ilili DC
Category: Mediterranean, Waterfront, Upscale
Neighborhood: The Wharf
Price:
Address: 100 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
✨ Vibe
ilili DC offers a breathtaking "enchanted courtyard" experience, blending lush citrus trees, hanging greenery, and a trickling stone fountain within a sun-drenched glass space that transports guests to the heart of old Beirut.🍸 Best For
Romantic dates, milestone celebrations, sophisticated group brunches, pre-show dinners near The Anthem, and upscale waterfront dining.🔥 Highlights
- Recently recognized as one of the city's best destinations for special occasions, the interior features stunning artisanal details like white dove sculptures and hanging steel bird cages.
- The refined Lebanese menu excels in flavor and presentation, featuring must-try signature dishes such as Brussels sprouts with fig jam, duck shawarma, and the decadent "candy bar" dessert.
- An inventive cocktail program highlights unique Arak-based creations and a curated selection of premium wines sourced directly from Lebanon’s renowned Bekaa Valley.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are highly encouraged for this high-demand Wharf hotspot, which is conveniently located directly above the District Square underground parking.
- The venue offers versatile private event spaces and full-service catering for everything from intimate dinners to large-scale corporate gatherings.
🔄 Weekly Events
🥂 1001 Nights Brunch
Experience a vibrant Lebanese brunch featuring a $39 prix-fixe menu option or a-la-carte dishes like Shakshuka, Grandma Marie's Lebanese Toast, and signature brunch cocktails.
🍽️ Lunch Prix-Fixe
A curated Lebanese lunch experience featuring select Mezza and entrees for $35 per person.
Lunch Prix-Fixe at The Wharf 🥙
A special Lebanese lunch prix-fixe menu available for $35 per person.
🇱🇧 Lebanese Journey Tasting Menu
A nightly signature tasting menu exploring the culinary traditions of Lebanon and the Middle East.
NoMad NYC Lunch 🏙️
Midday dining featuring Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary traditions in the Flatiron District.
🍴 Lunch Prix-Fixe Special (DC)
A curated Lebanese lunch experience for $35 per person.
📰 In the News
Ilili chef and owner Philippe Massoud uses his family’s restaurant bac
ilili DC owner and chef Philippe Massoud utilizes his Lebanese heritage and family recipes to elevate Middle Eastern cuisine at his Wharf-based location. The restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience and boasts one of the largest selections of Lebanese wines in the United States.
Ilili, replacing Mike Isabella's former Wharf restaurant, sets opening date
ilili DC opened its doors on October 7, 2021, in a prominent stand-alone building at The Wharf. The New York-based restaurant brings its signature Lebanese cuisine to the waterfront development, occupying the space formerly held by Mike Isabella’s Rephalle.
Recent Reviews from Google
Ilili never disappoints. We started with the classic hummus and added pine nuts, creamy, nutty, and the perfect upgrade. The duck shawarma was tender and full of flavor, and our main entrée, the lamb...
The food was amazing!! From the flavors to the presentations, everything was great! Service was excellent and top notch! Our waitress Bogdana was very sweet and knowledgeable about all of the menu...
I had a nostalgic ♥️moment as I dine in this place today! Memory of the past came to me because, there were flavors and tastes that I remembered and longed for, for years! My stepmother was an...
Went here for an early dinner before a show at the Anthem and it was so lovely! The ambiance is really wonderful and just a nice place to sit and enjoy. The food was delicious and we picked a healthy...
You pay a steep price for the Wharf location. Service was great, but the pretty food was pretty disappointing in terms of taste. Even for free, I would choose Roti, CAVA, or mezeh over Ilili for...
