Iconic Brooklyn Italian known for its phenomenal handmade pasta & wood-fired dishes. Reservations are tough, but worth it!
Bryan Kim reviews Lilia, an Italian restaurant in Williamsburg, praising its enduring popularity and evolution into a neighborhood favorite. The review highlights standout dishes like agnolotti and focaccia, and notes the restaurant's increasingly accessible reservations.
Lilia in Williamsburg is a highly successful Italian restaurant celebrated for its excellent pasta program, casually elegant ambiance, and standout dishes like spaghetti with anchovies.
This Italian hotspot in Williamsburg is a testament to enduring popularity and evolving accessibility. Helmed by Missy Robbins, it's renowned for its exquisite handmade pasta, with dishes like the signature agnolotti and wood-fired lamb receiving high praise. The casually elegant ambiance, complete with an open kitchen, makes it a sought-after destination for special occasions and a beloved neighborhood spot.
Lilia is celebrated for its outstanding Italian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on handmade pasta dishes like the sheep's milk cheese agnolotti and mafaldini. Other highly recommended items include focaccia, grilled lamb, and unique desserts. While most feedback is positive, a few reviews mention inconsistency or that certain dishes did not meet expectations.
"Highly recommended dishes include the sheep's milk cheese agnolotti, mafaldini, focaccia with leeks, grilled lamb, and the 'Italian Job' soft serve."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Lilia for its exceptional handmade pasta and well-executed dishes, though securing a reservation can be challenging.
Important Note
Securing a reservation can be very difficult, and some diners have noted inconsistency in quality or found certain dishes underwhelming.
"Suggests Lilia for really good gelato if one has the time to go to a restaurant."
Positive"The commenter recommended Lilia, noting that the additional tables made it easier to get a reservation."
Positive"This user mentioned Lilia as a highly recommended restaurant."
Positive"The agnolotti at Lilia is highly recommended if one decides to go."
Positive"This user has visited Salt's Cure and Don Angie previously and plans to try Lilia next."
Neutral"Lining up early is suggested for Lilia, along with Salt's Cure for breakfast."
Neutral"The user is listing NYC restaurants that have matchbooks, and Lilia is one of them."
Neutral"This commenter mentioned getting St. Joseph's Zeppoles from Lilia's Caffe in Williamsburg around St. Joseph's Day."
Positive"This user mentioned Lillia as an original 'hype spot' that was actually good but difficult to get into, preceding the trend of places like Lucali and Carbone."
Positive"The original poster described Lilia as their most disappointing meal, finding it to be very expensive with no flavor and boring dishes."
Negative"The user questioned if restaurants like Lilia are truly American, given their ethnic influences and techniques, suggesting a need to promote dishes specifically conceived in the US using American farms and techniques."
Neutral"The user lists Lilia as one of their regrets."
Negative"The user agrees with the previous comment that Lilia was a good call for regret."
Negative"The user regrets going to Lilia in Williamsburg, finding every dish underwhelming and the price high for the quality."
Negative"Lilia was mentioned as a recommended Italian restaurant, with a note that reservations might still be difficult to obtain."
Positive"Lilia is recommended and noted as easier to get into on a weekday compared to Misi."
Positive"Agnolotti at Lilia is recommended."
Positive"This is an established Italian restaurant, though some patrons find its quality to be inconsistent. It is noted that it is closed for lunch."
Neutral"Lilia was recommended by a friend and offered a fantastic experience with standout dishes like the sheep's milk cheese agnolotti and housemade mozzarella. While not the best dinner of the trip, the author understood the insistence on visiting."
Positive"Lilia is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
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