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Lilia

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Converted auto-body shop offering wood-fired Italian fare, housemade pastas, and cocktails. People often mention pasta, dishes, delicious, Lilia, reservation, good, service, great, Italian, dish,


Address

567 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Website

www.lilianewyork.com

Contact

(718) 576-3095

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 4 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 4 to 9:30 PM
  • Monday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 4 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 Tita V. 1 year ago on Google
    Lilia is sadly a miss for us. With the difficulty of getting a reservation and a price tag for what we paid ($100 a head), I’d expect the food to be better. The only 2 dishes we like were mussels and spaghetti pine nuts with a hint of lemon. If we were to come back we would order these two dishes again. 3 out of 6 dishes were very very nutty and we wished that the server would have suggested something different to balance it out. The squash texture was interesting but missing flavors and so did the gnocchi, even though the pasta was cooked very well. The lamb steak had interesting flavors with celery heart but we didn’t enjoy it. We were recommended to share 5-6 dishes between the 2 of us and it was definitely too much food. 4-5 dishes with 1 dessert would have been better for us. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staffs for a date night. Really wanted to like this place more ……
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike O. 2 months ago on Google • 291 reviews New
    How to get a reservation: check Resy if there aren’t any available, find the date you want and click notify me. I called and they found a spot that day but the Resy gets you on stand by. The display and vibes of Lilia is top notch. Service is the best, the waiters make every dish sound phenomenal! The food was good but in my opinion overrated. We went for my wife’s bday! She was really excited! The waiter was the best, he made every dish we asked about more appealing. We got prushutto, mozzarella app, the jewel salad for apps. All of it was great. Our main, the Mafaldini and the Ricotta gnocchi were good but we had really high expectations. Wifey wasn’t a fan of the Mafaldini she felt like it didn’t have enough flavors so we swapped. The deserts were amazing!!! The olive oil cake and the fancy lemon ice. They are known for olive oil ice cream but the machine was being repaired. They gave a candle for her bday over all great experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael J. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the best pasta I’ve had in NYC, the Agnolotti was absolutely to die for. Nice interior, great service, tasty cocktails and world class pasta dishes. Tricky to get reservations sometimes but it’s well worth the effort, will be going back again and again.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha P. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything was absolutely delicious! I would recommend coming with an empty stomach or have at least one other person with you to try a few of the different dishes. The wait staff was extremely knowledgeable of the dishes and had great recommendations. Also, I thought the cocktails were well worth the price. If I'm going to pay $10+ for a cocktail with dinner, I want it to be worth it and these definitely were. And the attention to detail made the drinks even better. The food was fantastic and we could tell that a lot of thought went into crafting the dishes. Would highly recommend getting the foccacia and the mozzarella bread was to die for! Of course, the pasta dishes were cooked to perfection and had the perfect amount of sauce. I didn't find myself having to search for more sauce to eat with my pasta. And finally, the Italian Job and apple crostata were an excellent way to round out a yummy meal! All in all, 10/10 would recommend.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa O. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a delicious dinner here! PLENTY of vegetarian options and they were all fantastic. My favorite dish was actually the “cocktail snack” Roasted Garlic Scape Focaccia, Green Garlic Butter. Everyone working there was helpful and nice, too. Lilia will definitely be on my list of places to go for a special dinner! Just make sure to make your reservation well in advance.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky C. 8 months ago on Google
    Had an outstanding time here! Tried Misi a few weeks ago and was slightly underwhelmed but Lilia was 10/10. Sat outside on the patio, great service. Waiter recommended ordering 2-3 dishes per person and that ended up being perfect. Appetizers - don’t skip the cacio e Pepe fritelle or the focaccia. Little gem salad & grilled artichokes were okay, loved the clams. For pastas we tried the gnocchi, agnolotti & Mafaldini. The agnolotti was definitely the stand out, such a unique flavor. We were too full for dessert so will have to come back
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Amy D. 11 months ago on Google
    I was lucky enough to get a last minute reservation here on the last day of our vacation. We started with the fresh mozzarella on sourdough. The cheese had the most divine texture, it was so soft and went so nice with the crusty bread. The oven baked shrimp were massive and so flavourful. Slightly messy to eat but they gave you a wet towel to clean your hands after. I had heard that Lilia served the best pasta in the city. I had their ravioli, which I found disappointing. They were so small with a minuscule amount of filling. I also wish there was more of a sauce instead of just butter. We had their soft serve ice cream for dessert. The chocolate was great but the vanilla was watery, they did take that off of our bill. Great service and atmosphere.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dolly P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was heavenly, portions were good and they had many vegetarian options. Deserts were awesome. Must visit place. Required reservations about a month in advance but you can find place at the bar if you can get in the line early
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Spectacular. Everything. The service was so good. Friendly, professional, prompt. The atmosphere was modern, comfy, clean. The food simply stunning. Highest quality, expertly prepared and plated. Delicious and filling. I was so full. Can not wait to come back soon. Truly memorable meal. So good. I am kinda speechless bcuz everything was so on point. Just enjoy your meal here
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dwight K. 3 months ago on Google • 136 reviews New
    In my seasoned culinary exploration spanning over a decade, I recently indulged in the epicurean delights at Lilia, a distinguished Italian establishment in Brooklyn. Awarding them a well-deserved 4 stars overall, my gastronomic journey was a symphony of flavors, though with a few nuances. The culinary prowess at Lilia is undeniable – each dish an ode to exquisite taste. The artful plate swapping showcased their commitment to presentation, yet the service left me yearning for a touch more warmth. Securing reservations proved akin to a culinary quest, an enigma I couldn't quite decipher given the availability of equally stellar options in Brooklyn. Navigating their extensive menu, the cocktails earned a respectable 4 out of 5 stars, complementing the overall experience. The artichoke left me ambivalent, but the mozzarella with bread was an enchanting prelude to the pasta perfection that awaited. The ricotta gnocchi, a celestial revelation, and the fettuccine spicy lamb, a spicy symphony of flavors, elevated my lunchtime sojourn. Remarkably, the prices were more palatable than anticipated – a $180 expenditure for two, encompassing 2 starters, 2 entrees, 3 cocktails, and a solitary beer. A fair investment for an exceptional culinary odyssey. Yet, my culinary curiosity is piqued by the elusive nature of their reservations. A paradox, considering the establishment's undeniable allure. The staff, while proficient, could infuse a tad more amiability into their service, transcending the realm of culinary mastery into a truly convivial experience. In conclusion, Lilia's gastronomic tapestry is woven with brilliance, marked by superlative dishes, though not without its reservations—both in securing a table and the service ethos. A culinary haven that beckons with tantalizing tastes, albeit wrapped in a veil of reservation mysteries.

