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    LIA'S

    3.8 (572 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, American, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Me the only one without a drink
    Shawn B.

    I am writing to formally report an extremely troubling experience I had at Lia's on the evening of April 27, 2026, around 7:45 PM. I was visiting with a group while staying in Chevy Chase for training, and what should have been an enjoyable evening instead left me feeling degraded, singled out, and deeply unwelcome. Upon entering the establishment, I placed a closed water bottle on the counter while attempting to order a cocktail. Without any explanation, the waiter behind the bar approached me and attempted to confiscate the bottle. At no point prior to this interaction was I informed of any policy regarding outside containers. It was only after I specifically requested to speak with a manager, Teresa, that this policy was mentioned. I find it unacceptable that I had to initiate that conversation myself, rather than being treated with basic courtesy and clear communication from the outset. Shortly after, the same waiter attempted to move my entire part (who are all people of color) outside to the patio. While my group was escorted out, I remained inside briefly to complete my order and speak with Teresa. This sequence of events raised immediate concerns about how we were being treated and why. Once outside, my party was seated in a far corner of the patio and left unattended for over 10 minutes. No one came to serve us. I eventually went back inside to inquire, at which point the same waiter returned and began taking orders. His demeanor toward me was noticeably dismissive. When I ordered the same drink I had just purchased inside, I was told I would be charged differently, with no clear explanation. Despite taking my order, he served everyone else at the table and deliberately excluded me. When I followed up about my drink, I was informed that he and management had decided not to serve me. This decision was never communicated to me directly, nor was any justification provided. Once again, I was forced to ask what was happening, which only compounded the confusion and frustration. The entire experience felt isolating and punitive, as though I was being singled out rather than treated as a valued guest. When Teresa came to the table, she was unable to provide clear answers as to why I was refused service or why no alternative server was assigned if there had truly been an issue. Her lack of accountability and dismissive response only reinforced the impression that this treatment was acceptable within your establishment. I want to be very clear: I have never felt as isolated, disrespected, and berated in a restaurant setting as I did that evening. The handling of this situation, from the waiter's conduct to the manager's failure to address it appropriately, was deeply unprofessional and unacceptable. I expect this matter to be taken seriously. There was a clear breakdown in communication, professionalism, and basic hospitality. I am requesting that this incident be thoroughly reviewed and addressed, including appropriate accountability for both the staff member involved and the manager on duty. I look forward to your response.

    Chicken Milanese with white wine
    Toya J.

    Lia's is a wonderful spot in Chevy Chase with indoor and patio seating. They have happy hour every day and an amazing wine list. They serve fresh & tasty Italian-American cuisine. My favorite dish is the Chicken Milanese with arugula and shaved parmesan on top of the cutlet. The wings are also very good bone in and seasoned perfectly. If you love no chain small chain restaurants with great food this is it!

    Rigatoni Alla Vodka
    Carla M.

    This place has it all. Great happy hour, food, drinks, the hospitality. Great date night spot or to hang out. I came with my girlfriends for girls night and everything was delicious. We got the Sea bass, Brussels sprouts, pasta, calamari, goats dip. I will be coming back for more! Andddd if you enjoy a cold beer they have super mugs!

    Jeff who?
    Nan P.

    While this is an Italian restaurant they also have a terrific happy hour which includes discount on their burgers. When the lamb burger is on the menu, go for it! Otherwise the original burger is delicious.

    Outdoor seating
    Erika E.

    I had a great time during happy hour with Noonie who was my server. She was super sweet and patient. I WILL BE BACK ! Drinks were delicious, food came out fresh, and location is beautiful and clean. Easy access must try! They even have a Dog menu !!!!!

    Mediterranean Sea Bass
    Randy B.

    Food is good, service is great, ambiance is smart casual. Lots of locals living in the immediate area gather here to unwind and catchup with one another. Great for groups--my party of five were well taken care of. I found it to be a great choice for mid-week get together. Parking available at the adjacent Colonial parking garage, and restaurant validates parking.

    The Wagyu Burger
    Russell J.

    Great neighborhood bistro, but for a Geoff Tracy establishment, would you expect anything less? Made a reservation for Friday night. Reservations are def recommended bc it gets busy on the weekends. The place is classy and cozy. We showed up on the tail end of restaurant week. Order was waygu burger, truffle mushroom ravioli, calimari, and octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious. My octopus had a little too much crust on it, but was otherwise fine. Service was great too! Another great Chef Geoff establishment!

    Kenneth A.

    Although I didn't order an entree, I was thoroughly satisfied by the calamari appetizer, which was served in a lavish helping and reasonably priced. It was so substantial and delicious that it alone was enough to make me feel pleasantly full! The drinks were definitely "on point" - nicely mixed and perfectly complementing the appetizer. The service was absolutely impeccable. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, consistently checking on us to ensure we were having a good time and had everything we needed. Beyond the food and service, the restaurant itself had a truly great vibe, from the bustling energy of the bar to the comfortable ambiance at our table.

