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Lilette

French Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Central City - Garden, New Orleans
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    Ashley B.
    "... beets and goat cheese, hearts of palm salad, and chocolate torte. Delish! Very gluten..."(3 Tips)
    Rob M.
    "The king crab legs with the passion fruit butter is outstanding!"(3 Tips)
    Jeff M.
    "Get the ginocchi and the crab claws"(3 Tips)
    Gambit New Orleans
    "walnuts and smoky grilled beets."(2 Tips)
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  • The Wall Street Journal
    Chef John Harris's spot has a terrific collection of wines by the glass, perfect crab claws with passion-fruit butter and the best hanger steak in town. Read more
  • Vika K.
    Vika KFebruary 16, 2013
    This restaurant is a must-go for your visit to New Orleans. Get the Alaskan Cod sandwich. Such an unexpected and wonderful combination of flavors! Escargot was off the hook as well. Overall amazing!
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    Ashley BellmanMay 8, 2014
    Have the grilled beets and goat cheese, hearts of palm salad, and chocolate torte. Delish! Very gluten free friendly.
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • cj f.
    cj fitzgeraldMay 9, 2018
    From M: Fantastic bistro for refuelling after antique shopping on Magazine Street. Get the Littleneck Clams & Sizzling Shrimp or Seared Kobe Burger. Great for lunch or dinner.
  • Suzanne
    SuzanneMarch 30, 2014
    One of the best meals I've ever had; I didn't want it to end! Heart of palm salad, poulet breast, Nutella and poached pear desserts. DO IT AND DONT LOOK BACK
  • Priya S.
    Priya SubramaniamFebruary 16, 2013
    The Alaskan cod sandwich is literally mind blowing. The escargot is also fantastic. The wait staff was wonderful and even refilled our wine glasses on the house! Will definitely come back!
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    Joe NormanSeptember 3, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Classic New Orleans bistro. The daily drum special is one of the best fish dishes in the city.
  • NOLAtiff
    NOLAtiffJanuary 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    What not to love about Lilette? Food is excellent and Stephan at the bar makes an excellent The Last Word.
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010
    This well-established restaurant is still a hotspot for visitors and locals alike. Make sure to try the fall menu's chilled corn soup, topped with crab and avocado salad.
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    Stephen PerleSeptember 23, 2017
    The Roasted Muscovy duck was as good as any duck I’ve had in the south of France.
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    Oscar AparicioDecember 30, 2015
    The Italian wedding soup will leave wonderfully gooey bits of cheese you'll want to gnaw off your spoon.
  • Jessica L.
    Jessica LlanesJune 17, 2010
    One of my Nola faves. Everything I've had has been top-notch. Strawberry shortcake is just to die for. Pacific northwest oysters are pricey but WOW! Highly recommended.
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    Jessica MengFebruary 16, 2013
    Get the Kobe burger, it will melt in your mouth and change your life. All other food has lost meaning...
  • catherine D.heart icon on user image
    catherine DaltonNovember 15, 2023
    Crab in passion fruit butter. Plus everything
  • Angelique P.heart icon on user image
    Angelique PoppoJune 12, 2015
    The gnocchi is THE BEST in the city.
  • Matthew R.heart icon on user image
    Matthew RogersOctober 31, 2015
    King crab claws with passion fruit butter. You're welcome.
  • Katie B.heart icon on user image
    Katie BrandnerJanuary 5, 2014
    The Hawaiian fish is beyond delicious!
  • Gambit New Orleans
    Gambit New OrleansFebruary 6, 2013
    A delicious salad combines goat cheese, walnuts and smoky grilled beets. Read more
  • Gadi S.heart icon on user image
    Gadi ShamiaJanuary 1, 2014
    I think I will come back to NOLA just so I can eat here again. Really. Can give any SF restaurant a run for its money.
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    EBJanuary 1, 2014
    Dear friends and foodies. You MUST eat here if you visit New Orleans.
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew CarlsonSeptember 7, 2018
    You have to get the crab! It’s a must
  • Gambit New Orleans
    Gambit New OrleansJune 28, 2012
    Roasted Chicken: A textbook French rendition is abetted by balsamic-glazed onions. - Gambit's Five in 5 Read more
  • Mary Louise C.
    Mary Louise CarrickAugust 21, 2014
    Highly recommend! Delicious. Short ribs were amazing
  • Margaret G.
    Margaret GusteMay 10, 2013
    DESSERT. Get the Nutella one or the pear one. Incredible.
  • Kathleen T.
    Kathleen TurpelJanuary 9, 2010
    Another favorite...all the food is good - but I love the appetizers - always creative and delicious - my friends and I order several and share.
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    Sam BrooksSeptember 27, 2015
    Heart of palm salad! So simple. So exquisite.
  • Rob M.
    Rob MarcedaMay 5, 2012
    The king crab legs with the passion fruit butter is outstanding!
  • Chris M.
    Chris MuirDecember 14, 2012
    Sit outside in the garden during lunch. A little pricey.
  • Flavia J.
    Flavia JordanJanuary 2, 2014
    The beet salad is truly good
  • Chefs Feed
    Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
    Ian Schnoebelen, chef of Iris, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Grilled hanger steak. Read more
  • William H.
    William HarrisonAugust 7, 2010
    Steamed mussles were delicious. Drinks fantastik (heavy pours). Soup excellent
  • Rhea A.
    Rhea AldridgeApril 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Jenn has great drink recommendations. Celebrity sightings!
  • jb
    jbFebruary 17, 2018
    Lies about having "Kobe beef" for a freaking burger. They clearly think their customers are idiots and have no respect for them.
  • Jennifer S.
    Jennifer SJuly 9, 2011
    The poulet with brussles sprouts is fantastic.
  • Jeff M.
    Jeff MApril 17, 2011
    Get the ginocchi and the crab claws
  • Derek D.
    Derek DukesOctober 17, 2010
    truffle toast starter. best thing on the menu.
  • Virginia K.
    Virginia KindelanJanuary 19, 2013
    Food was superior!!! Service was Inferior!!!!
  • Margaret S.
    Margaret SandersJune 23, 2010
    try the pulled pork sandwich, always great
  • Stacey S.
    Stacey SchambergerOctober 20, 2012
    Solid food but unremarkable, I expected more
  • Amelia B.
    Amelia BuckleyMay 24, 2016
    Shockingly overrated. The "poulet" chicken was dry and tasteless and the accompanying sauce tasted like pure vinegar.
  • Nick E.
    Nick EfffuFebruary 12, 2011
    Great food-horribly rude waitstaff
  • Paul R.
    Paul RinggerOctober 16, 2010
    Get the gnocci.
  • Noah S.
    Noah SilvermanFebruary 12, 2011
    Food is magnificent .... Wait staff is very rude and will try and rush you out the door. Clearing plates before your finished...
  • dwight m.
    dwight merrimanApril 17, 2010
    Get the confit
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