Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Sfoglina Van Ness

    3.9 (569 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

    Order Sfoglina Van Ness Takeout or Delivery

    Sfoglina Van Ness Photos

    Business Info

    SFOGLINA VAN NESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Sfoglina Van Ness

    Recommended Reviews - Sfoglina Van Ness

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Jose P.

    Great past for gluten-free folk like me. I also hear the gluten past is great. We have been here a few times now and have always had a great experience, treated well in a relaxing environment. Their salads are also very good.

    Tall Lemon Berry Coffee Cake
    Yolanda S.

    The food at Sfoglina is amazing! Tried the new Spring menu desserts. Delicious coffee cake with blueberries and mascarpone cream

    Denise T.

    I've been wanting to try Sfoglina for a while, but I was sadly disappointed with my visit. We went on a midweek night, and it wasn't busy. Unfortunately, my wife, who is disabled, was taken to the farthest corner of the restaurant, literally the farthest from the door. I thought they were taking us to one of the cute booths, but no, it was just a sad table in the corner by ourselves. Our server was fine, and the food was fine. The shrimp looked more tasty than it was, but overall, it didn't hit the mark like other Italian restaurants in the area. They do have a parking lot near by. The entrance is kind of hidden on the far side of the building.

    Espresso martini
    Victoria M.

    I had eaten at the downtown location and decided that I would order something else since I didn't particularly like what I had ordered there. I opted for a red pasta. Ironically, I honestly didn't like this either. There was something about the flavor that was just kind of off. I'm not sure if maybe it's just this chain that I'm just not into, but I've tried two of the restaurants and I don't think that maybe I'm just not into the pasta here. Other than that, the service was really great. Our server is really on top of everything. We had a few people in our party who had some pretty severe dietary restrictions, and she ensured that she verified that there would be no cross-contamination with their food orders. She was also very consistent and very timely. I ordered a glass of the cava, which is very good in addition to an espresso martini, which was absolutely delicious. Overall, the vibes were very good. We were sitting in the back room and it was just really fun. You can tell that they took a lot of time to decorate their walls. It was filled with fun, Italian 60s vintage photos and it was just a very inviting experience. Overall, I would say I had a fun experience, I don't think that I would probably be a return visitor ordering pasta, but maybe I would order like a salad or maybe just stick with an espresso martini because it was delicious.

    Jessica L.

    Sfoglina is a very delicious restaurant. I got bolognese and it was delicious but also very filling. I went with my family and we also got beef short rib agnolotti which was even more delicious. The service was good and pretty fast. The place is pretty and not loud but not completely quiet because there is music playing in the background. Over all this place is delicious and great.

    Garlic Bread
    Antoninette B.

    Such a cute spot in Van Ness! I know they have a few locations but this feel very much like a neighbor spot. It's pretty big inside and has a super cute outdoor patio. Wish I lived closer by as I would come by often! Our waitress was so lovely; she knew lots about the menu and was so kind! She sent us some food she thought we'd like and totally killed it. They have a great wine selection with a long bottle list. We got the Calamari to start. We loved it; it was fried rather than breaded and fried and was paired with an insane sauce. They also have us garlic bread with parm which was amazing. For pasta, the Bolognese was amazing and classic. As was the Cacio e Pepe. Dessert, however, was probably our favorite! The Tiramisu was incredible and the Piemontese Gianduja (our waitress's rec) was so insane!! Incredible and would come back just for that.

    Negroni
    Thomas V.

    Great atmosphere with a classy, but not overstated, vibe. The servers and host were very friendly, though it did seem that they were either forgetting or too busy to come check in on us regularly. It did not seem super busy, but the restaurant is quite large and has multiple seating areas nestled separately from each other. It's possible our server was busy with other tables that we could not see. As for the food, it was generally good but nothing to rave home about. I got the beef short rib agnolotti, which came with a truffle pesto. The pasta was not uniformly cooked throughout the dish, and many parts were either over- or undercooked. For a place that markets themselves as a "pasta house", this was pretty disappointing. Lastly, the prices are pretty obscene for the quality of the food and drinks. I know that this is somewhat standard for Italian restaurants these days, but unless you're sourcing all your ingredients directly from Italy, it feels pretty egregious to be charging this much. Had the prices been cut in half, I probably would've given this 4 stars.

