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ilili, New York, NY

ilili

4.7 (8132)
$31 to $50
Lebanese
236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • ilili Reserved Lounge

    $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

  • ilili Reserved Lounge

    $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 3-5. Casual dining adjacent to the Main Bar.
    ilili Reserved Lounge Photo

  • ilili Reserved Lounge

    $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 4-6. Casual dining adjacent to the Main Bar.
    ilili Reserved Lounge Photo

Menu

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What 8,132 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ilili offers an authentic Lebanese dining experience with "fantastic" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about dishes like duck shawarma and baba ghanoush. The ambiance is elegant, making it "perfect for special occasions." While some find portions small and prices high, the overall experience is "unforgettable."
8,132 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have come to Ilili every time that we come to NYC for the past 7 years. The food and the service have consistently been super. One of the greatest restaurants in the City and we definitely recommend it. Our special favorites are: Duck Shawarma, lamb chops, hummus with lamb and Kanafe Bil Jibneh.

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  2. nina VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic for lunch great service, much better service than dinner lately.

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  3. Roy VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a terrific meal with a great 2013 Lebanese red wine from Belle Vue! The food and service were excellent!

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  4. Neil

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was excellent, but the noise level deafening and not conducive either to conversation or a relaxed dining experience. I would love to return, but will have to think about when I go, as the deafening sound on a Monday night for dinner was pretty brutal.

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  5. Donna VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish we tried was fantastic from pumpkin kibbe to duck shawarma. Sharing all the dishes was a great addition to the conversation as we tasted a lot of mezza. When you go, save room for dessert!

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  6. Jessica VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience! Staff was so attentive and the food was really good. We especially enjoyed the duck shawarma!

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  7. Gabriel

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ilili never disappoints. Tasty food, outstanding service, great ambiance. Special kudos to our waiter. I highly recommend this place.

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  8. David VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for some time. The pictures of the food look delicious and ambiance photographed nicely. Upon arriving, the lounge looks very cheaply put together with drapes that are very outdated but still was fine as the wait for our reservation was not bad. Upon sitting and excited to try the food, we orders 4 shareable apps and a few skewers to share for the main. The shareable arrived pretty quickly and while paying $15 for Hummus, $15 for Baba Ghanough, $18 for the cauliflower app, these were all extremely small dishes and in my opinion, was over priced. Should have been at $12 considering the portions served. The cauliflower was literally 2 small pieces for $18, give me a break. Were they good, yes but not nearly worth the value. The skewers were also very overpriced at $18 for 5 pieces of chicken, not worth it. I liked the experience abut feel the price doesn’t match the portions served. I wouldn’t go back to be honest and sad because I really had been soo looking forward to it. We paid $200 for dinner and it should have been maybe $120

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  9. Lauren

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a kind staff and amazing food! We enjoyed everything we ordered and our drinks as well. Our waiter was so helpful by giving us help making our selections for our meals and being very accommodating.

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  10. Pratsp

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor service Cold food Sad Seems very popular Perhaps it was just our table that was neglected.

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FAQs

ilili offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. ilili also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 683-2929.

ilili is rated 4.7 stars by 8132 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ilili

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Northwest Corner of 27th & 5th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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