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ilili, New York, NY

ilili

4.7
4.7
7995 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lebanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 125 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 12:00–15:30 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
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE (First Seating)

    US$105.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year as ilili offers a multi-course tasting menu. The ilili 1st Seating $105 per person, is a coursed experience including classic Lebanese cuisine paired with elevated offerings. **This option is reserved for our first seating and doesn't not include entertainment.** We do kindly ask you respect our operation's timing and restrict your dining experience to the following: 2 guests: 1.5hrs 3-4 guests: 2hrs 5-6 guests: 2.5hrs 7 or more: 3hrs
    NYE (First Seating) photo

  • 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 7,995 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

7,995 Reviews

  1. Don

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a 9:30 dinner reservation. Upon arriving on time for it, the host told us that the kitchen would be closing in 15 minutes. This created an immediate unwelcome feeling that rushed us into ordering. The food was excellent and our server was very gracious and efficient, but I didn’t really enjoy the atmosphere and experience as much as I should have given the rushed feeling the host created on arrival. If you’re going to accept 9:30 dinner reservations, you shouldn’t rush guests that make a reservation for that time and make them feel as though they’re an imposition on your kitchen staff.

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  2. Vitor

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at ilili is good, but it is not outstanding. I have a feeling you can have a less expansive and better food at other Lebanese restaurants. What ilili has that others don’t is the vibe and the service quality. Then what you need to evaluate is how relevant that is to you

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  3. Nancy

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service in a beautiful setting. Very small portions for the price but I guess that’s NY for ya.

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  4. Jonathan

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Last time to come here. Over the years has definitely changed and not in a good way, food is bland at best and service is severely lacking!

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  5. Marwan

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic Lebanese food with a twist of fusion cuisine.

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  6. Braden

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my friends birthday and they made our celebration unforgettable and it was an amazing experience, thank you ilili!

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  7. Andrew

    Orlando

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You must try this restaurant. The team that works here is amazing. All of them. The host and hostess were so sweet and polite. We felt welcomed to be there while we waited about a minute to get our table. The lounge and bar are beautiful. Our server was the sweetest. I accidently tossed the receipt so I don't have her name. Our bussboy/server assistant was great as well. The food runner was so polite and informative about all of our dishes. Now lets talk about the amazing food, plating and dish selections. They could not have done a better job if they tried. We loved it all and the homemade pita bread was to die for. The most delicious hummus. The beat and pear salad, the house salad and the eggplant we just some delicious. The falafel just melted in your mouth. There were mouth watering meatballs as well. There were pickled vegetables and a yummy salad as well. It was well balanced. The small plates and bowls with the color selections were something off of a cooking show. You will be spoiled by it all. We skipped dessert, only because we were trying to be good. The pumpkin dessert and the chocolate candy bar cake was enjoyed by others around us. It looked so amazing. I did get the Lebanese coffee semi sweet and there take of an espresso martini that was made with tequila. Both were so delicious. Before leaving I made sure to tell the managers how wonderful everything was so they could let the team know. They were so appreciative and humble. I could tell they all love working there. If you want to have an amazing time, you must eat here. You will not be disappointed.

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  8. Giana

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally so amazing every single time I come to Ilili. 10/10 service and food.

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  9. Mark

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time and it was just as good as I remembered. Get the meatballs in the cherry sauce and then the rest of the menu.

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  10. Leann

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Chris was amazing, kind and generous. I'd go back again and recommend to anyone.

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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 7995 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 125 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 12:00–15:30 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
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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