Divan Restaurant Menu
Introducing the Menu at Divan Restaurant
Located in McLean, VA, Divan Restaurant offers a delightful journey through Mediterranean and Persian cuisine. This halal establishment combines tradition with a modern twist, ensuring each dish is a celebration of flavors. Diners can enjoy a range of culinary highlights, from aromatic kebabs to flavorful stews, all prepared with authentic ingredients.
The restaurant’s ambiance is both classy and romantic, perfect for intimate dinners or celebratory gatherings. With features like outdoor seating, a full bar, and accommodations for those with accessibility needs, Divan seamlessly blends comfort with sophistication.
- Reservation options for easy planning
- Takeout and delivery for on-the-go enjoyment
- Happy hour specials and catering for larger groups
- Special amenities like QR code menus and Braille options
Join us at Divan for a memorable dining experience where every dish is crafted with care and passion.
Appetizers Mazzeh
Beet Borani
A dip of roasted beet, garlic and creamy homemade yogurt
Maast O Musir
A dinnerside dip of creamy thick homemade yogurt and shallots
Maast O Khiar
A dinnerside dip of creamy homemade yogurt, finelychopped Persian cucumber and mint
Caviar
Market Price Served over creme fraise and endive with diced shallot and water crackers
Zaytoon Parvardeh
Green olives marinated with pomegranate molasses, mint, finely chopped walnuts and EVOO
Mirza Ghasemi
A traditional Northern Iranian blend of smoked eggplant, tomato, egg and garlic, served as a dip with Persian bread
Koofteh Tabrizi
Two ground beef meatballs, stuffed with yellow split pea, walnut and prune, simmered and served in a tomato saffron broth
Kookoo Sabzi
Chopped fresh herb, leek, walnut, barberry and egg frittata, served with Persian bread
Kookoo Kadoo
Freshlygrated squash, barberry, walnut and egg frittata cakes, served with a side of beet borani dip 2 pieces
Grilled Octopus
Marinated with garlic, rosemary, cayenne pepper and EVOO, served over roasted cauliflower and parsnip puree and drizzled with pomegranate molasses
Shrimp Ceviche
Steamed shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice, red onion, cilantro and slivers of bell pepper
Kashke Bademjan
Famous Persian spread of blended ovenroasted eggplant, walnut, garlic and onions, garnished with whey, sauteed garlic mint and fried onions served with Persian bread
Shrimp Divan
Serving of 4 large grilled shrimp marinated with saffron, black pepper and garlic, over a jalapeno goat cheese sauce
Dolmeh Barg
3 steamed stuffed grape leaves with rice, ground beef, pinenuts, raisins and herbs, served with a lemon mint sauce
Hummus With Tahini
Puree dip of chickpeas, tahini, garlic and EVOO served with Persian bread
Lamb Skewers
Rosemary and garlic marinated leg of lamb, skewered and grilled to perfection, brushed with pomegranate molasses
Roasted Cauliflower
Simmered in savory mustard and garlic broth, oven roasted and sprinkled with sumac
Panir Sabzi Wrap
Fresh herb medley, walnut, feta cheese, radish, and spring onion in a rice wrapper, topped with walnut pomegranate sauce
Noon Panir Sabzi Plate
fresh herb medley, walnut, feta cheese, radish and spring onion, served with fresh baked lavash bread
Soupeh Joh
A delicious cream of chicken and barley soup, drizzled with preserved lemon oil
Aash Reshteh
Classic aromatic Persian noodle soup with fresh herbs beans, garnished with whey, sauteed garlic mint and fried onions
Soup
Salads
Salad Shirazi
Traditional side salad of chopped tomato, Persian cucumber, onion, and mint tossed in a lemon, EVOO dressing
Salade Divan
Organic mixed greens and cherry tomato tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette
Salade Alamut
Fresh arugula, walnuts, sundried dates, pickled beets, and crumbled goat cheese, tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette
Salade Mediterranean
Crisp romaine lettuce with Kalamata olives, Persian cucumber, grape tomatoes, pepperoncini, feta cheese, and herbs in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette
Salade Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing and sprinkled with shaved parmesan, served with garlic croutons
Koobideh
2 skewers of ground beef kabobs flamegrilled served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomatoes and fresh greens
Barg
Classic Persian tenderized beef tenderloin kabob flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomatoes and fresh greens
