LIA'S

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

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   Karen

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Our server was excellent, and the food was delicious
   

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   Julia VIP

   Washington DC21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   I'm a repeat customer and have never been disappointed. Another plus is the free/reduced rate parking in the adjacent garage. Excellent in all dimensions!
   

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   Linda

   Washington DC8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

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

   Started off very well- Staff and front desk exceptional through out the evening making extra efforts to ensure our comfort. However there was an elderly customer seated at the table next to us who were loud and unruly due to too much wine. They were obviously Regulars to the restaurant and staff accommodated this unexceptionable behavior. We moved from that table and they moved closer because they spilled coffee all over their table and floor right next to me. Management should have handled this better. Consequently, my family will not go there again. This was our third and last time. Food is really not that Great anyway.
   

   LIA'SResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your visit. We’ve sent a separate email to address your concerns directly, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss them further. We hope to hear from you soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

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

   Food was delicious! I ordered mushroom ravioli. The only thing that was missing was a little bit of freshness on the inside of the ravioli. Other that that very flavorful and delicious. Four out of 5 for this entree
   

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   Lor VIP

   Washington DC25 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

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

   Wonderful evening for alfresco dining on the red umbrella covered patio. As we lingered over food and drinks and the evening cooled, a staff member hustled over to inquire about placing a heater by our table, which was much appreciated. Octopus salad was beautifully presented and delicious! While the menu includes many favorites, I enjoyed the goat cheese ravioli with figs, prosciutto, and rosemary this time.
   

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   LIA'SResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you so much, Lor! We are delighted to hear that you had a good experience with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to write about your time with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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   Paul VIP

   Washington DC50 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

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

   Our table was far too close to the two tables next to us. We could hear their conversation as well as our own and we kept physically hitting them. It was not a comfortable place to sit.
   

   LIA'SResponded on March 14, 2025

   Dear Paul, I am so sorry to hear that you were seated so uncomfortably! I have made sure to address this with my management team. We have instructed our serving staff to check that their tables are a comfortable distance apart from one another when they are normally checking their tables for cleanliness and organization. Hopefully with this clarification and instruction, this particular issue will not occur again. I hope that you had a good experience besides that issue, and that you will consider joining us again.
   

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   Thomas VIP

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

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

   Over the years I have eaten at Lea's multiple times. The food last night was much better than I remembered. The other 4 members of our group had never eaten at Lia's. All 4 of them were very impressed. One of the women had some significant dietary issues, and the chef was able to prepare a meal for her which met her requirements, and which she enjoyed. Personally, the mini meatballs were excellent.
   

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   Jean VIP

   Washington DC47 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

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

   Lia's is a an awesome spot! There servers are always on top of their game, very friendly, personable and attentive. They offer an amazing selection of choices for drinks and eats and the never disappoint. Highly recommend.
   

   LIA'SResponded on March 8, 2025

   Thank you so much, Jean! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy your experiences with us! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a lovely positive comment. We have our Spring menu change coming in just four days - on the 12th in the evening. I hope you will join us and let us know your new favorites!
   

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   Michael VIP

   Washington DC267 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

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

   My wife and I went to Lia's to try their Thursday night lasagna dinner special. Our experience was generally very good. The wine was very good. The salads, garlic bread, and cannolis were very tasty. The lasagna itself was tasty. However, it was served in ceramic dishes and contained a lot of moisture. My wife requested a spoon to eat it with. My portion was even wetter. The restaurant was very apologetic and did not charge for my meal. We like this restaurant and will return, and even try the lasagna dinner again to see if this was just a bad night.
   

   LIA'SResponded on March 8, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback! We are happy to hear that overall you enjoyed dining with us. Our Executive Chef, Sean, did receive your feedback and is looking into what may have happened with the lasagna dish, so that we can make sure that it won't happen again. We definitely promise to be on the lookout for that issue, and can definitely assure you that it is not a typical experience in our restaurant. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
   

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    Nivedita

    Washington DC20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

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

    Lia’s is a neighborhood fave. However the last few times I’ve been including today the food has been a bit disappointing. My chicken Milanese was tough and the arugula salad in top was overwhelmed by raw red onions which was not noted in the menu description—otherwise I would have asked explicitly for no onions. The service is always top notch. Hope Chef Geoff can bring the food back up to snuff!
    

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