We returned to Liliana and had another delicious meal, this time on the lovely patio with our dog. The Hamachi Crudo was beautiful and craveable. The Focaccia never disappoints. We also loved the Chef's Choice White Sauce pasta with chicken. This time we tried the Tiramisu, which was terrific- not too sweet and the chocolate on top had a light crispy texture. The service was pleasant and attentive. read more

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We have been here a few times for special dates and always are amazed by the food and service. Our server Yobani remembered us from over a year ago when we were in for our anniversary- down to which table we were at and the occasion! The food was incredible and we really loved the caramella pasta and sweet potato on the fall menu- Yobani helped us pick out a great wine to pair with our meal. You will think you are too full for dessert- get the tiramisu anyways. It's to die for. Shoutout to Mary and Kenzie, chefs who have made incredible meals everytime we come. We will continue to drive out from Minneapolis for our favorite meals read more

Cozy,welcoming ambience,delicious food,attentive service. Warm greetings to Sasha who was taking care of us during the dinner. She is a great communicator : easygoing and humorous yet tactful. My husband and I enjoyed a delightful evening at Liliana on August 27th,admiring a fabulous full moon on the way home ! read more

Our first time here the parking was a little weird to figure out but we got it after we circled. The food was so good with the portions been so big we had to take some home with us. Our server recommended some great drinks to pair with our pastas. The place over all is a relax feeling. read more

This is the kind of restaurant where planning ahead pays off. Reservations are best made at least a day in advance, and it is worth calling a few hours before your visit to confirm, especially since our Resy reservation disappeared into the digital void. That said, the staff will do their best to accommodate walk-ins, even if that means finding space at the bar. The atmosphere is hip, energetic, and thoughtfully designed, though the dining room is loud and the seating can feel tight. Guests who prefer a little more personal space should request the lounge area or one of the few high-top tables. Service during our visit was not quite five-star attentive, likely because the restaurant appeared to be short-staffed, but the team was knowledgeable about both the food and wine. Arrive early to take advantage of happy-hour drink specials. Regardless, order the Vespa, a standout choice for martini drinkers. The food is the real highlight: both the rotolo and saltimbocca were exceptional, delivering the kind of polished, high-end dining experience that is hard to find in the suburbs. Practical details are equally appealing: parking is plentiful, and even the restroom is beautifully curated. Overall, the restaurant combines ambitious cooking, a lively setting, and informed hospitality, making it well worth a visit. Just be sure to confirm your reservation before you go. So, I do not dock a star lightly. In this case, two factors influenced my rating: (1) inattentive service, with too few check-ins and too much time spent wondering where our server was, and (2) poor wine quality. I sampled a couple of expensive wines that were clearly oxidized, likely from being left open too long. Trust your instincts. If a wine tastes like Two Buck Chuck, send it back. If the bottle is presented with a rubber stopper still in it, say adios. Ironically, the least expensive wine was the best of the bunch, presumably because it had not been sitting open for days. read more

We had a great first experience at Liliana and will definitely be back! A great, intimate place to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday. The menu had a great variety of dishes. The waiter was wonderful and so helpful with describing different menu items. I had the Greco wine which was light and refreshing. My husband loved the pork chop. The chicken Parmesan was a very large serving and could have fed both of us! Food was amazing! read more

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I was really pleased by Liliana! This is located in my city and I'm shocked that I have taken this long to try it. The fact that they have housemade pasta in all kinds of varieties says a lot, they really care about attention to detail, and it is evident in the menu offerings. We ended up getting a handful of items to include the focaccia with seasonal butter, garlic bread with marinara dipping sauce, hamachi crudo, and the rigatoni. The rigatoni had berbere spices in it which made it super flavorful and unlike any other pasta I've had in the twin cities. The berbere spice is traditional to Ethiopian slow-cooked stews so to find it in a pasta at an Italian restaurant was very intriguing! The flavors were perfect! I am excited to try more things from the menu and try other pastas, the flavors did not miss and I was impressed to say the least. The ambience is also lovely, you'll forget that you're in a shopping center in the burbs. I will say however that the pricing was high for the area, $28 for a lamb bolognese is a little egregious. read more

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Visited on a whim after seeing that this is a sister restaurant to Estelle. Ended up being the best meal I have eaten in ages. Every single thing we ordered was 10/10. I would return and have the exact same meal. The service was great & they gave us complimentary donut holes with our dessert! This is definitely a place you could dress up for a nice date or event. read more

