ilili Midtown | NYC
Hours & Location
157 East 53rd Street,
New York, NY 10022
646-653-0330
contactmidtown@ililirestaurants.com
157 East 53rd Street
[53rd Street, btwn 3rd Avenue and Lexington Avenue]
Telephone: 646-653-0330
Lunch:
Monday to Friday 11.30am - 2.30pm
Dinner:
Monday to Saturday 5.00pm - 10.00pm
For Private Events and Large Party Reservations please contact us at midtownpe@ililirestaurants.com
Discover ilili Midtown
At ilili, we invite you to experience the heart of Lebanese, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern hospitality, right in the vibrant Midtown East neighborhood of New York City. Whether you’re dining with us for a memorable meal or or hosting a private event, ilili Midtown is a celebration of heritage, innovation, and the unforgettable tastes of Lebanon and the Mediterranean.
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We're proud to introduce to you our newest location in Midtown.
This Christmas Eve, gather with friends, family, and loved ones at ilili Midtown. Enjoy a holiday made for sharing and celebrating together.
We are offering our regular a la carte menu with holiday specials for Lunch & Dinner.
Download PDFClassic Mezza
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Hummus
chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$15
pinenuts $5
jalapeño $3
lamb confit $6
crab falafel $8
basterma $5
wild mushrooms $5
gluten free, vegan
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Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate seeds
$15
gluten free, vegetarian
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Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
gluten free, vegetarian
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Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$15
vegan
-
Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh*
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
-
Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$18
vegan
-
Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
vegan
-
Chankleesh
feta cheese, onion, tomato, zaatar
$16
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Moussaka
ragout of roasted eggplant, tomato, garlic, old world spices
$16
gluten free, vegan
-
Warak Enab Bil Zeit
grape leaves, rice, tomato oil, parsley oil
$14
gluten free, vegan
-
Arnabeet Mekle
cauliflower, tahini labne, chili, mint
$16
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Mekanek
sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
-
Falafel
fried chickpea & fava beans croquettes
$14
gluten free, vegan
-
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
-
Swordfish Kibbeh
citrus spiced Atlantic swordfish with saffron, pine nut, sweet pepper, mermaid tahini
$22
Modern Mezza
Treasures of The Sea
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Prawns
ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs
$28
-
Hamachi Crudo*
fisherman’s spice cured Hamachi, chili, costal herbs
$30
-
Tuna Crudo*
pomegranate aguachile, ninja raddish, smoked jalapenos
$28
-
Octopus
potato confit, capers, Lebanese chimichurri
$30
-
King Crab
lemon harissa butter, cilantro
$120
Feast from The Grill
-
Wagyu Skewers
Australian wagyu, bosfair kosho, scallion
$28
truffle $30
caviar $25
uni $20
-
Duck Shawarma
confit duck, fig toum, pomegranate, bib lettuce, pita pillows
$28
Inspired by Tradition
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Cashew Labne
vegan labne, olive oil, mint, zaatar
$15
gluten free, vegan
-
Manti
spiced lamb dumpling, Beirut adobo, labne, mint
$25
Harvest of The Earth
-
Beet Shawarma
spiced shaved beetroot, cashew labne, parsley, olive, crispy shallots in pita pillows
$24
gluten free, vegan
-
Brussels Sprouts
hung yogurt, fig jam, walnuts, grapes
$18
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Batata Harra
potato pavée, harissa, sea salt
$15
vegan
-
Carrots
labne, chili, pistachio dhukka
$18
gluten free, vegan
To Indulge
-
Duck
smoked magret, bharat escabeche, carrot, cherry gastric, almond
$52
-
Snapper*
crispy whole snapper samke harra style, blistered tomato, cilantro
$85
-
Lamb Rack*
lamb fat confit potato, brown butter pomegranate emulsion, mint, lamb jus
$52
-
Pumpkin Kibbeh Tart
roasted pumpkin, burghul, spinach, pine nuts, spicy maple yogurt
$32
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Black Bass*
pan roasted, sumac veloute sauteed dandelion greens, leeks, olives, crispy hen of the woods
$42
To Share
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Porter House
Lebanese spiced bordelaise, cognac cream sauce
mp
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Lamb Shank
Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus, roasted veg
$78
-
Branzino
4lbs, zaatar meunniere, fresh herb, lemon
mp