    Nonna's Potato Gnocchi
    Chrissy S.

    I really enjoyed the food here, my highlights were the garlic bread, burricotta and the gelato swirl was delicious. The Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka was good too overall good food. Customer service was amazing really loved that. The ambiance too was cozy had like a Christmas winter feel to it... nice place.

    Torta di Mele
    Liv W.

    We made a last minute reservation here for dinner on a Friday night and they were able to take us! Which was great news and we appreciated them being so accommodating! Anyways... The food was pretty good! The Mafalde alla Norcina was great and so decadent. The sausage was so good and the sauce was delicious. The clam dish however was very... interesting. My boyfriend got it and said the sauce wasn't great and found it to just be extremely clammy and he loves clams so that's saying something. But everything else besides that was awesome. The garlic bread was gooey and cheesy but the crust was crunchy. The desserts were insane! We were given a complimentary gelato swirl and that was the star of the show--truly. Our service was fabulous. The waitress (I wish I knew her name) was so attentive and helpful. She gave recommendations, checked in, and ultimately was just really awesome! And the food came out pretty quickly too. So the overall dining experience was really nice. As for the restaurant itself, it is cozy and intimate. Perfect for date night! Their menus are also super fun, they look like newspapers. It's really fun. Honestly, I can see us coming back here and enjoying another date night!

    Pappardelle
    Alli R.

    This was hands down my favorite Italian dining experience in a while. For a party of 2 on a Monday night, we had no wait time and very attentive service. We started with asparagus, calamari, and bread - all delicious. We were expecting the calamari fried and were pleasantly surprised that it came grilled. The sauce it came in MAKES the dish - I opted to dip my bread in the sauce over the marinara it came with. The asparagus was also served in a sauce like I had never tried before. All delicious, highly recommend. For entrees, my friend enjoyed the cacio pepe and I loved the pappardelle with ragu bolognese. Perfect noodles, perfect sauce, perfect portions. Dessert was my favorite part - the Piemontese Gianduja was to die for. Next time I would pass on the tiramisu. At the end, they wrapped my leftovers for me and gave me a coat check ticket to pick it up at the front - very fun touch! The inside is very retro and fun in red. Ultimately, a fun and delicious dining experience and very reasonably priced for the quality and portions.

    Dessert menu 12/23
    Deniece W.

    I had just arrived in DC and was craving a glass of wine and dessert. Sfoglina was across the street from our hotel, and it was happy hour, so we popped in over. I wish I was hungrier because they had some pretty tasty looking dishes on their happy hour menu. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and screams date night. The night I was there they had a dessert special, torta allo champagne, so of course I had to get that. It was amazing. Service was great. Warm greetings, friendly server, and quick delivery of our drinks and cake. I look forward to returning on a future visit to DC to try their pasta.

    Spritz Tower
    Samina M.

    Sfoglina is a gorgeous dining experience that deserves all the rave! Came here for evenings drinks and bites and left extremely satisfied and excited for my next visit. We were seated at the bar and were welcomed by a friendly, lively staff that helped us pick the best menu items. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in a red, classic Italian theme and has plenty of seating. To eat, we got the Provolone Garlic Bread alongside the Spritz Tower. The bread was perfectly seasoned and paired well with the varieties of spritz. The cheese and tomato sauce were so fresh and practically melted in my mouth. My personal favorite spritz was the limoncello - very light and refreshing. Highly recommend ordering the tower! It's a decent price and helps those that are indecisive, like myself My friend then got an Espresso Martini - truly one of the best I have EVER HAD! Truly changed the game for all future ones I'll have. Was so good we split another and gave our compliments to the bartender. The Van Ness location is particularly adorable and adds such a charm to the neighborhood. The staff here took their time on each item served and did an exceptional job at making sure their customers were accommodated. Very excited to have a Sfoglina meal soon! It is a must try if you are near one.

    Les R.

