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Pasta in its highest form. The airy, high-ceilinged space has great energy, where casual warmth meets fine-dining poise. Soft lighting, elegant plating, professional service. The focaccia, crackling and warm, arrives with a deeply flavorful and memorable green garlic butter. From there, the little gem salad is refreshingly tart, sharp with vinaigrette and pecorino, while the celery root is earthy and bright, delivering a citrusy lift. To round out the starters, the prosciutto arrives silky and delicate, paired with a balsamic mustard. The pasta. It’s why you’re here, and it’s why you’ll return. The agnolotti, filled with sheep’s milk cheese, saffron-tinged and honey-kissed, kind of melts on your tongue. The caramelized onion ravioli vanishes almost too quickly, a testament to the exquisite taste of the brown butter and balsamic. The mafaldini is all about texture, its wavy ribbons clinging to pink peppercorn and parmigiano, delivering peppery goodness. The soft serve honey-olive oil gelato is the right balance of sweet and savory, while the olive oil cake is moist and tender. Both are exceptional in their own way. The quiet confidence, the genuine hospitality—Lilia is magnificent. It's the kind of restaurant that ruins you for all others.

+5

I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal here. I prefer, Misi, but when I get the chance to eat here, I always leave happy.\n\nThe service here has always been warm and friendly. Last night, our …

I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal here. I prefer, Misi, but when I get the chance to eat here, I always leave happy.\n\nThe service here has always been warm and friendly. Last night, ou…

great service. walked in and drank and wine while we waiting for a table. love the open kitchen concept and the lively atmosphere. great for a high-ending leaning but still casual dinner with drinks …

great service. walked in and drank and wine while we waiting for a table. love the open kitchen concept and the lively atmosphere. great for a high-ending leaning but still casual dinner with drink…

great service. walked in and drank and wine while we waiting for a table. love the open kitchen concept and the lively atmosphere. great for a high-ending leaning but still casual dinner with drink…

great service. walked in and drank and wine while we waiting for a table. love the open kitchen concept and the lively atmosphere. great for a high-ending leaning but still casual dinner with drin…

great service. walked in and drank and wine while we waiting for a table. love the open kitchen concept and the lively atmosphere. great for a high-ending leaning but still casual dinner with drink…

Agnolotti with saffron and ricotta was the star of the show but honestly every dish we ordered was really good! the artichoke was fun to eat and had a similar topping as the clams casino. the foc…

The food is excellent. I loved the agnolotti and the seabass. The wine selection was also pretty extensive.

All the pasta dishes I've tried were so good! I've gone twice and tried different pasta dishes and all sooooo good\n\nThe clams are probably our fav small plate. Tried the scallop and it was okay. …

One of the best meals I've ever had. We had the leek focaccia, artichokes, prawns, mussels, lemon pasta, rigatoni diavola, and sheep's milk cheese agnolotti. I would highly recommend any of the dis…

We were very lucky to be able to get a walk in table without a reservation. We have been wanting to try so we just a chance and it worked out. We were so happy we did. Food and service were outstan…

We were very lucky to be able to get a walk in table without a reservation. We have been wanting to try so we just a chance and it worked out. We were so happy we did. Food and service were outstan…

Wow ! Just wow, loved stumbling upon this place and then later finding out it was a restaurant I ended up seeing on YouTube. Delicious and the service is stellar.

Wow ! Just wow, loved stumbling upon this place and then later finding out it was a restaurant I ended up seeing on YouTube. Delicious and the service is stellar.

What a fabulous dining experience we had! Lucky for us, we managed to secure a "Walk-in" table on a Tuesday night. The host was SO welcoming, as was our friendly & cheerful server. The menu was o…

Came here on a Sunday in a whim. They open at 4 pm for dinner, start taking reservations 28 days in advance and thought “no way” I would get in. At 3:30 pm the doors were open so I asked the hostes…

This was a great meal! We shared a bunch of dishes so we could taste a lot. The artichoke and Caesar salad were great! The mussels were so tasty with the pesto like sauce. We tried 4 different pa…

This is one of the best restaurant experiences that I have ever had in NYC! Beautiful dining room, very open with views of the kitchen. Wait staff was amazing - the teamwork to ensure that guest…

Delicious! Excellent service and excellent food :) loved our meal here and didn’t feel rushed at all. Apps greatly spaced and server suggested a great bottle (and not a ton of money). Pastas as exp…

It is worth the wait to get a reservation here...we waited 5 years! Food was out of this world good. Staff made great suggestions, and they treated us like rockstars. We sat outside so we got …