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Mixed Grill*
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, lemon, toum duo, harissa
$82
-
Whole Organic Chicken
pickled chanterelle, greens, fried shallot
$76
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Mezza Classics
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Hummus
chickpea purée with tahini, lemon & olive oil
$8
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Baba Ghannouj
fire roasted eggplant blended with tahini & olive oil
$9
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Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$8
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TABBOULEH
finely chopped parsley, tomato & onion mixed with bulgur in a lemon vinaigrette
$10
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FALAFEL
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes, lemon tahini
$14
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KIBBEH NAYYE BEIRUTIEH
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
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BEEF FRIED KIBBEH
spiced ground beef, pine nut dumplings fried in a beef, bulgur shell, mint yogurt
$18
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KEBAB KERAZ
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
Modern Mezza
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OCTOPUS
confit potato, Lebanese chimichurri, lemon zest
$30
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Manti
spiced lamb dumpling, Beirut adobo, labneh, mint
$25
Les Sandos
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duck shawarma
confit duck, fig toum, pomegranate, bibb lettuce pita pillows
$28
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beef burger
house blend, smoked akkawi, bibb lettuce, charred chili remoulade
$25
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falafel burger
tomato, mint, pickled turnip, tahini
$20
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fried chicken
Aleppo honey, malfoof, maple tahini Dijon
$23
Les Kebab
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shrimp
king prawns, ezme, frisée, lemon
$28
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sword fish
toum, piperade, pita pillows
$28
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chicken
toum, grilled vegetables, pita pillows
$25
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Filet mignon
toum, grilled vegetables, pita pillows
$25
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waguy beef
toum, grilled vegetables, pita pillows
$32
Le Jardin / Les Salades
CHICKEN +17 | BEEF +19 | WAGYU +30 | PRAWNS +24 | SWORD FISH +20-
Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$18
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Nicoise
hard boiled egg, tomato, olives, marinated beans, smoked potato, capers, sumac pearl, onions, lemon Dijon vinaigrette
$27
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Fall endive salad
labneh, roasted pears, candy walnuts, arugula, micro thyme, citrus dressing
$20
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ilili Garden
mized lettuce, tomato, cucumber, thyme, radish, carrots, lemon vinaigrette
$22
Les Mains
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Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, toum duo, harissa.
$41
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Black bass
seafood velouté, dandelion greens, olives, leeks, hen of the woods
$36
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PUMPKIN KIBBEH
maple mint yogurt
$32
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1/2 Chicken
greens picked chanterelles
$38
Can't Live without Them
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Ilili batata
smoked fingerlings, cilantro toum
$15
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Brussels
grapes, fig jam, walnuts, mint yogurt
$18
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Lebanese rice
Lebanese rice, toasted vermicelli, mixed nuts
$11
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mushrooms
piopino & hen of the woods, shallot, parsley, Aleppo
$16
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Dandelion
caramelized onions, lemon
$15
Sweets of the Season
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Mouhalabieh
Lebanese panna cotta, pistachio, candied orange
$14
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Seasonal crème brulee
coconut crème, charred pineapple, pink pepper
$14
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ILILI CANDY BAR
chocolate ganache, coffee ganache, pistachio, chocolate ice cream
$15
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Mixed baklava
cashew and pistachio baklava
$12
Join us to ring in the New Year at our newest location in Midtown.
