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ilili, New York, NY

ilili

4.7
4.7
7983 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lebanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 114 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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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Additional information

  • 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
    Between 27th & 28th
  • 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

Menu

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What 7,983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ilili offers a vibrant dining experience with "superb Lebanese cuisine" and attentive service. Guests praise the ambiance, though note that noise levels can be high. Signature dishes like duck shawarma and hummus are crowd favorites. While prices can be steep, many find the quality justifies the cost.

7,983 Reviews

  1. Jacob

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was outstanding, truly delicious. The ambiance had potential, but we were packed in like sardines. This also contributed to an extremely noisy experience; I couldn’t hear my partner across the table and at times couldn’t hear the wait staff. Speaking of, they were not extremely attentive (but it was a busy Friday night). Overall this place has incredible potential based on the food. But the amount of people, noise level, and mediocre service kept this from feeling like an upscale, outstanding dining experience.

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  2. Kathleen

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Spectacular food! So many wonderful menu options. Staff was perfectly attentive. Only 1 suggestion: slow tha pace of the meal down a bit. Highly, highly recommend it!

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  3. Jeffrey

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were fabulous! Noise level a bit too high though. 

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  4. Simone

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bellissimo locale cibo servizio e prezzi molto buoni unica pecca molto rumoroso e’ difficile capirsi a tavola ma nel complesso lo consiglio

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  5. Kelly

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent. I highly recommend.

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  6. Eman

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been there many times. It's one of our favorite spots in NYC. Shout out to Carl who saved the day :-)

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  7. Kassem

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Too noisy and no music Really? No music of any kind? I was like on a football field with too much noise. Food was good but not the best I have eaten in NY. I doubt I will go back again.

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  8. Lydia

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Wonderful ambiance! Great service! A great experience.

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  9. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Best Lebanese food we’ve had outside of Middle East. We actually don’t go out to eat Lebanese food because cant find any good places until now. Baba ganoush, kibbeh, tabbouleh, falafel, mouhammara all outstanding but everything else very good too - fattoush, pita bread, mixed meat grill and braised lamb shanks. The specialty cocktail that evening was a Lebanese whiskey sour which was good but too sweet if you are a true whiskey sour fan and waiter said it could not be made more tart as it was batch prepared. Only regret is that we were too full for dessert and I love mouhalabieh so must return! As other reviewers pointed out, it is very loud in the resto

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  10. Fabrizio

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply amazing! Don't miss it this is a truly Lebanese experience

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FAQs

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 7983 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 114 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ilili

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 27th & 28th
  • 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.
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