One of my favorite places! The beer garden is lovely in the warm weather and with heaters if its not too windy (after Nov 1). The pizzas are all amazing. Great happy hour as well. And the Loft changes theme every 3 months which is awesome! Might want to make a reservation, but we go for lunch or dinner Mon-Wed and have never needed one.

We went to the above location, Havana 151. The food was phenomenal. I loved the whipped feta appetizer beyond words can express. The atmosphere/location was a one of kind type of place and worth every second experiencing this. The service was lacking as we were our server's only table and she kept forgetting about us. We spoke to the manager, John, who was professionally, understanding, and sympathetic to the extent of the issues. He is the only reason I gave 5 stars, because this really put a damper on our meal until we spoke to him. Highly recommend this place it is a really really cool experience and worthwhile.

This place had ultimate romantic, mysterious and luxurious vibes. Perfect for date night. Very sexy ambiance. We dined at Velvet and Rye for a girls night. Definitely Snapchat/IG worthy - not the bathroom though. Was hoping to catch a great selfie in there but was disappointed that it was basic. Service - great! He understood that we were there to catch up and talk. He didn't bother us, knew when to arrive and didn't pressure us to hurry up. Food - delicious! Ordered Spinach and artichoke dip, parm chicken wings, lasagna and cannolis for desert. The wings sucked. It came out way too fast, so it wasn't hot and lacked taste. I wouldn't order it again. It seemed like one of those orders that the kitchen made a mistake and was just waiting for someone to order then to hand it off and not waste the food. Everything else was rich in texture and flavor. Drinks - cute and picture worthy. Tasted great. Price - everything was expensive, but it's the price you pay for the experience. Two apps, two entrees, two sangrías, a pitcher of sangria, two deserts ended up at $150 pre tax. Definitely recommend trying. Even if it pushes the bank a little. It's the experience you're paying for.

We booked 2 tables online for our daughter's birthday on a Sunday evening. We were on time and seated right away. We were upstairs - Havana themed restaurant. The decor and atmosphere were top notch. Limited vegetarian options but the Eggplant Parmesan was the best one we have ever had. Waiters were overwhelmed from time to time forgetting about us, but it wasn't a big deal. They had a dedicated parking lot.

Outstanding!! This gem (Havana 151)is located on the secnd floor of the building with an absolutely charming decoration. Food was great but service did not match the venue and the menu and hope it improves to the matching level.

Lena's was amazing! The fact that the venue has 3 different bars/restaurants with 3 different themes in the same building is insane! We had dinner at The Loft Velvet & Rye. The Aesthetics of this place were captivating! Literally, the name explained everything. There was velvet everywhere! With gold trims. Very upscale, chic modern 70s feel. It's super sexy. A date night, birthday party killer! Every from the exclusive menu, to the live band in front of you adding a vibe to the ambience, to the phenomenal customer service. Lena's is hands down one of the best restaurant/lounges in the DMV area! I recommend any of the 3 venues depending on the event. The Loft is definitely one of the best for a bday. Mike, our server had the best hospitality I've seen in some time. He deserves to be recognized. Thank you for the experience Lena's! -Happy customer

Their service isn’t as good as before. I am not sure if their management has changed but the atmosphere feels different and the food quality went down. I loved their pasta always but this time, the chicken was so cold and it seemed like it was still frozen. Pizza was okay. It was better before. Because this restaurant is our go to restaurant in our neighborhood, I am pretty disappointed. The table was so dirty and it was not wiped. Out door seating is really dirty. I wish they do better job taking care of the atmosphere as they used to. Parking is not good, very small and limited. There is parking behind the neighborhood if you are driving to this place. Nice neighborhood so after having the meal, you can have nice walk around the neighborhood.

We had some friends that came in to town Whom made reservations here. There are different areas with different theme. The area we were in was the oasis area. Which is an outdoor massive tent. I was really pretty there almost like a lil wedding reception look to it. Though they don’t have bathrooms in there you have to leave the tent and walk around the corner and go in their main building to use the bathroom. As for the food it smelled really good. But was mediocre at best.

I had an awesome experience at Lena's in Alexandria. The atmosphere was beyond fabulous. From the Velvet room, the drinks and the food was scrumptious. Their parmesan wings was so delicious. I order the burger and it was good to. Great place for date night and parking is very limited so travel early and make reservations before walking in. experience

Havana 51 exceeded my expectations! The ambiance, food, and music transported me to a unique experience. Katie, our server, added warmth with her friendly demeanor and a touch of personalized service, offering a unique salad presentation. The Shirley Temple was the best I’ve ever had. My friend and I enjoyed ourselves very much making our reunion truly memorable. Can't wait to return!

