What a beautiful restaurant! We truly enjoyed our dinner at ilili DC!! based on other reviews we ordered the brussel sprouts, the octopus , the duck schwarma,and baba ghannouj, the lamb shank for the main dish and for dessert the candy bar, the Knafe bil Jibneh, and the mouhalabiyyeh. Everything was delicious and highly agreed with the recommendations. Was so good!!! And more importantly the staff was very accommodating and attentive!!! We will be back!!!
Mike Dolzer
It is literally flawless every time I’ve gone. The food is stunning, delicious and original. The staff is always fantastic. And they have one of the better brunch deals.
tani rah
Love this place, I went to this restaurant with a group of 8 and we order many different dishes so we could taste everything. I definitely recommend this place.
Els Holahan
I had a decent brunch here. I liked the vibe and they had lots of seating—it wasn’t too busy for a Saturday. The shakshuka was my favorite of the dishes and came with bread. It was a bit small though, with abut two eggs. Grandma’s toast was sort of a play on french toast but it was not my favorite; it had a sort of infused taste to it. The server was friendly and killed a pesty fly for us.
Cherif Meriam
Went to the restaurant with food allergies! Server was great. However kitchen wise they are not allergy safe I ordered what was recommended but I think it's a high cross contamination since I started itching. When I called then few hours after the visit they said they will investigate and call back but they never did. For that price I would never imagine this after visit service. Also I recommend you use a fryer exclusively for vegans it is really worth it if you are pricing your items high you should accommodate 😇 food was yummy but not worth what I experienced
Maha Smith
Food, ambience, service.. Perfect!!! I will definitely go back. Saul's service was the best. We had the Lebanese journey and it was so delicious. The Lamb is the best that I have had.
Alana Bogard
Picture perfect with all the perks. The food and cocktails are delicious and look excellent and it’s a comfortable space to indulge and chat. Our server Bogdana was incredible, she was very attentive and helped us make decisions as we went. The cocktail she recommended to me was extremely well made and tasty and she explained everything in an informative and delicious way that made me want to come back time and time again!! Would recommend to anyone and would even say ask for her!!
Jerry Smith
Ilili…Ilili…where do I start. I walked in and was greeted warmly by the host who sat me while I waited for my gorgeous date to join me. The indoor garden was lovely and the ambiance was top notch, however I did notice that the seating was a little cramped. The two top I reserved was DIRECTLY next to another table of guests who were less than a foot from us. While I waited for my smoke show of a date to arrive I was greeted by a staff member who asked if I’d like bottled or tap water. I asked for tap water and she quickly returned with a refreshing carafe of water and informed me my server would be with me shortly. In the 5 minutes before my date arrived the server asked 2-3 times if I wanted anything other than tap water. After our meal was over and I asked for the check out server was visibly upset that we did not spend more money even though we ordered an appetizer and two entrees. He zestily asked “No dessert are you sure?” In an audibly frustrated tone. Talk about low emotional intelligence! Although the rest of the staff was welcoming our server clearly wasn’t interested in our business unless we ran up an exorbitantly large check.
Once I arrived, the server asked my handsome date and I if we’d like to order anything else to drink about 2 more times. Not only did he pressure us to order a drink, he also took the same approach with dessert and was sassy with us when we declined. Including the ‘tude, it was an 8/10 experience. The sass added the spice we needed, but not everyone is onboard with that type of service at such a fine establishment. Would recommend to proceed with caution ⚠️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Duck Shawarma
Y.C. Wu
We came here for a weekend lunch, and the experience was really good. We enjoyed the food and the beautiful interior decoration the most. The location is also great for people who want to explore the Wharf area. It’s slightly on the pricier side, but it’s a nice restaurant. We would love to come back.
Parking: There are some private parking on SpotHero that can be reserved in advance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus Baba Ghannouj, Duck Shawarma, Mixed Grill Platter
Such a beautiful restaurant! Amazing service and brunch was exceptional. Can't wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Shawarma
Spencer Jacobs
No negative notes! All dishes were well balanced and the fresh bread is fantastic. Service was very quick and all staff were supremely friendly. Thank you Munkhijn and team for a fantastic evening. Looking forward to next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karim Jarjour
I wrote a lot of reviews but ILILI made me speechless! From where should I start ? The artistic interior design that will blow your mind, the mixtures between the east and the west to the fine dining food experience, to the great service and friendly staff, to the location and surroundings of the restaurant. Coming from the middle east i visited many Mediterranean restaurants but i can assure you that this one sets another high levels. Keep it up ILILI ❤️ make us proud ❤️ and yes you absolutely have the best Hemmos in America
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taeilorae Levell-Young
Went to this restaurant with my best friend to celebrate her birthday with a group of people and honestly they did not disappoint. I had to try their lamb to test to see if they were really poppin… and honestly it was so good 🔥 also, the atmosphere felt really lively in there and the decor was really cute and of course we got a picture at the fountain.
