dLeña

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

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1. K

   Keaira

   New York City3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined today

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

   The food at D Lena was honestly the highlight—really flavorful and well-prepared guacamole & crab dip . That said, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. The restaurant is extremely dark—so much so that it was hard to even read the menu, let alone enjoy the ambiance. What made things worse were all the hidden fees. Being charged for basic condiments feels excessive, especially at a place like this. On top of that, there are strict rules about taking pictures—no flash allowed—but it’s so dark inside, any photo without flash comes out useless. I understand wanting a vibe, but it feels over the top. Shrimp tacos were just okay—not bad, but not memorable either. Not likely to return.
   

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   KeShawna

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

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

   I came to dLeña for my birthday dinner while visiting DC. The food was amazing, everything is made on a wood fire grill and you can taste the richness of the smoke. The drinks and customer service were also wonderful. 10/10 would definitely recommended for a birthday, date night, or girls night out.
   

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   Kristine VIP

   Washington DC6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Everything was wonderful! First, it’s a beautiful restaurant. Excellent decor. Service was fantastic! The Maryland Crab Guacamole and Oysters are a must for the appetizers. Only gave it a 4 on food because I didn’t like the Seafood Enchiladas, the Honey Vanilla Cheesecake or the Mil Hojas Argentino. But the Carajillo Crème Brulée…..OMG!!!!! Decadent. Absolutely on the list as probably the best dessert I have ever had. It’s an absolute must! You can only get it in the restaurant because it’s cooked in a ceramic bowl. I didn’t drink alcoholic this time but they do have excellent drinks!
   

   dLeñaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback, Kristine! We're excited to hear how much you enjoyed your visit and appreciated our decor, fantastic service, and standout dishes like the Maryland Crab Guacamole, Oysters, and the Carajillo Crème Brulée. Knowing it made such a memorable impression truly warms our hearts! We also noticed your kind words about our drinks selection, and we hope you’ll get a chance to indulge in them during your next visit!
   

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   Taimir

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food was delicious, the drinks were good but didn’t have a punch. The ambience is beautiful and the service was good. I would definitely recommended this place to anyone look for chill vibe and could comfortably hold a a good convo
   

   dLeñaResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Taimir! It's so rewarding to see how much enjoyed the delicious food and ambience at dLeña. We love to provide a beautiful and enjoyable environment for our guests to indulge in conversation, and it looks like it showed. We appreciate your feedback on our drinks, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We're glad to know that you'd recommend us and we look forward to hosting you again soon. ¡Salud!
   

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   Paul VIP

   Baltimore21 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Our second time here. The food was great, as it was last time. The Pumpkin Crab soup and the Carnitas were most satisfying. The big difference was the service. We ate early and the restaurant was only just half full. There were plenty of staff. Somehow, my wife’s entree arrived first. Followed soon after by mine. Last to arrive, to completely fill the table, my soup came last. I voiced my concern at the courses coming out in reverse order and was met with a shrug. Oh, and the soup came without a spoon.. A disappointing and, one would think, easily avoidable service snafu that took the gloss off our meal. DLeña’s food is too good to be matched by a serving experience this bad.
   

   dLeñaResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Paul, Thank you for sharing. It's a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed the Pumpkin Crab Soup and Carnitas, as well as the overall quality of the food. However, we’re truly sorry to learn that the service during your meal didn’t quite meet expectations. What you described regarding the timing of the dishes and the lack of attentiveness from our staff is certainly not the level of service we strive to deliver and it’s disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide the outstanding dining experience that dLeña is known for.
   

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   Zena

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The place was nice and love the crab guac. But the staff were so nonchalant. They kept removing plates while we were eating and acted like they didn’t care.
   

   dLeñaResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Zena! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and brunch menu, especially the crab guac— definitely an exquisite dish! We appreciate your feedback about the staff's attentiveness, and we’ll certainly take this as an opportunity to improve the dining experience for your next visit. Your comments are appreciated and we’re always ready to do better. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enhanced experience.
   

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   Denise

   Washington DC20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Troy is fantastic. He went above and beyond and we very much appreciated it.
   

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   dLeñaResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Denise, we are so thrilled to hear your recent visit to dLeña was 5 star worthy! Your shout out for Troy is greatly appreciated, we will be sure to pass it along! Until next time.
   

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   Niambe VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

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

   The host was super accommodating when my Danton and I were running late. I’m a big fan of this place and will continue to come back.
   

   dLeñaResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Niambe! Thank you for your stellar review and for being such a loyal guest! We’re so glad to hear that you and Danton felt welcomed, even when running late. Our team always tries to accommodate whenever possible, and it’s wonderful to know that effort made a positive impact on your visit. We’re so glad you’re a fan of dLeña and we can’t wait to have you back again soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Atlanta2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

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

   Excellent food and excellent service! Overall good value as well
   

   dLeñaResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your food and the dedicated service at dLeña. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience and it's wonderful to know went beyond for you! We appreciate your feedback on the value and are grateful you found it to be excellent overall. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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    Athena

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

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

    I've been here 3 times and it never disappoints. Spectacular experience every time.
    

    dLeñaResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you, Athena for your 5 star review! We're so happy we were able to provide another great experience for you. We always want our guests to feel excited and enjoy themselves when they visit dLeña! We're thrilled you enjoyed our excellent food, cocktails and upscale vibe.
    

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