Ordered the garlic bread (delicious, light and fluffy texture with a meaty marinara dipping sauce,) a pizza (husband thought it was well made and tasty,) a BELT sandwich with garlic parmesan fries (also yummy,) and my kid had chicken strips (the chicken was of better quality than most restaurants kid menu option, which I appreciated.) I also ordered a strawberry lemonade. Overall, I feel like everything was well made and fairly priced, except for the beer my husband ordered. I felt like that was a smidge higher than expected, but not far off. I would recommend this place and would eat here again. It's approximately 2ish blocks from the Braddock Rd Metro stop.

Great quality cheese and prosciutto. Chicken parm was phenomenal. Pizza was great too, but the meatball topping was just alright. Slightly pricey and I thought I was in DC when I got the check, however I will be coming back for sure

very beautifulllll place! food was great, service was great, definitely recommend!!! nothing but great vibes. they also have their own free parking area right in front, just have to go through the 711

The restaurant was impressively tidy, with a friendly and knowledgeable server. He went a step further by giving me some recommendations on the menu and also explained how much I would enjoy the restaurant's ambiance. The setup was perfect, albeit the parking was a bit challenging due to the high number of people seeking service. Nevertheless, the restaurant is amazing, and I will definitely go back. I highly recommend trying the chicken, Alfredo.

I visited Havana 151 (Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza and Tap) on Friday, January 26th to celebrate my best friend's birthday over dinner. Lena's is highly praised for its decor and vibe, and rightfully so. The restaurant looked amazing thanks to the hard work of their designers. The Experience: Unfortunately, I can only give this establishment high praise to a certain extent. I made reservations for us, so there was no wait. We were seated at a large table that could comfortably accommodate six people, despite there being only two of us. Our server, Brian, was extremely inattentive. It took a very long time for him to return after bringing water to our table to take our food and beverage order. Whenever he was present, he would leave dirty dishes and trays from other tables on our table. I had heard good things about Lena's celebrating birthdays, so I mentioned it was my best friend's birthday when making the reservation. However, aside from the host asking us both whose birthday it was, there was no further acknowledgement. The restaurant was very loud, so we ended up sitting right next to each other. The Food: We ordered their house cabernet sauvignon, a peach sangria, wings as an appetizer, two orders of fries, and two wood-fired pizzas. The wings were just okay. The fries were excessively oily, and we were charged $7 for one order and $8 for the other. The pizzas, which they are supposedly known for, were extremely underwhelming. My friend ordered the Di Carne, and I ordered the Sausage & Peppers. It took over 30 minutes for our pizzas to arrive, and when they did, they were soggy. Frankly, my pizza tasted like a frozen Red Baron pizza that had been in the freezer for too long. I was greatly disappointed with the entire experience, considering the price and the effort put into the decor. I have no intention of going back and do not recommend it.

A trip to Havana, no passport needed! This is a review of the upstairs dining room(s) at Lena's, currently (and hopefully forever) decorated and furnished as an elegant Cuban supper club called Havana 151. We ordered from Lena's extensive lunch menu (which is also available upstairs). Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. Our server, Katie, was engaging and knowledgeable. We will be back for lunch (on Wednesdays, when Katie is on duty), and for dinner, when they have Havana-influenced specials. Highly recommend.

This is my second visit at this restaurant, and it will probably be my last. First of all, as you can see by the pictures, the restaurant is completely empty, but they sat us at this little small table where the food couldn’t even fit on the table. I asked to sit at another table and was offered a similar table in a different location. Secondly, none of the food that we ordered came out as a complete meal. They served our meals separately and some items on the plate was cold and had to go back to the kitchen. I am not sure why the service was so bad because as you can see, the place is completely empty. The manager came over to our table and I expressed my disappointment in the service. He blamed it on the kitchen location, and a lack of communication between staff members. Not a reasonable excuse. The constellation prize was more excuses and free desert. 😳

Visited Lena’s for Valentine’s Day and I’m so glad we did! From the music to the food everything was perfect. The ambiance at the Velvet lounge is really beautiful. I wish their waiting area was a little bigger and I wish the velvet couches were a little more firm. Other than that everything is top notch. Parking is really easy as they have an attendant guiding you. Will definitely come back!

Dined here for Sunday brunch twice and enjoyed both times. The mixed drinks were decent but the food is excellent. My favorite is the grilled Caesar salad. The calamari does include fried peppers, which is just filler cause it always goes to waste. The decor and ambiance are very sophisticated and classy. On my birthday they allowed me to choose any dessert item so that was a nice touch. I’d certainly come back and recommend. However, be warned that parking here is horrendous.

Our office party was in the Loft, and we very much enjoyed their "Velvet & Rye" renovation. Their margherita and chicken-calabrese ranch pizzas are amazing. The drinks menu is extensive and includes non-alcoholic options. The servers were attentive and very gracious. I plan to come back with my wife for a quiet date sometime soon!

