Excellent ambience. Location advantage, close to Ashton tram station. Nicely maintained. Good , comfortable seating arrangements. Eyecatching murals and othe decorations. Extremely courteous and helpful staff. Authentic Indian cuisines with original taste available. Be it Punjabi, Gujarati or South Indian, all available. Great taste and affordable pricing. Fine dining is separated from Snacks section. Overall had a pleasant experience.

This was not a business built in a day ! It was built by a hard working family bringing something to the table in Tameside. Amazing food , amazing spices making vegetarian food exciting ! Staff are amazing it has a restaurant & venue room for parties or charity events ! Enjoy the pictures & go your self !

Second time going, love this place the staff are helpful and friendly, the food is out of this world and superb value for money. 100% recommendation this place everyday of the week

Amazing Food... Great Service.. Reasonably Priced.. well worth a visit..

Nice restaurant with a pleasant ambience. I enjoyed the food but certain dishes were not the way I remember them which is a personal opinion. Staff were friendly and service was good. Worth a visit!

Set menu available on Thursdays. Get any of a few dishes. Really good if you're not sure what to order. Really tasty. Staff are lovely.

I absolutely loved it. Everything about the experience was just spot on. The décor is great, the service was incredible and the starters were brought out also immediately. Most importantly the food was delicious and as a meat-eater, I didn't miss it at all. But the best was to come when the dessert was served. Between me and my family, we had about 6 different desserts and each one was phenomenal. PS. Order the crunchy okra and thank me later.

Excellent staff and a light airy atmosphere. Food was hot and delicious.

One of the better places to eat in the area, not just good for an Indian. Everything is good - the food, the decor, the ambiance, the service - it's a clean sweep of good. It's just missing that final sparkle that lifts a good place to a WOW place. They have an attached deli and their takeaway service is well run. Overall a satisfying experience.

Last visited: July 2023 I've now dined at Lily's a number of times. Quick service and the food is good. I don't normally head to a vegetarian restaurant.... in fact, this is the only vegetarian restaurant I regularly go to.

This place is atrocious. We asked for fresh,hot jalebis and they told us they were making them right now. But they lied to us, they were cold and looked like it was made days ago and smelled horrific. We called them to tell them how we felt and they started shouting at us and denying their mistake. They do not know how to talk to their customers. Their behaviour was disgusting towards us. They also started swearing at us and lying to us. We do not recommend anyone going to this place.

Being vegetarian, it's so lovely to go to a restaurant and to be able to choose absolutely anything from the menu and not just have a choice from a few dishes. So much choice that it took us a little while to make our decisions! But everything was absolutely delicious, especially the samosa chaat and the idli. We were really looking forward to coming here again and it didn't disappoint.

Fantastic place with authentic superb vegetarian food. They also have plenty of vegan options - just ask! The lady who served us was lovely and very helpful. Ask about the menu as they seem to really want you to enjoy what you order. The Punjabi samosas were the best I've had anywhere. The vegetarian Manchurian was sublime and super tasty. The two curries were also delicious (can't remember the names!). We even took home some sweets from the counter (see pic) as we we're too full and couldn't eat anything else. They are soon to open a more modern and what looks like more of a restaurant style less than a stone's throw away which should hopefully attract even more people to this amazing place than the current cafe style. We will definitely return!

Been coming to Lily’s for years and it’s always been great food and great service. They recently opened a new restaurant and it’s excellent. I loved the decor inside, way better than your average Indian restaurant. They’ve added an ice cream bar inside - they’re winning already! The staff were very organised and service was running smoothly. The menu has added a few extra dishes which is always a bonus. The restaurant is doing very well and seems to be fully booked everyday, so I would recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. The food was fab, I will always dine here. Definitely one of my favourite places to eat at.

Excellent Sunday breakfast! First time here and was impressed with the decor and service. Food was served quickly and was all fresh especially the coconut chutney! The breakfast is different every Sunday nice trick to keep you coming back for more ;) I def will Recommendation: try it!

Visited here for my best mate's birthday. Food was delicious, everything was fresh and nice. When we arrived the staff was friendly and welcoming . I really enjoyed every minute here. If you are looking for a place to eat then i highly recommend it , you wont regret it. As you can see from the photos, portions were great too .

Had a great evening celebrating my partners birthday here. Staff were friendly and attentive but not pushy, didn’t feel rushed at all. Food was amazing! Will definitely be back. Only slight negative is that the toilets could be cleaner.