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On a mission to find the best chicken parmesan in Minnesota led us here, and Liliana absolutely delivered. The ambiance sets the tone right away. It's intimate in the best way, beautifully designed, with a great bar vibe. One of my favorite touches is being able to sit by the window and watch the pasta being made. Our server Nicole was amazing. She gave thoughtful recommendations and made the whole experience feel really special. We started with the supplì, which is like a rice-based version of a mac and cheese bite with red sauce, so good. The prosciutto bruschetta was also incredible and a very generous portion. For pastas, we tried a few and each one was so unique. The scarpinocc had this slightly sweet, really balanced flavor with beet, pickled orange, and butter. The bucatini with lobster was delicious with a nice kick from the Calabrian chili. The paccheri was a standout. It reminded me of a rich, slow-cooked pot roast but with pasta instead of potatoes. Easily my favorite of the night. And of course, the chicken parmesan was exactly what we came for. Thick cut, perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and smothered in red sauce, served with spaghetti. So good. For dessert, the individual popsicle was such a fun and unique touch, definitely worth trying. We also shared the crepe with ricotta and fruit, which was a perfect way to end the meal. Definitely a spot worth going out of your way for. read more

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Great service and excellent food! Ambiance is wonderful as well. Great price point and huge portions!! read more

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I visited Liliana for the first time during Winter Restaurant Week. For my three-course meal, I picked the steamed mussels (one of my favorite foods), mushroom agnolotti, and lemon tart. We also added on octopus tater tots because we'd never seen anything like them, as well as the garlic bread. Service was friendly and attentive, and the dishes were staged out nicely. The food overall was flavorful and had some interesting twists, like numbing Szechuan peppercorns in the octopus and fragrant black garlic in the agnolotti. If you are out in the eastern suburbs, this is a wonderful place for a special meal! The only things I didn't love were the mussels (they were a little sandy unfortunately) and the garlic bread, which was oddly sweet. read more

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Cute restaurant with great service and good food! There are some unique flavors in some of their dishes so be prepared to test your pallett! Service Vibe Food read more

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I met up with some friends for dinner, and it was also one of my friend's birthday. They have a parking lot and street parking available. Our server was so nice, when he found out it was a birthday gathering he gave us a round of prosecco to toast. Then gave us dessert to try. Food was delicious here and good portions too. He gave me recommendations for the food. Ambiance was pretty, bright, lot of greenery, and wine!! Definitely recommend this restaurant and also make a reservation. read more

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Incredible food in a beautiful setting. Fabulous options for food and drinks. The prosciutto bruschetta was my favorite of the night! Making a reservation online was easy. Though if you want to go on the weekend, make it at least a week in advance. Parking was also easy! Our server was friendly enough. But he clearly kept trying to upsell and was just going through the motions where it felt like he was trying to rush us out. We shared the olives and bruschetta. And I had the strozzapreti. A perfect meal going into colder weather. We also shared the tiramisu, which was tasty, but not as rich as I'd like it to be. The food was excellent all around, well-priced, and in good portions. Worth the drive from Minneapolis. Will be coming back for sure! read more

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Visited 11/15/25. Really fun new spot in Woodbury. I don't live in that area but if I did I would definitely be getting a res from time to time. Best parts: -Service! Our server Becky was so kind and knowledgeable. Best service I've had in a while. -The Arbusto N/A drink-so flavorful and delightful! -The strozzapreti-if I come again I'm getting this! Had a taste of it from my friend and it was so creamy and good -The sweet potato app-loved the different flavors and textures and that sauce on the bottom was amazing! -Complimentary zeppoli. We were raving about these hours after. Such a nice gesture! Good parts: -Snow Maiden drink-while all the cocktails are slightly steeper price wise (especially the spritz options), this one felt better and was very flavorful. I will say I liked the spirit free arbusto better though. -The Creste di gallo pasta. Fun flavor and loved the pasta shape. Could've used slight more variety in texture (maybe by not grinding up the clams to be so small) -Rotolo-good; very very rich so prepare for that in advance -The garlic bread-very unique and creamy. Fun to try! Not your average garlic bread Other: -They definitely need more vegetarian pasta options. They really only had one on the menu and when we were trying to think of how some could be changed to accommodate as a veg dish it didn't work well -Chicken parm-a bit spicier than expected and I don't know if the pepperoni ragu was the right sauce to go with. The chicken part was great though! read more

