Lilla was a wonderful dining experience from start to finish. We made a reservation, and I'm glad we did because the restaurant filled up quickly. The atmosphere is comfortable, inviting, and a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. What really made our evening special was the service. Both Blythe and Bel were friendly, personable, and genuinely fun to interact with. Their warm hospitality elevated the entire experience and made us feel very welcome. The food was excellent as well. We started with the Breaded Mushrooms appetizer, which were delicious, and the dill dipping sauce was especially good. For our mains, we shared the Carbonara and the Panna e Funghi pizza. Both dishes were flavorful and well-prepared. We particularly enjoyed the pizza's crust, which had a great texture and flavor that complemented the mushroom toppings perfectly. Between the outstanding service, delicious food, and inviting atmosphere, Lilla is a place we'll happily return to. Highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit! Would definitely come back. read more

I spotted this restaurant a few months ago in its new location on 15th and was eager to try it, which I finally did last night. I'm not vegan, but I love fake meat and was happy to see both beef and chicken on their menu. Unfortunately, the HUGE faux pas with this place was the red sauce. It was the most acidic marinara I've ever tasted (like, eye-squintingly tart), and as a 58-year-old Italian-American, I've had my fair share of red sauce. It seemed kind of raw and undercooked, like warmed crushed tomatoes, and did not appear to have any seasoning, such as salt, pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, or any of the other trademark Italian flavors. Likewise, the focaccia that accompanied the meatballs seemed to not contain any salt or olive oil like a correct focaccia does. Red sauce should be so good that you want to drink it, but it was a challenge just to take a bite of this one, not to mention that the very small three-meatball appetizer and the chicken parmigiana were oversauced to begin with. I found myself wishing I had a jar of Rao's on hand. However, the meat substitutes themselves were great, especially the chicken, and the buccatini that accompanied the parm was beautifully cooked and twirled into perfect little balls on my fork. If I could buy the food to take home without sauce and provide my own, I'd get Lilla again, but based on my first impression, I won't be back, especially at their steep prices, though to be fair, prices are set at a "living wage," so no additional tip is necessary at the end. The service was good, though oddly the bill arrived with an extra entree and side on it which was credited on the same ticket with an "employee meal" discount to make it the correct total. read more

I was very excited to finally try this place and they had some lunch specials. We were a little disappointed. There was one other table for lunch and us. Lunch prices are not very lunch priced but I was ok with that expecting some amazing pasta. My friend ordered the carbonara which was like $25-27 and it was not good. There was bits of scrambled eggs in the sauce. I ordered the lunch Alfredo mushroom which looked amazing but damn it was salty! Made my friend try it and it was even salty for her. I wasn't going to say anything but I did and they gladly remade it. It was definitely less salty. But now it had no flavor. I took 2 bites and asked for it to go. The server was super friendly but I would not recommend this place for lunch if you are on a time limit. The salad was good. It wasnt horrible at all, they probably just had an off day We came to try the bolognese and they didn't have any! This is probably when we should have left and came back another day! read more

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The grilled focaccia with spreads was to die for - probably the best appetizer I have ever had, and why I'm giving 4 stars. Sadly, the pepperoni pizza was disappointingly bland and the crust was flimsy. The carbonara was just ok for the price. Although the restaurant itself is cute and quaint, it was inconvenient to have the bathrooms be so far outside of the restaurant. I am really happy to have a vegan Italian restaurant, and would return to give some other menu items a try! read more

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I reluctantly had not been to Lilla yet. That is until my date with my daughter to see Flightless Bird at the nearby Revolution Hall. Ellie, my daughter, had been several times before and so she ordered and she chose the place!! I am REALLY not a fan of "replacement" meat and prefer plant based. But she insisted that we had to get the meatballs. So we started with them. They were absolutely AMAZING. A bit softer than my mom used to make them, but I like that!!! SO big lol we each had 1.5 and man the red sauce, bread, the entire experience of this dish was a solid 5 star. I had acid from the tomato sauce, creamy sauce, flavorful meatballs and a crispy bread to mop up all this flavor with!!! Next our entrees were the Sundried tomato pesto, which I wasn't super excited about and the Margherita Pizza, which I feel defines a pizza place. A good margherita isn't hard to make but it's easy to mess up by making it too complicated. I take ALL the un-excitement back in regards to the Sundried tomato pesto. Wow was it PACKED with flavor!!! It wasn't too bold that it smacked you with flavor but it was all so subtly blended to make a delicious pesto. The pesto was creamy and the flavor of the Sundried tomato was perfect. We both really enjoyed the dish. The Margherita Pizza was also perfect. A perfect wood fired crust *chef's kiss* light sauce and perfectly topped with the right and light proportions of cheese, and basil. Oh my goodness so good. For dessert we shared the Olive Oil cake and again utter perfection. Such great flavors and they all came together to give this light cake it's fluffy texture and delicious taste. Everything we had was perfectly delicious. I cannot wait to go back. Our server was wonderful, we felt very welcome and very take care of. I absolutely love it here just as much as my daughter does. This is such a cute spot and we'll curated to feel homey and warm and open. I love the ceilings and the decor, and all the plants too!! HIGHLY recommend Lilla. Absolutely delicious Vegan Italian! read more

