This place is a hidden gem (sorry to be cliche but there it is). But also the veggie Bastilla is a godsend to those vegans out there who miss the traditional from back in the day. I will say this- share it! Super filling, even the small size... I will come back, but probably get the vegetable platter now that my craving for Bastilla has been curbed. Hubby loved the fish tagine and we both enjoyed the personal touch from the owner who helped us order and checked to make sure things were good. We'll be back. read more

Fettoosh - Vegetable Bastilla - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We've been here 3 times and each time has been a great experience. It's a little "hole in the wall" place, but where else can you find a lamb shank entree for only $15??? It was "fall off the bone" tender!!! We ordered the lamb with olives and fries, chicken bastille, and baba ghanouj. My fav, the chicken bastille is a sweet and savory "chicken pie" made with chicken, chopped almonds, spices, and wrapped inside a light, crispy pastry shell that is baked and topped with powdered sugar and and cinnamon. It comes in 3 diff sizes, small, medium, and large. I ordered the small and I literally only ate half because it was so filling. The baba ghanouj we ordered was my least favorite. I LOVE eggplant, but this just had too much tahini, and didn't have enough lemon juice or acidity to balance the flavors. It comes with warm pita bread. The lamb dish hubby ordered also came with bread. I didn't try it because it looked dense, but hubby said it was perfect to soak up the sauce from his dish. As you can tell from the bare bone left on his plate, he really enjoyed it lol. We washed it all down with not one, but TWO orders of their hot mint honey tea. read more

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Fettoosh is THE diamond of Arlington! The owner treats every single patron like family which is exactly why we stay loyal to small businesses, the food is fresh, savory, abundant, healthy and takes you to another land entirely. I've been coming here for a while, recommended countless people, ordered delivery and never has the quality diminished. Highly recommend the lamb w/prunes, chicken tangine with mixed vegetables, mint tea, actually the entire menu is delicious. Just go!!!! read more

Great food, very authentic and delicious. I tried everything on the menu and it is so good. I took the Moroccan bread to my sister who born and eased in Morocco and she approved. It is in my top 5 restaurant for take out. read more

Great food, Lamb kabobs were delicious and Friendly service atmosphere by the attendants. Definitely will go back again.

Meat dishes were excellent. Would definitely order the lamb tagine again. Beef Shawarma was flavorful. Would not order any of the vegetable dishes though the tabouli needed burglar, spinach fatayer very dry. grape leaves so so. read more

I love this place because 1) I love lamb, 2) there's never a wait, and 3) I love lamb. My girlfriend usually come here whenever we crave Fettosh specifically. I get the lamb with rice and my girlfriend gets the lamb couscous. The meats are consistently super flavorful, juicy, and tender. I love the rice and the stew that comes with the lamb couscous is yummy. We also got a bastille and that was interesting. I don't know if I particularly like it (I'm not a dessert person so don't trust me), but it's sweet and flaky. read more

Fettoosh - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ordered delivery through Uber Eats, and it was pretty good. The beef shawarma was delicious with so much flavor. I've never tasted shawarma like this before. The cucumber yogurt was okay, but not what I was expecting since I was hoping for a creamier yogurt. This was diced cucumber in a watery yogurt with a mintier flavor. I wouldn't suggest getting sandwich and fries for delivery as it sits and could get soggy, and I'm sure it's very enjoyable fresh. Would definitely stop by to try the lamb and rice. read more

Fettoosh - Beef Shawarma Sandwich - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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They have the best Lamb Couscous in Arlington. Reasonable price! Good location. Nice staff. read more

So good! Full disclosure: I can't say I've had a lot of other Moroccan food in VA, so I don't have a lot to compare Fetoosh to.... but I really enjoy their food! Fetoosh is a small, local business with a friendly owner. The lamb tagine is so flavorful and tender, and the somewhat sweet prune paired so well with the meat. The chicken cous cous sounds pretty basic but it is NOT - It comes with a savory, spiced sauce that soaks into all the veggies and makes the dish more like a hearty stew. Portions are large. Their cous cous dishes can easily feed you for 2 meals! They also have great tea and baklavas. read more

Good portion of food, the shwarma was very delicious! Highly recommend. The chicken Bastilla is an interesting flavor, personally I did not like the combo. The mint tea as absolutely delicious. The place is small but feels cozy. There is limited parking. Pricing was okay, a little high for me but not sure what the normal price of such items are. I would def order the shwarma again. read more