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It's so nice to have a fancier, non-chain place in Woodbury. I had heard about this place opening up and decided to go for a recent special celebration. I love the "modern Italian" vibe here. There are many favorites you'll recognize, but with a little twist. We started with the garlic bread and arancini. I would seriously have been ok if that's all we ended up eating. The garlic bread was gooey on the inside and delicious. I actually sopped it up with some of the extra sauce from the arancini, which was also delicious. I tried the corn carbonara, which was so good. I think it might be off the menu again, since it seemed like a summer dish, but if it's on there, I would highly recommend. Honestly, it didn't look like there was anything bad on the menu. If you are in to cocktails, the cocktail menu is creative. Definitely ask for recommendations. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Great Woodbury addition! My family is a big fan of the lovely Estelle in Saint Paul and have been excited to see the expansion as both carry the same owners. It's thrilling to see a small business expand as opposed to chain restaurants. What an exciting time to support local! I made a reservation online for my birthday with a total of 4 in my group for 6:15 pm. When we arrived, I had added +1 to my headcount and made sure to tell the staff right away as I understand this can cause a mix up on tables, etc. Needless to say, our table was not set and ready until almost 7:45pm. Luckily, we were not in a rush and were able to enjoy some cocktails at the bar prior to seating. When seated, we had already familiarized ourselves with the menu so were able to order relatively quickly. My table split the appetizers of sweet potatoes, greens salad and garlic bread. There was plenty for 5 of us to split. My husband adored the garlic bread. It was super rich! For my main entree I opted for the ravioli. I appreciated the white sauce (unique) and sweet corn. It was very good and rich just like the garlic bread appetizer. Our service was a little iffy (IE: reservation delay) and I 200% think this is due to new staff, new location, etc. For my latest experience, our server was slow with the drink refills which was a huge bummer for us as we went thirsty many parts of our evening. My hope is that this gets up to Estelle standards soon and I trust it will. Overall, I appreciate the ambiance with the dim lights, clean space, and open bar and kitchen concept so customers can see the handmade pasta being made. In addition, simple touches on decorating such as the table bud flower vases and body length mirror in the bathroom were selling points for me. We enjoyed the bartender who was super chatty and willing to help us out with drink recommendations. For the record, the spritz is super light and refreshing! I ordered two - delicious! My main recommendation to all is to try ordering a nice base (such as the salad) or something that will offset the garlic items. Every item was extremely heavy so Liliana is a spot I will come on special occasions when I can anticipate the hearty ingredients. Welcome to Woodbury, Liliana!! read more

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We chose Liliana for our second anniversary. Overall good experience. We were seated promptly and the hostess was nice. Waitress was attentive. Smaller menu but that is what I would expect. Pasta was delicious! Fresh, al dente and very rich so no need to order too much if you are getting something with cream sauce. Ingredients were done right and seasoning was balanced. Loss of star is the acoustics of the dining room. It's too loud. I had to lean in to hear the waitress. She also said "yeah the noise is bad in here when we are busy". Owner(s) think about some acoustic panels or some way to tamp the the reverberation in the room. It definitely distracts from the experience where I felt like I was back in my high school cafeteria. We will be back at a quieter time. read more

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I visited Liliana on a Monday night for dinner, and overall, we had a good experience. Upon walking in, we were promptly greeted by the host and ushered to our seats. The restaurant itself had plenty of seating, it was clean, and stylish. Pros: The prosciutto bruschetta was phenomenal! It had the perfect amount of sweet and salty. The noodles served with both pasta dishes were cooked and flavored to perfection! Cons: We made the reservation for the pasta bar and the chairs were very uncomfortable. Fortunately, the restaurant was not busy, so we were able to move to a dining room table. The chicken on the chicken parmesan was heavily breaded. I had to pick most of the breading off. Overall, I would revisit Liliana to try different menu items as they seem to change the menu frequently! read more

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The food is amazing I had the veal my wife rotolo. It was fantastic authentic and frankly surprisingly delicious ... I say surprisingly because let's face it it's in Woodbury MN the land of chain restaurants and 17 year old cooks. This food had pride you could taste. We'll be back wow. Update: So good we went back the next night order the same thing and again fabulous! read more

Amazing. I didn't find have the best impression walking in, the host was meh, not smiling and just sorta stared at us. Awkward. The restaurant is modern and open, relaxed upscale vibes, but not unique. The food tho. Omg. I was so happy. The sweet potato with whipped caesar, crispy kale, sun chips and everything else in that dish, was a perfect fall dish. It woke me up, and here I thought it was going to be boring. The pastas - rotolo and chitarra, I was so pleasantly surprised. The rotolo, little golden nuggets, were decadent, rich, and earthy. My favorite. The chitarra was beautiful and had so much flavor, and the octopus was crazy tender. The chili crunch in the chitarra had that numbing effect, I hated that, but I still appreciated the bites I had. My husband is the carrot cake fan, this had a miso caramel that piqued my interest, but it was just alright. Did its job. Our server was very friendly, but food came pretty slow once the place got packed. I can't wait to return to try more pasta! read more

