The venue is adorable. Early on, I can see it being great for dates, but it quickly got filled and it quickly got loud. As a lover of rich foods, I couldn't resist going for the items that were either drenched, sitting, covered, or cooked in butter or fat or marrow and...all that. While every dish was delicious, I do regret having so much richness and fattiness for all four courses. Gotta mix it up next time. read more

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8/10 Potato Gnocchi 10/10 - Hanger Steak The fries were to die for, especially with aoli sauce. 10/10 - Service & ambience read more

Lilette - Butterscotch Budino - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This a lovely corner bistro in the heart of the garden district. They offer both indoor & outdoor dining options one of which if you are lucky is a romantically light courtyard. The service is friendly but could use a little polishing as attentiveness to the diner could be improved upon. The food is well prepared, quite flavorful & the portion sizes are slightly above average to today's dining scene which is a pleasure to have. We would recommend this spot if you are looking for a romantic evening out with your loved one. read more

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This was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday! We loved the quaint size of the restaurant. It was full of patrons, but not noisy. Our waiter was superb, knowledgeable about the lunch menu, and was personable. Appetizers: Grilled Beets with goat cheese and walnuts, and White Truffle Parmigiano Toast. Both were unbelievable!!!!! Main: Grilled Flounder with asparagus and fingerling potatoes. Italian Wedding Soup. We could not believe how delectable it was! Dessert: Peach Buckle with Sweet Corn ice cream and Caramel Popcorn on the side. It was incredibly delicious!!! The whole experience was dreamy!! read more

Lilette - Peach Buckle with Sweet Corn ice cream and caramel popcorn on the side! - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I think many places on magazine want to be fancy but run into issues. This place had a few. The host was weirdly sarcastic to me upon entering, maybe it's because I was a single party and a younger person but it felt hostile. In fact it felt like everyone didn't want to be there, which someone could easily perceive as hostile. The actual service was good but it felt like I was on edge from seeing someone blow up at someone else. The food is expensive but this place portrays itself as a fancy restaurant. Obviously not the fanciest, but upscale. All of the food was delicious , especially the sauce with the lamb dish. The escargots had nice salt sprinkled on them for texture. I'm not a fan of the portions or presentation of the lamb. It was four separate chunks of lamb meat that may or may not be from the same animal. Would have much preferred a singular piece as it just felt like something you'd get at cava (presentation wise). It was also a very small portion for the price. Overall this is a fine restaurant, but not one I'd recommend until its price point goes down. They can keep high drink prices, but I believe this restaurant would make a lot more sense and be rated higher if it were a bit cheaper read more

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This charming neighborhood eatery offers an elegant and elevated menu. True to classic NOLA style, the service was excellent. I enjoyed the duck, which was skillfully prepared. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. BB read more

It's really our favorite, cozy place. We like sitting at a table but we really do enjoy our time sitting at the bar having dinner. The food's always consistent. You don't find that in a lot of restaurants. Over the last several years it's really become our favorite place to eat when we are thinking where should we go eat. read more

A quaint little neighborhood restaurant with a wonderful staff and great food! Visited here a couple weeks ago with a group of chefs and all raved about the evening. The wait staff was excellent and dint miss a beat and very friendly! I had the blackened grouper! The roasted beet salad and the poached pear for dessert all were fantastic ! A must try restaurant the next time you are in NOLA! read more

