One of the most important and special finds in NYC ever!!! Elegant but casual, hip but not trendy, a true mix of folks enjoying insanely good cocktails and some of the most creative and fulfilling food around. High End Lebanese with a Mediterranean fusion. The Duck Shwarma hand rolls, Brussel Sprouts with garlic whip and walnuts and the warm eggplant are just three of the deliciousness one can choose to share. The menu is large but not intimidating. Everything is shareable!!! Pace yourself cuz it’s easy to over do it! Do not, I repeat, Do Not miss dessert!!! The«Candy Bar» and fried cheese with rose water syrup are both awesome! Just come! Be sure to call for a rezee! Enjoy There is something for everyone and it’s great for vegetarians or pecscatarians!!! Great 30+singles scene too
Brian P.
Tu valoración: 4 Queens, NY
Good Mediterranean food is easy to come by in the city; Great Mediterranean food however is a diamond in the rough. Ilili definitely falls in the latter category, and I have to say it is worth what you pay for. The brilliant entry and double heighted dining room makes for quite a special atmosphere, adding on to the Ilili experience. The brunch menu offers a variety of authentic Mediterranean and North African classic dishes, like the Chakchouka & Kashkaval Eggs, and Manouche. The Hommus, Baba Gannouj, and Tabbouleh are really simple and fresh yet super tasty. I also recommend the Brussel Sprouts, and the Arnabeet Mekle(Cauliflower with Tahini). For dinner, the Duck Shawarma and Mekanek are really good choices. For a side option, you definitely have to try the Moussaka, and the Burrata, although I prefer the honey on the side. Ilili might be a bit pricey, but if you’re lookin for quality and authentic Mediterranean food with an ambient restaurant setting, look no further.
Jagdeep S.
Tu valoración: 5 Mount Vernon, NY
This place is amazing. Went during restaurant week and out of all the places I went to during, this is the one I would come back to. Started off with the hummus and phoenician fries, both were seasoned perfectly and the presentation was spot on. Really hard to make these dishes look fancy but they did a great job. For the main dish, had the special which I honestly don’t remember the details of but it had to be one of the best sandwiches with bacon I’ve had. Super juicy and tender, with plenty of flavors. Service was great, atmosphere even better. Really great experince.
T N.
Tu valoración: 5 Oakland Gardens, Queens, NY
My gf and I spontaneously came here for dinner and it happened they have the restaurant week menu. Everything was excellent. This is my second time trying this restaurant and I first gave it a 4 stars, but… We came again with 2 friends and the service was excellent! Now i am giving 5 stars. The Burrata — you must try. MUST! Love their unisex bathroom too. Grill chicken was amazing.
Ashish D.
Tu valoración: 4 Manhattan, NY
Tried their restaurant week menu for lunch. I think they were the only restaurant I tried that had a supplemental fee on almost everything I wanted to order. We started with the labne and the mousakka. Mousakka was amazing, some of the best I have ever had. The labne was really creamy and flavorful. The pita bread was baked in house and was fresh. We also had lemonade which was too sweet. For main course I had the salmon and my friend had lamb burger, both were well prepared and really tasty. For dessert I had something called the Ashta, which was clotted cream with berries and they serve all their desserts with a rose water syrup. But the best thing I ate at lunch was their kanafeh, they bake it fresh, it takes some time after you order but it’s so worth the wait. I think they are upgrading their décor, I saw huge curtain like fabric hanging on the walls in their lobby. But I didn’t see or hear anyone working while I ate there. The service was good and pretty friendly. I think for a place that charges as much as Ilili does they can easily up their game in terms of décor, but the food is great.
Anita J.
Tu valoración: 5 Englewood Cliffs, NJ
I started coming here in 2007 and I still love it. We bring guests here often. Recently I had the opportunity to even try brunch and it was delicious as well. We tend to order so the table can share: Hummus Muhamarra(sp?) Falafel Beets Brussels Sprouts And typically some meat choice either chicken or lamb depending our mood. At brunch I had the lamb burger as it was amazing came with a side that was shareable for the table as well as a mimosa and coffee for $ 27! Will keep coming back here.
