Hours & Location
The Wharf, 100 District Square SW,
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 918-7766
At present our reservation book is open 30 days ahead only. We look forward to hosting you in our dining room.
Our hours of operations are:
Lunch:
Wednesday to Friday 11.30am to 2.30pm
Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday 5pm to 10pm
Friday - Saturday 5pm to 10.30pm
Brunch:
Saturday & Sunday 11am to 2.30pm
Welcome to ilili DC, where Lebanese, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern culinary traditions come to life in the vibrant Wharf neighborhood of Washington D.C. Discover a menu inspired by time-honored Mediterranean recipes and crafted with passion, showcasing an extensive selection of mezze and larger plates designed for sharing and savoring. From fresh, innovative ingredients to authentic flavors, every dish reflects the warmth and richness of Lebanese hospitality. Surrounded by elegant decor and warm lighting, ilili DC provides the perfect setting for gatherings of all sizes, from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Join us to connect, relax, and indulge in the unforgettable flavors of the Middle East.
Menus
DC Restaurant Week
January 27th to February 2nd, 2025
Lunch & Brunch Only
$35 per person
2 Mezza | 1 Entrée | 1 Dessert
Lunch
Mezza
choice of 2-
Hummus
chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, olive oil
Pinenuts $5
Jalapeno $3
Lamb Confit $6
Crab Falafel $8
Basterma $5
Wild Mushrooms $5
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Baba Ghannouj
fire roasted eggplant blended with tahini & olive oil
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
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Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette
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Falafel
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes
vegan
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Batata Harra
cilantro toum, Aleppo pepper
vegan
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Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs / cherry sauce / kataifi / scallions
Entrées
choice of 1-
Lamb Burger
cucumber labne, kashkaval, harissa toum
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Shish Taouk
grilled chicken skewer, parsley, mint
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Stuffed Grape Leaves
moussaka, rice, mint, yogurt
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Beef Kebab
grilled beef tenderloin skewer, sumac
$5
Dessert
choice of 1-
Mixed Baklava
pistachio & cashew
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Mouhalabiyeh
milk pudding with orange zest, orange blossom syrup & pistachio dust
Brunch
Mezza
choice of 2-
Hummus
chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, olive oil
Pinenuts $5
Jalapeno $3
Lamb Confit $6
Crab Falafel $8
Basterma $5
Wild Mushrooms $5
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Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate seeds
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
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Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
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Batata Harra
cilantro toum, Aleppo pepper
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Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
Entrées
choice of 1-
Lamb Burger
cucumber labne, kashkaval, harissa toum
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Shakshuka
spicy tomato sauce, poached eggs, feta
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Grandma Marie's Lebanese Toast
chorek brioche, poached seasonal fruits, ricotta labne whip, Lebanese syrup
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Warm Freekeh
roasted squash, piquillo pepper, parsley, pomegranate molasses
Chicken $10
Falafel $8
Beef Tenderloin $18
Dessert
choice of 1-
Mixed Baklava
pistachio & cashew
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Mouhalabiyyeh
milk pudding with orange zest, orange blossom syrup & pistachio dust
Valentine's Day Menu
(subject to change)
Friday, February 14th
5pm - 10pm
6-course Prix Fixe | $185 per person
We happily work with guests to accommodate allergies
& dietary restriction upon request.
Beiruti Bijoux
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Caviar Cornet
Petrossian Ossetra, smoked labne, zaatar
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Umami Éclair
mushroom mousse, black garlic garum, matsutake
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Beetroot Tartelette
beetroot nayye, grapefruit gelée, begonia
Vegetarian Tapestry
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Hummus
truffles, pine nuts
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Rahib Batenjein
eggplant, olive oil, pomegranate
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
Lebanese Coastal Bites
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Scallop & Uni
Persian lemon tahini
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Razor Clam
café de Beirut butter, smoked trout roe
Culinary Delight
please select one-
Roasted Lamb Loin
moughrabieh, harissa carrots
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Chicken Shawarma
freekeh risotto, truffles
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Halibut
zaatar and lemon, goldbar squash, kishk, mint oil
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Wagyu Striploin
batata harra dauphinoise, pomegranate gastrique
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Kousa Mahshi
eggplant stuffed squash, squash blossom, tomato, pickled shishito
Dessert
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Orange Blossom Pavlova
Arabian milk ice cream, figs and arak compote, pistachio cream, fig leaf oil, rose petals
Enhancement
elevate your plate & add a flavorful touch-
Petrossian Caviar
30g per serving
$85
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Perigord Truffles
10g per serving
$52
for more info on our prix-fixe, Lebanese Journey tasting menu, and our Chicken & Champagne with Black Truffles offering, please download the PDF menu.
