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Cafe Lily

4.8
4.8
1378 Reviews
$31 to $50
European

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Café Lily is a venerable neighborhood bistro offering an eclectic variety of cuisines from around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East. Established in 1999, Café Lily remains the quintessential Decatur restaurant, whether you are looking for a nice, romantic dinner, a celebration party, a large event, or just some small plates and a nice glass of wine!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (404) 371-9119
  • Website
    http://www.cafelily.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119
  • Location
    308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Cross street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Lobster Night

    $75.00 per person

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    Enjoy a 1.75# Steamed Lobster with drawn butter, fresh lemons and choice of side (sauteed spinach or french fries).

Offers

  • Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    $5 House Gin/Vodka Tuesdays

    Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails Photo

  • Whiskey Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    $5 House Whiskey Cocktails!

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  • Thursday Half Priced Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Thursday Half Priced Wine Any bottle of wine priced $50or less is half-off

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Menu

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What 1,378 people are saying

Cafe Lily reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Best Overall

  • DeKalb

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Lily in Decatur is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. While minor service hiccups occur, the diverse menu and warm hospitality consistently impress, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

1,378 Reviews

  1. Ray VIP

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect meal, for my wife and myself. The restaurant was at the top of its game.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both had the fish special, Fluke Picatta, which was delicious. Excellent waiter. Attentive but not intrusive. A very nice experience, as usual, at this restaurant.

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  3. Bev VIP

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were both excellent! Definitely recommend.

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  4. Mary

    Charleston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing and checked in just the right amount of times. The food was incredible and served hot, super fresh. Loved the old vibe of the place and the music to match, all the oldies made me think of my Dad. Was super comforting. I did get a MOCKtail that was probably an ounce of liquid and it was $14 lol so I will not do that again. But everything was awesome. Can’t wait to come back.

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  5. Wardell

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a special occasion or just fine dining

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  6. Timothy

    Atlanta24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my neighborhood "go to". I've been a regular since they first opened. We went tonight because of the specials that I had received via e-mail: Paper Plane cocktail, mushroom soup, fluke (flounder) piccata, a marvelous 10oz strip steak and of course their signature endive salad with orange blossom vinaigrette. The ambience is lovely, it is quiet and the service was great.

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  7. Trenice VIP

    Atlanta485 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed a memorable dinner for my husband's birthday. We started with the delicious Tuscan bread and a 1/2 priced bottle of Chardonnay. My husband liked his Pinchitos (lamb) entree, and I wished I had gotten a full instead of 1/2 order of the Faroe Island salmon, as it was so flavorful and perfectly grilled medium. We ended with the warm homemade bread pudding and warm lemon-sponge custard, both of which were delicious!

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  8. Leslie VIP

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was knowledgeable and very pleasant. All the food was great but unfortunately they were out of some items. Overall, was a great experience.

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  9. Brian

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very high quality ingredients, interesting flavors. Reasonable price, will return.

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  10. Don

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Café Lily is a great place: great food, well prepared, attentive service. and a pleasant atmosphere for 2 or for 6. Recommend it highly.

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FAQs

Cafe Lily offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 371-9119.

Cafe Lily is rated 4.8 stars by 1378 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Lily does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Lily

308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cafelily.com/
  • Phone number
    (404) 371-9119
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119

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