Cafe Lily
What People Are Saying About Cafe Lily
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The Scene
The main room in this cozy, low-lit Mediterranean bistro is mostly non-descript, with a bar on one side, a kitchen you can peek into, and tables sufficiently spaced from one another to lend a sense of privacy. Flickering candlelight softens the bare floors and dropped, paneled ceiling. Service is sincere and attentive.
The Food
Cafe Lily creatively combines the diverse cuisines of the Mediterranean on a menu that emphasizes rustic flavors. Rum-cured salmon served with caviar, egg, capers and crostini is an inventive starter, as is warm, chargrilled bread dipped in seasoned olive oil. Pinchitos, a Spanish-influenced dish featuring delicious lamb tenderloin spiked with jalapeno peppers and spices, is served with buttery white sweet potatoes and green beans. Also excellent is Omithenia souvlakia, a moist chicken breast marinated in wine vinegar and Greek herbs and plated with pan-roasted potatoes. Satisfying lemon sponge custard, served warm, rounds out the meal.
User Reviews
Louie1
May 17, 2009
My wife and I visited Cafe Lily for the first time over the weekend. We were both impressed with the quality of the food and the great service. Our server, Mitchel, was fabulous and very attentive. My wife ordered the Ravioli di Zucca (with butternut squash) and I had the Ornithenia Souvlakia (chicken with roasted potatoes, peppers and onions); both dishes were wonderful and the dessert was even better. The restaurant also has a delightful ambiance that was perfectly suited for a romantic evening on the town. I highly recommend Cafe Lily and look forward to our next visit.
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EmoryDevil
February 17, 2009
I was quite disappointed by my Valentines Day experience. First, while I understand having a different menu for the special day, no mention of such was made on the website, so I was annoyed to arrive only to find all the cheaper options had been removed or re-priced. (Seafood-vol-vent is listed on the website menu as a lighter entree at $15, I was charged over $20 for what was a small enough portion that I dont think it was a different dish.) Additionally, at a place as nice as this, and for the prices charged, I dont think its too much to expect my shrimp to be competently de-veined.
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butterflynorman
May 13, 2008
Excellent Food and wonderful atmosphere. Great place for a romantic date. I recommend the lamb with mint.
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Know Before You Go:
Like New York-style eateries, your entire party must be present before you can be seated.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Brunch
