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Italian restaurant in Prestons, New South Wales
What should I order at Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons?
What to order
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Diavola Pizza
Specifically called out for its amazing dough, perfect wood-fired flavor, and crunchy, delicious crust, making it one of the standout pizzas mentioned.
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Sticky Date Pudding
Recommended for being not overly sweet, with moist caramel and a balanced flavor; one reviewer liked it enough to rate it highly despite the reheating.
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Beef Cheek Served On Mashed Potato With Gravy
Praised as exceptional, with the beef perfectly cooked and so tender it 'melted in your mouth,' making it a standout main dish.
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Pasta Bolognese
Recommended for being creamy, rich, full of flavor, and made with high-quality ingredients throughout.
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Truffle Arancini
Included in a meal described as 'absolutely amazing,' suggesting it was a memorable and well-liked dish.
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Gnocchi Pesto
Also mentioned as part of an all-around amazing order, with the reviewer saying everything they tried was absolutely amazing.
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Lily's Stack
Named as a favorite breakfast item and described as having amazing flavors, with the reviewer saying it is a 'must to try' and that they keep coming back for it.
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Coffee
Frequently praised for being amazing, smooth, rich, and balanced, with reviewers specifically noting the difference made by their own roasted beans.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 3 PM |
About Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons
Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons is an Italian restaurant, bar, and cafe in Prestons, New South Wales. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with dine-in, takeout, delivery, and onsite service options. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and attentive service, the fresh and flavorful food, and the welcoming atmosphere. Guests also frequently mention the coffee, wood-fired pizza, beef cheeks, ragu, limoncello, and live music.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons known for?
It is especially known for beef cheeks, wood fire pizza, and ragu, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the beef cheeks as tender and the pizza dough as excellent. The live music and limoncello shots also come up often, which adds to the experience for dinner and celebrations.
What dishes are most recommended at Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons?
Reviewers most often recommend the beef cheeks with mashed potato and gravy, the woodfired pizza, the Diavola pizza, and the Lily’s stack for breakfast. Other dishes that get specific praise are the pasta bolognese, seafood pasta, and desserts like sticky date pudding and creme brulee.
What is the atmosphere like at Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, romantic, and upscale, with a trendy feel and live music. Reviews say it works well for groups and couples, and several mention it being welcoming for family gatherings and celebrations like birthdays and engagements.
Is Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is A$20 to A$120, so it can cover everything from a lighter meal to a full dinner with drinks and dessert. Reviewers say the food, service, and presentation make it worth the cost, especially for dishes like beef cheeks, woodfired pizza, and cocktails or limoncello.
Do you need a reservation at Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons?
Reservations are accepted, and the restaurant recommends booking for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reviews also note that it can get busy on Saturday nights, though staff have still managed to seat walk-ins when possible.
Is parking available at Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons kid-friendly?
Yes, Lilys Restaurant, Bar & Cafe Prestons is good for kids.
