Reviews for Zamarod Restaurant in Great Falls, VA

What a delightful evening from beginning to end. The owner, Dor Niaz showed his wonderful personality and sense of humor as he... was leading us to our table. It just got better and better. His recommendations were all spot on. The wine was excellent,entrees very good, special/creative side dishes that he blessed us with, bread out of this world, dessert, atmosphere, etc. etc. Dor is very engaging and we conversed with him on many subjects all the time as he served us. He shared personal stories abouthimself including cooking in Italy with a bunch of Italian chefs just for themselves to enjoy a feast. I wish I was there:) Wediscovered Dor's Afghan restaurant as a result of a recent Northern VA magazine article on the area's top 50 restaurants and ofcourse his was one. We will be back but it will be hard to duplicate such a wonderful first time experience. Read more

This is a really wonderful authentic Afghan restaurant. My wife and I go here regularly. Food is always consistently delicious... and interesting. Dor, the owner of the restaurant, always sources fresh products. Great atmosphere inside and also nice place todine outside on a warm day. I can?t say enough good about this place. Read more

Popped in for a late lunch, wasn't crowded. Seated and served quickly. Servings were large enough for two. We got a lamb dish... with spinach, which was outstanding. Read more

What a treasure! We loved everything about our experience? our outdoor table (though the dining room was lovely), the wine... selection, the relaxed and competent service, the aushak, the mantoo, and especially the Quabili Palow! We will be back. Read more

If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would! I?m incredibly impressed by the flavor combinations and the quality of the... food. Unfortunately, I don?t come up to this area (from Florida) too often, otherwise I?d go through the entire menu. Cannotwait to come back next time in I?m town! As someone from a ?Stan country myself, I can vouch for the authenticity. Read more

An absolutely outstanding restaurant. The five of us shared the appetizer sampler and then I had the dish with apples and lamb.... An amazing combination of sweet and savory. We also had the rose ice cream and the pudding for dessert. Don?t miss this place?it?s truly a standout. Read more

6/27/2021: I ordered carryout 2 years ago, and I loved the food. I came here for dinner and tried different dishes... Oh my... goodness, everything was delicious!! I got the short rib special, and the short rib was so tender. We ordered way too much foodthat I got 2+ meal of leftovers! He did forget that I ordered the Banjan, and I ended up taking that home. I ordered theeggplant and the chicken kabob....amazingly delicious!! This is my first time at this restaurant. The owner and chef is verynice and he answered all my questions. His recipes are his mom's, and I love that because I feel like I am eating home cookedmeals. I really enjoyed the decor while waiting for my food. I forgot to ask for sauces, but the food tasted great even withoutthe sauces. I will definitely come back. Read more

Excellent quality: recipes and dish presentation. Multiple reviews here compare the kitchen to the home cooked meals. I agree... to the extent that the flavor combination suggests that the cook must have tried their meals before and carefully refined thecombination of tastes to perfection (this is no small point!). I disagree in that home cooked meals are usually simple, andhere even the side dishes are cooked with the complexity and attention a main dish in most other restaurants would infrequentlydeserve. Each dish of those we like the best (lamb shank, salmon kebob) combines dozens of ingredients and at least severalspices in a unique and complex combination of flavors and tastes that change multiple times between when you first put the foodin your mouth and until after you swallow. The owner is very friendly. Read more