    Food was good. We started with the delicious warm Rosemary Bread. For our main course, we enjoyed the Braised Beef Agnolotti and the Penne alla Vodka. Both were really good and loved the pasta and sauces. I found the overall service to be underwhelming. Especially upon arrival and being seated. The front could use some focus and up-skill on service for the price-point. We had to wait forever to be seated and had to wave someone down after waiting a few minutes alone. It was like no one was working the front. Our server Diane was good, but it was missing a bit for me. Maybe it was dining on the closed in patio too that took away from the experience instead of inside. Ambience was perfect. Loved the décor, and the layout. The restaurant had a great feel. Definitely a nice place and would dine here again. There is a 3% operations surcharge added to the bill.

    Mushroom truffle soup

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sam S.
    3
    33
    6

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    22 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 19
    Thanks 3
    Love this 20
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Les R.
    1374
    1209
    13173

    3 years ago

    Helpful 16
    Thanks 1
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John S.
    10
    50
    5

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Everything was superb..... service, food, ambiance. The 6 of us all thoroughly enjoyed everything.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 15

    Ask the Community - Sfoglina Van Ness

    You might also consider

    Birdsong - Massaman beef curry It's hard

    Birdsong

    4.3(32 reviews)
    1.3 miChevy Chase

    My wife said, as she returned to the car with the takeout, that Birdsong was not crowded. To stay…read moreby the side of our elderly dog, we are foregoing the experience of dining out, more and more. After we finished eating, she remarked we needed to visit the restaurant sometime. We'll have to look for an opportunity when we are around the dog all day, so she can be on her own for a couple of hours, likely sleeping. Birdsong already is acclaimed. This is much more Thai and Thai American. Like Chinese or Italian cuisine before it, Thai flavors have assimilated to a palate not accustomed to the true strength of the spices. Birdsong is a remedy. They do not offer the pad thai that has become a staple, no longer exotic but to its detriment. (A digression. The history of pad thai, with contested origins, is fascinating. As you delve into these matters, you see how syncretic culture is. You also are exposed to the efforts to fashion a unifying mythology.) We ordered the chicken, the shrimp, the crab fried rice, the papaya salad, and the enhancement. The chicken and the shrimp were quality ingredients, prepared well. Although both proteins were fried, they felt clean. The crab fried rice was one option of many with the rice base. The papaya salad was fresh. The enhancement was radish with "fermented daikon, garlic, red onion, cilantro, palm sugar, and fish sauce scrambled with eggs for a balanced savory and sweet flavor," and the portion was generous: we put it on the rice, then I finished it off in an omelet the next morning. We have traveled to Bangkok. Thai spiciness exceeds what I would endorse, and I love hot dishes. Birdsong was much milder, though with sufficient pepperiness my wife, who does not share my preferences, remarked it was closer to her limit. They will work with you in this respect, and I'm confident I could request something that would test my capabilities. That is, in my book, all positive. The dishes that were mild according to the menu, were mild, but they were flavorful. If you do not like fish sauce, for example, you may not appreciate the offerings, which if they don't have fish sauce have something along those lines. I hope Birdsong fares well.

    Had the Ba Mee, pork and shrimp dumplings and chive cake. Chive cake was best. Dumpling needed a…read moresear and taste was kind of mushy. Ba Mee with chicken didn't have a very strong flavor and mostly just tasted oily. The noise level with restaurant half full was very high. Hard to hear.

    Photos
    Birdsong - Great decor in the dining room.

    Great decor in the dining room.

    Birdsong - Chocolate Cheesecake

    Chocolate Cheesecake

    Birdsong - Cha Yen Light

    See all

    Cha Yen Light

    Pisco y Nazca

    Pisco y Nazca

    4.3(143 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    Fresh and tasty food Love the spicy advices on the menu…read moreGabi was so helpful providing guidance and taking care during all service Great location ! Fully recommend