Food is delicious. Also , the restaurant is connected to Indian shop where you can buy Indian greediness too. . I came with my family and really enjoyed the food . First time in Lily’s Indian restaurant and cutest little spot with amazing food. The staff made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experienc especially Mr. Declan

Always amazing food and great value. Real authentic Indian food.

We had Indian afternoon tea with a glass of prosecco. Everything was delicious. There was also a sign on our table saying there were allergies or intolerances. The staff were masked up and used gloves. The tables are well spread out. We will be going again to tackle the extensive menu which is either vegetarian or vegan. Before we we left the restaurant we called into the sweet shop next door which has a great selection of desserts, biscuits, samosas and bhaji. Very highly recommended.

Authentic Indian food.Loved the Masala Dosa.

Delicious food, excellent service & super friendly staff! Their food is full of flavour and it's reasonably priced. 100% recommend 👌🏼

We had a superb at this restaurant. We enjoyed the nice environment and the food. The waiters are super amiable. I’m content we eventually decided to visit this place.

Has been on my list to go to for ages and didn't disappoint. The food was delicious and well presented and the price was really reasonable. I will look forward to returning soon

Lovely curry dishes with just the right amount of seasoning. The house sizzler dish is a must try. Full covid compliance is observed, and staff are very courteous too.

Disappointing South Indian Fare at Lily's Restaurant Rating: ★★☆☆☆ I recently visited Lily's Restaurant with high hopes for a satisfying South Indian meal. While the starters, including the Gobi Manchurian, Papdi Chat, and Raj Kachori, were delicious and left a good first impression, the main courses failed to live up to expectations. We decided to try the Masala Dosa and Masala Oothappam based on their appealing texture, but unfortunately, they turned out to be quite disappointing. The taste fell short, making them barely eatable. It's surprising that a restaurant known for its flavorful chats and curries struggled with authentic South Indian dishes. Even the chutneys, a crucial accompaniment to these dishes, were lackluster. They lacked freshness and seemed to have been prepared well in advance, giving the impression that they were made a week ago. It's disheartening when a restaurant excels in certain areas but falters in others. While the starters at Lily's Restaurant were impressive, the subpar quality of the main courses and chutneys left a lot to be desired. It's important for a restaurant to maintain consistency across its menu, especially when it comes to regional specialties like South Indian cuisine. Given my experience, I would hesitate to recommend Lily's Restaurant for those seeking an authentic and enjoyable South Indian dining experience. However, I'm hopeful that they can address these issues and improve the overall quality of their offerings in the future.

Not been to a better Indian Vegetarian Restaurant than this. Firstly the decor and interior styling of this restaurant is on point. Subtle classical Indian music is played in the background to add to the vibrant atmosphere. The food came quickly and was presented well. Staff are polite and pleasant. The food was tasty and full of flavour. Reasonably priced. Would definitely bust again. I would strongly suggest pre book a table as this place is very busy.

Amazing vegetarian Indian restaurant and takeaway. Coming from an Indian Londoner (where we have thousands of Indian restaurants!), this is quite simply the best. I'm a meat eater and the good here beats the beat meat dishes in other Locations. The decor is modern, authentic and colourful. It has a much higher calibre of service, quality and atmosphere then your typical Indian restaurant. The only other restaurant on this level is Dishoom in Manchester Centre. The food was the quality. I recommend the Channa Masala & 4 Punjabi Purris. They are a different kind of flatbread then your used to, but very easy on the palate. There is so much vegetarian variety and the price is quite good. Its not overpriced and the portions are more then you'd expect for the average person. Parking can be found on its left side and its free if you eat in. Clean restaurant inside and out including the toilets. Quality food that's better then most Indian restaurants and helpful cheerful waiters. There is a deli at the front where you can order sweets or restaurant food to go. And has an amazing selection of small snacks. I definitely recommend this restaurant no matter if your a meat eater or never tried Indian food. This place makes the best Indian by Indians unlike most places that are not actually run by Indian person. Your getting real food at a great price.

Memorable. The food was top notch, believe me when I say it reminded me of home. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly. The ambience was very good and loved the mural on the wall by the bar. Can't believe it was my first time here; you guys are going to have a new regular!

