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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 (4530)

$30 and under

Italian

4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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2 people

Jun 9, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

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.

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

What 4,530 people are saying

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

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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lia's offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests enjoy the varied menu, including standout dishes like Sea Bass and mushroom ravioli. The restaurant is praised for its "great ambience," attentive staff, and accommodating service, making it a favorite for celebrations and casual meals alike.

4,530 Reviews

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Susan VIP
Washington, D.C. Area59 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 1 day ago
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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Peter
Tampa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Sebastian, was outstanding in every way. We sat in the bar for the evening and he was very attentive and caring. We thought the pizza was great, but didn’t care as much for the pasta although that was recommended in the reviews. The brussel sprouts were wonderful and very unusual. Most items on the menu were very different.
LIA'SResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear Sebastian took great care of you and that you enjoyed the pizza and brussels sprouts. We appreciate your comments on the pasta and unique menu items—they help us continue to improve. Hope to see you again soon!
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Heba
Cleveland / Akron / Canton8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service! We sat outside and the weather and ambience were superb! Thank you
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Marlene VIP
New York City34 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been coming to Lia’s since it opened. This is the worst service I’ve ever experienced. All the servers appeared angry and surly. Our server was perfunctory at best. He was never around - never paid any attention. If this was my first visit, it would have been my last.
LIA'SResponded on May 31, 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. I’m very sorry to hear about the lack of attention you experienced from our team. That is certainly not the level of service we strive to provide. I appreciate you sharing this with us, even though it was difficult. Please know that your comments will be addressed with the entire staff to ensure this does not happen again. As a small token of our apology, I would like to email you a $30 gift card, if that is all right? We truly value your patronage and hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the excellent experience Lia’s is known for. If there’s anything I can do personally to make this right, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Sheila VIP
Washington, D.C. Area38 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Swordfish & orzo disappointing. No taste. Not seasoned
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Doug VIP
Washington, D.C. Area32 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First timer and was very pleased with the whole experience. Particularly the Sea Bass entree and triple choc dessert. I’ll be back!
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Beth
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful service - host was able to give me a larger table to accommodate my work. Amazing salmon and tiramisu. Good cocktail. Great service.
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Nila
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lia’s is consistently good in food and service. The staff is kind and appropriately attentive. Thank you. Nila Vehar
LIA'SResponded on May 21, 2025
We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us, Nila! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. It truly means a lot. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
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MaryFaith VIP
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were at Lia’s for our daughter’s graduation from her master’s program. We came in from Boston, and other family arrived from California and Florida. We were all very pleased with the offerings from the menu and thought the food was prepared quite well. Oh! That bread! Wow! The waitstaff were lovely, efficient and hard working. The experience overall was an excellent one and as our daughter now lives in Bethesda, we will return to Lia’s again and again. We are also big fans of Chef Geoff’s in D.C.!
LIA'SResponded on May 21, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful note! We're honored you chose Lia’s to celebrate such a special milestone, and we're thrilled to hear your experience was so positive. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to our team — especially the server in training, who will be so encouraged by your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Lia’s many more times!
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M
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience. Our waiter was terrific. The sea bass with carrot purse and fennel was delicious - as was dessert. And it was nice and quiet outdoors.
LIA'SResponded on May 21, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the sea bass, dessert, and the peaceful outdoor setting. We'll be sure to share your compliments with your server as well. We look forward to having you back again soon!
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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 4530 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 9, 2025

7:00 PM

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

LIA'S

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What 4,530 people are saying

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