ilili Restaurant Menu
Welcome to ilili Restaurant, where Mediterranean cuisine meets modern Lebanese twists. Located in Washington, DC, ilili offers a trendy and upscale dining experience with options for outdoor seating and delivery. The menu features a wide range of options, from classic hummus and pita bread to the crispy Hot Kibbeh and flavorful Mixed Grill. Customers rave about the impeccable service and attention to detail, with standout dishes like the Duck Shawarma and Octopus receiving high praise. The ambiance is described as classy and romantic, making it a perfect spot for a date night or special celebration. With a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, ilili caters to diverse dietary preferences while delivering exceptional flavors and presentation. For a truly unforgettable dining experience, ilili Restaurant is a must-visit.
Cold Mezza
Baba Ghannouj
eggplant / tahini / olive oil
Beetroot
Chankleesh
feta cheese / onions / tomato / zaatar
Fattoush
lebanese garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette
Hummus
chickpea pure / tahini / lemon / olive oil
Kabis
Home Made Pickles
Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh
steak tartare / burghul / onion / mint / crudits of onions / jalapeno / mint
Labne
strained yogurt / olive oil / fresh mint / zaatar
Moussaka
eggplant / tomato / garlic / onion / olive oil
Muhamara
walnuts / sundried peppers / pomegranate molasses
Olives Lebanese Mixed
Tabbouleh
parsley / mint / tomatoes / burghul / lemon vinaigrette
Warak Enab Bil Zeit
grape leaves / rice / tomato oil / parsley oil
Batata Harra
cilantro toum, Aleppo pepper
Brussels Sprouts
grapes / fig jam / walnuts / mint yogurt
Carrots
sumac vinaigrette, pistachio dukkha, sea salt
Dirty Rice
Duck Shawarma
Falafel
fried chickpea & fava bean croquettes
Fried Kibbeh
spiced beef / onion / pine nuts / yogurt
Grilled Akkawi
Grilled Seasonal Veg
Hindbeh
dandelion greens / pine nuts / caramelized onions
King Prawns
Kousa Mahshi
Mekanek
sauted lamb sausage / lemon / pine nuts
Octopus
fingerling potatoes / mekanek / zaatar salsa verde
Rice Lebanese
lebanese rice / toasted vermicelli / mixed nuts
Hot Mezza
Main Plates
Beef Kebab
grilled beef tenderloin / toum / seasonal grilled vegetables
Chicken Taouk
chicken breast / sumac
ilili Tasting
A selection of ilili's best dips, one entree, Lebanese Rice - Add Baklava for an extra $2.
Kafta
spiced ground beef & lamb / sumac toum / seasonal grilled vegetables
Lamb Stuffed Grape Leaves
lamb confit / rice / mint yogurt
Lamb Rack
Carob Jus, Roasted Veggies
Halibut
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves
roasted eggplants / rice / mint yogurt
Hearth Baked Loup de Mer
seasonal grilled vegetables / tarator sauce
Mixed Grill
chicken shish taouk / beef kebab / kafta / lamb chops /seasonal grilled vegetables / garlic whip trio
Whole Organic Chicken
seasonal grilled vegetables / house pickled kabis / sumac garlic whip
Signature Dishes
Add On Items
Extra Pita for Delivery
Fig Toum
Garlic Whip Aleppo
Garlic Whip Cilantro
Garlic Whip Plain
Garlic Whip Trio
Harissa
Jalapeno Raw
Tahini Side
Yogurt Cucumber Bowl
Yogurt Mint Side
ilili Candy Bar
caramel fondant / sesame crunch / chocolate ice cream (no ice cream for delivery or take out)
Mixed Baklava
home made the traditional way: pistachio / cashew
Dessert
Lunch Cold Mezza
Warm Freekeh
Sfehaa Danish
Manouche bi Jibneh
Lebanese flatbread / farmers cheese / tomato / fresh mint
Fatayer
Lunch Hot Mezza
Lunch Tartine
Lamb Shawarma
Lamb Burger
syrian air cured beef / kashkaval / arugula
