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ilili, New York, NY

ilili

4.7
4.7
8013 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lebanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 83 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
    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 1st Floor (Second Seating)

    US$215.00 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 1st Floor Tasting Menu, $215 per person, is a coursed experience including classic Lebanese cuisine paired with elevated offerings. **This option reserves our second seating on the first floor**
    NYE 1st Floor (Second Seating) photo

  • 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 2nd Floor (Second Seating) photo

Menu

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What 8,013 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

8,013 Reviews

  1. Caleb

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. jeffrey

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Tina

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Juan

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  5. Michelle

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was fantastic. Food was good. Iced tea was $7 EACH (skinny) GLASS , no free refills!! (Of iced tea?!) Sheesh.

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  6. Daniel

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, excellent interesting wine and a beautiful ambiance.

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  7. Lauren

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just ok…nothing great. Halibut was terrible. Extremely dry to the point where I was sawing it with a knife. I was hoping it got better as I continued to eat, but it did not. Everything else was average at best. Overpriced for the quality. Service was good.

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  8. Mary

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Lebanese food in a fun atmosphere! Excellent selection of Lebanese wine and great cocktail menu as well!

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  9. Frederick

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great food. Ordered a bottle of red wine, the waiter poured it. The bottle and wine were warm. The waiter didn't notice. I had to ask to have the bottle chilled.

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  10. Ramiro

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food at Illili is consistently good. The service is very friendly and attentive. The noise level is unbearable. we have gone for both lunch and dinner and find that lunch provides a much better ambiance. We were seated in the enclosed room and there were two very loud tables which made it very difficult to hear anything. The waitress was aware of the situation and mentioned that it is much better to sit at the bar.

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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 8013 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 83 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ilili

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.
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