Celiac safety profile

Bistro Aracosia

Afghani Restaurant · Restaurant

5100 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016

🍽️ What you can eat here

Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.

✅ Reported safe options

  • CHOPS & KABOBS (GF): Lamb Tenderloin Kabob; Lamb Shoulder Chops; Lamb Chop Duo; Beef Tenderloin Kabob
  • QORMAS (STEWS) (GF): Chicken Lawaan; Saffron Chicken; Afghania Chicken; Afghania Veal; Veal Lawaan; Veal Ryehaan; Lamb Shank Moghuli; Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli; Veal Moghuli
  • VEGETARIAN & VEGAN (GF): Afghania Baadenjaan; Sabzi Moghuli; Sabzi Lawaan; Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan; Qabuli Combination Platter (vegetarian-friendly variants)
  • DESSERTS (GF): Firni; Saffron Sheer Birinj; Rose Water Ice Cream; Cardamom Ice Cream; Baklava
  • ADDITIONAL SIDES (GF): Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill; Nakhoud Side; Baadenjaan Side; Daal Side; Sabzi Side; Kadoo Side; Qabuli Rice; Palou; Chalou

⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination

  • The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so there is an inherent cross-contamination risk.
  • However, multiple recent accounts describe staff as knowledgeable about gluten-free needs and cross-contact, with practical steps taken to minimize risk in service.
  • Labeling on the in-house menu isn’t always explicit, so clear communication with staff about gluten-free needs and confirmation of ingredients before ordering is wise.
  • Given the evidence, safe experiences are plausible when you actively verify specifics with the staff.

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