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Lulla

4.3 (163 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Diele K.

Lulla is located inside the Motto by Hilton, and was one reason I chose to stay at this property. Loved the cocktail bar, and the dining area as it would be perfect for a night cap, dinner the night arriving, and even breakfast as provided a food/beverage credit from Hilton. Happy to report it is as beautiful as the pictures. What I Ordered (Dinner) - Belvedere Dirty Vodka Martini: Wish they had blue cheese stuffed olives, so this was my only martini of my stay here. - Hangar Steak: After a day of traveling, this was perfect and the steak was both cooked and seasoned beautifully. Though, I wished it was served with a vegetable other than a plateful of potatoes. Be nice to have half the potatoes with some vegetables like Brussel sprouts. What I Ordered (Breakfast): - Cappuccino: A pretty decently crafted cappuccino with good quality espresso and velvety foam to withstand the raw sugar test. I'd order a couple days of my stay as very convenient to enjoy with breakfast before my journey into the office. - Omelette: This was not a do over again for me. I didn't enjoy the flavor profile, and ultimately ended up taking as leftovers which sat in fridge purgatory to be tossed as my stay concluded. - Baked Eggs: My breakfast staple during my stay! I wished it came with more toast (3-4 slices), but the flavor of the tomato base is divine. For a price point of $20, I thought this was perfect after seeing Manhattan prices around the city! - Side Toast: two pieces of toast for the baked eggs is bewildering to me. I think there should be three at least, so I ordered two more pieces for $4.00. - Flat White: Just like the cappuccino, this is made with good quality espresso though I wish this was crafted a little better. Typically, there's latte art or at minimum a dot to show the flat white perfect pour. I ended up going back to a cappuccino for the rest of my stay. What I Ordered (Bar): - Aperol Spritz: Light, refreshing a great way to cheers to a lovely work trip to NYC with a coworker who had the cutest seasonal punch in a tea cup. Shout out to Rameen as she was super friendly two times I dined for breakfast. All service was fairly friendly, with some staff like Rameen truly standing out. I'd definitely both recommend and return here as I should return for work at minimum yearly.

Hand cut fettuccine with veal meatballs
Jessica Y.

Great place for happy hour and outdoor dining! The best part of their HH is not only that it goes to 7pm, but this aperitivo box which gives you a bite of everything! This box is meant to feed two and actually fed four of us! For mains, we had the fettuccine and added veal meatballs, eggplant parm, and shared focaccia. While everything was good, drinks included, I'm still blown away at this aperitivo box! Definitely recommend Lulla!

Vodka pasta, Mushroom pizza, fries, watermelon salad
Annie B.

Food/drinks: everything was delicious!! Sharing Italian and American food is always the move. Really liked the vodka pasta and watermelon salad Atmosphere: very difficult and confusing to find the restaurant. It's inside a hotel And you have to go to the back in order to check in! But cute regardless especially on the 2nd floor! They have an outdoor patio with AC! Service: friendly! Just confusing to get around and it seems not many people were helping at the time Price: as expected for this atmosphere and location in NYC Happy hour deals! Which were just okay - pricing was just normal

Hand cut vodka pasta with a meatball
Ashley W.

Nice hotel restaurant with averagely good nyc Italian. The Ambiance is a little nicer but still casual enough. The flavors and quality was pretty solid. Nothing WOW about this spot but it's a solid option for hanging out with a group of friends. Portions are small.

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Ginger B.

Great place for a birthday celebration for a large group! Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was phenomenal. Thank you to our server Cec! I was recommended to Lulla by friends who had been here for lunches, dinners and drinks. Great food and drinks, unfortunately I didn't get photos of everyone's dishes. Large group reserved in advance. We were originally supposed to be outdoors but the weather wasn't nice enough, so they were kind enough to find space for us indoors on the 2nd floor which was lovely. Plenty of seating on the main level and outside. Beautiful, bright space. They are dietary restriction friendly. There were vegetarians and those who are gluten-free in the group, and everyone had plenty of yummy options. Started with some pizzas for the table to share, some gluten-free and some regular. We also had the chocolate chip cookies for dessert. They are fresh-baked (give the staff 15 min notice to prepare them!) and come with a scoop of gelato in the middle. The staff was nice enough to put a candle in the gelato for the birthday. Other than the pizzas and the dessert, I also tried and really enjoyed the Diver Scallops, Branzino and the mushroom side. Highly recommend and want to come back!

Limoncello
Stefanie C.

My partner and I stayed at the Motto by Hilton in Chelsea and made a few pit stops to the lobby bar/restaurant at the end of our long days. During one visit, we ordered Limoncello (amongst other cocktails) and Foccacia. Both were tasty. Lulla is super cute and has plenty of seating - never seemed to be busy. I'd be curious about trying some of their entrées or anything off the happy hour menu. Great service and worth considering for a cute friend catch-up or date night!

Jo Ann D.