  • 5/5 Zachary C. 7 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Came here for a birthday dinner for inside dining and the service and ambiance were spectacular. We ordered the agnolotti, gnocchi, and lamb steak. The agnolotti is a must get. The pesto gnocchi was the best pesto I’ve ever had as well, but gnocchi was slightly over cooked. The lamb steak was a surprise! It was cooked perfectly and I did not expect it to be be that delicious. The fennel and spices were overwhelming at times, but all you had to do was scrape it off! This is the best Italian restaurant I’ve been to in NYC, and would definitely recommend this to friends. 4.7/5.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cindy L. 4 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    After a beautiful day exploring Williamsburg, we stopped in to Lilia without reservations but our fingers crossed tightly, hoping for the best. We waited a quick 45 minutes & were then guided to our seats at the bar. Red wine was of course our pick paired deliciously with the pasta dishes. Dessert was an olive oil cake & cappuccino. Delicious & fresh pasta is always a good time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maggie J. 2 months ago on Google • 108 reviews New
    It truly pains me to give Lilia a 3 star review because I had been looking forward to going there for years, but here we are. A friend and I were able to get in at the bar for dinner on a Monday night by using priority notify on resy. To say we were excited is an understatement. We arrived for our 6 pm reservation on time and were taken straight to our seats at the bar. We ordered many things to share because there was so much on the menu that we were interested in trying and we were in from out of town so we knew we wouldn't have the opportunity to come back any time soon. We shared the cacio e pepe frittelle, grilled artichoke, delicata squash, ricotta gnocchi, sheep's milk agnolotti, rigatoni diavola and the lemon granita. The only dish that blew me away was the delicata squash which I could have eaten several orders of, but all the the pasta seemed very one note and not very flavorful. I had read some reviews that the restaurant had been overhyped and unfortunately that ended up being the case for me. The pasta was so underwhelming that I wouldn't have taken any of it to go even if I hadn't been staying in a hotel.

