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Midtown | NYC

Hours & Location

157 East 53rd Street,
New York, NY 10022
646-653-0330
lexcontact@ililirestaurants.com

157 East 53rd Street
[53rd Street, btwn 3rd Avenue and Lexington Avenue]

Telephone: 646-653-0330

Dinner:
Monday to Saturday 5.00pm - 10.00pm

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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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

  • Raheb

    eggplant, garlic toum, tomato, parsley, lemon

    $17

    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

  • Snapper Crudo*

    fisherman ’s spice cured snapper, chili, costal herbs

    $26

  • Tuna Crudo*

    citrus caviar, Seville orange, Serrano

    $28

  • Octopus

    black baba ghanouj, preserved lemon, chili, croquettes

    $30

  • King Crab

    lemon harissa butter, cilantro

    $45

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, chili paste, 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 potato pavé, brown butter pomegranate emulsion, mint

    $52

  • Pumpkin Kibbeh Tart

    roasted pumpkin, burghul, spinach, pine nuts, spicy maple yogurt

    $32

  • Calamari Mahshi

    smoked tomato butter, white bean, dirty rice stuffed hoods with olive, while thyme, sumac

    $42

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

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Dessert

  • Knafe Bil Jibneh

    inverted sweet cheese tart served with sesame pillows & orange blossom syrup

    (serves two) $21

  • Mixed Baklava

    eggplant, tahini, olive oil

    $12

    gluten free

  • Ilili Candy Bar (Not Available Tonight)

    caramel fondant with sesame crunch & chocolate ice cream

    $15

  • Mouhalabiyeh

    milk pudding with orange zest, orange blossom syrup & pistachio dust

    $14

    gluten free

  • Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets (3 scoops)

    $10

  • Ice Cream

    black sesame / Arabian milk

    gluten free

  • Sorbet

    passionfruit / strawberry / lemon

    gluten free, vegan

Coffee & Tea

  • White Coffee

    traditional Lebanese comforting cup of warm orange blossom essence

    (caffeine free) $7

  • Turkish Coffee

    $7

  • Afficionado Coffee

    regular or decaf

    drip $5

    single $5

    dbl espresso $8

    cappuccino $7

  • Specialty Hot Tea - Plain T

    ceylon / chamomile / Earl Grey / green tea / mint

    $7

  • Fresh Mint Tea

    $7

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