Lilo
2571 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad
(442) 303-8245
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A truly incredible experience! I could not recommend this place enough. It has been the best 1 Michelin star restaurant I’ve been to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Second trip here, and it was just as good as the first time. Fantastic food, good service, wonderful ambiance (except the music is still a bit loud at times).
We heard great things about LILO and couldn’t resist going there for a date night. The price overall is not cheap and even more so with wine pairings.
The evening started outside with a few small bites and a walkthrough of the history of the restaurant (which is new). Then we moved inside for wine pairings and food courses. Every dish came with an introduction, every wine pairing a perfect story and explanation. The entire evening followed a delicate story, with food we’d never forget. The evening ended outside with a nice desert and desert wine. A perfect end to the evening. This place is worth every penny and all the hype!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, every detail was spectacular. I had the unfortunate experience of having a migraine during the meal that required me to leave the table and sit in my car. Talk about the worst timing. But my husband and friends had an incredible evening, and probably took advantage of having extra portions to themselves. The staff was incredibly helpful and made me a care package for the car and even went as far as making me a pizza at the end of the night since they assumed I would be hungry after missing portions of the meal. It was so kind and thoughtful. We’re planning on making this are go to spot for a special occasions. A definite must do restaurant. Oddly we probably dined At four Michelin star restaurants both before and after this meal within 60 days, and this location had a presentation that blew the others out of the water. This is a world class restaurant. The food was incredible, that I got to try anyway. Just came across the Google page to rebook for an anniversary dinner. Thanks so much for such a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional in virtually every way! The food and service is easily on par with 3 Michelin star restaurants and I imagine Lilo will be getting its third star in record time. The atmosphere on the patio and inside is elegant, adult yet comfortable. LOVED it! LILO’s team makes a special night even more special.
The one miss, wine director Savannah. She was disinterested and unable to articulate basic facts about wines. She seemed cranky when we tried to discuss the wine offerings and never came back to ask if we wanted another glass.
I must mention the pastry chef is a genius!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
An absolutely exceptional experience from the moment you arrive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an amazing night at LILO. The staff were incredibly friendly, and once you’re inside, you feel like you’re part of the action—almost like you’re in the kitchen with the team. The food had a Michelin-quality edge, and each dish kept surprising and delighting me. A memorable evening all around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
With a suggestion from a friend, i peered at the menu. It says something about the world of fine dining that, in 2025, a Michelin-starred restaurant can still neglect vegetarian food entirely. Excellence, at its best, celebrates creativity, respect, and breadth — not just technical perfection with meat and seafood.
When vegetarian traditions from across the world have centuries of artistry behind them, their absence isn’t an oversight; it’s a mirror held up to a system that still defines taste and value through a narrow, Eurocentric lens.
Food: 1
Lilo is exceptional in every sense. The restaurant- both indoors and outdoor- is so calming and welcoming. The staff is warm, friendly and knowledgable. The food is exceptional. Overall this restaurant is worthy of its Michelin Star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably my top dining experience in the US. Amazing service and attention to detail…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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What a treat! Thank you to the staff for such an exceptional experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lilo feels like a upgraded version of Jeune et Jolie—every detail executed to perfection. It would be even better if the black cod course came with a slice of bread to soak up that incredible sabayon sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our experience is beyond amazing! From the moment you enter the restaurant, you know that you are in for an experience of a lifetime!
Thank you, LILO. More power chef!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lilo is an undeniably amazing experience from the moment you walk in till you take your last bite. It’s like a symphony orchestra that never misses a beat. Amazing food, incredible drink pairing and every single team member you come in contact with is impressive. Can’t wait to visit again and bring new friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
4.5 stars if I could!
Food and presentation was amazing. We split a drink pairing and the flavor profiles matching the food was perfect.
A couple smaller details that caused me to knock off half a star. They gave us our first round of bites and took the plates away and we had to flag someone down to get water bc it was never offered. They ask when you book if you're celebrating anything, and then what we were celebrating was never acknowledged- so why ask? We bought the drink pairing when we booked, and then we had to tell the sommelier that we had booked it bc she had no idea so that was unorganized. How they do separate cocktails is a little strange too. You have to select it in the beginning, and they bring it out based on when it'll fit best with the course you're having. But if you have the drink pairing, you don't know yet whether you're going to want another cocktail or not. They also were trying to upsell us on truffles in the middle of the meal and it just felt off putting. They said it was $30 and we did add it and then when we went to pay realized it was $30 per person plus 20% on top of that, which is not how it was sold to us when they said it was a low price of $30 to add. The other weird thing is we saw others having tea service outside at the end of the meal, but we didn't get to do that. They gave us our envelope inside and walked us out and said bye and that was it. I feel weird that we didn't get the last step that others did.
Overall the food was really good, just had to knock a half a star off for some logistics/service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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