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Lillies

495 Saint Asaph Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Recommended by 58 people

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495 Saint Asaph Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lillies

Tucked inside a Phillipstown warehouse with two roaring hearths, Lillies turns out fearless, wood-fired seasonal cooking. Regulars bypass the menu entirely and hand over the reins with the 'feed me' option—a steady stream of wood-fired pizzas, punchy salads, and plates like fish spiked with galangal and lemongrass. The kitchen leans into unexpected mashups, baking organic dough topped with everything from house kimchi to curried potatoes. In the glass, they pour ciders, beer, and skin-contact orange wines crafted right on premise. The open industrial room gets noisy when full, but spoons plunge happily into brown butter and honey semifreddo anyway.

  • The 'Feed Me' Menu: Hand over ordering decisions for a kitchen-led spread of wood-fired pizzas and seasonal dishes.
  • Inventive Wood-Fired Pies: Unconventional, rotating toppings range from kimcheese to cavolo nero sausage and aloo curry.
  • In-House Ferments & Drinks: Pours house-made ciders, beers, and wines crafted directly on the premises.
  • Warehouse Hearth Atmosphere: Two roaring wood fires warm a lively, spacious industrial space in Phillipstown.
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Why Diners Choose Lillies

Discover why diners trust Lillies for bold wood-fired flavours, house-made drinks, and effortless gatherings.

  • Leave Dinner to the Kitchen with 'Feed Me'

    Hand over the dining choices to the kitchen team with a generous multi-course set tasting menu designed around seasonal wood-fired dishes and creative pizzas.

    Get the let us feed you menu to try everything out, so so good. Quite a few things on the menu that I probably wouldn’t have ordered usually but everything was amazing and was so fun to have some different things!

    Laura Campbell

  • Flavour Combinations Beyond the Usual Comfort Zone

    The rapidly rotating menu continually pushes boundaries with adventurous combinations like fish sausage, kimcheese, and mushroom stroganoff.

    I encourage an attitude of exploration and bravery when you pick your meal - choose something that sounds put of your comfort zone, everything was really tasty.

    Megan Pike

  • In-House Cider, Beer, and Wine On Tap

    Almost the entire drinks list is crafted right on premise, serving bespoke ciders, craft beers, and natural wines designed to pair with the wood-fired menu.

    Wash it down w/ salivating cider and wine made on premise. We need more places like this in NZ.

    James Noble

  • Constantly Evolving Seasonal Rotations

    Every visit offers new discoveries, from weekly updated dishes to slow-rise pizza dough made using local and organic flour.

    Even better when we found out they use organic and local flour for the pizza dough! Don’t usually order ciders but WOW the apple and Feijoa one was amazing.

    Julia Andersson

  • Spacious Warehouse Warmed by Twin Wood Fires

    Set inside an expansive, industrial warehouse, two large roaring wood fires keep the dining space warm, cosy, and inviting in any season.

    The restaurant was warm to my surprise as its a large open warehouse style. However, it has two huge wood fires and we were very comfortable temp wise

    Rachael — home

  • Relaxed Celebrations and Group Feasts

    Whether gathering for a milestone birthday or an unhurried group dinner, the relaxed setting and well-paced service let tables celebrate without feeling rushed.

    It was truly a beautiful evening made even better by the lovely staff and atmosphere. I can’t wait to visit again.

    Victoria

Customer-favorite tasting menus and inventive wood-fired pizzas

  • 'Feed me' menu

    We ordered the 'Feed me' option and everything was delicious.

    Anna and Jordan

  • Fish sausage pizza

    The fish sausage pizza we had sounds unhinged but was probably one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.

    Lillian Scarlett

  • Mushroom stroganoff pizza

    The mushroom stroganoff pizze was so good.

    Megan Pike

  • Kimcheese pizza

    the kimcheese pizza was to die for.

    Josie Nicholas

Beyond the menu

Distinctive dining touches and hospitable details that define the Lillies experience

  • The Multi-Course 'Feed Me' Experience

    Rather than choosing individual plates, guests can hand over ordering decisions to the kitchen with the 'Feed me' / 'trust the chef' multi-course tasting format, paced so tables never feel rushed.

  • House-Crafted Brewery and Winery Selections

    Almost the entire drinks list features cider, beer, and natural wine produced on premise by their own brewery, poured by staff knowledgeable about each batch.

  • Thoughtful Off-Menu Dietary Preparations

    The kitchen prepares spontaneous accommodations beyond the printed list, including house-made farinata as a gluten-free wood-fired option.

  • Twin Wood-Fired Warehouse Hearth

    Set in an open, converted warehouse, the room is kept cosy and warm even in mid-winter by two prominent indoor wood fires.

Before you head over

Practical advice for ordering, accessibility, and dining at Lillies

  • Order the 'Feed Me' Tasting Menu

    Opt for the 'feed me' or 'trust the chef' tasting menu to easily sample the kitchen's rotating seasonal creations without stressing over ordering choices.

  • Embrace Creative, Unconventional Flavours

    Because the menu updates frequently with adventurous toppings and dishes, embrace exploring unfamiliar ingredient pairings outside your normal comfort zone.

  • Warehouse Space and Acoustics

    The open warehouse dining area is spacious and wheelchair friendly, but note that acoustics can make conversation louder when the room is full.

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