Walked in off the street, not knowing what to expect. The open feeling and vibrant atmosphere were inviting. The servers quickly described the menu and suggested an appropriate wine. The menu was exceedingly fresh, local and beautifully presented. Altogether a satisfying experience. read more

Well, done, Lilia! We got the tasty menu. Which was brought out and perfection. Perfectly paced, amazing staff. Delicious flavors. Cocktails were on point! New location is relaxing and beautiful! Definitely a go to place read more

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Delicious fine dining experience! The food tasted amazing! The service was also great! My only complaint is to have options to have less spice or some alternatives. Other than that, the experience was great! read more

I'd been to a restaurant that previously occupied this space, De Noche, and came here to see what took over, and it turns out to be a similar restaurant! Good food here. Some really unique flavor combinations. I I really do wish the menu was larger, by a lot. 6 things isn't much. I get the idea I think....they wanna do a few things really well, and a small menu forces people to try things they may not otherwise. That's cool. But I think that's just something that isn't for me. Small inside - pretty tight. But they make it work. Servers are very good at navigating it and they're great at their jobs. read more

Lilia Comedor - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had such an amazing dinner (tasting menu)!! It was just the right amount of food for my husband and I (we usually end up taking a to-go box or stuffed at most restaurants). I really appreciated that there were two desserts on the tasting menu, too! Our server told us that the menu changes weekly based on what's currently available at the farmer's market and this ended up feeling and tasting totally true as we worked our way through the menu. Every dish tasted so fresh and celebrated the seasonings, vegetables, fruits, or proteins in it. There was definitely some spice and nods to Mexican food which was delicious as well. I would definitely recommend for a treat-yo-self type of dinner!! read more

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I had heard so many great things about Lilia Comedor at their previous location, so I was excited (and a bit sad) when they moved into the former De Noche spot, one of my favorite restaurants in Portland. The food at Lilia Comedor was flavorful, visually so pretty, and overall really tasty. Some dishes were a bit spicy for me, but I loved the creativity and presentation of every plate. The meal finished with amazing desserts that perfectly soothed my palate. However, the service was quite unusual and uncomfortable. I may have visited on an off day, but here's how it went: I arrived at 7:50pm for an 8:00pm reservation and was told to wait by the door. At 8:06pm, a new staff member asked if I had been helped, then nonchalantly told me to wait at the bar next door, without any explanation for the 16 minutes I had been standing there. (The tequila bar next door is really nice and cool though) I was finally seated at 8:24pm. By 8:40pm, no one had taken our drink order, so we had to flag down a server. The server mentioned that there were no designated server for tables in the restaurant, which did not give any explanation, apology, or acknowledgement for the delay. My timeline is pretty accurate because I take a lot of pictures when I go out. After that, the food service was just really slow. When we received our check, two drinks were missing while two were still included. The server responded kindly, saying "it's on me," which was sweet, but I wasn't sure if it was a genuine acknowledgment of the service issues or just a friendly gesture. All that said, I really enjoyed every dish, the food is excellent, but the service needs improvement for me to feel comfortable and satisfying spending $185 for two plus drinks. read more

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It really was a great experience! Was able to make a reservation for a Friday night with no problem, although the place was pretty much fully occupied the entire time we were there so I would think it's better to make a reservation than just walking in. The space is cozy and the waitstaff were very attentive and friendly. We did the tasting menu with one wine pairing and ordered some cocktails and a horchata too. The wines were all uniquely delicious and paired well with the dishes. The portions were sizable and you get two desserts too. Everything tasted fresh with high quality ingredients. read more

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Booked this place 45 days ago for my wife's birthday on a holiday weekend. Confirmed at the time of booking that they could accommodate vegan diners. The day before the reservation, they texted me to say their chef has decided he no longer does vegan, and we'd need to cancel. We'd been here before, and to De Noche, and enjoyed both. That's why we booked it again. We're vegan. That's the entire ask. This is a kitchen that already builds plates around masa, beans, squash, salsas, mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables. The PSU farmers market runs Saturday mornings, three miles away. The idea that a working chef can't put together a few courses without animal products is hard to take seriously. The more honest read is that he didn't want to. A restaurant is allowed to change direction. Letting a guest find out 24 hours before a birthday dinner on a holiday weekend is not. Now I'm scrambling to find a birthday dinner alternative at the last minute going into a holiday weekend. Used to recommend this group's restaurants to friends. Done with that. read more

