Lita
James Beard Award Semi Finalist · Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Our verdict
Lita is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) in Aberdeen, NJ.
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- Address
- 1055 NJ-34, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747
- Phone
- (732) 696-8517
- Hours
- Mon–Wed ClosedThu 5–9 PMFri–Sat 5–10 PMSun 4–8 PM
- Website
- thelovelylita.com
- Directions
- Get directions
- Booking
- Book on Resy
The menu
What to order
- Rissóis
- Patatas Bravas
- Tortilla Española
- Bifana Sandwich
- Fluke Crudo
- Paella de Carne de Porco
Lita is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) in Aberdeen, NJ.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
James Beard Award
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
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Details
- Modern
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Private Event
- Chefs Counter
- Open Kitchen
- Private Dining
- Standalone
- Craft Cocktails
- Sommelier Led
- Beer Program
- A La Carte
- Small Plates
- Tasting Menu
- Counter Dining
- Craft Cocktails
- Spanish And Portuguese Wines
- Sherry
- Beer
- Pescatarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 4–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Modern, polished, and intimate, with a chef’s counter designed as an up-close tasting experience around a large chef island.