I highly recommend this Lebanese restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Make sure to try the lamb dish – it’s perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. A must-visit for Lebanese food lovers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus Baba Ghannouj, Lamb Shank
What a beautiful restaurant! We truly enjoyed our dinner at ilili DC!! based on other reviews we ordered the brussel sprouts, the octopus , the duck schwarma,and baba ghannouj, the lamb shank for the main dish and for dessert the candy bar, the Knafe bil Jibneh, and the mouhalabiyyeh. Everything was delicious and highly agreed with the recommendations. Was so good!!! And more importantly the staff was very accommodating and attentive!!! We will be back!!!
It is literally flawless every time I’ve gone. The food is stunning, delicious and original. The staff is always fantastic. And they have one of the better brunch deals.
Love this place, I went to this restaurant with a group of 8 and we order many different dishes so we could taste everything. I definitely recommend this place.
I had a decent brunch here. I liked the vibe and they had lots of seating—it wasn’t too busy for a Saturday. The shakshuka was my favorite of the dishes and came with bread. It was a bit small though, with abut two eggs. Grandma’s toast was sort of a play on french toast but it was not my favorite; it had a sort of infused taste to it. The server was friendly and killed a pesty fly for us.
Went to the restaurant with food allergies! Server was great. However kitchen wise they are not allergy safe I ordered what was recommended but I think it's a high cross contamination since I started itching. When I called then few hours after the visit they said they will investigate and call back but they never did. For that price I would never imagine this after visit service. Also I recommend you use a fryer exclusively for vegans it is really worth it if you are pricing your items high you should accommodate 😇 food was yummy but not worth what I experienced
Food, ambience, service.. Perfect!!! I will definitely go back. Saul's service was the best. We had the Lebanese journey and it was so delicious. The Lamb is the best that I have had.
Picture perfect with all the perks. The food and cocktails are delicious and look excellent and it’s a comfortable space to indulge and chat. Our server Bogdana was incredible, she was very attentive and helped us make decisions as we went. The cocktail she recommended to me was extremely well made and tasty and she explained everything in an informative and delicious way that made me want to come back time and time again!! Would recommend to anyone and would even say ask for her!!
Ilili…Ilili…where do I start. I walked in and was greeted warmly by the host who sat me while I waited for my gorgeous date to join me. The indoor garden was lovely and the ambiance was top notch, however I did notice that the seating was a little cramped. The two top I reserved was DIRECTLY next to another table of guests who were less than a foot from us. While I waited for my smoke show of a date to arrive I was greeted by a staff member who asked if I’d like bottled or tap water. I asked for tap water and she quickly returned with a refreshing carafe of water and informed me my server would be with me shortly. In the 5 minutes before my date arrived the server asked 2-3 times if I wanted anything other than tap water. After our meal was over and I asked for the check out server was visibly upset that we did not spend more money even though we ordered an appetizer and two entrees. He zestily asked “No dessert are you sure?” In an audibly frustrated tone. Talk about low emotional intelligence! Although the rest of the staff was welcoming our server clearly wasn’t interested in our business unless we ran up an exorbitantly large check.
Once I arrived, the server asked my handsome date and I if we’d like to order anything else to drink about 2 more times. Not only did he pressure us to order a drink, he also took the same approach with dessert and was sassy with us when we declined. Including the ‘tude, it was an 8/10 experience. The sass added the spice we needed, but not everyone is onboard with that type of service at such a fine establishment. Would recommend to proceed with caution ⚠️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Duck Shawarma
We came here for a weekend lunch, and the experience was really good. We enjoyed the food and the beautiful interior decoration the most. The location is also great for people who want to explore the Wharf area. It’s slightly on the pricier side, but it’s a nice restaurant. We would love to come back.
Parking: There are some private parking on SpotHero that can be reserved in advance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus Baba Ghannouj, Duck Shawarma, Mixed Grill Platter
Expensive but super fun and entertaining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Such a beautiful restaurant! Amazing service and brunch was exceptional. Can't wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Shawarma
No negative notes! All dishes were well balanced and the fresh bread is fantastic. Service was very quick and all staff were supremely friendly. Thank you Munkhijn and team for a fantastic evening. Looking forward to next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wrote a lot of reviews but ILILI made me speechless! From where should I start ? The artistic interior design that will blow your mind, the mixtures between the east and the west to the fine dining food experience, to the great service and friendly staff, to the location and surroundings of the restaurant. Coming from the middle east i visited many Mediterranean restaurants but i can assure you that this one sets another high levels. Keep it up ILILI ❤️ make us proud ❤️ and yes you absolutely have the best Hemmos in America
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to this restaurant with my best friend to celebrate her birthday with a group of people and honestly they did not disappoint. I had to try their lamb to test to see if they were really poppin… and honestly it was so good 🔥 also, the atmosphere felt really lively in there and the decor was really cute and of course we got a picture at the fountain.
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kunafa, Brussels Sprouts, Hummus Baba Ghannouj, Mixed Grill Platter, Lamb Chops, Batata Harra
I highly recommend this Lebanese restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Make sure to try the lamb dish – it’s perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. A must-visit for Lebanese food lovers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus Baba Ghannouj, Lamb Shank
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