I enjoyed Liliana's much more than I was expecting. I came at 5:30 on a Saturday night, and, though I did have a reservation, there were still many open tables. I ordered the truffled endive salad and a bowl of the gumbo. Both were delicious. The salad was presented nicely and the portion was not too large or too small. The gumbo was very hearty and had an earthy, smokey touch- not to mention it was a tad spicy!
The decor was a perfect combination of classy and festive. When the jazz pianist started playing later that night, I would have sworn I was actually in New Orleans. (A glace out the window to falling snow quickly diminished that notion...) Liliana's has a very comfortable atmosphere and it would be an easy place to sit for hours and talk your life away, or dream of the too-far-away Cajun country. This is perhaps the first restaurant that has won me over for its ambiance before its food.
All in all, a solid choice for a great night out!