  • 5/5 Martin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Italian restaurant in a cool locale. I'm not a huge fan of Italian food and this place really blew me away. Additionally I expected it to be overrated given how difficult it is to get a reservation but it really exceeded expectations. Definitely one of the best meals I've ever had in NYC. We ordered 7 dishes (2 pastas, 4 apps, 1 small fish) for 3 people and it was all amazing. The 7 dishes for 3 people was almost too much but we could handle it. The ramp focaccia and ramp butter was a star as was the agnolotti. If you can get a reservation, I'd highly recommend this restaurant for any nice occasion or special meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yifei L. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the focaccia and desserts but nothing else. Besides waiters are really RUSHING WITH NO REASON and we weren’t told if there was a time limit on the table. They TRIED TO CLEAN UP THE TABLE ONE MINUTE AFTER GELATO WAS SERVED! And we were OBVIOUSLY ONLY HALF WAY DONE.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 cleidy h. 11 months ago on Google
    3.5 if Im being fair. I was taken here for an anniversary after being recommended by a friend that this is hands down the best pasta. The difficulty of getting a reservation and the price points for the food are what brought things down for me. The pasta/food to me was mediocre and not overwhelmingly memorable to where I’d find myself craving it, or desperately trying to get a reservation. The staff on the other hand and customer service deserve 5 stars all on their own. You feel welcomed as soon as you walk in. The staff is extremely friendly and patient. There is no rush for you to finish your food to pay and leave. Your cutlery is changed after each course and the food is paced between each course. Down to the good stuff! The rigatoni was good, and thats it. The Maldfini was okay but the lemon flavor gets lost. My favorite part was the Italian Job gelato!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great cooking and service. Everything was delicious. Slightly strange structure for the menu. The ‘primi’ pasta dishes are definitely entree size. So if you want to do the traditional antipasti, primi, secondi then dolci bring a friend with a healthy appetite. The lamb steak we had could serve a small family for multiple meals. They obviously breed them big in NYC.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Natalie M. 7 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    I had a delicious meal at Lilia. I did not have a reservation and had to wait about 30-45 minutes for a table at the bar. The bar is reserved for walk ins. While I waited I got a cocktail in the back where they have a coffee bar. If you want, you can also order apps while you have a drink in that area. I also ordered the baked clams which were delicious. This isn’t necessarily my favorite place but they do have a few great signature items and have a delicious wine selection with a yummy cocktail menu.

  • 4/5 Zeynep Beliz O. 3 months ago on Google • 74 reviews New
    I was trying to get a reservation at this place for over a year. But our experience started off a bit negative when the host told us we only have 1.5 hours to eat as soon as we walked in. The waitress spilled the wine to the table.. And the interior was nice but too loud. The food was great, good combination of seafood meat and veggies I would say. We shared 4 plates and all were 5/5 especially the scallops and artichokes.

