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ilili

4.7
4.7
7193 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lebanese
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 107 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Private Events Manager: (877) 708-9210

  • Neighborhood

    Gramercy / Flatiron

  • Cross street

    Between 27th & 28th

  • 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

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What 7,193 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. allen96

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating here. Will go back. Good service and portions.

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  2. katherine

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We thought the place was special but very noisy. Food was really interesting and delicious. Expensive!!

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  3. Crow

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible, obviously best fresh from the kitchen but the leftovers for lunch were still delicious.

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  4. SairaK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    1-We were served cold mixed grill. I 2-I had to ask the server to stop kicking my chair whenever he served at the following table. No apology. 3- The Fries, an appetizer, came at the end of the meal after a few inquiries. That too cold and semi-cooked.

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  5. JessicaL

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food and experience! Good for big groups and nice interior

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  6. MariaM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We loved the food overall, but we were 6 people who ordered a lot of food and were placed on the smallest table, even though I made the reservation way ahead of time, it felt crowded and not appropriate. Even though I am a regular, our guests were German an it felt like we got sat down at the 'tourist table', the least desirable table int he restaurant. Disappointing.

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  7. LorraineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party has many food allergies. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Food drinks and dessert were delicious

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  8. johnA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Ilili is a great Mediterranian restaurant. It has beginner, intermediate and some advanced dishes. Advanced dishes like Kibbe Naye are amazing (land sushi). Basics like tabouleh are good and for those new to the cuisine. I wish they would bring back Roasted Bone Marrow. They had this years ago and probably too many Manhattan Vegans were squeamish. Bone Marrow is an advanced Lebanese dish and delicious. I wish they would also include Bamia. This is an amazing Lebanese / Syrian Lamb Stew. A knockout you find in just a few places. And not now at Ilili.

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  9. Kelly

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love everything about Ilili. It is a favorite spot each time we come to the city. The food, service and ambience are all fantastic.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The small plates were delicious and so were black cod and lamb chops. Brussels sprouts were good but I prefer the earlier recipe that were crispy and don’t have mint yogurt. One thing that I don’t like at all is when the server comes and tells you to leave after your past hour and 45 minutes with 3 dinner. This last bit will keep us from coming for a relaxed meal. When the meal and company is good you don’t want to eat in a hurry.

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  11. MaraS

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had not been to Ilili since 2018. We are so glad we revisited. We had a nice leisurely lunch, with Lebanese white wine, which was delicate and smooth, and several shared dishes, all of them delicious! Make sure to order the garlic whip - it is extra creamy and smooth - especially delicious. Our server - John- was perfect - attentive but not overbearing.

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  12. KenA

    Atlanta Metro

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of those jewels of NYC. I was scrolling around OpenTable and saw great reviews. Then I saw they were really full - but we managed to grab a table. Boy, am I glad we did. The staff is not only good, but they are also FUN. Fully engaged and very helpful. The moment you complete a dish someone is sweeping that plate off your table. And the food is magnificent. I love to see entrepreneurs succeed and after 15 years in business, this team has it going better than ever. Give 'em a try and you will be delighted you did!

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  13. STWC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, differentiated food. Always high quality and fresh. Service was excellent; it was attentive without being overbearing. It’s a beautiful room, but a bit noisy. They had no problem accommodating our large party, and everyone made us feel welcome. We will eat here as often as we can.

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  14. Dinnerwithfriends

    Phoenix

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing ! A must go - atmosphere here is so lively and the food is delicious. We ordered the hummus, fattoush, and chicken toauk.

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  15. LucasT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, and our server, Lama, was excellent.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Overall a great experience, food was delicious. Ambiance ever so slightly too dark for our taste but fits into the vision.

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  17. Annie

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very knowledgeable staff--especially the sommelier I feel like we had a wine tasting all on our own!

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  18. fruchstuck

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First let me tell you this got to be the best Lebanese food we had in ages. Top notch cuisine and well worth the detour if you love Lebanese food. Service was really very good and attentive. Its expensive in particular the wine list, with good options but very high price. Very energetic and noisy place, hence our 4 stars.