Download PDFCold Mezza
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Hummus
chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, Aleppo, olive oil
$14
pine nuts $5
jalapeno $3
wild mushrooms $5
crab falafel $8
Lamb Confit $6
basterma $5
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Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate seeds
$15
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$14
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Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
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Kabis
homemade pickled turnip, cauliflower, Persian cucumber, radish
$10
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Mixed Lebanese Olives
green & black olives, citrus, thyme
$10
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Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$19
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Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
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Kibbeh Naye Beirutiyyeh
steak tartare, onion, mint, jalapeno
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Chankleesh
Feta Cheese, Onion, Tomata, Zaatar
$16
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Moussaka
ragout of roasted eggplant, tomato, garlic, old world spices
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Warak Enab Bil Zeit
grape leaves, rice, tomato oil, parsley oil
$14
Hot Mezza
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Falafel
fried chickpea fava beans croquettes
$14
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Mekanek
sauteed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
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Hindbeh
dandelion greens, pine nuts, caramelized onion
$15
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Batata Harra
cilantro garlic whip, Aleppo pepper
$14
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Arnabeet Mekle
cauliflower, tahini labne, chili, mint
$15
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Riz
Lebanese Rice, toasted vermicelli, mixed nuts
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Ambered Carrots
sumac vinaigrette, pistachio dukkah, sea salt
$18
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Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
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Beef Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef, pine nuts, onion, yogurt
$18
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Duck Shawarma
pita pillows, fig toum, pomegranate seeds, micro chives
$25
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Brussels Sprouts
grapes, fig jam, walnuts, mint yogurt
$18
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Grilled Akkawi
nigella seeds, honey, blistered cherries
$16
Signature Mezza
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Bone Marrow
steak tartare, pomegranate seeds, pickles
$20
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Octopus
mouhamara coulis, Aleppo pommes paille, fresh herbs
$29
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Kings Prawn
ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs
$28
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Smoked Beets DC
whipped labne and burrata, pomegranate, zaatar
$19
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Blue Fin Tuna Naye
pomegranate broth, cured cherry plumcots, smiked jalapeno
$25
To Indulge
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HALIBUT
za’atar and lemon, cousa squash, kishk, mint oil
$40
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KOUSA MAHSHI
eggplant, stuffed summer squash, squash blossom, tomatoes, pickled shishito
$25
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Lamb Rack
carob jus, roasted turnips
$52
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Day Boat Scallops
parsnip, tahini labne, seasonal fruit mostarda
$42
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Lamb Stuffed Grape Leaves
moussaka, rice, mint, yogurt
$34
vegan option available
To Share
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Hearth Baked Loup de Mer
farmed seasonal mixed greens, tarator sauce
$75
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Whole Organic Chicken
house pickled kabis, toum
$65
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Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, lemon, toum duo, harissa
$79
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Braised Lamb Shank
Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus
$75
Mezza
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Hummus
chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$14
jalapeño $3
pine nuts $5
basterma $5
lamb confit $6
crab falafel $8
wild mushrooms $5
gluten free, vegan
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Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil
$15
gluten free
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$14
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Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
Petrossian salmon roe
vegetarian
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Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
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Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
vegan
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Chankleesh
feta cheese,onions, tomato, zaatar
$16
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Falafel
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes
$14
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Beef Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef, onion, pine nuts, mint yogurt
$18
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Mekanek
sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
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Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
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Sfeeha Danish
lamb pie, pink pepper labne
$17
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Fatayer
akkawi & feta cheese, lavender honey
$16
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Manousheh
fresh mint, zaatar
$13
Signature Mezza
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Everything Kaak
zaatar cured Ora king salmon, kabis, mixed greens
$18
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Lamb Shawarma
zaatar pita, Lebanese chimichurri, toum
$25
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Duck Shawarma
pita pillows, pomegranate seeds, fig toum, micro chives
$25
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Octopus
mouhamara coulis, Aleppo pommes paille, fresh herbs
$29
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Kings Prawn
ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs
$28
Salads
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Warm Freekeh
roasted squash, piquillo pepper, parsley, pomegranate molasses