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Cute smaller restaurant. Service was very helpful and friendly and the food was very good! I will be back! read more

Liliana - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

Our first time to Liliana's and we were not disappointed. We were seated right away and greeted by our server who was super friendly. The menu was explained nicely and you can watch them make the pasta through a window area which was pretty neat. Food was very good and the noodles were great! Nice touch of complimentary donut bites at the end. We look forward to visiting again soon to try other options on the menu! read more

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We had a great dinner at Liliana! Our server had great recommendations and the food was so good. Amaro Spritz Suppli: Rice croquette, mozzarella, fontina, pepperoni ragu (10/10) Prosciutto Bruschetta: Stracciatella, melon marmalade, chives (8/10) Garlic Bread: Milk bread, garlic butter, cream cheese, grana padano (10/10) Fusilli: Red pepper sugo, harissa, stracciatella, basil pesto (9/10) Cavatelli: Duck ragu, peach, crème fraîche, cocoa (this was husbands and I didn't really like it, but he did!) We had dining room seating which was great. I would probably recommend not selecting pasta bar seating if you can help it as it's a pretty compact space and you're facing into a store room where someone is making pasta yes, but it's not the best view. While you can, of course, curate this experience to fit whatever budget you want, in our experience - selecting what we wanted and having 2 drinks each - this was a more expensive dinner at about $100 per person. read more

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Came to Liliana for an impromptu dinner on a rainy night. They were so accommodating on a packed evening. Star of the night was the prosciutto bruschetta. Enjoyed the cudighi sandwich with a heaping portion of cacio e Pepe fries. The cavatelli was such a unique pasta incorporating fruit! Started out with a perfect mini bite of savory cannoli. My first sbagliato made with cappelletti was so refreshing. No room left for dessert but enjoyed the chefs zeppoles! Must come back for tiramisu. read more

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The pasta rotolo was off the chain. My compliments to the chef. The ribeye was good better than average the Demi glaze was a tad bit salty but that's me being judgmental because the pasta was so good. Overall an awesome meal! Very nice ambiance! read more

Liliana - Basque chocolate cheesecake was really good. Awesome - Italian Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

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Welcome to Woodbury!! My wife and I went here for our 16 year anniversary. Our waiter even said "Happy Anniversary" when we were seated!! So nice to see the small things matter... Appetizers: garlic break and bruschetta. Garlic bread was so unique and had tons of flavor Bruschetta was melt in your mouth goodness Main course: we split the chicken Parmesan, it was enough for 2 and was cooked very well, the noodles added a nice Italian feel. Definitely will be back and letting people know about the new restaurant in town. read more

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Very nice spot located in Woodbury it's nice to have good quality without the restaurant being a chain. Wine- Chardonnay Starters- pork bruschetta was incredible all of the flavor of the pork and avocado 15/10 Garlic bread people raved about but it wasn't my favorite ours was pretty sweet which I was expecting a savor treat. Main- Paccheri- braised beef and pickled vegetables again this dish was incredible and full of flavor between beef, meat, pasta and sauce Mafaldine- not your grandma spaghetti and meatballs this dish also had great flavors with a hint of pepper Deserts- Carrot Cake and Popsicle get both you will not regret it, both spectacular in their own ways. Service was great! read more

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We came for a birthday dinner, as it was exciting to see a foodie restaurant open up in this area. We really hope Liliana makes it for the long haul, but not sure... Food: The from-scratch pasta is al dente and texture is great. Shrimp perfectly tender. But the flavors weren't all there. Branzino was ok. Fillets were very small and the spicy chorizo/bean mixture just didn't mesh super well with tender, mild fish. Salad was crisp and fresh, though. Service: prompt and friendly. Very accommodating if you have food sensitivities. Ambience: super cute and modern vibes. Open kitchen concept with bar seating. Indoor space is adorable. Small patio outside is nice. Overall, we thought the food was above average for suburbs, but expected a bit more from Estelle's sister restaurant. Will be interesting to see if their menu options expand, as I've heard many people mention they hope for more options. Fingers crossed! read more

