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LIA'S, Chevy Chase, MD

LIA'S

4.5
4.5
4459 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Sister to Chef Geoff’s, Lia’s is an Italian-ish neighborhood gem featuring housemade pasta, handcrafted using old world technique, with a modern twist, alongside a broad and delicious selection of steak, seafood, salad and pizza. We offer seasonal plates served by our welcoming service staff. Whether enjoying our large lounge area, the best outdoor patio in Chevy Chase, or our intimate dining room, we offer the perfect setting for a romantic date, casual meet up or dinner with the family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (240) 223-5427
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Enjoy Lia’s fresh, flavorful made from scratch menu at your event! Check out our website for catering and event menus and information www.liasrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an exquisite private dining experience for any group, whether an intimate party of 8 or a large celebration for up to 250 guests throughout the entire restaurant space. Check out our website for event menus, spaces and information www.liasrestaurant.com
  • Neighborhood
    Chevy Chase
  • Cross street
    Wisconsin Avenue
  • Parking details
    All Day on Weekends and After 5 PM During Week: FREE parking with validation in lot under the restaurant (Colonial Parking Garage on The Hills Plaza Rd). After getting out of your car, look for Office Elevators and take to the first floor. During week, before 5, we offer reduced rate parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights metro (red line) located 1 block away on cross streets Western Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue. Walk one block north on Wisconsin Avenue to Willard and we are at 4435 Willard Avenue in the Ritz-Carlton building. Look for our outdoor patio and red awnings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lia's is a delightful neighborhood gem known for "amazing food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." With creative dishes like Mushroom Ravioli and a diverse menu, it caters to all tastes. Guests enjoy "outstanding service" and appreciate the comfortable outdoor seating. Lia's consistently delivers a memorable dining experience, making it a favorite choice.

4,459 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I have been eating at Lia’s for fifteen years or more and last night was the first time my meal was mediocre, not bad, just mediocre. And two of the other three people I dined with felt the same.

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  2. Christine

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jamal!! He is the best I would def would come again

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  3. Deborah

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Big variety of food for brunch -- we ordered the Tuscan frittata, avocado toast, and lamb burger. All were quite good, delivered at the appropriate temperature and in large portions. Service was excellent. Not intrusive, but server stopped by several times to make sure all was good. A friendly, nice, reliable restaurant.

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  4. Susan

    Tucson

    85 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is very understaffed. Maybe since there was an office party in the bar, but it took over 25 minutes after we were seated to get someone to come to our table. We didn’t have water, drinks etc. The waitress took the table next to us order and they had just sat down. Maybe lack of communication? Food was good but we won’t be back.
    LIA'SResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Susan, thank you so much for taking the time to respond to the email Teresa sent! We are very appreciative that you will give us another chance. We look forward to seeing you both!

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  5. Noel

    Washington DC

    253 reviews

    4.0

    253 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, Lia's food was very good--you can count on them to do a great job. The seating and surroundings in the "back room" were great and not too noisy which we greatly appreciated. And John, our server, was absolutely TERRIFIC. He did everything perfectly and the whole table of 5 agreed he had done a great job. Thanks John!!!

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  6. Dr Larrie

    Washington DC

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lia's continues to be a consistently good meal. The restaurant was quite noisy for a Tuersday night but we all enjoyed.
    LIA'SResponded on December 4, 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback regarding your visit! We really appreciate your support and are very lucky to have such wonderful regular guests. Our Tuesday $12 burgers for rewards members certainly does draw a large crowd, which is great for us but can be a bit noisier than normal. We will always do our best to accommodate requests such as quiet locations to the best of our abilities, however. We look forward to your next visit!

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  7. Keya

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for lunch and enjoyed the quiet ambiance. The food was good.

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  8. Kathleen

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are still talking about it— it was that good from the opening fried calamari to the Tiramisu dessert and everything in between. My guests just texted saying one had just reheated yesterday’s doggie-bagged half of her enormous, perfectly cooked Chef Geoff Angus hamburger. Beef is a rarely self-permitted treat; but, as they said when they allow themselves it has to be at Lia’s from here out. The opening drinks were a martini and a dry white house wine. A diplomat who had lived all over the world, he noted the only place he’d had a martini that good (quality and strong) was in Hong Kong. The house white was not only a bargain but excellent. The beautifully presented seasonal salad entree was crisp, colorful and clearly specially sourced. Wait to you get your first glimpse of the Tiramisu- clearly defined multiple layers and huge. The table became quiet but for intermittent sounds of sheer enjoyment. The service was professional, quick and yet warm and friendly as you’d expect from a neighborhood gem. I actually carefully went over the bill it was so reasonable thinking they have left things out. Not usually this effusive— this review is so good I almost feel I must say I have no financial interest in the enterprise and no one in my family works there. It was that good! Enjoy.
    LIA'SResponded 5 days ago
    Kathleen, apologies for the late response! We are so incredibly lucky to have you as a guest. Your kind words mean a great deal to our whole staff. Your support is invaluable and appreciated beyond measure. We always look forward to seeing you and your guests when you visit and will always do our best to make sure your visits with us are as good as possible. See you again very soon, Elizabeth

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  9. Sandra

    Washington DC

    163 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Delicata Squash was deeelicious. Service was attentive. Thumbs up!

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  10. Susana

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida fue excelente. Buen servicio. A pesar de estar lleno fue muy rápido.

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FAQs

LIA'S offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. LIA'S also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 223-5427.

LIA'S is rated 4.5 stars by 4459 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for LIA'S

4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wisconsin Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Chevy Chase
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    All Day on Weekends and After 5 PM During Week: FREE parking with validation in lot under the restaurant (Colonial Parking Garage on The Hills Plaza Rd). After getting out of your car, look for Office Elevators and take to the first floor. During week, before 5, we offer reduced rate parking with validation.
  • Public transit
    Friendship Heights metro (red line) located 1 block away on cross streets Western Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue. Walk one block north on Wisconsin Avenue to Willard and we are at 4435 Willard Avenue in the Ritz-Carlton building. Look for our outdoor patio and red awnings.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (240) 223-5427
  • Catering
    Enjoy Lia’s fresh, flavorful made from scratch menu at your event! Check out our website for catering and event menus and information www.liasrestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer an exquisite private dining experience for any group, whether an intimate party of 8 or a large celebration for up to 250 guests throughout the entire restaurant space. Check out our website for event menus, spaces and information www.liasrestaurant.com
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