Ariana Restaurant – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Ariana Restaurant feels like an invitation to a fragrant Afghan feast, where the air is perfumed with the scent of saffron-infused rice and savory, hand-folded dumplings. The kitchen masterfully balances textures and tastes, from the crisp, golden edges of stuffed bowlawni to the velvety sweetness of caramelized kaddo pumpkin finished with a cooling swirl of garlic yogurt. It is a soulful sanctuary where traditional hospitality meets vibrant, spice-laden plates, creating an intimate dining experience that lingers long after the final bite.
384, Western Avenue, 02135 +16172088072 https://arianarestaurantboston.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Ariana Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Challow Rice, Shor Nakhod and Pallow Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Salata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Special, Vegetarian Kaddo and Aush. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mourgh Salata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Challow Rice, Pallow Rice and Mixed Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Special, Vegetarian Kaddo and Vegetarian Aush. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Aush, Bowlawni and Pallow Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Ariana Restaurant
Ariana Restaurant in Brighton has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Qabili, Mixed Green Salad and Sabzi Challow (Vegetarian). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ariana Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mashawa | 54.2 g | 44.7 g |
| Lamb Lawand | 18.7 g | 36.1 g |
| Mourgh Salata | 1.6 g | 35.7 g |
| Mourgh Challow | 93.4 g | 33.1 g |
| Tikka Kabob | 83.6 g | 23.8 g |
| Chopan | 0.3 g | 23 g |
| Challow Rice | 89.2 g | 21.4 g |
| Seekh Kabob | 5.2 g | 17 g |
| Vegetarian Aush | 11.3 g | 16 g |
| Dopiaza | 11.7 g | 14.7 g |
| Kaddo | 2.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Vegetarian Kaddo | 2.3 g | 12.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Rice Preparations
- Challow Rice: Afghan rice seasoned with oil, cumin seed, and then baked. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pallow Rice: Afghan rice seasoned with oil, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin seeds, and then baked. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Bowlawni - $10.95: Twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions and the other with spiced potatoes, garnished with mint yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaddo - $10.95: Pan-fried baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar then baked and topped with ground beef sauce, served with garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aushak - $10.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, topped with ground beef and mint, served with garlic and mint yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banjan - $10.95: Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices and then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on a garlic and mint yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowlawni Kaddo - $10.95: Twin pastry shells filled with pan-fried baby pumpkin, onion, fresh garlic, cilantro, and Afghan seasonings, served with mint yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mantu - $10.95: Homemade pastry shells filled with beef and onions, topped with carrots, yellow split peas, and beef sauce, served with yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Kaddo - $10.95: Pan-fried baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar then baked and topped with, served with garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Aushak - $10.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on garlic and mint yogurt sauce, topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Soups & Salads
- Aush - $9.5: Fresh vegetable soup with homemade noodles, served with beef sauce and mint yogurt
- Shor Nakhod - $9.5: Chickpeas and potatoes salad with tangy cilantro walnut dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Salata - $9.5: Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and mint mixed with lemon juice and salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Juice-Cleanse
- Mashawa - $9.5: Lamb, mung beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, served with yogurt
- Vegetarian Aush - $9.5: Fresh vegetable soup with homemade noodles, served with mint yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mixed Green Salad - $9.5: Mixed green salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, served with pomegranate or balsamic vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Entrées
- Qabili - $31.95: Pallow rice baked with lamb shanks, raisins, and glazed julienne of carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopan - $43.95: Rack of lamb marinated, grilled, and served on a bed of bread with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seekh Kabob - $30.95: Char-broiled leg of lamb marinated in a puree of onion, sundried baby grapes, and garlic, served with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dopiaza - $30.95: Marinated then grilled leg of lamb, sautéed with yellow split peas and tossed with onions lightly marinated in vinegar, served with garlic mushroom, and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabzi Challow - $29.95: Spinach sautéed with chunks of lamb and Afghan seasonings, served with Challow rice and okra Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lawand - $29.95: Leg of lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, yogurt and spices, served with sautéed spinach and challow rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korma Challow - $29.95: Leg of lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green beans, potatoes, and spices, served with lentils and challow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef Entrées
- Tikka Kabob - $30.95: Beef prime rib marinated in a puree of onions, sundried baby grapes, and garlic, then grilled, served with sautéed lentils and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aushak - $28.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, topped with ground beef and mint, served with garlic and mint yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mantu - $28.95: Homemade pastry shells filled with beef and onions, topped with carrots, yellow split peas, and beef sauce, served on yogurt Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Challow - $28.95: Beef meatballs with Afghan seasonings sautéed with sundried tomatoes, hot peppers, and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce, served with challow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Kabob - $30.95: Two skewers of freshly grilled ground beef seasoned with a special blend of spices, served with salata and challow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken & Fish Entrées
- Mourgh Kabob - $29.95: Char-broiled marinated chicken breast served with sautéed spinach and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mourgh Salata - $27.95: Fresh boneless chicken breast marinated then grilled, served on mixed green salad and vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mourgh Challow - $28.95: Chicken breast sautéed with spices, yellow split peas, yogurt, and curry, served with challow rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout - $28.95: Filet of trout seasoned and pan-fried, served with eggplant and challow rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entrées
- Korma Challow (Vegetarian) - $27.95: Fresh green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, and potatoes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic, served with sautéed spinach and challow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banjan & Kaddo Challow - $26.95: Pan-fried then baked pumpkin and eggplant served with fresh tomato, yogurt sauce and challow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabzi Challow (Vegetarian) - $26.95: Spinach sautéed with Afghan seasoning served with garlic and mushroom, okra and challow rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aushak (Vegetarian) - $26.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on garlic on a garlic and mint yogurt sauce topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vegetarian Special - $30.95: A platter of baked pumpkin with garlic yogurt sauce, pan-fried eggplant, sautéed spinach and okra sautéed with fresh tomatoes, served with pallow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Combination Platters
- Grill Special - $148: Combination of Lamb Chopan, Lamb Seekh Kabob, Beef Tikka Kabob, Beef Kofta Kabob, and Chicken Kabob served with pallow rice and salata Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Ariana Special - $195: Combination of Lamb Chopan, Lamb Seekh Kabob, Beef Tikka Kabob, Beef Kofta Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Trout and Lamb Shanks served with pallow rice and salata
Dessert
- Feereny - $10: Cream pudding topped with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sheerberaing - $10: Rice pudding served with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics
- Bucklawa - $10: Layers of homemade thin pastry with walnuts, almonds, and pistachios baked Bucklawa and finished with honey caramel, served with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Ice Cream - $10: Homemade ice cream served with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Pudeen - $10: Homemade crème caramel Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Pineapple Cake - $10: Moist golden pineapple cake served with homemade ice cream, topped with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Ariana Restaurant
- Is Ariana Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ariana Restaurant has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Challow Rice, Shor Nakhod and Pallow Rice.
- What can I eat at Ariana Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Challow Rice, Shor Nakhod and Pallow Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ariana Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Challow Rice and Pallow Rice.
- Is Ariana Restaurant gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ariana Restaurant?
- Mashawa, at roughly 44.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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