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Woodbury needs more independent restaurants like this. Fresh pasta, yes please! A great strawberry shrub mocktail and beautiful Italian wine list is a great way to start. We also had the garlic bread which is delicious but you NEED the tomato sauce on the side. (Please encourage them to include with the bread order). The pasta dishes were delicious and even got the thumbs up from two teenagers. The complimentary zeppoles for a parting treat were unexpected, warm and so yummy! Staff were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! read more

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For some reason, I was notified that my review on Oct 30th was deemed fake by Lilliana's, so I am rewriting it and including a screenshot of my transaction to prove that I went there. The food was mediocre, especially the smash sandwich. When I asked the server if they had iced tea or lemonade, she didn't know! The bench seats are uncomfortable, the tables are small, and the seating is so close together that the waitress kept bumping our table when she was serving other people. We wanted to like Lilliana's, but we won't be going back. read more

Liliana - Italian Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

Not only is the food and service exceptional, but when we had a surprise addition of people to our party the day before our reservation, the incredible manager worked with us to accommodate the change and made our birthday dinner celebration perfect! Thank you! read more

The mussel dish and the bread was great, and the pork chop portion was generous. however, all pasta dishes were salty, especially the lobster pasta was very very salty and there was barely any lobster in it. Service was good and we were not in a hurry. Ambiance was nice. read more

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As of my visit (10/17/25), this restaurant has been open for 3 months. Excellent ambiance, friendly professional service, very good food. Given the relatively recent opening, the smooth customer experience impressed me. I would definitely plan on visiting the next time I'm in Woodbury! read more

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We had an amazing experience at this pasta bar from start to finish. The chicken Parmesan was outstanding -- one of the thickest cuts of chicken breast I've ever been served, yet somehow it still retained all of its moisture. It was incredibly juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked without being dried out at all. You can tell real care goes into the food here. The complimentary dessert was such a pleasant surprise too. It looked like a little circle pastry, but had the warm, sweet flavor and texture of a churro -- absolutely delicious and a perfect ending to the meal. Our waiter went above and beyond the entire evening. The service was attentive, friendly, and truly exceptional. The ambience was relaxing and inviting, the food was excellent, the prices were fair, and the portions were generous enough that we happily brought leftovers home. Definitely worth the trip, and we'll absolutely be back again. read more

Being a big fan of Estelle, it's no surprise that Liliana (the newest restaurant in the family) is also up my alley. Liliana is more Italian influenced than the pan-European menu of it's sister restaurant and everything we've tried thus far has been enjoyable. Even though it's only been open a few months, there have been some menu changes already. The Rotolo (think lasagna pinwheels) and Ravioli have been great, the garlic bread is every bit as rich and addictive as it looks and I could eat a comical amount of the chicken liver pate cannolis. The wine list unsurprisingly leans on French and Italian wines, they have some creative cocktails and a small list of beers. There's a small patio for the warmer months and the dining room itself is well done, if not a bit loud. Woodbury needs more options like Liliana, and based upon how busy they've been each time thus far, it seems like the locals are ready for them. read more

Oh wow. I have been a Woodbury local since the 90s and this is by far the best restaurant in Woodbury history. I've been twice since it opened and it has not disappointed yet. The top standouts are the garlic bread, the prosciutto, and the chicken parm. Everything is killer though. Service was lovely. Vibes were impeccable. All around killer spot. Definitely grab a reservation online. Spots fill up quick. I love how they make all their pasta in house and you can see them making it behind the glass. So great! read more

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Food was amazing and service fantastic. We are visiting from MA and were celebrating our daughter-in-law and her mother's birthdays. The tiramisu was to die for! It was a little loud but that was ok. Enjoyed it!!! read more

Our server was great and we really liked the restaurant's atmosphere. We started with cocktails - Aperol Spritz and Ba Da Bing - and the garlic bread. These were very good. For our entries we ordered: pasta and meatballs, chicken parmesan, and the veal. The pasta and meatballs was very good. The chicken parm was also good except for the pasta that came with it - there was something about the flavor that was off putting. The salad that came with the veal was simple but tasty. Unfortunately, the veal was bland and tough. read more

Liliana - Italian Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

We came here when it first opened and the bucatini was amazing. Huge chunks of lobster, great sauce, a lot of burrata. The next time we went, it was mediocre. We went again tonight and got the bucatini once again and there was hardly any burrata and almost NO lobster. The few pieces of lobster were so small, I'd call them "finely diced". I paid $27 for noodles with sauce. We also split the parcherri and the favor was good, but hardly any meat in the dish. I will say that the service was excellent, but unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more