Ilili

Tradition meets sophistication at ilili, New York City’s premier contemporary Lebanese restaurant offering inspired Mediterranean cuisine. Restaurateur and Chef/owner Philippe Massoud has developed a menu that mixes authentic Lebanese dishes with modern Mediterranean influences to create a culinary journey for the palate and senses. Complementing the international cuisine, ilili offers an impressive wine list that includes wines from all over the world and features favorites from Lebanon and the Mediterranean. The restaurant’s decor echoes the diverse menu, combining the architectural richness of Old Lebanon with an attitude and style that is unmistakably New York. A DJ sets the mood with music from around the globe and soft, amber lighting punctuated by candles create a sexy, sophisticated atmosphere in which to enjoy a relaxed meal. The cuisine, décor and ambience come together to create a new world for your senses to explore, whispering gently in your ear, ilili.
Executive chef: Philippe Massoud
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Cross Street: Between 27th & 28th
Parking: Public Lot
Public Transit: N & R Subway Lines 28th Street Stop. 6 Line on Park is near as well 28th Street Stop.