Fettoosh - Chicken Bastilla, mix of seasoned shredder chicken with some sweet taste. - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The best restaurants are the ones that make you feel like you're part of the family even though you're not. Our server was very friendly and gave us a description and suggestion on what to get. The water had no ice which is the only downside of this place. The kabob is good, but the chicken bastilla and lamb with prune are phenomenal. The lamb was so soft that is was struggling to hang on the bone like Mufasa on the cliff. When I ate the lamb, it slid down my throat like a greasy kid on a metal slide during the hot summer months. Mmmmm... Yum. When I first put the bastilla in my mouth, my eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. The breading was crispy, flaky, and the flavor was out of this world. It was a sweet, nutty explosion in your mouth. After we ate, the server fancily poured Moroccan tea in our cup. read more

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Lamb couscous. Wow. Staff made me feel welcome and right at home. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

The first time I ordered from here via DoorDash, the food was great. Got chicken kabobs (grilled and flavorful), bastilla (looove a good veggie bastilla with its sweet flaky exterior and nutty interior), and chicken tagine (fall off the bone stewed in preserved lemons). Was so excited to find this place that I ordered again just a few days later. This time (food was ordered on a Tuesday around noon) the food that arrived tastes old and cold. The chicken kabobs are really hard and tense - texture is so off that I don't feel comfortable eating it. The rice that came with the kabobs is cold and hard. The chicken couscous - the only dish that arrived warm - had mushrooms which is odd for this dish and tasted mostly like turmeric but not much else. The sfelda bi lahmi was cold. The flavoring was okay. Won't be getting food from here again unfortunately. Very disappointed. read more

This is a tough one to review. It started off with a few negatives. There were some dry bread crumbs on the plates that were on the table. We ordered a Moroccan tea and the server spilled a decent amount while pouring our glasses, dumping a bit on the floor. Also, the food took way longer than expected to come out, which was a bit of a surprise and there was no warning about how long it would be. Once the food did come out, it wasn't that hot. Not that it was cold, but it was surprisingly in the "warm" category. The flavors, however, were fantastic. The Chicken Bastilla was unlike anything I've had before. Sweeter than I thought it would be, but not in a bad way. It was great. Also got the Sfeha bi-Lahmi from the Lebanese menu, and it was also delicious. The atmosphere was like a take-out place, tables and chair were the most basic and decoration was non-existent. If you're confused that I'm giving it 4 stars after reading that, know that the flavors and uniqueness of the food were just that good! read more

An authentic and delicious Moroccan dining experience. The atmosphere is welcoming and they will celebrate your birthday too

Nova has a vast selection of Middle Eastern restaurants but I really enjoyed this restaurant for the hospitality of the owner and the workers. The owner is a funny, entertaining guy! Very welcoming and makes an effort to chat with all of his customers. The Moroccan mint tea is amazing. The best I've had so far. I ended up ordering the beef shawarma since I've been craving shawarma for the last few days. It really hit the spot. I'm looking forward to coming back even though parking is a bit tight read more

"Don't judge a book by its cover." -- Anon From the parking lot, I worried that I just blew it. (We were celebrating a friend's successful employment, and I suggested Fettoosh). Same vibe when we enter the humble, intimate restaurant. We approached the counter and the cashier could tell we were going to have to think about it, so he kindly gave us some paper menus to make it easier on us. From there on, everything was great and I realized I had judged Fettoosh too quickly! We had the Fettoosh appetizer, lentil soup, lamb with prunes, and couscous with lamb. Everything was very tasty (and like typical Moroccan food, had a "sweet" flavor). And the meals were HUGE, particularly the couscous. You're basically bound to have leftovers (which is nice :)) And to top everything off, one of the food preparers hooked us up with some Moroccan mint tea (!) probably because it was the end of the night and they were going to have to get rid of it anyways. Regardless, it was a nice surprise and delight. Definitely one of the best Moroccan joints I've been to. Tasty, affordable, and plentiful! read more

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Friendly, straight-forward neighborhood joint with what my husband tells me is pretty good Moroccan food. With very little reference aside from a tajine I once had at a random French Bistro in Switzerland, it was simply pretty good food to me. The owner was friendly in a very laid-back way, handing us our dishes over the side of the counter where our table was situated. The mint tea was very good, with a strong, fresh minty scent, and just the right amount of sugar infused into the pot. The hummus was fairly standard, but good enough. Definitely better than Zoe's nearby, although we would have appreciated the pita at room temperature rather than cold. The merguez tajine comes with a perfectly runny egg, if you ask for it. The tajine was pretty tomato-y, and while the sausages were OK, I think I'll shoot for the kafta tajine next time. The sausage links were a bit of a hassle to break into pieces, and it seemed that meat mixed directly into the sauce would have made for a more coherent dish as well as more efficient handling. Unlike the pita that came with the hummus, the bread accompaniment to the tanjine was nice and warm. Decor is minimal, the locals were enjoying a soccer game on the TV, and I felt strangely at home dining on ethnic cuisine I had never had before. We will definitely be back to see what else Fetoosh has to offer. One thing I learned--when eating from a communal plate, always use your right hand! read more

