Went for an dine in dinner with a group for a fundraiser dinner and enjoyed the Cesar salad (for the garlic lovers), tried different pastas... And wonderful white chocolate cheesecake & Biscoft Cheesecake! Soooo yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake, Caesar Salad, Beef Cheek Ragu
shelley petersons
We arrived for our reservation and were told multiple times that no reservation existed for us, despite confirming it for four people and later updating it to five. We had to repeat this conversation at least four times, which felt incredibly unprofessional. After finally being seated, we waited roughly 20 minutes (or more) without being offered water or any acknowledgment.
We ordered drinks and had to specifically ask for water. Our appetizers were delicious, but the main courses were disappointing—the angel hair pasta was overcooked, dry, and lacked adequate sauce. Desserts were great, but our server was not friendly or personable throughout the evening, and the billing was incorrect and needed to be redone twice.
For a $500 meal, the overall experience felt far below expectations. It genuinely felt like our presence was an inconvenience. As a small note, when someone orders a mocktail, it would be a nice touch to present it in a proper glass with a garnish—especially when the rest of the table has wine glasses.
Overall, the food had some highlights, but the service and handling of our reservation left us very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dave Wiest
Nice place for a quiet evening out with great food. Be sure to make a reservation as they are quite busy all nights. Be sure to inquire about the daily specials as while the menu offerings are diverse, they'll often have additional options that are well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brittany Barrera
Fine dining atmosphere in the heart of Midland. The mushroom risotto was amazing and can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat Kozbiel
The food was excellent, and the portions were large. The entire salad order can be easily split among three people as an appetizer. We had the stuffed chicken, chicken Parmesan and mushrooms ravioli were all delicious and we had leftovers to take home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica MacPherson (Jessie)
Walked In at 720 (they close at 9) and after waiting over 5 minutes someone came to greet us, (after three staff seeing and ignoring) We were asked if we had a reservation, we did not (they had maybe 25% of seats filled) so she went back and talked to a server for a minute. (now standing at the door for over ten minutes) we were told the kitchen was closed for the night, keep in mind an hour and a half before close and had just asked if we had a reservation. Extremely bad service and I'm inclined to believe it was because we were a younger couple. Very glad we didn't give our business to them, but instead had a wonderful dinner up the street at Zanca Mexican Restaurant.
Service: 1
Linda Hotte
great place for delicious home made Italian food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Ravioli, Caesar Salad, Chicken Carbonara
Adrienne Lambert
Simply put…the best food we have eaten ever! Such amazing flavour and presentation. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MPJMCI
Our first visit to this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was fantastic and easily the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere, however, was just ok—some simple fixes, like removing the tape from the entryway windows, as well as adding some curtains to help absorb the sound, would make a big difference. The service also didn't meet our expectations. Our waitress, Ebonee, was friendly, but seemed to lack experience. She brought our main courses out while we were still eating our appetizers, and we had to hold up our plates for her to set the new ones down. It was a clear sign that a little more training would go a long way. Despite the service hiccups, the excellent food guarantees we'll be back. We're hopeful for a better dining experience on our next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Blake Stacy
Crazy prices for good food. Asked for a pasta with no meat, they removed the meat and didn't add any vegetables or anything to make up the volume of the plate( compared to two others who ordered the same thing). Just lazy. Would've been nice to have some chickpeas or something.
We come to Lily‘s at least once a year with our friends while visiting. We have never been disappointed. The food is delicious and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. We love the changes in the menu and the specials they have with different wine pairings as well. It’s a great place to go to celebrate an occasion or just to go have them an amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Safe Travels
From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect. Pleasant greeting , great window table, delectable amaretto sour, wild mushroom bruschetta and than a fabulous linguine.
Thank you to the staff for a great first impression.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Budd
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Salad, Chicken Parmesan with Pesto Pasta, Oxtail Gnocchi
Simarjit Singh
A local reccomended this Italian restaurant. We got there just before closing, and the owner welcomed us in with genuine warmth. Despite the late hour, he was hands-on and fully involved—checking in on us throughout the meal and making sure everything was perfect.
The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was rich in flavor, clearly made with love and authentic ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Ravioli, Thai Curry, Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmigiana
Dawn Coombs
Out of four of us only one really enjoyed their food unfortunately.Angel hair pasta was like mush, calamari was like rubber. Husband ordered a dirty martini and not sure how but they messed it up. He also ordered an espresso after dinner which came cold and without a pack of sugar or a spoon. Lavender Margarita’s way over priced at over $24 per drink. Food and drinks are extremely overpriced for what you get!!!! Also a pair of sunglasses were left there and when called they were confirmed to be there. Went to pick them up and suddenly they were already claimed (probably by a staff member) Not worth the price or the hassle!
