Very good and timely service by Emilson! Free parking in the building is also convenient.

I've been to this restaurant multiple times now and the food has always been very good, so that's why it gets five stars. The menu has changed multiple times since my first visit which keeps things interesting. Everything I've eaten from the menu has been excellent, but I love the kale Cesar salad. If I could give a separate rating for last night's service, I would, and it would be a 1-star rating. While it was entertaining at times, we believe our waitress was drunk. She was very uneasy on her feet, swaying back and forth while she took our order, even bumping into my husband's shoulder over and over while she stood there. Her eyes were unfocused and it took a very long time for her to enter our order on her tablet, while our table had to repeat ourselves multiple times. She brought our drinks to the wrong table and almost dropped them when serving us-we had to reach and get them before they fell. During service she cleared our table and promptly dropped all dishes as she walked away. And trying to get the check was impossible- we had to ask someone else. It was very unprofessional. Back to the 5-star review: this was our first time sitting in the dining room as we normally sit outside. The dining room is low lit and very cozy feeling. The tables feel a little close to each other but it wasn't terrible. read more

Excellent dinner out with friends! All staff members were helpful and friendly. Karina was extremely attentive and was really on top of my tree nut allergy which was much appreciated! read more

Just has a great dinner at Lia's. Food was delicious and our server, Sebastian, was the best! Can't wait to go back!

WE LOVED our FOOD, fantastic excellent SERVICE! WE especially loved Morgan in the bar!!

I moved back to DC in August and found this restaurant. Really good food, service and awesome Happy Hour. I always sit at the bar. Bartenders are all awesome. My favorite is Morgan who is always smiling, laughing and ensuring all customers are well tended. read more

I come to Lia's often for Happy Hour and am served by Morgan. she is a great bartender and is always attentive and makes sure I don't need anything. When you come hope You get a chance to be served by Morgan. read more

Morgan is delightful!! Service was excellent!! She was timely and checked in with to ensure that I was satisfied

Hmmm Lia's was extra tasty on this visit during Restaurant Week. I loved that they included the whole menu for the deal! The service was super cordial. And the vibe of the restaurant was classy but casual. I love going here, and like that they validate for parking around the corner. read more

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I have traveled to 49 of the 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, and have had burgers from nearly all of them. Of all the places I've been to, the burger I had at Lia's Restaurant in Chevy Chase, MD is easily in my top 5 of "most satisfying burgers ever." As soon as I bit into it, I fell in love - the meat was tender, the onions sautéed to perfection, the tomato was crisp, and the bun was oh-so-fresh. I swear, it was like biting into heaven! The arugula salad that accompanied the burger was also light and satisfying. And, to top it all off, the lady behind the bar recommended the apple dumpling dessert - which was vegan, by the way - and it's easily in my top 10 of "best apple desserts from a restaurant" now. The apples? Fruity and delicious! The dumpling they were wrapped in? Flakey yet solid, doughy yet firm, and all-around amazing. I haven't tried some of the other food here yet, but if this burger-salad-apple dumpling combo is a preview, I can't wait to go back and see what else they have cooking! read more

LIA'S - Definitely get the burger and the apple dumpling, your taste buds will thank you :) - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Molly gave first rate attentive service. Made for a lovely dining experience. Food is always well prepared and enjoyable. A go to neighborhood gen! read more

Nonnie was amazing!! She was so sweet & provided great service. We loved her, she was thoughtful & made sure we were very well taken care of. She is the best!!! read more

We had a Sunday dinner reservation to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We picked this place based on the reviews. We were looking for some simple, well made Italian food. Our server was really attentive but we ended up pretty disappointed with our food execution - aside from the bread and butter, which was fantastic. Cocktails were too strong, which isn't bad but they weren't enjoyable. We got the house burger which had undercooked mushrooms, and the fries were kinda soggy. Also ordered the Tomato Rigatoni. It was too al denté and had a heaping pile of really strong and gritty oregano oil on top. It resembled a chili crisp oil but it was way too bitter and seemed unusual for a classic dish. We will not return because the cooking quality was poor, even with low restaurant occupancy. read more

I love Happy Hour here! The pizzas are tasty and a great price at happy hour. I sat at the bar and both Morgan and Jorge were great and welcoming! read more

Great service from Morgan and Sam. I come here often and have always been happy with what I've ordered. My grandchildren love Lia's children's menu and diet and worms for dessert. And so do I! The pasta is great! read more

Good quality food that is well prepared, friendly service, relaxing atmosphere. These are consistent with each visit.

My experience was great with pleasant ambiance, and delicious crab pasta dish from the special June menu item offered along with the regular lunch menu. The server, Morgan, was excellent, and was friendly when I returned as a customer. read more

The food was good as always. BUT, we arrived at 5:45, 3 adults and a child. We were told there was "no room in the dining room", even though I could see multiple empty tables. We were ushered to the bar. By the time we finished, at 7, there were at least 3 tables still open. Disappointed read more

Excellent! Food was great (Mushroom ravioli) and great service provided by Marlana!

