dLeña

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

Review summary

1. B

   Brionna

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

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

   Service, food and the drinks were 10/10! Chefs kiss.
   

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   Amy VIP

   Washington DC40 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The place is nice and has a great menu. I enjoyed the food and presentation. Our server was good but I felt like somebody was trying to take my plate constantly. I think I must have had to tell various people that I wasn’t finished eating or drinking at least five times. They took my companion’s plate while I was still eating without asking if we wanted the plate removed. Good service should not feel like rushed service; there is no need for a constant string of people coming over to clear the plates. Even after I expressed strongly that I wasn’t finished, someone new would come by and ask if I was done. Very annoying and unclear if this how staff is being trained, but I hope this is looked at for a better overall dining experience.
   

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   Annie

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Wonderful place, the food was amazing! We got the short ribs and grilled shrimp and both were really good. I did think the short ribs weren’t very filling compared to the shrimp though. The presentation was really good and the atmosphere was wonderful. I also really enjoyed the drinks. I would totally go again, just would probably eat at the speakeasy below for the quieter more intimate vibes.
   

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   angelaw VIP

   Washington DC9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Brunch was a bust. Very poor customer service & a rushed experience. Paid over $300 for brunch & left feeling rushed & hungry.
   

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5. B

   Brittney

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   This was my first time there and it was awesome! Me and my sister were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. The food was AMAZING! Definitely coming back.
   

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   Avita VIP

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Amazing brunch! Flavorful food, great drinks and Troy was fantastic!
   

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   Ericka

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

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

   Came here for a birthday celebration, food and drinks were great. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant was amazing. I did make the reservation a month in advanced and had requested a table underneath the chandelier, however that request was not fulfilled. Our server Alexandra was very sweet, but we had to flag her down a few times to keep ordering.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

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

   i finally went back and this time for dinner. my first solo birthday dinner, actually. it was a really nice experience, although i cried a lot between eating. :) i had the empanadas wagyu, broccoli and a mercado and a mango margarita. i enjoyed the hibiscus drink they give you at seating. the ambience is always great, however, because i was a solo diner i was placed by other people, a booth nowhere in sight. i hoped to be seated in a booth like another solo diner but idk, guess not. my waiter was funny and kind but the people around me were so loud. maybe because i wasn’t talking to anyone? not sure because i dine out solo a lot and never really experienced that much interference while eating. literally their volume distracted my thoughts. anyway, it was a nice experience but i did not enjoy the broccolini at all; too tough.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

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

   undecided if I'll ever go back but the brunch food and drinks were just not good. the fish taco was the best thing on the menu.
   

   dLeñaResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent visit with us. Our bottomless brunch is truly a favorite, fun experience for all of our guests. We take great care in crafting our brunch offerings to be innovative and full of flavor and we always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience at dLeña. We apologize that our efforts did not meet your expectations. We sincerely hope this doesn't discourage you from returning, and we look forward to providing a different menu on your next visit.
   

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    shessavvy VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

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

    Everything was very good, I just hate feeling of being rushed out. I knew we had 30 minutes left at our table but we were told it was last call for drinks due to a large party coming in. Our receipt was placed on our table, we had not requested it, when we hadn’t even finished receiving all of our dishes. That was a bit unsettling when we were still actively eating and drinking and still had plenty of time left. Also, there were still 2-3 dishes that we had not received before leaving.
    

    dLeñaResponded 1 day ago

    We're glad to hear that everthing was good! We take pride in preparing fresh and flavorful dishes and innovative cocktails, and it's great to know it showed on your recent visit. However, we're sorry to hear that our staff did not provide the level of service we expect and that the service felt rushed. It’s certainly not our intention and we sincerely apologize. We're always looking for ways to improve, and your feedback will help us in our efforts to enhance our overall dining experience. We hope you reconsider and give us another try!
    

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