postIlili28 pts
“Went to Ilili this sunday after a long time and all I can say is this is one of the best bang for your buck restaurants.”
8.7/10AmericanMiddle EasternGreek
AI-generated summary
The common advice is to share a bunch of mezze instead of ordering entrees. The hummus with hot fresh gets named most, and the splits people. The room is the other reason to pick it, big and pretty and easy for groups or a special occasion. Some say it's expensive and underseasoned for what you get.
“Went to Ilili this sunday after a long time and all I can say is this is one of the best bang for your buck restaurants.”
“They’ve got this perfectly roasted tomato inside, and the sumac, tahini, parsley, and onion just perfectly complement and cut through the fattiness of the meat to create a delicious balance of savory, sweet, acidic, herbal creaminess. It’s quite something and if you haven’t tried it, give it a go, I really think it’s a highly underappreciated dish in the city”
“good hummus and baba ganoush. Muhammara was too sweet. Duck shawarma was nothing special.”
“Ilili for beautiful Mediterranean mezzes and dips.”
“Ililli is a good spot for this. Lebanese / pan-middle east. Big space. Nice tables for large groups.”
“My pick would be ILILI, because it’s beautiful inside and the food is amazing.”
“it's memorable because of the amazing service”
“Ilili has some incredible hummus paired with hot fresh pitas”
“Ilili - Lebanese, tons of vegan dips, Falafel burger, also meat. Upscale vibes”
“ilili. I never order entrees. Always share a bunch of mezze for the table. Gotta get the warm eggplant.”
“Those meatballs with the sour cherry sauce and crispy things on top are one of my favorite dishes in the city!”
“LOVE Ilili - both the restaurant proper and the Ilili Box fast casual outposts they've got. I used to work near the Row hotel location and go all the time. I can still taste the parsley and sumac on the lamb. So bomb.”