    If you like/love the Pisco Y Nazca location in DC, then you'll love the Bethesda location…read more For our first visit, we dropped by on an early Sunday afternoon and were impressed by the location and the food. Fortunately for us, the food was pretty much of the same high caliber as the food from the Pisco Y Nazca location in DC. For our dining pleasure, we went with our favorite dishes and beverages - Ají de Gallina, the Callejero ceviche, and of course a few pisco sours. Although some might consider the prices on paper to be high, I think the prices are fair in terms of portion sizes and quality of the food. Overall, I thought the service was fine. However, I was a little annoyed that we learned about the prix fixe brunch, which includes three courses for $34, after we placed our orders and started eating. While eating, I noticed that other folks at the bar where ordering from a different menu, and the server let me know that they were ordering from the brunch menu. So, I'm thinking that the other bartender forgot to give us both the brunch menu and regular menu when we sat down. Regarding parking, I do not think the restaurant has its own parking, but there is street parking and plenty of parking garages in the area. If you are not familiar with the area, you may want to look up some garages before heading out because the prices can range from a couple of bucks per hour to $7+ per hour. I have a feeling that we'll return to this location - mainly as a way to avoid dealing with the rigamarole of commuting to DC and dealing with DC-related traffic and shenanigans.

    Photos
    Pisco y Nazca
    Pisco y Nazca
    Pisco y Nazca

    See all

    OKPB - Laphroaig Club

    OKPB

    4.5(67 reviews)
    1.8 miMount Pleasant

    Delightful speakeasy with remarkably cozy vibes, super friendly service, and delicious cocktails…read more This small, no-reservations-allowed space is hard to snag a spot in (unless you're willing to wait in their multi-hour-long waitlist), but it's 100% worth the hype and effort. I'd recommend trying to come a bit earlier in the night or on a slightly off day -- we came by around 8 PM on a Thursday -- and you might be able to slip in with no or minimal wait. We were initially placed at a standing table, then relocated to a proper table when one opened up after about 30 minutes. It is a smidge loud, but still manageable, and I love the cozy, homey atmosphere created by the dim lighting, almost industrial architecture mixed with old fashioned bookshelves (which double as bathroom doors), and candles. They have a short menu of custom cocktails you can choose from, or you can also ask for any of the classics and/or tell the bartender what you typically enjoy and let them come up with a good fit. We tried a smattering of cocktails, including two from their menu, a whiskey sour, and a bee sting (which the bartender selected for us based on our general preferences). Each one was expertly crafted and extremely tasty, and made so much better by the ambiance.

    OKPB is a popular speakeasy, a pretty small space. You show up and use the ring doorbell to connect…read morewith the host. They will add you to the waitlist and give you an estimated time. I generally will add myself to the waitlist and then head out to grab dinner. If you are called before dinner is finished, they are generally good about moving you further down the waitlist. For drinks, they have a small cocktail menu but the whole appeal is to let the server know your typical preferred drinks/flavor profile and they will create a drink for you. I generally always go that route and have been happy with my drinks. I even requested a non alcoholic drink once and I felt like i got the same fun experience.

    Photos
    OKPB - Honeysuckle

    Honeysuckle

    OKPB - Manhattans on happy hour

    Manhattans on happy hour

    OKPB

    See all

    I'm Eddie Cano

    I'm Eddie Cano

    3.9(210 reviews)
    0.7 miChevy Chase
    $$

    I was thinking Italian. I'm Eddie Cano comes up in a lot of searches of 'best Italian restaurants'…read morein the district. I went Saturday evening, made a reservation. I have been to the neighborhood before but not this particular location. I arrive a bit early and get a table immediately. The restaurant is on the dark side so you have to tip your menu toward the table light. I was in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs ( not on the menu) but the waitress took the order without a problem. I also ordered garlic bread. She brought a glass of water and I decided on a glass of wine, pinot noir I think. The garlic bread and wine arrive quick. I'm enjoying the first piece of garlic bread and sipping the wine. Nice! The spaghetti and meatballs came out shortly thereafter. I was a disappointed with this part of the meal. Meatballs lacked flavor. No garlic, no parmesan cheese. The pasta was fine but the sauce was watery and didn't taste like gravy at all. I ate most of it, the garlic bread accenting the meal with the wine. I will probably go back. I like the small mom and pop restaurants like I'm Eddie Cano. Service was very good. I was able to get a reservation. The place was clean. It's coming up on comfort food season and I'm always in the mood for Italian.

