ilili Restaurant

Magnificent Lebanese cuisine. The venue is extremely well appointed.One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in ManhattanThe staff is very nice even the stressed out greeter. Weekends during the morning to about 4pm is a limited " brunch" menu. It's very popular so make a reservation.

Coworker recommended the burger from here and a few of us went and got takeout!Got the American Lebanese Burger and it came with Phoenician Fries. Starting off with the burger, very very good! I loved this burger a lot, the bread was so soft, it was a nicely tender lamb patty, and the sauce on this was great.Not sure what phoenician fries are but they just seemed like regular fries. When taking them out too, they were a bit soggy, but still very delicious. I wonder if theyd be crispy if we dined in. They also gave a side of the sauce from the burger so i dipped my fries in there and that was excellent!

Not acceptable!!!!!MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- The New York City Health Department says a food handler at a restaurant in Midtown, Manhattan, might have exposed patrons to Hepatitis A.Anyone who dined at ilili Restaurant at 236 Fifth Avenue from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9 should get a Hep A vaccination.Additionally, anyone who ate at the restaurant from Jan. 17 through Feb. 9 should monitor for symptoms for the next seven weeks.Those symptoms include yellow eyes and skin, fatigue, abdominal pain and nausea."We are urging these restaurant patrons to consult with their providers and get the hepatitis A vaccine as a precautionary measure," said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse. "If people experience symptoms like yellowing of eyes and skin, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea, they should see a doctor immediately, especially if you have not had two doses of the hepatitis A vaccine. This incident serves as an important reminder to stay up to date with current vaccination recommendations, and to always wash your hands thoroughly to prevent the spread of disease."

The server was great and the food was solid but not stand out enough for the small portions and high cost. The interior is beautiful though, so if cost isn't a concern and you're looking for a really modern, "vibey" restaurant to eat Mediterranean, I'd definitely recommend!

This was a true dining experience. We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and were blown away by the food, service, and ambiance. The space itself feels grand with high ceilings and cozy, intimate lighting. A reservation is highly recommended as it gets super busy. The food and drinks came fast and were packed with flavor. The staff was on it, removing plates when finished and attending to our every need. We can't wait to return as everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. A true experience.

Food is great, took off a star for the service. I appreciate that they don't rush your dining experience but we were sitting there for at least 30 minutes before we even got our order taken. It was a long wait before we had food so we were starving. The food was really yummy, although I don't recommend getting the French toast and wish I got something else. Everything else that I tried was delish!

A cute spot for Lebanese Mediterranean eats -- the dining room is decorated for Christmas and looks so festive! The service here is lovely and the waiters are attentive. It got fairly busy on a Sunday evening, so would recommend making a reservation ahead of time. It's a great spot to bring parents or for a group catch-up.Most of the dishes are small-plates and would recommend eating family-style -- personal favorites include Warm Eggplant, Labne, and Rakaykat bil Jibneh. The Pita here is also super unique and we got a large, warm stack. The Knafeh was super unique, would recommend getting to share!

Omg the food is amazing here! This place is huge! The lounge area is perfect while you await the arrival of your party. We ordered everything. Highlights include the Brussels sprouts and the gin cocktail (can't remember the name). The hostess even gave us recommendations. I'll definitely be back!

One of my favorite spots in this area! I've been here about 4 times now and will keep coming back.There is seating outside but it is absolutely stunning inside with plenty of seating in their various rooms.Brunch here is fantastic and you can't go wrong with any option but if you want a classic, get the shakshuka eggs. The tomato sauce is rich and delicious to mix with the eggs and sop up with the toast.For lunch, I highly recommend their hummus (extremely creamy), baba gannouj, kibbeh naye beirutieh, and kebab kerez. There usually isn't a wait for a table (in my experience) and food comes out quickly. The wines there also pair well with their delicious menu. I could go on but you need to try it yourself. Perfect place for a more upscale brunch, lunch or fun dinner date idea.I can't wait for my next meal here!

Amazing lebanese spot, worth the price. Service was very good -- on top of filling up the water glasses and the waiter kept coming to check on us. The only downside was that the waiter convinced us to get the entree of fish which came fillet but the smaller fish option would've been better for our group -- this was not a group favorite. Stickouts were the baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, tuna appetizer, the chicken kebabs, and the hazelnut chocolate dessert!!! You can't go wrong here.