We're visiting from the Bay Area and Lulla wasn't on our radar but I'm so happy we stumbled across it! We were staying across the street and needed somewhere to eat for dinner;m. It's attached to Motto Hilton. They probably had the best service we've had during our whole vacation. Everyone was really friendly, they checked on us often, and the manager was doing his rounds all might making sure everyone was happy. We didn't have any reservations and it seemed like a busy night so they sat our party of 4 at the couches which was fine by us. It was cozy. Everything is delicious! We had an eggplant appetizer that my eggplant hating husband and nephew loved. It kind of tasted like a lasagna and the eggplant wasn't soggy which is probably why they liked it. I had the mussels cioppino, and coming from San Francisco (where cioppino originated) it was GOOD. Plenty of mussels and the tomato sauce was full bodied and seasoned well. Comes with a piece of toasted bread. Get the cookies for dessert! There were 6 perfectly baked, warm cookies that came with ice cream. The vibe was lively. Decor had a retro inspired feel to it.

linguine vongole with manila clams, garlic, parsley, and white wine
Tameeka B.

I recently stopped by Lulla in Chelsea and it turned out to be the perfect after-work spot that's relaxed and great for drinks with shareable bites. Service was excellent and Emily was especially helpful throughout the meal. The highlight for me was the Aperitivo Box for two ($28 before 7pm, $38 after). It's a generous spread of Italian small plates perfect for grazing. Here's what was in the box: house focaccia with rosemary olives, and garlic marinated olives with thyme and orange zest giardiniera cannellini beans crostini with stracciatella panzanella with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes spiced nuts polpette with herb mascarpone and pecorino crispy fingerling potatoes with pistachio romesco We also shared the linguine vongole with manila clams, garlic, parsley, and white wine, and the grilled shrimp Caesar salad with gem lettuce, roasted tomato, pecorino romano, and bold Caesar dressing. Dessert was a house-made tiramisu, followed by a cappuccino to end the night. They also have a full menu of non-alcoholic cocktails, which I always appreciate seeing on a menu. Overall Lulla is a great Chelsea spot to unwind at after work with cocktails and Italian bites.

Anthony P.

Big spot attached to a hotel but honestly was kinda pleased with the experience. Don't hear much about this place but it's great for large groups and an easy reservation to snag and the food was better than solid. The pasta was definitely freshly made and the portion sizes are good. The ragu was dense and the cream on top made it richer and heavier, perfect for these brutally cold winter months. The calamari was solid, no overcooked pieces and a frittery fry externally. The ragu was my favorite dish. We also got a few glasses of wine and the vibe is modern, spacious and the staff was attentive. Definitely consider this place especially if you're in the area and looking to have dinner before or after an event. They also have a restaurant menu but I think you're good to go here anytime of the year.

Overnight oats
Sylvia T.

Came for brunch on a Sunday. Had a res for 14 people but they seated us in a lounge area with sofas and two tables. A little bit odd seating in my opinion but honestly good to mingle just a little odd to eat. I got the overnight oats which were actually great. Loved the espresso mascarpone flavor. There was however a little bit of a lack of fruits and I think I was supposed to get mangos. I also tried the pancakes which were fluffy and good. Nutella cream on top was good as well. But again nothing mind blowing.

Michele G.

Pretty good spot along with the hotel. Went for dinner with a friend and had large area dine. Small menu but good for selections. Food was really really good- authentic Italian. Loved their focaccia (little different but tons of seasoning/flavor) as well as split a white meat and spinach pizza along with bolognaise. Overall really solid meal and strongly recommend

Breakfast Sandwich
Gordon Y.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7 Decor: 8 Value: 5 Overall: 7 Tbh, I find this restaurant a bit expensive compared to what I would like to pay for similar food. But for some reason, I keep returning, so guess I really appreciate what they offer. Obviously, the nice ambiance really adds to the experience as well. I have been here for both breakfast and their all day menu. Most of the food has been quite solid. The chef has a knack for creating great flavors with fresh ingredients. I really have enjoyed my meals overall. On my first visit, I had the delicious Breakfast Sandwich, with fried egg, soppressata, mortadella, burrata and spinach. This may still be my favorite item from the restaurant. The Crispy Fingerling Potatoes were very flavorful too. Next go around, I was surprised how good the Lulla Burger was. The roasted tomato is really a nice addition, along with the sharp provolone and caramelized onions. I'm also thankful that they didn't use the typical burger sauce that's everywhere now. A simple bit of fresh aioli really gets the job done. The other two items I tasted were a mixed bag. Though the Crispy Artichoke Hearts were expensive, they were delicious. However, I was not a fan of their Panzanella Salad, partially because the croutons were soggy, stale, and not crispy. On my most recent meal, a group of us were able to try a few more items. As I have stated, prices seemed a bit high, but I really liked all the food. The Burrata was creamy, with an refreshing mint & pine nut pesto. The Eggplant Parmesan was unique and the Agnolotti was excellent too. I seriously enjoyed the Bronzino, but wish it was a whole fish instead of half. This time around, the Lulla Burger was slightly overcooked for my liking, but still enjoyable. After three wonderful experiences, I am confident in saying that I will be back for some current favorites and try some more new interesting dishes.

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6 months ago

My family and I had a great lunch! Will definitely return! Food was delicious, place spotless, and service was very hospitable

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Celebrated our engagement here. Restaurant is cute. Sabyn was our server and she was fantastic, made our meal worth it!

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Came in earlier with my friend. We had a great time! The cocktails & service were great. Plan on coming back for Happy Hour!

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Had an amazing time at Lulla and bartender Jordanis was really nice and made me great drinks!

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