Sultani Combo
Combination of beef Barg and Koobideh kabobs flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomato and fresh greens
Lamb Chops Shandiz
Serving of 4 lamb chops pounded tender and marinated with garlic, spices and lemon juice, flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomato and fresh greens
Chenjeh
Leg of lamb kabob, marinated with yogurt, grated onion, saffron and lemon juice, flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomatoes and fresh greens
Shish Kabob
Our largest kabob, beef tenderloin marinated for 48 hours and skewered with bell pepper and red onion, flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomato and fresh greens
Chicken Barg
Boneless chicken tenderloin kabob marinated with yogurt, saffron, onion and lemon, flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomato and fresh greens
Jujeh Kabob
Bonein cornish hen kabob marinated with yogurt, saffron, onion and lemon, flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomato and fresh greens
Kabob Torsh
Traditional beef tenderloin kabob marinated for 48 hours in pomegranate molasses and crushed walnuts, flamegrilled and served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomato and fresh greens
Ribeye Steak
14 oz Angus ribeye steak seasoned perfectly and grilled, served with sauteed spinach and potato souffle
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Portobello mushroom, squash, eggplant, artichoke heart, bell pepper, red onion and tomato rubbed with a rosemary and mustardseed infused oil and grilled to perfection
Grill and Chops
Seafood
Roasted Salmon
Ovenroasted and topped with a saffron lemon butter sauce and served over sauteed garlic spinach
Mahi Shekampoor
Whole trout deboned stuffed with fresh green herbs, dried fruits, walnuts and pistachio, baked and brushed with saffron lemon butter sauce and pomegranate molasses and served over sauteed garlic spinach
Chilean Sea Bass
Buttery sea bass filet panseared in cast iron, drizzled with saffron lemon butter sauce and served over sauteed garlic spinach
Paella For Two
Spanish Valencia rice sauteed and simmered with shrimp, mussels, halal beef sausage and chicken, green red pepper, onion and saffron
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, scallops and mussels simmered in marinara sauce with fresh basil, tossed with spaghetti and baked in a parchment pocket
Cioppino
Seafood stew of shrimp, scallops, calamari and mussels simmered in a saffron garlic tomato broth
Gormeh Sabzi
Famous Persian stew of fresh herbs, beef, kidney beans and dried lime, served with saffron basmati rice
Khoresht Gheimeh Bademjan
Stew of lamb simmered with sauteed eggplant, yellow split peas, tomato, lemon, dried lime and sour grapes, served with saffron basmati rice
Mahechay
Tender bonein lamb shank slowsimmered and braised in a savory broth of garlic, tomato, saffron, turmeric and lemon, served with Dill Fava bean rice
Baghali Ghatogh
Traditional fava bean, garlic, dill and egg stew, served with saffron basmati rice
Tahchin E Morgh
Unique Persian dish that combines basmati rice, yogurt and egg yolk into a rice cake with a crispy golden crust infused with saffron, served with ovenroasted Cornish hen, barberries and drizzled with a pomegranate sauce
Morghe Kermanshahi
Pistachioencrusted chicken breast panroasted with a feta and goat cheese cream sauce, served with sauteed spinach and saffron basmati rice
Duck Fesenjan
A traditional thick, tangy Persian stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Served over bonein panseared duck thigh with saffron basmati rice
Chicken Fesenjan
A traditional thick, tangy Persian stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Served over bonein panroasted chicken with saffron basmati rice
Veggie Khoresht Bademjan
A tomato saffron stew of sauteed eggplant simmered with olives, yellow split peas, lemon and sour grape juices, dried lime and mint, served with saffron basmati rice
Persian Macaroni
Persian ground beef ragu of garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, tomato lemon juice tossed with bucatini, crisped with potato tahdig
Addas Polo With Chicken
Traditional lentil, raisin and sauteed onion basmati rice served with roasted chicken specially marinated in a ground walnut, garlic and pomegranate molasses sauce
Rigatoni With Gorgonzola Sauce
Rigatoni pasta tossed with a Gorgonzola cream sauce, sprinkled with chopped pistachio and fresh parsley
