ilili Restaurant
Lebanese Restaurant, Mediterranean Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
NoMad, New York
The shawarma at ilili Restaurant is a can't miss
"Loved the lamb/beef dumplings, Brussel sprouts, and duck shawarma."(32 Tips)
"Best Lebanese in NY .. nice atmosphere , delicious duck shawarma."(14 Tips)
"Get the duck shwarma and mixed grilled plate to share."(8 Tips)
"All of the cold mezze are delicious."(14 Tips)
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Quan NguyenJuly 8, 2016Happy hour goes til 7:30PM—excellent deal on their delicious cocktails. All grub is on point too.
Sarah T.December 6, 2014Duck eggs! Drinks: Beirut to Manhattan and their Lemonade. Happy hour deal is pretty good too.
Pia FouillouxApril 18, 2016Amazing prix fix brunch ons Sundays for just 28 bucks: includes alcohol, coffee, one side and one entree. 👌🏽
AmateurConciergeDecember 3, 2014The eggplant is far better than the Brussels sprouts. Lamb hummus, duck schwarma are obvious winners
Eduardo RamirezFebruary 17, 2019The brussels sprouts are the stand out dish from the whole menu. They’re sweet, savory, unique, and overpriced— much like the rest of the menu.
Marylynka DorimianMarch 5, 2014Labne cheese cake - brown butter crumble hibiscus gelee blood orange rose foam and basil gelee
Betzy PenaApril 30, 2018Delicious Ribeye great flavors, our first time in Lebanese cousine, congrats
- MacchaJune 5, 2022Chicken Duo, Lamb Shawarma, Fattoush, Eggplant chips, Brussels Sprouts, pita bread, Cauliflower
Diane Jean-MarySeptember 19, 2016The $25 pre fixe lunch option is amazing. The food is delicious and everything is so filling
Raneem KattanSeptember 22, 2015Coming from a lebanese, I'm impressed! The food is absolutely delicious especially the duck shawarma!
The knafe is a savory sweet and worth the upcharge on the prix fixe menu
Jessica SmithSeptember 13, 2014I'll have dreams about the haloumi cheese every day for the remainder of my life, and nightmares about the sangria.
NathanMarch 5, 2016The brussel sprouts are next level. Also consider trying one of their Lebanese beers.
- Anonymous, since 2018August 31, 2018Super trendy, loud and great for both drinks and dinner. The Lebanese options delivered an authentic taste!
Kevin ThompsonJanuary 5, 2013Before you fill up on the warm, freshly baked pita, remember to try the fries (w/ garlic whip), hummus, and the mixed grill plate.
- The appetizers are -heavy-, so share! Phoenician fries, hommus and mouhamara are A+
- Sam KrasnikMay 30, 2016Stay with the mezze. The lamb is great as well as all the dips. The drinks are fairly sweet though
Charlie O'DonnellAugust 26, 2011Service was excellent, the food was terrific. It's pricey and very uber trendy... the place looks great, though. Eat in the lounge to hack the line... just as nice, if not better than tables.
Alejandra AndradeJune 4, 2015One of the best meals I've ever had. Try the Duck Shawarma and Brussel Sprouts.
Affinia Hotel CollectionFebruary 17, 2014Contemporary Lebanese/Mediterranean cuisine. Consistently voted NYC's #1 Mediterranean restaurant by OpenTable diners!
Christianna GiordanoOctober 3, 2012The bloody mary martini is spicy, crisp and delicious. Always get it with the organic vodka!
Angus BurtonAugust 15, 2011amazing food, definitely worth a visit. bring an appetite and don't miss desert. one of the better places I've eaten at in new york
Sara MSeptember 15, 2013Atayef &Veal Bacon and Kibbeh Naye are amazing!! My friend and I want to go back! Stellar food!!!!
Humayun RashidOctober 2, 2012Surprisingly the appetizers are much better than the entrée. Best app is the shrimp! Chew everything! It's so good.
Drew 5February 5, 2020I tried their Restaurant Week and man, they really brought their A-game. Delicious!
Everything is amazing. Close your eyes and point at the menu.
Kelsey LJune 18, 2013Super good food and really good service, esp Alexander. Get the duck shwarma and brussel sprouts
Leanne ZJune 9, 2017Really well done experience. Accommodated my vegan friends with dietary restrictions.
Thalia KFebruary 23, 2014Try the Brussel Sprouts with fig puree, grapes, walnuts - Was not overhyped. Their "famous" Brussel sprouts deserve their fame
Wejdan ✨September 24, 2015The service is great! Kebbe was perfection, literally the best in the city! The rest was ok.
BlytheSeptember 8, 2012Get the brussel spouts and lamb chops. No question. Excellent service. Ask to be in the upstairs dining room, its quieter.
Tamara HSeptember 6, 2012Brussels sprouts were my fav dish. The lamb shoulder was good, but I'd opt for the duck shawarma instead (and I'm scared of duck).
LinaSeptember 18, 2011If ur craving a manouche this is the place to come for brunch. At $15 it's a bit prohibitive. But if ur craving... Also, I wish they'd open at 11am rather than 12 for brunch.
RamyApril 27, 2014The lamb shawarma is delicious. Even better with a plate of that home made hummus.
Adrienne LiuFebruary 7, 2017Duck shawarma 👌🏼 This place is also classily decorated with great service
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Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:30 AM–3:15 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 11:30 AM–3:15 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 683-2929
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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diana🐇 - 7.4
"The most amazing Lebanese food I've tasted. Try the jalapeño hummus, and the spicy garlic shrimp. Incredible flavors."
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