Went for an dine in dinner with a group for a fundraiser dinner and enjoyed the Cesar salad (for the garlic lovers), tried different pastas... And wonderful white chocolate cheesecake & Biscoft Cheesecake! Soooo yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesecake, Caesar Salad, Beef Cheek Ragu
We arrived for our reservation and were told multiple times that no reservation existed for us, despite confirming it for four people and later updating it to five. We had to repeat this conversation at least four times, which felt incredibly unprofessional. After finally being seated, we waited roughly 20 minutes (or more) without being offered water or any acknowledgment.
We ordered drinks and had to specifically ask for water. Our appetizers were delicious, but the main courses were disappointing—the angel hair pasta was overcooked, dry, and lacked adequate sauce. Desserts were great, but our server was not friendly or personable throughout the evening, and the billing was incorrect and needed to be redone twice.
For a $500 meal, the overall experience felt far below expectations. It genuinely felt like our presence was an inconvenience. As a small note, when someone orders a mocktail, it would be a nice touch to present it in a proper glass with a garnish—especially when the rest of the table has wine glasses.
Overall, the food had some highlights, but the service and handling of our reservation left us very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Nice place for a quiet evening out with great food. Be sure to make a reservation as they are quite busy all nights.
Be sure to inquire about the daily specials as while the menu offerings are diverse, they'll often have additional options that are well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fine dining atmosphere in the heart of Midland. The mushroom risotto was amazing and can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent, and the portions were large. The entire salad order can be easily split among three people as an appetizer. We had the stuffed chicken, chicken Parmesan and mushrooms ravioli were all delicious and we had leftovers to take home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walked In at 720 (they close at 9) and after waiting over 5 minutes someone came to greet us, (after three staff seeing and ignoring) We were asked if we had a reservation, we did not (they had maybe 25% of seats filled) so she went back and talked to a server for a minute. (now standing at the door for over ten minutes) we were told the kitchen was closed for the night, keep in mind an hour and a half before close and had just asked if we had a reservation. Extremely bad service and I'm inclined to believe it was because we were a younger couple. Very glad we didn't give our business to them, but instead had a wonderful dinner up the street at Zanca Mexican Restaurant.
Service: 1
great place for delicious home made Italian food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Ravioli, Caesar Salad, Chicken Carbonara
Simply put…the best food we have eaten ever! Such amazing flavour and presentation. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first visit to this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was fantastic and easily the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere, however, was just ok—some simple fixes, like removing the tape from the entryway windows, as well as adding some curtains to help absorb the sound, would make a big difference.
The service also didn't meet our expectations. Our waitress, Ebonee, was friendly, but seemed to lack experience. She brought our main courses out while we were still eating our appetizers, and we had to hold up our plates for her to set the new ones down. It was a clear sign that a little more training would go a long way.
Despite the service hiccups, the excellent food guarantees we'll be back. We're hopeful for a better dining experience on our next visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Crazy prices for good food. Asked for a pasta with no meat, they removed the meat and didn't add any vegetables or anything to make up the volume of the plate( compared to two others who ordered the same thing). Just lazy. Would've been nice to have some chickpeas or something.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
We come to Lily‘s at least once a year with our friends while visiting. We have never been disappointed. The food is delicious and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. We love the changes in the menu and the specials they have with different wine pairings as well. It’s a great place to go to celebrate an occasion or just to go have them an amazing meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect. Pleasant greeting , great window table, delectable amaretto sour, wild mushroom bruschetta and than a fabulous linguine.
Thank you to the staff for a great first impression.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Salad, Chicken Parmesan with Pesto Pasta, Oxtail Gnocchi
A local reccomended this Italian restaurant. We got there just before closing, and the owner welcomed us in with genuine warmth. Despite the late hour, he was hands-on and fully involved—checking in on us throughout the meal and making sure everything was perfect.
The food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was rich in flavor, clearly made with love and authentic ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Ravioli, Thai Curry, Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmigiana
Out of four of us only one really enjoyed their food unfortunately.Angel hair pasta was like mush, calamari was like rubber. Husband ordered a dirty martini and not sure how but they messed it up. He also ordered an espresso after dinner which came cold and without a pack of sugar or a spoon.
Lavender Margarita’s way over priced at over $24 per drink.
Food and drinks are extremely overpriced for what you get!!!!
Also a pair of sunglasses were left there and when called they were confirmed to be there. Went to pick them up and suddenly they were already claimed (probably by a staff member) Not worth the price or the hassle!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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