This review is based on the the loft at Lena’s and not wood fired pizza. Food - tasty ravioli but I would of personally preferred more dishes that were not pasta or pizza but I get it’s an Italian restaurant. Experience- the low sitting couch had a lot of crumbs and it was way to close to the table to sit properly without the guests physically moving the table. I saw the couple next to us do this as well. Honestly if you are sitting on the couch it’s not a great experience but I didn’t because I know my boyfriend hates it. There is no back support! Service- professional, prompt, and nice. Atmosphere- yeah, it’s basically summer but they still had a winter and dark vibe. I would recommend making it more refreshing and cool. It was an experience but yeah it was just heavy, dark and poor lighting. It was decent but it has room for improvement for me to offer to go back upstairs.

The Havana 151 experience at Lena’s was amazing! The rum punch for 2 and the hangar steak were a hit! Definitely coming back for more guac and tropical salsa. The plantain chips sent it over the top. Every experience there has been amazing! Give it a try! The Yates know what it takes to run an amazing restaurant. From service to atmosphere to food, I haven’t been let down. Get there and enjoy a night out!!

Nice spot for brunch! Not busy at 1230 on a Sunday. The pizza crust was great and the sauce that comes with the garlic parmesan wings is tasty. Will be back to see the loft and try some beers. Great location just off the metro!

Lena’s is absolutely beautiful inside! We love the Velvet and Rye lounge. The food is also delicious- their pizzas and pasta are highly recommended by me. On Wednesdays they have half price bottles of wine! (Just make sure your waitress remembers to discount it on the bill.) Both times I’ve gone, the service is a little bit slow- but overall it’s a fun and nice place for dinner and groups if you are not in a rush.

Had a fantastic experience at Lena’s]. Katie's service was excellent, and my friend and I loved the delicious food, unique theme, and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Dinner on the patio, the portions were huge - we had the eggplant parm with spaghetti and the penne Ala vodka with chicken. Both entrees were huge and delicious. Lots of leftovers to take. Must have is the garlic bread - toasted just right, soft and flavorful. Had an appetizer of the marinated olives, also tasty and plentiful. Food was all excellent, drinks not so much. Cocktails were weak and had no flavor. Room for improvement. There is a second restaurant upstairs, Havana 151 which can be accessed via the back door which is directly across from the parking lot in the back. Will definitely return to try that one which supposedly has music on Thursday nights. Would have given 5 stars if the drinks were better...

Everything about our dinning experience from start to finish was great! There were no issues or extra steps of contacting the sales department nonsense for my party of 12. I was able to book online without issue. We arrived and were seated promptly. We were wowed from the elevator throughout the dinning area. The space is beautifully designed. Our server was Jennifer and she was so friendly and personable and got all 12 drink and food orders correct. I got the chicken parmigiana and the frozen lemoncello swirl and they were both delicious! I am looking forward to dinning again there soon!

Came to Lena's for brunch on a Saturday. We were asked if we had a reservation even though there was no one in the outdoor seating called the oasis. Our party of 5 was given a table immediately anyways. The atmosphere of the outdoor oasis was very relaxing, under a canopy with fans, plants, and drapery. The server was great. Food and drinks came pretty quickly for the most part. I ordered the berries and cream French toast. The compote was tangy and the filling was a sweet tangy cream cheese based icing. Additionally, I tried the di carne pizza, which was awesome. Just the right topping to crust ratio. I had 2 single espressos which were divine. I included a picture of the eggs Benedict and omelets with potatoes that my friends tried out. Now, let me discuss the downside to the restaurant that would keep me from returning frequently. The prices. French toast ($16.50), carne pizza 10" ($19), single shot of espresso- espresso only no milk ($4.50), the mimosa is $9 and then $5 after you order the first. $40 for one person to eat brunch without alcohol. I could understand these prices for dinner and their food is delicious. However, the ingredients being used are cheap, a small pizza should not be $19 and French toast (aka 4 slices of bread) should not be nearly $17. I can have a latte for $4.50, but here I only get the espresso. So, while the food was pretty good and the atmosphere was nice I would likely return for dinner as they charge the same during this time. Brunch was not worth the price tag.

We happened upon Lena’s during a visit to DC as it was on our Metro route. This is one of the most incredible dining experiences we’ve ever had. And I do mean “experience.” I thought it was a simple restaurant but the 1920’s theme was simply amazing. The food was spectacular and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. Would highly recommend checking it out - especially at night when the full experience is in view.

We had such a great time celebrating our girlfriends birthday! I am absolutely in LOVE with the Velvet & Rye theme and the food and drinks were incredible! Our server Alina was the BEST… she made so many great recommendations, and walked us through all of the different menus we had to choose from! I can’t wait to bring my husband for dinner this weekend!!!!!