I've been walking past this restaurant allll summer & finally made my way in! This spot did not disappoint. We got the focaccia bread, little gem salad, agnolotti & fettuccine to split. The focaccia is a must try - the bread is sooo soft & I loved the parmesan flakes on top. The butter was also amazing. The agnolotti is also a must try. This is a top 5 NYC dish for me. The flavors are insane - the saffron, sheep's milk, and sun dried tomato combo is sooo good - I could have drank the sauce. Little gem salad was good - nothing out of this world, but a good green to balance the meal. read more

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I came here with a party of 2 on a last minute RESY reservation! Our server was very polite and was informative as well as helpful throughout the evening. We ordered the housemade mozzarella, grilled clams, prosciutto with parmigiano butter, malfaldini, sheep's milk agnolotti, and the olive oil cake lastly as desserts. I thoroughly enjoyed every dish we had! The pasta was great and everything came out in a timely manner. The grilled clams were my partner and my favorite appetizer dish! We sat outside on a nice warm but not too humid evening. Would likely come back on a special occasion as reservations are very hard to come by! read more

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dined at Lilia for the first time, and it generally lived up to expectations. I love true interior space and design, as it feels like you're in a spacious, elevated barn. We weren't too hungry this day, so we tried the grilled clams, sheep's milk angolotti, and grilled whole orata. My favorite was the angolotti, as it was rich, a little sweet from the honey, and loved the sun dried tomatoes on top. I almost wish there were more tomatoes as the flavor complimented the pasta so well. The grilled clams were pretty good, and so was the grilled orata - all the flavor profiles are rather light, so if that's your preference these dishes fit that palate. read more

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Reservations are harder to come by so I had to settle with an early 4 pm meal. I was seated immediately as they opened. Service was attentive and friendly, and I did not feel rushed at any point. I wasn't too hungry so I shared their popular focaccia bread with green butter and sheep's milk agnolotti. Focaccia 5/5: best focaccia I ever had, it came hot and fresh out of the oven. Crispy on the outside but so soft inside, topped with a delicious parm. The green herb butter was so smooth. I loved this dish and would come back just for it Sheep's milk 4/5: they're like ravioli stuffed with smooth, melt in your mouth cheese... the sauce was light and sweet from the honey. It was so unique and delicious (technically a 5/5 but I personally am not a fan of sweet pasta and would likely try something else next time) I hope to come back another time for that bread and to try one of their other pastas read more

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I came to Lilia for dinner with my sister and we had a great time! We had a reservation, and everyone was incredibly kind. The service was great, and our server gave us great recommendations. Inside has lots of seating and it is moody, more of a date-night vibe. We ordered three pastas and two appetizers. All were overall great! They are known for their focaccia, and it was good! Definitely one of the focaccia I have had, most end up being too oily but this was perfect. We also got the mussels, and they were good as well, the butter sauce it is dosed in is not too heavy and pairs well with the bread. The Mafaldini was the biggest portion size, and it was also good, but we preferred the other pastas more. The best pasta was definitely the agnolotti!! Though the portion size was smaller, every bite was so delicious. Overall we had a great time here! read more

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Second time dining at Lilia. It was just as good as 2 years ago but with higher prices! We snagged a 645pm easy and were able to get seated a bit earlier. I ordered a vodka martini and it was great. For our food, we shared the: -housemade mozzarella on toasted bread -mussels in herb butter -Black Sea bass with roasted potatoes -French onion ravioli -agnolotti -warm apple tart for dessert Everything was absolutely delicious. The sauce from the pastas was so good - i should've asked for some more toasted bread to soak up the sauce! The fish (a bit small) was cooked perfectly. The dessert was served warm and was perfectly sweetened. My favorite part of the meal was the pasta of course - can't go wrong with anything here! Service was also great. Our water was always filled. read more

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The service was what put Lilia over the top. All of the staff we interacted with was so great. The focaccia and green butter lived up to the hype but the star of our dinner was the pine nut spaghetti. We had the goat cheese ravioli and it was good but we asked our sever what she'd recommend and she said the spaghetti and it did not disappoint. I'd pass on the scallops, they were great but for two small scallops it was too pricey. Immaculate vibes, great service, and incredible food. read more

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revisited lilia after many years and had a great time but wasn't as blown away as i was the first time. the negroni was spectacular. bar seats were such a vibe. the bartenders were great - super nice and informative but not overly chatty. sheep's milk agnolotti was the favorite by far. i felt like the mafaldini was a little boring. overall had a great time and would definitely go back and maybe try something other than pasta read more