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Food was incredible. Very rich and delicious. Service was excellent, and it's such a great date night spot! Seriously a 10/10 and we will be returning. read more

Excellent vegan food. You don't miss anything by eating the vegan food (sorry for the cliché ) here. The food is flavorful, very tasty and gratifying too. Abby who waited our table was very courteous. She was also very well versed with the vegan food on the menu and the ingredients. She ensured our dining experience was memorable. All dishes were unique with a distinct taste and presentation. Excellent choice of drinks. Appetizers were pretty good as well. Nice location. Decent prices. Good food is no accident, it requires good intentions behind it Thanks for all the staff and crew here for the thoughtful and earth friendly food read more

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Vegan Italian with a lot of options! The restaurant is small and easy to miss when driving down Madison st. I would recommend reservations. I visited with a friend on a Friday night at 7:30. I ordered an Italian soda and my friend ordered a Mocktail. We split the eggplant tower and each ordered a pasta (two that our waitress recommended) The eggplant tower was fantastic. I love fried eggplant, and this had a light and crispy batter that was surprisingly gluten free. I had the carbonara and my friend got the spicy Alfredo. I tried both and I liked that hers was more creamy, but hers was indeed quite spicy. My carbonara was good, the faux pancetta totally fooled me, but the sauce did not compare to what I've had in Italy. The service was super friendly, and the ambiance was chill. Would recommend this for a low-key evening out. I would return to try some other items! read more

Lilla - Eggplant Tower - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Loved this little spot! Came here for my late birthday meal and enjoyed everything from the house made meatballs to the pesto pasta to the friendly and chill service. They offer a full bar and nice portions. I didn't feel rushed which was also very nice! I would skip the desserts next time and I want to try a pizza next-- they looked amazing out of the oven. read more

Lilla - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

if i could give this review more than 5 stars i would! from the incredible food, to the friendly and helpful staff, the way the restaurant is decorated... just wow. i had the most amazing experience here & want to give a special thanks to Abby who made our experience here truly feel like a dream. definitely will be returning read more

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The food was insanely good- like way better than anticipated. Will be craving this until we stop in again. The service was also impeccable- thank you to our dear of an attendant Abby! read more

My sister and I went to Lilla.. I've been wanting to return since going with my monthly vegan dining group last year. I texted the restaurant and they responded that their reservations were full, but we were welcome to try walk in, might be a wait. So we took our chances and headed over. We couldn't find street parking, but the paid parking close by was pretty empty and we parked there for $4. We walked in and started to put our name on the wait list, but was told we would probably be finished before the reserved party was set to arrive. It was nice to get seated right away. The plan was to share everything. We started out with the Caffè Martini..it was really good. I only had a few sips since I was driving. We started with Grilled Maitake Mushrooms..yumm! We also shared the Brussel Sprout salad, it was my sister's and my favorite of the meal! We got the Tagliolini al Pesto. It was good! My sister decided she wanted to try the Potato Leek soup, it was just ok. For dessert we shared the Orange & Olive Oil Cake. The service was great, we were checked on throughout our meal. My sister isn't vegan, but she really enjoyed the food. The ambiance of the restaurant has a fun vibe. Tip is included in the bill, when asked about it, we were told that they received a livable wage. It was a good experience for both of us! Definitely will be back! read more

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Tried this restaurant and all were pleasantly surprised at the very tasty food. For apps we tried the mushrooms & the eggplant stack. The mushrooms were good but all of raved about the eggplant. My main course was the spicy Alfredo and it was delicious! While 2 in the party were vegan and one not all were more than happy with our food. Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere- will be back read more