I came for lunch during their restaurant week deal, which was a really great deal. They offered 1 appetizer, 2nd course, and dessert for $22. I ended up getting the calamari for my appetizer, which was so delicious! Perfectly crispy. Then, I ordered the Veal Marsala, and I was very disappointed with the dish. The veal seemed overcooked and dry so I gave my food to a friend. My friend's steak was also cooked well done even though he asked for medium rare. They ran out of all the dessert items except for the cookie skillet, which was fine because it was delicious! The chocolate chip cookie was warm and gooey. Although it was a great deal for a 3 course meal, I wouldn't come back here again. I wasn't a fan of my main course. read more

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I have walked past Lia's many times and finally checked it out! It did not disappoint. It was a rainy evening so we sat inside of the restaurant. The interior was tastefully decorated and the staff were very inviting. The menu had lots of good options but we settled on the mushroom gnocchi and the lamb burger. The creamy mushroom gnocchi pleasantly surprised me; as someone who doesn't usually like mushroom-heavy dishes, I thought this gnocchi was fantastic. The juicy lamb burger was served in a pita and its mediterranean flavors were out of this world. Overall, we had a great experience at Lia's and hope to try their outdoor seating next time! read more

LIA'S - Mushroom gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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I am really surprised to see anything other than five-star reviews here. We had the best lunch today. (I have no relationship to the restaurant whatsoever.) A friend asked to meet there because it was conveniently between both of us. We sat at the bar, and shared this amazing ravioli dish, a salad, and the white bean hummus. It was one perfect bite after another. The bartender was the sweetheart, and a waiter from the dining room brought the food to us. It's a little treasure, and I hope that more and more people discover it. read more

Kudos to the management and our server, Karina. Well coordinated service and server was welcoming and helpful. Food was great. Appetizers great as well. A great find. read more

Had the mushroom risotto. It was amazing. Beautiful flavors and not too heavy and not too light. I was really pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Also very reasonably priced. read more

We tried Lia's for the DC Metropolitan Restaurant Week. They have a great 3-course menu for the Week, with a ton of options! At $40/person it is a little more expensive than some places that participate in Restaurant Week, but plenty worth it. The one thing that could have been improved was the service - there were just too many people out on the patio for the one or two servers. We found it necessary to follow-up with ours once or twice. But the food was great and we'll definitely be back! read more

LIA'S - The last time we went to Lia's, we also got a dog menu! Not sure why we didn't get it the last time we ate on the patio with the dog. - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Food was outstanding and service was even better. Sam was one of the best servers I've ever had. Everyone at our table of seven agreed!!!

I always give special consideration to restaurants during this time, but I was so disappointed that I felt I had to share my concerns with the restaurant and others. With the high rating on DoorDash and yelp, I placed my first order with Lia's this evening and ordered the kale Caesar and ricotta gnocchi. My order arrived on-time and was warm. However, for $40+, I was shocked at how small the portion size was for both. The $14 kale Caesar salad was the size of a small pizza shop side salad. The gnocchi was delicious and fresh but also very small and about half the portion size of what you would get dining in the restaurant. ***UPDATE: after posting my review, I received a call from the restaurant with a sincere apology for my experience. I was surprised and pleased to receive such a kind acknowledgement and the prompt outreach was appreciated. I will definitely give Lia's another chance. That gnocchi was worth it and I look forward to trying other dishes! read more

LIA'S - Kale Caesar and Ricotta Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

We enjoy the ambience here very much. The staff is attentive & accommodating, helping to give the place a lovely feel. I had the roasted chicken & my husband had the boar bolognese. We were both very happy with our food. And we had enough left over to take home for a second meal, We were disappointed, however, with our fried calamari appetizer. It looked good but was rubbery, read more

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All aces at this place. We all enjoyed our high quality meal. Good service and a classy restaurant. Garage parking free after 5:00. read more

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First time here for a Galentines dinner, we had amazing dishes. They decorated the area very cute for the holiday. They even had special menu items for it. The food was amazing and desserts as well. Parking garage around the corner from it, and they validate parking! read more

This place was great!! First off hostess was so accommodating when I didn't have a reservation and sat our party of 4 in the bar area so happily. Ninett was our server and she exceeded our expectations. She was perfect!!! Just wish you had more gluten free options but the burger was great!! read more

Came in earlier this month and had a wonderful happy hour experience with a friend. Our server Maria was well informed about the menu and gave us some great recommendations. She was also so kind and patient as we decided what we were in the mood for! In the end, my friend and I each got a spritz (only $10!) and got some appetizers to split. The ambiance at Lia's is very homey and relaxing after a long day of work! Definitely will be back again soon! read more

