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ilili, New York, NY

ilili

4.7
4.7
8101 Reviews
$31 to $50
Lebanese
236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 87 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.

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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

Menu

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What 8,101 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ilili offers an authentic Lebanese dining experience with "delicious food," "impeccable service," and a "warm and inviting atmosphere." Diners consistently praise the "phenomenal" dishes, especially the "hummus, baba ganoush, and lamb shank." While some mention the restaurant's noise level, the overall experience remains "amazing." Perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.

8,101 Reviews

  1. Gabor

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great ambiance. A bit noisy.

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  2. Arvin

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to go to the ilili Lebanese restaurant for our wedding anniversary while we were in NYC The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Our waiter Matthew did an outstanding job taking care of us. We will for sure come back for another great experience in our next visit to the big apple

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  3. Kathleen

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t think it’s necessary to call people to confirm their reservations. When it’s their reservation time, they will show up or not. After the grace period, you can call it as a no show and offer the spot to someone else. It’s not necessary to call ahead of time.

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  4. Ronan

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Gluten free options as well and celiac safe for me!

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  5. Tiina

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ilili is always a good time and every dish I’ve tasted is delicious

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  6. Corey

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is consistently delicious and the wait staff responsive. The tables in the dining room furthest back are a bit close together and unfortunately a group of 4 next to us was very loud and distracting, which was unfortunate. We will continue to rave about the food, but the 'noisy neighbors ' this evening was disappointing.

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  7. Lydia VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is always good. The room was too loud to hear ourselves though.

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  8. Mehrad

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite, authentic Lebanese cuisine. A unique experience in NYC

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  9. Amira

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very accommodating with me pre-ordering food via reservation due to my time constraints in the city. However, the warak enab cocotte was one of the saltiest dishes I’ve ever been served. I am familiar with this dish and am extremely aware that most places rinse their grape leaves before wrapping the rice because oftentimes, grape leaves are packaged in brine. I genuinely think they did not rinse the leaves nor did they check for seasoning because there’s no way they would’ve served that dish if they had. The lamb was also incredibly salty. The yogurt sauce was a welcome addition as it made a half-hearted attempt to cut the saltiness of the dish. I did not finish my meal. I was so excited to see warak enab on a menu because most places that serve stuffed grape leaves serve them cold while I grew up eating it warm. This meal was disappointing. The waitstaff, however was excellent and very attentive. All in all, I cannot in good faith recommend this restaurant.

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  10. Dina VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ilili was a fantastic discovery! I usually don’t go to Lebanese restaurants since I cook Lebanese food at home, but I wanted to introduce my friends to the cuisine, and it was a great success. We loved every dish we ordered, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I’ll definitely be back!

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FAQs

ilili 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 8101 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 p.m.
Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for ilili

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Northwest Corner of 27th & 5th Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    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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