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LIA'S, Chevy Chase, MD

LIA'S

4.6
4.6
4505 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • A Taste of Piedmont: Lia's Exquisite Wine Dinner

    $135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 3, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Join Us for an Exquisite Piedmont Wine Dinner at Lia’s! Indulge in a culinary journey through Italy’s renowned Piedmont region, where rich flavors and world-class wines come together for an unforgettable evening. Our chefs have crafted a special multi-course menu showcasing the best of Piedmontese cuisine, perfectly paired with exceptional wines from the region. Experience the magic of Northern Italy’s most celebrated vineyards in an intimate and welcoming setting. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or simply love great food and wine pairings, this exclusive dinner is not to be missed! MENU— ~ Reception ~ Naufragar Spumante (50% pinot Grigio 50% Chardonnay) Goat Cheese Roasted Dates orange peppercorn honey, pistachio Grissini truffle butter, prosciutto Bagna Cauda Toast shaved radicchio, giardiniera, radish ~ Course One ~ Orsolari La Rusti (Caluso Erbaluce 100%) Veal Tartar tonnato sauce, quail egg, focaccia crisp ~ Course Two ~ Lange DOC Chardonnay (Chardonnay 100%) Crispy Pancetta Monkish grana espuma, mustard green ~ Course Three ~ Colli Tortonesi DOC Timorasso (Timorasso 100%) Cacio e Pepe ricotta gnudi, truffle pecorino, pink peppercorn ~ Course Four ~ Punset Barbaresco (Nebbiolo 100%) Barbaresco Braised Beef Short Rib polenta concia, gorgonzola, braising jus ~ Dessert ~ Antichi Giochi Voulet (Casorzo Malvasia 100%) Nutella Panna Cotta braised strawberry, hazelnut butter cookie
    A Taste of Piedmont: Lia's Exquisite Wine Dinner Photo

What 4,505 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lia's offers a "wonderful brunch" experience on a patio with diverse menu options. It's a "local go-to" with "good food" and "friendly staff." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "creative and delicious" dishes, including "lamb sliders" and "blueberry waffles," keep patrons returning. "Outstanding service" and memorable dining experiences make Lia's a cherished spot.

4,505 Reviews
  1. Thomas VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over the years I have eaten at Lea's multiple times. The food last night was much better than I remembered. The other 4 members of our group had never eaten at Lia's. All 4 of them were very impressed. One of the women had some significant dietary issues, and the chef was able to prepare a meal for her which met her requirements, and which she enjoyed. Personally, the mini meatballs were excellent.

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  2. Jean VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lia's is a an awesome spot! There servers are always on top of their game, very friendly, personable and attentive. They offer an amazing selection of choices for drinks and eats and the never disappoint. Highly recommend.
    LIA'SResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much, Jean! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy your experiences with us! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a lovely positive comment. We have our Spring menu change coming in just four days - on the 12th in the evening. I hope you will join us and let us know your new favorites!

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  3. Michael VIP

    Washington DC264 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I went to Lia's to try their Thursday night lasagna dinner special. Our experience was generally very good. The wine was very good. The salads, garlic bread, and cannolis were very tasty. The lasagna itself was tasty. However, it was served in ceramic dishes and contained a lot of moisture. My wife requested a spoon to eat it with. My portion was even wetter. The restaurant was very apologetic and did not charge for my meal. We like this restaurant and will return, and even try the lasagna dinner again to see if this was just a bad night.
    LIA'SResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback! We are happy to hear that overall you enjoyed dining with us. Our Executive Chef, Sean, did receive your feedback and is looking into what may have happened with the lasagna dish, so that we can make sure that it won't happen again. We definitely promise to be on the lookout for that issue, and can definitely assure you that it is not a typical experience in our restaurant. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Nivedita

    Washington DC20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lia’s is a neighborhood fave. However the last few times I’ve been including today the food has been a bit disappointing. My chicken Milanese was tough and the arugula salad in top was overwhelmed by raw red onions which was not noted in the menu description—otherwise I would have asked explicitly for no onions. The service is always top notch. Hope Chef Geoff can bring the food back up to snuff!

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  5. Rosy VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always nice to go to, good food, great ambience, welcoming seating area. It is undoubtedly a neighborhood gem!
    LIA'SResponded on March 1, 2025
    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we really appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Nelou VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very good. Appetizers were good, but the pastas were the worst I have ever had. Truly unappetizing and paste-like, really felt like they were not cooked for more than a couple minutes and probably in lukewarm water. I’ve been here before and it wasn’t much better but not as bad as this visit.

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  7. Kathleen VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for brunch. I had the BLT Eggs Benedict with each ingredient individually and layered together sheer perfection. Spring greens accompanying it dressed in light lemony vinaigrette that was the perfect contrast to the eggs. My guest had specific dietary needs and Lia’s graciously made substitutions creating her perfect brunch. Knowing Lia’s desserts but already satisfied by the more than generous entrees, we ordered to go Classic Tiramusu (ladyfingers, mascarpone, espresso, rum, and cocoa!) and the Cannoli Trio (chocolate, pistachio and orange ricotta). Both can be shared. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Lovely atmosphere- couples, multi-generational families celebrating together and, in testimony to how good Lia’s is, oodles of neighbors back for their regular weekend treat. Enjoy❣️

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  8. Rebecca

    Richmond1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy the quality of food, the variety and the welcoming ambience
    LIA'SResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us, we really appreciate it! We are always looking for ways to improve our team. If you have any feedback on how we can improve, please let us know how to reach you and someone will be in touch. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Lynn

    Washington DC73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great service. We had a great time. It was our first time there
    LIA'SResponded on February 28, 2025
    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we really appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. James

    Pittsburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I really liked it. Good food, fair prices, table clothes. We had no idea this gem was so close to us.
    LIA'SResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback regarding your visit! We really appreciate your kind words and will make sure to pass along the compliments. We look forward to your next visit!

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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 4.6 stars by 4505 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 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for LIA'S

4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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