Cynthia T.
Tu valoración: 5 Brooklyn, NY
Went to eat here with my boyfriend as an early Valentine’s Day meal for lunch. Ambience is very cozy with music playing. Décor is neat with all the mirrors. We had three appetizers and the Mixed Grill as the entrée. For dessert we shared the Candy Bar. The meal was amazing and service was great. The Mixed Grilled consisted of chicken, beef, lamb and koffte. Will definitely return here again to try their other menu items!
Cindy K.
Tu valoración: 4 Bloomfield, NJ
Have heard so much great things about ilili and finally got the chance to try it out. My girlfriends and I came for Restaurant Week and we were so pleasantly surprised and delighted. The restaurant week menu was a choice of 2 appetizers, 1 main entrée and 1 dessert. With 4 people, we selected different items each and shared so basically had a wonderful sampling of everything. Highlights of our experience: Ambiance — very chic and trendy but also cozy. A great place for a dinner with close friends or a date night. Food — absolutely incredible! Everything was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. My favorite dishes had to be the cauliflower appetizer and the brussell sprouts side dish. The dishes are all small plates so its best to order a bunch of different things and share family style so you can taste everything. Service — unfortunately I wasn’t that impressed with service which is why I couldn’t give them a full 5 stars. Our waitress wasn’t very friendly nor personable and was a little pushy to clear our plates. I assume its because of restaurant week and they were trying to get us to move along our dinner faster so they could seat other parties but it just felt like she was trying to rush us. All in all though, was a very wonderful experience. Definitely will come back again!
Moiz A.
Tu valoración: 4 Staten Island, NY
Meatball kafta had an unusual sweet and tangy taste to it, something different and highly recommended… Great ambience! Worth the visit.
Justina E.
Tu valoración: 5 Brooklyn, NY
Definitely coming back here for brunch! I trekked through the winter storm Jonas to eat with a friend who was visiting– despite the horrible weather conditions, the waitstaff were incredibly polite and courteous. The brunch prix fixe menu lets you have two drinks, a main dish, and a side. For $ 28 in NYC, I think this has one of the better brunch values. The lamb burger is definitely amazing– the melted feta and pickles take the cake. I’m a huge fan of the roasted beet side dish– the Aleppo honey butter just made it perfect. The sausages were a tad too salty, but they give you a basket of pita, so you can dip it in the grease and use it to balance the saltiness of the meats.
Helene C.
Tu valoración: 5 Jackson Heights, NY
I have been to several restaurants that serves hummus and this is by far my favorite place in town for it. Hommus: chick pea purée, tahini, lemon, olive oil. I believe their hommus is made to order, because it’s served at room temperature. It’s just more pleasant to eat than cold ones. It’s also drenched in good olive oil. Warm Eggplant: tomato, scallions, tamarind molasses. It’s more interesting than the baba ghannouj because the eggplants are warm and the molasses makes it a sweet dish. Phoenician Fries: sumac, parsley, garlic whip. I really like these fries with the aioli! They came out piping hot. Whenever I want some fresh made hommus, I like to come to this place. I don’t need the bread, I simply like to order 3 plates of mezza and eat them by the spoon.
Ali A.
Tu valoración: 3 Manhattan, NY
We went for dinner around 7pm. The place was quite full. Ilili has good ambiance with cool bar area and good music. We took prix fixe $ 38 menu — Hummus and Fattoush, followed by Shish Taouk and a dessert. Overall the food was not bad but not phenomenal either. Hummus could have had a bit more kick and Shish Taouk could have had a bit more character. I was slightly disappointed by Shish Taouk. I have eaten Lebanese food at dozens of restaurants around the world; I think Ilili can do a bit better.
Rachel K.
