ilili Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at ilili Restaurant, a Lebanese-Mediterranean gem located at 236 5th Ave, New York. This trendy yet classy spot offers a variety of dishes including Pescatarian and Vegan options. The ambiance is described as breathtaking, with incredible architecture and a cozy lounge area. Customers praise the quality and unique flavors of the food, highlighting dishes like lamb chops, octopus, and Brussels sprouts. The service is friendly and attentive, although some mention occasional inconsistencies. The menu features dishes like duck shawarma, Phoenician fries, and the popular ilili candy bar dessert. With options for brunch and dinner, ilili Restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking familiar Mediterranean flavors with delightful surprises. Overall, ilili offers a vibrant dining experience that is perfect for date nights or group gatherings.
Ilili Tasting
Ilili Tasting
A selection of ilili's best dips, one entree, Lebanese Rice - Add Baklava for an extra $.
Baba Ghannouj
eggplant / tahini / olive oil
Chankleesh
feta cheese / onions / tomato / zaatar
Hummus
chickpea puree / tahini / lemon / olive oil
Kibbeh Naye ToGo
steak tartare / burghul / onion / mint / crudites of onions / jalapeno / mint
Labne
strained yogurt / olive oil / fresh mint / zaatar
Mouhamara
walnuts / sundried peppers / pomegranate molasses
Moussaka
eggplant / tomato / garlic / onion / olive oil
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Olives Lebanese Mixed
green and black olives marinated a la maison
Tabbouleh
parsley / mint / tomatoes / burghul / lemon vinaigrette
Warak Enab Bil Zeit
grape leaves / rice / tomato oil / parsley oil
Fattoush
lebanese garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette
Cold Mezza
Hot Mezza
Brussels Sprouts
grapes / fig jam / walnuts / mint yogurt
Crispy Calamari
polenta crusted calamari served with caper and dill tarator sauce
Falafel
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes
Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef / onion / pine nuts / yogurt
Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs / cherry sauce / kataifi / micro chives
Mekanek
sauteed lamb sausage / lemon / pine nuts
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Riz
lebanese rice / toasted vermicelli / mixed nuts
Rkaykat Bil Jibneh
cheese rolls / kashkaval / feta / fresh mint
King Prawns
Honey Pumpkin Mouhamara / Potato Kataifi / Walnut Cilantro Crumble
Kibbeh Bi Laban (In Yogurt)
yogurt / kouzbara / mint
Arnabeet Mekle
cauliflower / tahini labne / chili / mint
Beef Shawarma
Beef & Lamb Shawarmas with tomato, sumac, onion, and tahini
Beiruti Taco
kafta / pita / harissa / tomato / mayo / romaine
Duck Shawarma
Duck magret & chicken Shawarmas with fig jam, green onion, and garlic whip
Kibbe Pumpkin
swiss chard / raisins / onions / minted yogurt
Phoenician Fries
house cut / sumac / aleppo toum
Warm Eggplant
tomato / micro citrus / tamarind molasses
Fattoush
lebanese garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette
Lebanese Caesar
romaine salad / lemon / garlic / pistachio / toasted pita
Tuna Nicoise
seared yellow fin tuna / soft boiled eggs / baby potato / haricot vert / cherry tomato / olives / cucumber
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Fall Salad
Arugula, shitake mushroom, roasted buternut squash, feta cheese, pistachio, shallots in a balsamic vinagrette.
Salads
Sandwiches
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Duck Shawarma
caramelized duck & chicken / fig toum / lettuce / scallions / pomegranate seeds
Falafel Burger
tomato / cucumber / parsley / mint / tahini / pickled beets
Kafta Sandwich
sumac parsley onion / hummus / roasted tomatoes
Lamb & Beef Shawarma
roasted lamb & beef / oven baked tomatoes / sumac parsley onion / tahini sauce
Salmon Burger
fennel and red onion slaw served with caper tarator sauce
Shish Taouk Sandwich
grilled chicken kebab / toum / kabiss
The American Lebanese Burger
lamb patty / Lebanese pickled cucumber / sauce cocktail / American cheese / veal bacon / pickled onion
Chicken Taouk
chicken breast / sumac
Halibut
Pistachio Beurre Blanc / Green Squash / Kataifi Baklava
Ilili Tasting
A selection of ilili's best dips, one entree, Lebanese Rice - Add Baklava for an extra $.
