La
Panetteria is a resident fixture in Bethesda, serving the finest
Southern and Northern Italian specialty foods. It has won accolades from
food critics and many, many loyal customers as well. La Panetteria earned
and kept the well-deserved title of Premier Italian Restaurant in
Bethesda through its superb menu and impeccable service.
Sitting in
the beautifully sunlit indoor atrium with its gracefully hanging baskets
and period paintings makes one think of relaxing in an open foyer of a
well-established restaurant in old Italy. The wonderful, rich aromas from
the kitchen entice your taste buds out of dormancy and they spring to
life in anticipation of the bounty to come.
The meal
is prepared perfectly and a good bottle of wine enhances the pleasure.
This is real life at La Panetteria!
No wonder the Washington Jewish Week
raved:
"La Panetteria
has been around for 25 years. That's a record of impressive staying power
in the heated up Bethesda dining scene."

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Penelope
Limoc of the Almanac Newspapers says, "There
are no Chianti bottles on the walls, but there should be. It's that kind
of old fashioned, cozy and casual Italian restaurant, complete with white
washed stucco walls, ceramic tile floor and checkered tablecloths. From
eggplant to veal, La Panetteria features the hearty and thick tomato sauces
known as the signature trademark of the Northern Italian cuisine. La Panetteria
translates to 'bakery' in Italian, so it comes as no surprise that all
the bread is baked fresh daily. All this sumptuous food and home-like
ambiance comes at very reasonable prices."
Choose
From Our Extensive Menu Featuring:
Home Made Pasta
The Famous White Pizza
Fresh Fish and Seafood
Traditional Veal and Chicken Dishes
DAILY
LUNCH AND DINNER SPECIALS
Today is Monday, February 18, 2019 |
ZUPPA del GIORNO 7 - Soup of the day. |
SPINACI con FAGIOLI AGLIO E OLIO 12 - Fresh spinach cooked with white beans in a garlic
oil white wine sauce.
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RISOTTO con DELL'AGNELLO 23 - Lamb shank over Italian mushroom and asparagus risotto.
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ROLATINI PESCATORE 23
- Fresh three-color pasta stuffed and rolled with lobster and crab meat then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked in an amore sauce.
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PETTI POLLO ALLA VENEZIANA 22 - Tender chicken breast topped with crabmeat, asparagus and
provolone cheese sauteed in a lemon butter white wine sauce
Served with pasta and vegetables.
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VITELLO RIPIENE ALLA CASA 24 - Veal scaloppini rolled and stuffed with asparagus, Portobello mushrooms
and Fontana cheese then sauteed in a port wine sauce.
Served w/pasta and vegetables,
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PESCE Del GIORNO 32 - Fresh whole euro sea bass braised with Italian herbs then
grilled served with fresh tomato ,mushroom white wine sauce.
Served with fettuccini el pesto.
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AGNELLO LOMBATINO AU POIVE 29 - Fresh lamb chops sauteed in pepper corn sauce.
Served w/ pasta and vegetables
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WE CHANGE THE SPECIALS OFTEN - PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM |
MONDAYS SPECIALS
ALL WINES HALF PRICE - With purchase of an entree. Not valied on the holidays and other coupons. |
GRANCHIO A GUSICO 30 - Breaded soft shell crabs fried to perfection. Served w/ pasta and vegetables. |
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To Inquire About Our Party Menus!
La Panetteria offers a perfect venue for private parties
such as wedding rehearsal dinners or celebratory events.
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Customer Reviews
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Comments from the Sign In Sheets of Aleethia Friday Night Dinner at La Panetteria on April 24, 2015:
You guys know how to make a night unforgettable, thanks!!
Really yummy! Great service
Awesome as always. Thank you
Best service, food was great
Good, very nice
Great! Awesome dinner. Everyone was pleased
Thank you! We loved it!
Once again great people, great food = great time
Awesome!
