Good mid-priced French, Italian or Mediterranean Restos from Bethesda to Upper NW

[mansfield]

We are new and in the Chevy Chase DC area. My inlaws are coming for their 1st visit. My MIL is a bit limited in her food likes, although she is an excellent cook, etc. Her favorites are french and italian restos. I would prefer to stay north of Georgetown/Dupont if possible, and Bethesda would be great. Thanks in advance.

[ktmoomau]

Another vote for Dino!

[VaPaula]

We just had a really good meal at Lavandou, also Cleveland Park. Provencal cuisine, really great service, too.

[imfred]

Le Zinc on Macomb St. is excellent!

[flobow]

Le Chat Noir just below Mazza Gallerie on Wisconsin is very good French.

[Jeserf]

I would say Dino or Lia's (Chevy Chase). I think Dino has better food, but Lia's is a little more "upscale" in decor, and also a little less.....intimidating (?) to those who aren't as adventurous. It's very good food - both places are, just in a different way.

[bcarter3]

Brasserie Monte Carlo in Bethesda is charming. Every meal I've had there has been excellent.

http://www.brasseriemontecarlo.com/in...

[cambridgeMike]

dino would be a great pic for an italian restaurant. cleveland park is very easy to get around and not far at all from CC

[dining with doc]

2nd Dino for Italian
Le Ferme is a nice country French restaurant in Chevy Chase
Bistro Du Coin is a French Bistro in dupont circle are
Mussel Bar is a Belgian bistro mussel restaurant in Bethesda
Le Mannequan Pis is a belgian bistro in Olney