Great little place! Came here with my parents, brother and boyfriend (I'm the only vegan) and everyone was very happy with their food. We called ahead (like 10-15m) on New Year's Eve and when we arrived they had a table set up for us already. The place is pretty small, but cozy and not too loud. The server (Abby) was super friendly and helpful. They 86'ed the Mushroom Risotto (which my dad wanted) because they ran out of an ingredient, but she asked the chef and they were able to work around it. It was still so delicious!! Everything we ordered arrived quickly. We got the focaccia to share, super yummy. I got the Rigatoni with artichoke cream, my mom got the bolognese, dad got the mushroom risotto, brother got the Carbonara Pasta, and my boyfriend got the spicy Alfredo; all our entrees were delicious and so filling--we were stuffed even though this place is plant based. Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow. read more

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Amazing "chicken" Parmesan. Everything is homemade. Tomato Sauce is delicious; pasta cooked perfectly. Chicken is delicious. Would definitely recommend! Service was fine. Place is cozy if a bit small. One thing, staff is paid a living wage, credit card tips are not allowed. Additional cash tips are but not necessary. read more

As a non-vegan I don't often eat at Vegan restaurants. However, due to the proximity of this one to my place we decided to come here one day. It has a cute intimate vibe to it and a cozy feel. Service was good. We weren't famished that day so we opted for a few soups and the Vegan Chicken Parm. Everything was delicious and I marveled at how closely the Vegan Chicken Parm resembled a real one. Thumbs up. read more

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Walked in without a reservation at 5:40pm and there was the new waitress who was told "No Reservation, put them in the back" Yikes we were walked to a tiny room in the back with only 4 tables. Felt like a closet. (Btw there were plenty of tables in the front when we walked in and when another couple was sat next to us for 5-10 mins then they were moved to the front) food was good so cheers to the chef/cooks in the back! We should have said NO to the back room and left the restaurant but this was our first time. It was so awkward eating dinner in this back closet room. If we ever go back we will speak up next time. The ambiance was awful! read more

Great food. Exceptional service. Had a great time with friends and we were a large group. They even did separate tickets. read more

so glad we found this place! we were looking for an all vegan dining experience and were happy to try Lilla out! they have a variety of dishes, but we chose breaded mushrooms, which reminded us of calamari, & 2 pizzas to split - this place is on the pricier side, so it was helpful to see the portion sizes provided by past yelpers! our waitress was great/attentive, and provided us with recommendations for food items and places to explore. the restaurant is located in a strip mall type building, with tall ceilings! just wish they had more mood/intimate lighting rather than the bright fluorescents will definitely return if we're ever back in Portland! read more

Lilla - Potato and Leek Pizza (G,S) Panna e Funghi Pizza (G) - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I haven't been able to find a delicious vegan Italian since Portobello closed, but I'd consider Lilla for future dinings. The service was excellent. Our service was attentive and kind. Love the pour of Prosecco. It was paired well with my food. The croquettes were pleasantly delicious. While they're finger-length and -sized, the three pieces were filling and tasted similar to a fried mash potato. Super delicate. Delicious sauces too. I thought the pasta noodles were a little dry and too chewy. My carbonara was bland, but I liked the "bacon." I preferred the Alfredo better because of the toppings. read more

Lilla - Carbonara and Alfredo - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Can't wait to come back for more amazing vegan Italian fine dining! Food is fresh and well prepared. Salads are huge and great for sharing. Pasta is perfection - al dente texture and flavorful sauces. I'll skip the focaccia in the future, found it more of a very open and hard dry toast than the soft dense flatbread I prefer. The location is small, in a kinda strip mall. A few parking spots but mostly street parking. No tipping needed or encouraged. Employees are paid a decent wage so gratuity is included in the up front pricing (hence the slightly spendy menu). Been here twice now and service was fabulous both times. One front of house person obviously working very hard but still super friendly and both made great recommendations when we were waffling over the many amazing options. read more

