LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar

Name: LiLLiES Italian Restaurant & Bar
Address: 2915 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20008
Telephone: (202) 450-4824
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

453 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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Takeout

(202) 450-4824

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Private dining

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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
Website
http://www.lilliesrestaurant.com/
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: (877) 482-3988

Location
2915 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
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

Perfect Antipasto
A combination of mussels, calamari, bruschetta, shrimp, mozzarella and caprese salad; 2pp, 3pp, 4pp
- Market Price
The Cheese Plate$16.00
Chef's selection of artisan cheese, grapes, strawberries, walnuts and crackers
The Calamari$15.00
Fried calamari, herb aioli, and marinara sauce
The Mozzarella$12.00
Homemade lightly breaded mozzarella triangles fried, served with marinara
The Bruschetta$12.00
Tomatoes, kalamata olives, Parmesan, basil, olive oil
Garlic Bread$6.00
Garlic and Parmesan Spread
Lillies Meatballs$12.00
Parmesan and crostini
The Hummus$9.00
Roasted red pepper hummus, carrot and celery sticks, pita points
The Wings$12.00
Spicy chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauces, celery, and carrot sticks
The Chesapeake Mushroom$15.00
Mushrooms stuffed with crab with light cream sauce
Shrimp Scampi$18.00
Shrimp Sautéed with lemon garlic white wine sauce, garnished with chopped tomatoes and garlic crostini

Salads

Add Chicken ($6), Steak ($9), Salmon ($9), Shrimp ($9)

The Caesar$14.00
Romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese
The Beet*$16.00
Beets, goat cheese, avocado, walnuts, mixed greens, house vinaigrette
The Greek*$16.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta, house vinaigrette
The Quinoa$16.00
Quinoa, chopped mozzarella, tomato, cilantro, mixed greens, fresh squeezed lemon, cold pressed olive oil
The Tropic*$16.00
Mixed greens, avocado, hearts of palm, tomatoes, artichoke, hard boiled egg, kalamata olives, house vinaigrette
The Paillard$22.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, lemon, cold pressed olive oil
The Date*$16.00
Strawberries, walnuts, dates, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, pomegranate vinaigrette

Soups

Tomato Basil
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$6.00
Lemon Chicken
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$6.00

Sides

Steamed Vegetables$6.00
Wild Rice$6.00
Quinoa$6.00
Mac & Cheese$6.00
House Salad$6.00
Fries$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Specialties

Tortellini$18.00
Cheese stuffed tri-color tortellini, light pesto cream sauce or marinara
Genovese$18.00
Penne pasta, julienne vegetables, light cream pesto sauce
Herb Chicken$24.00
Herb marinated chicken, served with wild rice, sauteed vegetables, and lemon butter sauce
Schnitzel$24.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast, two eggs over easy, lemon, roasted potatoes, arugula and artichoke
Chicken Marsala$24.00
Breast of chicken sauteed with garlic, mushrooms, and Marsala wine served with linguini and sautéed vegetables
Chicken Parmesan$24.00
Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella served with linguini marinara garnished with vegetables
Veal Piccata$28.00
Sautéed veal scaloppini with garlic white wine and lemon caper sauce served with linguine and vegetables
The New Yorker$28.00
Grilled New York strip steak in a demi glaze sauce, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables
The Lamb$28.00
Roasted lamb shank, eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, risotto, julienne vegetables

Vegetarian

Vegetable Lasagna$22.00
Baked layers of Pasta Lasagna stuffed with eggplant, zucchini, and broccoli, with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheese with tomato basil marinara sauce garnished with garlic bread
Eggplant Rollatini$24.00
Baked Eggplant, stuffed with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and gorgonzola cheese topped with marinara sauce and served with linguini
Eggplant Toscani$22.00
Baked eggplant, zucchini, olives, fresh mozzarella, and tomato basil sauce served with Sautéed vegetables, and mixed greens
Spinach Ravioli$22.00
Ravioli stuffed with spinach, Romano cheese and Mozzarella in light cream sauce

Seafood

Salmon$26.00
Grilled salmon, wild rice, steamed vegetables in lemon butter sauce
Lobster Ravioli$26.00
Lobster stuffed ravioli, garlic red pepper sauce, Garnished with sautéed shrimp and spinach
Shrimp Florentine$26.00
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, linguini light cream pesto sauce or marinara sauce
Branzini$28.00
Pan-seared Branzini served with wild rice and sauteed vegetables with lemon caper sauce
Crusted Tilapia$24.00
Broiled panko tilapia, sauteed vegetables, risotto and light cream sauce