Lilia - cosmopolitan and negroni. complimentary potato chips - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been dying to try this spot but was quite underwhelmed by the food. We got the focaccia to start which was good but nothing special. The mussels and agnolotti were probably the stars of the show. We also had the fettuccine with lamb sausage which was good but again, nothing special. Service wise, the staff was great and very attentive. The food came out extremely quickly so we were in and out of the restaurant which wasnt a bad thing but an observation. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to Brooklyn to come back but that is just my take! I'm glad I was able to experience. read more

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Went to Lilia for Valentine's Day and had a great experience! We ordered the housemade mozzarella, scallops, mussels, agnolotti, and lamb leg steak to share. Everything was delicious. The Italian Job for dessert was great too. I've never had olive oil and fennel pollen on gelato before, so was pleasantly surprised by how well it all blended. The service was great! She was super friendly and attentive throughout the night. read more

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Lilia is one of the toughest reservations to get in Williamsburg, so I was excited that my friend scored a resy via Amex Gold. Even then, we had bar seats but works for parties of two. To start off, the bartender/server started us off with some celebratory champagne that was quite nice. We also each had a cocktail: Manhattan ($23) and Milano Sour ($21). The drinks are pretty, yet classy. When we ordered our food, a number of the dishes we wanted were out --it was an unlucky night for us. We ended up ordering the Mozzarella Toast ($18), Mussels ($22), and Kombucha Squash ($21) to start. The mozzarella is nice, but nothing too special. The mussels were bright and refreshing with a nice green herb butter served in such a unique way. The squash was also quite unique and highly recommended by our server, which was super flavorful. It had a nice meaty texture with sweet and savory notes. Then came our main pastas: Agnolotti ($31) and Mafaldini ($28). I usually love a cacio e pepe, which was their version using mafaldini noodles. This was just ok, but the agnolotti really blew my mind. The sheep's milk cheese stuffed in the agnolotti was so velvety and luscious. This was something so new for my taste buds. Definitely recommend and suggest sharing two pastas for texture and flavor variety. To end the meal, we got the Italian Job ($15), which was one of the best soft serve vanilla gelato topped with olive oil, honey, sea salt, and fennel pollen. It's pricey, but damn it's delicious! I have to say, there are some hits and some mediocre; but the ones that hit were so unique and delicious. Highly recommend the mussels, squash, agnolotti, and Italian job. Trust me, you have room for the Italian Job at the end of your meal! read more

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I have been here several times now and everytime I have had a great experience. Food and service are excellent. One dish that I would like to highlight in this review is the caramelized onion balsamic ravioli which is just one of those dishes that makes you go damn that was amazing. Too bad its one of the seasonal items. Desserts are also wonderful. Tip if you cant obtain reservations through resy try emailing them . read more

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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)! read more

Lilia - Italian job - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Reservations are hard to get but luckily I was able to snag one through my Amex Platinum card for Resy nights! They go out quickly too because I signed up right as they opened and the earliest dinner available was 8:45pm at the bar. My friend and I shared everything which is what I would recommend doing. My favorites were the Sheep milk pasta, mussels and gelato. Everything else we had was tasty too including the other popular pasta, mozzarella and squash. I was a little sad that they ran out of 2 of the dishes we originally wanted but our waiter had good humor about it. It was funny cause he came back two separate occasions to say they ran out, to the point where we joked he was pushing his squash agenda lol read more

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Not worth the hype. For 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. The bread was very crispy and the butter was delicious. The clams were a bit chewy. The sheep's milk pasta was a bit too cheesy, but the soft pillowy texture was luxurious. The beet pasta had a light sweet flavor. The fettuccine was pretty standard but good noodle texture. The chicken was actually the stand out dish! Very garlicky. All this to say the while the food is good, it just doesn't live up the hype of what really really elevated Italian should taste like. They were very accommodating of allergies and had the chef mark up a menu on what was dairy free vs what could be made dairy free. read more

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I wish I read the reviews before I came... I've had better for less. Dining at Lilia is more about the experience than the food. Expect great waiters, with table cleaning in-between courses, and romantic candle-lit vibes. The staff treat you well, not a surprise given the final bill at the end. Spent almost $100 each person, and left still hungry. Food was mediocre at best. read more