Lilla - Small side salad and strawberry balsamic Italian soda - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I was so excited for lilla because part of my heart died when portabella closed. But lilla is not a replacement unfortunately. I spent over $20 on a carbonara pasta. For a moment, I thought they mixed up my order and gave me something someone had ordered from the child's menu given the baby portion size. It barely had any bacon either. It tasted good, but after I ate it all, I was still hungry. I guess I could have drank the puddle of oil that was left at the bottom. Honestly, I could make this at home and it wouldn't have a half a cup of oil in it. My partner got the chicken Parmesan and it was fine. Not worth $26 or whatever it cost. I'm kinda bummed on this place, but if you've never been to a good vegan Italian restaurant, you might like it. I personally won't be going back. Sidenote: going to the bathroom is a whole ordeal where you have to get a key and walk outside and around the building and down a long hall. read more

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The food was a burst of delight! Exceptional service, quaint atmosphere. All in all a very enjoyable experience. Proprietor Abby is great! read more

We went there on Mother's Day for lunch. It was a great experience. In particular, the grilled focaccia with spreads, the funghi pizza, the eggplant tower and the orange olive oil cake were amazing! The service was also great. I also like that they pay staff a living wage, and tipping is not expected (in fact, they were not even set up to receive tips via credit card). We look forward to going back again! read more

The food is beyond incredible, started off with breaded mushroom and meatballs, breaded mushroom came with two sauce, aioli and marinara sauce, tasted like calamari and it was delicious. The meatballs were sooo good as well. The appetizers came out relatively quickly. We tried the Mushroom Risotto (11/10), Carbonara (8/10), and Chicken Parmigiana (9/10). Breaded Mushroom was 12/10, and meatballs (9/10) As far as the service, Abby is great, attentive,and professional (12/10). read more

Lilla - Mushroom RisottoMushroom, Chicken Parmigiana (S), Carbonara - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food here was absolutely amazing. I had potato croquettes, Sundried tomato pesto, Alfredo & Mushrooms pasta and a side of Maitake Mushrooms. So delicious and beautifully prepared. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, which really made the whole experience enjoyable. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

Lilla - Side Grilled Maitake Mushrooms - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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As a non-vegan, I'll say that Lilla was truly excellent, enough that I might go there even when I don't have vegan companions. This is vegan food for people who love vegetables, sauces, and pasta, rather than folks who are looking for meat replacements (which are in a minority of menu items). We liked everything: the foccacia and sauces, the risotto, the orecchiette pasta and most of all the olive oil cake. They also have a short but high-quality (and affordable) list of wines by the glass. Also, they're more affordable than you realize: those menu prices are tips-included (although you can tip extra, and I did, because great service). read more

I didn't even know vegan Italian could pack a punch this hard but man this place lived up to the hype. It was also such a cozy intimate spot. Great date night place with incredible dishes. read more

I am obsessed with how gorgeous this restaurant looks like on the inside. Definitely a casual date restaurant. Street parking is available and there's also some parking spots in the front of the restaurant, but it's shared with 2-3 other restaurants so you might have better luck with street parking. The food presentation is gorgeous. The crocches were our favorite part of the whole meal. It was so delicious. We also got the focaccia bread with oil and vinegar. These were our second favorite. The bread was soft on the inside and had a good crunch on the outside. The elderflower balsamic was also super tasty. The potato leek soup was a miss for me. It resembled a gummy-ish texture when it cooled so I would recommend to eat it fast if you order it. I also had the bolognese and it was more on the salty side for me so I wasn't a huge fan. Also tried the enchanted garden mocktail and it was seriously so good! Our server was super sweet and constantly checked on us. The restaurant was pretty empty throughout our meal but to be fair it started snowing midway through our meal. read more

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It is so rare to find a vegan Italian restaurant that also serves gluten free dishes (that isn't just a salad!). Everything we tried was delicious! My teenage son is still raving about the pesto he had (and he normally won't even go near pesto) and is begging me to go back. We met my aunt and uncle here for a very early dinner. They are both vegan and were excited to eat at a fully vegan Italian restaurant. They are foodies, and very much enjoyed their meals. Definitely keeping this place on the list for next time they are visiting! read more

3.5 stars. The fried mushrooms are delicious! I air fried the leftovers the next day and they were still delicious. The kids pasta was quite undercooked, probably because I picked the thick pasta and they don't cook it in any sauce for this one. It was the first time I tried agnolotti, which is prepared kind of like a pot sticker. The filling was good, but the beet sauce was too earthy for me. I love beets but it tasted like the beets weren't washed thoroughly or it was blended with the greens. The pizza looked good so I might come back to try that next time. read more