Lilia Comedor is the favorite restaurant of our relatives in Portland and they insisted we need to try it. They had made a Chef's counter reservation for us. The service was incredible, Our server explained the options to us, we chose to go with the Chefs Dinner. They agreed to replace the Yellowtail with the Pork collar. We started with our drinks, I got the Abuelita, my husband got the Manzanilla. We both loved our drinks. The first dish was Honeyboat Squash Fritters, it blew our mind. I am not a big fan of squash, but loved the Honeyboat Squash Fritters. The squash was fried perfectly, topped with salsa verde, that was amazing and parmigiano reggiano. We next had Huitlacoche Enfrijolada, with house-made tortilla, bean adobo, crema, and cured yolk. This was amazing, we loved all the layers. We then had Seared Diver Scallop. They told us before we were served the scallops that they ran out of the greens it was served with and were replacing it. We were served a complimentary drink that paired well with the scallops while we waited for it. We loved the scallops and the green they came with, especially loved the harissa sauce that was on top. We then had the Pork Collar Carnitas, our last plate of savory food before moving on to desserts. The Pork collar was amazing, just fell apart with the fork. We also loved 2 different preparations of carrots that came with it. Our first dessert was a popcorn set custard, with caramel popcorn, chocolate pearls. We loved the entire dessert, the caramel popcorn added a fun element. Our second dessert was a native american frybread inspired flatbread topped with huckleberry jam, pecans, and served with buttermilk ice cream. We loved the ice cream, we finished it immediately. The flatbread was great, loved the huckleberry jam. Sitting at the Chef's counter was an amazing experience, we got to watch all the dishes being prepared. The chef served us all the dishes himself and explained all the dishes to us. One of our best meals and overall experience. read more

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This place had great service and even better food! The presentation of each plate was beautiful and the flavors were unlike anything I have had before. Yes, it was spendy at $210/ couple plus drinks, but it was worth the price for the quality of the food and ingredients and the experience. The food is very fresh and the chef is clearly creative and puts love and care into each dish. Highly recommend. read more

Came for a late Valentine's Day dinner. Mostly street parking with the parking lot mostly 30 min only. The restaurant is small and quaint and bussin. We had the chef's dinner which was a 6 course meal. We also got the pork confit. Overall very pleased with the meal in flavor profile, as well as quantity. We probably didn't need the pork confit as we were pretty full. There is also a 21% service fee automatically included which supports the workers pay. Absolutely worth it as the service was amazing and each meal was brought out and described to us. So many highlights but the 4 must mentions were the starter which was a small tostada with avocado, scallops, and chili oil salsa thing. Amazing appetizer. The tetela with morel, quesilla, and peas were amazing. The peas were in an almost demiglaze type sauce that popped with flavor with each bite of the tetela. The yogurt dessert was so creamy and tasted like a cheesecake. The chocolate branches was so cool too with the berry sauce. The Dubai pistachio chocolate was also absolutely delicious. I wasn't a big fan of the endive but that's just me personally. Overall though, amazing experience and highly recommend for a special occasion. read more

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Special and unique dining experience at Lilia. My brother had been wanting to take me here and we had a great time. Excellent cocktails and small, but stellar menu with unique flavors and textures. Service was attentive and engaging and we appreciated the recommendations by our waitress. The quesadilla and oysters were amazing! read more

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Portland's food scene never disappoints and this spot didn't either. First off, the service is incredible. The kindest, most informative, and attentive staff! You can tell they really love the dishes with their pointed perspectives and enriching storyline of ingredients infused in the dishes for the day! Now onto the food - delicious!! For a party of 2, it was recommended to order one dish from each section and share - great idea. - Camote Tatemado 5 stars and our favorite dish of the evening. Spicy and creamy sweet potato that was perfectly charred. - Honeyboat Squash Tlayuda 5 stars and such a fun and creative dish. Very filling too! - Pork Collar Carnitas 4.5 stars where the pork literally melts in your mouth. It parted and shredded perfectly with so much juice and flavor. Loved the pickled veggies on top! Overall, great and intimate space for a date night or small group out with friends. Definitely get a rezzy and enjoy!! read more