  • 5/5 Jonah F. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an incredible dining experience in a yurt at Lilia. Each dish was incredible and clearly thoroughly thought out. I also want to shoutout our server, Mikhail, who was not only extremely knowledgeable about the food, but also ran to catch me down the street when I forgot my wallet at the table! Best server ever!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Austin K. 1 year ago on Google
    We wanted to love it but we just couldn’t. I wanted to give it 3.5 stars but I couldn’t. The Prosecco was great at first but it should have been kept on ice. The baby gem salad was far and away the winner. The Cacio e Pepe Frittelle was a major disappointment. The consistency was mushy and the flavor was bland. The gnocchi was beautiful in presentation but dreadfully boring in taste. It looked so good but had zero flavor! The rigatoni was quite delicious and it had a nice little zest to it. Service was wonderful and the atmosphere was pleasant. Maybe they were having an off night but I fell like it might be a little overhyped.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex 7 months ago on Google
    The food is highly regarded and it lives up to the hype. The best dish, and one is what seems like it's mentioned every review is the Sheeps Milk Cheese Filled Agnolotti. As everyone describes it, it's like a fluffy pillow or delicious cheese and saffron with an amazing butter and honey sauce. Absolutely worth ordering. Other great dishes include the grilled clams and grilled shrimp. Both are loaded with spices and flavor. The clams also have a bit of a kick (spicy). As good as it is, the ambiance isn't great. Try to book inside if possible. We got stuck outside next to the hot subway grate. The tables felt rickety and it just didn't give you the feel of a fine dining establishment. Overall go for the food, but not if it's with a date your trying to impress.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gaby G. 1 month ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Everything was fantastic. I hadn’t been baked in a couple years and boy was it as good, if not better than the other times. The service was great, the atmosphere was buzzy and the food was fantastic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Elvi T. 6 months ago on Google
    Outside tables are right next to the subway grills so try to avoid outside table - it smells bad / mineraly. The agnolotti is a 5/5. Love the soft texture and light sweetness from that ricotta(?) filling. The buttered clams maybe a 4/5. Everything else was pretty bland. You can throw canned sardines on a piece of bread with a tomato jam or harissa it’d be better. Plus the bread was hard to bite. The gnocchi sauce tastes like .. pesto from a jar mixed with chopped up pistachios. Could’ve used more salt or umami or something. Total for 5 dishes without drinks came out to be $120. Dinner didn’t even feel like it was worth $50.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Baruch P. 7 months ago on Google
    Does Lilia live up to its hype? Yes! We have visited the restaurant twice on separate weekends, and each time, we were blown away by the amazing food. If you're struggling to secure a reservation online, don't fret - simply visit Lilia in person and their friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you in finding a reservation. If possible, I recommend booking a spot inside the restaurant as the outdoor seating area is on the sidewalk, and you may be approached by strangers asking for money. The interiors have a minimal and industrial design, which fits perfectly with the neighborhood's vibe. Although the service was very attentive, we received our starters before our drinks arrived, and when the drinks finally arrived, the starters were already lukewarm. The food at Lilia was absolutely amazing! To start, we had the cacio e pepe frittelle, a salad made with heirloom tomatoes, and grilled artichoke. The frittelle and artichoke were both incredibly delicious! Moving on to the main course, we tried both fresh and dry pasta dishes. I personally found the dry pasta portions to be slightly bigger and more delicious. The mafaldini dish was particularly outstanding and I highly recommend trying it! Even my Italian wife, who is usually very picky with pasta, loved it. Overall, I can definitely say that Lilia is the best pasta restaurant I have been to in New York so far, and I'll surely be back in the future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily N. 7 months ago on Google
    If you can get in, it’s totally worth it. The pasta is some of the best I’ve had. Very friendly staff. I would recommend to agnolotti pasta and the bread appetizer with mozzarella cheese
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter C. 1 year ago on Google
    Creative flavor combinations and precise execution elevate the highest quality ingredients at Missy Robbins’ Brooklyn institution, Lilia. The converted auto body shop evokes a sense of chic and casual elegance, meanwhile the knowledgeable and friendly staff ensure a top tier dining experience from start to finish. The wine list is also extensive, with plenty of approachable options below the $100 mark. We started our meal with the garlic scape focaccia, which was fluffy and tender, topped with flaky sea salt and accompanied by a gorgeous whipped green garlic butter. The gem lettuce salad was crisp and elegant and the sugar snap peas were sweet and vegetal, with a snap that suggested they had just been picked yesterday. The pastas here are the main event, with deep and complexly flavored sauces adorning the most perfectly cooked pasta you’ll encounter anywhere. The agnolotti are a must order, rich buttery and with a floral and umami character running through them thanks to the inclusion of saffron and sun dried tomatoes. While all of these dishes were delicious, my favorite thing we ate was the “Italian Job,” a vanilla gelato topped with olive oil, honey, fennel pollen, and sea salt. It’s an absolute must order if you are lucky enough to dine at Lilia and still have room for dessert at the end of the night. While Lilia boast a hefty price tag, the quality of the food and the friendly, attentive service make it worth the cost and the difficulty of securing a reservation. I would highly recommend it for a special occasion or any meal where you are looking to treat yourself to a truly special dining experience.
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  • 5/5 Nancy V. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience. Was lucky that we got a table quickly without reservation on a weekday night. Service was pleasant. The fresh mozzarella was delicious. The zucchini was good. And the grilled sea bass was amazing. I would defn return to try the other dishes in the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabrielle 2 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Do you have a pasta lover in your life? Do you love them dearly? Take them here. The flavor journey was unmatched. The honey saffron sundried tomato ravioli was INSANE…. In the best way. If you are looking to experience new flavors for the first time look no further. Olive oil cake was divine and the celery root dish was lovely and light. 10/10 zero complaints

  • 5/5 Gijs W. 3 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    The food was just amazing! It’s not often that I am truly and utterly savoring a first bite but Lilia had me on a couple of dishes. The wine was fantastic and exactly as described by the friendly and cool staff. They make a fantastic Negroni too. I would come back to New York just for this l!!

