ilili

Name: ilili
Address: 236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10001
Telephone: (212) 683-2929
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (8146)

$31 to $50

Lebanese

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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.

Dining areas

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
With over 17 years of excellence in Lebanese cuisine, ilili is the perfect setting for any occasion—from birthdays to business dinner, and holiday parties. With stunning private dining rooms and bold, shareable flavors, ilili turns every gathering into an unforgettable experience!
Private party contact
Jessie Jodet: (212) 683-2929 ext. 240
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Neighborhood
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
$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
$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 3-5. Casual dining adjacent to the Main Bar.
ilili Reserved Lounge
$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 4-6. Casual dining adjacent to the Main Bar.

Private dining

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

What 8,146 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ilili offers a "fantastic" Lebanese dining experience with "excellent food" and a "beautiful" ambiance. Guests praise its "amazing" service and "delicious" dishes like duck shawarma and lamb chops. While some find the noise level high and portions small, the overall experience is "consistently great." A must-visit in NYC!

8,146 Reviews

A
Anjana
Atlanta2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I came here for my birthday dinner and the vibes are 10/10. The ambience, decor and interior are so pretty and classy. The food was also excellent. We ordered the prawns, octopus, lamb chops, Brussels sprouts, and the basque cheesecake. We also had lovely cocktails. I’m bumping a star from my review because the service could have been better at this price point.
Is this helpful?
B
Beast VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always
Is this helpful?
s
stephanie
Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time everyone was so nice and food was outstanding
Is this helpful?
L
Lauren
New Orleans / Louisiana18 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love the food, favorite middle eastern restaurant anywhere. The service is top-notch. However, on this night the noise level made it difficult to enjoy the experience. We were seated in a back room near a large, noisy party and we couldn’t hear conversation at our table. They tried to address and comped us a dessert. I will go back and ask for a quieter spot! The kibbeh naya makes it all worthwhile.
Is this helpful?
C
Cathi
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch Three friends shared appetizers and dessert. Waiter recommendations were perfect. Nice vibe and could hear each other well.
Is this helpful?
N
Neeraj
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Noise was the only thing that kept it away from a perfect score
Is this helpful?
A
Abdulla
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent, the food and the service.
Is this helpful?
D
Darrell
Denver / Colorado2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is fantastic. Everything was excellent. I did ask for more tea and was charged for a second one which may be the norm in NYC but was unusual to me.
Is this helpful?
S
Sudarshan
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, ambience, and service. Due to a large dining area, the tables are not crowded together. We had the WARAK ENAB COCOTTE, Riz, Duck Schwarma, and the mixed grill. Everything was tasty and flavorful.
Is this helpful?
J
Janet VIP
New York City14 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Having eaten at Ilili many times and enjoyed it, we were very disapoointed by last night's dinner. Please see private note.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

ilili offers delivery in partnership with 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 8146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

236 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Northwest Corner of 27th & 5th Avenue
Neighborhood
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
With over 17 years of excellence in Lebanese cuisine, ilili is the perfect setting for any occasion—from birthdays to business dinner, and holiday parties. With stunning private dining rooms and bold, shareable flavors, ilili turns every gathering into an unforgettable experience!
Private party contact
Jessie Jodet: (212) 683-2929 ext. 240

ilili

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

ilili Reserved Lounge

ilili Reserved Lounge

ilili Reserved Lounge

Private dining

The Tented Room

The Bar Room

The Mirrored Room

Custom inquiry

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 8,146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does ilili offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is ilili restaurant rated?

Is ilili currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information