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Way too overhyped, I would not recommend. You could find comparable quality Italian food at so many other places in New York at a fraction of the effort that it takes to get a reservation here. This is a bit of a late review on my part as I dined here during summer but it's a review that I wanted to leave nonetheless. Lilia is a very famous restaurant, it is on the best 100 NYC restaurants list according to the New York Times and it's super difficult to book. I was so excited to come here and I was expected to be blown away but I was not. I mean it was good but certainly not worth the hype. It probably didn't help that they don't have AC inside the restaurant. It was literally 95 degrees Fahrenheit in there, not that much better than outside in the blazing heat of New York summer. We kept having to ask the wait staff to refill our drinks with ice. Maybe it would have been better to come here during winter instead, but guess I will never know because I won't be coming back. They have a sister restaurant called Misi that is at least properly air-conditioned, and it's easier to book than Lilia, so just go there instead. read more

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Pro tip- if you don't have a resy, go a bit before they open and they should have some bar seating available. TLDR: good to try, not sure if I'd go out of my way to try again Food: 3.8/5 I was expecting more from all the hype. Everything was good base level...wouldn't get the balls in the photo again (I think it was an appetizer) Ambiance: 5/5 Went on a rainy day, great vibes for a date or solo dining Service: 5/5 Very attentive, knew wine pairings well read more

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Excellent pasta! Hands down the showstopper is the pasta and everything else is just sitting on the sidelines to happily compliment the pasta. The vanilla ice cream dusted with fennel pollen was equally good as the pasta. Of course, I'd be happy to order what we had here again. We sat at the bar and was happy with the quick service. The ambience was good. I'm not sure if I paid much attention . The space was enjoyable but the food was really the focus. read more

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Food is decent but pretty pricey for what it is. I'd personally come here for ambience over anything else. good for dinner dates or treat your parents to a nice night. Presentation of dishes and cutlery is elegant. Surprisingly the bathroom doesn't really match the quality of everything else. It's a bit dank in there. spent $85 pp for 5 dishes which was the recommended number for 2 people. We were stuffed! I'd recommend around 3 dishes which is what I got with my brother the first time around but my friend this time was ravenous for her dinner even thought it was only 4pm. Got the classic mafaldine and agnolotti. The mussels were pretty but nothing crazy tastewise. I like the focaccia topping the most out of anything. The kabocha squash was surprisingly good. Not quite worth fighting for a reservation but a guaranteed spot for a comfortable night. read more

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All the pasta dishes I've tried were so good! I've gone twice and tried different pasta dishes and all sooooo good The clams are probably our fav small plate. Tried the scallop and it was okay. My bf tried the mussels and he said it was good but the clams are better. Tried the fig and it was salty and different. The mozzarella toast was good but the ricotta toast at misi is better. Rigatoni Diavola, San Marzano Tomatoes, Chili, Marjoram, Pecorino- always so good. My bfs favorite Sheep's Milk Cheese Agnolotti, Saffron, Dried Tomato, Honey- one of my favorites! Fettuccine, Lamb Sausage, Tomato Passato, Lemon, Pecorino- good! Flavorful Beet Casunziei, Poppy Seeds, Smoked Ricotta Salata- seasonal but also prob one of my favorites lol.. the pastas are soooo good Also the Italian job soft serve is the best!!! Service is also really good! read more

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A nice dining experience in Brooklyn. Chill ambiance and unique flavor pairings. My favorite dishes were the sheep's milk cheese agnolotti as well as the roasted leek focaccia with green garlic butter. Grilled scallops were cooked perfectly and I found the sauce it came with very interesting. Enjoyed eating it, not sure I would order again. Did not like the broccoli at all. Every piece was extremely bitter and the chili mixed with it was off putting. Not a good combo. read more

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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. The service here has always been warm and friendly. Last night, our waitress, Britt, made sure we were happy during our meal. Their sommelier helped us pick the perfect wine to go with our meal. While they have their standards on the menu, such as the malfadine and agnolotti, they also have seasonal items. We tried their braised cabbage with chicken skin and it was a great starter for our meal. The star of the meal was the caramelized onion ravioli. The aged balsamic reduction really added a depth of flavor and the dish wasn't heavy at all. Yes, reservations are hard to get here, but if you're lucky to snag a spot, I promise you'll enjoy your meal. read more