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I ate here several years ago with a friend and remember it being excellent, and it is still wonderful. Albeit a small place it packs a lot of punch for simple elegance, classic yet inventive dishes, high quality, and exceptional service. We were seated right away when we arrived, in the side courtyard. I chose a Boulevardier cocktail to start, bourbon infused, and it was amazing; so smooth and delicious. It came with three cherries perched on top in a toothpick. For starters I had the escargot. It's very different than the traditional in pockets of oil and garlic in a round metal tray. This had the snails drenched in a light cream sauce placed on top of a sliver of French bread, toasted. It was absolutely delicious. My main course was the grouper and, my gosh, the quality and preparation of the fish was exceptional. Light and tasty the fish sat on a bed of mashed potatoes that truly complimented one another. There was a balsamic vinegar sauce at the edges of the potatoes that really gave the dish some wonderful, complex flavor. Accompanying my entree I had a robust yet crisp glass of Prosecco that fit the bill for a well coordinated dinner. The only downside, loosing a star in my rating, was our place in the courtyard. It was quite cold, very windy, and occasionally we got sprinkled with droplets of rain. That took away from the enjoyment of dining, but we managed to survive it just fine. Lindsay, our server, was an absolute gem. So personable and professional she made the meal special. When we mentioned the cold temperature she immediately got a heat lamp for us. She was so attentive to every detail. Giving us recommendations and just going the extra mile, always with a pleasant smile and great attitude. This place is fortunate to have a person like Lindsay. We greatly enjoyed the food, the service, and fortunately the meals stayed warm in the colder temps too. Lilette is the type of place to return to often . read more

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We ate here during a work visit. Overall experience was good. Let me start with service, which was excellent. We were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. As for the food, I had the potato gnocchi which was very good. I like them on the tender side. I also had the wedding soup which was okay. For my entree I had the sautéed stripe bass which was pretty good. I was hoping for a little more chimichurri sauce. Fish was cooked nicely. Barley was a little bland. Overall the experience was nice. Good wine, lively vibe, and great service. read more

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5 stars for the food. Got the Louisiana crab claw appetizer and they were so good. Wasn't super hungry, so I ordered the chilled sweet corn broth as my meal, and it was the perfect chilled summer soup! My husband had the braised lamb, which was also delicious. We sat outside, and loved the courtyard area with the trees and string lights. We did have to wait about 15 minutes for water initially, but our waiter apologized (they were having a shift change meeting) and the rest of our service was very good. Would definitely come back! read more

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We were in town for the Super Bowl and were looking for local restaurants that have received national recognition for excellence. Chef John Harris was included in Food and Wine magazine's list of America's Best New Chefs and a James Beard finalist for the Best Chef South award four times. Lilette is described as a romantic, upscale French and Italian restaurant in a former drugstore with a wine-colored dining room. We dined there for lunch on Saturday, right after Taylor Swift and her entourage had dinner the night before. Our meal consisted of: * Potato Gnocchi (with sage, brown butter and cream * Agnolotti (with duck and ricotta) * Louisiana Crab Claws (with passion fruit butter) * Yellowfin Crudo * Raw oysters This was a perfect light lunch as we got an amazing tasting of some of the best menu items. The gnocchi, agnolotti and crab claws were standouts. For dinner, the Bouillabaisse, Duck Confit and Grilled Hanger Steak are considered signatures. Lionela, our server, was awesome. I'd highly recommend you request her. read more

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It's not usually fair to review a restaurant on a busy night like Valentine's Day, but let me tell you they nailed it as far as service execution and food quality. The ambience of this little Magazine Street gem is a mixture of cozy and elegant, but still a little casual. The service was impeccable. Don't miss the gnocchi on the appetizer menu, it is light and fluffy and decadent! The steak frites was a highlight, flank steak with french fries that tasted like they were cooked in duck fat. Crispy and rich! I wish they had more red wine by the glass selections, the only Pinot Noir option was $25. But the server made another recommendation and it was delicious. Everyone at our table enjoyed their entrées immensely. There was a $90 ribeye special, the quality of the beef was incredible. Lilette feels like a neighborhood family restaurant, delicious but not fussy. Don't wait for a special occasion to go, it's a very approachable menu, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality of the food. We will definitely be returning! And yes, Taylor Swift dined here over Super Bowl weekend! Now I see why! read more