Beautiful Indian and Indo-Chinese food. Manchester's best Indian restaurant? I've been visiting Lily's for years and since it got a facelift at the new site, it's even better! It might be vegetarian but no one could eat here and feel like they've missed out on something.

All vegetarian Indian food lovers, in fact any one who likes Indian food needs to try this place once. I eat meat and enjoy it but here the food isn't just good but..., the food is just good. The take away deli (thank goodness in Covid Times) is light airy, efficient and inviting so do not be surprised to be spending more than you intended. Staff are attentive, helpful and welcoming. Parking can be a bit exciting but never mind. PS if you don't want to or don't mind waiting, order from online first then go buy the extras!

Thank you Lily’s!! First time we ordered from you, and had very high expectations based on recommendations and reviews. Our expectations were EXCEEDED. Delicious. Meat eater, veggie, or vegan - it doesn’t matter. If you love flavourful, authentic Indian food, this is THE place. The best Indian restaurant in Ashton hands down (and not just amongst veggie restaurants). Maybe the best in Manchester.

Food is Great, Friendly Staff and quick service too. A vast variety of savouries.. Except finding the car park, the rest is Great!

It's a fairly regular haunt. The food is top notch, with a great variety. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. I think their thali nights are still the best thing they do, as well as they pau bhaji.

Food was amazing, hot and fresh out of the kitchen. Arrived in a timely manner and the servers were happy to help we any questions being a vegetarian restaurant. I gave the atmosphere 3 stars due to it being really quiet as it was only us in there. Only real complaint is parking is non existent.

Always a pleasure to eat at Lilly’s. Special mention to our waiter yesterday who always makes you feel welcome and serves with a smile. Proper service as it should be.

Edited: Visited few more times mainly for the lunch time. The starters Punjabi samosa chat and onion bajji is still my favourite and sufficient quantity. For Dosa the sambar is can’t say South Indian style taste but sweeter. Service is always top level and very quick. I would recommend mostly for starters. Visited 1st time for dine in and ordered few North Indian items (few of my friends tried South Indian dosa with sambar and responded negatively) Punjabi samosa, sev puri, Mumbai sandwich, garlic naan with paneer butter masala. The taste is awesome and it is served very hot & quickly. We usually buy the Punjabi samosa and other snacks items in that shop. Recommend.

Good place to eat in.very nice employees.overall great place to dine in if you are a vegeterian.

Great food, service and ambiance

I love this place, advertised as vegetarian cuisine but most dishes are actually vegan. Make sure you book as it’s always busy, lunchtime and evening meals. Great staff, friendly and knowledgeable. I have two negatives, the menu is overwhelming, so much choice but if you are unsure about any dish, the staff can guide you. My second negative is the limited time for use of the table, up to two hours. They are so busy with customers that it has to be managed somehow but sometimes I would love to just sit and soak up the atmosphere. There’s a handy shop attached where you can buy take away to warm up at home. On Thursdays only they have a handy platter of the popular dishes (it changes weekly) I found it great value and helped with the overwhelming menu choice I mentioned earlier. Vegan, vegetarian or carnivore, go there you will love it and there’s also a well stocked bar. Enjoy, I may see you there soon.

The two dishes I had (one was Bhel Puri) were amazing but the meat eater didn't like hers. Ce la vie!

Extensive menu conveniently divided into various headings. Food was very very tasty. Really efficient ordering and food cake really quickly even when we were a large group. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Offered to pack up remaining food to take home. My son who is not usually that keen on vegetables said it tasted amazing. Well definitely tell others about it and will definitely be back again soon.

We came here as group of 6 and really enjoyed our time! The decor is lovely, comfortable seating, lovely and efficient staff. We were of course really impressed with the food! We are a table that has a different spice tolerance, it was amazing that we could adjust the masala dosa for each person's preference. Definitely try some desserts, they were all very yummy! Will be coming back again, at least for a quick visit to grab some Indian sweets that they sell at the entrance of the restaurant!

First visit today! Me husband and 4 year old nephew We asked for recommendations from our table server The lady recommended too much food The curry was not nice at all She recommended channa paalak It didnt taste fresh The chaat papri was amazing which i chose myself! Punjabi samosas not fresh again Chips were yum Paneer sizzler was nice but really should have gone for potato sizzler For family of 3 she did recommend way too much Choose your own dishes as ones she said were tasteless Best were chaat papri and sizzler Paid 60 pounds for 2 people To be honest price was bit steep!

