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Enjoy Chef Geoff's genuine hospitality and casual cuisine with an Italian flair. Lia’s is a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Chevy Chase. Come for a glass of wine, hand tossed pizzas, fresh pasta, or charcuterie and cheese, and the result will be the same. You'll be back for more. Join us on Sundays for brunch and every Monday for half price wines. Enjoy our ever-popular happy hour daily from 3pm to 7pm and all night on Monday and Tuesday. An eighty seat patio provides some of the best outdoor dining in the area. We truly have something for everyone and look forward to welcoming you. Cheers! Chef Geoff
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278 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 278 reviews
5 stars
(88)
4 stars
(147)
3 stars
(35)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(149)
- fit for foodies(116)
- good for groups(72)
- special occasion(64)
- great for lunch(63)
- vibrant bar scene(54)
LIA'S Reviews List
Review 1 for LIA'S
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always enjoy dining at Lia's; good food and service,comfortable ambiance, not pretentious."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 2 for LIA'S
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food (bacon wrapped shrimp app, lamb shank, and short rib). Our server was terrific, knew when to be there and when to leave us alone. Everyone there was incredibly nice, from the host to the bartenders to even the bussers. I will absolutely be back."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for LIA'S
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed every aspect of our dinner at Lia's. Perfect ambience and sound level for conversation. We eat out a lot and both agreed that we hadn't enjoyed a meal so much in a long time. Great service, easy and cheap parking in the garage with validation. We will be back soon, no doubt."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
absolutly terrible DONT GO
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food plain to poor quality. initial ice tea absolutely no ice- room temperature, finally found waiter brought glass of ice placed on table, upon each lengthy attempted search for waiter for refill, each glass left on table, along with bread basket, and crumbs, the ENTIRE meal. Halfway through the salad , entre was brought by THE BUSBOY, confused why we did not want food at that time. Oh almost forgot, while being seated, rush of air from near miss ,from a whole large table cloth being thrown 8 ft. across floor against pillar as staff cleared a nearby table. de-crumbing linen table cloth unknown. Lia's gall to bring back the entrees' after keeping under heat lamp from prior early entry twenty five minutes ago. more.. out of space"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was brunch for Mother's Day. The food was execellnt and the service was great."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 6 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lively brunch for Mother's Day - excellent Bloody Mary and great food!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner with family in DC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server Nichole was excellent. She was attentive although not over bearing. As always, the food was wonderful and portions are plentiful. Our party of six had a pleasant meal, and we never felt rushed. As evening approached, the establishment became more crowded, and a little noisy. However, this just adds to the ambiance. There are specials on the menu that start after 4:00pm. They are located on the right side on the bottom of the menu. Their easily missed if you aren’t looking closely. They can make for a reasonably priced 3-course meal if you choose one of them. Can’t wait to go back."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We're going back!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to Lia's. Again the food was delicious. We decided not to take advantage of their great special (prix fixe menu) and instead have a salad, entrée and dessert. Our waitress was able to answer our questions -- it was clear she was quite familiar with the menu, and we took her up on her helpful advice. The Chicken Monreale was delicious. The combination of cream sauce, capers and artichokes was masterfully prepared.: I will have a hard time venturing to order something different next time we go. We split a delicious dessert.."
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Picked this restaurant because
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Picked this restaurant because it was close to my apartment. The brunch was excellent and will definatley recommend it!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 10 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We came to dinner for the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came to dinner for the Sunset Special - three courses for $21 - a great deal. The focaccia bread they brought out before the meal was terrific and nice and warm. The rest of the meal was good though the Caesar salads were a trifle on the cold side and my salmon was a bit overdone. The desserts we chose - the ricotta donuts - were delicious and very fresh with a luscious limoncello dipping sauce. Our server, Nicole, was very good - professional, attentive, yet friendly. The only quibble being that our appetizers and entrees were brought out too quickly - almost one on top of the other - something that we encounter usually at Chinese restaurants. We like to diner leisurely and it wasn't a very busy time when we went. A nice dinner."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Donuts a dissappointment this time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The special onion soup we both liked very much. Beet and Blood Orange Salad also fine. Service a little scattered at lunch. Had to ask three times for bread. Our main waitress was personable but not always around when needed. We were a little disappointed in the donuts for which we had come especially because I had raved about them with my friend and she wanted to try them. They were not quite cooked in the center but we didn't want to send them back beause of the time so we ate them as is."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 12 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dinner - Carlos, our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great dinner - Carlos, our waiter, was very attentive and informed about the specials."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
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Review 13 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice, Romantic Spot, Good Food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Late dinner on a Friday, had a nice, comfortable seat. Server was very polite, friendly and informative. Made some good recommendations. My meal was excellent, but my girlfriend's wasn't that great. The food came out really, really fast, as if it had been precooked already. Almost too fast. Overall we had a lovely time."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dining at Lia's was a very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dining at Lia's was a very enjoyable experience. We were there on a Sunday evening around 8:00 p.m., so the restaurant was fairly quiet, but there was still a bustling atmosphere--it did not feel empty. The food selections were creative, and offered several unusual small plate selections, as well as heartier full dinners. We sampled the burger, minestrone, and Cobb salad, and each was fresh, nicely presented, and very tasty. The service was attentive but not intrusive, and the waiter was very helpful in explaining some of the less familiar dishes. All in all, a very pleasant experience, easy parking (not always the case in downtown Chevy Chase, MD), and enticing enough to say we look forward to returning."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Can handle a group, large
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can handle a group, large but the design is such that you don't feel like you are eating in a warehouse.."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2004
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Review 16 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