  • 5/5 Mary D. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Had a lovely time! The pastas were SO unbelievably tasty, unique, and a great portion size and the mozzarella appetizer was so fresh. Shared everything with one other person. Cute intimate vibes inside. Would love to go back again soon!!

  • 4/5 Max G. 6 months ago on Google
    Pastas were all delicious but fairly small portions - we had the agnolotti, pesto gnocchi, and rigatoni. Focaccia was also very good but a bit of a ripoff for 16 bucks. Overall don’t think it really lives up to the hype and difficulty to get a reservation.

  • 5/5 Grace C. 7 months ago on Google
    Wonderful casual chic menu and restaurant. Very approachable and the food is a twist on Italian classics. Our favorite courses were the chocolate gelato soft-serve and the grilled artichoke!

  • 4/5 YG C. 6 months ago on Google
    I dined alone at Lilia and here are my thoughts: I ate the Focaccia w. Green Garlic Butter. It was very delicious, but it was RICH. Certainly designed for a two person serving size. It's too much for one person, the fat content will leave one person feeling unpleasant, two or more people is perfect. I also has the lemon spaghetti. I found the lemon flavor overpowering. Spaghetti was perfectly cooked, but it just wasn't really for me, I can see how someone who loves citrus can enjoy this dish. Overall: decent experience. I'd come back to work my way through the menu.

  • 5/5 Preethi N. 6 months ago on Google
    took the cake for best italian food i've had in the city without a doubt. the mafaldini and the agnolotti are must-try's and the italian job gelato was to die for. i have genuinely never had a dessert so delicious and unique in my life, lilia's really got me looking up where to find fennel pollen just to try recreating this bite of heaven. focaccia was a great starter too, all around amazing meal. vibes were so nice, the outdoor seating was really nicely done. our waiter gave great recommendations. 10/10 would most certainly go again

  • 5/5 Priscilla 7 months ago on Google
    I came here on a Friday night for dinner with two friends. I honestly had never heard of this restaurant, but apparently it’s extremely popular. We sat outside, which I’m not really a fan of; would love to try this place again indoors. We got a bunch of dishes to share: the prawns, grilled clams, mafaldani, agnolotti, ravioli, little gem lettuce salad, whole artichoke, olive oil cake and the gelato. All of the pastas were superb; perfectly cooked and the sauces they came with were perfectly balanced. The portions were also decent; I feel like most nice Italian restaurants don’t provide healthy portions for the price, and I can’t say Lilia is drastically different, but you won’t leave hungry. For the antipasti, I wasn’t a big fan of the artichoke or the grilled clams. There wasn’t a ton of flavor there and with the artichoke, it just seemed like I was eating a ton of sauce and cheese. The rest of the antipasti was fantastic, though. I thought the deserts we ordered were just OK; definitely could have skipped them. Overall, I think this is a solid restaurant and I would love to come back again.

  • 5/5 Srida S. 8 months ago on Google
    Overall, the food was great. The focassia was definitely the best. Their seasonal pasta was also phenomenal. The Italian job gelato had way too much olive oil, and the artichoke was ok.. They were also really weird about the table and not super thoughtful. Overall, it was great

  • 3/5 Majeda B. 10 months ago on Google
    We went for dinner and made sure to make a reservation as they are pretty busy. Went with the intention of having cheese filled Agnolotti and the grilled artichoke, but both were unfortunately out of stock. The waitress recommended we try the Cacio e Pepe frittelle and the linguini with garlic and chili instead, and it was a little underwhelming, to be honest. The fried dough balls were dry on the outside and a little undercooked on the inside with the cacio e pepe sauce on the inside, making it soggy. The pasta had very mild flavors of garlic unless you bite into one of the poached garlics that come in the dish. We tried the grilled clams, which were delicious with the Calabrian chili, and we also liked the grilled scallops with yogurt. Didn't taste much of the anchovies in that dish, though. Overall, it was a nice experience, but I don't think I'd be craving anything from the items we tried any time soon.