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Fettoosh is amazing! I only wish I'd visited this restaurant when I was in the Ballston area more frequently last year! The food is fresh, very reasonably priced, generously portioned, and the service is excellent. The waiter was very friendly and hospitable and the whole place just seems so warm and homey. I met my friend there for dinner earlier this week and we had a great time. I decided to order one item off the Lebanese side of the menu, as well as one item off the Moroccan side of the menu, since the restaurant serves both types of cuisine. I ordered the Fettoosh salad (Lebanese), because of course (since this place is named after it), and it came with delicious fresh pita bread added to fresh parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. This was delicious and a very generous portion! I also ordered the Harira Soup (from the Moroccan side of the menu), which was a delicious rice lentil soup with chickpeas and tomato paste. Very big portion and very tasty! It was the first time I'd ever tried Moroccan food. My friend ordered the Falafel appetizer (Lebanese) and it was also a delicious and generous portion. The interior isn't fancy at all and it seems more like a hole in the wall, but the food is delicious and tastes home-made (without all the oil and grease that other take-out / casual places have in their food). Oh, and I was able to find parking right outside the restaurant at 6:30pm on a weekday, but I know I was lucky because the parking lot gets packed with guests from the neighboring pizza place, Pupatella (which I've also visited and written a separate Yelp review for). If you're walking (instead of driving), it's about a 10-15 minute walk from the Ballston mall and metro, but I wouldn't recommend walking at night (the streets right around the restaurant are dark and not amazing). read more

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I really feel like Arlington, Alexandria, Arlandia, etc. have so many places I have been missing out on. With Amazon on the way and the face sure to change, now is the perfect time to try some of these quaint bakeries, cafes, markets and restaurants. Fettoosh is a spot which I'd seen a couple of years back visiting Pupatella, which is right next door. The sign says Lebanese and Moroccan food but the the little flags in the window are American and Moroccan. Sitting down, looking at the menu and ear hustling a neighboring table's conversation I was able to deduce the proprietors are Moroccan. Bet that. This was going to be a Maghrebi meal for sure. I've been to my fair share of Lebanese restaurants here and there so I was hype to try some Moroccan fare. One dish, two dish and tea. The Chicken Tagine didn't come in a tagine but that was cool with me. I enjoyed the frittes and the olives on top of the chicken. I give it two thumbs up. I also enjoyed the Chicken Bastilla. It was sweeter than I expected, though I had read the description on the menu. It really was like a cake with savory chicken in the middle. It wasn't falafel. By this time, the rain started falling and the empty restaurant starting filling up. The Moroccan Mint Tea was the perfect way to close out the evening. This may sound really silly but I'm saying it. It is a must try because store bought tea bags don't capture the rich flavor of it in a Lebanese-Moroccan restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A. Come prepared to be patient. Depending on how many other diners there are, the service can be on the slower side, due to the limited staff. Just get some tea and converse. p.d. I'd also recommend that you get Moroccan dishes. You can get Lebanese food everywhere. read more

I came here over the summer for the first time and i loved this place. I tried a few dishes here along with the tea. Their vegetarian Bastilla was absolutely amazing! Perfectly cooked, soft and sweet. Their falafel was really good as well, wouldn't say it was the best but it's up there on my list. The staff was super friendly and nice. It's a small place and a lil bit on pricey side but worth every penny! I can't wait to go back for some Bastilla! Next time i go, i want try some of their deserts, i hear there Baklava is pretty good, let's hope i can leave some room after eating that huge bastilla. read more

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This was my first time eating at Fettoosh and I basically ordered most of the menu. In fact, I asked the owner on the phone if there was anything else I should order and he said "there's nothing left" haha. Every.single.plate. was amazing (even the tea). On the way home the food smelled so good I had to physically stop myself from grabbing something before I got there. And the baklava was PER-FEC-TION. Not too sweet and nicely flakey. My family loved it and will definitely be ordering from here again. Do something good for yourself during covid and order from here. You won't regret the amazing flavors and delicious food. read more

