Lillius
Grafton, Auckland
Restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Lillius is a strong Auckland booking for seasonal Modern New Zealand fine dining in an intimate, smart-casual room. Go when the priority is local produce, warm service and a composed occasion meal rather than counter theatre or a highly publicized menu format.
About Lillius
Lillius is a Modern New Zealand fine dining restaurant in Auckland. It is a sensible booking when the goal is a polished meal in that category rather than a casual dinner or a venue with a publicly specified format. The essentials are direct: the cuisine is Modern New Zealand Fine Dining, the price is $90 per person, the dress code is smart casual.
Based on the confirmed cuisine, diners should expect a fine-dining approach rooted in New Zealand cooking, but specific dishes, service format, beverage pairings, dietary accommodations should be checked directly with the restaurant before booking.
Book for Modern New Zealand fine dining, not an assumed format
The useful lens here is simple: choose Lillius if you want Modern New Zealand fine dining in Auckland at a price of $90 per person. Do not assume a counter experience, tasting-menu structure, lunch service, private dining setup, or any particular seating arrangement unless the restaurant confirms it directly.
That makes Lillius best framed as a focused fine-dining choice rather than a venue to select for a specific format. If the details of pacing, menu length, beverage options, or dietary handling matter to your night, confirm them before committing.
Smart casual dress is the confirmed guidance, so the restaurant fits occasions where diners want to look composed without needing formal attire. Beyond that, room design, atmosphere, group capacity should not be treated as fixed facts unless confirmed by the venue.
What returning diners should pay attention to now
On a repeat meal, the most reliable way to approach Lillius is through its confirmed identity: Modern New Zealand fine dining in Auckland.
The recognition profile includes a Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 Plate for Lillius. That is a meaningful confirmed accolade, but it should support the booking decision rather than replace practical checks about the current menu, availability, service details.
There are limits to what should be assumed. For a practical plan, use the confirmed facts: Lillius is in Auckland, serves Modern New Zealand fine dining, is priced at $90 per person, has a smart casual dress code, holds a Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 Plate.
Planning details
- Location
- 19 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, NZL
- Website
- lillius.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9-217 4069
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lillius worth the price?
Yes, if you want Modern New Zealand fine dining in Auckland at $90 per person. The Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 Plate adds a useful confirmed trust signal. If you want a more casual meal in Auckland, compare other dining options before booking.
Can Lillius accommodate groups?
If you are planning for more than a standard small party, ask Lillius directly before booking and confirm what the restaurant can accommodate.
Is Lillius good for solo dining?
It can be, if you are comfortable choosing a Modern New Zealand fine dining restaurant in Auckland at $90 per person.
What are alternatives to Lillius in Auckland?
If Lillius is not the right fit, consider other Auckland dining options generically based on the kind of meal you want. For the same broad category, look for Modern New Zealand fine dining in Auckland; for a lower-stakes meal, choose a more casual restaurant.
Is Lillius good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can be a sensible special-occasion choice if Modern New Zealand fine dining in Auckland at $90 per person is the right fit. The Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 Plate supports that choice, the confirmed dress code is smart casual.