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The food was amazing ! The staff was so French And the fact that my " little sister" was so excited she ate where Taylor Swift ate and the waiter was kind to escort her to see where she sat lol as crazy all that is .....made her night and she too enjoyed the food as well as the vibe! They even took us earlier than the reservation time. A great place to be silly and she wasn't the only swift fan there....we surely will be back ! read more

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Definitely a fancy spot, but the staff made us feel right at home. The crab claws in butter sauce were amazing, and the drinks were delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. The Harvest Moon and All the Stars cocktails were both great. read more

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A beautiful, intimate spot with amazing dishes and excellent drinks! Makes for a memorable date night with excellent dining service, but some of my favorite memories have been just sitting at the bar. The attentive bartenders will keep you well-hydrated and you can order dishes as you go, one of the best ways to taste all their excellent offerings! read more

Let me tell you about my experience at Lisette. Marika gave us an amazing service. The food was to die for. Started with the escargo and burrata apps, with a French 75 cocktail and in house made ginger ale. Smoothly moved into the entrees with a bottle of highly recommended Pinot Noir to match our dinners (thank you Marika). Bread was the most delicious house made focaccia. We were served the mouth watering branzino which was cooked to perfection and the fabulous duck breast cooked as the chef recommended at medium rare. Oh my tongue. Finished with an incredible espresso martini and the goat cheese quenelles along with the special dessert of the day, strawberry bomb! Which is fresh strawberry ice cream inside a white chocolate shell. This should be on everyone's list for dining when in the area. read more

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Admittedly Lilette doesn't need another five-star review after Taylor Swift recently gave it her stamp of approval, but the food here is worthy of it. Even the bread they serve is incredible. Every dish is delicious but my favorites are the potato gnocchi appetizer and the steak frites. The desserts are incredible- this time I tried the coconut cake. Excellent! read more

Lilette - Coconut cake - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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A MuST TRy! This place is a perfect date night! We were greated by the host as soon as we arrived. Its a very small and adorable place. Our server arrived as soon as we were seated. He was very friendly and highlighted the top items on the menu. Our food arrived really fast, fresh, and mouth watering. Everything we had was amazing and the flavors just burst in your mouth. Cant wait to go back. read more

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I am from Orange County and I literally told my BF we are def flying back to New Orleans just to eat here. We ordered all the specials and everything came out to be like $200ish - VERY reasonable!! In OC this meal would cost $500 considering the restaurant, location, ambiance, service, and food. Me and my BF got the: Wagyu Ribeye which was charred with white truffle sauce and chimichurri sauce on the side. The steak was huge they split it for us and we still couldn't finish it. DUCK FAT POTATOES - the best potatoes I've ever had in my entire life I have no words. It was fluffy and juicy and crispy no sauce needed I think they cooked this for like 20 hrs and double fried? Idk it was so tender Crab legs - delicious and I would def recommend. So easy to eat. I wanted crab but was super hung over this day so it was nice that these were so easy to devour Shrimp - I LOVE THESE you can taste the char the shrimp was so juicy and fresh you can tell they are fresh bc the head juice was like dripping down my hand it was extremely delicious Our server was really nice but idk his name. At first he put us in this shabby corner in the back against the restaurant and we asked to move and he moved us swiftly. I do not blame the host for putting us there bc we did not have reservations and the place was PACKED I'm surprised they sat us down immediately. I wish we had this restaurant by my house in California I would go every day read more

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Lilette seduces with every bite. The potato gnocchi are soft, rich, and downright sinful. The sizzling shrimp? Hot, bold, and impossible to resist. The cod croquettes--crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside--play hard to get but melt in your mouth. Then comes the striped bass, buttery and delicate, sliding across your tongue like a whisper. The seared Kobe burger is juicy, messy, and everything you want late at night. And just when you think you're satisfied, the chocolate pistachio tart winks and takes you home. Lilette doesn't just feed you--it leaves you wanting more. read more