    As embarrassing as it is, I've been sleeping on I'm Eddie Cano because of the goofy name. A friend…read moreconvinced me to try it and I'm glad I did! We sat outside for dinner on a gorgeous spring night. Their patio area was a little cramped but it's the city. The server was nice and Italian! He had a great accent! We had the garlic bread to start and holy crap. It was really spectacular! Complicated rich flavors on top of crusty bread- perfection. I got the cacio y pepe while my friend ordered the tagaliata. As others have mentioned, the portions were a little small. Both of our dishes could have been eaten by one person. But the food was really spectacular! I don't mind paying a little more for some high quality food. The cacio y pepe had fresh pasta cooked Al dente. The flavors were rich and dynamic with a decadent creamy sauce. The tagliata was cooked perfectly and had a great texture. It was fresh and came with a delightful salad with tomatoes. They were both wonderful! I can see now why I'm Eddie Cano has been here for a few years and made it through the pandemic! The food was high quality authentic Italian that makes for a nice special meal.

    Photos
    I'm Eddie Cano - The wallpaper in the men's room is really cool.

    The wallpaper in the men's room is really cool.

    I'm Eddie Cano
    I'm Eddie Cano - This was my entree.

    See all

    This was my entree.

    Buck's Fishing & Camping - Prime Beef Burger (Creekstone Beef)

    Buck's Fishing & Camping

    3.4(336 reviews)
    0.7 miChevy Chase
    $$$

    The ambiance and service are both on point. Room is super unique and warm, nice but not fancy…read more Waitstaff is welcoming and accommodating. Now for the food: we ordered the fish and chips and the cornmeal crusted trout, both were excellent. For the fish and chips, the fish was tender and flavorful, while the batter was rich and crispy. The trout was fantastic as well, the cornmeal crust was well balanced and the fish was fresh. We definitely recommend this place, it's worth the trip uptown!

    My dinner at Buck's Fishing and Camping was the best I have had in a long time....by a long shot…read more This is one of the few restaurants in the area where I can truly feel that the kitchen cares about food. And what a joy that is. Although it has been around for decades, Buck's has adapted deftly to our current inflationary environment. Perhaps a luxurious dish like steak au poivre is not longer affordable? Well then, how about Burger Au Poivre? With top quality toppings creatively prepared: grilled oyster mushrooms, gruyere and white cheddar cheese, and grilled vincotta marinated onions. Oh my word. All of it was beautifully plated on a bed of cracked peppercorn sauce. Of course the meat itself was of excellent quality, perfectly cooked to order at medium rare. At $31 it is not cheap, but I think a bargain for a meal that sends you over the moon. An equivalent quality steak would have been exorbitant. We paired it with asparagus tempura (also excellent), a nice bottle of Montepulciano de Abruzzo, and for dessert, apple crisp. I also truly appreciate that the portions are generous. Another thing that has become rare these days. Given the service and unique ambience, this is a special occasion restaurant that is fantastic bang for the "Buck," while also casual enough for date-night any day of the week.

    Photos
    Buck's Fishing & Camping - Inside

    Inside

    Buck's Fishing & Camping - Crumble

    Crumble

    Buck's Fishing & Camping - Inside

    See all

    Inside

    Zinnia - The dining room. So pretty.

    Zinnia

    4.1(306 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Great place for both a quiet and fun-filled dinner! Exterior has a country home vibe. Interior is…read morejust as inviting, with dark wood floors, flowered wallpaper and warm tone decor. Dining areas are in several room spaces, instead of 1 big cavernous hall. There is a bar room as well as a tavern in the basement. Outdoor lawn has plenty of tables and lush greenery, perfect for a good weather day picnic. Our group was in a bigger room and a few steps downstairs from the bar area. Waitstaff was professional and helpful. We first ordered drinks, then starters. We ordered entrées after drinks and starters arrived for good pacing. Several of us shared a Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon. It was smooth and fruity. We shared pimento cheese dip with veggies and bread triangles, bread basket, burrata and spiced cauliflower. All were excellent, Star was the burrata, so creamy and had pesto with it. My entree was a prosciutto sandwich with fig spread. The sandwich was on ciabatta bread. It held the sweet fig spread, savory prosciutto and soft Brie . Very filling and yummy, and came with crisp fries. Everyone loved their food. Some had dessert and coffee afterwards which was also top notch.

