$$$$ • Spanish • Bethesda / Chevy Chase
Where do I begin? Corella is located off of the lobby of the AC Hotel in Bethesda. The interior is nice. Super large ornate chandeliers hang from the ceiling, very cute outdoor and indoor seating. There is a large bar in the middle of the room where most patrons sat. My friend and I decided to sit at one of the plush sofa tables off to the side of the bar.
Right away the bartender, Adam came over to give us menus and ask about drinks. I ordered a glass of Cava and my friend the avectini. We placed a few dishes to order (calamari, quesadilla & paella) and we were off to a good start.
Things got off the rails a little bit after. Once our food came out, we began to dig in. All of it very delicious (Definitely order the paella). However, as we were dining and chatting a homeless man approached our table and began to harass me. I asked him to walk away but did not feel safe at all as he walked to the seating in the lobby and stared at me from across the room. I give large kudos & appreciation to Adam for coming over to make sure I was okay and for getting staff to come. He is a gem. One of his coworkers though, is not. I wish I would’ve gotten his name; however while Adam was off getting some help, the gentleman came to the table and asked if we needed anything. I said no and if people were allowed to just walk in. He made a snarky remark to me with a tone before even inquiring about my question saying that the establishment is a hotel and anyone can walk in. Luckily Adam walked over and stated I had been harassed hence my question. The other gentleman proceeds to now become apologetic and say he didn’t know (because Adam backed me up)
Adam doted on us the entire night after. Making sure we felt okay and even standing beside me when the guy re-entered the hotel. Again, I can’t sing his praises enough. This establishment could be great if it were not for the allowance of homeless people to enter and harass its patrons. Can’t say I’ll be back.
