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.
Creative Lebanese sharing plates, entrees & cocktails served up in a trendy, modern space. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
236 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 683-2929
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Hours
| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–3:15 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–3:15 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–3:15 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–3:15 PM, 5:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–3:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–3:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday |
11:30 AM–3:15 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
J W
The food, the drinks, its vibe, and its service is all wonderful! When you first walk in, you immediately feel like you’re at an incredibly high end restaurant. The couches near the bar all feel very cozy and welcoming, and seeing everyone just sitting there and chatting gave me such a heartwarming vibe. At the welcome area, there are almost always 2 or more staff waiting to greet and lead people to their seats. The staff were all incredibly friendly and attuned; filling our waters and replacing plates within a very short amount of time without asking.
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Sarah Hui
A wonderful Lebanese restaurant. Great ambiance, it’s classy, romantic, and still fun. The bar/lounge area is especially nice to catch up with big groups of friends and get a nice cocktail. Also recommend this for dinner for big groups. The appetizers are all shareable so it keeps it easy. The bread is out of this world delicious – light but fluffy and served warm to dip and eat all your delicious apps
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Insiya Pardiwala
I have only had Lebanese food a few times before, but this place is absolutely gorgeous. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, everything Alex suggested was delicious. The portions are generous and the food was so flavourful. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a flavourful meal.
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Tina Chen
Loved the ambience. Great mezze. Best babaganouche and hummus I’ve ever tasted. The mix grill was ok for me because the chicken was somewhat dry. Duck shawarma was flavorful and moist and the pistachio baclava was excellent.
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Ryan Cronan
This restaurant is great for large groups. They have lots of space and the dishes are best shared. We had a wonderful meal with our family. We particularly enjoyed the mixed grill, lamb shawarma, and Brussel sprouts. However the falafel was disappointing and rather dry. I do highly recommend the spicy sumac margarita
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Jaye Aster Broder
I went here two years ago for brunch and really liked. I went here yesterday and still really liked it. The flavors were traditional and nuanced. There was a good mix of textures and spices. It’s a really beautiful space with high ceilings and gender neutral bathrooms. The bar looks like a nice space to grab a drink. You can make a reservation here. We had the hummus, labne, mekanek, Brussels sprouts, fatoush salad, shakshuka, ice coffee, and cappuccino. We didn’t feel rushed or like we were waiting long for food.
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Christian Hernandez
Amazing Lebanese restaurant with a great presentation and stunning decor. Located in the flat iron district, this restaurant was an excellent choice for some pre-MSG event dinner
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Ravi Jumani
Based on the reviews we ordered a lot of Mezze. The best was the Baba Ganoush. I have had better Lebneh, but the Mahmurra was not that I would recommend. It was kind of sweet and on the dry side for a dip. The bread was nice and fluffy and freshly baked. The Grilled Octopus was awesome and the vegetables accompanying it were grilled to perfection. The falafel was also kind of dry and had a bitter aftertaste . We ordered the Grilled Platter for 2. It was huge. Could feed four with ease. The beef was cooked to perfection, but the chicken was way too dry. The Lamb chops were good but not great. We shared the Candy Bar for desert, which was decent. Very beautifully decorated. I wish I could give Ilili a 4 but I expected better.
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Marjo Smakaj
Excellent experience at Ilili last night!
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Saumaric Dangwal
Good Mediterranean food in New York City. We went there as a party of 4 and had to wait around 10 minutes before we got seated. The staff is good and prompt. The appetizers were the best and so was the pita bread. The mains were good but not that great compared to the appetizers. We got the Knafe and Turkish coffee for desserts and both were underwhelming.
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