Great service and ambiance! The best item on the menu is by far the green garlic butter focaccia which was absolutely mouth watering (but I'm biased because I'm a fiend for focaccia). The pasta was tasty (agnolotti more than the malfadine) but I think didn't quite hit the spot as I typically like meat or seafood in my pastas. With just seasoning and cheese, the taste became a bit monotonous after a few bites. The lamb was well seasoned but a bit chewy. Overall I'm glad I finally tried Lilia but I am not convinced to come back for seconds except for the focaccia. read more

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40 minutes to get 2 pastas, after the hostess was rude what a coincidence. : i can do that at home. Didnt taste that much more special for waiting 40 mins compared to EVERYWHERE ELSE in new york. Dont buy the hype. read more

So proud of myself for snagging a reservation at Lilia--one of the toughest spots to book in NYC. There were a few hits and misses, but the sheep's milk agnolotti and olive oil gelato were definite standouts. Given that I really love Misi, I had sky-high expectations on Lilia. While both are great in their own ways, I personally prefer the food at Misi, the vibes and service at Lilia. ＊Roasted Ramp Foccacia with Green Ramp Butter $21 I was excited to try the focaccia with green garlic butter, but for the season (about six months), it's been swapped with ramps. The focaccia was fluffy with a crispy exterior. I'm not a fan of ramp, so this one wasn't quite for me. ＊Housemade Mozarella on Toasted Garlic Bread $18 Despite being piled with four thick slices of mozzarella and drizzled with honey, this felt surprisingly light. I couldn't really taste the garlic, and the dish still leaned a bit salty.  ＊Grilled Clams $28 I loved the gentle heat from the Calabrian chili and the crunch from the breadcrumbs ＊Sheep's Milk Cheese Agnolotti $31 Lilia's most iconic pasta--and my favorite dish of the night--lived up to its hype. The agnolotti was filled with light, creamy sheep's milk cheese, and the dried tomato and honey elevated the flavor profile. ＊Pink Peppercorn Mafaldini $28 This is a love-it-or-leave-it dish. It was intensely peppery, spicy, and savory, with a strong peppercorn flavor that lingered long after in my mouth. The flavor was one-dimensional imo. Order only if you're into pungent flavors. ＊The Italian Job $15 I was a big fan of Misi's olive oil gelato, but I might like Lilia's even more. It had more layers: honey, sea salt, and fennel pollen. However, after a few bites, the olive oil became overwhelming. The gelato was swimming in a pool of olive oil. ＊Vanilla Gelato $12 A basic, delicious combo with amaretti cookies, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chunks, and walnuts.  Pro tip: Resy opens at 10 am 28 days in advance. read more

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After hearing all the hype, both online and from friends and family, I was excited to finally get a reservation. We booked a Friday night table at 9:30 PM and didn't think much of the late time since it was a weekend. Our server was friendly enough, but service felt inattentive throughout the meal. We each only had two drinks over the course of nearly two hours, despite wanting more, and our empty glasses often sat for quite a while before anyone checked on us. By the time our food arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, and we were surprised to learn the kitchen closed at 10 PM. The meal started off well. The gem salad was fresh and enjoyable, and we also liked the fritelle. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. The mozzarella was so heavily salted that all of us immediately reacted after the first bite. The pastas were cooked well, but they suffered from the same issue. The agnolotti was our favorite, largely because it seemed less affected by the overwhelming amount of parmesan and salt that dominated the other dishes. Overall, we left disappointed. Between the inattentive service, feeling guilty sitting in an empty restaurant when the servers definitely wanted to leave, and food that was consistently over-salted to the point of being borderline inedible, the experience didn't live up to the hype. We won't return sadly. read more

Lilia - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a frequent Misi vistor, I had some skepticism around if Lilia could deliver at the same caliber ... and it sure did! Enjoyed every single bite of the meal - I would highly recommend: - Cacio e Pepe Fritelle - Mussels with green herb butter - Sheep's milk agnolotti - Olive oil gelato The only thing I got that I would probably pass on is the broccoli pesto gnocchi read more

