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Kapnos Kouzina, Bethesda, MD

Kapnos Kouzina

4.3
4.3
1470 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
Mike Isabella’s third Greek concept and his first restaurant in Maryland, Kapnos Kouzina features home-style Greek cuisine with a focus on rustic dishes and sharable platters. Kouzina, Greek for kitchen, offers a casual ambiance fitting to its name.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (bar open until 11:00pm) Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm (bar open until 12:00am) Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm (bar open until 10:00pm) Join us Monday - Friday for our Express Lunch! Choose one gyro, one select side & a drink for $16 Happy Hour everyday from 3pm-7pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night!
  • Phone number
    (301) 986-8500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
  • Catering
    Please contact our Catering Department at events@mikeisabella.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Our gorgeous restaurant is complete with a large bar area and can accommodate up to 230 guests for a cocktail reception. We can also seat up to 162 guests for a seated dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857
  • Neighborhood
    Chevy Chase
  • Cross street
    Woodmont Avenue and Hampden Lane
  • Parking details
    Bethesda Elm Street Parking garage a half block away.
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Station is the nearby metro stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

1,470 Reviews
  1. CarlynA

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Restaurant is closed, and they did not inform Open Table. We arrived with seven people for a reservation. The doors were locked and there was no explanation.

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  2. ConstantinosS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I had a reservation for January 30, 2018. Kapnos restaurant went out of business 4 days before and no one bothered to send us a heads up. Neither Kapnos nor Open Table which still thinks that Kapnos in Bethesda is still open and asked me to confirm the day before and now asks for a review of Kapnos!!!!! Fantastic job you Opentable guys !!!! Please keep it up!!!! It adds a lot to your credibility!!!!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The restaurant is closed forever.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2018

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We arrived to discover the restaurant closed permanently. Despite no notice on their website, which I checked late afternoon, and Open Table repeatedly reminding us or our reservation. Dispute with the landlord and had been closed 5 days previously.

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  5. Cmc975

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food and service were good but not over the top. I will be happy to return but no time soon.

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  6. yummy

    Washington DC

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great lunch! The salmon taco is delicious (I ordered a side of feta to go with it and it was amazing.) I was there two weeks ago, a couple of days ago, and I can't wait to go back again.

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  7. swimmom

    Washington DC

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and excellent food!

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  8. RebeccaF

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2018

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    I previously went to the Kapnos on 14th St for brunch - which was great. Unfortunately, I will not return to the one in Bethesda. The service was terrible. It took several requests for our drinks to arrive; they came after almost all of our food. At the same time, the waiter continued to try to take our plates away when we were not done (and the restaurant wasn't busy to try to turn over the table). The waiter also did not properly explain the drink specials, and we received a bill much larger than intended given the poor explanation. Finally, I got super sick from the food for several hours after brunch. Big disappointment for an expensive meal.

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  9. Manam

    Richmond

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food and great variety we went for dinner and will do it again

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  10. LowAverage

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2018

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Second time there, like night and day. First time three weeks ago was great...after this won’t return. Waitress confused, mixed up our orders. We had tapas and entrees...my entree came only after a reminder to manager and 20 minutes after my date’s. Brought out wrong food. They offered a dessert to make up for it and got that wrong.

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  11. DCPattie

    Washington DC

    86 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2018

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Very disappointing. Food was very greasy, and everything tasted as if had been sautéed in the same grease. Very salty too. Not at all like the Kapnos on 14th Street, which I guess is now closed or closing. There are many, many better restaurants in DC, and even in Bethesda. Plus I ordered an extra dry martini; it came with too much vermouth, and had to be remade.

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  12. Alice

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2018

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Took way too long to get a drink! Otherwise great food and atmosphere

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  13. ADRIANAM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I did not like the fact that the happy hour prices is only for the bar and not the tables

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  14. Azkk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2018

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    It was very nasty. Food had no seasonings. Won’t come back.

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  15. MarshallS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious lamb chops, accommodating waiter, helpful hostess and a “non-deafening”table. Very pleasant experience and we will return.

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  16. Porkmedallion

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2018

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    This restaurant seems to have fallen off in quality.

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  17. LeslieC

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and have never had a bad meal. The dips and bread are so yummy . Best fried chicken! Love the vegetables, sliders and basically everything on the menu!

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  18. PATRICKK

    Washington DC

    54 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2018

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We’ve been to Kapnos several times, but this visit was just ok. Service was great, but all the food was incredibly salty this time around. Just put a damper on several items that are usually a favorite.

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  19. Ralph

    Washington DC

    73 reviews

    3.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    The food was good, especially the whole bronzino, and the waiter's guidance was very helpful. The restaurant is basically a large bar with some tables for diners and smaller tables for people snacking at the bar or having mezes. The noise level is unbearable for trying to eat a meal; you have to shout at the person across the table from you. I'd come back, but maybe early in the dinner hour as they open, or perhaps for lunch/brunch, but never again on a Friday or Saturday night.

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  20. yummy

    Washington DC

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I haven't been to Kapnos for several months. I always liked it but this time I loved it! My salmon gyro for lunch was terrific and was very reasonably priced. I can't wait to go back!