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  19. Susanna

    Hong Kong Islan

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it, had a great time at the restaurant and plan to go back again soon.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    I initially walked in the restaurant and the host wanted me to wait for half an hour for an inside table, as she said the restaurant was full. Which was not true, it was empty. I then booked a table on Opentable for that exact time, when she realized I knew she was lying to me. I was with my two kids and really felt she had some kind of prejudice. Really bad way to treat a client.

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  21. RA1955

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food superb service.Alex went above and beyond explaining the Arak mix and providing a flawless experience

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  22. ShahinB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    simply amazing. The drinks were great, food was delicious. Don’t miss the tuna tartar

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  23. FrankP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lamb shank was fabulous! Great service. The outdoor enclosure is nicely done and a great place to dine.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Loved the place, ambience and most importantly the service.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great food and unique dishes you can’t get at other middle eastern restaurants

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  26. Karl

    Fort Lauderdale

    83 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Big disappointment after 4 years of our first dinner which was super good Not anymore this time and my guess that the chef is no longer there Too bad

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent dishes, quality service, loud but that was okay, would recommend.

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  28. DavidS

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We took a nephew and his wife out for dinner. On a whim, we selected ilili because of its location in NOMAD and cuisine (Lebanese). It looked like a good place and we've been eager to add some places to our diminished rotation of Manhattan restaurants (not going in for dinner as often as we used to). We had a wonderful time - we stuck to the mezze side of the menu and had a GREAT meal. Attentive and friendly service, delicious food, great drinks (a wee bit on the small side), and a beautiful environment. Standout plates included the duck shawarma, kibbeh naye beirutieh (steak tartare), and the fattoush, among others. We were seated in the large central room at a large round table. While the space could use a few more acoustic absorbers, it did lend an energetic vibe to the evening. Very glad we tried something new!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Host / staff were very accommodating for our bigger party of 7. Enjoyed the food, appreciated the good service. Will be back.

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  30. AbdullahA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    I don’t recommend if you’re only two, because the small tables are very very close to each other. I nearly dropped a plate from the next table when I was trying to reached my chair. Food and service are great but the noise is unbearable! Usually we talk during dinner but this time we finish asap just to leave. I wanted to try their dessert but we couldn’t stay longer in such noise. We’re familiar with lively restaurants but yesterday was not lively it was really noisy and annoying it felt that we were sitting on the same table with the people next to us.. If you’re a group go for it! But if you’re only two like us stay away because you’re table will be very small and close to other small tables.

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  31. Meli

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was presented beautifully, came out quickly, and was so so flavorful. The staff were all kind and great to interact with. The ambiance has a cool factor, very open, not too noisy, feels good... Great spot for a date night, client meeting, can accommodate large groups... Would love to go back!

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  32. MNS56

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal - although the noise can get deafening inside. The outdoor seating is nice on warm evenings.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    A wonderful meal and the service was excellent. I will be back for sure!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I live in Massachusetts and every time I come to New York I have to go to Ililli, it's the best Lebanese restaurant in America ! I love!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    There was construction outside so we had to move inside. Overall everything tasted good except the knefe. It didnt resemble the original knefe, but tasted like something sweet

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  36. DarrenL

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another amazing meal at Ilili! Everything was great from the food to our server!

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  37. LeonardJ

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant but very noisy, even upstairs.

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  38. CFMTL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a recommendation from a NY local, and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, the ambiance was lovely, and the service was great.

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  39. JoNN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for my birthday and it was truly 10/10. I'm Middle Eastern so I'm very particular about the Middle Eastern spots I go to and Ilili definitely knows their stuff! SO good.

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  40. JennifferF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Mediocre food for the price. Not friendly service.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from ilili using the Order Online button. ilili also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and 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 7193 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 107 times today
Google Map for ilili

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between 27th & 28th

  • Neighborhood

    Gramercy / Flatiron

  • 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

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Women

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Private Events Manager: (877) 708-9210

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