ilili

4.7

8017 Reviews

$31 to $50

Lebanese

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 683-2929
Website
http://www.ililirestaurants.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Philippe Massoud
Catering
ilili caters events from 5 to 500 guests, with the same spirit of hospitality as we provide every day in our restaurant. For further information, please visit our website www.ililinyc.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Private events at ilili feature classic Lebanese cuisine mixed with modern Mediterranean influences in a warm and inviting atmosphere. There are three private event spaces perfect for any occasion as well as the entire restaurant that can accommodate parties of up to 297 guests.

Location
236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Area
Gramercy Park
Cross Street
Northwest Corner of 27th & 5th Avenue
Parking details
Parking is available in a lot on 28th Street, between Broadway and 5th Avenue. Street parking is also available near restaurant.
Public transit
N & R Subway Lines 28th Street Stop. 6 Line on Park is near as well 28th Street Stop.
Entertainment
Entertainment is available upon request for private events.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

NYE 2nd Floor (Second Seating)
US$185.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate "One Thousand & One Arabian Nights" here at ilili while we ring in the New Year! Provided entertainment and festivities include Belly Dancers, DJ, Party Favors & a Midnight Champagne Toast. The ilili 2nd Floor Tasting Menu, $185 per person, is a coursed experience including classic Lebanese cuisine paired with elevated offerings. **This option reserves our second seating on the second floor**
NYE Bar/Lounge Entry Tix
US$65.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
21:00
Ticket includes entry past 9:00PM on NYE with 2 complimentary house cocktails and themed entertainment!
ilili Reserved Lounge
US$80.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Reserved Lounge Space For Parties of 4-8.

Popular dishes

What 8,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Ilili delights with "outstanding" Lebanese cuisine and a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Known for its "amazing" service and "superb" menu, it's a beloved dining spot in NYC. The hummus and lamb dishes are fan favorites, though some find the noise level challenging. Perfect for groups craving authentic flavors.

8,017 Reviews

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Jair
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner at Ilili was amazing with all the delicate flavours and everything cooked to perfection. The service was also great: me and my 14-year old daughter were handled with patience, warmth and a good sense of humour. The only problem was there was more food on our tiny table then we could possibly eat and that everything was served almost at the same time. Our table was still filled with all kinds of delicious mezze when our main courses arrived. Once we got to the branzino and the lamb shank, the food had turned cold and we couldn’t eat much more. We were happy that we could take some of it back home in a container, but it would have been better if the waiters would have waited until we had time to digest the starters before bringing out the main courses. Also: not only the food, but also the price was quite stunning. A man sitting next to us with his wife, received the bill, turned white and gasped before saying “damn…”. So we were prepared. Conclusion: great food, not so great timing and only for people who can afford to lose more then a penny…
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Keith
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pre fixe meal as it was Christmas Eve but I think that worked to our advantage. The Mezze was outstanding. I highly recommend sharing dishes. All of them were very good.
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Amer
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great service. I recommend to everyone.
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Ethan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, excellent service. Been here three times and it doesn’t miss.
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Christine
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and attentive servers for an overall very good experience. I will be back on my next trip to NYC.
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Caleb
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've always had a good experience at Ilili, and have been there several times in the past, but only for dinner (This time I went for brunch). Our server took a lot of time explaining the items on the menu. The quality of the cocktails and mezzas we ordered were really good, with food at a good warm temperature and seasoned well. I did like the variety of dinner menu offering more than the weekend brunch menu, and the brunch menu had more items that were more typical brunch items (e.g. Salmon burger, avocado toast). Nevertheless, the brunch food was still decent.
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jeffrey
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was great!! The food, the ambiance, and staff were top notch. The service was seamless!! Definitely would come again
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Ronda
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very pretty restaurant. The food was good. Not outstanding. I thought my friends main course of fish was a bit small. I asked for the scallops appetizer to be my main meal but my waitress. Who didn’t explain to me it is not scallops but a cold small plate of a few raw pieces of scallop. And then came wirh everyone else’s appetizer. I was disappointed
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Tina
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining room is beautiful, but if there's room at the bar or in the lounge, you can't go wrong. The service was top-notch. Experienced, professional servers keep a close eye on diners, and you are cared for as if you are the only one in the restaurant. The course timing was superb. Shout-out to the kitchen! Very impressive, since the venue is HUGE. The food was impeccable - taste, creativity, presentation. The wine and cocktail list is equally impressive. I can confidently say the experience was flawless. Thank you!
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Juan
Orlando
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Always a great time here.
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ilili offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. ilili also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 683-2929.

ilili is rated 4.7 stars by 8017 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

Cross Street
Northwest Corner of 27th & 5th Avenue
Area
Gramercy Park
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in a lot on 28th Street, between Broadway and 5th Avenue. Street parking is also available near restaurant.
Public transit
N & R Subway Lines 28th Street Stop. 6 Line on Park is near as well 28th Street Stop.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Philippe Massoud
Entertainment
Entertainment is available upon request for private events.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.ililirestaurants.com/
Phone number
(212) 683-2929
Catering
ilili caters events from 5 to 500 guests, with the same spirit of hospitality as we provide every day in our restaurant. For further information, please visit our website www.ililinyc.com/catering/
Private party facilities
Private events at ilili feature classic Lebanese cuisine mixed with modern Mediterranean influences in a warm and inviting atmosphere. There are three private event spaces perfect for any occasion as well as the entire restaurant that can accommodate parties of up to 297 guests.

ilili

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

NYE 2nd Floor (Second Seating)

NYE Bar/Lounge Entry Tix

ilili Reserved Lounge

Popular dishes

Lamb Chops

Lamb Shank

Kibbeh Nayyeh

Menu

What 8,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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