Special Occasion Restaurants

When you visit The Pink Bicycle Tea Room you will have a rare tea party experience. Tea flows in abundance in an atmosphere of true comfort. Treat yourself to a cup of Tea that will never run empty & you will receive the added bonus of a friendly home feeling; infused with excellent food and service in charming surroundings.

Since 1993, La Panetteria Ristorante has been a traditional, family-owned and operated Italian restaurant located in downtown Bethesda. Argentina’s culinary landscape, heavily influenced by Italian cuisine, showcases beloved staples such as pizza and pasta alongside the famous Argentine meat. Chef and owner, Hector Playuk, under his stewardship, the restaurant continues its commitment to delivering an authentic Italian-Argentinian dining experience that blends the rich heritage of both cultures.

This is a tea tasting room. You come to try tea, either via our flights, kyusu, gongfu, and flowering tea pot services or through cups/pots in store. Our goal is to teach you about your tea and help you find a tea that is right for you. Below you will see under service, three areas available for reservation. Our library is for larger parties (5 or more), our map room for parties of 2-6 and our tea shop is the general floor area that has a few tables but will also have the general shopping traffic in the shop. Please …