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    LiLLiES Restaurant & Bar

    3.3 (358 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Dav L.

    We were visiting DC and looking for some good Italian food. We read reviews and did research only to find this gem. The service was outstanding. Lisa waited on us and she's fantastic. The ambience is quant, homie, and good vibes. The food was phenomenal fresh, cooked and seasoned to perfection. This place is a must try. We'll be back on the next visit.

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    Margy C.

    I'm a little confused as to how this restaurant can close at 6:00 p.m. on a weekend evening. We had reservations for 5:30 and was told that they would stay open for us to dine even if it was past 6:00 p.m. Regardless, we had an enjoyable time and we finished our meals by 7:00 p.m. We got the lamb shank and schnitzel. Everything about the schnitzel was wonderful. Loved the eggs on top and the breading was nice and crunchy. Potatoes were tasty. The lamb shank wasn't as soft as it could have been but still very nice. I wasn't expecting a tomato sauce over the lamb even though the menu did say there was tomatoes in the dish. Calamari was also very good, though it seemed minimal. Service was excellent and attentive despite a slow start due to a large dining party in the main room. Ambiance was cozy and elegant in the back room. It was also very quiet which we liked for conversation. We thought sitting in the back would make them forget us but they came to check on us multiple times and always with refills of water.

    Sarah E.

    We were exploring the neighborhood and came upon Lillies right around dinner time on Tuesday. We walked right in and were seated. We started off with the happy hour wine and an order of the bruschetta. Really enjoyed the flavors! For my main I selected the shrimp florentine - which boasted fat shrimp and a creamy pesto sauce. Very good! The space is intimate, dimly lit and outdoor seating is available.

    Chicken picatta

    We had a great meal at this restaurant. The outdoor seating was very nice. The service was tremendous. They were ready to fill our water glasses at a minute notice. We enjoyed the food. I had the chicken piccata and it was tremendous.

    Carbonara 10/10

    Everything was delicious. The carbonara was 10/10. Would definitely come back. Ambiance was nice and the service was great.

    The Lobster Ravioli-- yummmm   I added red pepper flakes but I like some spice in my life :)
    Maria L.

    Escaping the mosquitos and running into this cute Italian spot was a great decision. Happy hour all day on Tuesday?! ALL DAY. Count me in. Oh wait, I work on Tuesdays...! (Be responsible...) Marvelous choices for happy hour for apps and drinks. Our dishes were smashing! Bruschetta-- it does have olives. I'm not a fan of olives but this tasted really good. I could barely taste them! Lobster ravioli with some shrimp. Oh Yes, count me in. Like I said in another post-- give me all the carbs! My friend had the house white and the gnocchi with sausage. I had a bite or two as well. I love this food! We order the brownie and icecream too. Honestly, I'm more of a carb freak but this was fairly good. Gooey and rich! Come check this place out- it's close to the zoo!

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    Whitney D.

    Great place for brunch. Friendly staff. The mimosas were great too. We all enjoyed ourselves.

    Matthew F.

    I'm not sure why this place isn't more highly rated. I walked down from the National Zoo looking for a quick lunch; fortunately, this was a short walk. It was Monday so the place was largely empty. The vibe is halfway between casual and upscale. The lunch menu had pretty good options, but I went with a pretty standard buffalo wrap and side salad. Service was good and the wrap was tasty. Prices were reasonable. Maybe not 5 full stars but a very solid 4.

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    Very good food, fantastic service, and great ambiance. Friendly neighborhood place that's definitely worth checking out.

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    Great atmosphere, great food - they always treat us really well at Lillie's! The house-made tiramisu was so good.

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    Casual dining experience, came for a quick in and out dinner. Was not a fan of the signature cocktails; they felt old and outdated.

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