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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Jackie S.August 28, 2013Hummus was a little disappointing. The fries are amazing. Get the ilili candy bar for dessert, it's delicious.
Scott FriedbergAugust 22, 2015Get a mix of hot mezza for the table. Include Brussels sprouts into the mix!
very sexy. preferred strategy is to sit at the bar/lounge and load up on apps and drinks. duck shawerma is amazing.
Amber WeinrichNovember 26, 2012Great happy hour spot. One of a kind cocktails for 7$ and tasty apps for less than 9$!
Chantal SAugust 21, 2013Amazing food. My favorite was the lobster and hummus dish. It was surprisingly filing.
Kelsey CookNovember 23, 2013The Brussels Sprouts were amazing...a must have! The Babaghanouj was also excellent.
Mike HJuly 18, 2011Great restaurant. The hummus is delicious along with the salt cod and everything else. Try the house drink, 80% alcohol!
Pricey but a very enjoyable place. Mixed grill is a nice sampler of items
Drew GrahamMay 15, 2019The food is spectacular, but very expensive. The service is stellar, but it’s a big, loud and showy restaurant.
Jennie KimSeptember 26, 2014Get the fresh meadow cocktail. It's like the hills are alive with the sound of music
Angela StephenApril 23My recent dining experience at ilili Restaurant left me utterly impressed and thoroughly satisfied.
Amaaaaazing food but it's loud! Brussels sprouts and lamb meatballs are 💯!!
Don't pass up ANYTHING with lamb. Got the lamb dip this time
Kt LacasseMay 18, 2015Heard that the brussels sprout were the go-to, however they were a little too much for me. If you're looking for a light option those probably aren't the way to go.
Everything is delicious at illili - the desserts are to die for - yummy
Derk DoijerDecember 17, 2015Unless you're crazy hungry you don't need more than 3-4 mezze for 2 people, portions are generous
TNAugust 4, 2012Great food (brussel sprouts, shrimp, kibbeh, duck schwarma). Lebanese wine wasn't too great though.
Kay TeoMarch 22, 2015The brussel sprouts are unique but very rich. Falafel was divine! Perfect crunch, not oily. Hummus lacked a bit of salt, duck schwarma was overhyped. Slightly dry, nothing special.
Ido SelaMarch 21, 2015Meh. Hummus was blend and the baba over smoky and had too much lemon. The Brussels sprouts dish was good. Don't let them sit you upstairs it's depressing. Doesn't have a nice vibe like the main floor.
When in front of the royal duck shawarma, chickens and lambs would commit suicide.
Ghadi TayebMay 13, 2017I ordered kifte kbaba it was delicious. The "riz" was not that much .. The price little bet over
Julie HicksJune 16, 2012This place was awesome!! Some of the best Brussel sprouts I've ever had! Very different!
Order the duck shawarma, manti and the kibbeh nayeh- out of this world!!
PattyJuly 21, 2012The Venetian lemonade has a very sweet grape flavor - very memorable. As was the bone marrow!
Nao MizJanuary 19, 2012You can't go wrong with the TUNA BELLY. Follow up with the lamb leg or the yogurt gnocchi:)
Sharon BSeptember 3, 2012Ask for Billy the waiter he's great! The food was awesome. The Brussel sprouts are to die for.
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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
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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