We offer Italian food at it’s finest! Each meal is cooked to order and everything we serve is homemade, so allow a little extra time to enjoy your meal. No microwaves. No processed food. Fresh veggies, Certified Angus Beef, gluten free offerings, vegetarian & vegan, fresh fish, daily specials, generous portions,beer and wine available.
Based on 116 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
Address:
9429 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226
Phone: (904) 647-7498
Website: https://the-lily-pad-cafe.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
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Lynn Godinez
I was out harvesting oysters and happened upon this place. You would never know it was here unless you searched Google. A helpful tip for first timers would be to call ahead for a reservation (especially 4 or more people). Food is made from scratch and tasted authentic. I had shrimp Alfredo with a Cesar salad. It was excellent! The owner was very accommodating and attentive. She was knowledgeable about the menu. The young man helping serve and bus tables was very courteous and even offered to box my food for me. That’s something I haven’t seen from a restaurant since a visit to Ruth’s Chris. Portion sizes and quality were commensurate with price points. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.
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DJ
We had the chicken parmigiana and filet mignon over fettuccine Alfredo. It was excellent! The prices are in line with the quality of the food. The atmosphere was nice with the music. The owner is incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu. 5 stars for food and service.
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m macy
In town for the first time and found this little gem. Valery was warm and welcoming and made me feel as if I had arrived at her home for dinner. The whole place was spotless and the food was excellent. I ordered one of the evening specials which was grilled duck breast atop cavatappi “mac n cheese”. Whoa. Perfection. The warm garlic bread could easily become addictive. I struggled to keep myself from licking the foil in the serving basket. The portions are shareable for the average appetite but there is no way I’d share mine- these leftovers are all for me!
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Artie M
After a hard days work preparing for the hurricane; we went to the Lilly Pad Cafe, on Heckscher Drive, Jax., FL. We enjoyed having supper with our neighbor John H.
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Kelsie Kenney
This restaurant will serve you top tier food regardless what you order on the menu. This is some of the best food I’ve ever eaten if not the best. The owner is absolutely spectacular and servers are top notch. I cannot recommend this place to enough people. The lowkey atmosphere is golden. All time favorite restaurant and will always be back.
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Rob Bourne
Wow! I almost didn’t want to tell anyone else about how good their food is just so it doesn’t turn into a mad house. The small mom and pop Resturant is the best Italian we have had in FL. The Cesar salad is to die for. Everything is made from scratch! Chicken park and Alfredo is best ever. The owners are awesome too, very polite and kind like dining with family!
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m marini
Great service, owner was the one serving in and she was very attentive, even though she was the only one attending the tables she make sure everyone was taking care of. Food has good taste and she even make sure that the home made sangría for me was at my taste. Great gems in a family owned place. Definitely highly recommended. Don’t have photos of the food because we ate it too fast. Lol
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Robin Clark (flordagrl1)
My husband had the Chicken Valaria and orders this every time. All orders are cooked individually per order. They make their own pasta and sauces using fresh ingredients. I had the Steak Parmagiana, and highly recommend this dish. The garlic bread is made fresh daily. The portions were generous and we had left overs to take home. The restaurant is small so can’t really accommodate a large group. Everything is extremely clean. The owner is friendly and the service was great. The food was delicious. We were pleased with our dining experience. They have an extensive wine list. The owner, Valerie is an excellent hostess. The other owner is the chef and does all the cooking himself. There isn’t a sign to mark the restaurant but this little place is a jewel and destined for greatness.
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Bennett Alston
Some of the best authentic Italian food I’ve ever had! Friendly, knowledgeable, and lovely owners. Casual, family-owned, food-focused place! A bit small so be sure to call ahead. Again, seriously, some of the best food I’ve ever had!
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Matt M
There is something about finding that out of the way gem that makes dining fun. Lily Pad is one of those spots.
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