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4.5 stars I have not been to Republica, but I expected this restaurant to be a bit more dressed down and casual (it may be in comparison), but this meal was extremely refined and Michelin Star-ish. The service, drinks, food and atmosphere were all top notch. We decided to get the tasting menu for two (I though it was kind of odd that they only had it for two and not for the table....that was a bit confusing because there were three of us) plus we added a dish and we split it between all three of us. All of the courses served were outstanding. The only one that left me a little underwhelmed was fava bean tatemato which was texturally a bit one note. This was memorial day weekend and apparently this was the only time of year where they could serve favas without shelling them or something? I appreciated the ephemeral aspect of it, but just wish there was a bit more to it. Our favorite dish was definitely the pork collar confit which was their take on carnitas served on top of mole blanco. Other standouts were the alaskan halibut on top of black bean jus and served with squash blossom mole. The porcini tlayuda was also quite special. The thing that stood out to me most was how fresh and seasonal all of the veggies, fruit and produce were and how they allowed them to shine in every dish. The desserts were also amazing. The peanut butter mousse with huckleberries (first ones of the season apparently) and the strawberry fry bread with chamomile ice cream were the perfect way to end the meal. For the life of me, I cannot remember what cocktails we ordered but they were both superb, so make sure you don't sleep on those either if you like to imbibe. Come here on date night or for a special occasion, I don't think you will regret it. read more

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This was an amazing way to start off our trip to Portland. If given the opportunity, snag a res and enjoy whatever menu the chef and co creates for the week! We opted to sit at the chef counter, which was a great way to see the dishes finished and chat with the chef. Every dish we feasted on was artfully prepared and exquisite in taste. Though the standouts were the huitlacoche/brussels/black garlic dish, pork collar/cabbage/hominy, and the chilaquiles. The huitlacoche provided a Ratatouille moment where I was reminded of my childhood. The flavors and textures were intricate, but the bean mousse was phenomenal. It packed so much flavor, despite how airy it was. I also never realized that charred Brussels sprouts could pair so well with a Mexican inspired dish. The pork collar/cabbage dish was almost a deconstructed pozole. The amount of texture the dish lacked was insane and despite its heat, I couldn't stop eating the sauce! The housemade chips were the perfect vessel for that dish. I don't usually enjoy chilaquiles, but this dish blew that previous notion up. The flavors, the spice, and how well they paired together is something I'll never forget. The desserts were both perfect, with the fromage blanc being extremely light and airy. Everything from the wait staff to the kitchen/chef made this experience one for the books and I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to try this place. Love that they work with local sources for ingredients. Like I said, if you love food and experiences, this place is a must try! read more

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Loved everything about it! Easy to get a table, easy to shift it around. Ok to come slightly late, they are a non fuss kind of crowd. We did the tasting menu, $100pp about. It was amazing. Everything that came out was so delightful to the palette and a good serving size too. I'd recommend trying their wines from Mexico - I've never seen Mexican wine before. read more

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Lilia's Chef's Dinner is one of those rare dining experiences where every course surprises you in the best way. The menu is tight and focused: Bluefin Tuna, Yukon Potato, Lobster Mushroom, Alaskan Halibut, Sweet Corn, Skeena Cherry -- but don't let the simplicity fool you. Every dish comes out like it's got something to prove. The bluefin tuna was delicate and clean, with a crisp white wine that elevated the whole bite. The potato dish followed and brought a wave of nostalgia. Think BBQ season memories, but elevated. The toasted corn, subtle jalapeño heat, and salty capers took something familiar and turned it into something you'd crave again and again. Each course had just the right amount of spice. A gentle warmth that built slowly, kept things exciting, and never overwhelmed. The Lobster Mushroom dish was earthy and complex. Then came the Alaskan Halibut. Not just any part, this was the halibut cheek, the best cut. Flaky, tender, and rich, it was the undeniable star of the show. Everything on the plate worked in harmony, and the wine pairing pulled it all together with finesse. Then came dessert. First, the Sweet Corn Ice Cream -- creamy, dreamy, and paired with a sherry that brought out the sweetness without overpowering it. It had blueberry and graham cracker crunch on top, and it hit all the right notes. Playful but refined. The Skeena Cherry dish was the final touch. A puff pastry enclosing a silky cream with more blueberry layered inside. Served with a port wine, it was indulgent but balanced. A grand finale that didn't feel heavy. Beyond the food, the energy of the place is just right. The chef is warm, present, and clearly passionate. You can feel the mutual respect in the room. Chef Juan leads with kindness and calm confidence, treating his sous chefs and staff like a real team. That grace shows up in the food and the flow of the evening. The service is polished and attentive without being overbearing. The whole atmosphere has that effortless Pearl District cool. The entire dinner is $205 for two. Wine pairing is $68 per person. And for what you get flavor, artistry, warmth, and a night to remember. It's more than worth it. The menu changes every Tuesday, so if you're so inclined, it can become a weekly culinary indulgence you'll look forward to again and again. read more