The food is fresh. I had amazing lamb and bread. Service and owner are excellent and welcoming. I want to try different dishes.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Arlington. Don't be full by this simple decor this place is awesome. Since the pizza restaurant opened up next-door the parking can be a hit or mess. Lately it's been hard to find parking. Nevertheless I will stake a space because their food is so worth it. The lamb with prunes is my favorite dish. It often sells out so I always call ahead to make sure they have it. I've never been disappointed with any of the food. The staff is very friendly. I've never been rushed. What I've came late at night by myself the staff have even been friendly enough to accompany me to my car. How nice is that? However if you are looking for a Middle Eastern restaurant with a lot of desserts this is not the place. While they're lacking sweets they definitely make up for it with the main dishes though so you can't complain. read more

Fettoosh - Veggie sampler - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I wanted to try something different today and stumbled upon this place... Ive always wanted to try their tea, so why not, right? We ordered chicken bastilla, combo kebob, fetoosh salad and of course a pot of tea! mmmm. Super healthy food and super tasty. Their hummus was amazing too!!! Omg I devoured their fetoosh salad in 1-2 mins... I am a very picky eater!! Their foods were so fresh and had " pure" taste to them( meaning they didnt put so much crap to " create" flavors). Super good! Tea was good. We will definitely come back :) Owners were super nice too. read more

Fettoosh - Yum! - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Traditional and delicious Moroccan and Lebanese food. Food: Delicious. Not only does it taste good, but it is one of the few restaurants in the DC area that does Moroccan in food. If you want a slightly different kind of Mediterranean, this is right up your alley. The portions are enormous so bring your appetite. The chicken couscous was the big we are at our table but the kebabs and tagine also fantastic. For a special treat, the Moroccans T is also something great to try. Service: Exceptional. The owners have what can only be described as southern hospitality. They are extremely nice, friendly, and want to in sure you have a great meal. Ambiance: this is not an overly fancy place, so it does not work well for dates, but it is cozy. Be warned that parking is challenging given how close it is to Pupatella read more

Great lamb kebab there. All together I love their food. Make sure to leave room for dessert & tea!

This little place that's tucked away has the most authentic Moroccan food you've ever had. Trust me, I've been to Morocco & am in love with the food. The couscous is out of this world super fresh I normally get lamb shank tagine and soups, hot mint tea and sweets like homemade baklava afterwards. Enjoy!!! read more

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As my first Moroccan food experience this place was on point. I went on a DC snow day so we were the only people in the restaurant. I had previously read about chicken bastilla (flakey chicken pastry) in some random food blog a while back and had been wanting to try it. And my friend said the mint tea was to die for, so as a tea fiend, I just had to go. It is a bit of a hole-in-the-wall in terms of ambiance, but in a good way. We ordered the smaller chicken bastilla portion, mint tea, and a spinach pastry that came with tabbouli and hummus. The mint tea was delicious- sweet and flavorful, I had never had tea like that. The chicken bastilla didn't disappoint either- it had a powdered sugar topping, flakey crust, and the meat was enveloped in a kind of sauce that was reminiscent of spiced curry. It sounds weird but it was quite good. The spinach cheese pastry, salad and hummus were also very solid but nothing new in terms of flavor. Overall it was a good eating experience, and I'd say the mint tea is worth going to this place alone. read more

Fettoosh - Chicken bastilla, spanish pastry with salad and hummus, and mint tea - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Yummy dinner. Wanted to try something new and was directed here. For two people, we shared: Lamb and prune ($15) Small pot of mint tea ($3.5) Vegetarian combo ($10) Must get all three, everything was perfect. The owner was really friendly, and we felt like we felt like we were eating a authentic Lebanese/Moroccan dinner made with love. Clearly this is a place passionate about its food. We would return to try the chicken bastilla and lamb tartine. So glad we found this local joint. read more

Fettoosh - Perfect dinner:: veg combo platter ($10), lamb & prune ($15). Not pictured:mint tea ($3.5) and pita/bread (free). - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Decided to try this place because I love mediterranean food and it was a less than half mile walk from our hotel. Atmosphere is very casual, just a little neighborhood place with futbol (soccer) playing on the TV and several small formica tables situated close enough to each other that you're going to get to know your neighbors pretty well. Our waiter I think was very likely the owner. He won't win any awards for solicitous service, but he was by no means rude and he was consistent, quick, and accurate with our orders when the restaurant got extremely busy so I don't take anything away just because he was matter-of-fact. Being able to keep orders right and quick when your restaurant gets slammed is good enough for me. The food: freaking delicious! This is what people are coming here for and it doesn't disappoint, far from it. We ordered the hummus and grape leaves for appetizers. The hummus was creamy, flavorful with tahini, and plenty of pita slices available for dipping. The grape leaves were some of the best I have ever had, with fresh mint, lemon and spices clearly defined and giving the grape leaves a fantastic taste. For entrees we got the chicken shawarma platter and the murguez tagine (beef and lamb homemade sausage with poached egg in a spicy tomato sauce). A springy semolina bread was served on the side which I used to dip into the yummy sauce. All of the food was high on flavor, super delicious and I would easily come here again to try other options on the menu. Overall, a great experience! read more