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This place was so lovely, and totally plant-based! I have recently gone dairy-free and it was so great to go out for Italian food and not have to worry about if it had cheese or butter in it. I ordered the gnocchi that came with chestnut cream and "bacon." The "bacon" gave it a nice smoky flavor and the gnocchi seemed a tad undercooked (they were very soft), but the star was the parm they sprinkled on top. I could not tell it was vegan! It was a nice dish overall. My daughter got a kid's pasta with tomato sauce and they let her get gnocchi too (which she calls Pinocchi, like the movie). It was a generous size for the price. My husband got the pappardelle with the bolognese. Everything was very tasty. I'm interested in trying the pizza and the carbonara next time. read more

Lilla - Gnocchi with chestnut cream, "bacon," and parm - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Sooooooooo goooooood Food and service was impeccable We had Bel as our server , she was super helpful when it came to choosing what we wanted to order , super sweet , welcoming , informative and just fun to be around Would absolutely recommend this place Thanks again Bel ! read more

Vibe: Relaxed, fun, feels like a cool place to take a date. Service: our server Jenna Rae was very nice, friendly, and very helpful! Good knowledge of the menu and made useful suggestions. Food: ( Isn't this why you are actually reading this review?) Our Favorite starters - potato croquettes like mashed potato fingers with crispy outsides. Go for the garlicky dipping sauce. Focaccia - perfectly grilled bread with tasty toppings. Vegetarian "meatballs" firm with an excellent tomatoey sauce. Mains: Vegan chicken parm over pasta- love that tomato sauce! Sun-dried tomato pesto over pasta- salty and bursting with flavor. Its perfect. Desserts: We got 3 and shared. All were good. Orange cake - simple but moist, and lovely! Chocolate torta with cherries - rich but light, and good! Pannacotta w/ coconut hazelnut nut sauce- creamy ( as much as a vegan cream can be), good flavor and texture to the sauce. If I were the queen of the universe, anything I'd change? Id turn the temp up in the dining room. And a little more pizazz to the potato soup. Will I be back? 100% yes! read more

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My partner and I went here for my birthday and had a great time! The food was excellent, the service was great, and as a vegan ITALIAN restaurant (that there aren't enough of in this city) I can't recommend it enough. read more

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I've dined here a few times and each meal has been absolutely delicious! I'm obsessed with their little crocche appetizers and each handmade pasta dish has been worth coming back for. I also love their non-alc cocktail and regular cocktails. This is a cute little restaurant with a very thoughtful design. It's a little more upscale price wise but the quality is worth it. read more

We enjoyed this place - the food was pretty good. My favorite was the chicken parmigiana and I greatly appreciate that this place is 100% vegan Italian! (Pictured is the beef dish) Yet, there were some discrepancies happening with the restaurant during our time here which affected our experience since we were celebrating a birthday - hence the 4 stars and they were out of half of the entree menu when we went. I normally wouldn't mind days like this but most of the plates are in the $25 dollar range and I feel that a diner's ambiance is an important component in any restaurant. Overall, I feel this place has superb potential if they get the kinks out of the way. I am open to returning and trying it out again and then updating my experience. I give a solid 3.5/5 read more

Lilla - Beef and mashed potatoes - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fantastic vegan Italian spot! Non-vegans, I really don't think you would even notice, it is that good. Love the food, drinks, atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Everything about this place is 100/100!!! Abby and the amazing waitress were so good to us and our little boy. Recommend the Pesto pasta Orange olive oil cake Sangria Lavender and rosemary spritz Coffee read more

Lilla - Orange olive oil cake - Vegan Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is the most authentic Italian cooking I have had outside of Italy. You cannot tell that the entire menu is vegan at all. The pasta was cooked perfectly Al dente. I would recommend bringing anybody here especially if they are unsure of vegan food because it is a so mouth watering that I think it could change peoples opinions on vegan food. We got the crocchettes to start- the plating itself was immaculate. The taste was out of this world. It was basically like fried mashed potato sticks. For dinner I got rigatoni with bacon. The noodles were huge and I enjoyed that. The sauce we a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness and the bacon tasted so real. It was my favorite vegan pasta I've had. My fiancé got the Alfredo with sausage. He loved the dish. The sauce was a perfect balance of creaminess and had a large amount of sausage in it. The service was fast and the staff was super friendly. read more

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