Kebab Skewers
Lebanese rice / hummus / grilled eggplant / cherry tomato salad
Lamb Chops
seared w/ zaatar salsa verde / herb roasted tomatoes
Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk / beef kebab / kafta / lamb chops /seasonal grilled vegetables / garlic whip trio
Mushroom Grape Leaves
Mushroom Stuffed Grape Leaves / Tomato Yakne / Pickled Shishito Peppers
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Beef Kebab
grilled beef tenderloin / toum / seasonal grilled vegetables
Kafta
spiced ground beef & lamb / sumac garlic whip / seasonal grilled vegetables
Warak Enab Stuffed Grape Leaves
lamb confit / rice / mint yogurt
Main Plates
Lunch Sides
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Riz
lebanese rice / toasted vermicelli / mixed nuts
Shoestring Phoenician Fries
house cut / sumac / aleppo toum
Basque Cheesecake
Knafe Bil Jibneh (Serves Two)
inverted sweet cheese tart / sesame pita pillows / orange blossom syrup
Ilili Candy Bar
caramel fondant / sesame crunch / chocolate ice cream (no ice cream for delivery or take out)
Mixed Baklava
home made the traditional way: pistachio / cashew
Mouhalabiyeh ToGo
Think Lebanese panna cotta: milk / candied orange zest / orange blossom / pistachio dust
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Dessert
Drinks Delivery
Still Water
Still Water with Electrolytes Oz Bottle
Sparkling Water
Sparkling Water with Electrolytes oz Bottle
Green Lemonade
cucumber / ginger / mint / oz bottle
Mango Passion Fruit Punch
mango / passion fruit / oz bottle
Afficionado Sparkling Candied Ginger Pergamino
Snappy Sparkling with a Panela & Honey finish . oz
Afficionado Sparkling Cascara
Sparkling Cascara with Hints of Rainer Cherry, Hibiscus & Lime . oz
CocaCola
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Ginger Ale
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Half Tea And Lemon Sparkling Water
Mango Orange Sparkling Water
Pineapple Sparkling Water
Pink Lemonade Sparkling Water
Strawberry Sparking Water
$ Crudite $
$ Lettuce Cups $
Extra Pita For Delivery
Garlic Whip Aleppo
Garlic Whip Fig
Garlic Whip Plain
Garlic Whip Sumac
Garlic Whip Trio
Harissa
Jalapeno Raw
Kabis Pickles Home Made ToGo
cucumber / shishito / cauliflower / seasonal vegetables
Olives Lebanese Mixed
green and black olives marinated a la maison
Tahini Side
Yogurt Cucumber Bowl
Yogurt Mint Side
Add On Items
Signature Dishes
Hearth Baked Loup De Mer
seasonal grilled vegetables / tarator sauce
Lamb Shank
lebanese dirty rice / roasted seasonal vegetable / old world jus / mixed nuts
Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk / beef kebab / kafta / lamb chops /seasonal grilled vegetables / garlic whip trio
Whole Organic Chicken
seasonal grilled vegetables / house pickled kabis / sumac garlic whip
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife
Lamb Shank Feast
Lamb Shank with Lebanese Dirty Rice served with: Hummus, Fattoush, Brussels Sprouts, Baklava, Pita Brea, and two ilili Green Lemonades. Generously Serves two. No substitutions
Loup De Mer Feast
Our Signature Whole Branzino served with Hummus, Fattoush, Brussels Sprouts, Baklava, Pita Bread, and two ilili Green Lemonades. Generously Serves two. No substitutions
Mixed Grill Feast
Our famous Mixed Grill served with Hummus, Fattoush, Brussels Sprouts, Baklava, Pita Bread, and two ilili Green Lemonades. Generously Serves two. No substitutions.
Roasted Chicken Feast
Whole Roasted Chicken served with: Hummus, Fattoush, Brussels Sprouts, Baklava, Pita Bread, and two ilili Green Lemonades. Generously Serves two. No substitutions
Napkins & Utensils
paper napkin / fork / spoon / knife