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The plus: Very fresh and tasty couscous, plenty of food, absolutely fabulous mint tea. Very friendly waiter - was he also the owner? - and very generous. The minus: I would pass on the desserts here. Flavors are good enough but nothing "old world." I hate to think that these are the best spices Morocco has to offer. Overall: While I enjoyed my experience here, it's nothing I would plan on returning to. It just seems a bit too bland and Americanized. read more

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 What Fettoosh lacks in atmosphere, it more than makes up for by the deliciousness of their food. My friends and I actually originally tried to go to Pupatella next door, but seeing the long line, decided to opt for Fettoosh instead. Best decision ever. The minute we sat down, the super friendly and charismatic owner brought us our menus and made conversation with us. Our table ordered the Fettoosh appetizer, a Medium Chicken Bastilla, Lamb with Rice, Lamb Tagine, and the Lamb Couscous (we are big lamb lovers, obviously). Everything was delicious. Everything. My favorite was the Lamb Couscous, which was bursting with flavor. The lamb was fall off the bones tender and to make sure the couscous doesn't try out, I was given a bowl of broth. I've had Moroccan Lamb Couscous at a fancier restaurant nearby in the past and it was so bland and terrible that I was almost afraid to try the one at Fettoosh. I'm so glad I gave it a chance because it truly was probably one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. Also, the portions here are very, very generous. The Bastilla was also super unique. It was sweet and salty which I'm not too fond of but it was baked to perfection. At the end, the owner brought us small cups of tea to top off the meal. Overall, I had a great experience here and I cannot wait to come back! read more

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This may have replaced my previous favorite Arlington eats. Fettoosh is a simple restaurant, one where you go not for the ambiance but to have wonderful food cooked and served by friendly people. My friend and I came here on a weekend and decided to share. We ordered: -Small chicken bastilla: a bastilla is a pastry round stuffed with a layer of chopped almonds and savory meat or vegetable filling. For those who are a fan of sweet and savory, I cannot recommend this dish enough. We ordered a small, which was more than enough to share. -Lamb couscous: after we saw the man sitting nearby enjoying this dish, we had to do the same. We received a huge pile of couscous mixed with vegetables and served with a giant lamb shank. The dish also comes with a broth and spicy harissa for additional flavoring. So delicious, and we ended up having enough leftover for another meal! At ~$15 a person, we left full, satisfied, and with a box of leftovers to enjoy later! read more

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This place is an institution and lamb couscous is king here. I've been coming here for over 5 years and its still just as good as the first. You get over 3 pounds of food stacked high on a plate meant to serve a family. And it's priced below $20! For the amount of food, this place could easily be charging you $25. Lamb shank is super tender and juicy, veggies are so soft that you can eat everything with a spoon. If I had a Moroccan grandma working at a restaurant, would be this place. The owner is very friendly and runs front of house by himself. Expect food to take a little longer during their rush, but well beyond worth the wait. Everyone here has utmost patience because he works hard and the food is amazing. read more

Every time I have eaten here, I've left wondering why I do not do so more often. The service is wonderful, and the food is phenomenal. The chicken and lamb tagines are so tender and scrumptious I rarely deviate to try other things. And sipping it all up with their freshly baked Moroccan bread is a must. Each bite brings me straight back to Fes. read more

delicious food, perfect service , great ambiance , . read more

I ordered chicken bastilla and chicken couscous. The first one was way too sweet, maybe had an extra spoon of powder sugar. Chicken couscous in the other hand was too bland. Pretty disappointing... read more

Stopped by here because it was one of the few places open on Christmas- so glad we did! Ordered beef shawarma and namoura-both delicious! Meat was tender and marinated well. Namoura was a very sweet, dense dessert. The mint tea was so wonderful, herbal and sweet. Customer service was amazing, the owner was SO friendly and funny. Gave us a falafel on the house because he knew we wanted to try it out. Checked on us to make sure everything was going well. Thankfully when we went it wasn't too busy, so service time was fine but I can see how it may take a while to get your food if the restaurant gets busy. read more

Fettoosh - Namoura- very sweet, and dense cake-like dessert - Moroccan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia