Lilette
New Orleans, LA 70115-2553
Phone: (504) 895-1636
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-2pm, 6pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Lilette – by Pableaux Johnson
The Scene
Small tables dominate a well-lit room that's also sprinkled with booths. The decor is sparse, but fitting with the room's simple "corner store" feel. Since opening in late 2000, Lilette has developed a faithful neighborhood following, mostly the kind of folks who don't mind grabbing a quick bite at the bar during busy times.
The Food
Chef John Harris interprets French dishes that run the gamut from bistro classics (grilled hanger steak and frites, steamed mussels, duck confit) to more adapted dishes (tender seafood salad dressed with lemony herb-mustard vinaigrette, anchovy-basil bruschetta). He also combines Mediterranean flavors in dishes like braciola (stuffed roll of beef) with Parmigiano-Reggiano and creamy polenta. Instead of the ever-present chicken breast entree, Harris roasts tender poussin (young chicken) and bathes it in a fragrant, chunky sauce of poached garlic, earthy mushrooms and caramelized shallots.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIf you want a guaranteed table, call for an early seat--after 7pm, it's first come, first served.
What to DrinkLilette's wine list is streamlined, affordable and well matched to the straightforward fare. Watch the chalkboard for tasty specials and featured wines by the glass.
Where to SitTwo-tops can make for close quarters during peak service. If you're averse to "European dining distance," wait for a more spacious window table.
User Reviews for Lilette
12/16/2002 Posted by rojam
I had a wonderful lunch there on a recent vaction to NOLA. The food was outstanding, but our waiter was such a snob that it almost spoiled the meal. At one point I asked for ketchup and he informed me "This is a french restaurant, we don't have ketchup." This was right after he felt the need to come over the the table and show me how to eat my Alaskin snow crab claws. I have traveled all over the world and I know they have ketchup in France!
11/14/2002 Posted by rapplebee
There is only a few choice words that can sum up what an exceptional place Lilette truely is. The ambiance is phenomonal as is the cuisine. John Harris truly is one of the latest up and coming chefs to hit the beat with a chef owned and operated establishment. I have traveled several times to Europe in particular France and John has definately mastered the culinary art of French and Italian cusine. The atmosphere is very swank and is known from time to time to be a restaurant of choice for the seen and to be seen. The black drum entree was sensational.
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