I looked up carbone vibes in NOLA and this restaurant came up. The neighborhood is super cute, away from the tourist area on the French quarter. Every item from the drinks, the appetizers, entrees and dessert were 10/10. This was the perfect spot to spend my birthday/have a date night with my boyfriend. Get the gonococci appetizer! read more

Delicious! Went here with a friend and we had a feast! I had their cucumber ginger, beer mocktail, I think it was called QT pie but I don't quite remember. To start off, my friend had the oysters from Nova Scotia, which were a special. He loved them! I had the potato gnocchi. It was incredible! So smooth and buttery and cheesy and creamy. What more can I say? It was a small portion though, but I understand it was an appetizer. It was about $13 and you get a little less than a handful of food. Next, he got their special tomato cantaloupe salad, which was incredible! The sauce on it was so fresh and tasty. I got the chard broccolini. It was served with Barata cheese and on top of a bed of some blended peppers, I'm not really sure what exactly it was, but it was delicious. It was also topped with some crunchy Parmesan, which added another layer of deliciousness. For our entrées, my friend got the roasted snapper which was over a bed of some roasted corn with some delicious pepper purée. The fish was delicious and so is everything else on the plate. I got the vegan dish, which I guess changes seasonally. This time it was some roasted cabbage with some type of purée, I'm not sure if it was mashed potatoes or some other vegetable, but it was delicious and buttery and savory, it had some chili paste on it, which added a little kick, but nothing too spicy, and it had some pickled granny Smith apple which was incredible and balanced out the flavors by adding some tartness to the dish. My only complaint was that the cabbage was a little too tender and tough to eat at certain points, but other than that, the flavors were great! For dessert, I couldn't even pick. Everything looks so so good! They had a Panna cotta that looked really good and then the chocolate brûlées banana dish looks delicious. We ended up getting the coconut cake with some vanilla ice cream and the blueberry cheesecake. The coconut cake was decent, the cream was very heavy and it wasn't that sweet, but with the vanilla ice cream, it was incredible! My blueberry cheesecake was fantastic! Probably one of the best cheesecakes I've had in my life. I say that because it was very smooth and creamy and light yet heavy at the same time if it makes sense. Most cheesecake is really dense and you could see it on the fork as you Press into it. This one was so light and creamy, I don't know if it was undercooked or if they serve it like that on purpose, but it was so silky smooth that it melted in your mouth and it was so delicious! The graham cracker crust was probably half brown sugar, which was delicious, but definitely not healthy! Overall, I loved it. Service was great, our waiter was attentive and quick. Many members of the staff worked to Pre bus and refill our drinks and make sure things were going smoothly. The atmosphere of the restaurant itself is nice, it's rather small, and cute and quaint, but they do not play around in the kitchen! Everything was a work of art from presentation to taste, the chefs are very talented! At a restaurant like this, it will be pricey, which is my only complaint, sometimes it feels like you don't get much for what you're paying for, but restaurants like these are about the quality of the food and the hard work that the chefs put in. So it's a nice treat every once in a while. read more

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Had a 4-person dinner there on a busy Friday night. Bottom line... kitchen/food is awesome... service was well intentioned but couldn't get out of its own way. Took forever for drink orders to be taken & filled. Espresso martini had a lemon peel in it... what?! Food came out in spurts. No flow. But... supposedly Taylor swift ate here when she was in town so that's something. read more

Very nice food . I recommend the flounder and mocktail. I also liked the simplicity of the setting.

