Lilian

Lilian perfected every detail of my dining experience. From the amiable but professional service to the classically upmarket atmosphere my initial impression sparked high hopes. I was NOT disappointed as the flavour of every dish was exquisite. I personally recommend the wood fried bread topped with the anchovie butter, buratta and olives as these starters combined into the winning dish. Best meal I’ve had in a long time! Thank you.

The perfect Grey Lynn spot, staff are always kind and clearly take great care in providing a wonderful dining experience. They know the menu well so take the recommendations! You will not be disappointed. The kitchen and bar also clearly work hard to provide delicious food and beverages in record time. Thank you Lilian!

Lilian provides a cozy ambience with excellent service. Lilian is primarily walk-in; however, there are a few local bars nearby where you can wait at while a table is getting ready. Have come here multiple times and have throughly enjoy the changing menu items. In particular the octopus, market fish and duck breast have been excellent. I would recommend ordering multiple different dishes and sharing amongst your group if possible.

Food, service, atmosphere, 5 stars across the board, could not fault the experience. Woodfired bread was amazing, like a cross between Naan and a Pita pocket, substantial and tasty, and perfect to soak up the Anchovie Butter and Chicken Liver Parfait. We had the grilled octopus as well which was beautifully cooked with a lovely char while still tender in the middle. Along with 2 beers the bill was bang on $100 and we were not hungry when we left so its good value for food of this quality, can't wait to go back

We have been wanting to come here for a while but the lack of ability to make a booking had turned us off coming. But I am so glad we finally came. We were a group of 4 plus two babies that came for dinner on a Friday night. Got there at 5pm and grabbed a table but the place was instantly busy - such a good sign. We ordered a variety of dishes to share: the bread (so good that we ordered two serves), the chicken liver parfait (so yum), the lamb ribs (crispy but with nice amount of fat. Really good), the venison and the chorizo pizza and the eggplant. Didn’t love the pizza as found it a bit sweet and oily and thought the eggplant could have been cooked a bit longer as it was still quite hard jn the middle but everything else was delicious. Food came out in good succession. Such a yummy meal with good service. So glad we finally made it here!