Best Historic Restaurants in North Bethesda

Cruz was our server, and we benefited from her extensive knowledge about the menu and food in general. She’s very pleasant, and she’s a foodie. It’s always nice to have a server who’s a foodie—not one who sheepishly says things, like “Oh, I don’t like seafood,” “I just eat fries,” or “I haven’t really tried anything here, but everyone orders the ___.” She recommended the mushroom ricotta dish, which we absolutely loved. It has a hint of sweetness that surprisingly ties together the mushrooms (noticed prized enoki in the mix), ricotta, and pine nuts. We used it to dip in our Margherita pizza… oh my gawd… the pizza is WONDERFUL. I am not a fan of most pizza because the sauce is never sweet enough, or the dough is soggy, or there’s too much cheese, or whatever. But, I ate half the pizza. The dough has the perfect chew and saltiness, the sauce is perfectly seasoned, and the cheese was just right. It’s up there with Andy’s to me. People need to keep me away from this pizza. Thanks for a great meal!

I had a wonderful experience at No Goodbyes. From the hostess stand, Hannah getting our drinks and food orders to the check part, service was fantastic. We were 3 in our party and we all ordered different things, the Caesar salad was fresh and had this amazing crunch. I ordered one of the pasta specials and it was creamy and indulgent. My friend was raving about the burger, definitely a must-have, specially when it comes with those addictive fries :-) And we really enjoyed the apple crisp dessert. Can’t wait to come back!

very lovely place. have been here couple times and last night was again a wonderful evening. very accommodating staff who paid attention to our notes that we needed room to accommodate a baby carriage. extremely fast bread service and lots of specials to choose from in addition to good solid menu. parking is a little limited on a crowded night but we were able to snag one of the last few spots. will definitely be visiting again.

Simply put a restaurant that cares! I made a special trip and went opening night due to following Matt on social media for a few years. From a distance he has always been personable, helpful, and fostered community. I’ve obtained all his products from cookbooks, kitchenware, seasonings, cooking classes, etc. The one thing that I haven’t tried yet was his actual cooking so I went to give it a shot. What I got was far more than I bargained for. Fraiche is bigger than the chef. The restaurant is ran by community. The hostess was welcoming, my waitress was very personable, what surprised me the most is I was CONSTANTLY checked on by multiple members of the wait staff and not in a negative or annoying way. You do NOT feel ignored! Many places can provide good food, not many places provide elite service, let alone in a new restaurant. The synchronous culture they’ve curated out the gate is to be applauded. Moving to the food… BRUH! I am as picky as it gets when it comes to food and there hasn’t been one place I’ve been where I’ve liked everything I’ve had. That streak ended yesterday! EVERY SINGLE DISH WAS A HIT! NO EXAGGERATION! I ordered: Chicken wings - seasoned and fried to perfection. Crispy, hot, juicy, flavorful. I had them dry and you can add buffalo or mumbo sauce and it adds another element. The chicken as a stand alone is a star, the sauce is a bonus. Honey butter cornbread- this was the one dish I thought wasn’t going to like because the first bite didn’t resonate with me. It had delayed flavor lol. Oh buddy it when it hits, it’s comes THROUGH! It is made with real corn and has a semi firm/spongy texture that absorbs the honey butter into its nooks and crannies and that’s where the flavor resides! That cornbread is made with love! Mac and Cheese - this was my 1/2 of my litmus test. Mac n Cheese can either make or break a dining experience for me. I don’t like overly creamy/saucy Mac n cheese… I need grandma’s thanksgiving style where the noodles ar

Lovely overall Indian dining experience with great service & charming ambience but some of the dishes weren't terribly flavorful and portions are small for the price.