We are serving our regular a la carte menu with New Year's Eve specials for Lunch and Dinner
Download PDFClassic Mezza
-
Hummus
chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$15
pinenuts $5
jalapeño $3
lamb confit $6
crab falafel $8
basterma $5
wild mushrooms $5
gluten free, vegan
-
Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate seeds
$15
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$15
vegan
-
Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh*
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
-
Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$18
vegan
-
Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
vegan
-
Chankleesh
feta cheese, onion, tomato, zaatar
$16
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Moussaka
ragout of roasted eggplant, tomato, garlic, old world spices
$16
gluten free, vegan
-
Warak Enab Bil Zeit
grape leaves, rice, tomato oil, parsley oil
$14
gluten free, vegan
-
Arnabeet Mekle
cauliflower, tahini labne, chili, mint
$16
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Mekanek
sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
-
Falafel
fried chickpea & fava beans croquettes
$14
gluten free, vegan
-
Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
-
Beef Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef, pine nuts, onion, yogurt
$18
-
Swordfish Kibbeh
citrus spiced Atlantic swordfish with saffron, pine nut, sweet pepper, mermaid tahini
$22
Modern Mezza
Treasures of The Sea
-
Prawns
ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs
$28
-
Hamachi Crudo*
fisherman’s spice cured Hamachi, chili, costal herbs
$30
-
Tuna Crudo*
pomegranate aguachile, ninja raddish, smoked jalapenos
$28
-
Octopus
potato confit, capers, Lebanese chimichurri
$30
-
King Crab
lemon harissa butter, cilantro
$120
Feast from The Grill
-
Wagyu Skewers
Australian wagyu, bosfair kosho, scallion
$28
truffle $30
caviar $25
uni $20
-
Duck Shawarma
confit duck, fig toum, pomegranate, bib lettuce, pita pillows
$28
Inspired by Tradition
-
Cashew Labne
vegan labne, olive oil, mint, zaatar
$15
gluten free, vegan
-
Manti
spiced lamb dumpling, Beirut adobo, labne, mint
$25
Harvest of The Earth
-
Beet Shawarma
spiced shaved beetroot, cashew labne, parsley, olive, crispy shallots in pita pillows
$24
gluten free, vegan
-
Brussels Sprouts
hung yogurt, fig jam, walnuts, grapes
$18
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Batata Harra
potato pavée, harissa, sea salt
$15
vegan
-
Carrots
labne, chili, pistachio dhukka
$18
gluten free, vegan
To Indulge
-
Duck
smoked magret, bharat escabeche, carrot, cherry gastric, almond
$52
-
Salmon*
slow poached, squash and yogurt curry, roasted squash, pickled turnip
$42
-
Snapper*
crispy whole snapper samke harra style, blistered tomato, cilantro
$85
-
Lamb Rack*
lamb fat confit potato, brown butter pomegranate emulsion, mint, lamb jus
$52
-
Pumpkin Kibbeh Tart
roasted pumpkin, burghul, spinach, pine nuts, spicy maple yogurt
$32
To Share
-
Porter House
Lebanese spiced bordelaise, cognac cream sauce
mp
-
Lamb Shank
Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus, roasted veg
$78
-
Branzino
4lbs, zaatar meunniere, fresh herb, lemon
mp
-
Mixed Grill*
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, lemon, toum duo, harissa
$82
-
Whole Organic Chicken
pickled chanterelle, greens, fried shallot
$76
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Classic Mezza
-
Hummus
chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil
$15
pinenuts $5
jalapeño $3
lamb confit $6
crab falafel $8
basterma $5
wild mushrooms $5
gluten free, vegan
-
Baba Ghannouj
eggplant, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate seeds
$15
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Labne
strained yogurt, olive oil, fresh mint, zaatar
$14
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Mouhamara
walnuts, sundried peppers, pomegranate molasses
$15
vegan
-
Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh*
steak tartare, burghul, onion, mint
$22
-
Fattoush
Lebanese garden salad, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette
$18
vegan
-
Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, tomato, burghul
$18
vegan
-
Chankleesh