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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 have to make sense. The service was okay. Not great, but not bad. Let's talk food: The artichoke appetizer was good, not outstanding but good. Not sure I'd pay $25 for it again but not bad. The cacio e pepe fritelle were also pretty good. what went downhill was the pasta and meat. We got the mafaldini which they are known for, and the agnolotti. I was so disappointed. the agnolotti are so sweet!! On the menu it's sheep's milk cheese filled topped with tomato and honey. My mistake for thinking hone was just going to be a drizzle or just a little taste to blend the flavors, not the only flavor I tasted. The mafaldini were not my cup of tea either. Then we ordered the lamb and I realized when it arrived at our table we weren't asked how we like it cooked. Ok, no problem, I assume they bring out how they cook lamb or I guess how it should be. To be honest though, it was a little too under for me. Despite that, we all tried and all couldn't speak after... because we just kept chewing! The flavors weren't bad but the real winner of the dish was the little salad that comes on top. Also I just have to make a note because none of the knives actually cut... I had to ask the waitress if it was possible to get another knife because it the ones we got were all very dull. We ended on a positive note with dessert ordering the Italian Job which we enjoyed. Overall I think I'm more disappointed with Lilia just because of how hyped up it is. I don't see myself coming back but I'm glad we tried. I guess the food influencers got me with this one, but onto the next! read more

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The service was amazing. The food was great but not amazing, at least not all of the dishes. We ordered 3 appetizers and 4 entries. The focaccia bread was very delicious, the muscles were ok. The artichoke was blend. The sheep's milk pasta was probably the best dish of all. The chicken was very tasty as well. The gnocchi was dry. read more

Tried this place after much hype. It was a long time reservation that we got through a friend. Loved all starters/pastas and desserts. We shared everything among table. Their pastas were really creative-Pesto gnocchi was the best! Their olive oil cake is simple yet amazing! MUST TRY! read more

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This is my second time dining at Lilia, and yes, it definitely is a challenging reservation to snag! Indoors the large bar area and many tables set a lively mood. Outdoors they do have many tables and a larger patio area. After checking in for our reservation, we waited a few minutes before being led to our table. We placed our order quickly and the appetizers came out quickly, the Cacio e Pepe fritelle were very delicious and full of flavor. The ramp focaccia with herb butter was okay, not quite as good as I remember. The texture of the pastas was perfectly al dente but the star of the show was easily the Sheep's Milk Cheese Agnolotti with Saffron, Dried Tomato, and Honey. Honestly, I could eat that all day, every day. The house made gelato, while simple sounding, also was a star and the perfect ending to the meal! read more

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One of two sister restaurants from Missy Roberts -- between this and Misi, I think Lilia wins the day for me. It's a tough res to snag, but recommend trying or just walking in for an early dinner. The ambiance is super bright and airy, love the history of it being a converted auto body-shop. I'd recommend getting everything family-style and a bottle of wine to share for the table. The Sheep's Milk Agnolotti is a clear favorite, legit probably a top three pasta dish ever? The saffron is the star of the dish and the cheese is pillowy. The Focaccia and Ramp Butter was fantastic, I'm sad it's not in season forever. Other standouts include Scallops and Grilled Artichoke, yoghurt sauce on the former was delish. Olive Oil Cake was great too, especially with the candied blood orange. I'll have to be back to try more small plates and the gelato! read more

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We stopped by when they opened on a weekday and got a seat at the bar. Ambiance was great - the restaurant has really big windows so it felt bright and airy. We got the leek focaccia, which was delicious. The bread was steaming hot and fluffy but crispy on the outside, and the green garlic butter paired well with it as well. The pastas, however, were a bit of a letdown. We got the malfaldini, which I thought was too salty. The peppercorn flavor was interesting, and I liked the first bite, but I didn't like biting into pieces of peppercorn and the flavor lingered in my mouth for a while afterwards. We also got the sheep's milk cheese agnolotti since it was supposed to be one of their signatures dishes. The cheese itself was very mild and didn't have much flavor but there was a subtle odd taste associated with it which wasn't super pleasant for me. I also wasn't a fan of the addition of honey to the sauce. Overall I appreciate the experimental bent of the pastas, but the flavor profiles were a bit of a miss for me and we ended up not finishing them. read more

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My experience at Lilia was okay. The service was a little too slow and the food took a while to come out, and the portions were really small for the price. We also were a group of 6 and I felt that the space was a bit tight. We ordered: -Roasted Ramp Focaccia, Ramp Butter: this was pretty good, I liked the ramp butter and thought this was a good appetizer, though $20 for bread and butter felt a little ridiculous -Grilled Artichoke, Garlic, Orange, Parmigiano, Breadcrumbs: I thought this was okay, I'm probably not an artichoke fan. -Mussels, Herb Butter, Sea Salt: This was good, no complaints about the mussels. -Black Bass, Salsa Verde, Coal Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes: they forgot that we ordered this so it took a really long time for this dish to come out, and the portion was not very big. -Mafaldini, Pink Peppercorn, Parmigiano -Sheep's Milk Cheese Agnolotti, Saffron, Dried Tomato, Honey -Ricotta Gnocchi, Broccoli Pesto, Pecorino, Pistachios: all the above pastas were fine, none of them knocked it out of the park for me. We also ordered some dessert like the olive oil cake, the chocolate ice cream, the lemon ice, and the italian job. Those were good! I highly recommend the italian job. read more