Tu valoración: 2 New York, NY
It’s unfortunate but true! I was really looking forward to eating here and alas, a bit disappointed. There were of course shinning creations, like the gnocchi with a tomato eggplant ragu– the ragu was delicious, the semolina gnocchi has like biting into a ball of semolina flour, too bland and not transformed. The jalepeno hommus was quite tasty as well but again, that should not be what determines the quality of an upscale restaurant. The meal was in my opinion, basic at best, and i’m not in a hurry to go back.
Elaine H.
Tu valoración: 4 Manhattan, NY
My first restaurant week menu coming into the new year. Picked Ilili because I do not have to worry about eating unhealthily even if I go wild during the night(cannot go too wild anyway given the limited amount of RW course set up). At Ilili, you first choose from two appetizers(as opposed to one), followed by a main dish, and eventually the dessert. My friend and I were basically sharing everything — hummus, garlic eggplant, falafel and the marinated chicken liver. Like the eggplant the most as it was refreshing; chicken liver was a bit disappointing… Both the chicken and lamb chop were fantastic, juicy! I opted for the vanilla panna cotta for dessert. Thanks to the sour raspberry on top, it was not too sweet. Service was for sure a minus point here — cannot blame them as we all sort of understand how RW could mess up the whole thing. My suggestion would be to visit Ilili during a normal hour and see how well it goes. Took away one star here and look forward to adding it back.
Ruchi M.
Tu valoración: 4 San Francisco, CA
BFF, late night dinner/snack, wonderful food and a spectacular ambiance. This place is really beautiful, kind of like a hotel lobby that you want to hang out in. It has a lot of nooks and crannies for cute tables. We had the chicken kebabs and hummus and some drinks — would definitely go back.
Hue L.
Tu valoración: 5 New York, NY
I absolutely love this place. Took my BF here and initially he as to as excited as I was because Lebanese cuisine has never been on the top of our favorites list. Boy did ilili change our minds!!! I was blown away. Very quaint area, perfect for a date. We had some crackers that came with yogurt cheese… Complimentary but it was really good. We ordered the spiced humus with shrimp… Best humus I’ve ever had. Then came the Brussels sprouts… OMGGGGGGGETTHEBRUSSELSSPROUTS… I definitely am a Brussels sprouts fanatic but this took me by surprise– the sauce and how tender the Brussels sprouts were! Then came the main dish — the mixed grill with vegetables. It came with a little of every kind of meat. It was amazingggggg!!! The lamp was so tender and flavorful, my BF would close his eyes on every bite so cute! Overall, the check didn’t break the bank either. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in NYC, LOVEDIT!!! Will definitely come back!
Stephen F.
Tu valoración: 4 New York, NY
Never have I ever… had such an easy experience booking a table for 10 people. No minimums, no credit card hold. That was the beginning of my great experience at ilili. Translation: great for groups! We were seated promptly when the full group arrived and our server immediately took drink orders, while we explored the menu, which could be a bit overwhelming, as in most Mediterranean restaurants. There are a ton of small dishes and it’s hard to decide how many you might need while grappling with the decision on main dishes, some of which were quite pricey. My recommendation is the order 2 – 3 smaller plates per person and then share main dishes. All the taste, wonder and Lebanese flair are found in the assortment of appetizers. We loved everything we tried. Top favorites were the dander greens and tabbouleh and green lentils. They have an extensive wine list, from around the word, including Lebanese wines. Speciality cocktails and traditional Lebanese liquor also available. Be careful when ordering dessert. Lebanese ice cream is quite different than what we are used to in America, or even from traditional Italian gelato. It left a little bit of disappointment at the end of our excellent meal. However, some of the other desserts like chocolate soufflé and candy bar were delicious. Wish I knew what was in the building before the restaurant, as the space is quite unique looking. There was a lot of wood paneling and glass. It felt grand, but subtle. Huge ceiling heights with 3 long, but wide, rectangular rooms, separated by wood panel walls with sporadic glass windows. There was an upstairs as well, but the stairs seemed hidden in the walls, except for some glass panel openings. As spacious as the restaurant is, one side of our table was directly against another, so it was difficult to get in and out. Perhaps because of our large group. I recommend trying ilili. With wine and dessert, expect to spend $ 75 – 100 per person. You can cut down that cost by ordering more appetizers and sharing main courses.