Had been wanting to try this place forever and spontaneously stopped in for lunch. Food was delicious. Those crab claws in passion fruit butter! Service left a little to desired. That being said, I would still go back because the food was that good. read more

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on a recent trip to NOLA we ate at 6 top rated restaurant. This place overall was the best. We had dinner at the bar which is small and likely half locals who frequent the restaurant. Service was great and we were welcomed by all. The food was great ingredients cooked extremely well. My preference is smaller portions of good quality plates rather than quantity so the meal was perfect. The price point was similar at the other places we went so cant really say it was expensive. The dish that stood out was a grilled tuna dish. I asked for it rare o black and blue. The tuna itself was a fabulous melt in your mouth sushi grade and the grill sear was perfect. Of the six places we went to, this is the only one I would repeat in a heartbeat. read more

We went to Lilette for my birthday dinner. I can honestly say the hanger steak was the best I've ever had and I'll be thinking about it for a while. Drinks and service were also great! The cheesecake was so creamy and the perfect finish. read more

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I'm blown away by this place. Came here on a whim on my birthday & I splurged. I think Mariska (sp??) was my server- I did have a bottle of their house champagne so I am likely forgetting how to spell her name. The tuna ceviche (I think it was ceviche) was a daily special, it was divine & from what I gather, their specials are always amazing. I haven't had many 'Lick the Plate' moments in my life, but the White Truffle Parmigiano Toast was plate-lick worthy. Not an immense portion but totally effective... Duck confit landaise was lackluster, only from a salad perspective; The duck confit was perfect. I just don't know why it needed to be a salad- What little bit of lettuce there was was unseasoned. Once I realized I would have room for more I got the potato gnochi- decadent, rich, powerful... I think Gianna is trying to do something like this, Lilette's version is boss. My entree the duck breast was the most perfectly cooked cut of meat I may have ever eaten. The smokey cauliflower oddly complimented the duck perfectly... Spinach added to the sort of rustic vibe of the dish. This place is very old school in its approach to certain dishes, and it works. If something is not broken and don't fix it. I look forward to trying the steak frites next time, their's is unique and I've heard good things about it. Didn't bother taking a picture of dessert, but the butter cake made me cry. Seriously, I can't do it any justice with words. read more

Lilette - Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Was in town for work and was highly recommend by my customer. Really cute area, street parking. Small but decorated really cute. Seated right away as soon as we walked in, we did make a reservation. As soon as we sat down we were greeted by our waitress, so friendly and helpful! We got the shrimp and claw to start, both are amazing! For entree I had the halibut. It was crispy and flaky! Enjoyed my meal!! Everything was perfect. read more

Lilette - Sizzling Shrimp and claws! - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Everyone in our party adores this restaurant! We ordered lots of items to share including: Raw Oysters: Gundalow from New Hampshire and Black Magic from Prince Edward Island The oysters were small as we all enjoy and the brine was so nice and salty. The mignonette sauce was outstanding and not much was needed for those awesome jewels. Appetizers: Sizzling shrimp, Escargots, Grilled Beets Our appetizers were magical but my favorites were the sizzling shrimp and beets. The beets had goat cheese and walnuts with them and they were so nice and fresh. I am a huge fan of whole shrimp with heads and tails on and this did not disappoint. I would most likely skip the escargots next time as I prefer a bit more flavor. Entrees: Grilled Hangar Steak, Roasted Poulet Breast, Braised Lamb Shoulder I loved every single one of the entrees and you really cannot go wrong with any of them. The lamb and steak were my favorites though. Desserts: Chocolate and Pistachio Tart and Pears with Creme Fraiche and Pistachios The chocolate lover in me preferred the tart but those pears were so nice, light and delicious. I would like to duplicate at home. We had the most adorable waitress and I regrettably do not remember her name. Wonderful service was enjoyed from the time we walked in the door until we left this beautiful restaurant behind for the evening. read more

Came here bc Taylor Swift came here. Server was friendly. Food was good, but very small portions for the price. Example: $19 for 3 pcs of broccolini. Ordered the crab claws at MKT price (turned out to be $37). Cocktails were so yummy! Don't need to go back. We wouldn't recommend for the price point. The bathroom had pee all over the floor. Not worth $300. read more