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Lilia Comedor crafts dishes with the precision of a jeweler-each plate a miniature masterpiece where every ingredient feels intentional. But after ordering the entire menu-from the ethereal Diver Scallop Crudo to the richly layered Carnitas Gringa (and dessert afterwards), we were left with the peculiar sensation of having dined on a collection of beautiful, fleeting moments rather than an actual meal. The Alaskan Halibut, perched atop brassica spaetzle, was a study in refinement-three perfect bites that vanished before we could fully appreciate them. Similarly, the Blonde Morel Tetela, though earthy and complex, left us longing for just one more masa parcel to make it feel substantial. Even the generous-seeming Koji Zucchini Tatemado, with its charred queso panela and peanut crunch, played more like an interlude than a main act. There's undeniable artistry here, and the flavors linger in memory: the bright acidity of green strawberry curtido on the scallops, the smoky depth of the tetela's salsa baja. But when the last plate is cleared and you realize you've sampled everything yet still feel curiously unsated, the experience begins to resemble an exhibition rather than dinner. Lilia Comedor is the kind of place that makes you pause-both to admire the craftsmanship and to wonder if you should've packed a snack. For those seeking culinary theater, it delivers. For anyone hoping to leave with both their curiosity and their appetite satisfied, the performance might feel tantalizingly brief. read more

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Amazing experience 12/10. PARKING: We parked across the street and paid. FOOD: Menu changes weekly so pictures now are really just an idea. Because there was only 2 people in my party, they gave us one dish at a time and explained the composition and ingredients. Perhaps they'll present multiple dishes of its a bigger party? Everything was tasty and rich in flavor; only comment is that the ice cream sandwich cookie was thick and therefore a bit hard.... Def had to hold it, you couldn't just use a spoon. For 2 people, we were comfortably full with 4 dishes (1 from small plates and dessert) and 2 from medium plates. SERVICE: They do have a 21% surcharge added to the bill but I will say it was fair. The staff checked on every table and when we finished a plate, it was left for no more than a couple minutes and someone grabbed it. They were checking on waters often too. NOTE: The restroom is out of the restaurant - you walk through a corridor and enter in a code to use the restroom. At least it's well-lit and clean. Overall, amazing, wonderful, excellent. A staff member mentioned República and De Noche are also same chef/owner/something so I would definitely want to try as well! read more

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We miss the old location but it's still great with amazing food. Will try the cocktail bar at some point too.

Food was amazing and fresh! Excellent service without being pretentious! Interesting cocktails and wines with an optional pairing menu.

Wow. Just. Wow. Words cannot express the happiness my tastebuds felt! Chef Gomez is a magician. The flavors, the plating, the ambiance of this place. It was all incredible. Sitting at the chefs table is an unforgettable experience. We were actually served by the magician himself and the passion he has truly shines through his food. Menu changes weekly which is impressive in itself but definitely motivates me to come back again. Portions are great as well, probably the first prix fix menu where I left truly stuffed. Dont think about it, treat yourself and come here! read more

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Enjoyed everything about Lilia Comedor. The service was excellent and we enjoyed the friendliness of all. The natural decor was especially interesting and colorful. The menu was small but interesting and we could easily choose something tasty. read more

My preteen son's and my favorite restaurant! We always go in blind with the Chef's menu and have a FANTASTIC culinary experience filled with delightful surprises. The entire staff are kind, knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful. Each time we finish a meal my son always immediately asks: "when can we come again?" 10 out of 5 stars! :D read more