    Classic Tiramisu by Lia's
    Christina H.

    Fantastic food, ambiance and service. We come here on an irregular basis and then ask ourselves why don't we come here more often. The appetizers and entrees are tremendous. We ordered the meatballs and the burrata appetizers. We loved the short rib bolognese sauce with pasta, the Chicken Milanese and the Chicken Parmigiana. Our server Julani took very good care of us. Look forward to going back to enjoy the menu.

    Dyonna B.

    We are always so excited to try new places during restaurant week. My husband's favorite cuisine is Italian so we found a place to make reservations nearby. Loved that we didn't have to do deep into DC to enjoy the offers. Reservations were quick and easy to make and there was a parking garage attached to the building. Also Lia's offered validated parking. Sweet! A girl loves some free parking...especially in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase area. Upon entered, we were greeted by the friendly host who took us right away to our seats. Shortly after we were greeted by our server for the evening. I must say the ambiance was great for a date night. Low lights and little light lanterns at each table created the perfect atmosphere. Our server was great. He helped us switch out some lipped stained glasses and dirty forks at our table and then gave up the best treatment. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and did let us know of some items that they were sold out of. I ordered a pomegranate gin martini to start with. I love that for restaurant week, you can choose from the entire menu...unlike many other places that allows you to choose from a small, crafted menu or like 3 apps, 3 entrees and 3 desserts. For my appetizer, i ordered the Burrata made with peppercorn honey, pistachio pesto, red wine glaze and parmesan biscotti on the side. It was delicious. Just wished there were a few more biscotti to come with it. For my entree, I had the dry aged short rib bolognese with mafaldine pasta, parmesan foam and fresh herbs. It was soooo yummy. I purposefully only took a few bites just so i can have it again for lunch the next day. And the portions were decent so really i made 2 meals out of the pasta dish. For dessert, I think they ran out of something, so I ended up getting the cannolis which I wasn't able to finish and took those home as well. They were delicious. I also liked that instead of getting a dessert you could have the option for a glass of wine. You def dont see that often. Loved all the options and flexibility here. Overall, this was a great experience for our first time visiting and will certainly need to visit again to check out other options.

    Chef Geoff's Rosé is delicious!
    Daniel B.

    Restaurant Week is always a great way to try places that may be new to you for a little less than their regular pricing. I am so glad my wife and I decided to have dinner at Lia's! We had a great time, and really enjoyed our experience overall. The restaurant is a short walk away from a nearby parking garage. The lighting is set low which adds to the romantic or intimate vibe. The team here were all very helpful! We had slight issues with a glass and fork, but the team quickly got us replacements and took great care of us from that point forward. I believe our waiter's name was Javar. He was down to earth, funny, and he made really helpful suggestions of things to try from the Restaurant Week menu. I had the Chicken Parmesan with rigatoni pasta instead of spaghetti pasta per Javar's suggestion. He was right! The change in pasta made the dish better and easier to eat. I mean, I know how to eat spaghetti noodles (twirl on a spoon with your fork, lol). But the rigatoni is the way to go and didn't change the flavors at all. BTW, the flavors are excellent!! The chicken was juicy and tasty, the sauce was delicious and the noodles were just right! I paired the meal with a glass of Chef Geoff's Rosé and really enjoyed the two together. For dessert I had the Cheesecake option and, man, it is good! We will definitely be back as my wife enjoyed her meal and the experience as well. You'll have to read her review for her experience as I don't want to steal her thunder. Lol! We will definitely be back because there are so many things on the full menu that we would love to try!

    just came here to say i ordered for the first time won't be again sadly. i loved the taste but the pizza was just cheese and bread... i ordered extra sauce on the pizza FOR AN EXTRA COST MIGHT I ADD here's the photo decided to order again since the owners response was very kind i think they have a chef problem this is the second order no sauce again (got extra sauce)

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    A fun lunch with four friends. Served by Edward, really great and most accommodating.

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    The managers ROCK!! Whether pouring beer, taking food orders, clearing tables and greeting clients.

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    We enjoyed a delicious dinner and our server, Emilson, made it even better. We will definitely return!

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    Talis provided amazing service to our table of 12 on a very crowdedChristmas Eve at Lia's.

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    Great selection, great staff and great location. One of the few places in this neighborhood that have been around for years.

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    7 months ago

    Great food (pizza, gelato, farmhouse salad) and excellent service. We ate on the patio and Mitchell took excellent care of us!

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    Great food and ambience on the patio. Loved the Cacio 0 Pepe, delicious and generous portion

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    Did you change the recipe for the cauliflower steak since last august? It tasted different when I ate it today!