$18
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Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$19
To Indulge
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Branzino
tahini beurre blanc, mixed greens
$35
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Lamb Burger
cucumber labne, kashkaval, harissa toum
$25
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Beef Kebab
grilled beef tenderloin skewer, sumac
$32
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Stuffed Grape Leaves
moussaka, rice, mint, yogurt
$34
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Kafta
ground beef and lamb, sumac onion, roasted vegetables
$23
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Shish Taouk Wrap
grilled chicken skewer, parsley, mint
$25
To Share
Serves Two-
Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, toum duo, harissa
$79
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Lebanese Paella DC
crispy rice, lamb belly, mekanek, pine nuts, fired onion, labne
$65
Cold Mezza
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Hummus
chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$14
jalapeño $3
pine nuts $5
basterma $5
lamb confit $6
crab falafel $8
wild mushrooms $5
gluten free, vegan
-
Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil
$15
gluten free
-
Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$14
-
Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
Petrossian salmon roe
vegetarian
-
Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
-
Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
vegan
-
Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
vegan
-
Chankleesh
feta cheese,onions, tomato, zaatar
$16
Hot Mezza
-
Fatayer
akkawi & feta cheese, lavender honey
$16
-
Falafel
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes
$14
-
Manousheh
fresh mint, zaatar
$13
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Mekanek
sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
-
Batata Harra
cilantro toum, Aleppo pepper
-
Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$19
-
Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
Brunch Plates
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Shakshuka
spicy tomato sauce, poached eggs, feta
$17
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Everything Kaak
ora king salmon, zaatar, asparagus, baby gem, Lebanese sauce verte
$23
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Grandma Marie's Lebanese Toast
chorek brioche, poached figs, ricotta labne whip, Lebanese syrup
$19
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Swiss Chard Benedict
roasted butternut squash, dukkah, soft poached eggs, Aleppo hollandaise
$19
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Sfeeha Danish
lamb pie, pink pepper labne
$17
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Smoked Lamb Belly
pickled thyme chimichurri, lemon
$17
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Duck Shawarma
pita pillows, pomegranate seeds, fig toum, micro chives
$25
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Lamb Burger
ramp cucumber labne, goat cheese, harissa mayo
$25
Brunch Sides
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Rosti
potato, soft scrambled eggs, zaatar labne
$13
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Crudités
daily garden-fresh vegetables
$12
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Mixed Lebanese Olives
green & black olives, citrus, thyme
$10
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Kabis
homemade pickled turnip, cauliflower, Persian cucumber, radish
$10
To Share
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Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, lemon, toum duo, harissa
$79
-
Lamb Shank
Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus
$75
Brunch Cocktails
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Bloody Mary a-la Habibi
vodka, 'habibi' bloody mary mix
$19
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Thyme After Time
vodka, aperol, thyme grapefruit cordial
$19
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Spa
gin, cucumber cordial, lemon juice, sparkling wine
$19
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Démodé
Presented in a smoked bourbon decanter - serves 4 drinks bourbon, cardamom, old fashioned bitters
$72
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Mizu Garden
shochu, midori, fresh honeydew, melon juice, lemon juice
$19
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Summer Bliss G&T
gin, clarified watermelon and basil juice, lime juice
$19
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Aperol Sprtiz'sicle
sparkling wine, aperol popsicle
$19
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Cafe Noir-tini
tequila, creme de moka, licor 43, framboise liqueur, espresso
$19
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Levant Manhattan
bourbon, amaro nardini, cherry gastrique, old fashioned bitters
$19
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Too Hot to Handle
mezcal, passion fruit, faccia brutto, tinctured spices
$19
Helou / Sweets
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Knafe bil Jebneh (serves two)
inverted sweet cheese tart served with sesame pillows and orange blossom syrup
$20
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ilili Candy Bar
caramel fondant with sesame crunch & black sesame gelato
$15
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Mixed Baklava
pistachio & cashew
$10
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Mouhalabiyeh
milk pudding with orange zest, orange blossom syrup & pistachio dust
Helou / Sweets
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Knafe Bil Jibneh
inverted sweet cheese tart, semolina crust, orange blossom syrup, sesame pita pillows
(serves two)
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ilili Candy Bar
caramel fondant, sesame crunch, milk chocolate sorbet
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Mixed Baklava
pistachio, cashew
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Mouhalabiyyeh
milk, orange zest, orange blossom, pistachio dust
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ARABIAN MILK ICE CREAM
floss halva, pistachio, lavender honey
$13
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CHOCOLATE ARAK SORBET
Massaya arak, 65% dark chocolate, coco nibs
$12
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Pear & Saffron Sorbet DC
poached bosc pears, candid orange
$12
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Specialty Hot Tea
Dammann. ceylon, ceylon decaf, chamomile, earl gray, green tea
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Afficionado Coffee
regular or decaf
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Afficionado Espresso
regular or decaf
single
dbl
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Cappuccino
regular or decaf
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Turkish Coffee