i was there for a business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"i was there for a business lunch and when we arrived the main room was very noisy. We asked for a more quiet table and we were moved into the back room -- the only diners, so it was wonderfully quiet. Our waiter was very helpful and made good suggestions."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 17 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and service that I've come to expect routinely from Lia's over the years! My Canadian house-guests were quite impressed. In the multiple times I've eaten at Lia's, I've only ever been disappointed once - a Sunday evening when the kitchen and wait staff were obviously exhausted from the brunch crowd."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great experience (again!)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great experience (again!) at Lia's. Food was wonderful. Our server David was knowledgeable and friendly and took great care of us. Glad to have Lias in our neighborhood!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 19 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went for a very late weekday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for a very late weekday lunch with my cousin and a friend, and had a great meal, fantastic service (thank you Brittney N) in a quiet and totally relaxed atmosphere. The Chef Geoff restaurants do not get enough credit for consistently providing great service--better than many much more expensive DC spots--along with great casual food at reasonable prices. We love the fact that we can walk to Lia's, and it is our "go to" place for all kinds of occasions."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2006
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Review 20 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
decent food but no better
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"decent food but no better than Chef Geoff's at Tysons; In general this group has been inconsistent with sometimes very nice experiences and other times mediocre."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
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Review 21 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was really good."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food, atmosphere, and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food, atmosphere, and service were good - but the waiter could have been a bit more pleasant. Also, a bit expensive. Good experience 0verall."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great time celebrating
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great time celebrating our anniversary at Lias's. the food is amazing. The scallops were cooked perfectly... delicious with the pea purée. My husband had the seafood pasta and we both loved it. Try the flour,ess cake and pistachio ice cream for dessert! The only thing missing is the Italian music."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good meal with good service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good meal with good service - a winning combination."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed our Easter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed our Easter Brunch. We had a large party of 8. The food was excellent and the service friendly. We all found the Chesapeake and the Easter special delicious. I particularly liked the ease of dining with our 3 small children. Our server was understanding and was knowledgeable with serving children. I would definitely dine there again."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 26 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent brunch & service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent brunch & service. Definitely will return."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 27 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to Lia's for Easter brunch,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Lia's for Easter brunch, and while no one thing really jumped out as particularly *amazing*, everything was definitely very good, making for a top notch overall experience."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 28 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I enjoyed the atmosphere and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed the atmosphere and our server was very good. The food was tasty but I feel that everything was priced at least a couple of dollars higher than it should have been, relative to other places and its intrinsic value."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
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Review 29 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
While we were here, Lia's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While we were here, Lia's system encountered issue, the staff was very friendly and apologetic while remaining calm. The way the handled the problem was outstanding. I cannot stress enough how great Lia's and all Chef Geoff restaurants are."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 30 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The menu is always amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu is always amazing in choices and variety. Delicious and comforting food. Asparagus risotto was awesome."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best lasagna I have ever had.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best lasagna I have ever had. Sauce was rich and flavorful. Generous salad with twilight special and the ricotta doughnuts and tiramisu that also came with the $19.95 special were delicious. We went based on open table reviews since DC friends hasn't been before and glad we did."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Monday specials on wines and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Monday specials on wines and twilite dinners - a delicious deal!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
2003
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 33 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the food is always creative
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the food is always creative and i like the wine events, etc. The staff is good.
this dinner including the veal chop and the Branzini were not up to usual standards . these are expensive dihses and definitely could have been better. I suggested the restaurant to a frined who has been to the new location on the Pike. She said that Lia's and other Cef Geoff's were much better than the new one."
this dinner including the veal chop and the Branzini were not up to usual standards . these are expensive dihses and definitely could have been better. I suggested the restaurant to a frined who has been to the new location on the Pike. She said that Lia's and other Cef Geoff's were much better than the new one."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 34 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was fine. Waiter confused
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was fine. Waiter confused about wine offerings: said one we asked about would be available "tomorrow" even though it wasn't on the menu."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
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Review 35 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love Lia's! We come here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Lia's! We come here all the time. The food is always delicious, and the wine list is strong but reasonable. We cleaned our plates AND ate dessert -- it was all just wonderful. One drawback - the restaurant was LOUD on Saturday night. We could hardly hear each other across the table, and struggled to communicate with our waiter."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was delicious and the service was good. Although, I was at Lia's, I felt like I was at Chef Geoff. For example, some of the dishes were the same as Chef Geoff - Downtown and Tysons. I expected good food and consistent service (which I received), but I was hoping for a different restaurant, not Chef Geoff under a different name."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food & Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lia's has two main dining rooms to the right of the entrance (and serves fare to the left, in the bar area). I had requested a spot in a quiet area one week in advance as one of us is hearing impaired. We were promptly taken to a table in the middle of the first dining area which was full & noisy. Looking beyond the wine bottles to the second dining area, we could see one large occupied table and many empty smaller tables and requested we move there. The greeter gave us a quizzical look but acceded.