Another beautiful meal at this restaurant. It is the first one we come to when we get to Portland. I like the new location and the tasting counter next to the chef is actually a great place to sit. We had a wonderful ceviche, a second course that had the most amazing Carnitas ever And a wonderful smoked trout in an incredible mole verde. The waiter staff is outstanding and the place is pretty. Definitely one of the best places in the city and better than any fancy Mexican place in San Diego in my opinion. read more

Had an amazing meal at the Chef's counter last night. Food was great - top notch quality and flavors really popped. Staff was so welcoming and it was fun to interact and watch the kitchen at work. Bartender is an artist he rocks! Menu changed weekly I'll def visit again. Recommend the wine paring with the set menu. Rode the tram after dinner and overall a memorable night. read more

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I was really excited to check this place out, and I want to preface that the food is REALLY good. Like, some of the best "fancy" Mexican food I've had (I'm a food truck kind of gal when it comes to more authentic Latin American food). But there were some issues, and for the price point, the food being really delicious just isn't enough. Service - it was a miss. We had like 3 different servers all sort of jumping in at different times, and none of them seemed to communicate with one another so it was an awkward, impersonal mess. I asked for drink recommendations and was basically told none of them are bad (ok...?) Drinks took a long time to come out, were wrong, taken away because they were wrong, and then the correct drinks still took a while to come out. On top of that, I am gluten free (celiac). It's sort of gluten-free friendly naturally, but when we were there they fried crackers in the same fryer as other items, which was communicated after we ordered, so I couldn't eat everything we had ordered. They include a "service charge" which was like an automatic fee of I think 20%? - not 100% sure on that I can't remember exactly what it was but either way it's sort of confusing, because like, do you tip on top of that? We did a little, but it's not entirely clear what is expected of you, and that's uncomfortable. I also gotta say, probably don't come here unless it's a group of 2 people, maybe 3. There were 4 of us, and in order to have a full dinner, we had to order almost every single thing on the menu. I couldn't eat certain items, and we left just feeling sort of unsatisfied as far as the amount of food we received, and lack of selection. Look, I am alllll about seasonal menus, and think it's cool to have a small menu focused on what looks good that week. But, having 6 items on a menu that are more of a sharing small plate sort of deal, makes it annoying for a group much larger than 3 without ordering multiples of one thing, and who wants to do that? With all that in mind, the food was really good. We ordered almost everything on the menu because of our group size. We had some ceviche (bleh, not super great, shrimp were tough), some chilaquiles plate I couldn't eat, some sort of dish with melon in it, broccoli barbacoa, and a reallyyyyy good fish dish. Fish was everyone's favorite, chilaquiles dish was another favorite. It was like $400 with a round of drinks, and 2 people ordered another round. That's just insane for the issues encountered. I ended up grabbing a couple of birria tacos after because I was still a little hungry. Take away - food is lovely, but service needs to be better, or food needs to be cheaper. Servers having a rehearsed spiel about why the dish is special doesn't negate the lack of knowledge of the menu when questions are asked. read more

Lilia Comedor - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had a delightful dinner here with a friend who introduced me to this place. Their menu changes daily and even the cocktail menu changes weekly so you'll need to bring an open mind with you. But everything will be amazing. The menu is divided into three sections and our server recommended that we pick a dish from each section and share it. (Each section has a meat-forward dish and a veggie-forward dish). That worked perfectly and I'd do it again. I started with a cocktail that appeared to be a spin on a Negroni. That's not my usual but theirs added Amaro so I had to try it. It was delightful and brilliantly presented. Next came a shrimp appetizer laced in goodness. The first sight of it on the table was stunning. Then came some Halibut that was spectacular. And, for the main entree, we picked the Pork Confit (that dish stays on the menu each week). It was boneless, utterly tender, full of flavor, and scrumptious. Finally, we simply could not leave without trying their desserts. A couple looked amazing and we picked a "strawberry-forward" dessert that was spectacular (sorry I don't remember the name! Kickin myself for not taking a photo of the menu! ). It's a cozy space but it's bright and well decorated. It wasn't too loud and I didn't feel cramped. There's also a few spots to eat at the bar. The service was excellent. I was impressed by how knowledgeable and attentive our servers were. And it was very interesting to hear about the traditional roots of our dishes and the amazing amount of work put in to preparing them. I'm definitely looking forward to treating myself here again. I greatly appreciate their creativity and dedication to excellence. Places like this bring joy to life! :) read more

