Corella Café and Lounge

Easily one of my favorite places to go. I believe this is a hotelLobby so there is so much space. I go often to get some work done, and it's perfect because you can get coffee or a meal. The coffee here is great. Also whenever I have gone the food and service has been great. If you're a wing person, they have really good wings. They also have really good French fries. Highly recommend.

I have to say, service was really fantastic and the ambiance is nice. Service was 5 stars. Food was 1/2 stars. We have been here for breakfast, had coffee and some of the pastries. It was overpriced for being very mediocre/dry. We also came for dessert. The churros tasted like old frying oil and the tres leches cake was dry. Unfortunately for such a nice ambiance, the food is not good.

This is such a lovely space. My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day cocktails after a dance lesson nearby. There were plenty of seats and tables available when we walked in. We sat at the bar and immediately received a menu. The bartender was friendly and attentive. I got a grapefruit cocktail with activated charcoal ice that slowly turned my drink black - so cool! My other beverage (a passion fruit cocktail) was also great. This could be a spot to dress up or dress casually - people were dressed both ways. We didn't try any food but what I saw looked good. You can't go wrong here!

Corella cafe has a beautiful interior that is so relaxing! I love having my coffee and croissant here while enjoying the peace and quiet despite being in the busiest area of Bethesda. The servers here are also chill and very friendly. They let customers enjoy and relax without disruption. I just wish they have more options in their menu that goes well with coffee.

Bland food and disappointing drinks. We visited Corella Cafe and Lounge on a Monday night, and it was about half full. The dining area has an eclectic array of stools and cushioned chairs sprawled around the central bar area. The design of the space is modern with a high ceiling. I ordered the smoked Manhattan to drink, the calamari as a starter, and the beyond burger as a main. The Manhattan was considerably worse than others I have tried because the additives did not complement the bourbon well. The calamari was average and was paired with a decent dipping sauce. The beyond burger was boring and fairly tasteless, and the fries were soft, thick, and under-seasoned. Overall, it was a disappointing experience at Corella Cafe and Lounge, and I wouldn't recommend dining or getting drinks here.

Happy Hour review4-7pm dailyDiscounted apps, $2 off cocktails, $3 off wineAmbiance was lovely and it was very lively for a Tuesday! Fatima was our bartender and was very helpful. I asked if the Old Fashioned was sweet and she let me try it. A few of their cocktails are on draft which is interesting and affords you the chance to try before you buy! I also tried the espresso martini (which is not my style!) which was much better than I thought it would be. The Serrano Manchego dip wasn't spicy and didn't arrive hot. She brought us a fresh one which was much hotter. But I would still have liked a little more kick! Needed more bread with that too. Parking under the hotel is a bit tricky and since I was there more than two hours it cost $11. Had it not been confusing to get back down to it I could have escaped with the two hour charge of $6. Public parking across the way would be easier and cheaper ($1.50 an hour!)

I walk by this place all the time am and always struck by how beautiful it looked. Finally came by for happy hour after work on a weeknight, and sure enough, the inside was just as I imagined, with an elegant, spacious dining area with floor to ceiling windows. Had to wait a while for service so just barely made the happy hour cutoff at 6:59 pm (ends at 7pm) due to all the waiting which I was a little upset by. Thankfully, our server told us since it was our first time here, they would make an accommodation and still let us have happy hour prices. We had the house beer for $5, fries $6, (which were delicious), and fried calamari $12 (I thought the calamari was a little small), overall pretty good for the price! Easy metro access.

I had my birthday dinner at Corella. Despite the fact that it was in the midst of the busy Christmas season, the staff took excellent care of my guests and me. The food was delicious, well-seasoned, served hot and quickly. I never knew quinoa could be so yummy. The drinks were top-shelf! We had several appetizers and entrees and everyone was satisfied. My guests ranged in age from 5-80 and we all left full and happy. The staff, especially Rechel, Javier, Kevin and Adam, made me feel like Queen for the Day. I'm looking forward to going back. I wonder if they'll notice if I have another birthday next month?

This place is a whole vibe. My server was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to offer an amazing experience. This has a variety of seating options, so if you need to have a place to chill, study, work, or be social, they have you covered. Public parking is directly across the street, so no major added expense there. I only tried their appetizer options, but they were tasty enough for me to be willing to come again for an entree. I'll be back!

First and foremost, Adam is an absolute gem! This man has the patience of a saint and the memory of an elephant (in the best way). Came here tonight (Friday later in the evening), and Adam was ridiculously attentive to all his patrons! Seriously...give this man a raise!All of my drinks were phenomenal. Had the Sparkling Sangria, Corella Old Fashioned (On Tap), and the Espresso Martini with an added shot of Baileys. I left the bar with a decent happy feeling after a looooong week!Had the charred artichokes appetizer and the bell pepper penne with pulled chicken. Both were phenomenal! The penne could have used more cheese, which I mentioned to Adam...this man went and got me more cheese!! Perfection!The Tres Leche (the spelling on the menu, so don't judge me) was okay, but having been stationed in SoCal, I've had better. Slightly on the dry side, but the presentation was lovely. I'm used to tres leches that is soaked. Overall, I highly recommend this spot!