# ilili NoMad

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- Cuisine: Lebanese / Mediterranean
- Neighborhood: NoMad (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/flatiron)
- Space: Private Room, Private Events
- Capacity: Private dining rooms for groups; full venue buyout available; 236 5th Ave NoMad
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $40 to $100 per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (4,306 reviews)
- Address: 236 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Phone: (212) 683-2929
- Website: https://ililinyc.com
- Hours: Monday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Tuesday to Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

ilili NoMad transforms group celebrations into something magical with its sophisticated Lebanese hospitality and stunning private dining rooms that feel like an elegant extension of Beirut's vibrant culinary scene. Your guests will bond over shared mezze platters brimming with creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and perfectly charred kebabs, while the restaurant's warm lighting and contemporary Middle Eastern design create an intimate atmosphere that encourages lingering conversations. The team here understands that memorable group dinners happen when exceptional food meets thoughtful service, and they deliver both with the kind of effortless grace that makes everyone at your table feel genuinely welcomed.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the second floor private room or semi-private mirror room for birthdays, graduations and company parties, often on set menus.

- Reviewers describe a private second floor dining room that held 30 and more, plus a semi-private mirror room used for 15.
- A prix fixe menu is required for parties of 11 or more, with 2 entree selections across 4 courses.
- Private events are handled by an events manager; reviewers mention food and beverage minimums, contracts and custom logo menus.
- Drop-off and full-service catering is also available; one reviewer spent about $2,000 for finger food for 75 guests.

What works: Private events manager praised for planning company parties and graduations; Servers handle allergies and dietary restrictions across large tables; Mezze and mixed grill work well for sharing with a crowd; Large round tables available for parties of 9 to 12.

Watch out for: Main dining room is very loud; groups report shouting across tables; Event coordination complaints: missing logo, seating delays, thin prix fixe portions; Service can lag with large parties; drinks and water arrive unevenly.

Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does ilili NoMad have a private dining room?**

Yes. ilili NoMad offers a private dining room for groups in NoMad. Private dining rooms for groups; full venue buyout available; 236 5th Ave NoMad.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at ilili NoMad?**

Guests at ilili NoMad typically spend $40 to $100 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact ilili NoMad for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is ilili NoMad open?**

ilili NoMad is open Monday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Tuesday to Friday 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:00 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 3:15 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is ilili NoMad?**

ilili NoMad is a $$$ Lebanese / Mediterranean restaurant in NoMad, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 4,306 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Creative Lebanese sharing plates, entrees & cocktails served up in a trendy, modern space. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at ilili NoMad?**

Groups book the second floor private room or semi-private mirror room for birthdays, graduations and company parties, often on set menus. Reviewers describe a private second floor dining room that held 30 and more, plus a semi-private mirror room used for 15. A prix fixe menu is required for parties of 11 or more, with 2 entree selections across 4 courses. Private events are handled by an events manager; reviewers mention food and beverage minimums, contracts and custom logo menus. Drop-off and full-service catering is also available; one reviewer spent about $2,000 for finger food for 75 guests. Reviewers praise: private events manager praised for planning company parties and graduations; servers handle allergies and dietary restrictions across large tables; mezze and mixed grill work well for sharing with a crowd; large round tables available for parties of 9 to 12. Watch for: main dining room is very loud; groups report shouting across tables; event coordination complaints: missing logo, seating delays, thin prix fixe portions; service can lag with large parties; drinks and water arrive unevenly. Based on 70 Google reviews of ilili NoMad that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.
