ilili

4.7

8079 Reviews

$31 to $50

Lebanese

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 101 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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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
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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.

What 8,079 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

8,079 Reviews

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Joe
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 2 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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CarolO VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 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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Ahmad
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 3 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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Adrien
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 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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Jose VIP
Miami6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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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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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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Andy
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, expensive but worth it would go again when next in NYC.
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Catherine
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Illini is consistently great and this time was no exception. I have been there many times and never been disappointed.
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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 8079 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

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 101 times today

Experiences are available.

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

ilili

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Experiences

ilili Reserved Lounge

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What 8,079 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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