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  21. NYFoodie1

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food. Very nice service. Great diversity on the menu. This is tapas style and worked quite well for a group of three with three plates per person. WIll def come back.

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  22. TRSB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2018

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    This was my 2nd visit to Kapnos. I enjoyed our happy hour food and drinks, but was very disappointed in our meal. We ordered the same 2 items from our first visit(a month ago) because they were so good. The reason we came back was the food. This time. Not even close. We ordered the lamb shoulder and hanger steak. This visit the lamb was dry and chewy. The steak took forever to get to us. Probably 10 minutes after the lamb. Then when I get it it's charcoal. I had to send it back. The waiter was nice and took care of getting me another order. The flavor was not the same as last time. If this had been my first time here, I would not have come back. I loved the spreads, but the meals were just not good. I came all the way from Howard County for a meal that was disappointing. Sorry. Not sure I'll be back.

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  23. NasirahL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2018

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Great food. Only problem is that I didn't know that it was tapas.

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  24. annabanana

    New York Area

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Brought my aunt who is a little hard of hearing, and I noticed how loud it is inside for the first time ever (even though I am somewhat of a regular there). The food was excellent — as was the cocktail I had — but I think it's important to know that this is not a great place to bring people who can't hear well.

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  25. AmyH

    Washington DC

    100 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2018

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    The food is always good at Kapnos. They offer a good variety to choose from and everything is always tasty. While the service and food rank high on my list, I wish the restaurant would pay closer attention to bathroom cleanliness. I expect more from this type of restaurant.

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  26. LynnieM

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both eggplant and lamb dishes were extremely favorful and service was attentive.

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  27. sommerdeb

    Washington DC

    81 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2018

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Oh how far this once wonderful restaurant has fallen! While the service was always a little diffident, it is now just plain uncaring. The restaurant was almost empty but our food took a very long time to come out, as did our drinks. My mule was dreadful! Food was consistently over salted to the point of being almost inedible, especially the crispy eggplant. This place used to be my favorite spot in Bethesda and I have eaten there many times. Monday night however was my last meal there. They will not get one more penny from my family.

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  28. tsm1

    Washington DC

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The waiter and overall service was terrific. May be the best place in Bethesda today.

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  29. Peter

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food excellent service wine was over priced but that may be Montgomery County

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  30. alissaF

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful family dinner the night before Thanksgiving with our adult children. Everything was delicious. My favorites were the Brussel sprouts, the zucchini fritters, and the fried chicken. The hummus was outstanding!

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  31. LLTanna1

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, excellent cocktails & wine list with a delicious menu.

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  32. RossD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Several dishes were too salty. Cauliflower dish was very good.

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  33. Hangry

    Washington DC

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our first visit to Kapnos. Server recommended 3-4 plates a person, but we were full from 1 spread, a vege tapas and a half chicken—with a lunch to take home. In other words, the small plates are generous. Solicitous service, a good house wine and a bar that shouted come back for happy hour.

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  34. Food4Thought

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2018

    overall1food5service1ambience3
    Service was horrific. I’ve been here several times and never had such poor service. Waiter was inattentive, unhelpful and just rude.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2018

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food was great as usual. Service was just “ok”. We had to constantly remind waiter that we were there. We were a big group..12. Restaurant was pretty empty and not too busy.

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  36. SusO

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is to loud. Otherwise it is a fantastic place with very good service and the food is excellent

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  37. BethJ

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Michael was so wonderful and made some suggestions, which were perfect! The cocktails were amazing and the food was so delicious! We had so much fun discussing which were our favorites. All of us will be returning!

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  38. samkupferman

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambiance and service as always

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  39. jweinstein

    Washington DC

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We go to Kapnos quite a bit, we love the Brussel sprouts and Bronzino and the food was fantastic Last night we waited 40 minutes for a 7:45pm reservation. I get 15 minutes, but not 40. They were trying hard to make it up to us and they were extremely busy and clearly people were taking their time leaving. The host desk was manned by a blond haired young lady who was one of those people, you see on TV of what not to do. First off she told the other gentleman at the host desk, she mouthed come here and gave him a hug(he was clearly uncomfortable with that), then watching for 40 minutes, she spent an inordinate amount of time on her cell phone, as we were leaving, my husband mentioned to me that she would be fired at his workplace. With all Mike Isabella's issues, glad to see his restaurant is doing well, the food is great, he might want to speak to his hosts.

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  40. Eps36

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, the waiter made suggestions but didn’t push us to over order. Highly recommend.

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Kapnos Kouzina is rated 4.3 stars by 1470 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Kapnos Kouzina

4900 Hampden Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woodmont Avenue and Hampden Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Chevy Chase
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (bar open until 11:00pm) Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm (bar open until 12:00am) Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm (bar open until 10:00pm) Join us Monday - Friday for our Express Lunch! Choose one gyro, one select side & a drink for $16 Happy Hour everyday from 3pm-7pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night!
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Bethesda Elm Street Parking garage a half block away.
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Station is the nearby metro stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (301) 986-8500
  • Catering
    Please contact our Catering Department at events@mikeisabella.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Our gorgeous restaurant is complete with a large bar area and can accommodate up to 230 guests for a cocktail reception. We can also seat up to 162 guests for a seated dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857
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