Lilette

Great spot for a date night or intimate dinner. The service is always attentive, and the food is consistently great. Admittedly a multiple course dinner can get pricy, but for the great experience you’ll have, it’s warranted. The crab claws and oysters were fantastic. Also highly recommend the gnocchi. If you’re not ready to end the night after dinner, pop into Bouligny next door for a cocktail and a more relaxed atmosphere.

Let’s start by pointing out the padded velvet walls. They’re beautiful and luxurious, yet they are warm and inviting. I joined my family of six(1 toddler) for a light dinner to hold us over for late drinks and desserts. We started with two appetizers, with the white truffle parmigiano toast and the potato gnocchi. Both were rich and flavorful. The toast was small though - not in the come on, you’re sharing this amongst 5, but small for two people to share. For our second course, we split three entrees, snapper, duck breast, and hangar streak. I would order all three again, but the snapper the would be my preference. None of the cocktails were calling to me, so I ordered a sazerac. It was a classic and true expression of the cocktail.

Good ambiance. Nice hidden outdoor courtyard. They may have spray if you are getting bit. Some of the best gnocchi I’ve ever had. It’s a small portion but it’s really good! The lamb is a popular dish but it’s just ok. Wouldn’t order it again. Not bad but not great. Hanger steak is what you would expect. A poor cut of meat. Flavor is good and fries are good. Our sever was nice and attentive. Drinks are really good. We Worl come back.

Lilette is one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants in New Orleans. It is a charming with fantastic food and service. The crab claws is one of my favorite dishes anywhere. I’ve actually gone here for pre-drinks and crab claws before going to dinner elsewhere. This place never disappoints. Tonight’s experience was no exception. The roasted chicken with Brussels Sprouts and mushroom vinaigrette was perfectly cooked and seasoned.The skin was crispy, the breast juicy and the tang of the vinaigrette added a brightness to the earthy mushrooms. Bonus for the perfectly made martinis with blue cheese olives. They also have one of the best Bloody Marys in town. Love this spot. It’s on my do not miss list in New Orleans.