dLeña

dLeña reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. A

   Amy VIP

   Washington DC40 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The place is nice and has a great menu. I enjoyed the food and presentation. Our server was good but I felt like somebody was trying to take my plate constantly. I think I must have had to tell various people that I wasn’t finished eating or drinking at least five times. They took my companion’s plate while I was still eating without asking if we wanted the plate removed. Good service should not feel like rushed service; there is no need for a constant string of people coming over to clear the plates. Even after I expressed strongly that I wasn’t finished, someone new would come by and ask if I was done. Very annoying and unclear if this how staff is being trained, but I hope this is looked at for a better overall dining experience.
   

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   angelaw VIP

   Washington DC9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Brunch was a bust. Very poor customer service & a rushed experience. Paid over $300 for brunch & left feeling rushed & hungry.
   

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3. B

   Brittney

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first time there and it was awesome! Me and my sister were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. The food was AMAZING! Definitely coming back.
   

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   Avita VIP

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing brunch! Flavorful food, great drinks and Troy was fantastic!
   

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5. E

   Ericka

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Came here for a birthday celebration, food and drinks were great. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant was amazing. I did make the reservation a month in advanced and had requested a table underneath the chandelier, however that request was not fulfilled. Our server Alexandra was very sweet, but we had to flag her down a few times to keep ordering.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   i finally went back and this time for dinner. my first solo birthday dinner, actually. it was a really nice experience, although i cried a lot between eating. :) i had the empanadas wagyu, broccoli and a mercado and a mango margarita. i enjoyed the hibiscus drink they give you at seating. the ambience is always great, however, because i was a solo diner i was placed by other people, a booth nowhere in sight. i hoped to be seated in a booth like another solo diner but idk, guess not. my waiter was funny and kind but the people around me were so loud. maybe because i wasn’t talking to anyone? not sure because i dine out solo a lot and never really experienced that much interference while eating. literally their volume distracted my thoughts. anyway, it was a nice experience but i did not enjoy the broccolini at all; too tough.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   undecided if I'll ever go back but the brunch food and drinks were just not good. the fish taco was the best thing on the menu.
   

   dLeñaResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent visit with us. Our bottomless brunch is truly a favorite, fun experience for all of our guests. We take great care in crafting our brunch offerings to be innovative and full of flavor and we always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience at dLeña. We apologize that our efforts did not meet your expectations. We sincerely hope this doesn't discourage you from returning, and we look forward to providing a different menu on your next visit.
   

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   shessavvy VIP

   Washington DC31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was very good, I just hate feeling of being rushed out. I knew we had 30 minutes left at our table but we were told it was last call for drinks due to a large party coming in. Our receipt was placed on our table, we had not requested it, when we hadn’t even finished receiving all of our dishes. That was a bit unsettling when we were still actively eating and drinking and still had plenty of time left. Also, there were still 2-3 dishes that we had not received before leaving.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It was absolutely heavenly! It is such an intimate experience. The hot stone Wagyu and the Short Rib tacos are really tasty! Although the restaurant was smaller than expected, we really did enjoy the ambience. Overall experience would be a 9.6/10. Would definitely be back.
   

   dLeñaResponded today

   Thank you! We're so happy the intimate experience and ambience made your visit special, even if the space was a bit cozier than expected. We’re absolutely delighted to see that you enjoyed the hot stone Wagyu and Short Rib tacos – they’re definitely some of most popular dishes. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another heavenly experience soon!
   

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    Dashawn

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Was a great experience. Our waiter was very attentive and made the overall reservation amazing.
    

    dLeñaResponded today

    Yes, Dashawn! It's great to hear that you had an amazing experience and that our waiter made your dinner experience extra special. We’re all about creating memorable moments, and it’s wonderful to know you appreciated the attentive service We can’t wait to welcome you back for another exceptional visit. ¡Salud!
    

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