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Trattoria serving hearty Italian classics in space with stucco walls, framed art & an atrium.
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Address: 4921 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 951-6433
Website: https://www.lapanetteria.com/
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Reviews
Maryn C
Really disappointed in the quality of the food. It lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. The fries, calamari, and zucchini were not fried well, which made them soggy. The atmosphere however was quite comfortable and calm, and we found the service to be very kind. I do not plan on returning.
… moreAJ Martin
Zuleyma was a great waitress, gave us good recommendations and friendly service. The atmosphere is very nice, had great indoor decoration with a small lounge area and piano, which sometimes has live music. My cousin got free ice cream for her birthday which was really considerate. Overall it was a great experience if I lived closer I would definitely come back! I would recommend the shrimp scampi.
… moreMeliza Malone
I had my wedding Lunch/reception here on August 22nd. And, WOW! we had a great time, great service and our family and friends loved the food! The wine was great too! My partner (Husband now ❤️) brought a few decorations the day before and the owner & staff were so kind to put them up and organize the flowers I bought. My husband & my mother-in-law were both there to meet with the manager that same day the decorations were delivered and both my husband & MIL were pleased with the attention and suggestions the manager was giving. When the Cake was delivered, the staff knew what to do and took care of the cake cutting too. My Husband and I just wanted a low key wedding with our closest family & friends and La Panetteria Restaurant did a great job hosting our wedding. So grateful I had my wedding here at the La Panetteria Restaurant!
Cannot wait till my Husband & I go back on our anniversary!
… moreCannot wait till my Husband & I go back on our anniversary!
Viviana Corujo
We recently had this restaurant cater for my daughter’s birthday, and it was simply outstanding. The food was exquisite—fresh, flavorful, abundant, and with such a great variety that everyone found something they loved. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting how delicious everything was.
I’ve also dined at the restaurant itself, and every single dish I’ve tried has been amazing. Milanesa, pastas, everything! The quality, taste, and presentation are always top-notch. Truly one of the best dining experiences around.
I highly recommend them—not just 5 stars, but more if it were possible!
… moreI’ve also dined at the restaurant itself, and every single dish I’ve tried has been amazing. Milanesa, pastas, everything! The quality, taste, and presentation are always top-notch. Truly one of the best dining experiences around.
I highly recommend them—not just 5 stars, but more if it were possible!
Ty L
Came here for a quick dinner, surprisingly on a Saturday night 7:30pm and it wasn’t packed. Saw the great rating and pretty decent menu, that was the main reason I wanted to eat here. So we went with the fried calamari and zucchini as appetizer, the calamari was good but the zucchini wasn’t as good. It was lumpy and soft, felt like it wasn’t freshly fried. Also I had the branzino, it was tiny for the size and they de-boned it. It was cooked okay with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. For 34 bucks, I think I should have ordered other dishes. We also had the risotto with prawns, the portion size was small and some of the risotto was under cooked, few bites were still hard. Our original server whom took our order didn’t bother with any service. It was other waiters and waitresses that actually made this dinner more eventful. Over all the food didn’t go with the high rating on many websites, maybe I didn’t order the right dishes… but having had many seafood dishes their Branzino was just mediocre.
… moreLaura Green
Half Italian and half Argentina menu. The environment was awesome, I like the soft light from the skylights, looks like a covered balcony. The foods were delicious, love it coming in these beautiful plates. Great music, not too noisy not too quiet. Perfect choice for a date.
… moreTommy Tang
Absolutely gorgeous place to dine in. They have such beautiful decorations and the setting was so nice. The pasta was perfectly cooked and their seafoods were so fresh. I have been to Italy before and I would say they definitely have real Italian chefs. We love the angel hair pasta and the Zupetta Di Mare very much. We also tried their house red.
… moreGiselle Guillen
Came here today with my friend to celebrate his 21st, and let’s just say… the experience didn’t live up to the hype. From the jump, it was off. The place was nearly empty—literally only two other tables sat—but we still weren’t allowed to sit where we asked. As someone who’s worked in the food industry, I get how server sections work, but come on… it wouldn’t have killed our server to walk a few extra steps. The lack of effort was just annoying.
Then came the drink situation. My friend was excited—it’s his 21st birthday, his first legal drink. But because his ID isn’t horizontal yet (which, duh, it wouldn’t be on the day he turns 21), the server flat-out refused to serve him. We explained it was his birthday, and instead of even acknowledging that, she stayed cold and dismissive. Like… no “happy birthday,” no empathy, just attitude.
I ended up pulling her aside and asking to speak to a manager. She claimed she talked to him and they were going to make an “exception.” An exception for someone who’s literally of legal age. Please. But then—then—as he ordered his drink, she had the nerve to say, “I just hope nothing bad happens.” Excuse me? What was the reason?! Completely unnecessary and just plain rude.
Now let’s talk food. Mid. Just mid. My friend’s steak came out undercooked, and while they did fix it after we said something, it shouldn’t have needed a redo. The fries? Soggy and sad. (There’s a video attached because words just don’t do them justice.) If we’re dropping money on a steak, at least make it worth it.
At the very end, they did bring out a complimentary slice of cake, which was a nice gesture—but honestly, that doesn’t erase the string of poor service leading up to it.
This spot had great reviews, so my expectations were high… but if we’re keeping it real, this place is a solid 3 out of 5. At best.
… moreThen came the drink situation. My friend was excited—it’s his 21st birthday, his first legal drink. But because his ID isn’t horizontal yet (which, duh, it wouldn’t be on the day he turns 21), the server flat-out refused to serve him. We explained it was his birthday, and instead of even acknowledging that, she stayed cold and dismissive. Like… no “happy birthday,” no empathy, just attitude.
I ended up pulling her aside and asking to speak to a manager. She claimed she talked to him and they were going to make an “exception.” An exception for someone who’s literally of legal age. Please. But then—then—as he ordered his drink, she had the nerve to say, “I just hope nothing bad happens.” Excuse me? What was the reason?! Completely unnecessary and just plain rude.
Now let’s talk food. Mid. Just mid. My friend’s steak came out undercooked, and while they did fix it after we said something, it shouldn’t have needed a redo. The fries? Soggy and sad. (There’s a video attached because words just don’t do them justice.) If we’re dropping money on a steak, at least make it worth it.
At the very end, they did bring out a complimentary slice of cake, which was a nice gesture—but honestly, that doesn’t erase the string of poor service leading up to it.
This spot had great reviews, so my expectations were high… but if we’re keeping it real, this place is a solid 3 out of 5. At best.
Kenji Nagayoshi
Soggy fries, barely tomato-ey minestrone, and fettuccine alfredo so buttery that it tastes like buttered noodles. The service was good, but the food was a huge letdown.
… moreTrip Trapper
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