PRIVATE EVENTS
236 5th Avenue New York, NY 10001 (between 27th and 28th)
(212) 683-2929
Marie Fetzer Private Events Manager mfetzer@ililinyc.com direct tel. (212) 481-1840
ilili specializes in private parties, corporate events, weddings, and other celebrations for groups from 12 to 300. Ilili offers three unique spaces to create an unforgettable event. For groups of 12 to 24, pre-set menus are required and designed for all guests to share. For groups larger than 25, a room buyout is required. We hope to host your next event at ilili. Below are the event space options offered by our restaurant: The Mirrored Room: This room is adjacent to our Main Dining Room / 500 sq ft—main floor 40 guests for seated dinner / 50 guests cocktail reception The Bar Room / 500 sq ft—second floor 44 guests for seated dinner or we can configure to one large Chef’s Table for 22 guests 60 guests cocktail reception The Tented Room / 400 sq ft—second floor 18 guests for seated dinner or we can configure one large Chef’s Table for 10 guests 30 guests cocktail reception Second Floor Buyout: The Bar Room & Tented Room The two rooms can be used together to create a flowing & transitional space for either a standing cocktail reception at a capacity of 100 and/or for a seated dinner for 45 guests maximum while the guests use the Tented Room as a cocktail reception/gathering area. Full Restaurant Buyout Access to the entire restaurant including all rooms mentioned above. If you’d like more information about how we can help plan your next event please contact Marie Fetzer at 212-481-1840 or MFetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili $43 brunch menu the following shared brunch menu is $43.00 per guest not including beverages, tax, or gratuity.
STARTERS
(select one to be shared by the group)
Pastry Basket assorted fresh baked pastries and breads. Manouche bi Zaatar cucumber / mint / labne / olive / tomato
MAINS
(select three to be shared by the group)
Fresh Fruit Atayef lebanese pancake / seasonal fruit / ashta / toasted almond orange blossom simple syrup Awarma Eggs in Cocotte lamb confit / three eggs sunny side up Chakchouka Eggs in Cocotte spicy tomato sauce / three eggs sunny side up Kafta spiced ground beef & lamb / tomato / mint / sumac onion
Mekanek Egg Manouche three eggs sunny side up / whole wheat pita lamb sausage sautĂŠed w/ olive oil / lemon Kashkaval Eggs in Cocotte sheeps milk cheese / truffle / three eggs sunny side up Semolina Gnocchi yogurt / pine nut / orange zest Chicken Shish Taouk marinated chicken breast / garlic whip / sumac onion
SIDES
(select three to be shared by the group) Hommus chickpea puree / lebanese tahini / lemon / olive oil Fattoush garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette Baba Ghannouj eggplant / tahini / olive oil Batata Harra cubed potato / kouzbara butter / aleppo pepper Grilled Beets aleppo honey butter
DESSERT Sampler ilili candy bar / pistachio financier / sorbet
236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili $43 lunch menu the following shared lunch menu is $43.00 per guest not including beverages, tax, or gratuity.
MEZZA
(you receive all mezza listed below to be shared by the group) Hommus chickpea puree / lebanese tahini / lemon / olive oil Labne strained yogurt / olive oil / fresh mint / zaatar Mouhamara walnut / sundried pepper / pomegranate molasses Warak Enab Bil Zeit grape leaves / rice / tomato / tomato oil / parsley oil
MAINS
(select three to be shared by the group) Grilled Chicken Salad romaine salad/ lemon garlic/ pistachio dust / toasted pita Grilled Shrimp Salad romaine salad / lemon vinaigrette / date / avocado / dried cherry / citrus Falafel Wrap parsley / tomato / mint / tahini / lebanese pickles Kafta spiced ground beef & lamb / tomato / mint / sumac onion Grilled Chicken Breast Wrap garlic whip / lettuce / kabis Braised Lamb Sandwich fried eggplant / piquillo peppers / labne / mint Chicken Shish Taouk Kebab marinated chicken breast / garlic whip / sumac onion
SIDES
(select one to be shared by the group) Phoenician Fries / garlic whip side Dandelion Greens / caramelized onion Lebanese Rice / toasted vermicelli / mixed nuts Batata Harra / cubed potato / kouzbara butter / aleppo pepper
DESSERT Sampler ilili candy bar / pistachio financier / sorbet 236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili $48 lunch menu the following shared lunch menu is $48.00 per guest not including beverages, tax, or gratuity.
