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    Coco Lezzone

    4.6 (160 reviews)

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    Jessica A.

    I love when I find gems! Mediterranean food is one of my favorite cuisines, and my friends and I stumbled upon Coco Lezzone during an evening out in DuPont. I was stunned to see the decent menu prices. Anyone who eats out in DC knows how expensive the restaurants can be. At Coco Lezzone you get affordable prices and hearty portions! We all loved our food and had plenty to take for leftovers. The restaurant has a smaller bar area that was pretty crowded on a Friday night, but we were able to sit in the area while waiting for our table. The hostess was very kind and accommodating, making sure that we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Our waiter was also great and was super attentive despite also serving other tables. I most definitely will be back to try some other items from their menu!

    Lentil soup
    Maria-Elena T.

    Came here for a biz lunch on a weekday. We started with the lentil soup and the ever popular 5 Phoenicians and 2 Greeks appetizer of spreads. For my main I got the lamb kabob and my friend got the chicken kabob. The side salads came out first and were excellent! The app of spreads was crazy good. I loved the falafel on it the best! Generous portion. This could really be a meal. Soup good but I added a little salt. The lamb kabob was a little overcooked for me but tasty. The charred vegetables, especially the broccoli, were my favorite. The kabobs also come out with some spreads so there was overlap in what we ordered. Would have loved to try the desserts but the place got too busy and we ran out of time. Our waiter said there is a lively bar crowd for happy hour; I'd like to return for that.

    Clara K.

    I really wanted to love this place but the experience wasn't impressive. We picked this place due to the high rating. 4.9 in Yelp is hard to get. Maybe that evening was one of those days. Ambience is cute and cozy. Servers were very friendly but they made few mistakes like bringing wrong food and drinks. Their food was not so great. Chicken kabab was pretty dried. Pasta was dried and with lack of sauce. Appetizers tasted like frozen food that was heat up by microwave. I don't think the concept of Greek, Italian and Mediterranean is working. Focusing on one type cuisine could work better.

    Yin Y.

    Located a couple of blocks away from the White House, while facing fierce competition with excellent restaurants nearby, this place has been constantly rated high on Yelp. I believe the owner has a big & warm heart and that's why the portions are also big, food are so heartedly cooked, and guests are so professionally served. A quiet yet intimate environment for either business or pleasure, you will not leave without a happy tummy and mood, thanks to the wonderful chef and waiter (a big shout out to our waiter Sebastian). I'll go back anytime for a hearty meal.

    LINGUINE CON SALSICCIA E SALSA ALLARRABBIATA
    Briana H.

    Came here for dinner with friends and it was a nice quiet night. Our server was Sebastian and he was AMAZING!!! Sebastian was patient and helpful with our group and even offered to separate our checks. We were a party of 7 and we had lots of questions. Here's what we ordered. Starter salad with entree: 9/10 delicious. Would have been a 10 but had to ask for more dressing. This salad is DELICIOUS!!! Full of veggies and flavor. Spicy pasta with sausage: 10/10 Delicious Served Hot (temperature) I love spice and it had a nice little kick. Gnocchi with red sauce and peppers: 9/10 didn't have a protein in it. But, flavorful and wasn't spicy. Chicken kabobs plate: 8/10 I personally didn't try the chicken but the hummus was ok. Plate was nice and full. Loved that it came with olives, pickles, lebneh, pita, veggies and salad. Chicken rosemary Ravioli: 10/10 I personally didn't try but my friend said it was delicious and 10/10. Peach tea: 8/10 delicious but sweet. I had to water it down. Desserts: Cannoli: 9/10 came with 2 pieces Tartufo: 3/10 had this in Italy and this was beyond disappointing and tiny for the price. Semifreddo torroncino: 10/10 delicious Overall, Sebastian made our dinner great! His personality was personable and friendly. Sebastian was attentive and made sure we were all happy.

    Alyssa C.

    I stopped at Coco Lezzone after a long travel day. I was exhausted and looking for some hearty, filling food. I found that at Coco -- I ordered a lamb gyro plate that was served with a side salad and Parmesan fries. Although, tasty and served pretty quickly I can't give this place more stars. As soon as I was done eating, a rat ran up a woman's leg that was sitting at the table next to me and she screamed - got up and moved to the table on the other side of the restaurant. She was with 5 others and they all followed her. The server acted like nothing had happened. Didn't apologize to me for the rat or the screaming and commotion. Charged me like normal. I was too tired to complain or ask to be comped, so I left. Really unfortunate situation.

    Butterflies" in Italian | Roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, pecorino
    Chantel W.

    I made reservations for dinner here. I definitely was expecting amazing food as previous reviews said they were really good. 1st off the menu is a mix of Italian Greek and Lebanese. We ordered the Bruschetta which was pretty good. Then the stuffed squash blossoms. I was slightly disappointed in the thick batter. I took it off and ate the inside. I believe due to the thick batter inside wasn't as hot and gooey as it could be. I ordered the lamb kebab. It was ok. I hoped for a little more flavor in my meat and the white sauce could use more zing as a tzatziki sauce. The roasted veggies in my dish was good. The rice was plain,nothing special.My husband got the Aragosta E Crema Di Salmone Linguine, salmon, lobster, capers, roasted tomatoes, cremini, pine nuts, roasted red peppers, spinach, artichokes, pecorino.his had good flavor. My son got the farfalle off the kids menu. Butterflies" in Italian | Roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, pecorino. This was really tasty. Overall, I expected more flavor in certain things it's not a bad place at all just not the best for certain dishes.

