Lia's

Fresh pasta, gourmet pizza, and delicious contemporary Italian cuisine. Named Best Restaurant in Chevy Chase in 2009 and 2011 by Bethesda Magazine readers. Enjoy our happy hour daily from 3 to 7pm (all night every Monday & Tuesday).

9 / 10
135
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  • Phone

    (240) 223-5427

  • Website

    chefgeoff.com/lias-home.html

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

4435 Willard Ave (at Wisconsin Ave) Chevy Chase , MD 20815 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 63


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Derek Fromson

If you manage to dine for dinner on the early side before 6:30 pm, any day of the week, ask about the twilight special: appetizer , entree and dessert for $23.95. Amazing value. Great, tasty choices.

Derek Fromson

Nice Italian w/gourmet kids menu . Many good choices for adults. Bacon Bar specials on Wed./Thurs. nights, incl. chilled tomato soup w/bacon, fried tomato sliders w/ bacon . Eat al fresco in the summer.

Lacey Capps

Amazing happy hr deals, good food, & the only place in Friendship Heights that offers happy hour all wknd long; yes you read that correctly!

Pamela Wagner

Went to this restaurant because of a recommendation at Chico. The food was delicious and would definitely go back again. Early bird special was perfectly priced!

NOM NOM Boris

OMG you must try their amazing Bacon Pizza with honey ! Its a great mix of bacon smokey and sweet honey . A must try! More tips & pics @ nomnomboris.com

Rob Bouknight

All Day Happy Hour on Monday and Tuesday is a must! Great drink/Food specials and the 8.95 Mega mug is hard to pass up for beer drinkers.

Thomas Vander Wal

If you love a good burger and can’t eat wheat the Lia’s burger with gluten free bun is incredibly good.

Kellijo Little

The Ricotta Donuts were amazing, wish I hadn't stuffed myself with the spaghetti before hand. Order dessert first, this way you can savor every one of those heavenly bites. ;)

Jared Campbell

Great white pizza with lots of garlic and you can't go wrong with the German-sized mugs of beer .

NOM NOM Boris

welcome to bacon heaven of deep fried bacon . You must try Tempura Espresso Cured Bacon . Its an amazing bacony starter. More tips & pics @ nomnomboris.com

Nivine Zakhari

Try "The Elvis" from the Bacon Bar menu: banana bread pudding , bacon caramel sauce , peanut butter gelato , and bacon brulee. oh. my.

The Culinary Institute of America

Have you checked out the Bacon Bar ? That’s right – Bacon Bar ! Chef Geoff Tracy honed his innovative style at The Culinary Institute of America.

Kristine Untalan

All day happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays! Their burgers taste best when they're only $7.

Lynn Pina

The branzino is delicious. Crispy skin with light flaky fish . The orange and beet salad are also great.

Kristen

You can't go wrong with Lias, I've never had a bad meal. I prefer sitting on the bar side where you can order the full menu, plus awesome happy hour prices.

Lars Bom

The ravioli with wild mushrooms tasted great and so did the Vienna lager .

Matt Barnes

The Shrimp and Italian Sausage Penne is fantastic!

Daniela Giacobbo

Love this place!! Nice culinary and the service is excellent!!

Chef Geoff

Try the various fresh sausage offerings. It's all made in house. Lamb , chicken , pork .

Deanne Mariño

Happy hour ALL DAY Mondays and Tuesdays!! Great food and drinks in the bar !

Colleen N

From Washingtonian: mimosa bar , crespelle, asparagus Milanese, burger with mushrooms and Gorgonzola

Peter Kelly

Make a meal out of appetizers during happy hour , and you will be very full and happy.

Conrad & Jenn R.

Happy Hour all day Mon & Tue, 3pm-7pm Wed-Sun

Thomas Vander Wal

The Brussel sprout appetizer is insanely good.

NOM NOM Boris

Salmon Cakes are one of their best dishes! Super light and healthy nomnom. More tips & pics @ nomnomboris.com

Fisch

Order the greek happy hour pizza . Also the willard burger is fantastic.

Andrew Pike

This is my favorite restaurant in Friendship Heights ! Great food and service, yet won't break the bank account. Try the wild mushroom ravioli ! Read more

April Donovan

Pepperoni pizza with arugula is delicious!

Sandra S

amazing happy hour drinks and food specials !!! burger is legit

Chef Geoff

You can buy the Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil by the gallon to go!

Chef Geoff

Try the Prosciutto di San Danielle and the buratta on the antipasti menu.

Nate Allen

Killer happy hour Lia's Burger is a must have, Pancetta , provolone , onions wash it down with the district derby and call it a day!

Chef Geoff

The arugula and pepperoni pizza is a best seller ( for a reason).

Behrad Eats

Get the Lia's Burger during happy hour . Great burger and even greater price!

Lynn Pina

Must drink: Uncle Arnold cocktail . Good but dangerous! To eat: scallops with risotto . Sublime. And the tiramisu is great, not the run of the mill .

Bitches Who Brunch

The Bitches Say: B. Lia's brunch is above average with excellent service, a few key dishes, and unbelievable doughnuts . Unfortunately, the musty smell was off putting and some dishes were bland.

Kitchenboy

Happy Hour food prices Monday thru Wednesday and from 3-7 on the weekends. Great deal on food and drink!

Christopher W

Enormous beers and all night happy hours during the week. FTW!

Molly Wilkof

Secret: they have half orders. You're welcome, self conscious ladies.

Cole Haymond

Happy hour burger and supermug is awesome!

Adolfo Mendez

Good happy hour prices on Tuesdays!

Therese Lowe

Anything on the dessert menu ?

Chef Geoff

Mondays are half price wine night AND all day happy hour .

Chef Geoff

Try the gelato or sorbetto . Made by us.

Alicia G

Best gorgonzola burger in DC! Also, the scallops are always awesome.

Ann R

The food here is delicious and James is a rocking server, you ask for him when you visit here

Glenn Kesselman

Salad with tuna was great, arrived as promised with tuna medium-rare.

Stephanie C

Try the Tempranillo red . . . Or a Supermug-I-beer

Chef Geoff

Pizzas are 8.95 during happy hour .

Incwell

Ask for Anthony he's the man

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