  • 5/5 Angela X. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely divine! The meal was scrumptious and highly flavorful. Our waiter was quite knowledgeable about all items on the menu and was able to recommend dishes that were vegetarian friendly and not as acidic. Each dish impressed and the cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend going! My friend and I didn’t have a reservation but we went at 3:50pm on a Saturday and got bar seats (huge win!). Go early, go hungry.

  • 5/5 Charles O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, drinks, and service. Sat at the bar and ordered a good amount. Food was delicious! The caccio peppi starter is amazing and decadent. Clams, fantastic! Artichoke also a must get and ask for bread for dipping. Everything was delicious. Gelato w olive oil and sea salt to finish was fantastic. Portion size was good. Definitely left comfortably full with extra pasta for later. Cants wait to go back 👏🍸🍝

  • 1/5 Yuval M. 2 years ago on Google
    We came here for brunch. Ordered a foccacia. It was cold. We asked the staff to heat it up. They said, “Sorry. We can’t do that”. They didn’t give any explanation. Not the kind of service I expect from such a highly respected restaurant. I was really caught off guard… UPDATE: The frittata was also really bad. It tasted really bitter, like uncooked mustard greens. One good thing: the yogurt with berries and pine-nuts was pretty good. Overall, me and my companion were pretty disappointed with the food.

  • 5/5 Samantha G. 2 years ago on Google
    Friggen delicious Italian food! Ordering an assortment of food is the way to go! Every dish was an explosion of delicious flavors. Great spots for dates whether with your significant other or friend. Lover their modern Italian dishes. The vibe was modern swanky vibes and I loved it

  • 5/5 John J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance and service. Incredible food. Good drinks. Hard to get a reservation but it’s worth the wait. Prices are not as expensive as you might expect given the outstanding reputation of the restaurant.

  • 4/5 Kimberly C. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a cool experience the ambiance was nice, quiet and intimate. Our waitress was attentive and explained the menu with ease. It was a great experience. Next time I want to experience the private Bungalows.

  • 5/5 Alexis N. 2 years ago on Google
    A truly perfect meal. Everything we ordered was excellent and made me want to return immediately. We ordered focaccia, 4 pastas, and 2 gelatos. Can’t go wrong!

  • 5/5 Sam H. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve been lucky enough to dine here a few times now and it’s never disappointed me. Service is always spot one, even with a full room, the wait staff make you feel like you’re the only customer. Not sure what I can say about the food that hasn’t been said before but go with a group and order everything - the pink peppercorn mafaldini are a classic and absolute must have for me. Though next time I’d like to try one of the large format meat dishes - they had a giant ribeye that looked divine.

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a wonderful experience and the food was very good. The gentlemen next to me even let me try their dishes which were delicious. I didn’t have reservations but got there early on a Sunday evening and was able to get a seat at the bar.

  • 5/5 Francis S. 1 year ago on Google
    A few musts: you must have a reservation for dinner; and you must love cheese, because virtually every dish is finished with even more pecorino, parmigiano or ricotta! Everyone’s palette is different, so say what you want about the flavors. There is no arguing about the high quality of ingredients and painstaking effort spent on creating their dishes. There is a reason why you must have a reservation to dine here. They will make you feel welcome from the moment you check in with the host. Everyone is well trained and the service is impeccable. Food comes to your table at a consistent pace, you’re never rushed to finish a course, and they will give you fresh plates and cutlery every course. This is all very impressive in a post Covid world where many top NYC restaurants have dropped the ball. If possible, get seated near the front door at the triangle of Union and North. It’s more spacious and energetic. Tables for two on the Union side are not ideal given the proximity to subway grates, which consistently emit some questionable odors. And why are the tables for two so tiny, when you have all that outdoor space? If you can’t get a table, at least visit the neighborhood and get a glimpse of all the hipsters and fashionable people walking through. Then walk around the corner and visit another one of our favorites, Santo Parque.