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Oiy ok - I rarely leave bad reviews. I can see the good in most things. Lilia Comedor was nothing short of a disappointment with the exception of the company I was with and the bartender. A few flavors were good. But the website does a wonderful job of marketing the beauty of the food to arrive and leave feeling disappointed. The ambiance was fine. Small. What could be a really lovely experience just fell a bit flat. We got the chefs counter experience - where the description said it was a tasting menu experience delivered by Chef Juan. Chef didn't acknowledge us once. He was delivering the food and explaining dishes to the people sitting at the chefs counter right next to us. But zero interaction with him our entire meal. The food: six courses - two of which were sweet courses. Off balanced to only have six and 2/3 are sweet. Also, I'd expect a chefs tasting to be individually plated per guest; they served us family style which was just something I didn't enjoy for advertising as a chefs tasting. 1. Spot prawns and beets. There was something horribly off balance with this dish. Overly peppery, and left an almost numbing taste in my mouth. 2. Fried green tomatoes. Fried in burnt oil, sliced too thin, and a proportion to feed a family of four. Soggy. 3. Wild mushrooms. The cook in the mushrooms was perfection. And the masa flatbread it's served on was good. That's where the compliments stop. The tinga was waaaay too overpowering and took away from the earthiness of the mushrooms and other more subtle elements of the dish. 4. Short rib. Was 80% fat chunks. We got barely any meat. Flavor was decent of what we could eat. The harissa salsa was delicious. 5. Carrot dulce marshmallow cake. The best thing we were served but yet again, a proportion size SO big for a six course tasting. The cake was way too dense but the crispy carrots on top create a nice balance to the sweetness. The dessert wine pairing also worked well. (Note: we did the $66 wine pairing add on... you basically paid $66 for maaaaybe 8-9 oz of wine in total. And the wine pairings were horrible outside of the one I just mentioned. And the timing of service was off - often times we'd be served our dish but just waiting for our wine pairings to be poured) 6. Dark chocolate quince. This was something. Not sure how to describe it. The chocolate glob of soup had some horrible aftertaste. This dish just didn't make sense to me. Will I got back? Maaaaaybe to try something a la carte, but definitely would not do the chefs counter again. $99 each for the tasting plus $66 each for the wine pairings. We each got a full glass of wine and my friend got one cocktail. Total was $400 with the automatic 21% service charge. (Our serve hung around after our card ran which felt very awkward as if he was waiting to see if we'd add on an additional tip). (Not complaining about the price here - just informing for those interested) read more

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Love small plates to share and quality of the food was great. We definitely would try this place again.

What a treat! We went here for a date night. While I had noted that I am a vegetarian in the reservation note, I wasn't expecting much since this was a last minute reservation. They had a pescatarian tasting menu. Chef was so gracious and plated the protein separately for me to enjoy the full experience. We had a good conversation. The menu was very very creative. Romanos beans and flan were my favorites! Drinks were very good, nice selection of wine and creative cocktails. Service was friendly and attentive. Vibe was upscale but not snooty at all, just what you want for a special night. Thank you for a great experience, we will be back! read more

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The ambiance is pretty plain and modest giving one possibly a pause as to what you are in for however is actually hiding what is yet to come. We were a party of four and after contemplating the tasting menu and the full menu decided to order everything on the full menu and both deserts. Which was more than perfect for four people. (See menu photos) Everything was 5 star! The plates were impeccably presented and delicious. Everything and all of them. Our service was impeccable as well and far and above what I have ever experienced in PDX. Michelin star service. The plates were perfectly timed throughout the dinner. The servers wiped the table and presented new plates and silverware with each presentation. (Something totally lacking in other touted PDX restaurants) The servers were there to explain whatever we wanted to know about the dishes. Impeccable service and very amiable! Our cocktails were equally as nice and the servers were quite knowledgeable about their lovely wines. read more

