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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 #1 for shawarma 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."(33 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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prix fixe menu
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AmateurConciergeDecember 3, 2014
The eggplant is far better than the Brussels sprouts. Lamb hummus, duck schwarma are obvious winners
Nitzan BJanuary 29, 2019
Food here is nothing less than perfect. The makloubeh is to die for
Jason SuMay 6, 2018
Great deal on prix fixe brunch. Definitely coming back
Jessica SmithSeptember 13, 2014
I'll have dreams about the haloumi cheese every day for the remainder of my life, and nightmares about the sangria.
Charlie O'DonnellAugust 26, 2011
Service 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.
Diane Jean-MarySeptember 19, 2016
The $25 pre fixe lunch option is amazing. The food is delicious and everything is so filling
Anonymous, since 2018August 31, 2018
Super trendy, loud and great for both drinks and dinner. The Lebanese options delivered an authentic taste!
Marylynka DorimianMarch 5, 2014
Labne cheese cake - brown butter crumble hibiscus gelee blood orange rose foam and basil gelee
Nastia 🍋Limonchik🍋July 27, 2014
Amazingly yum! 😋Lambs chops are must try. Great Lebanese cuisine.
Kevin ThompsonJanuary 5, 2013
Before you fill up on the warm, freshly baked pita, remember to try the fries (w/ garlic whip), hummus, and the mixed grill plate.
Roger ROctober 30, 2023
Fantastic Mediterranean food. Recommend the Duck Shawarma!
Sarah T.December 6, 2014
Duck eggs! Drinks: Beirut to Manhattan and their Lemonade. Happy hour deal is pretty good too.
Julian ModestoAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The knafe is a savory sweet and worth the upcharge on the prix fixe menu
Raneem KattanSeptember 22, 2015
Coming from a lebanese, I'm impressed! The food is absolutely delicious especially the duck shawarma!
Brady SadlerOctober 19, 2014
Fantastic Mediterranean food a- kale salad and humus with lamb
LinaSeptember 18, 2011
If 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.
Sam KrasnikMay 30, 2016
Stay with the mezze. The lamb is great as well as all the dips. The drinks are fairly sweet though
MacchaJune 5, 2022
Chicken Duo, Lamb Shawarma, Fattoush, Eggplant chips, Brussels Sprouts, pita bread, Cauliflower
Sam ShaqareqNovember 25, 2012
Phenomenal! EVERYTHING is good which makes it very difficult to choose. But thank God for small plates right? Definitely on my must do's whenever I come to New York!
Munira DNovember 30, 2014
The best lebeneas food in NYC. The kenafa is to die for
NathanMarch 5, 2016
The brussel sprouts are next level. Also consider trying one of their Lebanese beers.
Thalia KFebruary 23, 2014
Try the Brussel Sprouts with fig puree, grapes, walnuts - Was not overhyped. Their "famous" Brussel sprouts deserve their fame
Pia FouillouxApril 18, 2016
Amazing prix fix brunch ons Sundays for just 28 bucks: includes alcohol, coffee, one side and one entree. 👌🏽
Sara MSeptember 15, 2013
Atayef &Veal Bacon and Kibbeh Naye are amazing!! My friend and I want to go back! Stellar food!!!!
BlytheSeptember 8, 2012
Get the brussel spouts and lamb chops. No question. Excellent service. Ask to be in the upstairs dining room, its quieter.
Drew 5February 5, 2020
I tried their Restaurant Week and man, they really brought their A-game. Delicious!
Julian ModestoAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The appetizers are -heavy-, so share! Phoenician fries, hommus and mouhamara are A+
Melody MillerApril 23, 2016
Chic atmosphere. Wonderful food. You can't go wrong with any dish.
Alyssa B.May 1, 2021
Excellent food, excellent service. Alex is the best!
Tanya VNovember 13, 2018
Eggs Benedict were delicious. Hummus good too. Try chocolate dessert
Tamara HSeptember 6, 2012
Brussels 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).
Kelsey LJune 18, 2013
Super good food and really good service, esp Alexander. Get the duck shwarma and brussel sprouts
Jeffrey ZeldmanJanuary 18, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Superb, sedate, gourmet Lebanese restaurant. The Brussels Sprouts are heaven. Order many small plates and share.
Angus BurtonAugust 15, 2011
amazing 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
Scott FriedbergAugust 22, 2015
Get a mix of hot mezza for the table. Include Brussels sprouts into the mix!
Affinia Hotel CollectionFebruary 17, 2014
Contemporary Lebanese/Mediterranean cuisine. Consistently voted NYC's #1 Mediterranean restaurant by OpenTable diners!
David HuMarch 14, 2014
Hey you remember that one time all the tips on foursquare told you to get the Brussels sprouts? Yeah do that.
Julian ModestoAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Don't pass up ANYTHING with lamb. Got the lamb dip this time
Wejdan ✨September 24, 2015
The service is great! Kebbe was perfection, literally the best in the city! The rest was ok.
Susan LaiDecember 6, 2017
Octopus was tender & amazing. The brussel sprouts were crisp & decadent - definitely not your healthy version.
Betzy PenaApril 30, 2018
Delicious Ribeye great flavors, our first time in Lebanese cousine, congrats
Leanne ZJune 9, 2017
Really well done experience. Accommodated my vegan friends with dietary restrictions.
RamyApril 27, 2014
The lamb shawarma is delicious. Even better with a plate of that home made hummus.
Samar HamdanJuly 23, 2019
Amazing food! Everything was perfect but be ready to pay for it
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.
Alejandra AndradeJune 4, 2015
One of the best meals I've ever had. Try the Duck Shawarma and Brussel Sprouts.
AlyaJanuary 3, 2019
Great place and good food specially the duck shawarma and the warm eggplants👌🏼
Jackie S.August 28, 2013
Hummus was a little disappointing. The fries are amazing. Get the ilili candy bar for dessert, it's delicious.
MunierahOctober 5, 2018
So far this is the best Lebanese restaurant all over the world ❤️
Amber WeinrichNovember 26, 2012
Great happy hour spot. One of a kind cocktails for 7$ and tasty apps for less than 9$!

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