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: 4.5

4.5 (4539)

$30 and under

Italian

4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 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 4,539 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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LIA'S offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "great outdoor setting" and varied menu. The restaurant is known for its "attentive and caring" staff, making it a "neighborhood gem." While some service issues are noted, the overall positive atmosphere and culinary quality shine through.

4,539 Reviews

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Brenda VIP
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Sam was great! So attentive to our many needs.
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Bennett VIP
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lia's has got a very good formula for upscale, but affordable family dining. We tried it on Fathers' Day evening, with a pre-teen granddaughter. Because of the large tables and crowded dining areas that evening, I will say that the arrival of our beverages and food was adequate (on a non-holiday evening, I would call it very slow,) although we would say that our server was way above average in her hospitality skills (her name is "Ciel"). Food: the "salad as appetizer" was very large, fresh ingredients and a much-above-average avocado ranch dressing. My granddaughter had the "little meatballs" appetizer, which she loved. She ordered the Shrimp Scampi pasta...and it was excellent (shrimp were firm, perfectly cooked, the sauce tangy and flavorful); The same with my wife's Rigatoni a la Vodka...the sauce covered the pasta in a beautiful deep orange coating, that was rich in flavor, but not overly rich. And my dinner-Cacio e pepe--was the only disappointment. The cheese, butter, and pepper was, somehow, flavorless. I added several spoonfuls of grated parmesan, but couldn't up the flavor profile. And finally, a very nice wine list, with House selections well above what one would have expected.
LIA'SResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for spending Father’s Day with us, and for sharing such thoughtful feedback—it’s truly appreciated. We’re thrilled you enjoyed much of your meal, especially the Shrimp Scampi, Rigatoni alla Vodka, and fresh salads. We’re also so glad your granddaughter found some favorites of her own! Ciel will be delighted to hear your kind words—she’s truly one of a kind, and we’re lucky to have her. That said, I’m sorry the Cacio e Pepe didn’t meet expectations. It’s typically one of our most flavorful pastas, and we’ll take a closer look to ensure it’s hitting the mark. We hope you’ll join us again on a quieter evening when service can better reflect the full experience we strive to offer. We’d love to welcome you back soon!
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Andreea VIP
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Both my husband and my chicken was so severely overcooked and dry that they were inedible. By the time we got it resolved both my kids had finished eating and we didn’t feel like waiting around to eat our dinner. It ruined the overall outing. It made it especially unfortunate since we were celebrating my daughter’s 13th birthday and decided not to stick around for her dessert.
LIA'SResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, and I’m truly sorry we let you down—especially on such a special occasion. Your daughter’s birthday should have been a joyful celebration, and I regret that the food and timing fell short. We’d love the chance to make it up to you with a $50 gift card. If you're open to giving us another try, I’d be happy to help arrange your visit to ensure a much better experience. Please let me know the best way to send the card, and again, our sincere apologies.
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Angela VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
were waiting 30 minutes for dessert. We had to flag down another person and ask. They then brought the desserts and just said “sorry it took so long” then left. My husband had to bring out that it was an extremely long wait and then they comped two desserts. Felt like we had to really bring up the issue more than we should have. Other restaurants would have offered some assistance right away with the long wait.
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Arthur VIP
Baltimore / Maryland111 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ate outside. Excellent service and delicious food.
LIA'SResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for joining us and for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service—and that your outdoor dining experience was a great one. Our patio is open year-round, so we hope to see you back again soon, no matter the season!
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Diane VIP
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great outdoor setting. Very varied menu choices. Everything we had was excellent.
LIA'SResponded on June 12, 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the outdoor setting, the variety on our menu, and that everything you had was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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mary
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the kale caesar salad was so fresh and good! Definitely recommend this restaurant
LIA'SResponded on June 12, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the pasta — it’s house-made, and we prepare all our ingredients fresh each day to ensure the best quality and flavor. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
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Bea VIP
Washington, D.C. Area69 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good as usual. The service was excellent.
LIA'SResponded on June 12, 2025
Thank you for your kind words about our service! We appreciate your feedback and will definitely pass along your love for the mussels to the kitchen team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Laura VIP
Washington, D.C. Area68 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We love the food and our family friends with kids met up last night for dinner at 6:30 pm. We left at 8:15. That was problem. Good service at start slacked off and huge delay between ordering & food delivery plus 2 specials came later than rest of meals. Hmmm. Food is good but need more coverage and checking in on table.
LIA'SResponded on June 12, 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and appreciate you sharing your experience. We apologize for the delays and inconsistent service during your visit. Your comments about better table coverage and timing are important, and we’ll address them with our team to improve. We hope to provide a smoother experience next time.
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Susan VIP
Washington, D.C. Area60 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is ok, but not great. Service is usually good, but it takes a long time for the food to arrive (not the server's fault).
LIA'SResponded on June 8, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it! We understand the wait time on your last visit was longer than expected. One of the dishes you ordered was a new item on our menu, and that may have contributed to the delay as our kitchen team is still adjusting. We're working hard to improve and hope to serve you more efficiently 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 4.5 stars by 4539 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 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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