Diane W.
Tu valoración: 5 Manhattan, NY
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city — solid 4.5 stars. My boyfriend took me here yesterday to celebrate my birthday. I’d been here almost five years before, and always talked about how much I loved it and I was so glad for the opportunity to eat here again. I love the ambience of the restaurant — it’s dark, classy, but with a young and modern vibe. The main room has a lot of bigger tables for groups. We were seated in a quieter room to the side, with lots of tables for two for a more intimate atmosphere. Food is very good. They provide free crackers with a super creamy and thick labne yogurt dip. The menu has a large selection of small plates and a few entrees. We ordered four small plates and one entrée to share. Muhamarra — decent, though my least favorite of the bunch. I expected it to be creamier and more hummus-like. Instead it was very thick and more sweet than expected. Brussels sprouts — really delicious. The sprouts are super caramelized and tender, buried underneath a tangy yogurt sauce, walnuts, and grapes. Loved this one. Mujadara croquettes — also decent. Comes with two really big lentil croquettes. The first few bites were delicious, but the taste does get a little old after that. We were deciding between this and the phonecian fries, and I kind of wish we got the fries instead. Octopus — SOO good. I really loved how tender and juicy the octopus was. The generous pieces of octopus sat atop a bed of lamb bacon(ugh I think this made the dish), chickpeas, and eggplant. Would order again. Lamb chops — excellent entrée. Lamb was very flavorful and tender, with the perfect ratio of fat to lean meat. The tomatoes and sauce that came with it were actually really good and memorable too. We didn’t get dessert this time, but at my previous visit I got the ilili candy bar. To this day, I remember how delicious it was. Definitely give this place a try if you’re ever in Flatiron — it’s truly a gem!
Morgan B.
Tu valoración: 4 New York, NY
Came here for a work lunch and they offer a large variety of options. They also offer a great valued prixe-fix meal for lunch. The warm eggplant and crispy brussel sprouts are always a hit. I had the shrimp chopped salad and it was a perfect lunch portion. Service had food timed at a very odd delivery time — he should have requested how the table wanted everything, but alas, we will have to inform him next time. Scene was quite for lunch, but I know it picks up for dinner. Recommend
Maria G.
Tu valoración: 3 New York, NY
More like 3.5 stars. I tried the followings during my recent weekday lunch visit: Brussels sprouts — $ 15, super tasty but pricey for its portion. The grapes make an interesting combo Riz — $ 10, pretty damn expensive even though it is flavorful Arnabeet Mekle(cauliflower) — $ 14, the sauce is just okay to me, but the cauliflower alone taste great Kafta — $ 22, for about 4 pieces of meat, the price is way too steep Everything was somewhat above average but it was difficult to justify the portion size with its price tag. I guess you are paying for the ambiance. Service was very unmemorable for a $$$ restaurant. I came here on a weekday for lunch without a reservation and was able to be seated immediately. Clean unisex bathroom in the back.
Syyu C.
