Isabella Eatery - Arroz

3.9 (39)

$31 to $50

Spanish

2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

Spanish cuisine focused on southern and Moroccan flavors

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Moroccan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Website
http://isabellaeatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mike Isabella
Catering
Planning and preparing meals for a group event — whether a milestone birthday party, workplace buffet lunch or family-style holiday festivities — can be daunting, particularly considering different dietary preferences and needs. Let us handle the details with diverse dish selections delivered to your door or available hot and ready for pickup.
Private party facilities
We offer private and semi-private dining along with multiple chef’s tasting menu options for you and your guests. Buyouts are also available.

Location
2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102
Area
Tysons
Parking Details
Valet is available at the Tyson's Galleria
Public transport
Metro Silver Line, Tyson's Corner Station
Additional
Bar Dining

Burnt EggplantUS$14.00
charred broccoli, harissa, za'atar, pine nut, moroccan flat bread
Gem LettucesUS$13.00
marcona almond, aged manchego, guindilla dressing, cabrales mousse
Charred Baby CarrotsUS$16.00
goat lebne, dukkah crumble, chermoula vinaigrette, moroccan curry
Fried Shishito PeppersUS$10.00
dijon, maple glaze
Potato 'Tortilla' EspagnoleUS$13.00
egg custard, mahon, chorizo crema, harissa paste
Fried CauliflowerUS$13.00
melted leeks, garlic crumble, romesco
Chicken CroquettesUS$13.00
classic chicken fritters
Roasted MushroomsUS$15.00
sherry, garlic, chili
Patatas BravasUS$12.00
crispy potatoes, spicy tomato, garlic aioli
Gambas al AjilloUS$16.00
red prawns, sherry, garlic, chili

Bomba Rice

Fall VegetableUS$28.00
foraged mushrooms, cauliflower, farm egg, pimento aioli
Diver ScallopUS$34.00
roasted field peppers, tomato escabeche
ChickenUS$30.00
fried thigh, spicy fennel, burnt cucumber, red onion lebne

Bocadillos

served with chips

Grilled Jamon & CheeseUS$16.00
serrano ham, manchego, arugula, tomato, garlic aioli
VegetableUS$14.00
squash, piquillo pepper, harissa tomato, arugula, garlic aioli
HamburguesaUS$16.00
mahon, charred red onions, guindilla sauce

Dessert

Creme CaramelUS$8.00
creme chantilly, ras el hanout, citrus

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm

Bocadillos

Grilled Jamon & CheeseUS$5.00
serrano ham, manchego, arugula, tomato, garlic aioli
VegetableUS$5.00
squash, piquillo pepper, harissa tomato, garlic aioli
- Pan con TomateUS$5.00

Snacks

OlivesUS$5.00
fine herbs, sea salt
Marcona AlmondsUS$4.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Isabella Eatery - Arroz.

3.9

(39)

