Lillius
Grafton, Auckland
Restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand
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Price
$50–100per person
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, and 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, and 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.
Lillius is a focused fine-dining choice.
Smart casual dress is the confirmed guidance, so the restaurant fits occasions where diners want to look composed without needing formal attire.
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, and service details.
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, and holds a Michelin Guide Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 Plate.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 19 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, NZL
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- lillius.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9-217 4069
Venue details
Ambiance
A relaxed yet elegant fine-dining room with concrete walls softened by royal-blue banquettes, soft booths and gold accents, creating a sophisticated, intimate and inviting atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, Prix fixe
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Opened
- 2017
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, NZL
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3:30 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM
Location
19 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland, 1023, NZL · Directions
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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.
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, and the confirmed dress code is smart casual.
