty, but my Persian macaroni was very bland. Service staff was quite attentive but the kitchen was sloooow. Too expensive for the experience . Glad we tried it, but it’s doubtful we’ll return.
  18. ISSAMS

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Very noisy, difficult to have a conversation. Roasted cauliflower was more like boiled rather than roasted, sitting in a bowl of broth with no flavor! main dishes were good. overpriced wine list.
  19. BetsyS

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extremely good food, service and ambiance. A truly fine neighborhood restaurant.
  20. UrsulaC

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time dining at Divan. Appetizers and entrées were varied, fresh, and delicious! Entrées were very generous portions. Consistently good on all counts! Staff was helpful and friendly. The weather was warm and inviting when we arrived, but a thunder storm quickly moved in. Staff was efficient and gracious as they moved everyone to drier spaces and closed the glass doors. Cannot wait to return! Highly recommend!
  21. KathleenG

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We greatly enjoyed our dinner with friends at Divan. Everyone loved their entree lamb dishes (chops Shandiz and lamb shank) and the salmon and a side order of spinach. The shrimp Divan and the Kookoo Sabzi were standout appetizers. Terrific and personable service - great suggestions for wine and menu guidance.
  22. TabbyL

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambiance! I am so glad to discover this place. I’ll be back for sure
  23. ShobhaG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff proactively took care of my party of 3. It was so pleasant to know we could take as much as needed to enjoy our dinner as well as know that steps could be taken to expedite our need to end a meal soon. The ambiance is great. Most importantly, the food is exceptional. It was a great way to celebrate my sister's birthday. It'll be an evening we will remember with great fondness. We intend to return!
  24. FarahJ

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Terrible service. Staff is very inexperienced. Food was ok but small portions and over priced.. we bought guests but was embarrassed and disappointed.. would not go back :/
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Persian food; attentive management & waiter (Cyrus, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided great menu guidance). Grilled octopus and eggplant dip were two of the table's favorite apps. Stuffed trout, lamb shank, and filet kabob were well enjoyed. Tiramisu only lasted 2 min :) inventive cardomon rose latte was a fine finish.
  26. Cyrus

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, food, and ambience. A fresh menu of truly authentic and exceptional Persian and a few choice Spanish inspired options. We will go back with our non-Persian friends...
  27. Susan

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The stuffed trout - Mahi Shekampoor - was outstanding. A very special dish - make sure you order it. My companion also ordered the Shrimp Divan appetizer and begrudgingly let me try a shrimp. Also outstanding. I had several cups of Persian tea. So relaxing and life-reaffirming. I can see how that tea would be a staple of everyday life and of special occasions. And, finally, the host was delightful; he wanted to make sure, every step of the way, that we were comfortable and happy. (We are older folk, and my companion is hard of hearing. They chose a lovely table to for us.)
  28. Skylar

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The food was served cold, nice presentation but no taste. The orders were not served at the same time, so we had to wait.
  29. MLJP

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, from the ambiance, service to the food. However, noise level is extremely high and something the restaurant ideally should fix. Again, food is excellent and overall, this restaurant got to be one of the best in the DC area.
  30. JohnL

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Very disappointing. We like Iranian food, and were looking forward to Divan. We did share an amazing grilled octopus appetizer, but both entrees were very disappointing. While the sauce for the Fesanjan stew was good, the chicken itself was completely flavorless. The Khoresht Bademjan stew also had little flavor and not much lamb or eggplant. Our server was positive.
  31. ShahidS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good Food & ambiance, great service. The noise level was high. Overall great experience.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic, from the food , to the atmosphere, to the impeccable service from beginning to end. Highly recommended. This restaurant does not disappoint!
  33. Mythos

    Richmond

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I stumbled on this Persian restaurant on “open table”. What a great find. Love the food and the atmosphere. Great job guys. PLEASE keep up the great work.
  34. SarahF

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot to celebrate a special occasion. Festive atmosphere, great food, and superb service.
  35. StaceyT

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was absolutely impeccable
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food, and ambiance!!!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It was just okay. Nothing memorable.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great quality food. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
  39. William

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Persian cuisine with great service. Cocktails are great, entrees are great, and the deserts are also worth having. It can get a little noisy, but this is to be expected in a place that brings in people that want to be there. This is a hidden gem that you might pass by if you did not know it was located where it is. Definitely worth a visit.
  40. RyanM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    We sat down for almost 1 hour until we got the food. The server was rushing us all the time. The food quality is getting worse in the last few times I've been there. Rice was over cooked. Chicken Kermanshahi was something made up tasted like it had blue cheese in it. It was tasteless. I doubt I'd go there anymore.

FAQs

Divan - Virginia is rated 4.4 stars by 318 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 PM


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Divan - Virginia

1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101-3908

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Dolley Madison Blvd (Rt. 123). Between Old Chain Bridge & Chain Bridge

  • Neighborhood

    McLean

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Persian, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Public transit

    Bus 715 at Chain Bridge Road & Dolley Madison Boulevard

  • Additional

    Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

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