Lazar Durovic

We recently dined at Lilia and were genuinely impressed by the hospitality and service, which were impeccable — every staff member we encountered was attentive, polite, and welcoming. That said, the food itself was underwhelming, especially in light of the high prices. We started with the artichokes and scallops as appetizers, and while the scallops were the highlight of our meal, the portion size (two scallops for $30) didn’t feel justified for the price. For mains, we shared the sheep’s milk cheese agnolotti and the fettuccine with lamb sausage. Unfortunately, none of the dishes stood out — they were decent but lacked the depth, particularly given the restaurant’s reputation for pasta. For dessert, we had the apple crostata. It was fine but nothing extraordinary, and in my view the crème fraiche on top didn’t quite work. If it wasn’t for the service, this wouldn’t be 2-3 star experience.

Anja A.

The service at this place is truly amazing! The food is good, but nothing special enough to make me want to return. For the scallops, you only get two small pieces for $30. The pastas we tried received big recommendations, but they were lacking flavor. The only thing I liked is the apple crostata. I wish it came with ice cream not the creme fraiche.

+1

Vicki

I usually hear people going before they open to get a table, and was so excited that I was able to reserve online! The staff were nice and helpful with deciding our orders, and we were glad that we did not skip on the focaccia! I was way too full afterwards, so I think the 2 of us could’ve just gotten one pasta instead of 2 (or just one appetizer)!

+2

Michelle Davis

Finally got a table here after years of having it on my list. I love sister restaurant Misi so was super excited to try Lilia. The service was excellent but the food let me down. The focaccia was flaky and dry — more like a biscuit than the chewy, moist dough I was expecting. The prawns were a chore to eat and the pastas were good but didn’t blow me away. It seemed like there was a bit of a backup in the kitchen on a Friday night and two of the dishes came out cold but the staff were incredibly accommodating and did everything they could to correct the situation.

Sarah Hui

Such a friendly staff and a beautiful space—busy but not overly loud, which made for a comfortable dining experience. We didn’t realize both the ramp butter and chicken liver dishes came with huge pieces of bread. It would’ve been helpful if our server had mentioned that so we could’ve balanced our order a bit better. I usually love chicken liver, but the plating here—with a greenish-brown piping—was visually unappetizing and made it hard to enjoy. The pastas were nicely cooked, but I didn’t love the texture of the mafaldine with peppercorns—it had a gritty bite that was distracting. That said, the Italian Job gelato was absolutely life-changing. I came in with low expectations because, well, it’s just gelato—but it completely blew me away. Easily one of the best bites I’ve had all year. I’d come back just for that and to explore more of the menu. Definitely worth trying if you’re curious about the hype.

+3

Michael Nathan

Reservations months in advance at this local hot spot. Food is great and priced as such. Pizzas, pastas, lambs, chicken, but don't overlook the bread, it's fantastic. Food at that price point deserves a 4.5 but not 5 stars. Service and the atmosphere were both on point. Never skip dessert!

+3

Becky Zhang

I’ve been wanting to try Lilia for the longest time and it’s seriously so hard to get a table here. So randomly on a Saturday afternoon, we ran here right when it opened at 4 PM and funny enough, a bunch of other people had the same idea too. We only waited about 15 minutes before we got a corner seat inside. The staff really tries to persuade people to sit outside but it was way too cold and windy for that, especially not ideal spring weather. The interior was honestly so beautiful, with this modern but rustic charm. The ceiling was made from rustic looking wood beams, and it felt like it was preserved from whatever the space used to be before. The textures and finishes throughout the space just felt super intentional and balanced. I already saw so many tables were reserved. They had a drinks menu and a separate dessert menu. We got a few of the dishes that are always recommended online: • Grilled Clams with Calabrian Chili and Breadcrumbs • Sheep’s Milk Cheese Agnolotti with Saffron, Dried Tomato, and Honey • Mafaldini with Pink Peppercorn and Parmigiano The Grilled Clams were honestly a 5/10 for me. They weren’t anything special, and I felt they were a little sandy, but maybe that was just the breadcrumbs. The flavor was decent, refreshing with a slight spicy kick from the Calabrian chili, but not something I’d rave about. I did appreciate that since we were 3 girls, they gave us 12 clams instead of 10 so we could split them evenly. Thank you to the staff for that! The Agnolotti was rich and creamy, with the flavor of the sheep’s milk cheese really coming through. The pasta skin was so thin and delicate, and I love combining the sun-dried tomato, a piece of garlic, and a bite of the Agnolotti. The dish had a hint of sweetness, and the overall flavor was really rich and balanced. Definitely a highlight of the meal! Now I wish there were some veggies in it, but still a solid 7/10. Now the Mafaldini, literally so good. Salty and slightly sweet, and I loved the touch of pink peppercorn because I love pepper. And omg I love love the shape of the pasta, it was so unique and cooked to such perfection. Al dente and super chewy in the best way possible. I can’t stress enough how much flavor came out of every bite. These noodles were longgggg too. Definitely an 8/10. The desserts did seem a bit overpriced, but overall I’d still love to come back for more items on the menu and to try some of the cocktails, since I didn’t get to try them this time!

