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 (4543)

$30 and under

Italian

4435 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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

What 4,543 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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

4,543 Reviews

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Anne VIP
Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Brenda VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Sam was great! So attentive to our many needs.
LIA'SResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Sam took such great care of you—he’s a wonderful part of our team. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliment, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Bennett VIP
New York City13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
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 on June 17, 2025
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. Area17 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
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 on June 15, 2025
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. Area13 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 / Maryland112 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 on June 14, 2025
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. Area26 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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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 4543 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 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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

LIA'S

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What 4,543 people are saying

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