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    Sunday February 15th 4:00pm…read more I normally don't include personal feelings when reviewing. This is an exception. We were in the area and decided to try this spot. Hostess, gentleman who seated us, and our server were wonderful. The food wasn't the best ever but it was good. We decided to give it a shot despite low customer ratings. We are Black Americans. When we walked in I picked up on a negative vibe but dismissed it. When you walk into a small establishment and it get's quiet or you get the looks turn and no one speaks turn around and leave. There were a few people at the bar chatting up staff (regulars). As we walked by the bar headed to the table I glanced over to the what clearly was the person in charge. I smiled no response. We eat, I head to the ladies restroom. I passed the same gentleman who, again looked directly at me, I smiled and he turned his head. I passed by him on the way back to the table. I specifically looked him the face and smiled. He looked at me and again turned his head blatantly. We are aware of prejudice so I didn't let him get under my skin. I smile and speak to anyone and am happy to do so whether it is reciprocated. It takes negative energy to be mean spirited. Willing to take our money but refuse to acknowledge us as paying customers. We spent quite a bit for two people. I will not recommend this place if it was the last Italian restaurant. To the owners- I could not tell if you were the person I encountered today or a manager. Either way- Just Wow.

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    We went here with two couples, one of whom has been here before. It was definitely beautiful and…read morevery noisy inside and service started out great. We ordered cocktails after flagging someone down and everyone enjoyed them. My friend ordered the flatbread app and it was basically bread with some tomato sauce on it. For dinner my hubby and another friend had the veggie ravioli and it was amazing! But there were 6 pieces of it (looked more like gnocchi) and both of them were hungry after eating. My other friend and I got the steak and it was also a small portion and mine had SO many chewy pieces that I had to spit out! I don't expect that at all for a $60 entree! The pieces I had tasted good but I would much rather have had a well cooked, better cut of steak. My other friend had the special pasta with truffle for $70...wow! Again, not a big portion at all and I felt so bad even trying a bite of hers (but I did...nothing special). Dinner was very disappointing as far as portions vs prices go! We ordered 3 desserts and the only one that was great was the almond cake...so good we ordered another one! Overall I was not impressed with this restaurant. There are much better authentic Italian places in the area that don't break the bank. They really should lower their prices, add more options to the menu and change their steak cut. Just my opinion I doubt I'd go here again unless I wasn't very hungry and wanted to spend a lot of $$. All of us went home and ate more since we left hungry.

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    Don't you love a family owned business? One where the recipes are handed down from generation to…read moregeneration. Vignola Gourmet is one of those Italian family owned businesses. It is a cute restaurant located off of Boiling Brooke Parkway in Rockville, Maryland. The inside is decorated with warm woods and shelves and freezers filled with Italian frozen entrees, desserts, and sauces. As you walk up to the counter, you are warmly welcomed. I ordered the Italian cold cut sub and the meatball sub. They have a huge assortment of chips. I am really regretting not picking up a package of my favorite chips. Next time... Service was great. The gentleman who waited on me couldn't have been nicer. It took about 5 minutes for my food to be ready and I was out the door. I want to echo other reviewers, when I say there are no tables or chairs for eating. This is strictly order your food and take it with you. My meatball sub was delicious. It was packed with large portions of meatballs, that were roasted in a tasty marinara sauce. The roll was fresh and soft. I highly recommend this sub. The Italian sub was good, but it was crying out for a little lettuce and tomato. I know that they offer the sub with a green sauce, but I found the taste of the sauce oily and too parsley heavy. I was really glad I had it put on the side. Other than that, the Italian meats were tasty and the sub roll fresh and tender. Prices were reasonable, it was about $20 for both subs. I will definitely return to get some homemade pasta and that tiramisu that was tempting me in the fridge. Gratzi,Vignola Gourmet.

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    Tuesday 12/10/2024 I…read moreoriginally visited this spot back in 2021 for a sit down visit with the family. I remember getting the chicken fettuccine Alfredo but I couldn't remember too much of what I thought of the spot while my fam thought it was pretty good. It's been a minute so I've finally decided to come back to review this spot. I ordered online through DoorDash for pick up and once I got there the door was locked for some reason but luckily after I called them they unlocked the door. The inside looked a bit different from the first time I was there (last time looked more spacious) but it still looked decent. For my order I got the pappardelle bolognese $22, fettuccine Alfredo $20, and classic chicken parmigiano $21. - the pappardelle bolognese was my favorite of the 3. It had a creamy tomato flavor sauce that was paired nicely with beef to make a very good tasting dish. - The fettuccine Alfredo was okay but it's not something that I would get again. - The classic chicken parmigiano was solid but nothing crazy. I did like the chicken portion but the spaghetti pasta had to be the smallest I've ever had. - the Complimentary fresh bread and oil came with the meal and it was okay. All in all, this is a solid spot for pasta and my main recommendation would be the pappardelle bolognese which was done very well.

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