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ilili, New York, NY

ilili

4.7
4.7
8081 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lebanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 100 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
  • Phone number
    (212) 683-2929
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00–15:30 Sun 11:00–15:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:30–22:00 Thu, Fri 17:30–22:30 Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Philippe Massoud
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Experiences

  • ilili Reserved Lounge

    US$80.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    **This booking does not reserve a table in the Main Dining Room** Reserved Lounge Space For Parties of 4-8. Casual dining adjacent to the Main Bar.
    ilili Reserved Lounge photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 8,081 people are saying

ilili reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ilili offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service." The menu features elevated Lebanese cuisine with standout dishes like duck shawarma and lamburger. Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and "creative menu," though some note high noise levels. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's "one of my favorite restaurants" in NYC.

8,081 Reviews

  1. Marianna

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meatballs and tabouleh delicious Great service Great ambiance

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  2. Tamara VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was Phenomenal, and the service, ambience, presentation, etc. just perfect. Two of us arrived early and enjoyed discovering new red wines with the knowledgeable and welcoming bartender. This is my third visit and I swear the food just keeps getting better. All three of us in the party remarked on how pleasant and manageable the noise level was, so we could enjoy great food and each other‘s conversation! 

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  3. Joe

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant, everything was perfect. Very nice food.

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  4. CarolO VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We will return. Quality of food was excellent. We enjoyed the huumus, grape leaves, feta/tomato, eggplant, duck schwarma, grilled chicken and grilled octopus. Space design is great and chairs are comfortable. Dining Room is quite loud but we knew this and requested a quieter table that was at the back near restroom exit so only table on one side.

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  5. Ahmad

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious lebanese food, cozy place and nice people

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  6. Adrien

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend!! Perfect spot for a business lunch. The food was delicious. Thank you

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  7. Jose VIP

    Miami6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Best Lebanese food in the country! We need to go to every time we are in nyc. A must!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No complaints. Lebanese wine is what do by the glass and it costs the same as a French or Napa Cab

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  9. roger VIP

    Seattle12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a great ambiance - great service too

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  10. Justino

    Mexico City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service food and drinks! The beef tartar is amazing

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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 8081 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 100 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ilili

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 683-2929
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00–15:30 Sun 11:00–15:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 17:30–22:00 Thu, Fri 17:30–22:30 Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Philippe Massoud
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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