To echo other reviewers, this establishment is extremely unfriendly to children. Felt unwelcome as soon as we stepped through the door with our child in a stroller. Ruined a holiday night with the poor service. Food was ok but not as good as I remember it to be. Or the experience was so bad not even good food could be tasted.
I placed an online order on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from Divan Restaurant locate in McLean, VA. My order included a chenjeh with rice, a khoresht gheimeh bademjoon with rice, and French fries. Unfortunately, the rice for the chenjeh was missing, and the overall quality of the food was not satisfactory.
As someone familiar with Persian cuisine, I was disappointed because the taste and preparation did not reflect the expected standards for these dishes
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Fatima Raza
Feb 15, 2026
I had such a great experience at Divan Restaurant thanks to Raim! His customer service was absolutely amazing. He was attentive, kind, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. He checked on us at the right times, gave great recommendations, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. It’s rare to find service that thoughtful and professional. Thank you, Raim, for making our visit so enjoyable, we’ll definitely be back! 😃
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Ebby Beatrice
Feb 11, 2026
My company had our office dinner here and it was incredible! Karen was really great to coordinate with & was able to help me plan this dinner for 50 in less than a week. The food was amazing & everyone raved about it. The atmosphere was perfect to treat everyone to a nice & intimidate dinner. The staff were very friendly & even participated in our trivia. One of the peers even shared that she and her mom had hand made the desserts. We loved supporting a local business. I highly recommend Divan for corporate (and any other) events.
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Mir Brothers
Feb 9, 2026
Being from Dallas, where presentation, ambiance, and quality service are truly appreciated, I was pleasantly surprised to discover this hidden gem in the Virginia DMV area. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and every detail from presentation to service was thoughtfully done.
The food was excellent, and you could clearly taste that everything was freshly made. Each dish felt carefully prepared and full of flavor, making the experience memorable for the taste buds. The mocktails were especially impressive refreshing, creative, and perfectly balanced.
A special thank you to Raim, whose attentive and kind service made my birthday celebration feel even more meaningful. It’s the people and the experience that truly make a place stand out.
If you’re in the DMV area and looking for great ambiance, fresh food, and wonderful service, this place is definitely worth visiting.