Ilili

All 224 rated mentions, most helpful first

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.”
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in:Most overrated restaurants in the city by res difficulty2 pts
replying to u/Arthur_da_King: Ilili had weak food, wine list is good though
“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”
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post4-day Visit NY Eats60 pts
“good hummus and baba ganoush. Muhammara was too sweet. Duck shawarma was nothing special.”
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in:Weirdly specific—NoMad-ish takeout that is still good cold after a party?20 pts
“Ilili for beautiful Mediterranean mezzes and dips.”
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in:Looking for NoMad/Flatiron/K-town restaurant w/ a few soft requirements9 pts
“Ililli is a good spot for this. Lebanese / pan-middle east. Big space. Nice tables for large groups.”
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in:Need advice for Mediterranean food9 pts
“My pick would be ILILI, because it’s beautiful inside and the food is amazing.”
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in:Ilili8 pts
“it's memorable because of the amazing service”
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in:Best hummus in NYC6 pts
“Ilili has some incredible hummus paired with hot fresh pitas”
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in:Work-Dinner Restaurant with Vegan Options5 pts
“Ilili - Lebanese, tons of vegan dips, Falafel burger, also meat. Upscale vibes”
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in:Restaurants for a work dinner near Herald Sq? 5 pts
“ilili. I never order entrees. Always share a bunch of mezze for the table. Gotta get the warm eggplant.”
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in:Ilili4 pts
“Those meatballs with the sour cherry sauce and crispy things on top are one of my favorite dishes in the city!”
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in:Ilili4 pts
“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.”
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in:Restaurant with the best fresh pita?4 pts
“Ilili was fantastic overall but their pita was the highlight of the show.”
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in:restaurant for a special occasion with Gluten free options4 pts
replying to u/No_Employ1203: Looks nice but we are looking for something with more of a special occasion vibe
“Illii absolutely has a special occasion vibe! Also we went with a friend who has celiac and there were no issues.”
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in:BOSS Visiting from Germany!!4 pts
“Ilili - Mediterranean/lebanese, great vibe, great food”
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in:Best Lamb Dishes / Lamb Shank?3 pts
“Ilili has a great lamb shank dish, and other lamb dishes”
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in:What's the best thing you've eaten in NYC 2023?3 pts
“Steak tartare from ilili!”
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in:Trendy but good food in Manhattan 3 pts
“ilili! Lebanese but amazing food, drinks, and service.”
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in:Lebanese/Mediterranean food3 pts
replying to u/xlaurenthead: I like ILILI in Midtown
“Ilili is awesome but it's not authentic.”
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in:What’s your favorite NYC restaurant?3 pts
replying to u/No-Pirate5254: ilili is my favourite.
“Always a favorite. Never had a bad meal or service.”
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in:Date night restaurant ideas?3 pts
“Ilili for Lebanese (small plates, but some entrees too). Very near you. Good vibe too.”
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in:Any recommendations for kibbeh nayyeh in Manhattan?3 pts
“Ilili for beef”
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in:Lunch in Flatiron2 pts
replying to u/raydeezyy: Already had Her Name is Han on my list but wow ilili looks amazing
“I am never disappointed whenever I visit ilili, though have to say their duck shawarma is my fav.”
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in:Restaurants for meat lovers that AREN'T steakhouses? 2 pts
“Ilili is great Lebanese good with an excellent mixed grill.”
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in:Best dips2 pts
“Hummus at illili”
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in:Work dinner near Herald Square recs?2 pts
replying to u/Individual_arstriste: zou zou ilili gaonnuri
“ilili is so good and the interior is very impressive, great vibe”
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in:Restaurant recommendations for lamb chops?2 pts
“Remember having some great ones at Ilili”
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in:Non-Spanish Tapas-style Restaurants2 pts
“Ilili in Flatiron is an incredible Lebanese restaurant and they do the same style of service. Waitstaff is as friendly and personable as the food is delicious. Beautiful interior too”
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in:Birthday dinner recommendation for myself and my dad - first birthday without my mom. Budget roughly 200pp pre-tip and without alcohol2 pts
“I went to ilili the other week for an intimate birthday dinner and it was perfect. Good ambiance that lightened the mood.”
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in:Your favourite beef tartare?2 pts
“Ilili has lamb tartare (kibbi nayyi) which is sublime.”
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in:I'm an out of tower that needs to impress a local2 pts
replying to u/26point2miles: Would Lebanese work? The appetizer and entree platters for 6-8 people are awesome at Au Zaatar. The midtown location has a very good vibe. Some amazing Middle Eastern food in this city.
“Good option with the shawarma tower”
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in:Weirdly specific—NoMad-ish takeout that is still good cold after a party?2 pts
“Another vote for Ilili (get the candy bar!)”
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in:Looking for upscale dinner recs for 2 in Manhattan2 pts
“I’d suggest ilili for lunch. Food is great gorgeous restaurant and lunch prices make your budget manageable”
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in:Most overrated restaurants in the city by res difficulty1 pts
replying to u/Arthur_da_King: Ilili had weak food, wine list is good though
“Food was OK but service was weak af.”
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in:Help me choose between 4 restaurants1 pts
“abc kitchen and ilili are among a group of Nomad / Flatiron sit down places that have a nice atmosphere, are relatively easy to get in to, and have solid menus but not anything mind blowing especially at the price point.”
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in:Nice restaurant with vegan option1 pts
“ilili - pretty non-controversial upscale Mediterranean, you should find plenty to eat among the mezzes”
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in:What's the worst food you've had in NYC?1 pts
“Ilili, the lebanese restaurant. Extremely inauthentic, expensive, and underseasoned.”
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in:Restaurant recommendations for lamb chops?1 pts
replying to u/poopship462: Remember having some great ones at Ilili
“I ordered chops there and they were poorly seasoned and undercooked”
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in:What’s your favorite NYC restaurant?1 pts
replying to u/No-Pirate5254: ilili is my favourite.
“Love Ilili!! Well-priced, good ambience, and always reliable.”
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in:Fancier dining option with school aged kids?1 pts
“I took my son, sister and niece there last summer and sat outside. We got mezze and kabobs and they loved it.”
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in:Help me find a restaurant to meet my boyfriend’s family!1 pts
“Ilili is a good option. Red meat options and lots of appetizers. Great vibe.”
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in:If you could have just one dish, from one restaurant...1 pts
“tamarind eggplant at ilili”
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in:What are some good middle-eastern food spots1 pts
“Ilili is a great place to start. The food is amazing, and the duck shawarma is a must-try.”
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in:Which would you choose: The Corner Store or 4 Charles?0 pts
replying to u/xxivtarotmagic_: I keep hearing great things about Shukette! And Shuka!
“beautiful space and great Lebanese food and excellent wine list. It's the calmest of the three restaurants for sure and very delicious.”
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in:Which places suffered from the curse of success leading to worse quality food?-4 pts
“ilili and Los tacos no. 1 their meat is now fatty, same with chicken.”
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postHep A exposure at ilili NYC 1/31-2/9105 pts
“We love this spot; hope it doesn’t scare too many people away.”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?61 pts
“Ilili is consistently good and is upscale.”
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in:I messed up – Need dinner spot recommendations near Chelsea!50 pts
“ilili”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?20 pts
“Shukette, Ilili, Zaytinya, Au'Zataar (Midtown East Location)”
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in:NYC Food Itinerary19 pts
“Frena --> Al-Badawi or ilili”
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