LIA'S

4.6

4465 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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
Website
http://www.liasrestaurant.com/
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

Location
4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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

Popular dishes

What 4,465 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
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

4,465 Reviews

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ravelle
Washington DC
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lunch or dinner at Lia’s offers an amazing blend of natural foods with culinary brilliance. We had a relatively simple meal in which every course was perfect.
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Joanna
VIP
Washington DC
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice "ladies lunch." Appreciated the patience of the staff with late arrivals and limited appetites. The octopus starter was delicious. Hadn't been to Lia's for a while and it was nice to come back and know it is still a great place. Will be back soon.
LIA'SResponded 7 days ago
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 and the suggestion for more sorbet flavors. We look forward to your next visit!
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mandy
VIP
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food was delicious. Nice and quiet and beautiful setting.
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Geoff
VIP
Washington DC
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pizza dough is some of the best I have ever had.
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Carol
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location, wonderful food and truly helpful and attentive staff. What more could you ask for?
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Paul
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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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Christine
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
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
LIA'SResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to rate your experience with us, we really appreciate it. We look forward to your next visit!
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Deborah
Washington DC
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
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.
LIA'SResponded 7 days ago
Dear Deborah, thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback for us, we really appreciate it! Unfortunately, we were not told about the construction happening on the building next door. The parking garage entrance on Friendship Boulevard was open, and the exit on Hills Plaza was open. Our staff was prepared to give directions over the phone, but we do not have the ability to add information to the website so short notice/on site. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Hopefully the construction period has passed - the next door building had missing railing on their roof and I believe that was what they had fixed. We look forward to smooth sailing ahead! We are delighted to know you had a good time with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Janice
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Spot for Catch up with former Colleagues! Gracious staff, relaxed setting, delightful food. Our stories unfolded beautifully. And so did the food! Thank you!
LIA'SResponded today
Thank you so much, Janice! We are delighted to hear that you had such a good time with us. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon. Happy new year!
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Susan
Tucson
85 reviews
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 on December 11, 2024
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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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 4465 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.liasrestaurant.com/
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

LIA'S

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Popular dishes

Chicken

Creste di Gallo

Shrimp

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What 4,465 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is LIA'S currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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