What 453 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cynthia
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great neighborhood restaurant. Food is consistently good. Nice variety. Great service. Pleasant atmosphere inside or out.
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ccwwdc
Washington DC
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
LiLLies is a gem. I went there once with a friend from out of town pre-pandemic, and have been trying to return ever since. I went with a friend for lunch. Our reservation was at 11:30. At first, there were about two other tables filled. In about 30 minutes, the restaurant filled. Yet, there was only one person who seated, took orders, and served. Therefore the service was not what I remembered from before. The server did a wonderful job, but he could have used some help--maybe beginning at noon, when the place started to get busy. This was not the place for a leisurely lunch with time to pore over the menu; it would have been very fine for regulars who knew the menu and didn't want to linger.
j
joey
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lillies is a very, very nice restaurant, Quiet and set back from the sidewalk with a quiet covered seating area out front and on the side.
NP
NancyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner. Quiet and quaint. Food was delicious! Easy to make a reservation
C
Cynthia
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great neighborhood restaurant. Reliably good food. Patio for people watching while dining alone. Super staff, especially Nora and Dennis. Love Sat. and Sun. brunches.
BG
BGBCG
Washington DC
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great neighborhood place, good food, friendly service, excellent value.
CG
CarolG
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was wonderful and presentation was great and fresh
CF
ChrisF
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
great staff and atmosphere. The crab stuff avocado was so good and calamari. Being from the NYC area the Italian dish (The Trio) I had was tasty but would get something different next time.
MR
MinnieR
Savannah
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Lillies was a fabulous ending to our day at the National Zoo. They were very accommodating of our large party and the food was terrific.
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Windowline
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The chicken Parmesan is outstanding, the rest is all good.
BE
BEH77
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent and the staff was very kind.
DC
DCdiner
Washington DC
223 reviews
vip
5.0
223 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great neighborhood restaurant with lovely service and great food. One of our favorites.
BG
BGBCG
Washington DC
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great neighborhood place, with excellent food. My wife and I go here often, and I also meet friends here often for lunch. They really care about making your experience enjoyable, such nice people, always friendly and welcoming. One of the best burgers in town. I really like the Chicken Schnitzel, Crab cakes, and the salads are very generous. The pastas are always cooked perfectly. Basically, you can't go wrong here, and the prices are very reasonable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Ate outside on cozy patio situated close to building and further away from street and restaurant not full or could be noisier. Food was excellent. I had a caprese salad and rigatoni. There is a real chef in kitchen! It is not a standard recipe place. Refreshing!
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Mimi18
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Good food and lovely setting. The covered patio was very nice.
R
Richard
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Food was uneven. Shrimp and crab were very good, but I don't think the branzino was actually branzino - too dense and tough.
DC
DCdiner
Washington DC
223 reviews
vip
5.0
223 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a great neighborhood restaurant where the staff makes you feel special. Great for food or drinks after the National Zoo--just down the street.
S
Superb
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Rather ordinary italian fare. understaffed. cute setting.
JH
JanetH
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and service was outstanding! A meal to remember.
PB
PatriciaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience and a wonderful wonderful waitress.... I would recommend and I will go back...
JK
JosephK
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pasta and salads, perfect drinks, best service possible. We’ll be coming back soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service was exceptional. The food was good. Well done dishes. Would definitely go back.
PC
PatrickC
Baltimore
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful family owned restaurant. They are located away from most of the NW restaurants but I believe it was worth the trip. The service was really friendly and the drinks were really good. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. The atmosphere was also great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have read about Brunch at Lillies but until now had dinners only. This visit was for brunch and we would recommend you check it.
SA
SusanA
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely Easter Brunch for our group of fourteen! Many thanks, Lillies, for making all so special for us.
J
Josh
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were fantastic. Think they got slammed after zoo closing because it looked like they were still in process of cleaning up before dinner time reservations started arriving, but no complaints. Would definitely come back!
AR
AnnR
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Excellent menu and service, comfortable , homey atmosphere. I ordered eggplant parm which was a little bland and could use more sauce and mozzarella. Ordered some on the side. Acoustics in the room made for a louder experience even though there weren’t so many diners at the time. My friend suggested more soft surfaces on the walls to help absorb that. Overall a very nice place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is incredible and kind. Food is wonderful. The desserts are delicious.
M
Mojo
New England
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lillie’s is a great little cozy neighborhood restaurant with excellent food. Our only issue last night was a rather large (10) group of friends. With that number of people obviously enjoying being together, the volume goes up and we were right next to them.
NJ
NicJu
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food. There were only two people on staff, but they figured it out. Can't believe this was my first time at this neighborhood gem. Definitely will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was good, it’s a good place for romantic dinner
BG
BGBCG
Washington DC
105 reviews
vip
4.0
105 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Cozy neighborhood place near National Zoo, with outdoor seating if desired. We enjoyed the brunch recently, Eggs Benedict with Salmon delicious, as was the Rueben Sandwhich. Excellent Value.
DS
DanS
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply walking through the door is a way to leave the burdens of the day behind. The decor is so welcoming that you can't help but exhale and settle in. The food is consistently excellent. Service is always terrific. There is also a lovely bar with adult neighborhood patrons welcoming any new face with a good story to tell.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another enjoyable meal, looking forward to returning
MT
MatthewT
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went for Brunch. Good food, good service. No complaints.
EG
EricaG
Charlotte
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Quick seating. Clean restaurant but cluttered. Slow service - waitress very difficult to understand which made her frustrated to repeat herself. Food was quick, drink refill was non existent.
JK
JosephK
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend this outstanding restaurant. Great service, great food and drinks. Wait staff were excellent.
M
Maria
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lillie's is a lovely neighborhood treasure, one that I hesitate to share because my friends and I enjoy it so much. We often go for Sunday brunch --- their eggs benedict is perfect --- and for lunches and dinners throughout the week as well. Quiet ambience and terrific service.
FG
FoodwasGreat
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was outstanding. Service was also really good. Clean and nice appearance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Me and my Date had a really good time

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 4.6 stars by 453 OpenTable diners.