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Our first night during our recent trip to New Orleans found us having dinner at Lilette with the family. As my cousins had recommended this place, we were very impressed with the French cuisine that we enjoyed in a fashionable, wine-colored dining room that has some dark, sophisticated ambiance. Located on Magazine Street in the Uptown part of New Orleans, Lilette offers some terrifically prepared dishes. We ordered several appetizers that were wonderfully prepared. The grilled beets with goat cheese walnuts were exquisite while the calvados cream complimented the escargots with a rich mouthfeel. Both the potato gnocchi and crab clawes were savory, which set the stage for the short rib special I ordered for the entree and was deeply satisfying. For cocktails, both the bramble and boulevardier were excellent and well made. Between the two, the bramble was very refreshing between the creme de mure and lemon while the boulevardier packed a nice wallop between the bourbon, campari, and rosso vermouth. While I was pretty full by dessert, the quenelles were sweet and satisfying, which the poached pear really made the dish. If I am back in town, I would go back to Lilette in a heartbeat. This restaurant was spot on as a dinner house. read more

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Love the food and small intimate dining room. I have tried half the menu and haven't been disappointed once! I now go in and close my eyes and wherever my finger lands on the menu is what i am ordering. Amazing wine selection as well and don't miss pairing your dessert with the recommended pairing! read more

Lilette - Brulee banana trifle - French Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had a 7:15PM reservation on February 19th at Lilette, expecting a comfortable dining experience. However, on arrival--despite having booked for outdoor seating--the actual temperature was 39°F with a wind chill of 29°F. Given the harsh conditions and the fact that my 65-year-old mother was with me, I was surprised to be told that, since we booked outside, we couldn't be moved indoors. Instead, the only "solution" was to set up a heat lamp, which was clearly inadequate. The hostess's indifferent shrug and unapologetic attitude left us feeling dismissed, and we ultimately decided not to dine there. Disappointing service overshadowed any potential enjoyment of the food in the future. I am an Uptown local and expected more from a beloved restaurant While I realize losing my business will not affect them in anyway, I hope other locals read this and the hostess is better trained or at least empathetic in the future. For the record, nobody else was asked to dine outside in a feels like temp of 29 degrees. A phone call to let us know it was unseasonably cold and they couldn't accordate us inside would have saved some time. read more

My favorite meal all week. Amazing gnocchi and amazing silky gazpacho with crab. The back garden is charming. Loved it!!

Everything is fantastic, but the drum is an absolutely perfect dish! Do not sleep on the drum! Also wonderful service, ambiance, etc. Truly great spot! read more

Reservation is a must and be sure you get the dining room inside. Outside seating is ok in the Summer. Food is good and ambience classy but during our visit service lagged; thus, taking points away for all the hype --it was disappointing! I had better food quality and service in Food & Wine, Janes Beard & other awards at alewife in Richmond VA, than here! Food was pricey for portion and it's tethering on being pretentious! TBH, It could have had another stars had the waitress paid a little bit more attention to our table. I mean she did not even looked at me even after asking her a question a couple of times. I even had to wave her for another glass of wine. Point is, place was small inside so it wasn't hard to miss us. Also, they wanted to sit us outside even when there were tables available inside and it was sprinkling a bit. Then they said they had to ask the manager/owner if they could accommodate us inside seating instead of outdoor. Even with reservation in placed, they made us wait for all that fuzz when, like I said, there were empty tables! We ordered escargot 2orders, caesar with white anchovies, root beet & lamb, all were good but definitely not top notch for $155 at lunch for very little food portions! read more

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We had the white truffle marrow, crab claws with passion fruit sauce and escargot appetizers and these were easily the most flavorful and delicious appetizers I've ever had. The chicken entree was absolutely delicious as was every dessert we got as well. Service was fantastic and they took care of a group of 6 very well. We will definitely be back! read more

Holy moly! I have been to Lilette on several occasions. The experience keeps on getting better and better. Food, service, wine pairings, etc. read more