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    Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express

    4.0 (223 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    My go-to order: cajun alfredo with broccoli, fried chicken cutlet and mushrooms with ziti
    Vivian W.

    There are so many pasta-bilities at Lilly's. Why? Because you have the option to customize your pasta the way you want it. And you bet I'm going to customize to my hearts content. I'm personally a white sauce person so my pasta creation is always a little heavier BUT that's how I like it. My fool proof go-to pasta creation is cajun alfredo with broccoli, fried chicken cutlet and mushrooms with ziti. I've been having the same order for years since the good ol' college days and it always hits the spot. When I'm feeling like I should be healthier, I go for the classic red sauce. My healthy go-to creation is the tomato basil with meatballs, broccoli and mushrooms with ziti. The homemade meatballs here are so good and highkey the highlight of this order. Each creation is made to order with their fresh pasta. There are a lot of options to customize so I'm sure you'll be able to create your dish the way you want it all while it being reasonably priced. I still don't understand how and why pasta elsewhere is SO pricey?! Lilly's is a moderately sized corner shop that serves the Mission Hill/Longwood Medical Area. It's the perfect midday meal at school/work or a late night meal back at the apartment. They have a few bar seating areas so you can dine-in. It's more of a casual pasta place that has (in my experience) friendly staff. I always walk out of Lilly's full (when I dine-in) and happy. I'll be back- again and again!

    Look at the sauce yummy
    Hassan I.

    This was my first time ever hearing about this place and I've been in Boston for a long time! The food was amazing. Nice size shrimp and chicken. Didn't expect the portion to be as much as it was. The service was good. Didn't interact with the the employees like that. But will say she knew what I ordered and wen I walked it she grabbed it right away. The Ambiance is ok. If you are looking to sit and eat it's small. It's really more so for to go which is best in my opinion anyway. Great food I swear the pasta is made fresh to

    Saltimbocca: 'Chicken cutlet, prosciutto, caramelized onions, spinach, red grapes, marsala cream, fried sage'
    Michelle B.

    The Saltimbocca was recommended to me by a staff member, and it did not disappoint! If you're craving a cream-sauce pasta comfort food (among other things) with generous portions, this is the place for you! I was a little nervous about ordering the dish as takeout, but after a quick stir it tasted (probably) just as good as eating at the restaurant. It's a small storefront with a lot cooking inside! I hope to return and immediately recommended it to friends and family.

    Lobster Ravioli
    Elizabeth Y.

    Super yummy pasta with tasty sauces! We tried the lobster ravioli, a customized fusilli with pesto and sweet sausage, and Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta. They were all delicious, and the pasta was perfectly cooked! Some highlights: The lobster ravioli had nice chunks of lobster in it, and the sauce was great for dipping bread. The sweet sausage slivers were super flavorful and went really well with the pesto. Finally, the Cajun alfredo had a generous amount of meat, and I really liked the shrimp. Definitely try out Lilly's Gourmet Pasta. The portions are very generous, and it'll hit the spot for any pasta craving!

    Eggplant Parmesan Sub - full of flavor and made you forget about meat
    John H.

    Really solid subs. My wife and I were at Brigham Hospital, and she was craving an Italian sub since it was no cold cuts during pregnancy. Lilly's was the no frills, fast delivery sandwich spot we were needing. The Italian sub was smothered in oil and vinegar and pure goodness. Lots of meat and a soft roll filled each bite. I had the eggplant parm sub and it was delicious. For a minute I thought I was eating meat because of how savory it tasted. There was just enough sauce and cheese where the eggplant and breading could still shine. Just what I needed after helping my wife through a long day of delivery and labor. We used Uber Eats to deliver to the hospital and had the driver call when he was at the valet in front. Great choice for a late night bite when you are at the hospital with limited options.

    Chicken Saltimbocca
    John D.

    What a great find. Little unassuming place on the corner across from the basilica. The food is fresh and the staff friendly. If you are in the mood for pasta, really good pasta, forget the north end, come here. Don't come for linen tables cloths or a fine dining experience, you won't find it, you will find incredible pasta dishes with counters at the window for people watching. Well worth the visit.

    Chicken and shrimp Cajun Alfredo with linguine
    Sarina W.

    Love this pasta place, been going for years. Cajun Alfredo is my go to and they always give a great amount of chicken and shrimp.

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    Delicious food (chicken parm special has got to be the best sandwich in Boston), great service, and reasonable prices!

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    Fettuccine with chicken cutlet and Cajun Alfredo sauce great portions and delicious food! Locally owned, very nice staff

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    Small spot in the Fenway with limited seating. Love their fresh pasta and their sandwiches are very yummy as well with reasonable prices.

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    ordered carbonara pasta to go and it came to me with the sauce as scrambled eggs - not creamy like how it should be

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