LIA'S

Name: LIA'S
Address: 4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, United States, 20815
Telephone: (240) 223-5427
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (4549)

$30 and under

Italian

4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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2 people

Jul 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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What 4,549 people are saying

LIA'S reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lia's is a vibrant neighborhood gem offering "upscale, but affordable family dining." Diners rave about the "excellent service," particularly from standout servers like April, John, and Sebastian. The menu features "delicious food," with highlights including shrimp scampi, mushroom ravioli, and sea bass. The outdoor seating "ambience is superb," perfect for gatherings.

4,549 Reviews

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Elena VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a friend’s milestone birthday and it was a lovely evening. Please bring back the risotto balls - it was the best appetizer!
LIA'SResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for celebrating such a special occasion with us! We're so glad to hear you had a lovely evening. And great news—we are bringing back the risotto balls! In fact, we're currently running a special on our Smoked Mozzarella Risotto Balls through the end of July as we test them out for a possible return to the Fall menu. We’d love for you to stop by and enjoy them again while they're here!
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Eddie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area30 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love coming here for the patio ambiance. The food is always solid and the Happy Hour Specials this summer are wonderful!
LIA'SResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much, Eddie! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the patio ambiance and that the summer Happy Hour specials are a hit. It means a lot to be considered a neighborhood gem, and we truly appreciate you coming back. Just a heads-up—our Happy Hour runs all day Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and from 3–7pm Tuesday through Friday. Hope to see you again soon!
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Raafat VIP
Washington, D.C. Area68 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Edward was excellent and most curteos. Thanks
LIA'SResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service—Edward will be so happy to know he made a great impression. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
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LINA
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OMG - the truffle mushroom ravioli!! I love LIA'S because it is one of the very few restaurants where they have great food, it's quiet, and the ambiance is lovely.
LIA'SResponded 4 days ago
Hi Lina, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you loved the truffle mushroom ravioli—it’s one of our favorites too. It means a lot to hear that you appreciate the quiet atmosphere and warm ambiance at Lia’s. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Molly and Dimia—they’ll be thrilled to know they made your visit extra special. Can’t wait to have you back again soon!
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Rosie
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was awesome and catered to everyone's taste. A little pricey but well worth it. I especially liked that they were able to seat you at the table right away and not have to wait till the entire party arrived to seat you. The waitress that waited on our table was very attentive, she asked about food allergies and checked on us without us having to hunt her down. Unfortunately, I forgot her name, I would give her a shout out.
LIA'SResponded on July 2, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and appreciated the flexibility with seating—it's important to us to make every part of your experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We're especially happy to hear that your server was attentive and thoughtful when it came to food allergies. That sounds like Elizabeth, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. She’ll be thrilled to know she made a great impression. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Bev VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did not care for the selections on your new menu. The eggplant dish was oily and weird, and the sea bass was good but the grain salad that came with it had way too much dressing. Much prefer your simpler menu.
LIA'SResponded 4 days ago
Hi Bev, Thank you for your honest feedback—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry to hear the new menu selections didn’t hit the mark for you. Your comments about the eggplant and the grain salad are noted, and we’ll absolutely pass them along to our kitchen team as we continue to refine the dishes. We always aim to balance creativity with the classics our guests love, and feedback like yours helps guide us. We hope you'll give us another try soon. There’s always room at the table for you!
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Anne VIP
Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another lovely visit. The menu always has fresh new items. The pea soup was unreal it was so good.
LIA'SResponded on June 24, 2025
Thank you so much! We are so happy to know you enjoyed everything. We have our next seasonal menu tweak coming on the 26th - we hope we can impress you again soon!
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William VIP
Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
John our server was excellent keeping our orders straight and the 4 separate checks straight. Coincidentally John was our server the previous day with a completely different group including a 2-1/2 year old and did a great job then also.
LIA'SResponded on June 24, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're thrilled to hear that John took great care of you on both visits, especially with different groups and the added challenge of separate checks. He’ll be so happy to hear your feedback! As for the verification process, we’re really sorry it was such a hassle. We completely understand your frustration, and while we don’t control the review platform’s requirements, we truly appreciate you going through the effort to share your experience. Your voice matters, and we hope it won’t stop you from sharing again in the future.
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Pam VIP
Washington, D.C. Area51 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've reviewed Lia's many times, but I wanted to give a special shout out to our server, April, for her outstanding service and friendly demeanor. She's one of the best you've ever had!
LIA'SResponded on June 23, 2025
Dear Pam, Thank you so much for taking the time to share another thoughtful review. As one of our most loyal and appreciated guests, your feedback truly means the world to us. We’re thrilled to hear that April made such a great impression—she really is a gem, and we’re lucky to have her on our team. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Knowing that her service made your experience even more enjoyable is exactly the kind of feedback that keeps us motivated. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
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Michael VIP
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Most of the food was excellent, but some was too salty and the brussels sprouts (appetizer) were undercooked.
LIA'SResponded on June 24, 2025
Thank you for your feedback—we’re so glad to hear that most of the food hit the mark, but we’re sorry to hear that a few dishes missed the mark for you. We especially appreciate the note about the brussels sprouts and the seasoning, and we’ll be sure to share that with our kitchen team so we can improve. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back for an even better experience next time!
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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 4549 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Additional information

Cross street
Wisconsin Avenue
Neighborhood
Chevy Chase
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
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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