Nice and hygienic place. Indian food test good. Most of staff are good and some are like “ok, why are you calling me?” Which is spoiled the mood. And careful with the bill price , they will charge £1 to £2 more.

Good food

Love the bengan bartha and the somosas. Top customer service and good food.

5* best food in north west

Looks good

Such a hidden gem, beautiful decor and great service. The food is the most authentic Indian cuisine I have had in the UK with options you don't usually find. All vegetarian menu and vegan options, I would say it's very affordable compared to other restaurants. Also love the adjoining shop with traditional sweets. Will definitely be back!

Excellent food with an amazing price. Incredible range of vegan options to choose from!

snacks are terrible standard, new owners taken over i think kachori, dhokla, potato and vegetable petis etc. standard has gone done immensely. Only samosas were good

Always enjoy a visit to Lily's. We love vegetarian Asian cuisine but we are NOT veggies. The staff and service here are excellent and there is a great variety of food to choose. Even if you love meat it is well worth a visit.

Brilliant restaurant with a passion for authentic Indian food and great customer service. The many had many options, all vegetarian with clearly marked vegan options. The staff are great and helpful and food arrives freshly prepared and tasty. We had some onion nhs jus and samosas, an Uttapam, Goni Manchurian and Bryiani rice. The restaurant is easy to find and there is parking available in the ASM shop next door.

No spices in sambar and sauces are just tasteless

Food portion is very small According to price. They even charge for disposable when we take takeaway.they charge for pickle &green chilli.in short they want money to give tissues as well

Food is alright but small quantity.they greedy for make money back they greedy

Never lets me down

Love Lily's. They always do their best to cater for dietary requirements with a friendly attitude. The food is good. It’s clean. What more is there to say... oh yeah, loads of vegan options!

Delious vegetarian food. It is worth booking as it can be quite busy at time. Toddler and child friendly too.

Superb in every way 👍

Wonderful as always

Lovely food, ambience and staff, plus it's vegetarian - a firm favourite, and the new restaurant is so much nicer and more comfortable than the old one. The memorably named signature sweet Tripti Bogh is delicious and definitely worth trying!

Fab food

Great vegetarian food

Wonderful, authentic, fabulous service, would absolutely recommend!

Excellent food and service, you must visit this place

Appears to have recently changed management and now nowhere near as good as it was. Bland, undercooked food. Naan's not very well made. Raw garlic in my dish, not many authentic flavours I could notice. Such a shame as used to be excellent 😫

Great food and service

The food are super nice and friendly staff. The design of the place is so pretty too.

Absolutely delicious authentic vegetarian food bursting with flavour. The menu had a very large selection and the drinks were also appetising. I especially loved the papri chaat! Beautiful decor and the most interesting artwork as well as very good service. I really enjoyed my meal there.

Always great food staff are nice lots of vegan options and what’s not vegan can be made vegan highly recommended

Loved it, place really nice , great menu, food amazing , 1st of what will be many visits

The food is food is tasty, flavoursome and I believe, authentic. We ordered three starters and shared them between two. We didn't have dessert but instead chose some kulfi from the deli in the way out. I can't wait to go again!

Khan and samosa were really great. Good vegetarian and vegan options available

I don't know why I didn't write a proper review the first time I rated Lilly's! This is my favourite place to eat in Ashton. The food is incredible. I might go down now actually. I can never get enough of their patisserie.

Friendly staff. Menú maybe is too big, which makes difficult to choose specially for those without a lot of experience in this kind of cuisine. Staff friendly suggested a few plates that were very good and tasty. Place is clean and tidy.

I love this place! Great food, great service in the restaurant and the takeaway shop attached. Papdi chat particularly tasty!

Great choice of vegan and vegetarian Indian food. All tastes great at reasonable prices. The service is also very good. Been several times and always look forward to going back

One of the best vegetarian Indian restaurant. A bit pricey but it worth every penny. The staff is very efficient and friendly . The upgrade is noted.

Excellent meal, lots of flavours. Staff very helpful and police.

Lovely place, the food is always amazing and the staff are really friendly and helpful.

Probably the best Indian vegetarian food and drink you are going to get this side of the Indian border. Don't wait. I went with my parents just for afternoon snacks, samosa, dokra, masala mogo. If only all Indian restaurants tasted this good.

Lovely takeaway meal