Great! Everything tasted delicious. We'll definitely come back
Everything was very nice. Thanks a lot
Very good. I enjoyed everything
The meal was awesome. Thank you, thank you
I enjoyed my meal. Thanks!
Awesome dinner!
Great Dinner! Thank you so much!
Absolutely amazing. Great food, great people
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May 29 2015 Hi Harry,
We just wanted to thank you again for making our event so wonderful. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the food was outstanding and your staff was exceptional. We also really appreciated you taking the time to stop at the tables and check on everyone. We will definitely be back for dinner; the trip from our home in Leesburg is well worth the travel to La Panetteria for fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and such caring, attentive staff. All of our guests were still talking about the great rehearsal dinner at the wedding last night; some even said the food was better at the dinner than the wedding reception!
Thank you again for a wonderful evening!
Fondly,
Tom and Judy Herdman
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12-2014 I wanted to write you a personal note to Thank you and your staff for the wonderful time we had at La Panetteria. The food was great, ambiance was fantastic, and the staff was attentive and accommodating. I've heard from my colleagues stating, "This is our best Holiday Party ever"! Thank you again for helping me plan and delivery our holiday celebration. We will definitely be back. |
Thank you for the wonderful food Italian food in the best Italian restaurant in Bethesda
We sent you more people from NCI!
We were in such a hurry, I did not give the driver his tip. I had it in cash, Please apologize. We will make it up for him next time, which it will be soon.I promise
Again thanks so much for a great food.
Hana
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We had a WONDERFUL time. The food and staff were amazing and very accommodating. Everyone raved about the party all weekend and even into today at work.
I will see you again because I am going to come have dinner there real soon.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!
Julia Becker
HVAC Concepts, LLC
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12, 2014 I just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you that the food was magnificent!! Everyone loved it and left none behind :) Hats off to your chef!
We even had a few Maggiano die-hards who felt that it was even better, the Mushroom Ravioli was my favorite. I believe you will have some new patrons after this luncheon.
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03/28/2015 I just want to thank you and the others at the restaurant for making our event this past Saturday a great time. The food and drink were enjoyed by all. Your staff was very attentive and the timing of the dishes was perfect. Thanks again for a job well done |
Thanks so much for a wonderful dinner experience tonight. The food was delicious and the service was amazing!
Kind Regards,
Yolanda Thomas, MPA
Consultant
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Thank you so much again. The party was a success. She was so surprised. Everyone, including myself was very impressed with the service that we received. The waiters were all superb, especially Stacy (I believe her name is). The food was fantastic and you were so accomodating. We REALLY appreciate everything. My mother will never forget this birthday, and I believe you have also created new customers that will continue to return.
Sincerely
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06/17/2014 Harry,
Thank you and thanks to your staff for a really wonderful lunch this past Saturday. You were so gracious as we began showing up half an hour before expected, occupied your main dining room for FOUR HOURS, loudly sang a custom-written song (several times; sorry other customers!), and probably didn't drink as much as you'd hoped. But please know we had an absolutely wonderful time, the service and the food were superb, and if we had to do it all again, would definitely turn first to La Panetteria. Again, thanks for making it such a wonderful reunion for 28 60- and almost 60-year olds.
Your new biggest fan,
Jane Verkouteren
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12/23/2013 We had a WONDERFUL time. The food and staff were amazing and very accommodating. Everyone raved about the party all weekend and even into today at work.
I will see you again because I'm going to come have dinner there real soon.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!
Julia Becker
HVAC Concepts, LLC
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March 28 2015 Harry,
I just want to thank you and the others at the restaurant for making our event this past Saturday a great time. The food and drink were enjoyed by all. Your staff was very attentive and the timing of the dishes was perfect. Thanks again for a job well done;
Cheers,
Bruce
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05/17/2015 Hello Harry,
I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for setting up our graduation dinner this past weekend. The room was beautiful, the food was delicious, and your staff did an incredible job. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience - it was a perfect way to end such an important day.
Thank you again,
Desiree
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