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LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar, Washington, DC

LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar

3.8
3.8
496 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Just steps from the Smithsonian National Zoo, Marriott Wardman-Park and Omni Shoreham, LiLLiES Restaurant & Bar is a family-owned restaurant which serves a mix of traditional Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary edge.

When the weather is warm, diners can relax around mosaic tables on the terrace patio. On cooler days, the hardwood floors, candlelight and exposed brick inside make for a snug retreat. Brunch is served on both Saturdays and Sundays, and offers options for health-conscious patrons, such as a Greek yogurt parfait, and for those looking to indulge—say, in the Nutella-smothered French toast.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-4824
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Fuentes
  • Catering
    Let Lillies Restaurant & Bar cater your next office or social event! Our lunch and dinner menus can be simply dropped off, picked up or served by our staff. For inquiries, please contact us at (202) 258 - 7319 or email us at info@lilliesrestaurant.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Let us assist with your special event at LiLLiES Restaurant & Bar. It will be our pleasure to help you coordinate all of the essential elements to create an unforgettable event. LiLLiES can accommodate up to 150 guests and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
  • Private party contact
    Ryan: (202) 450-4824
  • Neighborhood
    Woodley Park
  • Cross street
    Cathedral Ave Nw
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking on Connecticut Ave or Cathedral Ave after 6 PM. Accessible
  • Public transit
    From Woodley Park Metro head northwest on Connecticut Ave NW towards Woodley Rd NW, LiLLiES will be on the right
  • Entertainment
    Special Events & Holidays Life Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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496 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Lillies! Food is amazing, and so polite and it’s always a great experience

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Partner’s food was cold. Waitress never came by. Even asked the bus boy to grab her and she still didn’t come over until she wanted to hand us the check.

    LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & BarResponded 4 days ago

    Hi there, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at LiLLiES. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we take your comments seriously as we strive to improve our service. We sincerely apologize for the delay in attending to your table. It is unacceptable that you had to request assistance multiple times. We will be reviewing this with our staff, including the waitress, to understand what led to this lapse in service and to ensure that we make necessary improvements to our service standards. At the same time we would like the opportunity to make this right. Please give us a call at (202) 450 4824 ext 2. Our sales manager Ryan will take care of this personally. - LiLLiES Team

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  3. DCdiner

    Washington DC

    251 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    251 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. They are very welcoming with great food and wonderful service.

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  4. EdwH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    It’s a tourist trap Food is tasteless and only nominally Italian The bottle of wine we ordered was brought to the table partially opened and the cork did not match the bottle The bill came at 2x what it should have been and did not correct it until I protested It’s a rip off joint

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  5. JRAY

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    The schnitzel was terrible and horrible!! You don’t out an egg on schnitzel!! The waitress was lazy and pretentious too

    LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & BarResponded on June 30, 2023

    Hi JRay, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are continuously working to create good experiences for our customers and we’re sorry to hear your experience. We are committed to providing great customer service and would like the opportunity to make this right. Please give us a call at (202) 450 4824 ext 2. Our sales manager Ryan will take care of this personally. We hope to find a solution as soon as possible. - LiLLiES Team

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  6. Michael

    Philadelphia

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A real neighborhood gem- excellent food, service and ambiance at reasonable prices. In nice weather, a lovely outdoor patio for Al fresco dining.

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  7. DCdiner

    Washington DC

    251 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    251 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great neighborhood restaurant with attentive and friendly staff. One of our go-to places.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food was good. Mozz triangles were great! Server not the friendliest, price high, 8$ for 4 small pieces of garlic break? How about a free loaf, its Italian food!

    LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & BarResponded on June 8, 2023

    Hi there, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are committed to providing great customer service and would like the opportunity to make this right. Please give us a call at (202) 450 4824 ext 2. Our sales manager Ryan will take care of this personally. We hope to find a solution as soon as possible. - LiLLiES Team

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    The worst service ever. The waitress took so many other tables orders and didn’t even took ours.

    LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & BarResponded on June 2, 2023

    Hi there, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are committed to providing great customer service and would like the opportunity to make this right. Please give us a call at (202) 450 4824 ext 2. Our sales manager Ryan will take care of this personally. We hope to find a solution as soon as possible. - LiLLiES Team

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  10. LupitaC

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Near by my daughter new place for the next 2 months.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible best brunch spot in DC , the Benedict selection is top notch

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  12. DAda

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    The service is horrible. It took 10 minutes to get a beverage and had to remind the waitress we are waiting to have our order taken after an additional 15 minutes of waiting. Placed the order and it took an additional 35 minutes and another request for status. Another waitress had to assist our poorly attentive waitress. The service is very very very very slow.

    LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & BarResponded on May 25, 2023

    Hi Dada, We’re sorry to hear that your experience was not an amazing one. Unfortunately that day due to some issues in the kitchen the wait times were longer than usual . However we would love to make it up to you, if you can please call us at (202) 450 4824 ext 2. -LiLLiES Team

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  13. CalamariMeech

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    The food was excellent, Although the service was not as good as I thought It should have been.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    The server were nice, however a bit disorganized, we had a big party and we were place in a small room that smell like mold! We had a set menu and the steak was not good at all, however the salmon was delicious.

    LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & BarResponded on May 25, 2023

    Hi there, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are committed to providing great customer service and would like the opportunity to make this right. Please give us a call at (202) 450 4824 ext 2. Our sales manager Ryan will take care of this personally. We hope to find a solution as soon as possible. - LiLLiES Team

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  15. Bandido

    Washington DC

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Neighborhood vibe, very friendly and attentive service, simple Italian food done well.

