Ilili
- Lebanese, Small Plates
- Chelsea
- 212-683-2929
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Stats
- 95%
- Liked it
- # of Reviews:
- 904
- Lebanese Rank:
- 1 of 9
- Chelsea Rank:
- 18 of 326
- Members Been Here:
- 82
- Member Favorites:
- 44
Member Reviews
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I went the second week they were open, and was simply blown away by the experience. A very beautiful space, well decorated, with attentive and knowledgeable service. But the real test is always the food, and it was phenomenal. Lebanese cuisine, but with a very modern and inventive twist -- the food and the spicing were middle eastern, but the combination of flavors was very modern. Some favorites were (surprisingly) the fried brussel sprouts with fig and grape, the labne (cheese), the manti (pasta), and the lamb chop (with pureed mint). Fantastic. A great place for a date or to impress.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
Most Recent Reviews
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Best Lebanese food I've had in NYC, but noise level was deafening!!!
Friendly server helped my group pick a variety of mezzes (small plates) to share--perfect in quantity and variety!!! Everything far better than expected, but it's not cheap. Narrow mirrored entrance makes for chaotic arrival. Ask for "quiet" room (still noisy, but less so).Published March 20, 2013 -
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Published March 10, 2013 -
We went there a night before our wedding, it's Lebanese food with a twist, a good twist that is. waitress was not a happy camper, however, the food was great, they could use a bigger portion per plate according to their prices. Will go back again though.
Published March 4, 2013 -
Celebrated a birthday here with family. Other reviews describe its look (modern, trendy), sound (loud) accurately. The service is attentive, professional and helpful. As for the food, increasingly I find when I spend city prices for fine food I expect to be wowed. I was wowed! The flavors are intense when they should be; subtle when called for. Only caution, go to share the food; not for a business dinner, but great for friends or work team
Published February 26, 2013 -
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Had a late night dinner and the food was extremely good. What made this place over the top for us was the exceptional service. When a few things didn't go right, not because of them but our incorrect expectations, the staff bent over backwards to make it right and make us happy - which they accomplished very successfully even at 10 pm on a Monday night in a crowded restaurant!
Published February 19, 2013
Good to Know
- Atmosphere
- Transporting Experience
- Features
- Private Room Available
Takeout Available
- Meals
- Brunch Served
Lunch Served
Dinner Served
- Signature Dishes
- Wagyu Beef Kebab
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