Tu valoración: 3 Manhattan, NY
Ilili is highly rated on both Unilocal and trip advisor so my expectations coming in were high for«amazing Lebanese food». The space in the restaurant is beautiful — modern and chic with a clean layout. Atmosphere is busy without it feeling too crowded. There was no denying the food was good — all the unique ingredients came together well and very balanced — making the dishes extremely flavorful and tasty. But I wasn’t entirely«blown away». That was probably due to the high expectations prior to coming in. We ordered the Duck Shawarmas($ 20), Kafta — spiced ground beef and lamb($ 23), Brussel sprouts($ 15.50), and the Phoenecian fries($ 12) for two people and it was a good amount of food. The Duck Shawarma was new and interesting and the Brussel sprouts were unique. I’ve never paid that much for a side of Brussel sprouts, but it was definitely the highlight. They were sweet — soaked in mint yogurt topped with grapes, figs, and walnuts. All the dishes were great to try once, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to try them again, especially how pricey everything is for small plates — hence 3.5 stars. Reservations are recommended as it is extremely busy at night.
Daniela L.
Tu valoración: 5 New York, NY
For the longest time, I had been looking for the perfect opportunity to eat at ilili. I’m happy to say that when I finally did, it completely met all of my expectations. I made a reservation and arrived early, so we checked in and waited in the fancy lounge/bar area for a bit and observed our surroundings. The interior is beautiful and modern-looking, and the dining room is illuminated by candles in the evening. There are two ways to approach dinner at ilili. You can choose a couple of small plates(mezze) to start, followed by a main plate for each person; alternatively, you can select a bunch of mezze to share with the table as your primary dish. The latter appears to be the more popular decision, and I later learned that mezze are often served as the main meal in Lebanon. There are so many enticing options on the cold and hot mezza sections of the menu that I couldn’t pass up in favor of a main plate, so we limited our order to the small plates. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about hummus before. ilili’s hommus($ 9.50) is pretty standard in terms of ingredients, with only chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, and olive oil. And yet, it’s some of the best that I’ve ever tasted. It’s even better when paired with warm pita bread, which is light and fluffy in texture, and replaced with a fresh basket each time a new dish is brought to the table. The arnabeet mekle($ 14), a hot mezza consisting of cauliflower, tahini labne, chili, and mint, was well-balanced in flavor, but a little overpriced in my opinion, as it only contains a few cauliflower florets and a ton of tahini labne. The true showstopper is the warm eggplant($ 14), a status attributed to the amazing tamarind molasses. Honestly, I would be satisfied just eating a entrée-sized dish of this eggplant. Regardless of the other mezzes you choose, make sure you order this one. My boyfriend also tried the duck shawarma($ 20) — he liked it a lot, but I can’t speak to its taste. Will I be back to ilili in the future? You can count on it(and the eggplant too).
Sara H.
Tu valoración: 5 Piscataway Township, NJ
I dined in with my family on a thanksgiving day. In accordance with Thanksgiving theme, the meal portion was gigantic. I was thankful not only for the humongous amount of food but also for the absolutely delightful meal. The foods were very exotic, interesting and special. We ordered shrimp hummus, sour cherry tabouli and feta tomatoe cheese dip for appetizers, turkey with raisin stuffings, sweet potato mash, classic potatoe mash, brussel sprouts with walnut and yogurt, and halibut. For dessert, we had apple pie and bread pudding with pumpkin sauce. The cheese tart with orange syrup was exoticly amazing. I never had associated hummus with shrimp; however, ilili’s shrimp hummus was to die for. Shrimp was very fresh, and went very well with the cheak peas. I wouls definitely go for shrimp hummus again next time when I visit. Overall, it was a very nice experience.
Vanessa R.