feta cheese, onion, tomato, zaatar
$16
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Moussaka
ragout of roasted eggplant, tomato, garlic, old world spices
$16
gluten free, vegan
-
Warak Enab Bil Zeit
grape leaves, rice, tomato oil, parsley oil
$14
gluten free, vegan
-
Arnabeet Mekle
cauliflower, tahini labne, chili, mint
$16
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Mekanek
sautéed lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts
$18
-
Falafel
fried chickpea & fava beans croquettes
$14
gluten free, vegan
-
Kebab Kerez
lamb & beef meatballs, cherry sauce, kataifi, micro chives
$19
-
Beef Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef, pine nuts, onion, yogurt
$18
-
Swordfish Kibbeh
citrus spiced Atlantic swordfish with saffron, pine nut, sweet pepper, mermaid tahini
$22
Modern Mezza
Treasures of The Sea
-
Prawns
ezme, harissa, lemon, fresh herbs
$28
-
Hamachi Crudo*
fisherman’s spice cured Hamachi, chili, costal herbs
$30
-
Tuna Crudo*
pomegranate aguachile, ninja raddish, smoked jalapenos
$28
-
Octopus
potato confit, capers, Lebanese chimichurri
$30
-
King Crab
lemon harissa butter, cilantro
$120
Feast from The Grill
-
Wagyu Skewers
Australian wagyu, bosfair kosho, scallion
$28
truffle $30
caviar $25
uni $20
-
Duck Shawarma
confit duck, fig toum, pomegranate, bib lettuce, pita pillows
$28
Inspired by Tradition
-
Cashew Labne
vegan labne, olive oil, mint, zaatar
$15
gluten free, vegan
-
Manti
spiced lamb dumpling, Beirut adobo, labne, mint
$25
Harvest of The Earth
-
Beet Shawarma
spiced shaved beetroot, cashew labne, parsley, olive, crispy shallots in pita pillows
$24
gluten free, vegan
-
Brussels Sprouts
hung yogurt, fig jam, walnuts, grapes
$18
gluten free, vegetarian
-
Batata Harra
potato pavée, harissa, sea salt
$15
vegan
-
Carrots
labne, chili, pistachio dhukka
$18
gluten free, vegan
To Indulge
-
Duck
smoked magret, bharat escabeche, carrot, cherry gastric, almond
$52
-
Salmon*
slow poached, squash and yogurt curry, roasted squash, pickled turnip
$42
-
Snapper*
crispy whole snapper samke harra style, blistered tomato, cilantro
$85
-
Lamb Rack*
lamb fat confit potato, brown butter pomegranate emulsion, mint, lamb jus
$52
-
Pumpkin Kibbeh Tart
roasted pumpkin, burghul, spinach, pine nuts, spicy maple yogurt
$32
To Share
-
Porter House
Lebanese spiced bordelaise, cognac cream sauce
mp
-
Lamb Shank
Lebanese dirty rice, old world jus, roasted veg
$78
-
Branzino
4lbs, zaatar meunniere, fresh herb, lemon
mp
-
Mixed Grill*
chicken shish taouk, beef kebab, kafta, lamb chops, Lebanese salsa verde, lemon, toum duo, harissa
$82
-
Whole Organic Chicken
pickled chanterelle, greens, fried shallot
$76
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Dessert
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Knafe Bil Jibneh
inverted sweet cheese tart served with sesame pillows & orange blossom syrup
(serves two) $21
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Mixed Baklava
eggplant, tahini, olive oil
$12
gluten free
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Ilili Candy Bar (Not Available Tonight)
caramel fondant with sesame crunch & chocolate ice cream
$15
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Mouhalabiyeh
milk pudding with orange zest, orange blossom syrup & pistachio dust
$14
gluten free
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Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets (3 scoops)
$10
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Ice Cream
black sesame, Arabian milk
gluten free
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Sorbet
passionfruit, strawberry, lemon
gluten free, vegan
Coffee & Tea
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White Coffee
traditional Lebanese comforting cup of warm orange blossom essence
(caffeine free) $7
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Turkish Coffee
$7
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Afficionado Coffee
regular or decaf
drip $5
single $5
dbl espresso $8
cappuccino $7
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Specialty Hot Tea - Plain T
ceylon, chamomile, Earl Grey, green tea, mint
$7
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Fresh Mint Tea
$7