Fortunately, after this minor annoyance everything was fantastic. Our server was attentive & on top of things. The food was excellent (fried calamari, lasagna, cobb salad, limoncello donuts). Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 38 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Monday Night Meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We dined on a Monday evening and were delighted with the 1/2 price bottle of wine special. The service was attentive without being overbearing. The restaurant was fairly empty that evening so the noise level was low -- something we appreciated after eating at a rather loud place the night before. The food was excellent all around and butternut squash soup with seared sea scallop was truly exceptional. I highly recommend it. We appreciated the waiter's candor when asking for guidance on food selection -- the result was a dinner that we thoroughly enjoyed. This is a short walk from the Friendship Heights metro (about a block) so very accessible."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
nice place, bad parking situation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was fantastic. There were plenty of vegetarian options despite the fact that they have a bacon bar on site. The service was slow and I had to ask for bread but the waitress was nice and the restaurant was very packed. I ordered the squash risotto and it may have been even better the second day... MmmmOpenable listed a parking option, unfortunately we got confused and parked in the wrong place. We ended up posting $9 for self parking when valet was only $8. Won't make the same mistake twice."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for adults to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place for adults to bring the kids AND have a great meal."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 41 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Expensive but worth it! 1/2
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Expensive but worth it! 1/2 price wine on Mondays is great idea."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
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Review 42 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My best friend and I went
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My best friend and I went here for a girls night out. The food and service was excellent. I will dine at Lia's again. Also Lia's had a excellent wine list."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 43 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious. Quarters
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious. Quarters at the table was a little tight and the noise level in the room made talking a little difficult."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 44 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Met a friend for brunch; a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Met a friend for brunch; a belated birthday celebration. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Food was good -- nice to have a fruit plate and (uneventful) muffins prior to entre. Lia's presented complimentary dessert (ice cream) with candle for the "birthday" person. Good all around experience."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A visit to Lia's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I went to Lia's for Valentine's day dinner. The food was good but at times inconsistent. For appetizers my wife had the crab cake sliders which she was not impressed with but I thought they were great and a very good deal considering the price and the size of the appetizer. I had the crispy risotto balls which my wife and I both agreed were kind of bland. We both enjoyed the salads, as they were fresh and flavorful. I had the shaved radicchio & pear salad and my wife had the roasted marinated pepper salad. For entrees my wife had the wild mushroom ravioli and she was very happy with the flavor and size of the entree and I had the branzino balsamico which I found to be decent but for the price I was not blown away."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 46 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
too noisey ! otherwise, great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"too noisey !
otherwise, great experence.....as always
otherwise, great experence.....as always
SEK"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find
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Review 47 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Try it al dente
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too Noisy. Could hardly hear companion talk across the table.
Servers seemed a little invasive, swarmed on us in a bit of a
rush. Things also came quickly so you probably could have
done the whole ting in 10 minutes and spent the next 50
in Bloomingdale's. Lasagna was nowhere near as good as at
Roberto Donna's fantastic new joint Al Dente up near American University. I
realize that would be far to go for lunch from Friendship Heights,
I am just saying that Chef Geoff, while a nice man, is no Roberto Donna."
Servers seemed a little invasive, swarmed on us in a bit of a
rush. Things also came quickly so you probably could have
done the whole ting in 10 minutes and spent the next 50
in Bloomingdale's. Lasagna was nowhere near as good as at
Roberto Donna's fantastic new joint Al Dente up near American University. I
realize that would be far to go for lunch from Friendship Heights,
I am just saying that Chef Geoff, while a nice man, is no Roberto Donna."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
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Review 48 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent... the scallops were perfectly seared with delicious accompaniments. The service and staff were also terrific and made every effort to please us and accommodate our requests. Unfortunately, the noise level was very loud, although it was Sat night and there were several large groups."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 49 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We loved the food, the variety,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved the food, the variety, evolving menu. Only complaint that we were served different wine than the one we ordered (triple price and not much worth it).That was also our mistake, we did not notice. Otherwise the service was excellent."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2004
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Review 50 for LIA'S
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful experience. We
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful experience. We had a party of six Monday night to celebrate a birthday. Conversation flowed and our spectacular server rolled with the punches, even offering to play photographer for us. Food was enjoyed by all, and the gluten-free menu was deeply appreciated by our special guest. Cheers!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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