Welcome to Lillius, a small, owner-operated restaurant created by Fraser and Shannon McCarthy in 2017. Inspired by a meaningful family connection, Lillius blends creativity, connection, and New Zealand’s finest seasonal produce.

Fraser leads the kitchen with a thoughtful approach to food, crafting inventive dishes that highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients. While Shannon is now less present in the dining room as she raises their toddlers, she remains deeply involved behind the scenes. The front-of-house is expertly managed by Ben Walls, ensuring warm and attentive service.

Since opening, Lillius has become one of Auckland’s premier dining destinations, earning Metro’s Best Fine Dining Restaurant in 2022, a runner-up spot in Metro’s 2024 Restaurant of the Year Awards, and an 18.5/20 score in Cuisine Magazine’s Good Food Awards and has attained their 2 Hat status since opening. Featured every year they have been open in Metro’s Top 50 Restaurants and Cuisines Top 100 New Zealand Restaurants, praised by Denizen and Viva and Numerous 5 Star google reviews, Lillius is recognized for its innovative approach to seasonality, sustainability and comfort.

With a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, Lillius invites you to savor carefully crafted dishes in a setting that feels both intimate and refined—a true celebration of culinary artistry and genuine hospitality.