I was initially thrilled to finally snag a reservation to Lilia, BUT it sadly did not live up to its reputation of being the best Italian fare in Williamsburg.\n\nThe waitstaff is exceptional and t…

I was initially thrilled to finally snag a reservation to Lilia, BUT it sadly did not live up to its reputation of being the best Italian fare in Williamsburg.\n\nThe waitstaff is exceptional and t…

Not worth the hype.\n\nFor what Lilia is suppose to be, I think it fell short. They do give you a lovely dining experience but I don't think the food is worth the price.\n\nThe bread was very cri…

We had a 4 pm reservation. The atmosphere is chic industrial which is fitting for its location in Brooklyn. Friendly and attentive wait staff who offered good recommendations. Food is del ious but …

We had a 4 pm reservation. The atmosphere is chic industrial which is fitting for its location in Brooklyn. Friendly and attentive wait staff who offered good recommendations. Food is del ious but …

We had a 4 pm reservation. The atmosphere is chic industrial which is fitting for its location in Brooklyn. Friendly and attentive wait staff who offered good recommendations. food is del ious but …

8:30 rezy, party of 2 - we were sat at the bar.\n\n15min after sitting, we are asked for drinks ONLY. We get our drinks in 5min, only to wait another 10min for them to take our order. Sadly, then…

8:30 rezy, party of 2 - we were sat at the bar.\n\n15min after sitting, we are asked for drinks ONLY. We get our drinks in 5min, only to wait another 10min for them to take our order. Sadly, then w…

About 7 years late I finally made it to Lilia. Misi is close enough to me that I can make the stroll over and try to snag a last minute seat at an odd hour, but for Lilia I was waiting for the rand…

Dined at Lilia while visiting New York on the recommendation of friends and certainly did not leave disappointed save for the casual and energetically youthful environment that simply took us off g…

I've been trying to go to this restaurant for several months now with my boyfriend and finally we had a reservation yesterday night... environment and the place inside was beautiful and cozy, how…

Gaetano DiNardi

The Rigatoni was solid. But the Mafaldini lacked flavor. The Agnolotti was the star of the show. The fettucini ragù was flavorful but it was a lot of noodles and not enough sauce. We also ordered a rib eye steak that came out cold and rare, which had to be sent back. Overall this place is average, but overhyped. It’s a 3/5 stars and that’s an honest review. And I’ve eaten at hundreds of Italian restaurants.

The ambiance is lovely but this place is definitely overhyped. I left feeling disappointed and honestly shocked that it's hard to get a reservation here. But hey, we're in New York City so it'll just…

The ambiance is lovely but this place is definitely overhyped. I left feeling disappointed and honestly shocked that it's hard to get a reservation here. But hey, we're in New York City so it'll ju…

The ambiance is lovely but this place is definitely overhyped. I left feeling disappointed and honestly shocked that it's hard to get a reservation here. But hey, we're in New York City so it'll ju…

After playing the “reservation game” (setting an alarm to get a reservation 30+/- days out) and eating at the restaurant tonight, I absolutely don’t understand the hype! Focaccia was average and the…

After playing the “reservation game” (setting an alarm to get a reservation 30+/- days out) and eating at the restaurant tonight, I absolutely don’t understand the hype! Focaccia was average and…

This place seems to get a lot of hype...but the Little Gem salad was average and they didn't serve bread with the meal. it was good but the Sheep's Milk Cheese Agnolotti was a disappointing and…

This place seems to get a lot of hype...but the Little Gem salad was average and they didn't serve bread with the meal. it was good but the Sheep's Milk Cheese Agnolotti was a disappointing and I…

federica intelisano

We got a food poisoning yesterday! I try to be as objective as I can: beautiful vibe, location and very kind service. The mozzarella was excellent and the beans were fine but nothing special. The clams were sadly way too chewy and overcooked and the mussels tasted old and not fresh, so we sent them back. The seabass was cooked well but not memorable. The staff was polite and removed the mussels from the bill (that was still pretty high) but unfortunately once we got home both of us got sick and we still are. Maybe it was just bad luck, but overall it was a very disappointing experience and I don’t understand the hype. I really hope the restaurant can fix this.