  • 5/5 Mercury C. 9 months ago on Google
    Easy enough to get a weeknight walk-in, sat outside during golden hour for an incredible meal. Inside was bright and open, very beautiful. Flawless execution on service and food. All staff is friendly, smiling and excellent at their respective positions. Truly, not a single beat in the choreography of service was missed. Drinks filled immediately, meals came out perfectly timed. The grilled clams are an excellent opener. Great texture and flavor. Perhaps the clam should sit on top of the garnish to get more flavor and then enjoy the crumbs etc as desired off the bottom of the shell? The Agnolotti is as good as everyone says. I found it best paired with a savory or spicy pasta and a bit sweet on its own. The olive oil gelato was a must have, even if you're very full.

  • 5/5 Padraig O. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Italian places I’ve been to and one of my favorite restaurants. Highly recommend booking in advance as it can be hard to get in. Amazing selection of pastas, meats, fish and veggies. Some of my favorite menu items are all of the pastas especially the sheep’s milk pasta, the clams and rib-eye. The deserts at Lila don’t do it for me but many people rave about the olive oil ice cream with fennel which is unique with abstract flavors. They have great wine pairings, a nice interior and friendly staff. Their sister restaurant Misi is also fantastic but Lila is my favorite of the two for sure. Well worth the trip to Williamsburg for Lilia even if you don’t live nearby.

  • 5/5 Donovan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very simple, yet delicious pasta! We were wanting to have some oven-baked pizza hut Lilia doesn’t sell it. A local friend recommended us this place. Go early or make reservations online. Being tourists, we managed to steal a spot at this place 1.5h before the dinner time. We had a pasta and a grilled lamb steak. The meat dish was so large and good for sharing! The place had a nice atmosphere and good service staff.

  • 5/5 Grayson K. 1 year ago on Google
    First time dining here tonight, but I’ll be back soon…incredible food, and some of the best service I’ve received in New York. My girlfriend and I both agreed that the Agnolotti was the highlight of the meal. Perfectly cooked pasta, with the fluffiest sheep’s milk cheese filling. Favorite app was the Cacio e Pepe, favorite desert was the Italian Job. Great meal, fairly priced for what you’re eating.

  • 3/5 Nikole P. 1 year ago on Google
    I thought I won the lottery by getting a same-day Lilia reservation. I had high expectations and it mostly didn’t disappoint. The service and small plates were incredible, but the pasta was quite disappointing. The mussels, green butter and broccoli are a MUST, but add more small plates than pasta to experience an incredible meal.

  • 5/5 Nick B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite Italian restaurants in NYC - all the pastas were extraordinary and loved the clams and artichoke as appetizers!

  • 5/5 Julie S. 10 months ago on Google
    I have been wanting to go here for awhile and the latest reviews made me nervous! However, I loved it!! The agnolotti was the most unique bite of pasta EVER! I will dream about having this again. The focaccia was delish with that amazing green butter.. the clams were perfect and spicy, the fettuccine lamb sausage wasn’t crazy unique but still good. And then the dessert… would have never ordered ice cream with Italian seasoning but it was SOOO delicious! Highly recommend making your own opinion here!

  • 4/5 Susan H. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing how everyone knew the menu and the service was good. Decrease in stars cause everything was set with little room to customize like less garlic. We had mentioned that the clams were a bit over cooked but it did not seem like they had cared for our comment.

  • 4/5 Susie S. 7 months ago on Google
    Grilled scallops were the highlight of dinner the consistency was so smooth and it literally melts in your mouth. The pasta were made to a perfect Al dente which I appreciated, the sheep milk agnolotti was too sweet for my preference though. Mozzarella with garlic bread was ok, bread was too hard. Lamb leg steak was a little weird with the spices, didn’t seem to fit together. Very fennel-y?

  • 5/5 Kat 7 months ago on Google
    It's hard to find a reservation, but it's very much worth it. Everything was great, from the food to the services. We sat at the bar. Unfortunately, I can't remember the bartender's name, but he was great. All his suggestions were delicious. His old fashions were delicious and highly recommended ( Unfortunately did not get a picture of that) Like i said, everything is delicious (coming from someone who always finds something to be picky about). I am dying to go back for the focaccia and the mussels. Best mussels I have ever eaten so far, literally MELTTT in your mouth tender and so delicious. I had the gnocci with broccoli pesto, and to be honest, by then, I was already too full to eat, so I ended up taking it home, but it did not last very long at home either it was FIREE. If I could give 10 stars, I would!


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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