    Dear Restaurant Owner,…read more My husband and I had been looking forward to dining at your restaurant for quite some time and finally had the opportunity to visit on Tuesday, June 2, before attending a concert nearby at 8:00 PM. We arrived at approximately 6:45 PM, were seated promptly, and were greeted by our server, Anna. She was pleasant; however, the service we received throughout the evening was extremely disappointing. We ordered drinks to start. My husband ordered a beer, and I ordered a rosé prosecco. When my drink arrived, it was visibly flat. I tasted it anyway and found it to be both warm and lacking carbonation. When I brought this to Anna's attention, she responded, "I noticed it looked flat too; I'll get you another one." Frankly, this was concerning. If she noticed the drink was not of acceptable quality, it should never have been served to a customer in the first place. We then ordered the mussels appetizer, which was excellent and one of the highlights of our visit. Shortly afterward, I ordered the swordfish special, and my husband ordered the shrimp po' boy. Neither dish would typically require an unusually long preparation time. Unfortunately, what followed was nearly an hour of waiting with no communication. Anna never checked on the status of our meals, nor did she provide any updates. Meanwhile, we watched multiple tables who were seated after us receive their food and complete their meals. By 7:45 PM, with our concert approaching, my husband suggested that we ask for our meals to be packed to go. It quickly became apparent that our entrees had not even been prepared. When Anna finally returned, she told us it would be "another five minutes," indicating that our meals had not yet been cooked despite being ordered nearly an hour earlier. At that point, we had no choice but to take the food to go so that we would not miss our concert. As a result, we ended up eating cold food later that evening. What made the experience particularly disappointing was that we had genuinely been excited to visit your restaurant. We had heard good things and were looking forward to a memorable dinner before our evening out. Instead, we left feeling overlooked and wondering what we had done to warrant such poor service and lack of attention. To my surprise, my husband--who is incredibly kind and non-confrontational--still left Anna a 20% tip, despite the fact that the service did not merit it. I am writing not to seek anything in return, but simply to make you aware of our experience. The quality of the mussels showed us that your kitchen is capable of producing excellent food. Unfortunately, the service and lack of communication overshadowed what should have been a wonderful evening. Thank you for taking the time to read this feedback. I hope it helps prevent future guests from having a similar experience. t

    Photos
    Zinnia - View in the basement - June 2025

    View in the basement - June 2025

    Zinnia - The upstairs bar area.

    The upstairs bar area.

    Zinnia - Shakshouka

    See all

    Shakshouka

    Skip's - Nachos n cold beer

    Skip's

    3.6(5 reviews)
    1.4 miChevy Chase

    I stopped by SKIPS for happy hour to meet up with a few old friends. I hadn't been in the Chevy…read moreChase area in over five years, so it was great to be back and discover such a fantastic spot. From the moment we walked in, everything was wonderful. The restaurant was spotless, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. We kept it simple with a couple of ice-cold Miller Lites and an order of the World Cup Nachos (the half order), and they were absolutely delicious. The portion was generous, fresh, and packed with flavor. It was the perfect place to relax, catch up with friends, and enjoy great food and drinks. If you're looking for a clean, welcoming restaurant with excellent service, cold beer, and amazing nachos, SKIPS is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back. Thank you for a great happy hour! #SKIPSRestaurant #ChevyChaseDC #HappyHourDoneRight #SupportLocalRestaurants #BestNachos #ColdBeerGreatTimes

    I've gone here many times, without a problem…read more But tonight I was served a smelly hamburger I couldn't eat. I complained to the bartender. It looked bad, and tasted bad. But the bartender that night, a man with a bald head, wouldn't apologize. He claimed that the hamburger was good, and that I had eaten half of it. I showed him that the hamburger was still there, minus a bit or two. He still wouldn't apologize. I could have gotten sick by eating the burger. But this bartender was blamed me. He still charged the full price on the smelly burger. I just paid and left right away. Bad experience.

    Photos
    Skip's - Nachos n cold beer

    Nachos n cold beer

    Skip's

    See all

    Sfoglina Van Ness - italian - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...