4.1Food
4.0Service
3.6Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

39 Reviews

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MissMary Gold
Philadelphia County245 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 May 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I love sitting on this side of Isabella Eatery -- last night we were seated at the gold chairs (previously I've been seated at the booths which I LOVE). Gorgeous and comfortable! The food was good, but as I only got a burger, it was okay, but not necessarily anything to write home about. More importantly though, it was my friend's first time to dine at Isabella Eatery, and she seemed to enjoy this new addition to the Galleria! Above I clicked that this restaurant is good for "pre/post dinner" as Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA is currently touring around the block, and within walking distance.
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BillK
Portland / Oregon76 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 May 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had tried the individual eatery concepts and individually they are great. We had made a reservation for Arroz which no longer exists. Isabella Eatery contacted us when confirming our reservation and told us that Arroz had shut down BUT we could still get many of the selections that were at Arroz in the general dining section in which the menu has selected choices from most of the eatery concepts at Tysons II. The Arroz selections were very limited and we very disappointed. I guess that "most" is a relative term when used to describe choice. Food was good and so was the service. We found out that one can also order from Graffiato (Italian) but you have to know to ask. We didn't find out this was an option until half way through our meal. We think the general aggregated dining concept needs work including getting real time feedback from the patrons so they can better select the choices to showcase from the individual themed eateries. Pricing was inconsistent between choices and often high for the food served in our opinion.
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BonitaM
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was interesting and delicious. A dessert disappointment turned out to be a dessert gem. When only one of 2 desserts ordered was available, the server opted to get some ice cream from the creamery. The vanilla ice cream was the most delicious that anyone of the party of 5 had ever had.
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Foodie Gold
Washington, D.C. Area130 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 April 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not bad but not worth the hype. Their famous Burnt eggplant dish is not bad and its very interesting but is more about concept that taste. The famous Bomba rice (we had the chicken one) was okay. We had some fantastic cauliflower and Brussels sprouts but overall I would not likely go back here again. Service was great. The waitress did take a LONG time to get back to us about drinks so two dishes were out by the time she got back but outside of that forgivable blip, everyone was friendly and efficient.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 3 April 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Open eatery concept OK for casual, too much mall noise for serious dining. Plates overpriced by about 1/3, even if done well.
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JennT
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 March 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The Isabella Eatery is actually 6 mini restaurants. I was really excited about Arroz because I'm a fan of Spanish tapas as a foodie. Unfortunately, the dishes did not live up to my expectations. They were edible but not great value for the dollar both in terms of the portions and the quality of the food. The flavors did not quite hit the mark. I've enjoyed some of the other Mike Isabella restaurants in the past. We went to celebrate our birthdays (both of us have the same birthday) and thought it would be interesting to try something new. We weren't expecting anything special. But the staff brought a big sparkler to our table which was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere of being in the middle of a mall is strange which made the whole experience a little off at times.
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Anthony Gold
Washington, D.C. Area42 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 March 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Forgot to check me in for the reservation. It was very slow. Maybe only three tables at the height of brunch time at 12:30. Worth a try. Wouldn’t come back
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Buttercream1
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 March 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It pains me to leave this review as I have enjoyed other Isabella eateries. I am a huge fan of Kapnos, so had similarly high expectations. It is a amazing how a wayward choice can destroy a meal. We ordered the cauliflower as a side, and it was very tasty. However, this review is pained by the chicken bomba rice. As you many know, arroz, is the Spanish word for rice. Clearly, the bomba rice is the restaurant's take on paella. I have lived in Spain and had great paella in many places. To be clear, I was not expecting authenticity--I was fine with a creative interpretation or twist. However, this went completely wrong. The chicken atop the rice was deep friend and heavily battered, covered in a chili sauce. The chicken was greasy, and unpleasant. It was certainly a major detractor from the otherwise decent rice. Even if the chicken had been seasoned and fried (without a heavy batter, it may have been acceptable). The rice was a little oily, so adding greasy friend chicken on top made it unpalatable. The chili sauce on the chicken was akin to something you would expect in a fast food mall food court. I ultimately picked the chicken out, and we both endured the rice, while complaining. It should have been sent back. I made the waiter aware of my concerns, though no replacement was offered. Quite frankly, I found the dish disrespectful to the spirit of Spanish food, and seemed like the stereotypical worst of American excess and indulgence. Ultimately, the dish seemed lazy and uninspired. I was embarrassed for the restaurant for serving such a sad plate. I know you're better than that dish, or at least I hope you are.
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Amos
Washington, D.C. Area61 reviews
2.0
Dined on 22 March 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service poor. Took 20+ minutes to get an ice tea only after reminding the server. Salmon raw & had to be sent back. Manager never appeared to address sending food back to the kitchen because it wasn’t cooked correctly. They have a long way to go to get me to come back.
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WinifredC
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a wonderful place in an upscale mall. We residents in McLean and Tysons area are lucky to have this quality restaurant in our neighborhood. Very reasonably priced too.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Moroccan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Website
http://isabellaeatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mike Isabella
Catering
Planning and preparing meals for a group event — whether a milestone birthday party, workplace buffet lunch or family-style holiday festivities — can be daunting, particularly considering different dietary preferences and needs. Let us handle the details with diverse dish selections delivered to your door or available hot and ready for pickup.
Private party facilities
We offer private and semi-private dining along with multiple chef’s tasting menu options for you and your guests. Buyouts are also available.

Location
2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102
Area
Tysons
Parking Details
Valet is available at the Tyson's Galleria
Public transport
Metro Silver Line, Tyson's Corner Station
Additional
Bar Dining

Not available on OpenTable

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Isabella Eatery - Arroz

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Cured Meat

Iberico LomoUS$9.00

Spreadable SobrasadaUS$9.00

Chorizo ChistorraUS$9.00

Jamon SerranoUS$9.00

Cured Meat BoardUS$30.00

Cheese

Cana de CabraUS$7.00

CabralesUS$7.00

MahonUS$7.00

ManchegoUS$7.00

Cheese BoardUS$24.00

Pan con Tomate

Boquerones

Jamon

Manchego

Jamon & Manchego

Plates

Burnt EggplantUS$14.00

Gem LettucesUS$13.00

Charred Baby CarrotsUS$16.00

Fried Shishito PeppersUS$10.00

Potato 'Tortilla' EspagnoleUS$13.00

Fried CauliflowerUS$13.00

Chicken CroquettesUS$13.00

Roasted MushroomsUS$15.00

Patatas BravasUS$12.00

Gambas al AjilloUS$16.00

Bomba Rice

Fall VegetableUS$28.00

Diver ScallopUS$34.00

ChickenUS$30.00

Bocadillos

Grilled Jamon & CheeseUS$16.00

VegetableUS$14.00

HamburguesaUS$16.00

Dessert

Creme CaramelUS$8.00

Happy Hour

Bocadillos

Grilled Jamon & CheeseUS$5.00

VegetableUS$5.00

Snacks

OlivesUS$5.00

Marcona AlmondsUS$4.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable