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ilili Restaurant

Lebanese Restaurant, Mediterranean Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$

NoMad, New York

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ilili Restaurant

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Ranked #4 for kebabs in New York
This Lebanese restaurant is famous for their shawarma. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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middle eastern food
prix fixe menu
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bone marrow
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Abdulaziz AlfarisFebruary 9, 2019
Best Lebanese in NY .. nice atmosphere , delicious duck shawarma.
Scott FriedbergAugust 22, 2015
Get a mix of hot mezza for the table. Include Brussels sprouts into the mix!
Jackie S.August 28, 2013
Hummus was a little disappointing. The fries are amazing. Get the ilili candy bar for dessert, it's delicious.
Amber WeinrichNovember 26, 2012
Great happy hour spot. One of a kind cocktails for 7$ and tasty apps for less than 9$!
suneelDecember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
very sexy. preferred strategy is to sit at the bar/lounge and load up on apps and drinks. duck shawerma is amazing.
SaleemMay 10, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Pricey but a very enjoyable place. Mixed grill is a nice sampler of items
Drew GrahamMay 15, 2019
The food is spectacular, but very expensive. The service is stellar, but it’s a big, loud and showy restaurant.
Chantal SAugust 21, 2013
Amazing food. My favorite was the lobster and hummus dish. It was surprisingly filing.
Kelsey CookNovember 23, 2013
The Brussels Sprouts were amazing...a must have! The Babaghanouj was also excellent.
Jane DoeMarch 19, 2018
Duck shawarma, chankleesh, atayef & veal bacon, and chicken shish taouk
Mike HJuly 18, 2011
Great restaurant. The hummus is delicious along with the salt cod and everything else. Try the house drink, 80% alcohol!
An KikJune 19, 2015
Take the mixed grill! The meat is really delicious!!! Nice service also!
Jennie KimSeptember 26, 2014
Get the fresh meadow cocktail. It's like the hills are alive with the sound of music
Angela StephenApril 23
My recent dining experience at ilili Restaurant left me utterly impressed and thoroughly satisfied.
Roger SchonfeldDecember 21, 2014
Beautiful atmosphere. Private room options. Fantastic menu.
Lucy H.March 11, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Amaaaaazing food but it's loud! Brussels sprouts and lamb meatballs are 💯!!
Rorriz_ DhawiDecember 13, 2017
Cozy and delicious foos🌫
Jonathan ZMay 26, 2017
Cheesecake and mixed grill and labne are amazing
Morgan PolotanApril 1, 2015
One of the top 5 steaks I've ever had. Get the grape leaves and hummus.
Julian ModestoAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Don't pass up ANYTHING with lamb. Got the lamb dip this time
Kt LacasseMay 18, 2015
Heard 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.
Anna MoseleyJanuary 2, 2015
All the cold mezze dishes are incredible. Muhamara, hummus, babaghanouj
Derk DoijerDecember 17, 2015
Unless you're crazy hungry you don't need more than 3-4 mezze for 2 people, portions are generous
Barbara Derecktor DonahueDecember 22, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Everything is delicious at illili - the desserts are to die for - yummy
Jon ChanAugust 5, 2012
One of the best bone marrow dishes for value, and excellent brussell sprouts
D BJuly 8, 2016
Get the Brussels sprouts, lamb hommus, and mixed grill.
TNAugust 4, 2012
Great food (brussel sprouts, shrimp, kibbeh, duck schwarma). Lebanese wine wasn't too great though.
Patti LakinMay 27, 2016
The brussel sprouts are awesome!
Amit GAugust 19, 2017
Take more appetizers instead of the mains.
Mami MurataJanuary 14, 2018
Everything was sooo great.
Cassia FeithFebruary 7, 2014
Awesome place! Great food and amazing service! Well done guys!
Dalal AlGhanimOctober 11, 2014
Baba ghanouj,brussel sprout,the fries and Falafel were yummmy!😋
Ido SelaMarch 21, 2015
Meh. 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.
Kay TeoMarch 22, 2015
The 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.
Maria MariakOctober 30, 2019
Very tasteful food! Full of beautiful herbs!
Ghadi TayebMay 13, 2017
I ordered kifte kbaba it was delicious. The "riz" was not that much .. The price little bet over
Rafa BuzaliMay 28, 2015
Combined plate, ask your server. It's the only main course to share
Bruno ZalumMarch 29, 2014
Been here 5+ times
When in front of the royal duck shawarma, chickens and lambs would commit suicide.
Chiquitita 🍭March 15, 2019
Warm eggplant, hummus and kibba is my favorite.
HanselNovember 12, 2014
You can eat in the little lounge area by the bar if the dining room is full
eddy malaveMarch 19, 2022
Brussel Sprouts, hummus, etc all AMAZING!!
Julie HicksJune 16, 2012
This place was awesome!! Some of the best Brussel sprouts I've ever had! Very different!
Andrea RudaNovember 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Order the duck shawarma, manti and the kibbeh nayeh- out of this world!!
Harumi UFebruary 1, 2015
Good place to have group dinner if it includes vegetarian people
Lili BazDecember 11, 2021
The hummus and duck shawarma were delicious!
SJuly 24, 2015
Average food but lovely atmosphere, the candy bar for dessert was a killer though👌🏼
PattyJuly 21, 2012
The Venetian lemonade has a very sweet grape flavor - very memorable. As was the bone marrow!
sunmio FUNCTIONAL ENERGY WATERJanuary 24, 2015
Nice place for having a brunch @ weekend.
Nao MizJanuary 19, 2012
You can't go wrong with the TUNA BELLY. Follow up with the lamb leg or the yogurt gnocchi:)
Sharon BSeptember 3, 2012
Ask for Billy the waiter he's great! The food was awesome. The Brussel sprouts are to die for.

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