We have always enjoyed Lia's and had a lovely dinner last night! Our waitperson Sam was great and efficient on a busy night during Restaurant week. The food is great, atmosphere very nice, service attentive without being intrusive. We love the variety in the menu and the desserts are fabulous too! We continue to find Lia's consistently a great place to enjoy a meal and look forward to going back soon. read more

Simple but ample menu. I always appreciate when a business keeps a menu to one or two pages (excluding drinks and dessert) with manageable print. It permits them to focus on doing a smaller number of things well. Dinner was selected primarily from the "Simple & Healthy" and sides sections of the menu. The food was simple, clean, and tasty. The portions were quite generous. A number of options across the menu can be prepared without gluten for interested parties. There is indoor, outdoor, and separate indoor bar (either at the bar or at high top tables) seating. AmEx is accepted here. read more

LIA'S - Entree: Basil Garlic Chicken served with sautéed broccolini, lemon & parmesan; Sides: Garlic Spinach and Garlic & Rosemary Mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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My daughter made a last minute reservation, and Lia's had room. White table cloth, groups of families and business folks, quiet setting, attentive server welcomed us into the restaurant. I ordered a glass of reasonably priced pinor noir while I waited for my daughter. Then we ordered calamari and roasted brussels sprouts. I am not a fan of the Rhode Island style calamari, as I'm always surpised by battered sour peppers. But the calamari itself was good. Because we don't eat the peppers included, the portion of calamari was fairly small for something we usually share. The brussel sprouts were very good, with great chunks of well cooked bacon. I'd order that again for sure. For dinner, I had a pepperoni and mushroom pizza. My daughter enjoyed her shrimp scampi. My true test is the pizza dough held up when lifted. Both dinners were good. For dessert, we got a mango sorbet and a chocolate concoction. The chocolate dessert disappeared before she could tell me it was good. Great dinner; slightly pricy for a weekly place, but I'd stop in again. read more

Went to brunch with a bunch of friends I hadn't seen in a long time. Lia's was the perfect spot! They had plenty of tables, are conveniently located next to the metro, and didn't rush or push us to leave. I ordered a burger with a gf bun and it was a little bit on the saucer side of things with how tough it was to chew. But honestly that's such a small gripe in the grand scheme of things/restaurants. The ambiance is really nice, it's quiet but not silent. (You aren't screaming to talk to your neighbor). The food is honestly fine, you really can't go wrong with whatever you decide to order! read more

I came here today for a late lunch with my sister and all her bridesmaids after trying on dresses for her wedding. The atmosphere is beautiful and definitely a great choice for a sit-down restaurant. They had $16 bottomless mimosas available but I opted out of that option and went for the Sangria instead (highly recommend). Their mules were okay and tasted a bit strong on the alcohol (which I personally didn't like as much). They provided complimentary, warm blueberry bread with butter which tasted absolutely wonderful. I would come back just for this bread alone. I ordered the baja burrito that tasted fresh and was definitely filling for lunch but was definitely a one and done option because nothing was special about it. I gave Lia's 4 stars because I personally think that their beverages and food here are a tad overpriced. I'm used to living in urban cities and paying almost half the cost on similar menu items, but given their location of Chevy Chase I do understand why things are bit more expensive. Additionally, service was average and our party wasn't seated or welcomed when we entered the establishment. We ended up seating ourselves and it felt a bit awkward at first but improved as our meal progressed. Overall, I would recommend coming back, but maybe for an evening meal or during happy hour. read more

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Wow, I am pleasantly surprised by this restaurant and their food. My husband works just across the way and we always pass this place, finally we decided to stop and I'm glad we did. The service was excellent. The staff was attentive and nice. The food blew me away. We ordered their calamari and it's probably the best calamari I've ever had. The chefs know exactly how long to fry it for because it was the most tender calamari ever and I've tried so many. It was soft enough to pull apart but obviously completely cooked through. It was coated in a batter that was light and crispy, didn't absorb too much oil that would leave you sick. Their served with two sauces--one tomatoes and one aioli, both yummy. We also tried their pizza and again wow. Their pepperoni was not generic and round. It was cut into strips so it was great and unique. They also use real mozzarella and the tomato sauce has the right consistency and taste to it. Not acidic and not sweet. Overall so tasty. Chicken Parmesan was also superb. I mean, everyone's probably had it so you have an idea of what it is. This didn't stray from the norm. But, it was executed better and you could see and taste that everything was mad in house. The tomato sauce wasn't a deep red that you're used to seeing from the cans and jars. This sauce was almost orangey red which (as a cook) let's me know it was done with real tomatoes, peeled and cooked. The taste of it made it even more apparent because it wasn't metallic or acidic. The pasta with bolognese, again, excellent. They were able to pack in a lot of flavor into the meat sauce. Overall, it was a delicious and lovely meal. We can't wait to go back and take our loved ones with us. read more

LIA'S - Crispy Calamari - Italian Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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quick and friendly service, as well as a beer deal. will definitely be back, thanks a lot

Food wasn't anything special and I probably wouldn't go again. Service wasn't bad but food didn't wow me.