Tu valoración: 4 Bentonville, AR
My group and I were looking for a gem of a Lebanese restaurant, because where we’re from, we don’t have any food like that! So we were given ilili as an option, and we quickly decided to take the plunge and check it out. We had a group of five people that made reservations on a Wednesday night for dinner. We got a 7:15 time slot right away when we called, so thankfully that was seamless. So we called an Über and were on our way! When we arrived, they quickly seated us and gave us menus, drinks and waters. We all looked at the menus, and I think everyone of us had crossed eyes, because we had no idea what we were looking at– except the one in our group who was married to someone from Lebanon– now that was convenient! So he talked us through some dishes, and ordered food for the group. When our first round of courses came out, they were mainly dips and sauces that you dipped the amazing pita bread into. This round of food was amazing. The sauces were flavorful, tangy, and just downright great! With the second round, we received some more hardy dishes, which still included more pita bread– winning! Lastly, the third full course was the meats! The chicken was probably the best I’ve ever had– wow. There was also this raw beef that was my absolute favorite of the night. I could eat that stuff all day! Delicious. Also, there was this orange creamy garlic spread that was epic. If I could just eat that raw beef smothered with that orange sauce, I could die happy. We also ordered some desserts which were good, but nothing to write home about. So the overall experience that we had was great. The service was fantastic, the staff was attentive and our drinks were always filled. The bathrooms are interesting as well, as the bathroom is unisex and each toilet has its own little room with a sink– pretty cool, honestly! This restaurant loses a star because they wouldn’t work with our group and split a check. We were a group that consisted of people from two different companies, and we each needed to have separate checks, but they wouldn’t do that for us– only one check per table the waitress said. So if you need to split checks, you may want to consider going somewhere else. But if you want great food at an medium price point, then give this place a chance– I loved it, even if it was a 3.5 hour experience.
Paul H.
Tu valoración: 5 Manhattan, NY
Summary: I rarely find myself in this neighborhood. But perhaps I’ll come more often? This is a great Lebanese place with fantastic food, service, and décor. Highly recommended! Atmosphere: Huge place with very interesting boxy décor. The bathrooms were very clean and had actual cloth towels, fantastic! Food: We got the kafta which consisted of 4 decent sized skewers with a garlic sauce and pita. The meat tasted very fresh and well spiced. I’m usually not a fan of brussel sprouts but my girlfriend insisted and this dish absolutely stole the show. The usually bland sprouts sprang to life in the spices and grapes with walnuts. So glad we got these. Drinks: We got a jasmine infused mint tea which was very tasty. It was light and satisfying. Service: Here’s where this place shines. Our server, Alexander, was absolutely exquisite. Whatever this place is paying him, it’s not nearly enough. He was very warm, friendly, and had fantastic recommendations. Super funny to boot. He was very attentive without being overbearing. 5 stars!
Dee M.
Tu valoración: 4 Austin, TX
What can I say… dinner was okay. I ate at the bar. The waiters/tenders were quick to take my order and check on me. They were friendly and provided good suggestions. The atmosphere was elegant and moody. The food selection wasn’t super extensive and the food was flavorful, but definitely Americanized. I thought it was good, but definitely not super authentic and it was not inexpensive.
Fazeela S.
Tu valoración: 5 Brooklyn, NY
Fun with Taufiq was the theme of my last ilili adventure(Taufiq was our server). My older sis and her BFF were in town for BFF’s 40th Birthday… I suggested we go to ilili before Broadway– *very* NY — sophisticate, interesting and the type of cuisine they would not easily find in Durham, NC or Buffalo, NY. Soooo Taufiq introduced us to Arak. An anis lebanese apéritif that is drank *before* the meal to aid in digestion and relaxation(think of a much less potent version of absinthe, ouzo or sambuca). He gave us samples and discussed how the arak comes out clear, but due to the oil, it has to be mixed with water in order to drink it… We then ordered a smorgasborg of mezes… many of which I discussed in my last review. Here are the highlights of NEW items that I had not tried before: 1) Amuse-Bouche of Labne with Honey and Zaatar: I didn’t get an amuse-bouche last time… we are not sure if they gave this to us since Taufiq new I was a Unilocal-er or if it typically comes free w/all meals. BUT, it was delicious. The zaatar and honey added a complexity that I have never tasted with labne. and the spiced crackers were delish. Note: this specific lane dish is not on the menu. 2) Fattoush Salad: This was the birthday girls favorite item. She ADORED the dressing that was full of fresh lemon and sumac. I liked it, glad we ordered it, but was not my favorite(Horus Café on A still has my fave Fattoush in NY). 3) Phoenician Fries: Don’t think just order! Seriously. Everything about these fries, from the freshness, the spices, the dip… incredible. 4) Warm Eggplant: WHAT? «This tastes like a hamburger», said my sister. I said, «Wow, this is eggplant jerky. I never knew something like this existed». So we asked the server, who in turn asked a colleague to explain HOW they make this dish. It starts with dehydrating the eggplant for a few days, then soaking it in a tamarind sauce, then smoking it… then drying it. then putting it on a plate for it to become one of those«things that makes you go hmmm». If you are vegetarian, I highly suggest this… who knew? 5) Knafeh: Taufiq insisted that we order this…(I really wanted to try the candy bar dessert… or even the baklava again, but he said we *had* to get this). It came out and was good, as the orange blossom sauce made it interesting… but it was not outstanding. For OUTSTANDINGKNAFEH you just must go to Tanoureen in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. I think ilili’s Baklava is stand-out and should be ordered over the knafeh, if you want a traditional dessert…
Shab A.