COLD MEZZA Hommus chickpea purĂŠe / tahini / lemon / olive oil Baba Ghannouj eggplant / tahini / olive oil Fattoush lebanese garden salad / toasted bread / sumac lemon vinaigrette
HOT MEZZA Warm Eggplant tomato / tamarind molasses / scallion Brussels Sprouts grape / fig jam / walnut / mint yogurt Falafel fried chickpea & fava bean dumpling
MAINS
(select three to be shared by the group)
Chicken Shish Taouk marinated chicken breast / garlic whip / sumac onion Beef Kebab garlic whip / sumac onion Kafta spiced ground beef & lamb / tomato / mint / sumac onion Market Fish Harra a la plancha / tahini pepper sauce Acquerello Risotto seasonal vegetables / parmesan cheese
SIDES
(select one to be shared by the group) Phoenician Fries / garlic whip side Dandelion Greens / caramelized onion Lebanese Rice / toasted vermicelli / mixed nuts Batata Harra / cubed potato / kouzbara butter / aleppo pepper
DESSERT Sampler ilili candy bar / pistachio financier / sorbet
236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili $68 dinner menu the following shared dinner menu is $68.00 per guest not including beverages, tax, or gratuity.
MEZZA
(you will receive all of the mezza listed below to be shared by the group)
FIRST Hommus chickpea purĂŠe / tahini / lemon / olive oil Baba Ghannouj eggplant / tahini / olive oil
Falafel fried chickpea & fava bean dumpling Rkaykat Bil Jibneh kashkaval / feta / fresh mint
Moujadara Mekanek green lentil puree / crispy red onion sauteed lamb sausage / lemon / pine nut Warak Enab Bil Zeit grape leaves / rice / tomato / tomato oil / parsley oil
SECOND Chankleesh feta cheese / onions / tomato / zaatar
Warm Eggplant tomato / tamarind molasses / scallion
Fattoush Brussels Sprouts lebanese garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette grape / fig jam / walnut / mint yogurt Black Iron Shrimp jalapeno / garlic / cilantro
MAINS
(select two to be shared by the group)
Mixed Grill chicken & beef kebab Semolina Gnocchi yogurt / pine nut / orange zest Market Fish Harra a la plancha / tahini pepper sauce Lamb Makloubeh pulled lamb / eggplant / lebanese brown rice / cucumber yogurt
SIDES
(select two to be shared by the group)
Phoenician Fries / garlic whip side Dandelion Greens / caramelized onion Lebanese Rice / toasted vermicelli / mixed nuts Batata Harra / cubed potato / kouzbara butter / aleppo pepper
DESSERT Essmalieh napoleon of kataifi / ashta / lebanese simple syrup 236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili $85 dinner menu the following shared dinner menu is $85.00 per guest not including beverages, tax, or gratuity.
MEZZA
(you will receive all of the mezza listed below to be shared by the group)
FIRST Hommus chickpea purĂŠe / tahini / lemon / olive oil Baba Ghannouj eggplant / tahini / olive oil Fattoush lebanese garden salad / toasted pita / sumac lemon vinaigrette
Falafel fried chickpea & fava bean dumpling Warak Enab Bil Zeit grape leaves / rice / tomato / tomato oil / parsley oil Rkaykat Bil Jibneh kashkaval / feta / fresh mint
SECOND Warm Eggplant tomato / tamarind molasses / scallion Brussels Sprouts grape / fig jam / walnut / mint yogurt Mekanek sauteed lamb sausage / lemon / pine nut
Kibbeh Naye Beirutieh steak tartar / burghul / onion / mint Lebanese Thyme Salad herbs / arugula / parsley / onion / lemon / green olive Black Iron Shrimp jalapeno / garlic / cilantro
MAINS
(select two to be shared by the group)
Mixed Grill chicken & beef kebab Semolina Gnocchi yogurt / pine nut / orange zest Lamb Chops seared w/ zaatar salsa verde / herb roasted tomatoes Citrus Trout citrus cell / orange tahini / arugula / smoked almond
SIDES
(select two to be shared by the group)
Phoenician Fries / garlic whip side Dandelion Greens / caramelized onion Lebanese Rice / toasted vermicelli / mixed nuts Batata Harra / cubed potato / kouzbara butter / aleppo pepper
DESSERT
(select one to be shared by the group)
Sampler ilili candy bar / pistachio financier / sorbet Knafe bil Jibneh upside down sweet cheese tart / sesame pita pillow / lebanese simple syrup 236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili $40 children’s menu the following individual children’s menu is $40 per child (12 years or younger) not including beverages, tax, or gratuity.