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  16. Rena

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great neighborhood spot. Room inside and out and great location.

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  17. JeffI

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, great, great restaurant. It checks all the boxes. :)

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  18. disappointment

    Exclusive

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Had tour of Italy and vegetable lasagna. Both were excellent. Sat inside, was loud due to a large group, recommend the outdoor area if it is available instead.

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  19. LawrenceD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our lunch was wonderful. Truly the best restaurant experience I’ve had in a while! The food was delicious - I had the Portobello Ravioli, Greek Salad, and an amazing Lemoncello cake with an expresso! The wait staff were attentive and respectful. The Peach Iced Tea was refreshing too. Parking was close by on the street, and we were close to the National Cathedral and Embassy Row. What a hidden jewel in the crown for DC. Can’t wait to go back again to LiLLiES restaurant!

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  20. DorothyT

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely, intimate indoor seating and in warmer weather will be delightful.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Staff was nice but this restaurant is very very expensive.

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  22. Marcette

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very good food and attentive staff!

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  23. BentonF

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My new 'go-to' place with family and friends. The menu is good for vegetarians - something that can be hard to find at mid-tier restaurants.

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  24. BentonF

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice experience. Menu offers good choices. We particularly like the mushrooms stuffed with crab meat. YUM! Restaurant is comfortable.

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  25. BarbaraW

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our book group occupied a table through a busy weekend lunch rush, but we never felt hurried by the staff. They were there when we needed service, but otherwise let us do our thing. We had a great meeting, and will definitely choose LiLLie's again.

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  26. Suzi

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    I had high hopes because this place had so many good reviews. There was only one cook and one server. A table who came in after us and didn't have a reservation was served first and faster the entire evening. I feel like if you do not have enough staff you should stop accepting tables. The server joked with the table next to us, brought them free appetizers and asked if they wanted dessert. We did not get any of that. She almost didn't even look at us when she came to our table. My husband is Italian and he pronounced a dish in an Italian way and the server corrected him (it's supposed to be an Italian restaurant) overall it was a comical experience because it was so bad. It took over an hour to get our food.

    LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & BarResponded on January 10, 2023

    Hi Suzi, I am sorry to hear that you had a less than a 5 star experience at LiLLiES. I would like to offer my sincere apologies for the subpar experience. I will do my best to follow up with the staff who worked that day and ensure that they are retrained to properly communicate, greet and seat customers. I would really appreciate if you can contact me at (202) 450 4824 so that we can discuss this further and make it up to you.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service. Wonderful options for vegetarians as well as meat eaters. Lovely, quiet atmosphere where you can enjoy a conversation with table mates. Reservations recommended.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and service and food was excellent. Can’t wait to go back to try the brunch!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Poor service, ok food

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  30. LinS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to this restaurant two times, and we love it. The staff is friendly and very helpful when ordering. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was charming. We will be back!

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  31. ShaneM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing - best bruschetta I’ve ever had and the tiramisu was top notch

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  32. JacquesG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    My waitress from Algeria and waiter were awesome. Thanks for making my experience a good one…

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  33. TimT

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal in a our great neighborhood gem.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hostess greeted us warmly and took us into a very comfortable dining room. The menu choices were many and one could find a nice meal in a moderate price range. Service was excellent and commensurate with a fine restaurant. We plan to visit again—and again

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We reserved outside dining for health reasons, when we got we got there we were told , no outside dining due to mosquitoes. It was 65 degrees outside and no mosquitoes, so we said we will take our chances and then they refused to seat us. I’ll never return to a restaurant with so little respect for their clientele.

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  36. TiffanyB

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our waitress last night was incredible! Our only complaint was that we tried to eat outdoors but there was a HUGE mosquito problem and a few of us ended up with a ton of bites. Please hire pest control to kill them- it’s a shame we couldn’t enjoy the outdoors.

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  37. MarkP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Accommodated our large group with ease. Highly recommend.

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  38. patricias

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We were only table in restaurant.. Salad was great, but Italian dishes just so-so. Tiramisu was delicious!

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  39. Maggie

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Although the restaurant was half empty, the service at the restaurant was unbelievably slow and after waiting for the check which never came (after it was requested) I had to enter the restaurant and track down our waitress. Also had to request cutlery several times and food mediocre. Would not return

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  40. TBDds

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and a great vibe as well! We stopped by after a trip to the zoo and it was the perfect place.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 450-4824.

LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar is rated 3.8 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar

2915 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cathedral Ave Nw
  • Neighborhood
    Woodley Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking on Connecticut Ave or Cathedral Ave after 6 PM. Accessible
  • Public transit
    From Woodley Park Metro head northwest on Connecticut Ave NW towards Woodley Rd NW, LiLLiES will be on the right
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Fuentes
  • Entertainment
    Special Events & Holidays Life Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 450-4824
  • Catering
    Let Lillies Restaurant & Bar cater your next office or social event! Our lunch and dinner menus can be simply dropped off, picked up or served by our staff. For inquiries, please contact us at (202) 258 - 7319 or email us at info@lilliesrestaurant.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Let us assist with your special event at LiLLiES Restaurant & Bar. It will be our pleasure to help you coordinate all of the essential elements to create an unforgettable event. LiLLiES can accommodate up to 150 guests and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
  • Private party contact
    Ryan: (202) 450-4824
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