ilili NoMad
Lebanese restaurant · 236 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 4,254 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 46 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.5★
- Flagged
- 5%
- Coverage
- 24%
All reviews shown by Google
954 examined reviews
46 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,254 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that ilili provides an upscale, beautiful dining environment with flavorful, creative Lebanese dishes and friendly service. However, recurring criticisms mention that the space is frequently very noisy, prices are high for the portion sizes, and service can sometimes feel rushed.
+ Repeated strengths
Brussels Sprouts
Reviewers frequently praise the Brussels sprouts as a standout, delicious dish.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-12-20
The brussels sprouts and cauliflower dishes are great, as are the muhammara, hummus and bab ghanouj It's a good restaurant for team dinners or our of town family
5★ · 2026-07-15
Excellent food, beautiful venue & wonderful staff. Enjoyed every bite
4★ · 2025-12-19
Love this place so much but I don’t understand why there’s a brunch menu for a traditional Lebanese Sunday lunch. Please bring back the old menu
Hummus & Dips
Reviewers report that the hummus, mouhamara, and other dips are fresh, smooth, and full of flavor.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-12-20
The brussels sprouts and cauliflower dishes are great, as are the muhammara, hummus and bab ghanouj It's a good restaurant for team dinners or our of town family
4★ · 2025-09-07
Everything was good and the space was inviting. When you enter you get to hang in a lounge area which has a bar area. When your party arrives they will seat you in a huge dining space. Pricing was a bit high per person.
5★ · 2026-06-23
One of my favourite restaurants of the city. The food, service, everything is just 10 out of 10!
Atmosphere and Decor
Reviewers describe the interior space and ambiance as stunning, elegant, and warm.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-12-24
Wonderful dinner with same consistency we remember from 10 years ago. Our waitress was amazing along with the other staff. Highly recommend! Kid friendly too! Get the Harissa on the side..it's life changing!!
5★ · 2025-09-08
Lovely food
5★ · 2026-07-15
Excellent food, beautiful venue & wonderful staff. Enjoyed every bite
− Repeated complaints
High Noise Level
Reviewers report that the restaurant's acoustics make it very noisy and difficult to converse.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2024-01-13
The food is sooo nice but very noisy very very noisy they must put music or something to less this very high noisy from people talking
5★ · 2025-07-02
The Mouhalabiyeh dessert is delicate and floral. Despite having milk as a prominent ingredient it is light and heavenly perfumed with the orange flower syrup. The caramelized orange peel ribbons add fun to the experience and the pistachio...
5★ · 2025-09-16
We had a table for six outside for dinner. I think choosing outside (which I thought might be better from a noise level perspective) was a mistake as 5th Ave is pretty busy and so the street noise was significant... The food was very good....
High Prices and Small Portions
Reviewers report that the menu items are expensive relative to the portion sizes served.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2023-12-25
The atmosphere and service are very good; however the food is not authentic l, and comes in very small portions that are over priced even in nyc
4★ · 2026-02-06
Overall 4/5 Food 3.75/5 Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 2.5/5 Ilili, Lebanese sharing dishes in a fine dining lens I was really excited to try Ilili since my husband has been raving about it. There were definitely some hits, but also quite...
3★ · 2026-05-04
I ordered the mix grill platter for 2 for an outrageous price for the amount of food received: 2 pieces of lamb chops, 5 to 6 small pieces of chicken and beef each and I believe 3-4 lamb sausages. Total price was $82. And to top it off I re...
Rushed Service
Reviewers report feeling pressured by staff to finish meals quickly or clear plates prematurely.
1 supporting review
3★ · 2024-01-05
Food was delicious, but we felt extremely rushed. Reservation at 10pm and the staff wanted us out by 10:45. Lights came on, chairs were on tables, candles were removed from tables. Dishwasher was circling our table for empty dishes. While t...
Good for
- Sharing various mezze and small plates with groups
- Special occasions and date nights looking for an upscale atmosphere
- Trying creative twists on traditional Lebanese dishes
Avoid if
- You prefer a quiet environment where you can easily converse without shouting
- You are looking for strictly traditional, budget-friendly comfort food portions
- You are sensitive to being rushed during your dining experience
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Dec ’23 | 20 | 0 |
| Jan ’24 | 47 | 1 |
| Feb ’24 | 45 | 1 |
| Mar ’24 | 40 | 1 |
| Apr ’24 | 24 | 2 |
| May ’24 | 33 | 1 |
| Jun ’24 | 42 | 2 |
| Jul ’24 | 42 | 1 |
| Aug ’24 | 34 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 36 | 3 |
| Oct ’24 | 29 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 37 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 41 | 3 |
| Jan ’25 | 34 | 2 |
| Feb ’25 | 26 | 4 |
| Mar ’25 | 28 | 1 |
| Apr ’25 | 28 | 2 |
| May ’25 | 42 | 2 |
| Jun ’25 | 35 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 29 | 3 |
| Aug ’25 | 37 | 1 |
| Sep ’25 | 34 | 2 |
| Oct ’25 | 35 | 6 |
| Nov ’25 | 25 | 1 |
| Dec ’25 | 23 | 2 |
| Jan ’26 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 18 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 29 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 20 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 34 | 0 |
| Jun ’26 | 19 | 1 |
| Jul ’26 | 15 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 36 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 10 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 46 flagged reviews.
Murat NAYAL
46 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-03-22
Despite the reservation we made, we have been waited a lot. But everything else was perfect.
Matthew Gantz
1093 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-09-16
ilili Restaurant pleasantly surprised me. It was a very nice, upscale (but not stuffy) Lebanese restaurant with many great different foods to try. The shareables and appetizers were all great (various spreads with pitas, falafel, etc.), and the main dishes we pretty great too. There are some dishes...
Helena Faivre
70 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-12-09
My favorite lebanese restaurant! I loved theur Kibbeh Bi Laban and for dessert the Knafe Bil Jibneh!! I went there many times and it never disappoints
Yossi Shelef
124 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-01-29
Excellent fine dining Lebanese restaurant, that's both authentic and modern. They have very nice cocktails, beer, and wine selecting (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Good service and a pleasant vibe.
Frenchie's
551 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-05-31
Love their food. Its so good and fresh. Love the service too. Been here a few times and always a win!
Jennie Rivera
361 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-08-03
The latest reviews on Yelp reflected my experience exactly. This spot has me as a repeat customer. Their food keeps me coming back and their servers are reliably good. The employees provided service that ensures I'll dine here again. ilili Restaurant shows unwavering quality.
Olivia Celice
266 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-09-08
I should have shared these thoughts with others sooner. We're thrilled we came across this place! The meal was enjoyable yet not the best of its type we've tried. The team provided solid customer support. I'm impressed by this spot and you'll be equally impressed.
Stewart Manson
369 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-10-05
Every interaction added to our enjoyment of the meal. I'll go out of my way to eat at ilili NoMad again. The employees are notably kind. The restaurant delivered completely. This place has stunning visual elements.
Lloyd Holmes
240 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-10-13
The dishes here show mastery of fundamentals. Their menu items taste crisp and fresh. The good word-of-mouth brought me here expecting excellence. Every employee was remarkable and very flexible. I find this restaurant quite enjoyable.
Elsa Bennett
282 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-10-13
This restaurant will exceed what you expect. The employees showed genuine care. I was shocked by how much food they served. The place offers both a good spot and attentive staff. This place is pretty stellar!
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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