MEZZA FIRST Mini Hommus chickpea purée / tahini / lemon / olive oil Mini Moujadara green lentil puree / crispy red onion
SECOND Falafel fried chickpea & fava bean dumpling Rkaykat Bil Jibneh kashkaval / feta / fresh mint Mini Kebab Kerez lamb & beef / cherry sauce / kataifi / scallions
MAINS Mini Chicken Taouk chicken kebab Mini Beef Shawarma beef & lamb / tomato / tahini Kafta Meatballs ground beef & lamb / ratatouille
SIDE Phoenician Fries
DESSERT ilili Candy Bar ganache / fig caramel / dulche de leche ice cream / sponge candy / salted pistachio
236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili open bar packages Super Premium – Top Shelf $85.00 per person – first 3 hours $20.00 per person – every hour thereafter Sparkling: Laurent-Perrier Brut L-P, Champagne White Wine: (select one) Paumanok Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Long Island, NY / IXSIR Altitudes White 2011, Lebanon Red Wine: (select one) Massaya Silver Selection 2009, Lebanon / E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2009, France Beer: Alhambra Negra, Spain / Heinekin / Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, CA Liquor: Grey Goose / Hendricks / Mount Gay / Patron / Johnnie Walker / Macallan 12 yr. All ilili Specialty Cocktails
Premium – Name Brand $70.00 per person – first 3 hours $15.00 per person – every hour thereafter White Wine: (select one) Paumanok Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Long Island, NY / IXSIR Altitudes White 2011, Lebanon Red Wine: (select one) Massaya Silver Selection 2009, Lebanon / E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2009, France Beer: Alhambra Negra, Spain / Heinekin / Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, CA Liquor: Stoli / Tanqueray / Bacardi / J & B / Sauza / Jack Daniels One ilili Specialty Cocktail
Standard – House Liquor $60.00 per person – first 3 hours $10.00 per person – every hour thereafter White Wine: (select one) Ca' Donini Pinot Grigio 2011, Italy / IXSIR Altitudes White 2011, Lebanon Red Wine: (select one) Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa / Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches 2009, Lebanon Beer: Alhambra Negra, Spain / Heinekin / Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, CA Liquor: Well Brands
Beer, Wine, & Soda $45.00 per person – first 3 hours $8.00 per person – every hour thereafter White Wine: (select one) Ca' Donini Pinot Grigio 2011, Italy / Chateau Massaya Blanc 2011, Lebanon Red Wine: (select one) Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa / Chateau Kefraya Les Breteches 2009, Lebanon Beer: Alhambra Negra, Spain / Heinekin / Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, C
236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com
ilili hors d'oeuvres Pre-Dinner Hors D'Oeuvres
Each hors d'oeuvre represents a distinct journey in flavor, designed as an ideal beginning to the meal. (select two to be shared by the group : priced according to selections)
-Kibbeh Naya on Arak Chip-Mouhamara Grouper Spoon-Tomato Preserve w/ Kashkaval Chip-Beef and Pinenut Sambusik-Celery Root Soup w/ Cumin Grapefruit Cells-Spinach Fatayer-Shish Barak Dumpling w/ Garlic Labne & Aleppo Pepper-Eggplant Pomegranate Jam on Walnut Cracker-Atayef & Salmon Labne-Cucumber Soup w/ Tomato and Black Olive-Poached Bay Scallop and Mint-Lemon Ceviche-Trout Tartine w/ Almond Arugula PestoHors D'Oeuvres Dinner
Each 90-minute hors d'oeuvres dinner represents the chef's journey into traditional & modern Lebanese cuisine. -Kibbeh Naya-
-Eggplant Pomegranate Jam-
-Spinach Fatayer-
-Tomato Preserve-
steak tartar / burghul / arak chip pine nuts / sumac
-Mouhamara Grouper-
walnut cracker kashkaval chip
-Salt & Pepper Shrimp-
cilantro / walnut crumb
garlic date molasses / aleppo pepper / pistachio dust
-Shish Barak-
-Foie Gras Torchon-
-Mini Lamb Makloubeh-
-Poached Lobster-
-Sweet: Ashta Atayef-
date molasses / pine nut
-Sweet: Karabij-
carrot puree / black pepper cracker
dumpling / garlic labne / aleppo pepper eggplant / cucumber / yogurt
pomegranate jelly fava bean mousse
-Lamb Wrapped Kale-
sweet clotted cream / lebanese simple syrup
-Rabbit Loin-
pistachio cookie / lebanese marshmallow Sweet: Date Shortbread
orange zest
Sweet: Chocolate Truffles
pistachio dust
$58 per person / 90 minutes
$68 per person / 90 minutes
236 5th Avenue (between 27th and 28th), New York, NY 10001 Private Events: Marie Fetzer T (212) 481-1840 Email mfetzer@ililinyc.com