Lilia - Mafaldini mussels - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Service was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. Ambiance was casual and cute. The food was very good! We tried the mozzarella, artichoke, the bread, 3 pastas, and 2 desserts- all items were very good! read more

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The pasta is really well executed, and the gelato is some of the best I've ever had. It's expensive and a pain to get a table, but worth the hassle once in a while. Cacio e pepe fritelle - really tasty. Pronounced black pepper flavor, creamy on the inside, and perfectly crispy on the outside. Spaghetti - noodles were still firm, and the sauce was light and creamy. The pine nuts added a nice flavor and some textural contrast, and the lemon cut through the sauce nicely. Sheep's milk agnolotti - the most unique pasta I've ever had. Pillowy soft with a creamy filling, and complex flavor from saffron. The dried tomato and honey add some intense sweetness that helps balance everything. Rigatoni - the sauce is pretty unique, with heavy nutmeg cutting through the otherwise simple tomato base. Unfortunately this ended up being the only miss of the night - I found the dish to be way too salty. It was probably a one time mistake, it seems likely that the pasta water was over salted or boiled down too much. The Italian Job - probably makes this restaurant worth visiting just by itself. The gelato is soft serve, which I've never had before, and it's amazing. Intensely creamy and perfectly smooth, topped with olive oil and honey. The honey cools down to a thick gel, so it ends up adding textural contrast as well. The meal is quite expensive, reaching around $80 per person. This probably compares to the higher end West Village spots, but for the same price, the portions are much larger. Try it out if you can snag a table - walking in is pretty much impossible. read more

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It took a while, but finally got a reservation at Lilia. They opened up outdoor seating for the summer, so there's more available tables. The ambiance outside was nice on a warm day in Williamsburg. We ordered the leek foccacia, grilled scallops, sheep's milk agnolotti, and the lamb sausage fettuccine. The good: leek foccacia and sheep's milk agnolotti. The foccacia comes out warm with green garlic butter and is definitely worth ordering! The sheep's milk agnolotti lived up to the hype and was an extremely unique and delicious pasta dish The not so good: the scallops were odd, it included a yogurt base with anchovy and walnuts. They were cooked very well but the odd flavor pairing threw us off. The lamb sausage fettuccine was very average, it was nice but not worth going back for. Overall, there were some standout dishes. But I probably won't be going back since it's hard to get a table and there were a lot of hit or miss items read more

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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 random Monday when I'd be compelled to endure a late reservation for the sake of trying their inventive pastas. That Monday was today. The best bites were the oblong agnolotti with a slight smoky sweetness coming from the saffron (a nice redemption after tasting the disgustingly sweet saffron pasta at Barano) and the simple but well-executed pesto gnocchi. The cacio e Pepe fritters were also a crowd-pleaser. The mafaldine was probably my least favorite item. The pasta itself was nicely al denté, but I found the sauce quite noticeably salty. I also would skip the artichoke next time - while tasty, the portion of artichoke meat was rather paltry. The dense olive oil cake is a winner - don't skip dessert here. read more

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While I was here, my group full of women of color was not even offered the option of a reservation or even at the bar. I have to be honest, also, and I don't usually write reviews like this, but I was aware that the demographic seemed problematically white. Which is disappointing, given the fact that Brooklyn has an originally very diverse and inclusive population. This is my first experience having this thus far in Brooklyn and the tristate. I would 100% recommend that POC avoid this location. Do not dine in here - if the staff is not interested in us then they do not deserve our money. Even when I was looking at the staff and patrons, I didn't see any diversity... the particular staff that we interacted with were Paola and Katrina. Again, this is my first experience thus far in New York across the boroughs, where I wasn't even offered the opportunity to even make a reservation. Again, I've been here for about 15 minutes with my friends who are now eating next to her at La Petite Joia, which even has a more diverse audience. read more

Lilia - Lack of diversity - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York