    Sara S.

    My group really enjoyed Coco. The service was great and the menu is huge, including the drink selection. It's a mix of Lebanese, Greek, and Italian food so it's a perfect place to take your friends with different tastes. Everything we had was really good & will definitely be back. Highly recommend trying one of the imported fruit sodas as well- so yummy!

    Goccia tiramisu
    Andrew P.

    I was at an event a few blocks away, and there wasn't much food. I saw that this place opened up recently, and decided I would go once the event ended. It was a Monday evening, so it was pretty quiet. The sun was on its way down, but it still felt nice, so my friend and I opted to sit outside -- it felt great... until later on when it got chilly, but that was on us XD. Sebastian took great care of us, being honest about what he had and hadn't tried, and giving great suggestions. Our appetizer was 5 Phoenicians + 2 Greeks, which was a spread of several dips (including hummus, lebneh, tzatziki, and more), falafel and a few other items. Every single item was delicious with the pita bread. And the pita to spread ratio was perfect! My favorites were the grape leaves and baba ghanoush. For my main entree, I decided on the chicken rosemary ravioli. They didn't skimp on the ravioli, chicken, or the artichoke in that dish! And the flavors were wonderful! Before the entree came out, the menu mentioned a side salad... that was a plentiful salad, I was pleasantly surprised! And again... delicious. It was a lot of food, so boxes were needed. We were served raspberry sorbet to top off the meal, which was quite refreshing. It wasn't too sweet either. We asked for proper dessert menus, and I decided to get the goccia tiramisu, which was scrumptious and not large, so I didn't feel guilty. I read it had cardamom, but upon reading I see it was 'scented' with citrus and cardamom... and that explains why I didn't really taste it. Seeing it had cardamom really got my hopes up, but that makes sense. It was delicious nonetheless. Next time I want to try the cannoli! This is a really tasty spot near McPherson Square. Stop in if you're in the neighborhood!

    Chicken SHISH TAOUK (CHICKEN) and Fries
    Scot W.

    This seems like a restaurant that is still figuring things out. Service was friendly but slow and they had a temporary managers area at the back of the dining room. Their menu includes a variety of sandwiches (pitas, wraps, paninis, and subs) plus some pasta and other Mediterranean entrees. Their price's for sandwiches seem high at first blush, but they come with a substantial side salad and with fries, and the sandwiches themselves were massive. We ordered an appetizer (labneh) but we shouldn't have given their portion sizes. The sandwiches were excellent, the fries were fine, and the salad was good but could have done without the mealy tomatoes. Not sure I'll race back here, and I don't visit that neighborhood often, but you could certainly do worse.

    David M.

    Beautiful find on our first day in DC. the menu had great variety. Their service was outstanding. Food was fresh and delicious. Would absolutely repeat in the future. Great experience from start to finish.

    5 PHOENICIANS 2 GREEKS - only $22
    Laura H.

    This is one of my new favorite spots in DC. The food is great quality, the prices are very reasonable, and the portions are huge. They have a great happy hour Monday to Friday with $8 glasses of wine and $10 cocktails. The service is great and the staff are always friendly. Also I don't know if they always do this but every time I've been there, they bring a little scoop of ice cream with the bill.

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    Elise G.

    Amazing experience all around! Sebastian was what set the experience apart and actually made our experience so good that we decided to come back a second night on our 6 day trip. The first night I had the Gnocchi and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was full of flavor and the portion was generous. To top it off I had the cannolis which were fantastic. The second night I had the chicken kabobs and the flavor was everything I needed. The menu truly offers a wide range of options with a little something for everyone. I couldn't recommend it highly enough! Thank you, Sebastian for making our trip extra special !

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    Enjoyed dinner. Everything down to the side salad was tasty. Menu is huge. Food came out quick and hot.

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    Coco Lezzone has become a new favorite spot for excellent takeout salads and sandwiches in DC.

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    3.7(9 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Some days Urfa is a 3, some days a 4, some days a 5, very inconsistent…read more I really want this place to be 5 stars but they don't make it easy. I typical get the falafel platter with rice, veggies and salad and it's delicious! The falafel are quite good (yes deep fried-some days a little too much but so good). The meal itself with veggies, rice, salad and dressing is a really good meal. And I always get hummus on the side. Their hummus-as a middle easterner I find it weird they have hummus and a hummus dip on the menu. Keep it traditional with the hummus - one of them is super soupy like which is disappointing and when I order I can never remember which one I like. Hummus shouldn't be thin it's not tahini (although made with tahini) :) Also what I dislike is that I always ask for no bread or no sauce and they always give me 3-6 pieces of huge bread when I specify no bread and it just goes to waste EVERY time. I hate wasting food and I can't eat gluten so it's just frustrating-I wish they would read the notes when people order or listen better. I still order from here knowing that my meal will be either mediocre or great, it's a chance I take sometimes when I crave their falafel platter.

    In these times I am doing everything I can to support small business, especially restaurants, so I…read morewas hesitant to even write this review, but decide to based on the food and the subsequent treatment of my request. I ordered a gyro and eggplant salad. I requested the pita for the gyro be separate so it didn't get soggy. That was not done. It's not the biggest deal but it would be nice if customer requests were honored. The bigger issue was the eggplant salad, which was rancid. I literally had to spit out what I had eaten and then throw out the container. When I asked for a refund (just of the eggplant salad) I was told that was not possible, which I do not understand since the food was spoiled and could have made me sick :( Very disappointing experience all around.

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