Lilia Comedor - Menu 11/29/24 - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We are regulars here, in large part because they offer what we view as consistently the most bold innovative dishes in Portland. Menu changes weekly, and Chef hits it out of the park with just about every dish. The spice and flavor combos are outstanding. Dishes have a lot of labor intensive components, and that hard work pays off on the palate. Last night was one of our best visits. The pork and albacore dishes were particular stand outs, but everything was awesome. Keep up the great work! read more

I saw Lilia Comedor show up on a best of new restaurants list recently so I snagged a reservation. I didn't even know this little strip of shops existed! Parking is nearly non-existent so allow a little extra time to find a spot if you drive. The restaurant is quite small - not a ton of seats. We were seated next to the entrance to the kitchen, but it was also near the front door and it was very chilly every time someone opened the door. Also, the marble tabletop was quite cold and never warmed up, so wear a sweater! The food, however! That was warm and filling and delicious. Their dishes are meant for sharing, so the two of us split 3 dishes. We had the quesadilla, which was lovely and creamy, and the green sauce it was sitting on was so flavorful! We also had the brussels sprouts - they were tasty as well, but not really crispy as the description suggested. But the plate was beautiful to look at and the sauce had a bit of a kick to it. And then our main was the Pork confit. It was very much like carnitas, served with a sauce that to me tasted a bit sweet, and it came with a tortilla/flatbread on the side that was sooo good. This dish was a little on the greasy side but that's what you get with roasted pork. We didn't leave a single morsel. I had a zero proof cocktail which I enjoyed and paired especially well with the pork dish. I forget the name, but it was a spiced drink and I loved it. Not Mexican food, but local food created by a Mexican-American chef. Definitely a good one, go try it! read more

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I'll start by Chef Juan is absolutely one of my favorite chefs, and is a god at what he makes. There's nothing at Lilia that is bad. Everything is going to be amazing, if you have like food and a decent pallet that is. The service is great, the place isn't too loud for being smaller. I recommend making reservations and HIGHLY making the seats for three chefs counter so you can see Chef Juan and the crew create! The menu changes often, so you'll just have to see what Chef has for you. read more

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Seasonal creative PNW cuisine. Each dish was uniquely flavorful and tasty. Will be curious to come back another time to check out what is in season. More of a share plate style restaurant. As expected for the type of place, great cocktails and service, but smaller food portions. For the price, the large entrees were more affordable if sharing between 2+ persons. Many large floor to ceiling windows, but for a cold evening it was noticeably drafty/chilly indoors. Not sure if heaters or some sort of central air adjustment needed but we had to keep our coats on the whole time. read more

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After a miserable first experience at the original location in the South Waterfront, I decided to give Lilia another chance at their 2nd location in the Pearl District. Big mistake, wish I hadn't. The food here is not only overpriced but also underwhelming. Service was rude and condescending, I've worked both front and back of the house for over 20 years and was shocked by how my family was treated. It's no wonder why so many of their side projects have closed or changed locations. read more

We got a tasting menu and tried a ton of dishes but were still hungry after our expense tasting because we shared each dish. Full disclosure I've done plenty of tasting menus and never been hungry when I finished. If I did this tasting menu on my own I would have been full. The whole point of a tasting menu is to share though.. I digress The space is tiny, and in the winter don't bring layers here because there isn't a place to put them. We spilled water a few times because the tiny table was crowded and it just felt like a chaotic seating. Service was attentive and friendly, they gave us our favorite dish at the end of the dinning experience which I always love when they do that! Flavor was delicate yet complex. Bring your foodie friends here, it's sure to impress. read more

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Outstanding service and delicious food! We had the quesadilla, tlacoyo, and flan. Everything was beautiful and delectable. I enjoyed the presentation of the dishes as the staff explained the ingredients. The Mexican wine options are also amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant for a unique and delightful experience. read more

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Visited Lilia Comedor for a birthday dinner and was left speechless. We did the tasting menu for 2 and the wine pairing. The cuisine is Pacific northwest seasonal through the lens of a Mexican American chef and the wine pairings consisted of Mexican wines. Each dish was amazing. Standouts for me were the apricot agua chile, seared diver scallops with sesame mole, and the pork collar confit. I found the flavors to be inventive and mouthwatering. The service was equally showstopping. Our sommelier poured us some delicious Mexican and Argentine wines and answered any questions we had. This is a top restaurant in Portland and I will be sure to take any visitor I have here. read more

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