Tu valoración: 5 Manhattan, NY
Must try’s: Fried brussel sprouts salad Babaganush Phoenician fries Eggplant Incredible ambience! Loved coming here with girlfriends. We shared everything and food was incredible!
Alexandra L.
Tu valoración: 4 Manhattan, NY
The Quick: Gorgeous restaurant that features exotic options and a variety of flavors to delight the tastebuds. Generous appetizer portions, accommodating service. Pricey; perfect for restaurant week. 4+ stars. The Details: The flavor profile is like nothing I’ve experienced. So many different spices and herbs, everything was delicious. It is an amazing choice for restaurant week because you get two large appetizers, entrée, and dessert. You will likely enjoy the apps family style. The cauliflower is outrageously addicting. I also recommend getting an order of the duck schwarma to split between four people as an appetizer(they cut it evenly for you). The steak tartare was very mild and unimpressive; there are better options available. Overall, everything was a treat. The Damage: Restaurant week $ 38, plus recommend splitting $ 19 duck schwarma as appetizer between 4 people if possible.
Helen D.
Tu valoración: 3 Oakland Gardens, NY
ilili has been on my to-eat list for quite a while and I’m happy I was finally able to come for Restaurant Week. It was nice, but I wasn’t blown away. The first floor is beautiful and I want to come back just to sit on the comfy couches near the bar. Unfortunately, my boyfriend and I were led upstairs and squeezed in between 2 other tables while there were plenty of empty tables around. I was ticked off, but I chalked that up to us using the RW menu. Meh. Anyway, the food was pretty good. RW offers a great value of 2 appetizers, along with an entrée and dessert. We got to sample plenty of food and were full before the entrees even came out! For appetizers, we tried the burrata(tasted just like mozzarella, the cream inside didn’t add anything; not worth the $ 6 supplemental charge), falafel squares, moussaka(served cold; didn’t like it), and kebab kerez(lamb and beef meatballs with cherry sauce; twas very good!) The Phoenician fries weren’t on the RW menu but it looked so delicious I had to get it. They were so flavorful and was paired with delicious garlic dip. I’m going to make a bold statement here and say they were the best fries I’ve ever had! For entrees, we shared lamb makloubeh and diver scallops. The lamb was tender, but too earthy/bitter for my liking. The diver scallops were done perfectly though, definitely worth the $ 6 supplement. For dessert, we had the ilili candy bar and ashta(clotted cream with rosewater syrup). The candy bar was nothing special but I fell in love with the ashta! The cream itself is bland, but it pairs amazingly with the sweet rosewater. If I can have one of those every night with a cup of tea, I’m a happy camper.
Céline L.
Tu valoración: 2 Westport, États-Unis
We were sat upstairs under the AC in it was cold, we asked the hostess to either change our table or to make something with the AC. However, she left and we never saw her again and nothing was done! About the food… I would say its good but nothing amazing. Service ok.