https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/03/15/aventino-restaurant-review-mike-friedman/

The review in the Washington post says you need to speak with a raised voice. That means it’s loud

Aventino is one of the better (if not best) restaurants in downtown Bethesda. I did not find it too loud on either of my two visits.

Anonymous wrote:Melina or Julii at Pike and Rose.

Julii is great but it can get loud if that's a concern. Melina, especially if you request a booth or a table beyond the bar area, would be better. Both are delicious and the service has been great the few times I've been.

Melina or Julii at Pike and Rose.

It is hard to find a quiet restaurant these days. Persimmon does fit the bill- so does Matisse which is about 5 min from Bethesda in Friendship Heights.

Anonymous wrote:Rule out Aventino. Delicious but very very loud.

I was intrigued by Aventino review but hate noisy restaurants even more than ever.
I may give Persimmon another try. Only been once and was underwhelmed.

Rule out Aventino. Delicious but very very loud.

Persimmon on Wisconsin Avenue

Are there any new (or old) Bethesda restaurants you’d recommend for a nice birthday dinner for 4?
We haven’t been to a lot of places since the pandemic.
We like Jacques Bistro in Great Falls but can’t drive out there.
Maybe Bistro Provence?
It doesn’t have to be French but a bit special. And not exclusively seafood.
Also, not too noisy.