Lilia
Italian restaurant · 567 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 2,301 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 26 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.1★
- Flagged
- 3%
- Coverage
- 43%
All reviews shown by Google
974 examined reviews
26 of 1,000
1,000 of 2,301 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Lilia is a popular and frequently hyped Italian restaurant in Williamsburg known for its fresh pasta and lively atmosphere. While many reviewers rave about the food, service, and unique dishes, others report inconsistent quality, high prices, and difficulties with reservations.
+ Repeated strengths
Sheep's Milk Cheese Agnolotti
Reviewers frequently highlight the sheep's milk cheese filled agnolotti as a standout, delicious dish that is well worth ordering.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2022-10-25
All the hype about Lilia is well deserved the sheeps milk cheese saffron agnolotti was especially memorable. Weather help for the patio seating, which I'd find quieter and less stuffy than indoors. Clams baked perfectly, arctichoke drizzle...
Focaccia Bread
Reviewers consistently praise the house focaccia served with garlic or ramp butter as a delicious must-have starter.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-10-14
Love all of the food here, the focaccia is a must!
5★ · 2022-10-25
The focaccia with green garlic butter is heaven on earth. Love the artichoke too.
5★ · 2022-12-19
What is there to say? It's everything you've heard and more. The focaccia is a must-have. The service is perhaps the most welcoming in the city. I can't wait to eat my way through the entire menu.
Service and Hospitality
Many reviewers report attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service from the staff and bartenders.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-10-16
We celebrated our son’s marriage and had a wonderful evening, a prix fixe 4 course meal that was delicious! The service was superb, and the wine recommendation fit so well with the dinner. From cocktails to dessert the quality of the food...
5★ · 2022-10-26
Really amazing service which has been hard to come by in nyc recently
5★ · 2023-02-26
Some of the best pasta I've ever enjoyed. Had a reservation but requested to sit at the bar, and the bartender was highly knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Great atmosphere inside.
− Repeated complaints
Reservation and Seating Issues
Reviewers report that reservations are extremely difficult to secure, and some experience long waits or undesirable seating locations.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2022-10-20
We had a prime time reservation at 830pm Friday night didn't get seated until 9pm and then were made aware that they were out of 3 dishes including 2 we were planning to order (Lemon Sphaghetti and Steak). Angolotti came out ice cold, we a...
3★ · 2022-11-14
This place is so hard to reserve a table. And I saw a bunch of people waiting outside as they were walk-in. So I was excited when I finally got a table after 45min waiting. I like the ambient and the service. The food? Less than mediocre....
1★ · 2025-07-19
Shockingly rude and disorganized. We walked into Lilia without a reservation, saw several open seats at the bar and outside, and figured we might get lucky. Instead, we were met with one of the worst host experiences I’ve ever had. The host...
Over-Seasoned or Salty Food
Multiple reviewers report that certain dishes are overly salty, heavy on cheese, or too heavily seasoned.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2022-10-11
Disappointed. Every dish was way too salty. Beautiful space, excellent service, gorgeous food presentation. The ravioli itself was undercooked -not even al dente- it literally stuck to my teeth The dessert was cold and underwhelming. It was...
5★ · 2022-10-26
Been to restaurants like this before - super highly rated, hyped and near impossible to get a reso. They don't usually live up to the sky high expectations you have going in, but Lilia certainly did! Date night dinner for two with all dish...
4★ · 2023-11-01
Service was great . We ordered 3 apps and 3 entrees and every single thing was so salty . No one finished their dinner , impossible to eat after a few bites .
Good for
- Pasta lovers seeking handmade Italian varieties
- Special occasions and date nights
- Trying unique desserts like olive oil gelato
Avoid if
- You dislike struggling to secure a reservation
- You are sensitive to high prices for portion sizes
- You prefer low-noise environments where you do not need to shout
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Oct ’22 | 26 | 2 |
| Nov ’22 | 21 | 1 |
| Dec ’22 | 18 | 1 |
| Jan ’23 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb ’23 | 17 | 0 |
| Mar ’23 | 20 | 1 |
| Apr ’23 | 19 | 0 |
| May ’23 | 36 | 2 |
| Jun ’23 | 28 | 2 |
| Jul ’23 | 29 | 1 |
| Aug ’23 | 31 | 1 |
| Sep ’23 | 34 | 0 |
| Oct ’23 | 34 | 0 |
| Nov ’23 | 18 | 0 |
| Dec ’23 | 12 | 1 |
| Jan ’24 | 26 | 1 |
| Feb ’24 | 19 | 0 |
| Mar ’24 | 17 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 22 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 18 | 0 |
| Jun ’24 | 26 | 1 |
| Jul ’24 | 18 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 30 | 0 |
| Sep ’24 | 22 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 26 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 19 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 16 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 23 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 24 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 18 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 23 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 24 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 28 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 25 | 1 |
| Aug ’25 | 16 | 0 |
| Sep ’25 | 27 | 0 |
| Oct ’25 | 24 | 0 |
| Nov ’25 | 15 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 22 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 18 | 4 |
| Feb ’26 | 14 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 16 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 19 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 14 | 2 |
| Jun ’26 | 16 | 0 |
| Jul ’26 | 13 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 23 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 3 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 26 flagged reviews.
Gigi F
172 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-07-18
Lovely spot for a solo dinner at the bar. I had the zero proof thyme Spritz, little gem salad and spaghetti, everything was good. The service was friendly and attentive. It’s cute and fun to people watch.
v venikashree
161 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-12-25
Lilia offers a clean, modern dining experience with a calm and airy atmosphere. The design is simple but elegant, making it ideal for contemporary food and lifestyle photography. Service is smooth and professional, and the experience feels thoughtfully curated. This is a great choice for travelers w...
V Ac
215 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-01-20
Located in Williamsburg so of course the area already has a lot going on. The restaurant has a great vibe! We started with the housemade mozzarella and toasted garlic bread which was addicting... Tried the grilled artichoke with parmigiano and bread crumbs as well as the Italian broccoli and chili o...
Gregory Optomsky
2 reviews
★★★★★
2022-10-20
Great restaurant...
Zia Massar
1 review
★★★★★
2023-03-02
Cadence Garrison
1 review
★★★★★
2023-05-08
Absolutely stunning restaurant. Lilia has mouth watering food served by a super kind, helpful and attentive wait staff
Julia Sherman
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-05-09
Sal Sal
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-06-17
A.J. T
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2023-07-01
Overrated beyond belief, it should not be so hard to get a reservation/table at a restaurant that runs out of multiple things on their menu, serves subpar food, and most shockingly, has bad service. What a disappointment.
The Thompsons
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2023-08-14
RACIST!!!! Booked a reservation for my family for indoors, arrive and the first warning sign should have been when we pulled up saw a line of people waiting out front and it was past 4pm when they open at 4. The hostess came outside at 4:07 pm and asked who had a reservation. The ladies in-front sp...
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