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Cesco Trattoria


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
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4.0 of 5 stars 14 ratings
14 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#5 of 141 restaurants in Bethesda
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: €20-35 ($28-$50)

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5 of 5 stars
djsabra   7 contributions
Springfield, VA
Apr 30, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We had a birthday dinner for a friend of mine who lives in Maryland. She picked it out because it was "between" where she lives and the Northern Virginians that came. We loved EVERYTHING about this place! First of all they have Valet parking for only $5 which is a bargain in that area. Then the appetizers were awesome, I... more

Excellent
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5 of 5 stars
p5mela   11 contributions
Raleigh, NC
Apr 20, 2009

Excellent food and service. Was not disappointed. Was not rushed. I had a caesar salad, capellini pomodoro and tiramisu. more

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5 of 5 stars
Tripfantastic   27 contributions
Atlanta
Mar 31, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband had gone to Cesco five years ago and we recently revisited it - two nights in a row! It was the BEST northern Italian restaurant I'd been to in a very long while. My husband had fond memories of it, from the food to the staff. We both had red snapper cooked to perfection in parchment, accompanied by... more

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5 of 5 stars
foodieBethesda   1 contribution
bethesda
Jan 18, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Because it is always great. We want to tell the world about this place .. it is that good. Servers are knowledgable and guide you through the menu. Food is outstanding and the prices are a real value. Incredible wine list ! ! ! ! more

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1 of 5 stars
Geldolph   2 contributions
McLean, Virginia
May 11, 2008

We went here for Mother's Day and it was a disaster. The food was lousy and service was dreadful. My wife had to send back her dish (lamb tenderloin) because it was inedible, and the rest of the food was barely tolerable. Everything was oversalted to compensate for the lack of flavor. They had the nerve to charge $40 a... more

A rip off
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1 of 5 stars
bmont22   5 contributions
Hoboken, NJ
Feb 29, 2008

I went with a bunch of friends who live in the area. It's a bad sign when NOTHING on the menu sounds appetizing. Then the waiter comes over and recites about 20 "specials". We wanted an appetizer to share with the table and he suggested the pasta sampler, again, not on the menu (no price) When we got the check,... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 17, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

A nice dinning place, more affordable compared to Morton. The service is very good. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 29, 2008

It was pretty good. Went there for a lunch. Was told by my former boss that PIs at NIH take visiting scientists here... more

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5 of 5 stars
DubiousTwo   1 contribution
Bethesda
Aug 16, 2007

Go to Cescos if you want to have a fantastic, unrushed meal. Go for one of the specials listed by the waiters. If you are a fish lover, the grilled fish is great; if you are a meat lover, the pork chop, veal, and sausage dishes are beautifully prepared. The pasta dishes are uniformly wonderful. The waiters are extremely professional.... more

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5 of 5 stars
FS_Aaron   1 contribution
Windhoek, Namibia
May 15, 2006

My wife and I had our wedding dinner at Cesco, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The manager was incredibly personable and very willing to work with us. They had an excellent selection of Italian red wines, and while all dishes were excellent, the lamb is perhaps the best meal I've had in my entire life. And it was... more

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Cesco Trattoria Address

4871 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: 301-654-8333
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.